BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Natick Center Cultural District - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Natick Center Cultural District X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://natickcenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Natick Center Cultural District REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T183000 DTSTAMP:20260518T113225 CREATED:20240311T180034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T180034Z UID:10006677-1714496400-1714501800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Meet the Artist - Rebecca McGee Tuck DESCRIPTION:Drop in at the Bacon Free Library to meet sculptor and social activist\, Rebecca McGee Tuck\, and enjoy a viewing of her display “Along the Wrack Line.” \nRebecca is a sculptor and an ocean activist.  Her current display\, “Along the Wrack Line\,” deals with the overwhelming amount of debris and plastic trash that contaminate our local New England beaches.  Rebecca’s unique\, thought-provoking work will be on display at the Bacon Free Library from March 28th to May 15th. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/tuckreception424/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Arts Classes and Education,Family Friendly,FREE,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/RMTuck.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T130000 DTSTAMP:20260518T113225 CREATED:20240311T175423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T153800Z UID:10006676-1714212000-1714222800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Celebrate the Earth – Seedling Swap and Ask a Master Gardener Table DESCRIPTION:To celebrate all things gardening\, stop by the Bacon Free Library on Saturday\, April 27th. \nBring your homegrown (or store bought) seedlings to swap with others: have 6 tomato plant seedlings but only need 2? Swap them for others that you need. The maximum seedlings to trade is 4. \nOur Seed Library will also be available all day if you’d like to pick up some seeds to sow in your garden. \n  \nAnd be sure to stop by our Ask a Master Gardener table to ask the experts all of your gardening questions. \n  \nThis program will be held on the library lawn. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/earth24bfl/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Education,Family Friendly,FREE,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/earth_animated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T113000 DTSTAMP:20260518T113225 CREATED:20240311T174444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T174444Z UID:10006014-1713522600-1713526200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Drop-In Craft: Storybook Flowers DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Bacon Free Library to make a colorful flower with recycled book pages! \nAll ages are welcome. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/craftflowers41924/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Arts Classes and Education,Family Friendly,FREE,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bookflower.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T190000 DTSTAMP:20260518T113225 CREATED:20240311T174033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T174033Z UID:10006012-1713463200-1713466800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Sustainable Gardening - Virtual DESCRIPTION:The Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens presents a virtual program on Sustainable Gardening. Become a more efficient gardener by learning how to elongate your growing season and maximize your output\, all while preserving resources.  This program is hosted by the Bacon Free Library.\n\nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the program link. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/sustgarden424/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Education,FREE,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/saveseeds.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T150000 DTSTAMP:20260518T113225 CREATED:20240311T173549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T173549Z UID:10006010-1713276000-1713279600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Ecosystem Explorers with the MHS Plantmobile DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bacon Free Library for a hands-on\, science-based program courtesy of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Plantmobile. Dive into the intricate web of ecosystems and learn how plants play a vital role in our environment. \nThis program will be outdoors\, weather permitting. \nThe Plantmobile program is geared toward kids in grades pre-K to 5. Registration is required. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/plantmobile424/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Plantmobile.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T123000 DTSTAMP:20260518T113225 CREATED:20240402T171326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T171326Z UID:10006697-1713265200-1713270600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Crankie Music Program DESCRIPTION:The Magid Ensemble presents Shterna and the Lost Voice\, a musical crankie Yiddish folktale. This new folktale by A.C. Weaver is inspired by mythical stories of Elyahu Hanovi and traditional Yiddish folklore. Shterna and the Lost Voice follows a young woman’s quest from the realms of the dead to the celestial gardens of the immortal – all to restore her friend’s lost voice. Shterna’s epic adventure is accompanied by live original klezmer music while the narrative unfolds through a papercut crankie. This dynamic performance is geared towards audiences of all ages! \n\n\n\nWhat is a crankie? A crankie is a long scroll wound onto two spools that illustrates a story as it unwinds. Kiah Raymond’s original crankie incorporates shadow puppetry inspired by Jewish papercut art. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShterna and the Lost Voice is presented by The Magid Ensemble (magid\, meaning “storyteller” in Yiddish) –\na new collaboration featuring award-winning klezmer musicians and composers Mattias Kaufmann\, Raffi\nBoden\, and Rachel Leader\, Yiddishist storyteller A. C. Weaver\, and visual artist Kiah Raymond. \n\nProduction by member of Mamaliga Klezmer Band. (Mamaligaband.com)\nThis event is generously sponsored by Combined Jewish Philanthropies\, and the Natick Local Cultural\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/crankiebfl424/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,FREE,Library,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Shterna.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T113000 DTSTAMP:20260518T113225 CREATED:20240227T190259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190259Z UID:10006009-1712399400-1712403000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Meet an Alpaca! DESCRIPTION:Meet an alpaca at the Bacon Free Library! Harvard Alpaca Ranch will bring one of their alpacas to the library for a visit. After listening to a presentation all about alpacas\, you’ll have the chance to meet the alpaca up close. All ages are welcome. The program will be held outdoors on the library lawn\, weather permitting. \nRegistration is required to ensure that everyone gets a chance to visit with the alpaca. Please register for each child attending. \nRegistration will open one month before the program. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/alpaca424/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/alpacaBFL.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T113000 DTSTAMP:20260518T113225 CREATED:20240227T184716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T184716Z UID:10006007-1711708200-1711711800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Movement & Music with Walnut Hill DESCRIPTION: Join Miss Katie from the Community Academy at Walnut Hill School for the Arts for a fun program that emphasizes the bond between children and their caregivers\, while simultaneously enriching their musical\, cognitive\, and physical development. Caregivers are led in enjoyable yet simple rhythmic patterns\, dances\, and activities. Instruments like rhythm sticks\, bells\, shakers\, and drums are used\, as well as scarves\, balls\, bubbles\, and more. \nThis program\, held at the Bacon Free Library\, is geared toward kids of ages 6 months to 4 years. \nRegistration is required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/walnut324/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/walnuthill.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T190000 DTSTAMP:20260518T113225 CREATED:20240227T184146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T184146Z UID:10006005-1711044000-1711047600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Raised Bed Gardening DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library has invited the experts at Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens to teach us the nuts and bolts of raised bed gardening\, including how to build\, fill\, site\, and plant raised beds.   This program will be held on Zoom. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link for this virtual program.  \n  \n  \nImage by congerdesign from Pixabay URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/raised-bed-gardening/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Education,Family Friendly,FREE,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/raisedbedgarden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T190000 DTSTAMP:20260518T113225 CREATED:20240227T182520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T182653Z UID:10006003-1710957600-1710961200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Exciting Discoveries in Art History with Mallory Mortillaro (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Art historian Mallory Mortillaro will entertain us with stories of several important and valuable works of art that have been rediscovered in unexpected places. \nWho doesn’t love learning about a priceless painting found in an attic? Or a sculpture sitting for decades in a public garden\, only to be found out as an Italian treasure?  Mallory will provide a brief background of each piece and its artist\, as well as how the piece got lost and then found. \nThis program is sponsored by the Bacon Free Library.  It will be held over Zoom. \nPlease register to receive the Zoom meeting link. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/artmm324/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Arts Classes and Education,FREE,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Mallory-Mortillaro.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T170000 DTSTAMP:20260518T113225 CREATED:20240227T185546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T185850Z UID:10006008-1710144000-1710176400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Ongoing Art Display at the BFL – Carol Keefe & Bobby Reeve DESCRIPTION:Visit the BFL to enjoy the current\, nature-themed exhibit created by two local artists. This exhibit pairs the lush ocean landscapes of Carol Keefe with the true-to-life bird sculptures of Bobby Reeve.  This art will be displayed through March 27th. \n  \nCarol Keefe\nCarol Keefe is a long-term artist member of the Artist Association of Nantucket (AAN)\, and is represented at their gallery.  She has had several Featured Artist shows there and won Best of Show in the AAN Gallery in 2007.  In 2014\, Carol was honored with the 2014 Painting Award from the AAN.  Carol has studied at both the Decordova and Danforth Museum Schools\, as well as with Sherre Wilson Ray and Sandra Flavin.   Carol’s work is displayed at Brown Basket Gallery on South Wharf\, the Nantucket Looms\, The Sherborn Inn\, Natick Artist Open Studios\, and numerous private collections\, as well as in her home studio near Cisco Beach and South Natick. \nCarol’s art\, in her own words: \nI am inspired by the ever-changing light and color at the horizon. My medium of choice is oil on board or canvas. My paintings are often large\, horizontal pieces emphasizing the meeting of sky and sea on Nantucket Island. My goal is to capture the feelings of summer on our coast. \n  \nBobby Reeve\nFor over 50 years\, Bobby Reeve has been a woodworker in New Hampshire and Massachusetts doing house carpentry and running a one-man shop for furniture making and bird carvings. Both his parents were watercolorists and he started painting with their mentor\, Harold Stevenson\, many years ago. \nBobby’s art\, in his own words: \nI always wanted to fly\, and I don’t mean in a plane! Somehow this explains my love of birds — their flight\, colors\, shapes\, songs\, and behaviors. I love the idea of a “bird’s eye view” and carving and sculpting almost get me there. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/artckbr24/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Arts Classes and Education,Family Friendly,FREE,Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T111500 DTSTAMP:20260518T113225 CREATED:20230912T165817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T163351Z UID:10006600-1709373600-1709378100@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Read to a Dog DESCRIPTION:Kids can build confidence and practice their reading skills by reading out loud to a registered therapy dog at the Bacon Free Library. Children 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. \nPlease register on the Bacon Free Library website. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/rtad324/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sophie_RTAD.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T190000 DTSTAMP:20260518T113225 CREATED:20240123T173430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T173430Z UID:10006651-1708624800-1708628400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Winter Sowing with Milk Jugs (virtual program) DESCRIPTION:Do you want to get your seeds started earlier this year?  Winter sowing might be the answer for you. \nThe Bacon Free Library has recruited the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens for a workshop on using milk jugs as mini-greenhouses.  Join us for a Zoom presentation about this easy\, effective method of planting seedlings without indoor lighting or a greenhouse. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/wintersow22224/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,FREE,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/saveseeds.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T140000 DTSTAMP:20260518T113225 CREATED:20240123T172617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T172617Z UID:10006650-1708434000-1708437600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Buildwave Workshop DESCRIPTION:Build and have fun at the Bacon Free Library in this creative\, hands-on workshop that encourages play and collaboration. Participants will be given wave after wave of kits filled with different building materials to explore. Watch this video to learn more! \nThis program is geared toward kids in grades K to 6. Registration is required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/build22024/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Buildwave.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260518T113225 CREATED:20240123T172142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T172142Z UID:10006649-1708167600-1708171200@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 be bringing 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. \nPlease stop by to try out an instrument\, or two\, that you’re curious about. No registration required. \n \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/b2r21724/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Family Friendly,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/b2r2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T183000 DTSTAMP:20260518T113225 CREATED:20240123T171306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T171349Z UID:10006648-1707845400-1707849000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Art Opening Reception: Carol Keefe and Bobby Reeve DESCRIPTION:Join us for an art opening reception for artists Carol Keefe and Bobby Reeve\, whose art will be featured at the Bacon Free Library from February 8 – March 27.  Meet the artists and enjoy their art. \nCarol Keefe’s Artist Statement \nI am inspired by the ever changing light and color at the horizon. My medium of choice is oil on board or canvas. My paintings are often large\, horizontal pieces emphasizing the meeting of sky and sea on Nantucket Island. My goal is to capture the feelings of summer on our coast. \nwww.carolkeefe.com \nBobby Reeve’s Artist Statement \nI always wanted to fly\, and I don’t mean a plane! Somehow this explains my love of birds\, their flight\, colors\, shapes\, songs\, and behaviors. I love the idea of a ‘bird’s eye view’ and carving and sculpting almost get me there. The gallery on my webpage is filled with examples of my work. \nwww.robertreeve.com URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflart21324/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CarolKeefe.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T183000 DTSTAMP:20260518T113225 CREATED:20231205T194355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T194355Z UID:10005981-1705426200-1705429800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Mass Audubon’s The Nature of Winter with Doug Lowry (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:The nature of Massachusetts is filled with seasonal mysteries waiting to be uncovered. Have you ever wondered which animal left tracks in the snow? What happens to pond animals under a layer of ice? Or what trees are lining the trails on your winter walks? This online program hosted by the Bacon Free Library will introduce the seasonal dynamics of nature in winter\, and provide ideas and resources for observing\, appreciating\, and supporting wildlife near home this winter. \nDoug Lowry is the Senior Teacher/Naturalist for Mass Audubon’s South East Region\, Senior Field Instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School\, and a Master Educator for the Leave No Trace program. He has spent over 3\,000 days on wilderness expeditions and is a grateful student of life-long bird study.\n\nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register on the Bacon Free Library website to receive the program link. \nImage by Jörg Vieli from Pixabay URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflaudwinter124/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/snowtrees.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T173000 DTSTAMP:20260518T113225 CREATED:20231205T193205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T193205Z UID:10005979-1704817800-1704821400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Sourdough Starter Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bacon Free Library for a presentation by Sourdough Brandon on how to make\, maintain\, and store a sourdough starter! Each participant will leave with a piece of Brandon’s sourdough starter.\n\nPlease register in advance at the BFL website.  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/sourdough124/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sourdough.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR