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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-2/2025-11-01/
LOCATION:Natick Common
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010935
CREATED:20251114T161113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T161438Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Robin Baratz Original Oil Paintings
DESCRIPTION:Over the years\, Robin Baratz’s style\, detail\, depth\, texture\, and color have been lauded by her exhibit sponsors and patrons. Baratz responds instinctively to natural land and water and to the people. She has traveled to capture countrysides\, harbors\, and cityscapes of the United States\, Ireland\, Scotland\, Europe\, and Canada on her canvas. But\, no matter what the actual locales\, the scenes have broad appeal\, reminding us of people and places we remember fondly. \nAll paintings are available for purchase.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/robin-baratz-original-oil-paintings/
LOCATION:The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)\, 14 Summer Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)":MAILTO:info@tcan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010935
CREATED:20251014T181926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T183156Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: The History of the Flying Santa of the Lighthouses 1929-2025
DESCRIPTION:Since 1929\, Flying Santa has visited the men\, women\, and families of the Coast Guard who keep watch over our coastal waters at USCG stations and lighthouses.  The pioneering Maine pilot Bill Wincapaw inaugurated this program and\, along with his son Bill\, flew for two decades.  They recruited Edward Rowe Snow\, the popular New England historian and storyteller\, to join them; Snow kept the flights going through 1980. \nToday\, the nonprofit organization Friends of Flying Santa donates thousands of hours each year to ensure the success of the flights that visit the children of Coast Guard families from Maine to New York. \nJoin Jeremy D’Entremont\, historian of the U.S. Lighthouse Society and vice president of Friends of Flying Santa\, to learn about the colorful history of the Flying Santa program from 1929 to the present day. \nThis virtual program is presented in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and Ashland Public Library. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n  \nNOTE: This program will be recorded and available to view on the Ashland Library’s YouTube Channel.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflflysanta1125/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:History,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010935
CREATED:20251014T183525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T183525Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Wild Turkeys in Massachusetts with Mass Audubon
DESCRIPTION:The wild turkey\, synonymous with Thanksgiving and iconic within our region\, has not always held such a stable place in Massachusetts. There was a time when turkeys were overhunted nearly to the point of extinction. Thanks to a reintroduction program begun in the 1970s\, turkeys can now be found throughout the state in urban\, rural\, and suburban areas. \nIn this program\, Patti Steinman\, the education coordinator for Mass Audubon’s Connecticut River Valley Sanctuaries\, will talk turkey about the nature\, history\, and conservation needs of these native birds. \n  \nThis program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \nPLEASE REGISTER 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/bflturkey1125/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010935
CREATED:20250821T185736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T225725Z
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SUMMARY:TCAN Players: Puffs\, or\, Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
DESCRIPTION:The TCAN Players return with their production of PUFFS\, or\, Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic – a play written by Matt Cox\, and directed at TCAN by Danielle Woods. \nFor seven years\, a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. \nThis\, however\, is not his story. \nThis is the story of the young wizards of Hufflepuff House… who just happened to be there too. \nPUFFS is a play for anyone who has never been destined to save the world! This clever show “never goes more than a minute without a laugh” (Nerdist) giving you a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three potential heroes just trying to place fourth at a very dangerous magic school for kids. Overlooked and underestimated\, the Puffs are a perky\, well-meaning\, loyal group of outsiders with a thing for badgers. Their “hilariously heartfelt!” (Metro) and epic journey takes the classic story to new places and reimagines what a hero can be. \nCONTENT ADVISORY\nPUFFS\, like the source material it parodies\, can be considered PG-13. It features some adult language and situations. We leave it up to parents to decide for themselves if this show is right for those under the age of 13\, younger wizards may learn some new curses. \nDirected by Danielle Woods\nProduced by Amanda Greenslet and Dick Mandel \nOUR CAST \nWayne Hopkins – Scott Salley (Framingham)\nOliver Rivers – Sophia Kelley (Littleton)\nMegan Jones – Emily Isaac (Somerville)\nNarrator – Kirsty Vitarelli (Natick)\nErnie Mac\, A Certain Potions Teacher – Paul Antico (Cohasset)\nFirst Headmaster\, Professor McG – Cathy Merlo (Wellesley)\nJ Finch Fletchley\, Uncle Dave – Liv Tambascio (Boston)\nLianne\, Hannah\, Ginny – Liv Skerry (Holliston)\nSally Perks\, Blondo Malfoy – Tara Boudreau (Brighton)\nSusie Bones\, Harry\, Colin – Camryn Hafner (Somerville)\nCedric\, Mr Voldy – Jessica Moss (Newtonville)\nHannah\, Ensemble – Ann Springer (Natick)\nHelga\, Ensemble – Ellis Lennon (Hopkinton) \nPERFORMANCES \nFriday\, November 7\, 2025 | 7:30pm\nSaturday\, November 8\, 2025 | 7:30pm\nSunday\, November 9\, 2025 | 2:00pm\nThursday\, November 13\, 2025 | 7:30pm\nFriday\, November 14\, 2025 | 7:30pm\nSaturday\, November 15\, 2025 | 7:30pm\nSunday\, November 16\, 2025 | 2:00pm
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/tcan-players-puffs-or-seven-increasingly-eventful-years-at-a-certain-school-of-magic-and-magic/
LOCATION:The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)\, 14 Summer Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)":MAILTO:info@tcan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010935
CREATED:20250509T164912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T165006Z
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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-2/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Natick Common
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010935
CREATED:20251014T185551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T185551Z
UID:10007473-1762974000-1762977600@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: The Life and Career of Meryl Streep
DESCRIPTION:Acting careers rarely reach the trajectory of Meryl Streep\, a 21-time Academy Award nominee and 3-time winner. From frothy musicals like Mamma Mia! to sober dramas like Sophie’s Choice and Doubt\, enjoy a look at the life and career of this “screen queen” who shows no signs of slowing down. \nThis program will be led by Frank Mandosa\, a film historian and Massachusetts high school film and English teacher.  Frank is also the host of Reels of Cinema podcast and co-host of the Movies Across The Pod podcast. \nThis program is offered in collaboration between the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \nREGISTER HERE FOR ZOOM LINK.\n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \n\n\nACCESSIBILITY NOTE: The Tewksbury Public Library does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our events\, services or documentation. Contact Director Diane Giarrusso at 978-640-4490 or dgiarrusso@tewksbury-ma.gov at least two weeks before an event to arrange for modification\, or at any time you need accessible documents.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflstreep1125/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010935
CREATED:20251014T190237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T165129Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: History Book Club
DESCRIPTION:If you enjoy reading and talking about history\, check out the history book club hosted by the Bacon Free Library and the Natick Historical Society.   Each discussion\, led by the director of the Natick Historical Society\, is held over Zoom\, so you can join from the comfort of your home.   Copies of each book (regular print\, large print\, & audio) are available to check out from the Bacon Free Library.   Or you may order your own copy if you prefer to pick up at another library. \n  \nThis month\, join us for a virtual discussion of The Name of War: King Philip’s War and the origins of American identity by Jill Lepore. \nKing Philip’s War\, the excruciating racial war—colonists against Indigenous peoples—that erupted in New England in 1675\, was\, in proportion to population\, the bloodiest in American history… Telling the story of what may have been the bitterest of American conflicts\, and its reverberations over the centuries\, Lepore has enabled us to see how the ways in which we remember past events are as important in their effect on our history as were the events themselves. – Penguin Random House \n  \nFor details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom\, please contact  director@natickhistoricalsociety.org \nThe Zoom link to the discussion will be sent at a later date.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflhbc1125/
LOCATION:Natick Historical Society Museum
CATEGORIES:History,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010935
CREATED:20250509T164912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T165006Z
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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-2/2025-11-15/
LOCATION:Natick Common
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured,FREE
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NatickFarmersMarket.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010935
CREATED:20251014T144958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T144958Z
UID:10007470-1763211600-1763215200@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Eyes on Owls: an Interactive Wildlife Program
DESCRIPTION:Marcia and Mark Wilson have thrilled audiences of all ages with their live owl presentations for the past 30 years. It’s New England’s favorite wildlife program! This lively couple introduces you to 6 live owls up close and personal. Marcia brings the owls out one by one. Each bird is safely perched on her glove as she walks close to everyone\, providing intimate views of these secretive birds of prey. And\, everyone gets to practice the owls’ calls during the hooting lessons. The Wilsons highlight the owls’ unique adaptations\, habitats and behaviors in the wild\, while sharing tips on how you can look for owls yourself. Questions are welcomed. Recommended for ages 6+. Mark Wilson is the author of award-winning children’s books: Owling and The Snowy Owl Scientist.”Tickets:Tickets $7 from Eventbrite advance ticket sales only\, fees applyFollow this link for ticket purchase.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/eyes-on-owls-an-interactive-wildlife-program/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Community Events,Education,Family Friendly,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010935
CREATED:20251020T174321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T174321Z
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SUMMARY:Singing Back the Buffalo – a streaming documentary film
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous visionaries\, scientists and communities are rematriating the buffalo to the heart of the North American plains they once defined\, signaling a turning point for Indigenous nations\, the ecosystem\, and our collective survival. \nThis film is brought to you in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Natick Historical Society. \nPlease register on the BFL website to view the film. You will receive the link to screen the film on November 17th. The link will be good through December 1st.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflbuffalofilm/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Library,Movie Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010935
CREATED:20251020T175839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T175839Z
UID:10007477-1763575200-1763578800@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Fact & Fiction: The Art of British Spycraft
DESCRIPTION:Delve into modern British spy novels and the real-life characters and circumstances that inspired countless plot twists with author\, former UK resident\, and Anglophile Claire Evans.  In this program\, Claire will recount her visit to Bletchley Park\, the once top-secret hub of codebreakers vital to Allied intelligence during WWII. \nThis program will be held on Zoom.  Please register on the Bacon Free Library website to receive the Zoom link via email.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflbritishspy/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010935
CREATED:20250509T164912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T165006Z
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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-2/2025-11-22/
LOCATION:Natick Common
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010935
CREATED:20251113T222032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T222246Z
UID:10007485-1763809200-1763812800@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Abra-Kid-abra!
DESCRIPTION:Mike Bent’s AbraKidabra is an exciting and fun comedy magic show developed especially for kids and families. The show combines amazing magic\, big laughs\, audience participation and hilarious surprises for a one-of-a-kind\, interactive experience. In addition to being a Boston-area favorite\, Mike has done shows all over the country and around the world. He has performed at the White House in Washington D.C. ten times\, and was the warm-up act for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House Easter Egg Roll. The official White House program called Mike “one of the most creative and imaginative people in magic”. \nMike is also a featured performer at Hollywood’s famed Magic Castle. As a performer\, teacher and dad\, Mike knows how to use comedy and magic to entertain\, educate and motivate children. \nVisit: abrakidabra.com
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/abra-kid-abra/
LOCATION:The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)\, 14 Summer Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Community Events,Family Friendly,Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)":MAILTO:info@tcan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010935
CREATED:20250821T190448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T195709Z
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SUMMARY:Peter Mulvey
DESCRIPTION:Peter Mulvey has been a songwriter\, road-dog\, raconteur\, and almost-poet since before he can remember. In 1989 he spent a year in Ireland\, busking on the streets of Dublin and hitchhiking to whatever gigs he could find. Back stateside\, he spent a couple years gigging through the bars of his native Midwest before taking off for Boston\, where he returned to subway busking and coffeehouses. Small shows led to larger shows\, which eventually led to regional and then national touring. The wheels have not stopped since. \nTwenty albums\, one illustrated book\, thousands of live performances\, a TEDx talk\, a decades-long association with the National Youth Science Camp\, opening tours and gigs for luminaries such as Ani DiFranco\, Greg Brown\, Emmylou Harris and Chuck Prophet\, appearances on NPR\, an annual autumn tour by bicycle\, emceeing festivals\, hosting his own Lamplighter Sessions for years in Boston and in Wisconsin… he has built his life’s work on collaboration\, on an instinct for the eclectic and the vital. \nVisit: petermulvey.com
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/peter-mulvey/
LOCATION:The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)\, 14 Summer Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)":MAILTO:info@tcan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010935
CREATED:20251020T183604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T183604Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Discussing “The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook” with author Becky Libourel Diamond
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever tasted a sugar plum?  You’ve likely heard of them–thanks to the famous holiday poem A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore–but do you know what a sugar plum is?  You may be surprised to find out that they are not sugar-dusted plums (they are small\, oval hard candies).  This Gilded Age holiday sweet was pushed to the back of the pantry as America moved into the 20th century. \nJoin author Becky Libourel Diamond as she discusses her new book\, The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies and Treats from America’s Golden Era\, with all of the details that will go straight to your foodie heart.  The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook bridges the past and present\, bringing back sugar plums and other confections not typically found in modern cookbooks\, while revisiting some beloved favorites. \nPlease note that this is a discussion and NOT a cooking demo. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n\nAbout the Book\nWith origins that date back to the 19th century and even earlier\, the recipes in The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook have been adapted for today’s ingredients and appliances\, allowing cooks to recreate them in their own modern kitchens.  Each recipe provides a colorful glimpse into the era\, featuring the fascinating history behind each cookie\, its ingredients\, and its baking methods. There are also sidebars throughout\, offering tidbits of Christmas lore of the era. \nAbout the Author\nA food writer\, librarian\, and historian\, Becky Libourel Diamond has had a varied career combining writing and research.  In The Thousand Dollar Dinner\, Becky tells the unique story of a 19th century “Top Chef”-style competition between Philadelphia restauranteur James Parkinson and the Delmonico family of New York.  In Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America’s First Cooking School\, Becky offers a delicious profile of a successful 19th century pastry chef who also ran an innovative cooking school for young women.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfldiamond1125/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010935
CREATED:20251020T185755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T185755Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: The Impact of 500 Years of Colonialism on the Abenaki and Wabanki Tribes with Anne Jennison
DESCRIPTION:The “People of the Dawnland” (Abenaki/Wabanaki) of New Hampshire and the Northeast are the first Indigenous peoples in North America to have had contact with Europeans.  In this presentation\, Anne Jennison examines how European colonization of North America impacted generations of Abenaki/Wabanaki people and highlights the ways in which the Abenaki/Wabanaki peoples have acted as agents of their own change through education\, self-advocacy\, and efforts to revitalize their languages and traditional arts\, as well as by working with archeologists\, anthropologists\, and scientists to recover and reveal more about their history and traditional knowledge. \nThis program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library\, the Groton Public Library\, and the Natick Historical Society. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n  \nAbout the Speaker\nAnne Jennison is a traditional Native American storyteller and historian of European and Abenaki heritage.  While Anne’s storytelling skills have been polished by more than 30 years of experience sharing Indigenous lesson stories with audiences of all kinds\, she also believes that her growth and development as a human being has been deeply influenced by internalizing the content of the Northeastern lesson stories that she tells.  With Master Degrees in both storytelling and history\, Anne also brings a wealth of cultural and historical knowledge to enrich her retelling of timeless Northeast Woodlands Native American stories.  Anne is listed on the New Hampshire Traditional Artists Roster as a traditional Native American storyteller & craftsperson and now also has two presentation programs available through the Humanities To Go\, a program offered by NH Humanities. \nAdditionally\, Anne is the current Vice Chair of the NH Commission on Native American Affairs and is also a member of the the Indigenous NH Collaborative Collective\, an Affiliate Faculty member for the University of New Hampshire Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) Minor\, and a co-creator of the “People of the Dawnland” interpretive exhibit about the Abenaki/Wabanaki peoples at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth\, NH.  Anne continues to act as a consultant for the museum’s ongoing Abenaki Heritage Initiative — a plan to develop and sustain exhibits and events at Strawbery Banke Museum that focus on the history and culture of the Abenaki\, Indigenous peoples of New Hampshire and the Northeast\, both past and present. \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/bflajennison1125/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:History,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T130000
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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-2/2025-11-29/
LOCATION:Natick Common
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010935
CREATED:20251110T154915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T154915Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Join Natick Rec & Parks & Natick Center Cultural District in our Holiday Lighting/Stroll \nEnjoy activities\, drop off donations for your neighbors\, and shop local on Sunday\, November 30 from 3:00-5:00pm. \nGet in the holiday spirit! We will be collecting food donations for Natick Service Council & a Place to Turn\, toy donations for Toys for Tots\, and the Natick Police Department will bring out their Giving Tree! \nAdditional activities include music\, crafts\, a seasonal story time\, and more! \nStop by Vivilicious Chocolates for free hot chocolate from 3:00-5:00 PM at 13 S Main Street in Natick\, directly across from the Natick Common. \nKeep an eye out for Santa around town\, from 2:30-5:00pm\, where he will make a special appearance to turn on the lights on the Common! Santa will make stops at each elementary school\, with help from Natick Police & Fire!
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/holiday-stroll/
LOCATION:Natick Common
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family Friendly,FREE,Shopping
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