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Dedication of New Mural Featuring MLK’s Nonviolent Teachings Coming Soon

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This week, a mural focusing on the nonviolence teachings of Martin Luther King will be dedicated. The ceremony outside the Watertown Boys & Girls Club will be attended by a friend of MLK and Civil Rights leader, who teaches nonviolent conflict resolution. The effort to spread Martin Luther King Jr.’s commitment to nonviolent conflict resolution started in Watertown several years ago. In 2016, the Watertown Public Schools trained students and teachers in the Kingian philosophy and welcomed Dr. Bernard Lafayette, a friend of MLK who helped him in his Civil Rights efforts. Lafayette will return to town on Thursday, June 7, 2018, for the dedication of the mural next to the basketball courts outside the Watertown Boys & Girls Club.

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Local Youth Invited to Compete in MLB Pitch Hit & Run Competition at Boys & Girls Club

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Watertown Boys and Girls Club will host a free Scotts Major League Baseball Pitch Hit & Run Competition for area youth. The event will be on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 1:15 p.m. at Saltonstall Park (Located Behind Watertown Boys & Girls Club)

Organizers sent out the following information:

Pitch Hit & Run is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball. This grassroots program is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity
to compete, free of charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence
in core baseball/softball skills. Boys and girls are divided into four age divisions: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, and have
the chance to advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championships at Major League ballparks and the National Finals during the 2018
MLB All-Star Week. The individual Pitching, Hitting and Running Champions, along with the All-
Around Champion in each division age group at the Local Competition will be
awarded and advance to the Sectional Level of Competition.

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Tickets Available for Watertown Boys & Girls Club Annual Auction

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Watertown Boys & Girls Club will host their Annual Spring Auction this year on Thursday, April 26 at 6:00 p.m. This yearly event raises crucial funds for the organization, including over $10,000 for summer camp scholarships. The event will be held at the Oakley Country Club and will include a silent and live auction, hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and a performance by Club members! Tickets can be purchased online at http://events.eventzilla.net/e/2018-annual-spring-auction-2138943105. Those interested in donating an auction item or sponsoring the event are encouraged to reach out to the Club’s Director of Marketing and Special Events, Kristina Norris at knorris@watertownbgc.org.

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Watertown Boys & Girls Club Running Lifeguard Certification Class

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Watertown Boys & Girls Club will host a lifeguard certification class Tuesday, April 17 to Friday, April 20, 2018. Lifeguards that need a re-certification only need to attend Friday’s session. The class will run from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and is open to anyone who meets the following criteria:
• 15 years old on the first day of class (4/17/18)
• Can swim 300 yards continuously
• Can tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs
• Can complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds, (swim 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 – 10 feet and retrieve a 10-pound object, return to surface and swim 20 yards on back to return to starting point, exit water without ladder or steps)
Full certification cost: $275.00 for Club members, $325.00 for non-members
Re-certification cost: $75.00

To register or for additional information, please contact Aquatics Director, Gydian McCready at 617-926-0968 or gmccready@watertownbgc.org. You can also register online by visiting online.traxsolutions/com/watertown/main#.

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Registration Open for Watertown Boys & Girls Club Summer Programs

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Registration is now open for Watertown Boys & Girls Club’s summer programs! Watertown Boys & Girls Club offers three different summer camp options. Summer Adventure: Camp Hale is a camp program for children ages 7-12 (those older than age 12 should ask about the Junior Camp Leader program). The program offers youth a safe environment to build new skills, learn self-reliance, and become more confident all while having fun and being active in the great outdoors! Daily activities include fishing, hiking, boating, archery, and more.  Summer Adventure is held at Hale Reservation in Westwood, MA.

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Tickets Available for Watertown Boys & Girls Club’s Auction, Sponsors Sought

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Watertown Boys & Girls Club will host their Annual Spring Auction this year on Thursday, April 26 at 6:00 p.m. This yearly event raises crucial funds for the organization, including over $10,000 for summer camp scholarships. The event will be held at the Oakley Country Club and will include a silent and live auction, hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and a performance by Club members! Tickets can be purchased online at http://events.eventzilla.net/e/2018-annual-spring-auction-2138943105. Those interested in donating an auction item or sponsoring the event are encouraged to reach out to the Club’s Director of Marketing and Special Events, Kristina Norris at knorris@watertownbgc.org.

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Unions Donate All Labor, Equipment for Security System in Watertown Boys & Girls Club Renovation

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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 103 (IBEW 103) and their partners at the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) are proud to announce that they will donate all equipment and labor for security system upgrades during the Watertown Boys & Girls Club’s upcoming renovation project. The donations from IBEW 103 and NECA follows through on their ongoing commitment to support programs helping young people in local communities. Lou Antonellis, Business Manager of IBEW 103 said, “We are proud to support the Watertown Boys & Girls Club in their upcoming renovations by donating and installing these much needed security equipment upgrades. Many Watertown families rely on the Boys and & Girls Club and the quality services and program they offer. We are happy to do our part to modernize the facility and to help keep Watertown kids safe.”
“The Boys & Girls Club has always been a safe place for kids to come to learn and grow,” Said Renée Gaudette, Executive Director of the Watertown Boys & Girls Club.

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MLK Day Speaker Stresses Friendship, Unity Award Goes to Boys and Girls Club Head

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For the 18th year in a row Watertown celebrated the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., and his legacy during the Unity Breakfast. During the event the keynote speaker talked about his work to make the conversation about race in America a positive and productive one through friendship and love, and the head of the Watertown Boys & Girls Club received the Unity Award. The morning also featured moving readings from the winner of the Watertown Middle School and High School MLK Essay Contest, and performances from singers and rappers. The event took place at the Hellenic Cultural Center on Monday and was sponsored by The World in Watertown. William “Smitty” Smith has some credentials in working to improve race relations in the United States.