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Registration Open for Boys & Girls Club Mugar Memorial Golf Tournament, Sponsorships Available

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The Watertown Boys & Girls Club will hold the 2026 Stephen P. Mugar Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, Aug. 3. Registration is open for golfers and the club seeks sponsorships in an effort to raise up to $80,000 in matching funds. See more details in the information from the Club, below. Since its inaugural tournament in 1978, the Watertown Boys & Girls Club annual golf tournament has been the cornerstone of the Club’s fundraising calendar.

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Teen Film Workshop to be Hosted by Watertown Cable, Boys & Girls Club in April

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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Cable Access TV:

We are excited to announce that WCA-TV has partnered up with Watertown Boys & Girls to run a Teen Film Workshop during April vacation! 

This 4-day workshop will take place from April 21st to April 24th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. High School students between the ages of 14 and 18 can take this workshop to learn the basics of Video Production, such as camera operation, scriptwriting and editing. By the end of the workshop, students will have produced their own production of their choosing. We have a maximum for 10 students for this workshop. 

The workshop will be held in the lower-level of the Watertown Boys & Girls Club at 25 Whites Ave. The cost to sign up is $50. To sign up, visit watertownbgc.org.

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Registration Open for Boys & Girls Club’s 2026 Club Adventure Summer Camp —11 Weeks of Action-Packed Fun

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Boys & Girls Club:

Watertown Boys & Girls Club is delighted to announce that registration is now open for its 2026 Club Adventure Summer Camp, a full-day summer camp program providing fun, safe, and enriching programming for youth ages 7–12 years. This year’s summer camp program is slated to open on June 22 and will run for 11 weeks total, including the final week of summer vacation from Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2026, just ahead of the Labor Day holiday. 2026 Club Adventure Summer Camphttps://watertownbgc.org/wbgc-programs/summer/

Club Adventure Summer Camp provides a fun, supportive environment where children build confidence, make lasting friendships, explore new activities, and enjoy memorable experiences under the guidance of trained and caring staff.

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Items Being Dumped at Watertown Boy & Girls Club Costing Hundreds to Remove

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Items recently dumped in the parking lot of the Watertown Boys & Girls Cluh. Recently, the Watertown Boys & Girls Club has been receiving some unwanted drop-offs in the form of furniture, mattresses, and other items being left in or around the club’s dumpster. The club serves about 150 school-age children each day in its afterschool and aquatics programs. Usually, the items are dropped off at night, and they are costing the Club money, said Executive Director Gary Beatty. “I can’t say for certain if it’s people being vindictive, or if it’s like simply miseducation,” Beatty said. “I get the sense that some people see a dumpster in our parking lot, and assume that it’s just a place that’s available for the public to come and dump their unwanted belongings.”

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Sold Out Donohue’s Turkey Trot Draws More Than 1,500 Runners & Walkers

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More than 1,500 people took part in the 20th Donohue’s Turkey Trot. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The 20th edition of the Donohue’s Turkey Trot drew the biggest crowd in the history of the Thanksgiving morning 5K run and walk. More than 1,500 people joined in the event, which raises money for the Watertown Boys & Girls Club. The Turkey Trot has become a Thanksgiving tradition in Watertown. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Competitors came from as far as New Zealand and England to take part in the Turkey Trot, said JD Donohue, owner of Donohue’s.

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Watertown Boys & Girls Club Running December Vacation Program

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December vacation 2025 is longer that most years, and the Watertown Boys & Girls Club will be offering limited daily programs during the school break. See more information provided by the WBGC, below. WBGC is offering a December vacation program that will run across four days on December 22/23/29/30 for kids ages 7-12 during the break to help families keep their kids busy and active during the break. Registration for our program is now open and we’re offering a $10/day discount on the daily fee for all registrations by Nov. 1, 2025.

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Registration Open for Watertown Boys & Girls Club Biddy Basketball

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Boys & Girls Club:

WBGC Biddy Basketball is an 8-week instructional program designed to introduce young players to the fundamental techniques, skills and rules of basketball in a fun, team environment. The focus of this program is on technical development and building confidence with the ball. This co-ed program is open to Boys and Girls in Grades 2 & 3 only. All registered players will be assigned to a team that will be coached by a parent/guardian volunteer, with all midweek practices and Saturday AM games taking place in the Watertown Boys & Girls Club gymnasium. GIRLS DIVISION! 

Following the success of its introduction in 2025, Biddy Basketball will once again offer a girls-only division in 2026!

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Tickets Available for 2025 Mugar Golf Tournament Benefiting the Watertown Boys & Girls Club

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The 48th Annual Stephen P. Mugar Memorial Golf Tournament, benefiting the Watertown Boys & Girls Club will take place on Monday, Aug. 11, and tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available. See more details from the Watertown Boys & Girls Club below. WHEN: Monday, Aug 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM

WHERE: Oakley Country Club, 410 Belmont Street, Watertown, MA

There are many ways to support the 48th Annual Stephen P. Mugar Memorial Golf Tournament in 2025 as a participant or sponsor. Securing a sponsorship and/or participating in our Tournament makes a direct impact in the communities we serve.