Entertainment

Watertown Fourth Grader Performing in Boston Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”

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Simone Zupka

A young dancer from Watertown is taking the stage with the Boston Ballet in this year’s production of the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker.” See more details in the announcement from the Boston Ballet, below. Simone Zupka, of Watertown, is performing in Boston Ballet’s production of Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker in the role of Reindeer. Zupka has been a student at Boston Ballet School for 4 years. The Nutcracker runs Nov.

Entertainment

COMIC: Guess What is Small Saves’ Favorite TV Show

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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”

Obituaries

OBIT: John Strayhorn, 65, Former Raytheon Employee, WHS Hall of Fame Member

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John Strayhorn

A funeral service for John E. Strayhorn of Watertown will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 4:30 PM at the MacDonald Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home, 270 Main Street, Watertown. John passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2025, at the age of 65. He was the beloved son of the late Milton E. and Lorna M. (Smith) Strayhorn. A lifelong resident of Watertown, John graduated from Watertown High School, where he excelled both academically and athletically. He was especially proud of his achievements on the football field and was honored as a member of the Watertown Football Hall of Fame.

Entertainment

A Day of Christmas Fun is Planned at Grace Chapel’s Jingle Jam

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Grace Chapel Watertown will host Jingle Jam on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 2-4 p.m. See details from Grace Chapel, below. Save the Date for this years’ Jingle Jam: A Day of Fun Christmas Activities for the Whole Family!Looking for an exciting, FREE fun-filled evening the whole family will love?Take a break from the hustle and bustle — the baking, the shopping, the never-ending wrapping — and join us for a magical Christmas experience you won’t forget! 

A joyful, interactive family experience including a Live Nativity. Raffle prizes for ALL ages, including a Family Raffle Basket! A perfect opportunity to invite friends and neighbors to prepare their hearts and meet Jesus.

Entertainment

Musical Ensemble to Play 2nd Annual Light of Palestinian Concert in Watertown

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The following announcement was provided by Light of Palestine:

On Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m., a star-studded ensemble will perform in Watertown’s second annual Light of Palestine concert. Proceeds will support Anera, a U.S.-based nonprofit with no political or religious affiliations. Anera provides humanitarian aid to families in Gaza. Grammy-nominated Palestinian percussionist Tareq Rantisi is serving as artistic director. Originally from Jerusalem, Rantisi has assembled a world-class ensemble:

• 20-year-old star Layan Hawila, oud (lute) and vocals.

Around Town

WBC & Rotary Club Hosting Holiday Mixer & Toy Drive for Whooley Foundation

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The Rotary Club and the Watertown Business Coalition will host the fourth annual Holiday Mixer and Toy Drive on Dec. 9. See details provided by the WBC, below. The Watertown Business Coalition is excited to continue our holiday tradition with our 4th Annual Holiday Mixer & Toy Drive in partnership with the Watertown Rotary Club at the Mosesian Center for the Arts on Tuesday, Dec. 9th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to support the Whooley Foundation!

Entertainment

Opening Reception, Awards Ceremony for New England Watercolor Society Show at Mosesian Center for the Arts

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Watertown’s Mosesian Center for the Arts is hosting the New England Watercolor Society 2025 Regional Juried Show, and the opening reception and awards ceremony will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. See more details in the announcement from the MCA, below. The New England Watercolor Society is pleased to announce the 2025 New England Regional Show at the Mosesian Center in Watertown. Eighty-nine meticulously selected watercolor artists from across the region will showcase the diversity and range of this most demanding medium.

Letters

OP-ED: Trip to Seaport Shows Big Holes in MBTA Service

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An MBTA Bus at the Watertown Yard. By Mark Pickering

MBTA service in Watertown has been in decline for years – even as neighboring communities have seen theirs maintained or even improved. Watertown has the worst MBTA service of any community bordering it and all of Boston’s neighborhoods. One of the latest blows is the elimination of the so-called “Express” bus to South Station. The result: It took me and hour and a half to get to my former Boston Herald offices in the Seaport.