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Friday, May 24, 2013

What's Happening

5 Things: Maritime Music, Read with a Dog and More

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  1. The Canadian-American Club is hosting Friday Maritime music night tonight. 2. Young readers who need a boost can sign up to work with a certified reading dog today at the Watertown Library. 3. Take a close look at the plants and bushes at the Mount Auburn Cemetery this morning with the Early Risers Horticulture Club. 4. Blue Spruce Theatre presents "Faerie Tales" tonight at the Arsenal Center for the Arts - one of only five shows!  5. The Senior Center will host a game of bingo today.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

What's Happening

5 Things: New Show at the Arsenal, Free Movie and More

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  1. Blue Spruce Theatre presents "Faerie Tales" starting tonight at the Arsenal Center for the Arts - one of only five shows!  2. See a free showing of the movie "Gen Silent," an award winning documentary that follows six LGBT seniors who face aging. 3. Blood pressure screening at the Senior Center today.  4. Looking to kick up your heels? First Parish of Watertown is hosting International Folk Dancing. 5. Church of the Good Shepherd hosts Hidden Brook Contemplative Prayer Service tonight. Find out more here. 

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

What's Happening

5 Things: College Admissions Help Session, Author Talk and More

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  1. Watertown High School hosts a College Admissions Help Session tonight for high school and middle school students. 2.  Author Matt Salasses will discuss his work tonight at the Arsenal Center for the Arts.  3. The Mount Auburn Cemetery recognizes Memorial Day with a service of words and music at the Bigelow Chapel Lawn. 4. WHS's boys lacrosse and girls tennis are in action today. 5. Perkins School for the Blind hosts an open house today for those interested in working at the school.  

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

What's Happening

5 Things: Fire Department Budget, Choral Concert and More

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  1. The Town Council continues its discussion of the Fiscal Year 2014 budget, including the Fire Department's budget. 2. Catch the Greater Boston Intergenerational Chorus concert tonight in Watertown. 3. Watertown High School's girls tennis and softball teams host home games today.  4. The town's recycling program and the possibility of purchasing additional toters will be discussed by the Public Works subcommittee.  5. Boston Ski and Sports Club offers a variety of sports in Watertown, including coed softball and field hockey.

Monday, May 20, 2013

What's Happening

5 Things: Help Shape the Future of Watertown, Vocal Jazz and More

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  1. The second public meeting in the Comprehensive Plan process will be held tonight at Watertown Middle School. 2. Catch the jazz of Diane Richardson and Friends tonight at the Arsenal Center for the Arts.  3. Meet State Rep. Jonathan Hecht today and bring your questions and comments. 4. The School Committee's budget subcommittee will go over next year's budget. 5. Children ages 3 to 5 can learn sign language at the Watertown Library. See how to register here. 

Saturday, May 18, 2013

What's Happening

5 Things: Recycling Event, Watertown Strong Concert for Families and More

Find out what's happening this weekend in Watertown on Patch.

  1. Bring your styrofoam, household appliances and plastics to the Waterown Recycling Event on Saturday.  2. Catch the Watertown Strong Concert for Families on Sunday afternoon, featuring Ben Rudnick and Friends. 3. Come cheer on blind and visually impaired athletes at the track and field regional hosted by Perkins School for the Blind on Saturday. 4. Catch the music of Rose and the Nightingale live on Saturday. The New York-based group fuses jazz, folk, world and chamber music.  5. The Town Council will hold its second budget hearing Saturday morning.  

Friday, May 17, 2013

What's Happening

5 Things: Watertown Children's Theatre, Preschool Dance Party and More

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  1. Watertown Children's Theatre presents "Sideways Stories from Wayside School," today at the Arsenal Center for the Arts. 2. Preschoolers can boogie at the Watertown Library today at a Dance Party for 3 to 5 year olds. 3. A new urgent care medical clinic, Doctors Express, opens in Watertown today. 4. The Canadian-American Club is hosting Friday Maritime music night tonight. 5. The Senior Center will host a game of bingo today.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

What's Happening

5 Things: Meal Makeovers, Growing an Herb Garden and More

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  1. Author Liz Weiss will talk about "Meal Makeovers for Busy Families" tonight at the Watertown Library. 2. Home Depot presents Ladies Night. This week the workshop is on growing an herb garden. 3. Catch the Watertown High School boys lacrosse team and boys tennis teams today. 4. Test your knowledge at the Halfway Cafe's Stump Trivia night. 5. Podiatrist Dr. David Alper provides professional toenail clipping at a reduced fee for Watertown seniors at the Senior Center this morning. Appointments are made in order of sign-in.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

What's Happening

5 Things: How to Stay Watertown Strong, School Summer Program and More

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  1. Warren Tolman Hosts a Community Conversation on How to Stay Watertown Strong. 2. Sign up now for the Watertown Public Schools summer program. Find out more here. 3. Porcini's hosts a dinner and fundraiser for the Watertown Police Foundation tonight. 4. Check out all the Watertown High School teams playing today.  5. The Senior Center book club meets today. Find out details by clicking here.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

What's Happening

5 Things: Council Talks Budget, Make Way for Ducking Walk and More

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  1. The Town Council meets tonight, and will also have their first budget hearing. 2. Head to the river for a "Make Way for Duckings" walk put on by the Watertown Family Network. 3. Find out about free fitness classes for seniors run by Tufts Health Plan. 4. Catch the Watertown High School baseball or boys lacrosse teams today.  5. Stellina Restaurant hosts local jazz musicians tonight. There is no cover charge, and no reservations are needed.

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