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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T200000 DTSTAMP:20260607T090029 CREATED:20250519T171006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T173011Z UID:10007307-1748890800-1748894400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Death in the National Parks with Author Randi Minetor DESCRIPTION:Why do some people lose their lives in America’s national parks? Randi Minetor\, author of seven books in the nonfiction Death in the National Parks series\, will explore the fatal mistakes people make when they venture into unfamiliar wilderness. Some forget critical steps in their preparation\, forging off into wild lands far too challenging for their level of experience. Some refuse advice\, ignoring warnings from rangers and more seasoned adventurers. Others are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time\, becoming victims of a lightning strike or a falling rock—or ravenous grizzly bears. And some fall prey to human predators. \nRandi will share highlights of her in-depth research and what it reveals about the people who perish in the parks. Most importantly\, she will provide tips on how to avoid your own disaster in a national park. Be ready for your summer vacation plans with this pertinent and\, probably\, humorous presentation! \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Chelmsford\, Groton\, and Tewksbury Libraries and is in partnership with a multitude of MA & NH libraries.   \nPlease register here for the Zoom link.  \n  \nAbout the Author\nBorn and raised in Rochester\, NY\, Randi Minetor discovered the backcountry wonders of America’s national parks in 1992 with her husband\, photographer/lighting designer Nic Minetor. That first trip changed her life\, and by 2000\, the Minetors had pledged to see all 391 (now 429) national parks in their lifetimes. They found a way to subsidize this passion in 2006\, when they began writing and photographing books on the parks for The Globe Pequot Press (now Rowman & Littlefield). Today Randi has written more than 90 books\, including seven books in the nonfiction Death in the National Parks series\, ten hiking guides in New York State\, several bird-finding guides\, and even reference books on health topics. To date\, they have visited 354 national parks. In addition\, Nic’s photography appears in eight Quick Reference Guides to the Birds\, Trees\, and Wildflowers of New York City and New York State\, and The Trees and Wildflowers of the Mid-Atlantic States. The Minetors live in Rochester\, NY. \n  \nNote: This program will be recorded and a link will be sent to all registrants soon after the program. It will be available on YouTube for one month. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/deathnp625/ CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/national-parks.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T170000 DTSTAMP:20260607T090029 CREATED:20250527T171805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T141923Z UID:10007321-1749024000-1749056400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Maps of Natick DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Bacon Free Library to view a selection of Natick Historical Society’s maps of Natick\, on display May 21st to June 30th.  These fascinating reproductions show the streets\, properties\, and bodies of water of Natick\, while some also display sketches of trees & buildings\, and in one case\, the handwritten names of property owners.  Among the historic gems are: \n\nan 1830 land survey of Bigelow Mills\nan 1887 map of Cochituate\nan 1887 rendering of South Natick including sketches of noteworthy buildings\na map of Felchville\, circa 1908\nan illustrated map reproduced in 1976 by Natick Five Cents Savings Bank for the Town of Natick Bicentennial Committee\n\nThese maps are available for viewing and for sale year round in the Natick History Museum.  For more information\, visit www.natickhistoricalsociety.org URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natickmapsbfl25/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:History,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bacon-Library-Map.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T113000 DTSTAMP:20260607T090029 CREATED:20250519T171515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T174805Z UID:10007308-1749466800-1749468600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Circus Tots Class DESCRIPTION:Kids can take their first steps into the magical world of circus with this class from our neighbors at Eastern Acrobatics! Kids ages 3-6 will learn some simple and fun circus skills outdoors on the BFL lawn. \nRegistration is required for each child attending. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/circustots625/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Circus-Tots.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T173000 DTSTAMP:20260607T090029 CREATED:20250519T171734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T173359Z UID:10007309-1749573000-1749576600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Juggling Class for Kids DESCRIPTION:Kids will learn some basic juggling skills in this fun outdoor class from our neighbors at Eastern Acrobatics! \nGeared toward kids ages 7 and up. \nRegistration is required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/jugglingkids625/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Juggle-kids.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T183000 DTSTAMP:20260607T090029 CREATED:20250519T172031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T174150Z UID:10007310-1749576600-1749580200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Juggling Class for Adults DESCRIPTION:Learn some basic juggling skills in this fun outdoor class from our neighbors at Eastern Acrobatics! \nThis session is for adults. \nRegistration is required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/jugglingadults625/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Juggle-adults.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T170000 DTSTAMP:20260607T090029 CREATED:20250519T172645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T180615Z UID:10007311-1749801600-1751043600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:VANISH: Disappearing Icons of a Rural America – streaming documentary film DESCRIPTION:VANISH chronicles the “visual preservation” adventures of fine art photographer\, Jim Westphalen\, as he travels across the country seeking out and creating stunning imagery of America’s disappearing rural structures. Equal parts art\, history\, and storm chasing\, this film takes you on a road-trip with Westphalen as he races against time and the unrelenting elements to capture the extraordinary beauty of aging barns\, one-room schoolhouses\, grain elevators\, prairie churches\, and other classic structures that our country’s rural heritage was built upon. Vanish also features deep-dive interviews with preservation experts as well as the passionate people who strive and struggle to save these fading treasures\, sharing their intimate stories of dreams\, loss\, and triumphs. \nPlease register to view the film. You will receive the link to screen the film on June 13th. The link will be good through June 27th. \nThe streaming link may not be shared with anyone outside of your class\, campus event or community event\, or posted on any website or social media page that is accessible to the public. Do not post this on Youtube\, Facebook or any public platform. GOOD DOCS film and video content is protected by United States copyright law. Duplication\, reproduction\, alteration\, television broadcast or cablecast\, (except for on- campus closed circuit)\, loaning for a fee\, leasing\, sublicensing to others or use for any commercial purposes (i.e. charging admission) is strictly prohibited without express written permission from GOOD DOCS. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/vanishbfl625/ CATEGORIES:Library,Movie Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Vanish.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T110000 DTSTAMP:20260607T090029 CREATED:20250519T174054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T165643Z UID:10007312-1749810600-1749812400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Read-a-Story\, Dance-a-Story DESCRIPTION:Join us on the lawn of the Bacon Free Library for an outdoor dance class inspired by the enchanting tale\, The Firebird. We’ll glide through spellbound forests\, flap like mystical birds\, and break a powerful curse with our dance. Perfect for young movers and curious minds\, this class blends storytelling\, dance\, and music for a joyful and expressive experience. Recommended for ages 3-8. No dance experience needed – just bring your imagination! \nThis class will be taught by Ms. Ashlie from the Community Dance Academy at Walnut Hill School for the Arts. \nRegistration is required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/walhillballet625/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WHS-Story.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T200000 DTSTAMP:20260607T090029 CREATED:20250519T174408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T170822Z UID:10007313-1750100400-1750104000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Summer Romance Beach Read Recommendations with Lorelei of Lorelei’s Lit Lair DESCRIPTION:If you know romance\, you probably know Lorelei!  Affectionately referred to as a passionate romance ambassador\, Lorelei has been offering book recommendations through social media since 2010.  In this program\, Lorelei will chat about the books she’s looking forward to reading this summer — the best of romance beach reads!  If your TBR pile isn’t already groaning\, it will be!  Grab a cool drink and join us. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library\, the Chelmsford\, Groton\, and Tewksbury Libraries and is in partnership with a multitude of MA & NH libraries. \nRegister here for the Zoom link \n\nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/loreleibfl625/ CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Lorelei-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T200000 DTSTAMP:20260607T090029 CREATED:20250519T174926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T200202Z UID:10007314-1750705200-1750708800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: “Dead End Road” with True Crime Author E.C. Hanson DESCRIPTION:In June 1977\, Renee Freer\, nicknamed Giggles\, went out to play with her friends. A few hours later\, she was found bludgeoned to death with a rock. In a true crime book unlike most others\, E.C. Hanson stumbles upon an unsolved murder case that haunted his former stepfather. Unable to get specifics from the old and new guard of detectives\, Hanson forges ahead\, mining what he can from previously released articles and people who lived in the neighborhood at the time. An unusual yet passionate text\, Dead End Road honors Renee Freer’s memory and asks “how will you help?” \nJoin us for this conversation with E.C. Hanson as he discusses this book\, his research\, and his goal in pursuing this cold case. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with the Chelmsford\, Groton\, and Tewksbury Libraries and is in partnership with a multitude of MA & NH libraries. \nRegister here for the Zoom link \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/hansonbfl625/ CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/freer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T164500 DTSTAMP:20260607T090029 CREATED:20250519T175231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T171334Z UID:10007315-1750780800-1750783500@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Big Bubbles with Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy DESCRIPTION:Kick off Summer Reading 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 at the Bacon Free Library. If it rains\, the fun will move to the Morse Institute Library and Mr. Vinny will share his shadow puppet show instead. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bubblesbfl625/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bubbles.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T160000 DTSTAMP:20260607T090029 CREATED:20250519T175657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T171820Z UID:10007316-1751036400-1751040000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Professor Bugman’s Insect Safari DESCRIPTION:Come to the Bacon Free Library to explore the arthropod biodiversity outside in your own community with a real entomologist! Professor Bugman will bring the equipment and expertise; you bring the curiosity! \nGeared toward ages 4-12. Registration is required. \nIf it rains\, this program will be held indoors at the Morse Institute Library. \nRegistration is required for each child attending. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/profbugmanbfl625/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bugman-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T160000 DTSTAMP:20260607T090029 CREATED:20250519T180435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T162838Z UID:10007317-1751290200-1751299200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Drop-In Plein Air Art Studio DESCRIPTION:Join Natick landscape artist Barbara Levine this summer for drop-in plein air (outdoors in natural light) painting on the grounds of the Bacon Free Library. (Other locations may be considered as well.) \nAll levels of painters\, and all mediums are welcome. Supplies will not be provided\, so please bring your own equipment including: easels\, paints\, brushes\, any solvents or mediums used\, painting surfaces\, paper towels\, drinking water\, hats\, garbage bags\, sunscreen and good humor. \nBarbara will be on hand to offer suggestions during this recurring 2-hour program. Come to as many sessions as you like and please arrive by 1:30pm in order to have time to set up. Please register for the sessions you will be attending\, so that we have an idea of how many artists to expect each week and so we may contact you if the program is canceled due to inclement weather. \nThis program is for adults only. \nPlease register in advance. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/pleinairartbfl63025/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Art,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Barbara-Levine-cropped.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR