BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Natick Center Cultural District - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Natick Center Cultural District X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://natickcenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Natick Center Cultural District REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T113000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133810 CREATED:20240227T190259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190259Z UID:10006009-1712399400-1712403000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Meet an Alpaca! DESCRIPTION:Meet an alpaca at the Bacon Free Library! Harvard Alpaca Ranch will bring one of their alpacas to the library for a visit. After listening to a presentation all about alpacas\, you’ll have the chance to meet the alpaca up close. All ages are welcome. The program will be held outdoors on the library lawn\, weather permitting. \nRegistration is required to ensure that everyone gets a chance to visit with the alpaca. Please register for each child attending. \nRegistration will open one month before the program. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/alpaca424/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/alpacaBFL.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T120000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133810 CREATED:20240404T155830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T155830Z UID:10006699-1712998800-1713009600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Boston Marathon Poster Making Party! DESCRIPTION:Pop over to Paper Fiesta at Mile 10 in Natick on Saturday\, April 13th\, from 9 am-12 pm to create inspirational messages for the Boston Marathon runners! Poster-making supplies & popcorn provided! URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/boston-marathon-poster-making-party/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family Friendly,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/432988087_815082580645664_4048931914632959898_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T123000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133810 CREATED:20240402T171326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T171326Z UID:10006697-1713265200-1713270600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Crankie Music Program DESCRIPTION:The Magid Ensemble presents Shterna and the Lost Voice\, a musical crankie Yiddish folktale. This new folktale by A.C. Weaver is inspired by mythical stories of Elyahu Hanovi and traditional Yiddish folklore. Shterna and the Lost Voice follows a young woman’s quest from the realms of the dead to the celestial gardens of the immortal – all to restore her friend’s lost voice. Shterna’s epic adventure is accompanied by live original klezmer music while the narrative unfolds through a papercut crankie. This dynamic performance is geared towards audiences of all ages! \n\n\n\nWhat is a crankie? A crankie is a long scroll wound onto two spools that illustrates a story as it unwinds. Kiah Raymond’s original crankie incorporates shadow puppetry inspired by Jewish papercut art. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShterna and the Lost Voice is presented by The Magid Ensemble (magid\, meaning “storyteller” in Yiddish) –\na new collaboration featuring award-winning klezmer musicians and composers Mattias Kaufmann\, Raffi\nBoden\, and Rachel Leader\, Yiddishist storyteller A. C. Weaver\, and visual artist Kiah Raymond. \n\nProduction by member of Mamaliga Klezmer Band. (Mamaligaband.com)\nThis event is generously sponsored by Combined Jewish Philanthropies\, and the Natick Local Cultural\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/crankiebfl424/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,FREE,Library,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Shterna.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133810 CREATED:20240311T173549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T173549Z UID:10006010-1713276000-1713279600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Ecosystem Explorers with the MHS Plantmobile DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bacon Free Library for a hands-on\, science-based program courtesy of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Plantmobile. Dive into the intricate web of ecosystems and learn how plants play a vital role in our environment. \nThis program will be outdoors\, weather permitting. \nThe Plantmobile program is geared toward kids in grades pre-K to 5. Registration is required. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/plantmobile424/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Plantmobile.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T190000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133810 CREATED:20240311T174033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T174033Z UID:10006012-1713463200-1713466800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Sustainable Gardening - Virtual DESCRIPTION:The Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens presents a virtual program on Sustainable Gardening. Become a more efficient gardener by learning how to elongate your growing season and maximize your output\, all while preserving resources.  This program is hosted by the Bacon Free Library.\n\nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the program link. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/sustgarden424/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Education,FREE,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/saveseeds.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T113000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133810 CREATED:20240311T174444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T174444Z UID:10006014-1713522600-1713526200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Drop-In Craft: Storybook Flowers DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Bacon Free Library to make a colorful flower with recycled book pages! \nAll ages are welcome. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/craftflowers41924/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Arts Classes and Education,Family Friendly,FREE,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bookflower.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133810 CREATED:20240424T182950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T182950Z UID:10006030-1713945600-1713978000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Art Across the Globe - Midnapur Patachitra Workshop DESCRIPTION:The last in our 5-Part series and this month featuring Artist\, Tagar Chitrakar LIVE from India! \n\nMeet the Artist\nQ&A session with the Artist\nAccess to the workshop video for 3-weeks and complete your artwork\nShare your artwork with fellow participants and the organizers\n\nSign up HERE for the workshop. Sponsored by NCCD and facilitated by Artsy Way Of Life URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/art-across-the-globe-midnapur-patachitra-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Arts Classes and Education,Cultural Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Art-Across-the-Globe-2024-Midnapur-patachitra.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133810 CREATED:20231227T145334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231227T145334Z UID:10006639-1714042800-1714057200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Brack Career Center Walk In Hours DESCRIPTION:The Brack Career Center is open to all Natick residents\, free of charge\, for job search support. Drop in during our monthly Walk In hours to meet with a mentor to talk about your resume and job search. Whether you’re just starting to think about a change or you’ve been searching for some time we have professionals to help you discuss your employment goals. If you have a resume make sure to bring that along. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/brack-career-center-walk-in-hours-4/ LOCATION:Natick Service Council\, 2 Webster St.\, Natick\, MA\, 01760 CATEGORIES:FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Brack-Career-Center-Walk-In.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133810 CREATED:20240318T234455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T234455Z UID:10006681-1714204800-1714323600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Earth Day All Around Natick DESCRIPTION:EARTH DAY ALL AROUND NATICK\, April 27-28 will feature:\n– Events all over town created by residents\, families\, community groups\, and local organizations with opportunities for all to get outside\, interact\, learn\, and do something good for the Earth\, its living things\, and each other.\n– Earth-Friendly Fair on Natick Town Common\, with informational booths and family-friendly activities (details coming soon)\, Saturday 9am-1pm.\n– Repair Cafe (the fix is free!) at Natick Community Center\, Saturday 2:30-5:30pm. \nThinking of hosting an event?  Read this Event Host Guide 2-Pager and contact us!  We envision the festival will include a variety of hands-on\, educational\, and fun activities. You can be creative: backyard garden tours\, litter clean-ups\, home energy tours\, meditative walks – all ideas are welcome! \nThe Events page will offer details about the events around town – check back soon and often! \nYou’ll also find an interactive map here in early April. \nVolunteers welcome! If you want to help out\, before (or during) the festival\, even just an hour or two\, contact us! URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/earth-day-all-around-natick/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family Friendly,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Earth-Day-all-Around-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T113000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133810 CREATED:20240322T195705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T231748Z UID:10006683-1714212000-1714217400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Art Across the Globe - Gond Art Workshop DESCRIPTION:Gond Art Workshop \nApril 27\, 10:00 am EST \nFeaturing Artist Ravi Tekam from India! \n\nRegister HERE URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/art-across-the-globe-gond-painting/ CATEGORIES:Arts Classes and Education,Cultural Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Copy-of-March-Art-Across-the-Globe-2023-2160-x-1080-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133810 CREATED:20240311T175423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T153800Z UID:10006676-1714212000-1714222800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Celebrate the Earth – Seedling Swap and Ask a Master Gardener Table DESCRIPTION:To celebrate all things gardening\, stop by the Bacon Free Library on Saturday\, April 27th. \nBring your homegrown (or store bought) seedlings to swap with others: have 6 tomato plant seedlings but only need 2? Swap them for others that you need. The maximum seedlings to trade is 4. \nOur Seed Library will also be available all day if you’d like to pick up some seeds to sow in your garden. \n  \nAnd be sure to stop by our Ask a Master Gardener table to ask the experts all of your gardening questions. \n  \nThis program will be held on the library lawn. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/earth24bfl/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Education,Family Friendly,FREE,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/earth_animated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T183000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133810 CREATED:20240311T180034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T180034Z UID:10006677-1714496400-1714501800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Meet the Artist - Rebecca McGee Tuck DESCRIPTION:Drop in at the Bacon Free Library to meet sculptor and social activist\, Rebecca McGee Tuck\, and enjoy a viewing of her display “Along the Wrack Line.” \nRebecca is a sculptor and an ocean activist.  Her current display\, “Along the Wrack Line\,” deals with the overwhelming amount of debris and plastic trash that contaminate our local New England beaches.  Rebecca’s unique\, thought-provoking work will be on display at the Bacon Free Library from March 28th to May 15th. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/tuckreception424/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Arts Classes and Education,Family Friendly,FREE,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/RMTuck.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR