BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Natick Center Cultural District - ECPv6.15.18//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 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:20250111T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20241217T174342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T174342Z UID:10007138-1736595000-1736598600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Winter Sowing DESCRIPTION:Winter sowing is a simple way to start seeds outdoors during the wintertime. All you need is a milk jug\, potting soil\, seeds\, and a sunny\, protected location. Once you’ve sown your seeds\, you can practically forget about them until it is time to transplant the seedlings into your spring garden bed. \nAt this workshop\, hosted by the Bacon Free Library\, you’ll learn all about this process while creating your own winter sowing jug. \nAll supplies will be provided in the workshop.  Registration is required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/winter-sowing125/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/wintersowing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20241217T173952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T195303Z UID:10007137-1736589600-1736593200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Français à la bibliothèque DESCRIPTION:BONJOUR !\n\nVous parlez français ? \nun peu\, beaucoup\, pas de problèmes. \nVenez nous rejoindre pour parler ou pour écouter. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/french125/2025-01-11/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/French.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20241217T164707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T230417Z UID:10007134-1736589600-1736593200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Art Across the Globe DESCRIPTION:Watch & learn from Artist Dr. Avijit Majumder \nWhat to expect: \n\nTo get the best out of the demo\, we recommend that you listen and observe the instructions during the workshop and paint the artwork later.\nMeet the artist.\nQ&A session with the artists.\nAccess the workshop video for 3-weeks and complete your artwork.\nShare your artwork with fellow participants and the organizers.\n\nSponsored by Natick Center Cultural District and facilitated by Artsy Way of Life. \n  \nReserve your spot today! URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/art-across-the-globe/ CATEGORIES:Arts Classes and Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Art-Across-The-Globe-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20240530T175812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T231407Z UID:10006743-1736586000-1736600400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Natick Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. \n\nVisit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. \nSpring and Summer\nNatick Town Common\nThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135\nNatick \n\nFall and Winter\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\n13 Common Street\nNatick URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-farmers-market/2025-01-11/ LOCATION:Natick Common CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NatickFarmersMarket.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T111500 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20241217T172906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T172906Z UID:10007136-1736505000-1736507700@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Music & Movement with Walnut Hill DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is happy to welcome Miss Katie from the Community Theater Academy at Walnut Hill School for the Arts for some music and movement.  This program emphasizes the bond between children and their caregivers\, while enriching their musical\, cognitive\, and physical development.  Participants will enjoy simple rhythmic patterns\, dances\, and activities. Instruments like rhythm sticks\, bells\, shakers\, and drums are used\, as well as scarves\, balls\, bubbles\, and more. \nThis program is geared toward children ages 6 months to 4 years. Registration is required. \nSponsored by the Community Theater Academy at Walnut Hill School for the Arts URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/musicwh125/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/walnuthill.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20241217T163222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T194636Z UID:10007135-1736362800-1736366400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Q&A with Author Erica Cirino: Healthy Plastic-Free Pregnancy and Parenting (virtual) DESCRIPTION:Erica Cirino\, author of Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis\, joins us to help new parents (and all concerned!) with reducing plastic in their lives as they also welcome new life into their homes.  Plastic pollution is particularly harmful to unborn babies\, infants\, and children due to their rapidly growing bodies. Unfortunately\, plastic is almost everywhere and can feel particularly unavoidable when pregnant and parenting. Yet there are many simple steps you can take to minimize your family’s exposure to plastics.\n\nBy providing evidence-based solutions\, practical tips\, and resources to make change\, Erica will show us how to eliminate plastics from pregnancy and parenting.\n\n\n\n  \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and in partnership with the Bacon Free Library and a multitude of MA & NH libraries. \n\nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \nThis program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \n  \nAbout the Author:\nErica Cirino is a science writer and artist exploring the intersection of the human and nonhuman worlds. Her widely published photojournalistic works depict the numerous ways people connect to nature—wild creatures in particular—and shape planet earth. \n\n\n  \n\n\nAbout Thicker Than Water (according to Island Press):\nMuch of what you’ve heard about plastic pollution may be wrong. Instead of a great island of trash\, the infamous Great Pacific Garbage Patch is made up of manmade debris spread over hundreds of miles of sea—more like a soup than a floating garbage dump. Recycling is more complicated than we were taught: less than nine percent of the plastic we create is reused\, and the majority ends up in the ocean. And plastic pollution isn’t confined to the open ocean: it’s in much of the air we breathe and the food we eat. \nIn Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis\, journalist Erica Cirino brings readers on a globe-hopping journey to meet the scientists and activists telling the real story of the plastic crisis. From the deck of a plastic-hunting sailboat with a disabled engine\, to the labs doing cutting-edge research on microplastics and the chemicals we ingest\, Cirino paints a full picture of how plastic pollution is threatening wildlife and human health. Thicker Than Water reveals that the plastic crisis is also a tale of environmental injustice\, as poorer nations take in a larger share of the world’s trash\, and manufacturing chemicals threaten predominantly Black and low-income communities. \nThere is some hope on the horizon\, with new laws banning single-use items and technological innovations to replace plastic in our lives. But Cirino shows that we can only fix the problem if we face its full scope and begin to repair our throwaway culture. Thicker Than Water is an eloquent call to reexamine the systems churning out waves of plastic waste. \n  \nIf you’d like to purchase a signed copy of Erica’s book\, you can do so through Aesop’s Fable. In the comment section of checkout\, note that you would like your book to come with a signed bookplate. \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/cirino125/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T111500 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20241217T162229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T173117Z UID:10007133-1735984800-1735989300@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Read to a Dog DESCRIPTION:Kids can build confidence and practice their reading skills by reading out loud to a registered therapy dog at the Bacon Free Library. \nChildren ages 5 and up can sign up for a 15-minute reading session with Sophie\, a gentle golden retriever who loves belly rubs\, stories\, and cuddles. \nRegistration is required for each child attending. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/read-to-a-dog/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SophieRTAD.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20240530T175812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T231407Z UID:10006742-1735981200-1735995600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Natick Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. \n\nVisit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. \nSpring and Summer\nNatick Town Common\nThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135\nNatick \n\nFall and Winter\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\n13 Common Street\nNatick URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-farmers-market/2025-01-04/ LOCATION:Natick Common CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NatickFarmersMarket.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20241217T161949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T161949Z UID:10007132-1735900200-1735902000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Jammin With You DESCRIPTION:Be prepared to laugh\, dance\, sing\, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 – 7\, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes\, you’ll be humming and bopping all the way home. \nRegistration is required due to space limitations. \n  \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/jammin1325/ 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/2023/01/BFL-Jammin-With-You-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241230T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241230T153000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20241105T180318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T180318Z UID:10007126-1735567200-1735572600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Clay Melted Snowman Craft DESCRIPTION:Embrace the fun of winter with this class at the Bacon Free Library led by Pop Up Art School! Create a whimsical melted snowman using air-dry clay\, and bring your piece to life with vibrant acrylic paints—all in one session. You’ll leave the class with a completed\, playful winter decoration that’s ready to display. \nThis program is designed for kids and teens ages 8 and up. Registration is required for each participant. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/meltcraft1224/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/meltedsnowman.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20241105T175751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T175855Z UID:10007125-1735387200-1735390800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Instrument Petting Zoo DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with Bach to Rock (B2R) in Wellesley to bring you this instrument petting zoo. B2R will bring 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. \nNo registration required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/ipz1224/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES: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:20241228T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20240530T175812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T231407Z UID:10006741-1735376400-1735390800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Natick Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. \n\nVisit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. \nSpring and Summer\nNatick Town Common\nThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135\nNatick \n\nFall and Winter\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\n13 Common Street\nNatick URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-farmers-market/2024-12-28/ LOCATION:Natick Common CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NatickFarmersMarket.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241227T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241227T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20241105T175542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T175542Z UID:10007124-1735295400-1735299000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Playful Engineers -- Chain Reactions & Creative Contraptions DESCRIPTION:Bring your kiddo to the Bacon Free Library for hands-on\, play-based\, STEAM-powered learning with Playful Engineers! \nIn this program\, kids will design\, build\, test\, and play with chain reactions and creative contraptions\, like Rube Goldberg machines\, paper constructions\, domino towers\, and more. \nThis program is designed for kids ages 5 and up. Registration is required for each child attending. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/pe1224/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library,STEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/playful-engineers.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241225 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20241016T154258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T125031Z UID:10007117-1734825600-1735084799@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:2024 Holiday Hustle DESCRIPTION:December 20 to 24 \n  \nSHOP LOCAL! Enjoy holiday specials like these from participating member businesses downtown: \nFive Crows Gallery and Handcrafted Gifts   20% OFF framed wall art and quilts! Holiday Hours: Mon. – Fri 11 – 7:00 pm\, Sat. 10 – 5:00 pm Sun. 11 – 4:00 pm\, Christmas Eve 11 – 3 pm \nCalliope Paperie  40% off all Christmas items!  Christmas Eve from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm \n\n43 Main St. Studios  Unique designs make perfect gifts! \n\nTen Trees Books  No-cost gift wrapping! Extended Holiday Hours: 9 am – 8 pm \nBaylee Bee Surprise discounts every day! Mon-Saturday 10- 7:00\, Sunday 12-7:00 \nStucchi Jewelers NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY! Holiday Hours: 10-7pm. Christmas Eve 10-3:00pm \n\nMetro Pets   10% off Christmas and Hanukkah toys! Hours 10 – 6:00 pm daily!  \nVivilicious Chocolates  Sweet gifts\, artfully handcrafted in chocolate! Mon – Fri. 12-7pm; Sat 9-5pm\, Sun. 10-5pm\, and Christmas Eve – 9-2 \nBoston Body Pilates  Gift card sale – $25 for every $100 spent. \nPlanted Collective  Plant-inspired gifts!  December 20-24 open from 10 to 7 pm \nUni – T   Get 10% OFF any single item by mentioning this offer in store! \nVillari’s Martial Arts  Sign up in December for $20! URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/2024-holiday-hustle/ CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,FREE,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Holiday-Hustle-Banner-2024-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20240530T175812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T231407Z UID:10006740-1734771600-1734786000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Natick Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. \n\nVisit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. \nSpring and Summer\nNatick Town Common\nThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135\nNatick \n\nFall and Winter\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\n13 Common Street\nNatick URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-farmers-market/2024-12-21/ LOCATION:Natick Common CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NatickFarmersMarket.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20241007T183409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T174544Z UID:10007122-1734690600-1734692400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Jammin with You DESCRIPTION:Be prepared to laugh\, dance\, sing\, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun at the Bacon Free Library! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 – 7\, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes\, you’ll be humming and bopping all the way home. \nWith the cooler weather\, we have moved this program indoors. Registration is required due to space limitations. \n  \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/jamnov1524/2024-12-20/ 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/2022/08/JamminWithYou.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20240530T175812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T231407Z UID:10006739-1734166800-1734181200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Natick Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. \n\nVisit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. \nSpring and Summer\nNatick Town Common\nThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135\nNatick \n\nFall and Winter\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\n13 Common Street\nNatick URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-farmers-market/2024-12-14/ LOCATION:Natick Common CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NatickFarmersMarket.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20241007T204025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T204154Z UID:10007113-1734001200-1734015600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Brack Career Center Walk In Hours DESCRIPTION:Drop in during our Walk In Hours and meet with a mentor to talk about your job search\, resume\, and general employment goals. \nWhether you are just starting to think about a change\, or you have been searching for some time\, we have professionals to help you discuss your employment goals. \nCome visit us at the Brack Career Develpment Center to get help on resume writing and review\, LinkedIn profiles\, job search advice\, interview tips\, and more. Open to all Natick residents at no cost! \nIf you have a resume make sure to bring that along. And do not stress if you don’t have one! URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/brack-career-center-walk-in-hours-8/2024-12-12/ LOCATION:Natick Service Council\, 2 Webster St.\, Natick\, MA\, 01760 CATEGORIES:FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Fall-2024-Brack-Walk-In-Schedule.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20241105T174956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T185729Z UID:10007123-1733846400-1733850000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Food Explorers -- Spring Rolls DESCRIPTION:Join Food Explorers for a delicious cooking program at the Bacon Free Library! \nYou’ll be making spring rolls with a Registered Dietitian. Learn how to soak and wrap your spring rolls and fill with an assortment of fresh veggies\, rice noodles\, and soy sauce. The recipe is nut free but will contain soy. \nThis in-person cooking class is for ages 16 and older. Registration is required. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/foodexp1224/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/foodexplorer-e1730829058462.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20241016T153114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T184827Z UID:10007116-1733580000-1733594400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:2024 Holiday Stroll and Holiday Tree Lightning DESCRIPTION:STROLL\, SHOP\, AND ENJOY THE LIGHTS IN NATICK CENTER! \nEvents on Natick Common: \nCome celebrate the season with Natick Recreation and Parks Department from  2-4:45pm! Enjoy a festive afternoon filled with holiday crafts\, fun games\, and special performances. Santa will be visiting Natick’s elementary schools on his fire truck from 2:45 to 4:45 and he’ll return to the Common at 4:45 to light the tree.  MORE DETAILS HERE \nBach to Rock  will be hosting an Instrument Petting Zoo from 2 to 3pm. \nEmpire Dance Company Join us on the Common from 3 to 3:30PM as we prepare for the holiday season with a festive performance! Offering free trials through January 31\, 2025. empiredancecompanyma@gmail.com (508) 397-2219 \n  \nMain Street and Beyond: \n SHOP LOCAL! Enjoy holiday specials like these from participating shops and restaurants downtown: \n\n\nBaylee Bee  Visit to find that perfect holiday outfit\, have your photo taken with Santa’s Elf\, and get 20% off all apparel! \n\nFive Crows Gallery & Handcrafted Gifts  20% OFF all Wall Art & Quilts over $30! \nDates and Olives  Dining inspired from Eastern Mediterranean cuisine\, keeping foods delicious fresh and nutritious in a vibrant ambience. \nPaper Fiesta  Shop for the holidays and enjoy Free Balloon Twisting from 2 to 5pm with Jonah’s Twisters! \nPlanted Collective  New store offering a curated selection of plant-inspired decor\, gifts\, and beautiful house plants. \n\nTen Trees Books will be giving away a canvas store tote with each purchase over $100. \nTCAN  Come see ELF on the big screen at 2pm! Free popcorn to anyone who mentions the Holiday Stroll!   \n\n\nUni – T Enjoy a 10% discount on any single item when you mention this promo. \nVivilicious Chocolates Truffles – turtles – hot chocolate – teas and coffees\, complimentary samples – perks and gift sets! \n\n\nFirst Congregational Church – Enjoy caroling with accompaniment from young musicians and a living crèche from 3 – 4:30 on the Front Porch of First Congregational Church of Natick. \n\n\n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/2024-holiday-stroll-and-holiday-tree-lightning/ CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Alt-3-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20240530T175812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T231407Z UID:10006738-1733562000-1733576400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Natick Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. \n\nVisit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. \nSpring and Summer\nNatick Town Common\nThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135\nNatick \n\nFall and Winter\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\n13 Common Street\nNatick URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-farmers-market/2024-12-07/ LOCATION:Natick Common CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NatickFarmersMarket.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20241007T183409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T174544Z UID:10007121-1733481000-1733482800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Jammin with You DESCRIPTION:Be prepared to laugh\, dance\, sing\, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun at the Bacon Free Library! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 – 7\, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes\, you’ll be humming and bopping all the way home. \nWith the cooler weather\, we have moved this program indoors. Registration is required due to space limitations. \n  \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/jamnov1524/2024-12-06/ 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/2022/08/JamminWithYou.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20241105T174153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T174153Z UID:10007120-1733068800-1733072400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Carols by Candlelight with Diane Taraz DESCRIPTION:Join the Bacon Free Library and the Natick Historical Society to hear Diane Taraz perform traditional Victorian Christmas carols this holiday season. \nMany of our holiday traditions and Christmas music were revived or created during the Victorian era in the mid-1800s. Diane will present these beloved carols and fascinating stories about their origins as she performs in a hand-sewn 1850s dress and accompanies herself on guitar and dulcimer. \nDiane Taraz has been writing her songs for years and breathing new life into traditional ones. She explains the intricacies of her music with a dry wit and a light touch. \nThis event is free\, but please register HERE in advance. \n  \nThis event will take place at the Natick History Museum (downstairs from the Bacon Free Library). URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/dtaraz1224/ LOCATION:Natick Historical Society Museum CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Family Friendly,History,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/VictorianChristmas.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20241029T171609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T171609Z UID:10007119-1732964400-1732968000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Bead Bracelets and Corn Husk Dolls with the Natick Nipmuc DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Bacon Free Library and make a beaded bracelet or a corn husk doll with members of the Natick Nipmuc. In honor of National Native American Heritage month\, members of the Natick Nipmuc Tribe will be on-site to teach you how to create these lovely traditional crafts. \nThis event is held in collaboration with the Natick Historical Society. \nNo need to sign up. Just stop by. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/nipmuccraft1124/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Family Friendly,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cornhuskdoll-e1730222160885.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20240530T175812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T231407Z UID:10006737-1732957200-1732971600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Natick Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. \n\nVisit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. \nSpring and Summer\nNatick Town Common\nThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135\nNatick \n\nFall and Winter\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\n13 Common Street\nNatick URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-farmers-market/2024-11-30/ LOCATION:Natick Common CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NatickFarmersMarket.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241201 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20241016T152422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T151240Z UID:10007115-1732924800-1733011199@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:2024 Small Business Saturday DESCRIPTION:Shop Natick on on Small Business Saturday\nIndependent businesses depend on you! \nSmall Business Saturday shoppers have the opportunity to receive a limited edition Natick Center tote bag! The bags are first come first serve\, and customers must make a $20 minimum purchase at any of the following participating stores: \n\nBaylee Bee\nCalliope Paperie\nDions\nFive Crows\nH. Brandt Jewelers\nListen Up Music\nMetro Pets\nPaper Fiesta/Hedgehog Belly\nPlanted Collective\nStucchi Jewelers\nTen Tree Books\nThe Frame Shop\nUni-T\nVivilicious Chocolates\n\nSmall Business Saturday Drop & Shop at Bloom and Grow\nParents can drop off their kiddos aged 5-10 for a fun 2-hour event where they can get creative with their bead bar and special crafts\, make new friends\, and play while they support small businesses. Click here for more information or to register. \nLooking for a map to follow while out and about in Natick Center?\nCheck out this map of NCCD members participating in Small Business Saturday. \n \n*Limited to 1 bag per person. \nThank you to MutualOne Bank for sponsoring our Small Business Saturday activities URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/2024-small-business-saturday/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Small-Business-Saturday-Bags-2024-e1732284105632.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20241007T184522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T171934Z UID:10007110-1732561200-1732564800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Q&A with Author and Historian Kathleen DuVal: “Native Nations: A Millennium in North America” (virtual) DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Ashland Public Library to bring you this conversation with Native American historian Kathleen DuVal. Listen in to learn more about the history of local Indigenous Peoples as well as for insight into their resilience and battle for self-sovereignty. \nProfessor\, historian\, and author Kathleen DuVal will discuss her book Native Nations: A Millennium in North America.  According to The Wall Street Journal\,  DuVal’s latest book is “An essential American history that places the power of Native nations at its center\, telling their story from the rise of ancient cities more than a thousand years ago to fights for sovereignty that continue today.” \nKathleen is a professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her field of expertise is early American history\, particularly interactions among Native Americans\, Europeans\, and Africans on the borderlands of North America. Her books include Independence Lost: Lives on the Edge of the American Revolution and Native Nations: A Millennium in North America. Find her on X. \n  \nThis program will be held over Zoom.  Please register to receive the meeting link. \nTo purchase a signed copy of her latest work\, go to the Aesop’s Fable website and request a signed book in the notes section at check out. \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/duval1124/ 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/2024/10/nativenations-e1728326712839.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20241006T211502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T141556Z UID:10007102-1732370400-1732374000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Tracking Dinosaurs with “Dinoman” DESCRIPTION:COME MEET SOME DINOSAURS! \n\nFollow DinoMan as he tracks dinosaurs who lived in the Mesozoic Era. We’ll discover how fossils are formed\, learn about how dinosaurs hunted\, what they ate and find out about the latest discoveries of dinosaurs in our midst. The tracks will lead us to life-sized dinosaurs!\nJoin us on this adventure with DinoMan as he educates and entertains us with his magic\, merry mayhem and magnificent dinosaurs.\nThis program is fun and informative for ages 4+ and is 45 minutes long.\n\nTICKET INFORMATION: Tickets\, $4.00 in advance through EventBrite or email fcc_events@firstchurchnatick.org to reserve and pay by Venmo. \nThe program is about 45 minutes long. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/tracking-dinosaurs-with-dinoman/ LOCATION:First Congregational Church (2 East Central Street) Natick CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dinoman.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20240530T175812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T231407Z UID:10006736-1732352400-1732366800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Natick Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. \n\nVisit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. \nSpring and Summer\nNatick Town Common\nThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135\nNatick \n\nFall and Winter\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\n13 Common Street\nNatick URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-farmers-market/2024-11-23/ LOCATION:Natick Common CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NatickFarmersMarket.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T081823 CREATED:20241029T170903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T171741Z UID:10007118-1732035600-1732039200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Sourdough Starter Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bacon Free Library for a workshop led by Sourdough Brandon.\nYou’ll learn how to make\, maintain\, and store a sourdough starter and you’ll go home with a piece of Brandon’s sourdough starter.\nRegistration is required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/sourdough1124/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sourdough.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR