Charity

May is Full of Volunteer Opportunities During Watertown Helps Out

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Watertown Helps Out, a chance for people to give back to the community where they live and/or work, returns in May. The Watertown Community Foundation has a list of places to make a difference throughout the months. See more details in the announcement from the Foundation, below. Would you like to give back to the community you love? The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF), along with local sponsors and dozens of neighbors, will be out in the community again during the Month of May 2026, volunteering to make Watertown a nicer place to live and work. 

If you would like to volunteer please take a peek at all of the opportunities available in the month of May. More volunteer opportunities are still to be added, so check back in from time to time. We’re looking forward to a fantastic community Month in Watertown!

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Sample Produce from the Watertown School’s Freight Farm at Pop Up Farm Stand

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Watertown students have been learning high-tech farming in the freight farm that sits in the parking lot behind the Watertown Public School’s Phillips Building. On Thursday, the public can purchase some of the crop raised in the farm at a pop-up farm stand. See more info in the announcement from the schools, below. Join us for a pop-up sale of Watertown Public Schools fresh hydroponic lettuce and herbed sea salt! The event will be held Thursday, April 16 from 4-6 p.m. at 31 Marshall Street.

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Care Packages Made by Children in Watertown Lift Spirits of Sailors Deployed to the Middle East

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Sailors deployed to the Middle East received care packages sent from Watertown. (Contributed Photo)

Packages sent by a Watertown-based Operation American Soldier put a smile on the faces of a group of sailors deployed to the Middle East. The non-profit group has been providing care packages to troops for 24 years, said Wendy Rocca, one of the founders. OAS sends between 1,200 and 1,800 packages a year depending on the need, the group’s stock, and available funds. Volunteers put together the care packages, which include snacks, drink mix, some toys, and a handwritten note.

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Wayside Multi-Service Center Invites Public to Open House

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The Wayside Multi-Service Center is located on North Beacon Street in Watertown. (Courtesy of Wayside)

The public is invited to visit the Wayside Multi-Service Center during an open house. The Multi-Service Center provides prevention, outreach, and counseling services to the diverse populations of Watertown, Belmont, Waltham, and surrounding communities. Among the programs it offers is the Social Service Resource Specialist in Watertown. See more information in the announcement from Wayside, below.

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New Historic Marker to be Unveiled, Celebrates Day That Watertown Welcomed a Key Figure in the Revolution

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A new historic marker celebrating the visit to Watertown by the Marquis de Lafayette in 1784 will will be unveiled on Sunday, April 19. The public is invited to the unveiling of the Lafayette Trail Revolutionary War Marker. The Lafayette Trail is partnering with the Historical Society of Watertown to host the event which will take place on the green-space triangle by the walking path next to the Halfway Café at 394 Main St., Watertown, on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 10 a.m.

The new marker was donated to the City of Watertown by The Lafayette Trail, Inc., with funding from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. It is one of 170 markers on the Lafayette Trail, which stretches from West Point to Yorktown and from sites up and down the Mississippi River and Eastern seaboard commemorating Lafayette’s farewell visit 200 years ago, according to the Lafayette250.org website. During the Revolutionary War, the Frenchman served as a general in the Continental Army under George Washington.

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Watertown Hosting Community Paddle With Short and Long Courses

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Watertown Recreation will host a paddling event on the Charles River open to all ages and abilities. See more details provided by the City of Watertown, below. Join Watertown Recreation on Saturday, May 9, 2026, for a morning of community fun featuring an on-water competition and family-friendly shore activities, highlighting the amazing resource that is the Charles River. Choose the Cookie Chase Family Fun Race or the 5-Mile Community Paddle. Boat Rentals: Canoes and kayaks are available to rent through Paddle Boston.

Charity

2nd Annual Thomas Tserkrekas Mini Golf Fundraiser to Raise Money for Brain Cancer Research

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A mini-golf fundraiser will be held April 18 in memory of Thomas Tsekrekas and the proceeds will benefit brain cancer research. The second annual Indoor Miniature Golf Fundraiser is being organized by Thomas’ son Jimmy, and the Watertown AHEPA Chapter 406. It will take place on Saturday, April 18, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Watertown Greek Church, 25 Bigelow Ave. “We gather to honor the legacy of our past President Thomas Tsekrekas, who was a pillar of strength, a friend to all, and a man whose kindness left a lasting mark on every life he touched. May his Memory be Eternal.

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Get Ready to Start Biking at an Event Hosted by Live Well Watertown, Watertown TMA, Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

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Live Well Watertown will host a series of bike events, beginning in April with an event focused on getting back on your bike, or getting started biking. See more information provided by the City of Watertown, below. Get Ready to start biking at an event co-presented by Live Well Watertown, Watertown Transportation Management Association, and Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee

Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 6-7:30 p.m., 123 Main Street – Watertown Savings Bank Room (first floor), Watertown Library

MassBike will lead an informative and beginner-friendly presentation covering:

• The ABCs of biking

• How to choose the best bike for new or returning riders (including rental options)

• The importance of wearing helmets

• And other essential tips to help you ride safely and confidently

We look forward to having you join us! Register Here

About the Community Bike Series:

This program series is free and open to cyclists of all experience levels, including beginners. The series offers safety-focused and practical information for everyday biking, including bike commuting tips, guidance on choosing the right bike, and ways to get started riding for recreation and health.