Join us for our annual Trivia Night fundraiser and support grants for the community.

WCA-TV and the Watertown News will hold a live round table discussion about the state of hunger and food insecurity in our community

Panelists will include representatives from:

• Watertown Community Foundation

• Watertown Food Pantry

• City of Watertown

• Watertown Housing Authority

• Watertown Social Services Resource Specialist

Admission: Suggested donation for the Watertown Community Fridge or Food Bank.

Attend the event in person or watch the live stream on WCA-TV.

Do you have what it takes to be crowned Watertown's Top Talent?

Announcing Watertown's Got Talent is BACK for a second year!!
When: Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Where: The River Green at Arsenal Yards

Ticket details, coming soon!

Got Talent?
Apply to compete in this year's talent show today!

We are currently accepting applications for this year's talent.
To apply email Arsenal Yards at hello@arsenalyards.com with the following information:
-Talent + Description
-Performance video
-Any additional relevant information

What can you WIN?! First place will receive a $350 Arsenal Yards experience!*
Plus, second place will receive a $150 Arsenal Yards experience* and third place will receive a $100 Arsenal Yards Experience*!
*Valid towards gift cards of the winners choice from Arsenal Yards.

A preliminary panel of judges will review the applications and select those who will compete at the live show on Tuesday, October 24th!
Selected competitors will be notified by Tuesday, October 3rd.

A local lineup of Watertown Celebrity Judges will be judging the live show! Stay tuned for the announcement of who will be judging this year.
Limited space available for the competition.

Talent Applicant Requirements & Details:

-Talent open to ONLY Watertown residents (must provide proof of residency).
-Open to all ages (those who are under 18 must have a legal guardian sign-off on participating in the event if selected to compete. A guardian must also be present at the Talent Show).
-Talent must be family-friendly
-Groups acts are limited to 5 people in the group
-Acts will be allotted no more than 5 minutes to perform
-No pyrotechnics, open flames or any other dangerous additions.
-PA system will be available for your use. However you must provide your own music, instruments, props, etc.

All application are due to hello@arsenalyards.com by Sunday, October 1st.

FOOD DRIVE: Oct 21, 2023, from 12-2 PM. Please donate any nonperishables to our local food pantries:

Watertown Food Pantry:

80 Mount Auburn Street

Catholic Collaborative Food Pantry:

Sacred Heart Parish, 770 Mt. Auburn St

(enter driveway between the pantry & church from Mt. Auburn St)

Items Needed:

Canned Tuna and Chicken

Flour and Sugar

Cereal

Old Fashioned Oats

Kids Snacks

Canned Vegetables

Canned Fruit

Coffee and Tea

Condiments

Spam

Cooking Oil

Cleaning and Personal

Hygiene Products

Shampoo

and conditioner

Celebrate 20 years of supporting innovative programs, seeding new ideas, and funding urgent needs in the Watertown community.

Help honor the vision of our founders and the promise of our future.

A delicious way to support WCF! C'mon over to Arsenal Yards for their second annual Food Festival!

Round up your foodie friends or fam and join us for an evening you won't want to miss. Featuring over 10 of Arsenal Yards amazing restaurants & eateries, plus live music, Mighty Squirrel biergarten & much more.

When: Wednesday, September 20th

Time: 4:30 - 7:30pm

Where: All around Arsenal Yards!

Tickets: $12 per person. BUY TICKETS HERE

Included in ticket price is sampling at the participating restaurants, and access to all other entertainment.

Tickets must be purchased ahead of time and limited space available. No tickets will be sold at the door. Check in is required upon arrival in front of Marshalls.

All proceeds benefit the Watertown Community Foundation. Tickets required and limited space available, get yours TODAY! *Don’t wait to get your ticket, last year we sold out!*

Learn more and register here

Please join us for an educational fundraiser to benefit the Watertown Public Schools.

Tickets are available online

Apply to Compete by October 5th. Complete details here.

Drive Through and Donate nonperishable food items to the Watertown Catholic Collaborative Food Pantry at Sacred Heart Parish, 770 Mount Auburn Street.

(Enter the driveway between the pantry and the church from Mt. Auburn St.)

Donate nonperishable food to the Watertown Food Pantry.

Items needed include canned foods, pasta, coffee, jelly, etc.

The Watertown Community Foundation announces two Spring 2022 grant programs to support local nonprofits, community-based organizations, programs, and projects. Zoom information session on April 8th. Application deadline is April 25, 2022. Learn more and apply.