BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Natick Center Cultural District - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20240608T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T123000 DTSTAMP:20260607T192724 CREATED:20240514T152615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T152615Z UID:10006710-1717844400-1717849800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Native American Reflections: We Are Still Here -- Community Gathering DESCRIPTION:The art exhibit entitled Native American Reflections: We Are Still Here will be on display at the Bacon Free Library from June 4th-26th.  Artists include members of the Natick Nipmuc tribe\, Abenaki Nation\, Algonquin\, Inuk and Wampanoag tribe. Paintings\, poetry\, baskets and other works of art will be on display throughout the month. \nOn June 8th the Native American artists will gather on the grounds of the BFL to share the stories that have inspired their artwork. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflnaart/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Family Friendly,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NAreflections-e1715700347592.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T190000 DTSTAMP:20260607T192724 CREATED:20240507T181818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T181818Z UID:10006704-1718301600-1718305200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:The Dogs of Chernobyl\, a Story of Hope and Resilience DESCRIPTION:Animal welfare expert Stephen Quandt was part of a group that traveled to Chernobyl\, 35 years after the nuclear accident\, to participate in a spay/neuter and research campaign for the dogs that were descended from the pets left behind after the nuclear plant disaster of 1986. \nIn this presentation\, Stephen chronicles his experiences in the Exclusion Zone around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.  Through photos and videos\, Stephen tells his story of meeting the inhabitants of the mostly abandoned town of Chernobyl City (you will meet 2 squatters\, one a hero of the disaster)\, the totally abandoned city of Pripyat\, and the dogs (and some cats!) that his group encountered. He will discuss the presence of radiation in this environment as well as its effects on the dogs’ lives.  You will also meet some inhabitants of the town of Slavutych\, which was built in the year following the accident to house the inhabitants of Pripyat after they were belatedly evacuated. \nThe Dogs of Chernobyl is a story of resilience\, hope\, life\, and even heroism.  Stephen will answer your questions at the end of the presentation. \nStephen Quandt\, Feline Behaviorist\, FFCP\, most recently with the Animal Care Centers of NYC (nycacc.org) and also of the ASPCA.org\, has worked in animal welfare for more than 20 years. \n\nThis virtual program is hosted by the Bacon Free Library.  It will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the program link. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfldogschern/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:FREE,History,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/dogschernobyl-e1715105889385.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T113000 DTSTAMP:20260607T192724 CREATED:20240507T182154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T182154Z UID:10006705-1718361000-1718364600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Baby Sign Language DESCRIPTION:Sheryl White of Baby Kneads will introduce caregivers and babies to sign language at the Bacon Free Library. Learn how sign language can reduce frustration and help give your baby the ability to communicate before being able to speak! Participants will learn and practice several signs during the class. \nThis program is geared toward pre-verbal babies with an adult caregiver. Registration is required. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflbabysign/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Family Friendly,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/baby-kneads.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T164500 DTSTAMP:20260607T192724 CREATED:20240507T182503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T182503Z UID:10006706-1719331200-1719333900@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Big Bubbles with Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy DESCRIPTION:Kick off Summer Reading at the Bacon Free Library with some running\, jumping\, and bubble-popping fun! With his giant\, homemade bubble wands\, Mr. Vinny gets kids and adults involved in bubble chasing games. Silly\, interactive entertainment for all ages! \nThis program will be held outdoors. If it rains\, the fun will move inside and Mr. Vinny will share his shadow puppet show instead. \nSponsored by the Charles River School URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflvinny/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Family Friendly,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/bubbleguy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T160000 DTSTAMP:20260607T192724 CREATED:20240507T182819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T182819Z UID:10006707-1719414000-1719417600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Instrument Petting Zoo DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with Bach to Rock in Wellesley to bring you this instrument petting zoo. B2R will be bringing a variety of musical instruments to the BFL for 60 minutes of instrument exploration to give people of all ages a chance to learn about instruments and experience playing them. \nPlease stop by to try out an instrument\, or two\, that you’re curious about. No registration required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflinstrument/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Family Friendly,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/instrument.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T163000 DTSTAMP:20260607T192724 CREATED:20240507T183119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T183119Z UID:10006708-1719588600-1719592200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Scratch Art Animal Masks DESCRIPTION:Come to the Bacon Free Library to make a colorful animal mask and let your imagination run wild! \nRecommended for ages 3 and up. \nRegistration is required\, as supplies are limited. Please register separately for each child attending. \n  \nImage is from iREAD URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflscratchart/ 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/2024/05/animal-masks.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR