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: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:20250717T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T190000 DTSTAMP:20260517T232709 CREATED:20250609T182441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T182441Z UID:10007335-1752775200-1752778800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Gardening and Water Conservation DESCRIPTION:As the summer heats up\, how do you keep your garden well hydrated without wasting water?  The experts at Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens are here to show you how.  In this virtual program\, hosted by the Bacon Free Library\, the BVVG pros will explain several techniques to hydrate your garden to manage droughts and/or dry\, summer conditions. \nPlease register to receive the Zoom link. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflgardenwater725/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/watering-can-e1749493468371.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T232709 CREATED:20250609T182046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T153812Z UID:10007334-1752519600-1752523200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: “Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal” with author Samuel Marquis DESCRIPTION:  \nWe are excited to chat with author Samuel Marquis about his most recent book\, Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal\,  which is both thrilling and tragic.  Behind the legend is a real man woven into the tapestry of early America\, rendering him a unique colonial hero and scapegoat whose life story was fascinating\, exciting\, bizarre\, and heartrending.  Doesn’t that sound fascinating? We hope you can join us! \nThis virtual program will be held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Ashland Public Library. \nPlease register here for the Zoom link. \n  \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflsmarquis725/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CaptKiddbanner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T160000 DTSTAMP:20260517T232709 CREATED:20250609T181508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T162953Z UID:10007333-1752499800-1752508800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Drop-In Plein Air Art Studio DESCRIPTION:Join Natick landscape artist Barbara Levine this summer for drop-in plein air (outdoors in natural light) painting on the grounds of the Bacon Free Library. \nAll levels of painters\, and all mediums are welcome. Supplies will not be provided\, so please bring your own equipment including: easels\, paints\, brushes\, any solvents or mediums used\, painting surfaces\, paper towels\, drinking water\, hats\, garbage bags\, sunscreen and good humor. \nBarbara will be on hand to offer suggestions during this recurring 2-hour program. Come to as many sessions as you like and please arrive by 1:30pm in order to have time to set up. Please register for the sessions you will be attending\, so that we have an idea of how many artists to expect each week and so we may contact you if the program is canceled due to inclement weather. \nThis program is for adults only. \nPlease register in advance. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfldropinart71425/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Art,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Barbara-Levine-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T120000 DTSTAMP:20260517T232709 CREATED:20250609T180804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T152243Z UID:10007332-1752490800-1752494400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Goats and Giggles! DESCRIPTION:Play and cuddle with some curious and friendly baby goats outside on the Bacon Free Library lawn!  The Farmer’s Helpers program from Chip-in Farm will be bringing their goats to the BFL for a visit. \nAll ages are welcome.  Please note that participants may be required to wait in line\, as the number of people interacting with the goats at a time will be limited for the animals’ comfort and safety.  We’ll provide coloring pages and some farm-themed books to browse while waiting. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflgoats725/ 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/2025/06/goatbanner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T113000 DTSTAMP:20260517T232709 CREATED:20250609T180455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T162527Z UID:10007331-1752229800-1752233400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:The Poop Museum! DESCRIPTION:Are you fascinated by all things relating to poop?  If so\, the Poop Museum is the place for you!  At the Poop Museum\, Susie Maguire will teach us many fantastic\, fabulous\, and fun facts about human\, animal\, and insect poop.  Just a few of the poopers that visitors to the Poop Museum will meet include: \n\nThe world’s messiest pooper\nThe animal that has poop attack powers\nThe animal that uses poop as protection\nThe rainbow pooper\nThe animal that has to hold its poop ALL winter long\n\nScience meets silliness in this program geared toward ages 5-10. \nThis program will be held outdoors at the Bacon Free Library.  If it rains\, the program will move indoors to the Morse Institute Library. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflpoomus725/ 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/2025/06/Poop-Museum-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T232709 CREATED:20250609T180117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T151234Z UID:10007330-1752087600-1752091200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: In Conversation with Romance Author Rachel Reid DESCRIPTION:  \nDo you love sports romances?  Are you intrigued by the behind-the-scenes of this romance sub-genre?  Well then\, join us for a virtual conversation with Rachel Reid\, Canadian author and hockey fan who explains “I like to write cute smut about hockey players and other people.”  Rachel has been dubbed “the queen of M/M hockey romance” by Ashland Public Library’s romance book club (this is a dedicated crew who knows this genre well!).  Listen in on the conversation with Rachel that is bound to be revealing. \nThis virtual program will be held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Ashland Public Library. \nPlease register here for the Zoom link. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflrreid725/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/RachelReidbanner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T232709 CREATED:20250609T175756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T145803Z UID:10007329-1751914800-1751918400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: “Heal the Beasts – A Jaunt through the Curious History of the Veterinary Arts” with Author Philipp Schott DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nAuthor and veterinarian\, Philipp Schott\, DVM will be on hand to discuss his new book\, Heal the Beasts: A Jaunt Through the Curious History of the Veterinary Arts.  This history of veterinary medicine provides an abundance of bizarre\, funny\, surprising\, and heartwarming anecdotes. Heal the Beasts chronicles human efforts to treat animal illnesses from 14\,000 BCE to today. \nThis virtual program will be held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Ashland Public Library. \nPlease register here for the Zoom link. \n  \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflpschott725/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/healthebeastsTCAN.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T160000 DTSTAMP:20260517T232709 CREATED:20250519T180435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T162838Z UID:10007317-1751290200-1751299200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Drop-In Plein Air Art Studio DESCRIPTION:Join Natick landscape artist Barbara Levine this summer for drop-in plein air (outdoors in natural light) painting on the grounds of the Bacon Free Library. (Other locations may be considered as well.) \nAll levels of painters\, and all mediums are welcome. Supplies will not be provided\, so please bring your own equipment including: easels\, paints\, brushes\, any solvents or mediums used\, painting surfaces\, paper towels\, drinking water\, hats\, garbage bags\, sunscreen and good humor. \nBarbara will be on hand to offer suggestions during this recurring 2-hour program. Come to as many sessions as you like and please arrive by 1:30pm in order to have time to set up. Please register for the sessions you will be attending\, so that we have an idea of how many artists to expect each week and so we may contact you if the program is canceled due to inclement weather. \nThis program is for adults only. \nPlease register in advance. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/pleinairartbfl63025/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Art,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Barbara-Levine-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T160000 DTSTAMP:20260517T232709 CREATED:20250519T175657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T171820Z UID:10007316-1751036400-1751040000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Professor Bugman’s Insect Safari DESCRIPTION:Come to the Bacon Free Library to explore the arthropod biodiversity outside in your own community with a real entomologist! Professor Bugman will bring the equipment and expertise; you bring the curiosity! \nGeared toward ages 4-12. Registration is required. \nIf it rains\, this program will be held indoors at the Morse Institute Library. \nRegistration is required for each child attending. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/profbugmanbfl625/ 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/Bugman-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T164500 DTSTAMP:20260517T232709 CREATED:20250519T175231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T171334Z UID:10007315-1750780800-1750783500@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Big Bubbles with Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy DESCRIPTION:Kick off Summer Reading with some running\, jumping\, and bubble-popping fun! With his giant\, homemade bubble wands\, Mr. Vinny gets kids and adults involved in bubble chasing games. Silly\, interactive entertainment for all ages! \nThis program will be held outdoors at the Bacon Free Library. If it rains\, the fun will move to the Morse Institute Library and Mr. Vinny will share his shadow puppet show instead. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bubblesbfl625/ 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/Bubbles.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T232709 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:20260517T232709 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:20260517T232709 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:20260517T232709 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:20260517T232709 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:20260517T232709 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:20260517T232709 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:20260517T232709 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:20260517T232709 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:20260517T232709 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:20260517T232709 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:20260517T232709 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:20260517T232709 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:20260517T232709 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:20260517T232709 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:20260517T232709 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:20260517T232709 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:20260517T232709 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:20260517T232709 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:20260517T232709 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 END:VCALENDAR