More than you really want to know about Natick, Mass.
Natick Recreation and Parks will not be denied its outdoor movie night. The fun-loving community organizers have had to postpone outdoor movie night twice already. We’re thinking the third time will be the charm.
Their summer brochure is here, so check it out for more great ideas for kids, teens, and adults.
The Charles River Rotary Club is holding a fundraiser shredding event at Fisk Church (106 Walnut St, Natick) during Earth Week on Saturday, April 24 from 9am to noon.
Prevent identity theft by having your documents securely shredded on site for $10. per box (cash or check) while you stay in your car. Boxes should be the approximate size of a banker’s box and boxes will be returned to you. Shredding is provided by Highland Shredding. Charles River Rotary is raising scholarship funds for Keefe Tech High Seniors pursuing a career in the trades.
Charles River Rotary is celebrating its 36th anniversary and welcomes new members who would like to get involved in local community service projects, as well as enjoy fellowship. Charles River Rotary meets virtually via Zoom Thursday morning from 7:30 -8:30 am and has speakers every third Thursday night of the month. The speaker for Thursday, April 15 at 7-8pm is Jeannette Hinkle of Cape Cod Times, formerly of MetroWest Daily News.
Natick ArtWeek returns bringing many events and activities—some are virtual, some are in person, all are inspiring. From Oscar-nominated film screenings, Art in Bloom, and virtual painting & cooking workshops, signing up for Natick ArtWeek events is the perfect way to celebrate spring. The Natick Center Cultural District has all the info on how to take full advantage of the creative fun.
DATES: April 11-17
April 11: Patachitra Workshop: a virtual demonstration of traditional Indian scroll painting with story.
April 11: Leherein New England Virtual Cooking Demonstration. Take a culinary trip to the Far East using a single spice mix– curry powder
April 12: Groove and flow with a special blend of yoga, Qigong, dance and meditation styles where the participants can explore and experience the joy of movement and freedom of expression within a supportive, creative environment, regardless of experience and/or abilities.
April 13: Pop-up art school: Felted Beads 101 at the Morse Institute Library
April 14: Lunar Phases and Meditating on Tarot by Sally Craigin
April 15: Oscar shorts screening at TCAN
April 16: Adult trivia Night—1980s Pop Culture at Bacon free Library
April 17: Natick’s Art in Bloom and Sidewalk Sale
The Natick 180 coalition is partnering with the Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham for an online
program called “The Tipping Point: When Youth Use Becomes Addiction.” The event is scheduled for
6:30pm-8:00pm (EST) on Tuesday, April 6.
The webinar features Michelle Lipinski, principal of North Shore Recovery High School, Maureen Cavanagh, author of “If You Love Me: A mother’s journey through her daughter’s opioid addiction,” and Cody Desmond, a graduate of North Shore Recovery High School.
Webinar attendees will have the opportunity to ask panelists questions at the end of the program. The program is free and open to the public. Preregistration is required.
For more information, please contact Nina Levine at 508-647-6623 or natick180@natickma.org.
Natick 180 and Families for Depression Awareness are hosting an online educational program on March 18 from 7-8pm that will include information about depression, crisis resources and when and where to go for help.
Webinar participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about teen depression. The event will be led by a licensed mental health clinician and features teen speakers sharing their experiences.
Register for the free program.