Around Town

Watertown Community Foundation’s Education and Youth Development Grant Cycle Opens March 2

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:

Starting March 2, the Watertown Community Foundation will launch the inaugural grant cycle for its Education and Youth Development Grant Program. It will fund programs that contribute to the overall well-being of Watertown’s youth — academically, socially, emotionally and physically. The Foundation seeks to fund initiatives and create access to opportunities that foster skill-building, creativity, leadership, confidence and resilience, while creating pathways for all young people to thrive. Eligible non-profits and public entities that serve Watertown’s youth are invited to apply from March 2 – March 23, 2026. For more information, visit here.

Entertainment

Duo Bringing Music from Memphis to Senior Center

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On Wednesday, March 4 at 2 p.m., the Retro Polatin Duo will be presenting this show at the Watertown Senior Center. See details provided by the duo, below. Memphis has a rich and influential musical history. Its musical legacy is exciting, diverse, and extremely significant in the history of American culture. It’s often called the “Home of the Blues” and “Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” 

In this one hour entertaining and educational program, the Retro Polatin Duo (Jill Goldman and David Polatin) will discuss, sing and play guitar and bass on songs from Memphis artists.

Entertainment

Small Saves Provides Entertainment for Dinner Guests

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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.”

Sports

Gold Kings Hosting Youth Hockey & Puck Cancer Nights at Final Home Games of Season

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(Courtesy of the Boston Gold Kings)

The Boston Gold Kings have two more regular season home games at the John A. Ryan Arena in Watertown, and each one has a theme. The first is Youth Hockey Night, and the second is a Puck Cancer fund raiser. See details provided by the Gold Kings, below. Sunday, March 1 – Youth Hockey NightWe’ll be recognizing local youth hockey organizations and celebrating the next generation of players. Any youth player who wears their hockey jersey to the rink will receive free admission.

Around Town

Registration Opens Soon for Library’s Talk and Book Signing with Author Angie Cruz

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:

The Watertown Free Public Library’s One Book, One Watertown selection for 2026 is How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz. The award-winning author — also known for her novel Dominicana — will visit the Library for an author talk and book signing on March 24. Registration for Cruz’s talk opens Monday, March 2 at 9 a.m. Mark your calendar and plan to register early through watertownlib.org/onebook or by calling the Library at 617-972-6436. ASL and CART services will be provided at the author talk event. Following the conversation, there will be time for book signing, and books will be available for purchase from All She Wrote Books.

Entertainment

Watertown School Performances: Middle School Musical “Willy Wonka Jr,” Bandarama

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Watertown’s young musicians and stage performers will be featured in some upcoming events. Bandarama features musicians from around the district, and Watertown Middle School will present the musical “Willy Wonka Jr.” See details provided by the Watertown Public Schools, below. Watertown Middle School presents “Willy Wonka Jr.” March 6-8, 2026 at the WMS Auditorium.

Schools

Watertown Public Schools Kindergarten Information Night 

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Parents of Watertown kindergartners in the September are invited to the 20206-07 Kindergarten Information Night on March 4. See the information provided by the Watertown Public Schools, below. Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Where: Your Neighborhood School (Hosmer, Cunniff, or Lowell)

If parents do not know their neighborhood school, they can call 617-972-4216 or email:

Terri Stafford terri.stafford@watertown.k12.ma.us

Janis Gonsales (Portuguese/Spanish Speakers) janis.sorrilhagonsales@watertown.k12.ma.us

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Watertown Group Hosting Panel on State Special Commission Combating Antisemitism

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The following announcement was provided by the Jewish Watertown Action Network:

Jewish Watertown Action Network (JWAN) invites you to attend our upcoming program, “Antisemitism in Massachusetts: Progress and Path Forward,” on Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library. 

This event will feature two members of the Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism. Established by Governor Maura Healey, this historic commission—the first of its kind in the nation—was created in response to the alarming rise of antisemitism across the Commonwealth. The Commission’s recommendations, released in December 2025, were unanimously approved by its members and have received strong support from leading Massachusetts officials, including Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Representatives Katherine Clark, Seth Moulton, and Lori Trahan. These recommendations outline meaningful, practical steps to address antisemitism in our schools, communities, and public institutions. We are honored to welcome Rob Leikind, Regional Director of the American Jewish Committee of New England, and David Friedman, Executive Vice President for Legal Affairs of the Boston Red Sox, who both served on the Commission.