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Local creatives bring Art in the Park event to South Natick

June 14, 2022 by Duncan Brown Leave a Comment

Local artists gathered in Shaw Park in South Natick last Sunday to show off their pieces of work, and even to play a little music. Organized by the Natick Art Association, artists came and set up their tents from 10-3pm, giving people a chance to see just what Natick’s creative community members get up to.

Not to be limited in form, the event included woodwork, jewelry, oil paintings, and music, and while Natick Report has been unable to substantiate the harpist’s claim that she “can play anything on this,” it sure sounded like she could. Twenty-five artists were set to be at the event, and their combined creative powers certainly drew in a crowd. Many of the artists were deep in conversation as I walked around the park, but I got a good look at just about every thing that I could have wanted to see.

 

Shaw Park is located directly across from Bacon Free Library in South Natick, which gave the option to go look out at the dam after admiring the art (which I am frequently reminded is actually the spillway—the dam is the boring part that stops the water, not the part where it all spills over). While parking can be a bit difficult, I found myself a spot with some ease, despite the crowd at the event. If you are feeling heartbroken over having missed Art in the Park, fear not! The Natick Art Association will host another Art in the Park event on September 11.

Young listeners entranced by the music

Filed Under: Art, Bacon Free Library, Entertainment, Outdoors



Natick weekend roundup—book sale at Morse Institute; Farmer’s Market; DPW Truck Day &Open House; Holi Festival; jazz concert at Bacon Free

May 20, 2022 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

There’s a lot going on this weekend around Natick, so get out there and enjoy all that’s happening in town. Just remember to fill up a water bottle, wear your sunhat, and slather on plenty of sunscreen—temperatures on Saturday and Sunday are forecasted to climb into the high 90s.

Morse Institute Library Book Sale

Stock up on your summer reading at The Friends of the Morse Institute book sale. There will be 1,000s of books and a selection of DVDs and CDs. At $1 per adult book and $0.50 for children’s/tween/teen books, there’s no reason not to bring a big bag and load up.

Proceed help the Friends provide library patrons with museum passes, Speed Reads, large print books, programs for all ages, and much more.

WHEN: Saturday May 21, 8:30am-4:30pm and Sunday, May, 22, noon-3:00pm
LOCATION: Morse Institute Library, 14 E. Central Street, Natick

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Natick Farmer’s Market

The Natick Farmer’s Market is back to its outdoor setting on the Common with over 30 vendors, live music, and an all-around great vibe. Please leave your pets at home per Health Department regulations.

natick farmers market

DATE: Saturday, May 21 (and every Saturday, year-round)
TIME: 9am-1pm
LOCATION: Natick Common

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Open House & Truck Day

Come to the Department of Public Works Open House and Truck Day and view fire and Emergency Medical Services equipment; see dump trucks, excavators, front-end loaders and more; tour the Public Works facility; visit Natick’s Bookmobile; create mini truck models and get stickers, coloring sheets, and balloons; watch live demos of systems and equipment; check out stormwater and drones demonstrations; and munch on free popcorn. Bring non-perishable goods for donation.

This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Questions? Contact Tom Hladick at thladick@natickma.org or Jeremy Marsette at jmarsette@natickma.org or call 508-647-6550

DATE: Saturday, May 21
TIME: 10am-1pm
LOCATION: Department of Public Works, 75 West Street

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Holi Festival

Holi is a spring festival celebrated in the Indian subcontinent, also known as the “festival of colors” or the “festival of love.” There will be eco-friendly dry powdered color available for all, Bollywood music with a DJ, and delicious Indian food for purchase. This is a free event, with the exception of the food.

DATE: Saturday, May 21
TIME: 2pm-4pm
LOCATIONS: Middlesex Savings Bank parking lot, Route 135 and Washington Street & the Mores Institute Library lawn

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Outdoor Jazz concert

Chase the blues away with the crowd-pleasing jazz of John Birt and Dylan Harley. This dynamic duo of dueling guitars performs the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt, the blues of Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong, original music, and reworkings of pop/classic rock. Bring a blanket or chair and relax on the lawn on the Bacon Free Library and enjoy a musical afternoon. This program is hosted by the Eliot Church and the Bacon Free Library. Admission is by free-will donation.

DATE: Sunday, May 22
TIME: 2pm-3pm
LOCATION: Bacon Free Library, 58 Eliot Street, Natick

Filed Under: Bacon Free Library, Community, Entertainment, Outdoors

Celebrate Earth Day at Bacon Free Library in Natick with a free tree and other fun

March 24, 2022 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Natick’s Earth Day organizers have been filling up April 30 & May 1 with lots of events and invite you to celebrate by planting a free tree sapling. Parents or guardians can register here for kids to receive a tree. Pick up will be April 30, 10am-2pm, at the Bacon Free Library, 58 Eliot St.

Natick Common, new trees

Also on April 30, 1oam-2pm at the library, enjoy an activity and art event sponsored by Wilson School. “Project Sapling” will engage kids in a hands-on arts and crafts activity: a “DIY” bird feeder that kids can hang in their own backyard, made from pine cones, bird seed, sun-nut butter, and string, along with a paper bag to take it home.

Don’t miss the story walk on April 30 & May 1, 8am-8pm, on the Bacon Free Library grounds, and read the book Solar Story by Allan Drummond, one page at a time. This book shares the experiences of a Moroccan schoolgirl who lives near the largest solar plant in the world, conveying how the plant has brought jobs and reliable power—and also how it’s upended the old ways of doing things, even in the girl’s own family. More here.

There are many more activities going on around town like a garden tour and some clean-out and tidy-up activities. Learn more here.

Filed Under: Bacon Free Library, Environment, Outdoors

Natick turns out to support Boston Marathon 2021 runners

October 11, 2021 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

In a raucous show of support, Natick residents lined either side of the 01760 section of the Boston Marathon course in big numbers to cheer on athletes as they made their way to the Boston finish line.

Runners and para athletes seemed to appreciate the mid-race noise put out by the drummers in front of the Morse Institute Library; the golden-oldies tunes that blared from a speaker system set up in a pick-up truck outside of Dunkin; shouts from front porches and rooftops; along with the clang of many, many cowbells

Over 50 Natick residents were on the list from the Boston Athletic Association for official runners of the 125th in-person Boston Marathon. Some qualified based on speed, some for committing to raise money for charities.

Natick’s fastest overall runner was Dylan Jones, with a time of 2:43:29, according to the Boston Athletic Association. Christine Mcgrory topped all female runners from Natick in 3:18:51.  More results.

Here are some pics of the scene:

Boston Marathon 2021, Natick

 

Boston Marathon 2021, Natick

 

Boston Marathon 2021, Natick

 

Boston Marathon 2021, Natick

 

Boston Marathon 2021, Natick

 

Boston Marathon 2021, Natick

 

Boston Marathon 2021, Natick

 

Boston Marathon 2021, Natick

 

Boston Marathon 2021, Natick


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Filed Under: Bacon Free Library, Boston Marathon, Charity/Fundraising, Sports

Save the date: “Oldtown” walking tour of South Natick is Oct. 17

September 30, 2021 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

The Natick Historical Society presents a stroll though South Natick as the latest in its series of walking tours. Join local historian Terri Evans on Sunday, October 17, 1pm-2pm, at the entrance to Memorial Hall, 45 Eliot Street. The tour will include discussion of the 17th-century “Praying Indian” settlement and of the 19th-century local residents who inspired the characters in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel, Oldtown Folks.

Indian Burial Ground, South Natick

Tours are capped at 12 people. This program is FREE and open to the public. The tour will last 45-60 minutes. Advanced registration is required. You can register for this tour here.

We know from experience that spaces go fast for these Historical Society walking tours—the Walnut Hill neighborhood tour scheduled for October 2nd has been filled up for a while. Get on the waitlist for the Walnut Hill tour by emailing rsb@natickhistoricalsociety.org

Filed Under: Bacon Free Library, Education, History

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