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Sample Ben & Jerry’s New Non-Dairy Treats in Watertown

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The following announcement was provided by Ben & Jerry’s:

Calling all Ben & Jerry’s fans! Ben & Jerry’s is hitting the road this summer for an immersive dessert experience to celebrate its new creamier-than-ever oat milk Non-Dairy recipe. The Creamy, Dreamy Non-Dairy Summer Tour is making its way across seven select cities from June to August, including New York City, Tampa, FL, Atlanta, GA, Raleigh, NC, Washington, DC, Boston, MA and Burlington, VT.  The location at Watertown’s Arsenal Yards will be participating. From August 6-7, Boston area fans are encouraged to bring their families, friends, and co-workers to enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experiential event and taste the new oat-based recipe for themselves. This creamy base is replacing all existing sunflower and almond variations and will be the base for all of the existing 19 Non-Dairy flavors today and moooving forward.

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$1 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in Watertown Claimed Three Weeks Before it Expired

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A $1 million winning lottery ticket sold in Watertown was claimed just three weeks before it expired. Massachusetts State Lottery announced that the $1 million Powerball ticket sold at Metro Mini Mart in Watertown Powerball won the Aug. 21, 2023 drawing. On Wednesday, a trust claimed the prize on behalf of the winner at the Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters in Dorchester. The trust was represented by trustee Elizabeth Caruso.

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Find Out About Watertown’s Miyawaki Forest Saturday

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Lowell Microforest YardArt made by students and adults in April. The following announcement was provided by Trees for Watertown:

It’s Your Forest – A Drop-By at the Library

Drop by to learn more about Watertown’s first Miyawaki Microforest, to be planted in the J.R. Lowell schoolyard on October 26th, 2024. Everyone is invited! Art + science activities for kids. Saturday, August 3rd, Noon–4 p.m.

Watertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor) Watertown Free Public Library

Explore, enjoy refreshments, and help shape this important project by sharing your ideas and hopes for the Microforest.

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Retired Recreation Director Thanks Mentors, Reflects on Nearly 50 Years Working for City

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Recreation Director Peter Centola celebrates his retirement with his family. Pictured from left, daughter Leanne, mother-in-law Irene Samourian, Peter, wife Karen, daugther Tory, and son Philip. (Contributed Photo)

Recently-retired Recreation Director Peter Centola likes to tell people worked in Watertown for 48 years. He got his start in the mid-1970s but had a break in the middle, and at one point didn’t expect to return. Following his retirement at the end of June after 15 years as Recreation Director, Centola spoke recently with Watertown News about his time as Recreation Director, his mentors, the programs and facilities he helped build, and things left unfinished.

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2 Chances to Chat with Watertown’s Community Engagement Specialist in August

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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

August’s schedule for Watertown Chats includes stopping by the Watertown Housing Authority, and a lunch outing in Arsenal Yards! Come sit-down and chat with Tyler Cote, Watertown’s Community Engagement Specialist, on August 8, 2024 at 55 Waverley Ave. from 12-1:30 p.m.! You’re welcome to stop by any time, no appointment required. You can find Tyler in the Community Room through the Summer Street entrance.

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Watertown Group Holding Vigil Remembering Those who Died in Hiroshima, Nagasaki

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Candleboats float on the Charles River in Watertown in memory of those who died in the nuclear bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The following announcement was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace Justice & the Environment:

On Sunday, August 4 in Watertown Square the community will remember the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (flyer attached). The 7 p.m. event will begin with a silent vigil, followed by speaker Kevin Maher of the Soka Gakkai Buddhist Community, music by Sue-Ellen Hershman-Tcherepnin and Suzy Giroux, and a launching of candle boats at the MDCR dock. Subtitled, “Never Again — No More Hiroshima and Nagasaki! No more victims — abolish nuclear weapons,” the stated purpose of the event is to honor the victims, decry that the original five nuclear states have not taken serious steps to abolish nuclear weapons, urge the United States to sign the U.N. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, and strengthen the global grassroots movement to eliminate such weapons.

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Conversation About Social Media & Youth Mental Health in Watertown Tonight

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Watertown’s Teo Evans will be hosting an discussion at the Watertown Library on Tuesday for parents and others working with youth focused on social media and mental health. Evans provided the following information:

I’ll be hosting an event titled Disconnect to Connect on Tuesday, July 30 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the WFPL. If you’re a parent, work with youth ages 10-18, or know some one who could benefit from the conversation about social media and youth mental health, please join us and share the information. We’ll have a panel/audience of parents and youth, dinner, prizes, and engaging open discussions. 

If you or someone you know would like to be on the panel please have them reach out to me at my business email or phone # ephiteo@emergedwellness.com | 617-764-9592.