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Natick celebrates spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 16, 2023 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

Natick’s children, town and spiritual leaders, community groups, and others from Natick and beyond joined for the 18th Annual MLK Day Celebration on Monday at Kennedy Middle School.

Many of these participants took part in a community reading of excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “The Drum Major Instinct.” Students from the Natick High School Black & Hispanic Student Alliance joined to read a poem titled “Community” in which they said “We are a community that gathers together to spread love within each other.”

We heard more than once during the program—and were convinced—that the community’s youth are the ones who will will truly help the world further the progress inspired by Dr. King.  The students sang, played music, read poetry, and displayed their art during the event. You can view MLK Day Creative Contest Submissions online.

Keynote speaker Kevin J. McCarthy, whose talk was titled “Creating the Beloved Community in Natick,” built on Dr. King’s words in leaving the audience with this: “What are you doing to make a change in your soul? And then what are you doing to make a change in your life that will make a change in the life of the next generation?”

 

Giana Macchiano's "What's Your Life's Blueprint"

 

 

Keynote speaker Kevin J. McCarthy

 

Lori Zalt, chair of the Natick Commission on Disability, was among those reading from Dr. King's "The Drum Major Instinct"

 

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Johnson Elementary School Peacemakers

 

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Filed Under: Community, Holidays, Kids



Natick Martin Luther King, Jr. events— “Snacks for Students” drive & Jan. 16 celebration

January 9, 2023 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2023 Celebration Committee invites Natick residents to participate in a “Snacks for Students” drive to help create a community in which all children’s needs are addressed. Everyone also is invited to attend the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration on Jan. 16.

John F. Kennedy Middle School, Natick

Where to drop off donations of snacks

  • Elementary families/caregivers may drop off snack donations in the front lobby of their elementary school through Jan. 13.
  • Anyone may drop donations in the box in the lobby of Town Hall through Jan. 13.
  • Bring donations to the MLK Jr. Celebration on Jan. 16, 10am, at Kennedy Middle School.

Types of snacks needed

  • Peanut-free individually packaged snacks (dried fruits, pretzels, chips, goldfish)
  • Cereal bars
  • Healthy granola bars
  • Applesauce (single serving)
  • Fruit cups (single serving)
  • Juice boxes

All are invited to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2023 Celebration Committee invites everyone to attend a celebration of the life and legacy of the civil rights leader on Mon., Jan 16, 10am, at Kennedy Middle School. The program will feature performances from student groups, Middle and High School MLK Day Creative Contest winners, remarks from community leaders and partners, Interfaith Clergy representatives, a moving keynote, and more. A Community Connection Event will immediately follow the program at 11am, with special MLK Day activities for all ages, and time to meet student groups, community organizations, neighbors and friends.

Register to attend in person at Kennedy Middle School in Natick. You can also livestream through Natick Pegasus or watch through Natick Community Television channels: RCN 3, Comcast 99, and Verizon 29

The 18th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration + Community Connection Event is co-sponsored by the Greater Natick Interfaith Clergy Association, Natick Public Schools,  Natick METCO, Natick Is United, the Natick Board of Health & Natick 180, the Town of Natick, Walnut Hill School for the Arts, and SPARK Kindness.

 


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Filed Under: Embracing diversity, Holidays, Schools



Say ‘hello’ to Natick Report in real life at New Year’s Eve event on Cochituate Rail Trail

December 30, 2022 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

Ring in 2023 by taking a stroll along the Natick section of the Cochituate Rail Trail on Saturday, Dec. 31 from 4-8pm.

If you need to drive to the trail, parking will be available at the new Mechanic Street lot near Natick Center as well as at the AMVETS Post 79 lot on Superior Drive.

About 2 dozen local organizations—including Natick Report— will host fire pit stations and offer various snacks and activities to keep you occupied along the route.

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Natick’s Christmas worship schedule 2022

December 23, 2022 by Admin Leave a Comment

Natick has many houses of worship that observe Christmas. Whether you’re looking for a service for the kids (complete with a pageant), beautiful music, candlelight, in-person, or a live-streamed experience, check below for a soul-lifting experience. Make sure to check individual websites as you make your plans.

Christmas Eve takes place on Saturday, Dec. 24, followed by Christmas Day on Sunday, Dec. 25.

Annunciation Orthodox Church

37 Washington St., Natick, Mass. 01760
508-481-2028

Saturday, Dec.24, 5pm—Vesperal divine liturgy of St. Basil of Caesarea (Tone 4 and traditional carols), followed by a pot luck dinner in the Church Hall.


Boston Christian Assembly

26 Wellesley Rd., Natick, Mass. 01760
781-883-9708
Check their website for information.


The Bridge Metrowest

7 Strathmore Rd., Natick, Mass. 01760
508-651-0277

Dec. 24, 6pm, Christmas Eve service
Dec. 25, 10:15am, Christmas Day service


Christ Lutheran Church

113 Union St., Natick, Mass 01760
508-315-3170

Dec. 24, 4pm, carols, candlelight, communion
Dec. 25, 10am, Christmas Day communion


Common Street Spiritual Center

13 Common St., Natick, Mass. 01760
508-655-9636

Dec. 24, 4pm-5pm, Christmas Eve Open Circle including a contemplative encounter with the story of Jesus’ birth and the hope that story conveys. People of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome. The circle will include a time of candle-lighting and song.


Eliot Church of Natick

45 Eliot St, Natick, Mass. 01760
508-653-2244

Sat., Dec. 24, 5pm-6pm
Christmas Eve Family Service
Conor Eliot, Trumpet Soloist Conor Eliot will provide music during this in-person worship service, which will also be  will be streamed online via YouTube.

Sun., Dec. 25—Merry Christmas (no services)


Fiske Memorial United Methodist Church

106 Walnut St., Natick, Mass. 01760
508-653-1674

Sat., Dec. 24, 5pm
Christmas Eve service
Carols, scripture and candlelight.

Sun., Dec. 25—Worship on Zoom only


First Congregational Church, UCC

2 E. Central St., Natick, Mass. 01760
508-653-0971

Dec. 24, 7pm, Candles and Carols worship
Dec. 25, 10:30am worship


First Church of Christ, Scientist

123 Union St., Natick, MA 01760
508-651-1689
Regular services on Sunday, December 25, 10am


Hartford Street Presbyterian Church

99 Hartford St., Natick, MA 01760
508-653-4839

Dec. 24, 7pm, Christmas Eve service
Dec. 25, 10:30am, Christmas Day service


Milestone Church

Natick venue
217 West Central Street, Natick, MA
781-235-6025
Check their website for information.


Natick Catholic Community — St. Linus Parish & St. Patrick Parish

St. Linus
119 Hartford St., Natick, Mass. 01760
508-653-5505

St. Patrick
44 E. Central St., Natick, Mass. 01760
508-653-1093

Dec. 24:
4pm, St. Patrick
4pm, St. Linus
Dec. 25:
7:30am, St. Patrick
9am, St. Linus
11am, St. Patrick

Natick Church of Christ

324 N. Main St., Natick, MA 01760
508-653-9678
Check their website for information.

St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church

145 Oak St., Natick, Mass. 01760
774-534-1175
Check their website for information.


St. Paul’s Episcopal

39 E. Central St., Natick, Mass. 01760
508-655-5880

Dec. 24, 4 pm, Nativity Pageant with Eucharist
Dec. 24, 9pm, candlelight service with Eucharist
Dec. 25, 10am, worship service with Eucharist


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Town of Natick, holidays schedule 2022-23

December 20, 2022 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

The Town of Natick will follow an end-of-year schedule during which municipal buildings will be closed in observance of the holidays. Here’s the breakdown:

Natick Public Schools break

All school buildings will be closed for winter break on Mon., Dec. 26, 2022.

Classes resume on Tue., Jan. 3, 2023.

Natick municipal buildings and offices

Open on Fri., Dec. 23, 2022, 8am-12:30pm
Closed on Sat., Dec. 24 & Sun., Dec. 25, 2022 (normal weekend closure)
Closed on Mon., Dec. 26, 2022 for holiday observance
Regular hours resume on Tue., Dec. 26, 2022

Open on Fri., Dec. 30, 2022, 8am-12:30pm
Closed on Sat., Dec. 31, 2022 & Sun., Jan. 1, 2023 (normal weekend closure)
Closed on Mon., Jan. 2, 2023 for holiday observance
Regular hours resume on Tue., Jan. 3, 2023

Morse Institute & Bacon Free Library

Sat., Dec 24 – Mon, Dec. 26, 2022—both libraries closed all day

Sat., Dec. 31, 2022—Morse Institute is open 9am-1pm
Sat., Dec. 31, 2022—Bacon Free Library is closed all day

Sun., Jan 1 – Mon., Jan 2, 2023—both libraries closed all day

Regular hours resume on Tue., Jan. 3, 2023


Christmas tree pick up

Christmas trees (bare only, no bag) will be picked up the first two full weeks in January on your trash day. Yard waste (except for Christmas trees) must be in paper bags or marked rubbish barrels. Plastic bags will not be collected.

More information here on residential recycling and trash collection.


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