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: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:20241130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T120000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20241029T171609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T171609Z UID:10007119-1732964400-1732968000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Bead Bracelets and Corn Husk Dolls with the Natick Nipmuc DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Bacon Free Library and make a beaded bracelet or a corn husk doll with members of the Natick Nipmuc. In honor of National Native American Heritage month\, members of the Natick Nipmuc Tribe will be on-site to teach you how to create these lovely traditional crafts. \nThis event is held in collaboration with the Natick Historical Society. \nNo need to sign up. Just stop by. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/nipmuccraft1124/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Family Friendly,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cornhuskdoll-e1730222160885.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20241007T184522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T171934Z UID:10007110-1732561200-1732564800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Q&A with Author and Historian Kathleen DuVal: “Native Nations: A Millennium in North America” (virtual) DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Ashland Public Library to bring you this conversation with Native American historian Kathleen DuVal. Listen in to learn more about the history of local Indigenous Peoples as well as for insight into their resilience and battle for self-sovereignty. \nProfessor\, historian\, and author Kathleen DuVal will discuss her book Native Nations: A Millennium in North America.  According to The Wall Street Journal\,  DuVal’s latest book is “An essential American history that places the power of Native nations at its center\, telling their story from the rise of ancient cities more than a thousand years ago to fights for sovereignty that continue today.” \nKathleen is a professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her field of expertise is early American history\, particularly interactions among Native Americans\, Europeans\, and Africans on the borderlands of North America. Her books include Independence Lost: Lives on the Edge of the American Revolution and Native Nations: A Millennium in North America. Find her on X. \n  \nThis program will be held over Zoom.  Please register to receive the meeting link. \nTo purchase a signed copy of her latest work\, go to the Aesop’s Fable website and request a signed book in the notes section at check out. \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/duval1124/ 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/2024/10/nativenations-e1728326712839.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T180000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20241029T170903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T171741Z UID:10007118-1732035600-1732039200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Sourdough Starter Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bacon Free Library for a workshop led by Sourdough Brandon.\nYou’ll learn how to make\, maintain\, and store a sourdough starter and you’ll go home with a piece of Brandon’s sourdough starter.\nRegistration is required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/sourdough1124/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20241007T183839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T184209Z UID:10007109-1731956400-1731960000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Holiday Baking Demonstration with Heidi McIndoo: Mini Pumpkin Pie Tartlets (virtual) DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Ashland Public Library to bring you this scrumptious cooking demonstration.  If you are looking for a sweet treat for the holidays that won’t sabotage your healthy eating goals\, join registered dietitian Heidi McIndoo to make mini pumpkin pie tartlets. \nHeidi Reichenberger McIndoo\, M.S.\, R.D.\, L.D.N.\, is a nutrition consultant\, spokesperson\, author\, and freelance writer with 25 years experience as a registered dietitian.   She loves helping people to realize that eating nutritiously doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor and pleasure. \nHeidi currently works with Hannaford Supermarkets and in corporate wellness.  She’s the author of When to Eat What and the co-author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to 200-300-400 Calories Meals.  In addition\, she has written for several magazines including\, All You\, Today’s Diet & Nutrition\, Parents\, Family Circle\, Self\, Prevention\, Fitness\, Shape\, and Woman’s Day; and newsletters such as Environmental Nutrition and Women’s Nutrition Connection.  As a former national media spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association (now the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) she’s been quoted as an expert in hundreds of magazine articles and television broadcasts. \nHeidi lives in the metro Boston area with her husband and their daughter and son. \nThis event will be held over Zoom.  Please register to receive the meeting 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/mcindoo1124/ 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/2024/10/pumpkintart.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T110000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20241007T183409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T174544Z UID:10007108-1731666600-1731668400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Jammin with You DESCRIPTION:Be prepared to laugh\, dance\, sing\, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun at the Bacon Free Library! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 – 7\, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes\, you’ll be humming and bopping all the way home. \nWith the cooler weather\, we have moved this program indoors. Registration is required due to space limitations. \n  \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/jamnov1524/2024-11-15/ 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/2022/08/JamminWithYou.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T170000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20241105T181202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T181202Z UID:10007127-1730966400-1730998800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Nature Photography Exhibit by Lia Vito DESCRIPTION:Local photographer Lia Vito has brought the autumnal beauty of Acadia National Park to the walls of the Bacon Free Library.  Come in to enjoy her photography featuring the rich golden hues of the Maine foliage along with up-close and personal peaks into wild birds in action. \nLia’s photographs will be on display from October 31 – December 11th. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/vito1224/ 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/2024/11/owlfamily-e1730830312700.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T110000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20241007T182839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T183457Z UID:10007107-1730457000-1730458800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Jammin With You DESCRIPTION:Be prepared to laugh\, dance\, sing\, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun at the Bacon Free Library! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 – 7\, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes\, you’ll be humming and bopping all the way home. \nWith the cooler weather\, we have moved this program indoors. Registration is required due to space limitations. \n  \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/jamnov124/ 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/2022/08/JamminWithYou.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20241007T181559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T183059Z UID:10007105-1730142000-1730145600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Even More Haunted Lighthouses of New England with Author Jeremy D’Entremont (virtual) DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Halloween\, join us for some spooky tales set in the hauntingly beautiful lighthouses of New England. The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Ashland Public Library to bring you author Jeremy D’Entremont. \nJeremy 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. \nNOTE: This program will be recorded and available to view on the Ashland Library’s YouTube Channel. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/hauntlighthouse/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:History,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/hauntedlighthouse-e1728324952521.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T173000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20241007T182141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T182256Z UID:10007106-1730107800-1730136600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Celebrate Diwali – take & make craft for all ages DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Bacon Free Library during the week of October 28th and pick up your free Take & Make Diwali craft.  This easy-to-make craft is for all ages. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/diwalicraft/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/diwalicraft.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T113000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20241007T181145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T183013Z UID:10007104-1729852200-1729855800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Preschool Pumpkin Party DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bacon Free Library for some messy fall fun! \nWe’ll have a variety of craft stations\, sensory bins\, and fine motor activities\, all involving pumpkins. Recommended for ages 1-5 with a caregiver. Wear clothes and shoes that can get messy! \nThis program will be outdoors\, weather permitting. Due to limited supplies\, registration is required. Please register separately for each child attending. \nPumpkins donated by Tilly & Salvy’s Bacon Street Farm. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/pumpkinparty24/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/pumpkins-469641_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T170000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20240624T173021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T200618Z UID:10007024-1729238400-1729270800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Jammin with You DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bacon Free Library and be prepared to laugh\, dance\, sing\, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 – 7\, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes\, you’ll be humming and bopping all the way home. \nIf the weather is 55 degrees or warmer\, the program will be held outdoors behind the library\, so bring a blanket or towel for sitting on the grass. If it’s rainy or under 55 degrees\, we’ll meet indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfljamjuly241/2024-10-18/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/JamminWithYou.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T190000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20240909T184549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T184652Z UID:10007096-1728496800-1728500400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Closing the Garden (virtual) DESCRIPTION:As the gardening season comes to a close\, we at the Bacon Free Library are looking for advice on closing down the garden.  In this virtual program\, the experts at Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will explain why fall is the best time to get a jump start on the following year. We’ll explore pruning\, seed saving\, mulching\, composting\, and more.\n\nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the program link. \nImage by AC works Co.\, Ltd. from Pixabay URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflclosegarden24/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/gardening_closing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T183000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20240909T183245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T183245Z UID:10007095-1728406800-1728412200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Art Reception – Quilts by Frances Caruso Daneault DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is thrilled to welcome back former Assistant Director and Children’s Librarian extraordinaire Fran Daneault to exhibit her spectacular collection of quilts. Along with raising her two sons in Natick and working at the Bacon\, Fran has also spent years perfecting her crafting skills. She applies the same energy\, creativity\, joy\, and humor to her artistic works that she brought in working with children and families at the BFL\, where she frequently wore and gifted some of her handmade creations. \nA longtime resident of Natick\, Fran and her husband recently relocated to New Hampshire\, where Fran can be found walking on the beach\, volunteering in her local library\, and quilting up a storm. \nFran’s quilts will be on display at the BFL from September 19th – October 30th.  Join us at this reception to view the quilts and visit with Fran. \n  \nFrom Fran: \n \nI am a scrappy\, wonky\, modern\, art quilter who sometimes makes traditional quilts. \nI like learning in classes and workshops but have trouble sticking to a pattern. \nFor fabric\, I collect randomly spaced dots\, paisleys\, loudly busy prints and happy colors. I think\, perhaps wrongly\, that they all go together. \nI own way too much fabric but still feel the need to give orphaned fabrics a home. \nI hope you enjoy this collection of quilts. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflfranreception/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Arts Classes and Education,Cultural Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Grown_smaller.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T111500 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20240827T173014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T173014Z UID:10007035-1728122400-1728126900@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Read to a Dog DESCRIPTION:Children can build confidence and practice their reading skills by reading out loud to a registered therapy dog at the Bacon Free Library. \nChildren ages 5 and up can sign up for a 15-minute reading session with Sophie\, a gentle golden retriever who loves belly rubs\, stories\, and cuddles. \nRegistration is required for each child attending. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflrtad1024/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SophieRTAD.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T170000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20240624T173021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T200618Z UID:10007023-1728028800-1728061200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Jammin with You DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bacon Free Library and be prepared to laugh\, dance\, sing\, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 – 7\, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes\, you’ll be humming and bopping all the way home. \nIf the weather is 55 degrees or warmer\, the program will be held outdoors behind the library\, so bring a blanket or towel for sitting on the grass. If it’s rainy or under 55 degrees\, we’ll meet indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfljamjuly241/2024-10-04/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/JamminWithYou.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20240827T172653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T172653Z UID:10007034-1727722800-1727726400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Great Boston Fires with Author and Historian David Kruh (virtual) DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Ashland Public Library to bring you author and historian\, David Kruh. \nIn this virtual program\, David will guide us through several devastating fires and their impact on Boston\, from the many “great” fires of the 17th\, 18th\, and 19th centuries (including the truly Great Fire of 1872)\, the Cocoanut Grove tragedy of 1942 (which killed 492)\, and the Hotel Vendome fire of 1972 (which resulted in the deaths of eight fire fighters.) \nHow did these fires happen? What was learned from these events? What\, if anything\, was done to try to prevent similar catastrophes? David’s newest slide show\, filled with images from these events\, answers these and other questions. \nPlease register HERE for the Zoom link. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflkruh924/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:History,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/davidkruh-e1724779605709.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T123000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20240827T171706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T171804Z UID:10007033-1727523000-1727526600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Mind Reader Gregg Dwyer DESCRIPTION:Gregg Dwyer has been involved in the arts for many years and is willing to give you a peek into the magical world which has been hidden from most.  Gregg’s goal is not to trick you\, but to help you see the vast potential that lies deep within your own mind. Gregg started as an escape artist and an illusionist on Doug Henning’s Broadway hit “The Magic Show.”\n \n  \nJoin us on the lawn of the Bacon Free Library for this amazing experience. No reservations necessary. \nIn case of rain\, this event will be held indoors with limited seating. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfldwyer/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/GregDwyer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20240827T155440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T155515Z UID:10007032-1727290800-1727294400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Changing Weather in MetroWest: Extreme Heat\, Flooding\, & Wind (virtual) DESCRIPTION:Climate change is here and impacting our weather systems. \nJoin us for this virtual program to learn how weather systems are changing in MetroWest\, how extreme heat has impacted MetroWest\, and how we can prepare for extreme weather. \nLast summer\, Natick\, Ashland\, Framingham\, and Holliston took part in a heat study conducted by the McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University. The findings of that study are helping to explain the relationship between nature and heat islands located in MetroWest.  This program is presented by the sustainability staff from Ashland\, Natick\, and Framingham in partnership with Dr. Irene Porro\, the Director of the McAuliffe Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Ashland Public Library\, the Framingham Public Library\, the Holliston Public Library and the Morse Institute to bring you this program. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library in collaboration with the sustainability coordinators in Ashland\, Framingham\, and Natick. \n\n  \nPlease register HERE for the Zoom link. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflheat924/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library,STEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/heatisland-e1724774071592.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T190000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20240827T151543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T151543Z UID:10007031-1727287200-1727290800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Canning\, Freezing\, & Dehydrating with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Got way too much production from your garden this year?  No problem!  We’ll show you the easiest and best ways to preserve it all. \nThe Bacon Free Library is happy to welcome the experts at Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens to teach us about canning\, freezing and dehydrating. \nThis program will be held over Zoom; register to receive the Zoom meeting link. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflcanning924/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/canning.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20240827T150931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T150931Z UID:10007030-1727118000-1727121600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Author Heather Wolf Discusses "Find & Identify More Birds: How to Pick a Patch" (virtual) DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Ashland Library to bring you bestselling author Heather Wolf\, who will be discussing how to find and identify more birds by picking a “patch\,” a place close to home where you can watch birds often. She’ll give tips on how to pick a patch and how to use it not only as a “classroom” to become a better birder\, but also as a way to connect more deeply with the nature that surrounds you. \nPlease register HERE for the Zoom link. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflhwolf924/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/heatherwolf.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20240826T210248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T210321Z UID:10007029-1726686000-1726689600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Eastern European Book Club (virtual) DESCRIPTION:Join Konstantin Starikov on Zoom for the first book of our new Eastern European Book Club\, with a discussion of Maybe Esther: A Family Story by Katia Petrowskaja (Author)\, Shelley Frisch (Translator). “Maybe Esther is the inventive\, unique\, and extraordinarily moving debut memoir that pieces together the fascinating story of one woman’s family across twentieth-century Russia\, Ukraine\, Poland\, and Germany.”\n \nKonstantin Starikov is a librarian and user experience designer with a focus on digital accessibility. Born in Ukraine\, Konstantin lived in New England for over 30 years. He is a resident of Framingham and enjoys learning about local histories of New England towns. Konstantin has received a doctorate in Slavic Literatures and Languages from Brown University.  \nCopies of the book are available at the library. \nOrder your own copy HERE \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact Konstantin at: konstantin.starikov@gmail.com URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/eeurobc924/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T123000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20240909T182107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T182107Z UID:10007094-1726313400-1726317000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Instrument Petting Zoo DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with Bach to Rock (B2R) in Wellesley to bring you this instrument petting zoo. B2R will bring a variety of musical instruments to the BfL for 60 minutes of instrument exploration to give people of all ages a chance to learn about instruments and experience playing them. \nPlease stop by to try out an instrument\, or two\, that you’re curious about. \nNo registration required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflinstrument924/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/instrument.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20240826T205745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T205745Z UID:10007028-1726308000-1726311600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Français à la bibliothèque DESCRIPTION:BONJOUR !\n\nVous parlez français ? \nun peu\, beaucoup\, pas de problèmes. \nVenez nous rejoindre pour parler ou pour écouter. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflfrench91424/ 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/2024/08/French.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T170000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20240826T205444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T205444Z UID:10007027-1726156800-1726160400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Juggling Class DESCRIPTION:Come to the Bacon Free Library to learn some basic juggling skills in this fun class from our neighbors at Eastern Acrobatics! \nThis program is geared toward ages 7 and up. Outdoors\, weather permitting. \nRegistration is required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/juggling-class/ 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/2024/08/EasternAcro.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20240826T204723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T204723Z UID:10007026-1725908400-1725912000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Author Evan Friss Discusses “The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore” (virtual) DESCRIPTION:Who among us hasn’t spent time in a bookstore just meandering around and finding hidden treasures? As we love all things books\, we can’t wait to chat with author Evan Friss about The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore – an affectionate and engaging history of the American bookstore and its central place in American cultural life\, from department stores to indies\, from highbrow dealers trading in first editions to sidewalk vendors\, and from chains to special-interest community destinations. \nWe hope all of our book lovin’ friends will join us for this special conversation!  This program is offered by the Bacon Free Library in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library. \nPlease register HERE for the Zoom link. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflefriss924/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:History,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Friss-e1724705236297.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T113000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20240826T203240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T203240Z UID:10007025-1725879600-1725881400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Circus Tots Class DESCRIPTION:Take your first steps into the magical world of circus with this class from Bacon Free Library neighbors at Eastern Acrobatics! \nKids ages 3-6 will learn some simple and fun circus skills outdoors on the BFL lawn. \nRegistration is required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/circus-tots-class/ 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/2024/08/EasternAcro.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T170000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20240624T173021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T200618Z UID:10007021-1725609600-1725642000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Jammin with You DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bacon Free Library and be prepared to laugh\, dance\, sing\, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 – 7\, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes\, you’ll be humming and bopping all the way home. \nIf the weather is 55 degrees or warmer\, the program will be held outdoors behind the library\, so bring a blanket or towel for sitting on the grass. If it’s rainy or under 55 degrees\, we’ll meet indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfljamjuly241/2024-09-06/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/JamminWithYou.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T170000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20240624T173021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T200618Z UID:10006989-1724400000-1724432400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Jammin with You DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bacon Free Library and be prepared to laugh\, dance\, sing\, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 – 7\, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes\, you’ll be humming and bopping all the way home. \nIf the weather is 55 degrees or warmer\, the program will be held outdoors behind the library\, so bring a blanket or towel for sitting on the grass. If it’s rainy or under 55 degrees\, we’ll meet indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfljamjuly241/2024-08-23/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/JamminWithYou.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20240625T180633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T172756Z UID:10007010-1724266800-1724270400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:The Indigenous Old World — An Exploration of Pre-Colombian North America DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Tewksbury Public Library for this exploration of Pre-Colombian North America. Christoph Strobel\, Department Chair and Professor of History at UMASS Lowell\, will bring us into the Indigenous Old World. \nBefore European colonization\, North America was filled with cities\, towns\, and villages. Across the continent\, Indigenous peoples produced architecture and monumental construction. The ancient and medieval communities of North America were fed by agriculture. Moreover\, Indigenous Americans actively managed their environment and participated in long distance exchange networks. \nChristoph Strobel is the author of War and Colonization in the Early American Northeast; Native Americans of New England; and The Global Atlantic: 1400 to 1900. In addition\, he has published many other books and academic papers. \nThis program will be held on Zoom.  Please 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  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflindigow/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cstrobel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T135944 CREATED:20240625T174854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T173023Z UID:10007009-1724180400-1724184000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Maine Destinations for Stephen King Fans (virtual) DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Tewksbury Public Library to bring you author Sharon Kitchens\, who will discuss her new book\, Stephen King’s Maine: A History & Guide. \nExplore Maine locations that serve as the basis for Stephen King’s fictional towns of Castle Rock\, Jerusalem’s Lot\, Derry\, and Haven. Drawing on historical materials and conversations with locals and people who know King\, learn about the places that would become the settings for Carrie\, Salem’s Lot\, The Dead Zone\, Cujo\, IT\, and 11/22/63. \nThis program will be held over Zoom.  Please 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  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflmeking/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SKingMaine.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR