This from the Butler School PTA: On Friday, November 7th, students at Daniel Butler Elementary School are going to exercise for their own cause by participating in a one-mile Fun Run. It’s going to be a great event, bringing members of our community together to promote health and fitness while raising money for our school.
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National Food Day at Belmont Acres Farm
Mike and Hermik who run Belmont Acres Farm offered these photos and report their celebration of National Food Day on October 25.
Limited Weatherization Rebates from Belmont Light
Belmont Light is currently offering a limited number of home weatherization and heat pump savings opportunities on a first-come, first-served basis. Here is more information on obtaining $1,500 worth of weatherization products and services for a co-pay of just $299.
Community Solar In Watertown
Information from Jocelyn Tager about upcoming presentations for the Neighborhood Solar program in Watertown, whose goal is to combine the best solar prices with the best solar practices.
National Drug Take Back Day: Sat. Sept. 27
National Take Back Days emphasize Safe Medication Collection and serve as a reminder to dispose of unwanted or expired medication. Properly disposing of medication helps keep it out of the hands of our youth while ensuring that its disposal is not harmful to the environment.
WCF announces Healthy Watertown grant program
The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) announces that its “Healthy Watertown” Program will award $19,000 in grants designed to help organizations that serve Watertown to develop new programs with a health focus, broadly defined, or continue existing programs. Grant applications are due by October 27, 2014.