BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Natick Center Cultural District - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://natickcenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Natick Center Cultural District REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T200000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250519T174926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T200202Z UID:10007314-1750705200-1750708800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: “Dead End Road” with True Crime Author E.C. Hanson DESCRIPTION:In June 1977\, Renee Freer\, nicknamed Giggles\, went out to play with her friends. A few hours later\, she was found bludgeoned to death with a rock. In a true crime book unlike most others\, E.C. Hanson stumbles upon an unsolved murder case that haunted his former stepfather. Unable to get specifics from the old and new guard of detectives\, Hanson forges ahead\, mining what he can from previously released articles and people who lived in the neighborhood at the time. An unusual yet passionate text\, Dead End Road honors Renee Freer’s memory and asks “how will you help?” \nJoin us for this conversation with E.C. Hanson as he discusses this book\, his research\, and his goal in pursuing this cold case. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with the Chelmsford\, Groton\, and Tewksbury Libraries and is in partnership with a multitude of MA & NH libraries. \nRegister here for the Zoom link \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/hansonbfl625/ CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/freer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T200000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250519T174408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T170822Z UID:10007313-1750100400-1750104000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Summer Romance Beach Read Recommendations with Lorelei of Lorelei’s Lit Lair DESCRIPTION:If you know romance\, you probably know Lorelei!  Affectionately referred to as a passionate romance ambassador\, Lorelei has been offering book recommendations through social media since 2010.  In this program\, Lorelei will chat about the books she’s looking forward to reading this summer — the best of romance beach reads!  If your TBR pile isn’t already groaning\, it will be!  Grab a cool drink and join us. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library\, the Chelmsford\, Groton\, and Tewksbury Libraries and is in partnership with a multitude of MA & NH libraries. \nRegister here for the Zoom link \n\nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/loreleibfl625/ CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Lorelei-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T110000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250519T174054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T165643Z UID:10007312-1749810600-1749812400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Read-a-Story\, Dance-a-Story DESCRIPTION:Join us on the lawn of the Bacon Free Library for an outdoor dance class inspired by the enchanting tale\, The Firebird. We’ll glide through spellbound forests\, flap like mystical birds\, and break a powerful curse with our dance. Perfect for young movers and curious minds\, this class blends storytelling\, dance\, and music for a joyful and expressive experience. Recommended for ages 3-8. No dance experience needed – just bring your imagination! \nThis class will be taught by Ms. Ashlie from the Community Dance Academy at Walnut Hill School for the Arts. \nRegistration is required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/walhillballet625/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WHS-Story.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T170000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250519T172645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T180615Z UID:10007311-1749801600-1751043600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:VANISH: Disappearing Icons of a Rural America – streaming documentary film DESCRIPTION:VANISH chronicles the “visual preservation” adventures of fine art photographer\, Jim Westphalen\, as he travels across the country seeking out and creating stunning imagery of America’s disappearing rural structures. Equal parts art\, history\, and storm chasing\, this film takes you on a road-trip with Westphalen as he races against time and the unrelenting elements to capture the extraordinary beauty of aging barns\, one-room schoolhouses\, grain elevators\, prairie churches\, and other classic structures that our country’s rural heritage was built upon. Vanish also features deep-dive interviews with preservation experts as well as the passionate people who strive and struggle to save these fading treasures\, sharing their intimate stories of dreams\, loss\, and triumphs. \nPlease register to view the film. You will receive the link to screen the film on June 13th. The link will be good through June 27th. \nThe streaming link may not be shared with anyone outside of your class\, campus event or community event\, or posted on any website or social media page that is accessible to the public. Do not post this on Youtube\, Facebook or any public platform. GOOD DOCS film and video content is protected by United States copyright law. Duplication\, reproduction\, alteration\, television broadcast or cablecast\, (except for on- campus closed circuit)\, loaning for a fee\, leasing\, sublicensing to others or use for any commercial purposes (i.e. charging admission) is strictly prohibited without express written permission from GOOD DOCS. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/vanishbfl625/ CATEGORIES:Library,Movie Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Vanish.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T183000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250519T172031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T174150Z UID:10007310-1749576600-1749580200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Juggling Class for Adults DESCRIPTION:Learn some basic juggling skills in this fun outdoor class from our neighbors at Eastern Acrobatics! \nThis session is for adults. \nRegistration is required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/jugglingadults625/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Juggle-adults.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T173000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250519T171734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T173359Z UID:10007309-1749573000-1749576600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Juggling Class for Kids DESCRIPTION:Kids will learn some basic juggling skills in this fun outdoor class from our neighbors at Eastern Acrobatics! \nGeared toward kids ages 7 and up. \nRegistration is required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/jugglingkids625/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Juggle-kids.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T113000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250519T171515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T174805Z UID:10007308-1749466800-1749468600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Circus Tots Class DESCRIPTION:Kids can take their first steps into the magical world of circus with this class from our neighbors at Eastern Acrobatics! Kids ages 3-6 will learn some simple and fun circus skills outdoors on the BFL lawn. \nRegistration is required for each child attending. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/circustots625/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Circus-Tots.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T170000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250527T171805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T141923Z UID:10007321-1749024000-1749056400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Maps of Natick DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Bacon Free Library to view a selection of Natick Historical Society’s maps of Natick\, on display May 21st to June 30th.  These fascinating reproductions show the streets\, properties\, and bodies of water of Natick\, while some also display sketches of trees & buildings\, and in one case\, the handwritten names of property owners.  Among the historic gems are: \n\nan 1830 land survey of Bigelow Mills\nan 1887 map of Cochituate\nan 1887 rendering of South Natick including sketches of noteworthy buildings\na map of Felchville\, circa 1908\nan illustrated map reproduced in 1976 by Natick Five Cents Savings Bank for the Town of Natick Bicentennial Committee\n\nThese maps are available for viewing and for sale year round in the Natick History Museum.  For more information\, visit www.natickhistoricalsociety.org URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natickmapsbfl25/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:History,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bacon-Library-Map.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T200000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250519T171006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T173011Z UID:10007307-1748890800-1748894400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Death in the National Parks with Author Randi Minetor DESCRIPTION:Why do some people lose their lives in America’s national parks? Randi Minetor\, author of seven books in the nonfiction Death in the National Parks series\, will explore the fatal mistakes people make when they venture into unfamiliar wilderness. Some forget critical steps in their preparation\, forging off into wild lands far too challenging for their level of experience. Some refuse advice\, ignoring warnings from rangers and more seasoned adventurers. Others are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time\, becoming victims of a lightning strike or a falling rock—or ravenous grizzly bears. And some fall prey to human predators. \nRandi will share highlights of her in-depth research and what it reveals about the people who perish in the parks. Most importantly\, she will provide tips on how to avoid your own disaster in a national park. Be ready for your summer vacation plans with this pertinent and\, probably\, humorous presentation! \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Chelmsford\, Groton\, and Tewksbury Libraries and is in partnership with a multitude of MA & NH libraries.   \nPlease register here for the Zoom link.  \n  \nAbout the Author\nBorn and raised in Rochester\, NY\, Randi Minetor discovered the backcountry wonders of America’s national parks in 1992 with her husband\, photographer/lighting designer Nic Minetor. That first trip changed her life\, and by 2000\, the Minetors had pledged to see all 391 (now 429) national parks in their lifetimes. They found a way to subsidize this passion in 2006\, when they began writing and photographing books on the parks for The Globe Pequot Press (now Rowman & Littlefield). Today Randi has written more than 90 books\, including seven books in the nonfiction Death in the National Parks series\, ten hiking guides in New York State\, several bird-finding guides\, and even reference books on health topics. To date\, they have visited 354 national parks. In addition\, Nic’s photography appears in eight Quick Reference Guides to the Birds\, Trees\, and Wildflowers of New York City and New York State\, and The Trees and Wildflowers of the Mid-Atlantic States. The Minetors live in Rochester\, NY. \n  \nNote: This program will be recorded and a link will be sent to all registrants soon after the program. It will be available on YouTube for one month. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/deathnp625/ CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/national-parks.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T200000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250415T182124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T221309Z UID:10007226-1748458800-1748462400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Q&A with Romance Author Nalini Singh on “Archangel’s Ascension” DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively conversation with blockbuster romance author\, Nalini Singh.  We’ll definitely chat about her most recent Guild Hunter Series book Archangel’s Ascension\, and there will be spoilers — you have been warned!!  Be prepared for a rapid fire Q&A about all things SparkleBell — we’ll have our own questions but we know that Nalini fans are endlessly curious and enthusiastic so we expect this will be a wonderfully raucous discussion. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is held in partnership with the Bacon Free Library and a multitude of MA Libraries. \n  \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. This program is at 7pm ET (Boston Time). If you know you cannot make it live please do not register with zoom (so we have plenty of space for those who can attend) but  fill out THIS FORM to receive the video link.  \nFor more information about Nalini and this program\, click here. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflsingh/ CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nalini-Singh.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T120000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250415T181847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T155552Z UID:10007225-1748084400-1748088000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Instrument Petting Zoo DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with Bach to Rock in Wellesley to bring you this instrument petting zoo. B2R will bring a variety of musical instruments to the Bacon for 60 minutes of instrument exploration to give people of all ages a chance to learn about instruments and experience playing them. This event will be held outdoors at our picnic table. \nPlease stop by to try out an instrument\, or two\, that you’re curious about. No registration required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflinstzoomay/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Morse-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T183000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250415T181638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T173140Z UID:10007224-1747762200-1747765800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:How to Create a Homegrown National Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and informative stroll around the lovely grounds of the Bacon Free Library.  Our gardening guru Monica Foley will point out and discuss the native plants in our gardens.  She will offer many practical ideas to help you encourage birds and other pollinators to your yard and to increase the biodiversity in your property.  You will learn how the BFL became a Certified Wildlife Habitat\, as well as the requirements to acquire a Homegrown National Park sign for your yard.  There will be time for questions. \nNo registration necessary. \nIn case of rain\, this event will be rescheduled to Tuesday\, May 27th at 5:30pm. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflnatlpark/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Homegrown-National-Park.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250415T181319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T161937Z UID:10007223-1747681200-1747684800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Q&A with Romance and Mystery Writer Olivia Waite DESCRIPTION:Listen in — or bring questions and join in — to this fun conversation with romance author\, Olivia Waite.  Olivia has brought her blend of heart and humor to historical romance\, fantasy\, science fiction\, and essays\, so who knows where the conversation might lead!  You can be sure we’ll delve into her newest book\, Murder by Memory\, the first in the Dorothy Gentleman sci-fi mystery series. Bring your questions as this is going to be a rapid fire\, AMA (ask me anything) Q&A! \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Ashland Public Library. \nPlease register here for the Zoom link. \nFor more information on Olivia and this program\, click here. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflwaite/ CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Olivia-Waite.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T200000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250415T181033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T161416Z UID:10007222-1747076400-1747080000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Author Heather Wolf Discusses How to Experience Spring Bird Migration to the Fullest DESCRIPTION: Join Heather Wolf\, author of Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are and Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront\, as she shares tips for jumping into the nature documentary happening around you\, also known as spring bird migration!  Learn how to find more migrating birds and witness their fascinating behaviors\, as well as cue into birds that will be breeding and raising young in your area. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library\, and the Chelmsford\, Groton\, and Tewksbury Libraries and is in partnership with a multitude of MA & NH libraries.   \nPlease register here for the Zoom link.  \nFor more information on Heather and this program\, click here. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflwolf/ CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Heather-Bird.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T200000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250415T180730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T180730Z UID:10007221-1746471600-1746475200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Author Shannon Reed Discusses “Why We Read” DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**   \nThis program is for readers everywhere!  Join us as we chat with author Shannon Reed about her latest book\, Why We Read: On Bookworms\, Libraries\, and Just One More Page Before Lights Out.  Why DO we read?  What compels us to?  What holds our attention?  How many of us remember reading by a flashlight after hours?  Shannon will have the scoop and will be answering lots of our questions. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is held in partnership with the Bacon Free Library and a multitude of MA Libraries. \nPlease register here for the Zoom link.  \nFor more information on Shannon and this program\, click here. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflreed/ CATEGORIES:Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T200000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250324T174953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T175806Z UID:10007181-1745866800-1745870400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: No More Curse! A History of the Red Sox with Author/Historian David Kruh DESCRIPTION:Take me out to the ballgame with David Kruh! \nBased on his research for his musical\, The Curse is Reversed!\, David takes us to the roots of Boston baseball\, when\, just like today\, the team captured the hearts of the people of Boston. We will look back at the real story behind Harry Frazee and his sale of slugger Babe Ruth. Relive the (sometimes frustrating) saga of the Boston Red Sox and their ultimately successful struggle for a World Series championship. \n  \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library and the Bacon Free Library. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK \nRecording note: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \n  \nAbout the Author:\nDavid Kruh is a former New Yorker and a 1978 graduate of the University of Maryland. While earning his Masters in Computer Engineering at Boston University\, David worked as an engineer at WRKO Radio. He has also worked full time as a copywriter\, computer programmer\, radio producer\, radio engineer\, and\, for a few years in the mid-1990s\, as a spokesman and web master for the Big Dig. He retired a few years ago from a semiconductor manufacturer\, where he was the Direct Marketing Manager. He is also the author of several other books\, notably two on Boston’s Scollay Square and Building Route 128. David’s most recent book is Inseparable. \nLearn more about David’s Musical: The Curse is Reversed! (A musical tribute to the Red Sox). \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/nocursebfl425/ CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RedSoxCurse.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T114500 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250324T174627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T175717Z UID:10007180-1744885800-1744890300@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: John Muir\, Ansel Adams and the National Parks DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**  \nJohn Muir — celebrated naturalist\, promoter of the natural parks\, and founder of The Sierra Club — led an interesting life focused on conserving nature’s beauty. Ansel Adams is perhaps the greatest American landscape photographer. Learn and see how their lives and works intersected and overlapped at Yosemite National Park. \nThis program will be led by Eric J. Simon\, Ph.D.\, a professor at New England College in Henniker\, New Hampshire\, who leads international biology-themed travel courses and teaches online lifelong learning classes at a variety of institutions. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE.  \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library and is held in partnership with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \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/jmuirbfl425/ CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/john-muir.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T183000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250225T195522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T175617Z UID:10007165-1744738200-1744741800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Composting 101 DESCRIPTION:Join the Bacon Free Library and Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens to learn the basics of composting. Did you know you can recycle all your kitchen scraps and yard waste and turn it into beneficial food for your plants? We’ve got it all covered from the “how to” to the “how much.” \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/compost425/ CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/compost.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250225T195211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T175535Z UID:10007164-1744308000-1744311600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Lost Treasures of the Titanic with Art Historian Mallory Mortillaro DESCRIPTION:James Cameron’s Titanic told the invented story of the Heart of the Ocean–a fictional blue diamond necklace lost tragically in the ship’s famous sinking. But what about the real treasures that were lost when the Titanic sank? \nFor over a century\, the world has been intrigued by the story of the Titanic. When tragedy struck on April 14\, 1912\, in addition to the incredible loss of life\, a nearly incalculable amount of goods plummeted into the ocean\, never to be seen again. This lecture takes a closer look at and tells the stories of some of the more interesting and valuable treasures lost on that fateful night. \nMallory Mortillaro is an art historian and educator. She has ten years of teaching experience and has worked on various art research projects for museums and organizations in the New York metropolitan area. She studied at Drew University. Mallory resides in New Jersey with her husband and daughter. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/titanic425/ CATEGORIES:Arts Classes and Education,History,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Mallory-Mortillaro.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T200000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250324T174255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T175452Z UID:10007179-1744052400-1744056000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Behind the Headlines: Understanding Bird Flu DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** \nDr. Catherine (“Katie”) Brown is the Massachusetts State Epidemiologist and Public Health Veterinarian\, and current President of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists. She plays a key role at the state and national level in monitoring and responding to infectious disease threats\, and has been involved with avian influenza for over 20 years. She will give a clear and authoritative overview of the nation’s current situation and the risk that avian influenza presents. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. \nThis program is sponsored by the Public Health Museum\, in recognition of National Public Health Week. It is presented in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library and the Bacon Free Library. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \n\n\n\n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/birdflubfl425/ CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/birdflu.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T200000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250225T194549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T175414Z UID:10007163-1744052400-1744056000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Local Farms (Metrowest) – Produce\, Meats\, & Dairy DESCRIPTION:Join the growing number of people who are buying their produce\, meats\, and dairy products from local farms. Not only is local food fresher than many options in the supermarket\, but supporting our local farms creates a more sustainable ecosystem. Sure\, you might not get raspberries in December\, but when you get them in August\, they will be the best tasting raspberries you could ever have! \nWorking with Ashland’s Town Sustainability Coordinator\, Samantha Riley\, we’ll have a panel of farmers who will help us understand the benefits of shopping for locally grown foods AND give us suggestions for reputable growers in our area.  We hope you can join us for this important discussion as climate change affects the way we live our daily lives. \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Ashland Public Library. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK \nRecording note: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. It will also be available to view on the Ashland Library’s YouTube Channel. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/localfarm425/ CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/localgrown.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T190000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250211T185843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T175326Z UID:10007160-1742925600-1742929200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Grow your Leafy Greens DESCRIPTION:Would you like to learn how to grow the most nutritionally dense food on the planet?  The experts at Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens have you covered.  In this virtual program hosted by the Bacon Free Library\, you’ll learn how to successfully grow kale\, spinach\, chard\, and lettuce using a variety of methods.\n\n\n\n\nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register below to receive the program link.  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflgreens325/ CATEGORIES:Library LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T190000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250211T184616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T184616Z UID:10007158-1742407200-1742410800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: W.F.K. Travers’ Lincoln Portrait DESCRIPTION:At nine feet tall\, Travers’ Lincoln portrait is impressive. This portrait of the 16th president has been praised by those who knew him as more lifelike than any other. Exhibited at the US Capitol\, the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia\, and the Union League Club in New York\, among other important places\, this portrait eventually found a home in the Hartley Dodge Memorial in Madison\, NJ. Mallory Mortillaro will share her first-hand account of researching this painting and the stories she uncovered as she leads the audience through this painting’s fascinating provenance. The portrait is currently on loan to the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. \nMallory Mortillaro is an art historian and educator. She has ten years of teaching experience and has worked on various art research projects for museums and organizations in the New York metropolitan area. She studied at Drew University. Mallory resides in New Jersey with her husband and daughter. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfllincoln25/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T200000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250211T184317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T184408Z UID:10007157-1742238000-1742241600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Irish Whiskey – History & Recommendations with Travis Ireland of the Friskey Whiskey Podcast DESCRIPTION:How perfect is this for St. Paddy’s Day? Travis IRELAND of The Friskey Whiskey Podcast will join us to discuss the history of Irish whiskeys and the best he’s encountered! \nThis program is presented by the Bacon Free Library and Ashland Public Library in partnership with a multitude of MA & NH libraries.  The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library. \n  \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n  \nAbout Travis:\nTravis Ireland\, co-host of The Friskey Whiskey Podcast\, is an IT professional by day and a whiskey aficionado by passion. He brings his knowledge and expertise to the podcast\, discussing various distilleries\, tasting notes\, and industry trends. Through The Friskey Whiskey\, Travis aims to educate\, entertain\, and share his profound appreciation for whiskey. \n\n\n\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/bflwhiskey25/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T200000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250211T183900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T183900Z UID:10007156-1741633200-1741636800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Boston Light: Three Centuries of History with Author Jeremy D’Entremont DESCRIPTION:Based on Jeremy’s book\, Boston Light: Three Centuries of History\, this virtual talk focuses on Boston Light Station\, the site of the first lighthouse on the North American continent. Jeremy will trace its history through three centuries of tragedy\, rescues\, and colorful human interest stories of keepers and their families. \n  \nThis program is presented by the Bacon Free Library in partnership with the Ashland Public Library and a multitude of MA & NH libraries; it is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library. \n\n\nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n\nAbout the Author:\n\nJeremy D’Entremont is the president and historian of the American Lighthouse Foundation\, historian for the U.S. Lighthouse Society\, and the author of more than 20 books and hundreds of articles on lighthouses and maritime history. He’s the producer and host of the U.S. Lighthouse Society’s podcast\, Light Hearted. He has appeared on the popular Ghost Hunters TV show\, as well as Haunted Lighthouses of America on the Travel Channel. He has also appeared on the History Channel\, Public Television\, and National Public Radio speaking about lighthouses. \n\n\n\n\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/bflbostonlight/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:History,Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250211T185040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T185119Z UID:10007159-1740643200-1740675600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Bruno Wernli Art DESCRIPTION:Visit the Bacon Free Library through March 26th to appreciate the works of local artist Bruno Wernli.\n\n \n\n\nBruno Wernli\, born in Zürich\, Switzerland\, is an abstract expressionist artist currently based in Natick\, MA. Specializing in acrylics on canvas\, Bruno is renowned for his large-scale abstractions characterized by luminous\, intense colors\, crafted through a multi-layer technique. He is best known for his adept manipulation of color and form\, which results in captivating works that engage viewers with their visual depth and textural complexity. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflwernli/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T190000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250113T220322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T220322Z UID:10007152-1740506400-1740510000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Indoor Seed Starting (virtual) DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library invites you to learn about indoor seed starting. There are so many more varieties of vegetables than what the garden centers offer. Eric Bromberg from Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will show you everything you need to know. \n  \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/indoorseed225/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/saveseeds.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T111500 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250113T215918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T215918Z UID:10007151-1740133800-1740136500@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Puppet Story Time DESCRIPTION:Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and the gang for some story time fun at the Bacon Free Library! Newton and his puppet friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the kids. At the end of the show\, the kids are invited to say hi to Newton and even play with some of the puppets during a hands-on free play session. \nAll ages welcome. Registration is required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/puppetbfl225/ 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/2022/06/Puppetry_Newton.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T120000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250113T215155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T221302Z UID:10007150-1739527200-1739534400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Drop-in Valentine Making DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Bacon Free Library anytime between 10:00 and 12:00 to make some Valentine’s Day cards for your friends and family! We’ll provide an assortment of craft materials. All ages are welcome. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/valentinecraft25/ 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/2025/01/valentinespenguin.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T190000 DTSTAMP:20260518T002146 CREATED:20250113T214455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T181002Z UID:10007149-1739469600-1739473200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Gardens of the Pacific Northwest (virtual) DESCRIPTION:Landscape photographer Joanne Pearson will be our guide through this armchair tour of gardens in the Pacific Northwest. \nJoanne Pearson has been a professional photographer for more than 25 years. Prior to her career in photography\, she was a registered landscape architect in the state of Massachusetts where she practiced for 12 years. Her photographs of gardens and landscapes have been featured in magazines and calendars that have included Yankee\, Northshore Magazine\, Vermont Life\, Offshore\, BrownTrout Publishers Inc. and Willow Creek Press. She is the solo photographer for four calendars produced by Mahoney Publishing including Flowers and Gardens of New England.  In addition to her garden photography\, Joanne photographs architecture\, landscapes\, lifestyle\, and food for the hospitality industry\, architects and builders throughout the northeast. \nThis program is hosted by the Bacon Free Library and will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/gardenpnw/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Garden_9058-e1736878194439.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR