Memorabilia from his days with Forestville Little League and a video of one of Robert S. (Bob) Watson’s last talks will be featured at this year’s Robert S. Watson Scholarship Dinner, Thursday, April 28, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Nuchie’s.
In addition to raising funds for an annual scholarship to local youth, the dinner is an opportunity for former players, friends and family to gather and remember the late Forestville Little coach and Eastern Regional Little League district representative, who led the 1976 Forestville Little League All-Stars to fifth place in the Little League World Series and who led the push to get the Eastern Regional Little League Center to come to Bristol.
Dinner menu includes pasta, meatballs, chicken, salad, and rolls. Dessert and coffee will also be provided. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12. There is a discount for families. Tickets are available at the Eastern Regional Little League Center, 335 Mix St. and 150 Central, 150 Central St, Forestville, or from one of our Robert Watson Sr. Scholarship Committee members.
Committee members include the following: Bob and Patti Kalat, (860)589-2415; Maryellen Holden, (8600977-5074; Hank Lodge, (860)583-5342; Dave Fortier, (860)584-8043; Spec Monico, (860)712-1662; Reinhard Walker, (860)584-5407; Roger Watson, (860)584-9669.
For more information, contact anyone of the committee members.
If those unable to attend, who would like to donate to the scholarship fund, send a check made out to the Robert S. Watson St. Scholarship Fund to the following address: Robert S. Watson Sr. Scholarship Fund, ℅ Bob Kalat, 34 Holley Rd., Bristol, CT 06010.