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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T093000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Diwali – take & make craft for all ages
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Bacon Free Library during the week of October 28th and pick up your free Take & Make Diwali craft.  This easy-to-make craft is for all ages.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/diwalicraft/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20240925T181203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T181203Z
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SUMMARY:Spooktacular Halloween Party
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 26th\nNatick Town Common\n12:00 – 3:00 pm\n(plus trick or treating at local businesses until 4:00 pm) \nEnjoy an afternoon of Fall and Halloween themed FREE events on the Town Common including ballon twisting\, temporary tattoos\, crafts & more! \nTRICK OR TREAT: You can Visit any of the participating downtown shops between 12:00-4:00pm for a treat or enjoy the festivities on the common at your own pace throughout the event. There will not be a designated trick-or-treat parade this year. Tune in closer to the date for a map of all businesses participating and event details!
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/spooktacular-halloween-party-2/
LOCATION:Natick Common
CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20240530T175812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T231407Z
UID:10006732-1729933200-1729947600@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/2024-10-26/
LOCATION:Natick Common
CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20241007T181145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T183013Z
UID:10007104-1729852200-1729855800@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Preschool Pumpkin Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bacon Free Library for some messy fall fun! \nWe’ll have a variety of craft stations\, sensory bins\, and fine motor activities\, all involving pumpkins. Recommended for ages 1-5 with a caregiver. Wear clothes and shoes that can get messy! \nThis program will be outdoors\, weather permitting. Due to limited supplies\, registration is required. Please register separately for each child attending. \nPumpkins donated by Tilly & Salvy’s Bacon Street Farm.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/pumpkinparty24/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20240927T175410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T141717Z
UID:10007100-1729422000-1729443600@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Natick Open Studios 2024
DESCRIPTION:Natick Open Studios is a two-day event and an opportunity for the public to meet and visit with artists living or working in Natick in informal settings to learn about their art and to purchase unique artistic creations directly from the artists. \nThe Natick Art Association is presently comprised of more than seventy artists working in a broad array of artistic mediums. They include painters\, printmakers\, sculptors\, potters\, mosaic artists\, jewelers\, fiber artists\, photographers\, and mixed media artists. About 40 of the organization’s members will participate in this year’s Open Studio weekend. \nTraditionally held the third weekend in October\, this year marks the 22nd anniversary of this town-wide event. Open studios are held at several group locations in Natick Center and at private studios all across town.\nSome artists will offer live demonstrations during the open studio weekend and refreshments will be offered. \nClick here to view a map of the Open Studios locations. \n 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-open-studios-2024/2024-10-20/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20240927T175410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T141717Z
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SUMMARY:Natick Open Studios 2024
DESCRIPTION:Natick Open Studios is a two-day event and an opportunity for the public to meet and visit with artists living or working in Natick in informal settings to learn about their art and to purchase unique artistic creations directly from the artists. \nThe Natick Art Association is presently comprised of more than seventy artists working in a broad array of artistic mediums. They include painters\, printmakers\, sculptors\, potters\, mosaic artists\, jewelers\, fiber artists\, photographers\, and mixed media artists. About 40 of the organization’s members will participate in this year’s Open Studio weekend. \nTraditionally held the third weekend in October\, this year marks the 22nd anniversary of this town-wide event. Open studios are held at several group locations in Natick Center and at private studios all across town.\nSome artists will offer live demonstrations during the open studio weekend and refreshments will be offered. \nClick here to view a map of the Open Studios locations. \n 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-open-studios-2024/2024-10-19/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20240530T175812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T231407Z
UID:10006731-1729328400-1729342800@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/2024-10-19/
LOCATION:Natick Common
CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20240624T173021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T200618Z
UID:10007024-1729238400-1729270800@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Jammin with You
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bacon Free Library and 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. \nIf the weather is 55 degrees or warmer\, the program will be held outdoors behind the library\, so bring a blanket or towel for sitting on the grass. If it’s rainy or under 55 degrees\, we’ll meet indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfljamjuly241/2024-10-18/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20241007T204025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T204154Z
UID:10007111-1729162800-1729177200@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-8/2024-10-17/
LOCATION:Natick Service Council\, 2 Webster St.\, Natick\, MA\, 01760
CATEGORIES:FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20240530T175812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T231407Z
UID:10006730-1728723600-1728738000@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/2024-10-12/
LOCATION:Natick Common
CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20241007T180712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T182937Z
UID:10007103-1728586800-1728590400@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:In Conversation with Historical Fiction Author Madeline Martin (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Ashland Public Library to bring you author Madeline Martin. \nThis one is for book lovers everywhere! We’re so pleased to be chatting with author Madeline Martin about her newest release\, The Booklover’s Library\, as well as several of her other book-related books such as The Keeper of Hidden Books and The Librarian Spy. We hope you can join us for this fun and fascinating conversation. \n\nMadeline Martin is a New York Times\, USA Today\, Publisher’s Weekly\, and internationally bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance with books that have been translated into more than 25 languages. \nShe lives in sunny Florida with her two daughters (known collectively as the minions)\, two incredibly spoiled cats\, and a man so wonderful he’s been dubbed Mr. Awesome. She is a die-hard history lover who will happily lose herself in research any day. When she’s not writing\, researching or ‘moming’\, you can find her spending time with her family at Disney or sneaking a couple spoonfuls of Nutella while laughing over cat videos. She also loves to travel\, attributing her fascination with history to having spent most of her childhood as an Army brat in Germany. \n\n\nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflmmartin1124/
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20240909T184549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T184652Z
UID:10007096-1728496800-1728500400@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Closing the Garden (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:As the gardening season comes to a close\, we at the Bacon Free Library are looking for advice on closing down the garden.  In this virtual program\, the experts at Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will explain why fall is the best time to get a jump start on the following year. We’ll explore pruning\, seed saving\, mulching\, composting\, and more.\n\nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the program link. \nImage by AC works Co.\, Ltd. from Pixabay
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflclosegarden24/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/gardening_closing.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20240909T183245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T183245Z
UID:10007095-1728406800-1728412200@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Reception – Quilts by Frances Caruso Daneault
DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is thrilled to welcome back former Assistant Director and Children’s Librarian extraordinaire Fran Daneault to exhibit her spectacular collection of quilts. Along with raising her two sons in Natick and working at the Bacon\, Fran has also spent years perfecting her crafting skills. She applies the same energy\, creativity\, joy\, and humor to her artistic works that she brought in working with children and families at the BFL\, where she frequently wore and gifted some of her handmade creations. \nA longtime resident of Natick\, Fran and her husband recently relocated to New Hampshire\, where Fran can be found walking on the beach\, volunteering in her local library\, and quilting up a storm. \nFran’s quilts will be on display at the BFL from September 19th – October 30th.  Join us at this reception to view the quilts and visit with Fran. \n  \nFrom Fran: \n \nI am a scrappy\, wonky\, modern\, art quilter who sometimes makes traditional quilts. \nI like learning in classes and workshops but have trouble sticking to a pattern. \nFor fabric\, I collect randomly spaced dots\, paisleys\, loudly busy prints and happy colors. I think\, perhaps wrongly\, that they all go together. \nI own way too much fabric but still feel the need to give orphaned fabrics a home. \nI hope you enjoy this collection of quilts.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflfranreception/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Arts Classes and Education,Cultural Events,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20240912T152208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T152208Z
UID:10007097-1728154800-1728158400@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Festive-All Concert Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us in a celebration of our newly renovated Sanctuary and Kitchen. Featuring musicians from First Congregational Church\, Walnut Hill\, other local ensembles and the Boston School of Dance. \nAll are invited to a reception after the concert. \nThe event includes a freewill offering to support MetroWest Free Medical Program as well as future events at FCCN. \nFor more information\, visit FCCNatick.org. \nJoin our community where we gather to create\, connect\, and care for the world! \nParking available in the side parking lot\, handicapped accessible.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/festive-all-concert-community-celebration/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Natick
CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE,Performances
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/qtq80-iPopm8-e1726154401128.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T111500
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20240827T173014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T173014Z
UID:10007035-1728122400-1728126900@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Read to a Dog
DESCRIPTION:Children 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/bflrtad1024/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20240530T175812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T231407Z
UID:10006729-1728118800-1728133200@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/2024-10-05/
LOCATION:Natick Common
CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NatickFarmersMarket.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20240624T173021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T200618Z
UID:10007023-1728028800-1728061200@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Jammin with You
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bacon Free Library and 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. \nIf the weather is 55 degrees or warmer\, the program will be held outdoors behind the library\, so bring a blanket or towel for sitting on the grass. If it’s rainy or under 55 degrees\, we’ll meet indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfljamjuly241/2024-10-04/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/JamminWithYou.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20240827T172653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T172653Z
UID:10007034-1727722800-1727726400@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Boston Fires with Author and Historian David Kruh (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Ashland Public Library to bring you author and historian\, David Kruh. \nIn this virtual program\, David will guide us through several devastating fires and their impact on Boston\, from the many “great” fires of the 17th\, 18th\, and 19th centuries (including the truly Great Fire of 1872)\, the Cocoanut Grove tragedy of 1942 (which killed 492)\, and the Hotel Vendome fire of 1972 (which resulted in the deaths of eight fire fighters.) \nHow did these fires happen? What was learned from these events? What\, if anything\, was done to try to prevent similar catastrophes? David’s newest slide show\, filled with images from these events\, answers these and other questions. \nPlease register HERE for the Zoom link.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflkruh924/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:History,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20240827T171706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T171804Z
UID:10007033-1727523000-1727526600@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Mind Reader Gregg Dwyer
DESCRIPTION:Gregg Dwyer has been involved in the arts for many years and is willing to give you a peek into the magical world which has been hidden from most.  Gregg’s goal is not to trick you\, but to help you see the vast potential that lies deep within your own mind. Gregg started as an escape artist and an illusionist on Doug Henning’s Broadway hit “The Magic Show.”\n \n  \nJoin us on the lawn of the Bacon Free Library for this amazing experience. No reservations necessary. \nIn case of rain\, this event will be held indoors with limited seating.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfldwyer/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library,Performances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20240830T181115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T205125Z
UID:10007036-1727517600-1727542800@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Natick Powwow
DESCRIPTION:Annual Harvest Moon and Creator Praise Celebration\nHosted by the Massachusetts Praying Indians of Natick Tribe \nNatick Powwow \nSeptember 28\, 2024 – 10am – 5pm \nHonoring Naticksqw Chief Caring Hands  \n“The earth is sacred\, Creator says it is so. Join us and give honor to this sacred bond. Let the soles of your moccasins feel the power of the Great Spirit” ~Naticksqw Chief Caring Hands \nHow good and pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity. –ps. 133:1 \nCochituate State Park.\n43 Commonwealth Rd\, Natick\, MA\nGates open at 10am ~ Grand Entry at 1pm\n*Honoring the Elders *Singing *Dancing *Storytelling *Food *and more!\n<< Public Welcome: FREE ADMISSION >> \nThis powwow is held the last Saturday of September every year. We thank the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Town of Natick for allowing our tribe during this time to ceremony on our sacred land.\nwww.natickprayingindians.org \nABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED \n 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-powwow/
LOCATION:Cochituate State Park\, 43 Commonwealth Rd\, Natick\, MA\, 01770
CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20240530T175812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T231407Z
UID:10006728-1727514000-1727528400@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/2024-09-28/
LOCATION:Natick Common
CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20240827T155440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T155515Z
UID:10007032-1727290800-1727294400@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Changing Weather in MetroWest: Extreme Heat\, Flooding\, & Wind (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is here and impacting our weather systems. \nJoin us for this virtual program to learn how weather systems are changing in MetroWest\, how extreme heat has impacted MetroWest\, and how we can prepare for extreme weather. \nLast summer\, Natick\, Ashland\, Framingham\, and Holliston took part in a heat study conducted by the McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University. The findings of that study are helping to explain the relationship between nature and heat islands located in MetroWest.  This program is presented by the sustainability staff from Ashland\, Natick\, and Framingham in partnership with Dr. Irene Porro\, the Director of the McAuliffe Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Ashland Public Library\, the Framingham Public Library\, the Holliston Public Library and the Morse Institute to bring you this program. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library in collaboration with the sustainability coordinators in Ashland\, Framingham\, and Natick. \n\n  \nPlease register HERE for the Zoom link.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflheat924/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library,STEM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20240827T151543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T151543Z
UID:10007031-1727287200-1727290800@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Canning\, Freezing\, & Dehydrating with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Got way too much production from your garden this year?  No problem!  We’ll show you the easiest and best ways to preserve it all. \nThe Bacon Free Library is happy to welcome the experts at Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens to teach us about canning\, freezing and dehydrating. \nThis program will be held over Zoom; register to receive the Zoom meeting link.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflcanning924/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20240827T150931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T150931Z
UID:10007030-1727118000-1727121600@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Author Heather Wolf Discusses "Find & Identify More Birds: How to Pick a Patch" (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Ashland Library to bring you bestselling author Heather Wolf\, who will be discussing how to find and identify more birds by picking a “patch\,” a place close to home where you can watch birds often. She’ll give tips on how to pick a patch and how to use it not only as a “classroom” to become a better birder\, but also as a way to connect more deeply with the nature that surrounds you. \nPlease register HERE for the Zoom link.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflhwolf924/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20230714T194938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T224041Z
UID:10006569-1727013600-1727028000@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Natick PorchFest!
DESCRIPTION:Natick Porchfest 2024 has been moved to the Rain Date – Sunday\, September 22\, 2024\, from 2-6PM\nWe are looking for people to host musicians on their Porches\, for Neighborhood Coordinators and Musicians to help us plan for PorchFest 2024. Natick Center Porchfest is a grassroots community music festival\, and it’s free! Musicians play on front porches\, driveways\, and front yards. Attendees enjoy lots of free music and local color as they walk and bike around the neighborhoods. It’s a great opportunity for local musicians to share their talents with their neighbors and for residents to discover their neighborhoods anew!\nAn event map and schedule will be available on our site (natickporchfest.org) as we lead up to September 21st. (The rain date is the following day (September 22nd) from 2-6 pm.  \n\n\nPlease sign up at natickporchfest.org!\nCheck out the street list below to see which neighborhoods have been selected:\n\n\nArea #1: Washington St.\, Walnut St.\, Harvard St.\, Franklin St.\, Florence St.\, David Drive.\n\n\nArea #2: Grant St.\, Wilson St.\, Sheridan St.\, Sherman St.\, Avon St.\, Garfield St.\, Chester St.\, Morse St.\n\n\nArea #3: Pond St.\, Maple St.\, Plain St.\, Park St.\, Western Ave.\, Floral Ave.\, Waban St.\nNote: Additional Areas/Locations will be considered based on the volume of interest and availability of artists.\n\n\n\nIt is generously sponsored by Music Go Round Boston located on Rt. 9 in Natick.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-porchfest-2024/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20240530T175812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T231407Z
UID:10006727-1726909200-1726923600@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/2024-09-21/
LOCATION:Natick Common
CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140149
CREATED:20240903T134029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T141657Z
UID:10007037-1726765200-1726772400@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Grand Opening of the VIVILICIOUS Chocolate Boutique
DESCRIPTION:Community members are cordially invited to come sample locally made artisan chocolates — from bars to truffles and more — as we celebrate the ribbon-cutting of this exciting new shop at 13 South Main Street on the Natick Green. Proprietor Viviane Gontijo asks attendees this evening to help her in supporting the Natick Community Organic Farm by donating whatever you can at the door. Funds raised will be used to purchase new equipment for the farm. \nThe event is free to all\, but donations to the NCOF are cheerfully accepted.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/grand-opening-of-the-vivilicious-chocolate-boutique/
LOCATION:13 South Main Street\, 13 South Main Street\, Natick\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140150
CREATED:20240826T210248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T210321Z
UID:10007029-1726686000-1726689600@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Eastern European Book Club (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join Konstantin Starikov on Zoom for the first book of our new Eastern European Book Club\, with a discussion of Maybe Esther: A Family Story by Katia Petrowskaja (Author)\, Shelley Frisch (Translator). “Maybe Esther is the inventive\, unique\, and extraordinarily moving debut memoir that pieces together the fascinating story of one woman’s family across twentieth-century Russia\, Ukraine\, Poland\, and Germany.”\n \nKonstantin Starikov is a librarian and user experience designer with a focus on digital accessibility. Born in Ukraine\, Konstantin lived in New England for over 30 years. He is a resident of Framingham and enjoys learning about local histories of New England towns. Konstantin has received a doctorate in Slavic Literatures and Languages from Brown University.  \nCopies of the book are available at the library. \nOrder your own copy HERE \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact Konstantin at: konstantin.starikov@gmail.com
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/eeurobc924/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140150
CREATED:20230510T145923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T183809Z
UID:10006461-1726394400-1726412400@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:2024 Art in the Park
DESCRIPTION:The Natick Artists’ Association will host Art in the Park at Shaw Park (that nice green space across the street from the Bacon Free Library). Over two dozen local artists will enjoy the fresh air and offer their art for your enjoyment. \nRain Date: September 22\, 2024 \nPhoto courtesy of the Natick Report
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/2024-art-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Shaw Park\, Natick\, MA
CATEGORIES:Arts Classes and Education,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140150
CREATED:20240909T182107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T182107Z
UID:10007094-1726313400-1726317000@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/bflinstrument924/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Library
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