More than you really want to know about Natick, Mass.
Catch the fun sounds of Classic Groove on Monday, July 19, 7pm-8:45 and the family-friendly Ben Rudnick and Friends (be sure to request “A Frog Named Sam”) on Wednesday, 6:30pm-7:15pm.
Gazebo, Natick CommonBoth shows take place on the Natick Common and are presented by Natick Recreation and Parks.
Here’s the list of concerts for the rest of the summer.
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All are welcome to the The Natick Sons and Daughters of Italy lodge’s Indoor Summer Yard Sale, luncheon, and raffle on Saturday, July 17, 9am-2pm, at 37 Washington Ave., Natick. Proceeds from the charitable event will go to support Family Promise Metrowest.
A $12 donation will get you a meatball sub, chips, soda/water and a free Ice Cream Basket raffle ticket.
OR
Purchase raffle tickets—20 for $10 —for a chance at the Taste of Italy basket. (The basket includes olive oil, fire roasted red peppers, balsamic vinegar, Pinot Grigio, (over 21 required), pasta, sauce, breadsticks with rosemary and more.)
You can pre-order meatball subs and raffle tickets at the Lodge’s website, or purchase at the event.
To purchase a yard sale spot call 508-728-4227 for information.
As part of Natick’s 2021 Independence Day celebrations, many residents and businesses have shown their patriotic pride by turning their homes and storefronts into what organizers are calling “stationary floats.” The four top displays, as selected by spectators, will be awarded gift certificates to Natick restaurants. Viewing of and voting on the spirited presentations will take place through July 5. Vote for your favorites at Natick Friends of the 4th. Winners will be notified by email on July 6.
We got a few pics during our travels around town:
July 4th display, 12 Harvard Street
July 4th display, 12 Harvard Street
July 4th display, 22 Birch Street
July 4th display, 19 Main Street22 Birch Road
8 Harvard Street
12 Harvard Street
19 Main Street (Baylee Bee)
25 Plain Street
19 Pond Street (Clip & Dip Dog Grooming)
13 Sherman Street
In addition, everyone is encouraged to “Go 4th and Explore Natick” through a scavenger hunt that will take you deep into the town’s history. The game will be open through July 5 for hunters of all ages to play. More info here.
The artsy vibes just keep flowing in Natick, this time with Thursday’s unveiling of peacelovenatick01760 in the Adams Street Art Alley. The community public art project is the latest in a series of large-scale projects spearheaded by organizer and artist Denise Girardin, in partnership with many creative volunteers. Girardin’s vision was made possible by a grant from the Natick Cultural Council, and a partnership with the Natick Center Cultural District.
The 23-foot long, 7-foot high plywood creation showcases Natick’s zip code, the first huge wooden 0 represented by a peace sign, and the last by a heart. 279 hand-painted puzzle pieces, each one painted by a resident or business, were fit together and overlaid onto the numbers.
Previous Girardin-led projects include the LOVE 01760, in which participants were asked to design heart halves, which were later joined with heart halves made by others. The pieced-together hearts, imperfect but whole (the metaphors abound) were then hung as an art installation on the pedestrian bridge. And who can forget when that same bridge was festooned with crocheted flowers back in 2019 for the Tunnel of Love project?
Organizer and artist Denise Girardin in front of the peacelovenatick01760 installation in Natick Center’s Art Alley.In remarks to a crowd of about 50, as children played and a bubble machine kept the spirit light and happy, Athena Pandolf, Executive Director of the Natick Center Cultural District, said that because art is such a visible presence, “When you come to Natick you really sense the spirit and community of the town.”
Kids play around while Athena Pandolf, Executive Director of the Natick Center Cultural District speaks.
Jo LaFalce, volunteer extraordinaire, prefers to stay out of the spotlight. But anyone who sticks with a project as tenaciously as she does can’t be allowed to hide her light under a bushel basket.
One of the 279 pieces that make up the installation.
LOVE 01760 project, Natick pedestrian bridge, July 2020“It’s an amazing display of love for Natick,” Girardin said during the unveiling. “Thanks to everyone who took the time to think about what makes Natick special to you. Enjoy. It’s going to be here a long time.”
Natick Service Council is touting the benefits of virtual races, from choosing your own route to getting up to do it whenever you want, in promoting its Fall for Natick event.
You can choice between a 5K run, 1 mile walk, or 10K bike ride, and have a variety of fundraising options to choose from as well. Do your thing between Sept. 18-26.
Proceeds support Natick Service Council’s work in the community.
Our motto is “Neighbors Helping Neighbors”. Those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will need our help in the long term. Please support the critical work we do by joining our race or making a donation today.
Register by 8/15/21 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
For sponsorship opportunities contact Sonia Shah.
