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Family Promise Walk for Change fundraiser will be May 1st & 2nd

April 14, 2021 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Family Promise Metrowest has tweaked the format of the non-profit’s annual walkathon to account for the continuing need for social distancing measures. The May 1 – 2 Walk for Change encourages individuals, families, or small groups of friends to walk together in their home towns to raise funds and awareness for families facing homelessness.

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Walk participants will be asked to register, fundraise, and walk in their community on May 1 or 2 while wearing their Walk for Change t-shirts. Register for the Family Promise Walk for Change.

A 5k walk through Natick has been planned for Sat., May 1, 1pm. Email Ann Skipper for details. Please provide your cell number. awskipper@verizon.net

Throughout the pandemic, Family Promise has helped more families than ever before through its pre-eviction program, which includes shelter diversion services that allow families to bypass shelter entry altogether. Often all it takes to keep a family out of a shelter is help with moving expenses, or a safe place to stay for a few days until permanent housing becomes available.

This and other essential programs help Family Promise Metrowest to transform the lives of families with children facing homelessness by mobilizing a diverse community to provide shelter, education, and comprehensive support. It’s such programming that supports families on their path to sustainability.

Unable to participate in a walk? Donations are gratefully accepted.

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Natick-based Family Promise will no longer use area congregations to shelter families

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Charles River Rotary to hold shredding event as fundraiser in Natick

April 10, 2021 by Admin Leave a Comment

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.


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Filed Under: Charity/Fundraising, Community



ArtWeek is coming to Natick Center

April 10, 2021 by Admin Leave a Comment

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.

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DATES: April 11-17

EVENTS:

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

Filed Under: Art, Community

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Natick Days event scrapped for second straight year

April 5, 2021 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

The town of Natick has announced that its annual Natick Days community event featuring big trucks, food, music and other fun has been nixed for 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s usually held in September.

Recreation & Parks Director Karen Partanen has issued a memo in which she writes: “We want you to know this decision was not made easily and was made with an abundance of thought and consideration for the community at large. While we are all disappointed, we are optimistic we will bring this wonderful annual event back to our community in 2022.”


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Natick community rallies to stop hate

March 27, 2021 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

The Stop Hate Rally & Run in support of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders streamed across the Boston Marathon Route and through Natick on Saturday.

We stopped by Natick Common—a hive activity between the rally, farmers’ market, Natick political candidate supporters, and others just playing or enjoying the area.

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