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Annual Family Promise Walk to End Homelessness will be May 13-15

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Join Family Promise Metrowest during The Walk to End Homelessness, the non-profit organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. All funds raised go toward transforming the lives of families with children facing homelessness across the Metrowest region. Choose your own walk route between May 13 and May 15 and raise awareness and funds for families facing homelessness.

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The 13th annual walk will feature independent walks throughout surrounding towns with participants’ friends, families, or organizations. Walkers choose their own route and raise awareness and funds for families in need. Walk 10 minutes or 10 miles, it’s up to you!

Register here.

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

Save the date: Natick Passion Plunge to support Special Olympics, Feb. 12th

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The annual Natick Passion Plunge hosted by AMVETS Post 79 will take place on Sat., Feb. 12, at Post 79’s 79 Superior Dr., Natick location. The ice-cold plunge into Lake Cochituate may freeze your body, but helping to raise funds for Special Olympics Massachusetts will warm your soul.

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Grab your brrrravest friends and family, create a plunge team, and start fundraising. The Passion Plunge is about more than just a good time. By fundraising $100 or more, you are empowering over 14,000 Special Olympics athletes in Massachusetts to train and compete in the sports they love, sponsoring lifelong friendships and competitive spirits, and celebrating inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities on and off the playing field.

Need some incentive? Raise $100 and get a long-sleeved t-shirt. Raise even more and the prizes get even better.

There will also be a raffle, and tickets can be purchased the day of the event at registration. Winners will be announced after the Passion Plunge.

EVENT: Passion Plunge
DATE: Sat., Feb. 12
TIME: Registration/check-in begins at 10am,  the Plunge begins at noon.
LOCATION: AMVETS Post 79, 79 Superior Dr., Natick, MA
QUESTIONS: Contact Wayne Anthony, State 1st Vice Commander, at 774-270-3253 or Tim Eaton, State 2nd Vice Commander, at 857-498-0612

 

Diapers in demand in Natick

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The Sons & Daughters of Italy in Natick has put out the word that A Place to Turn’s food pantry is in desperate need of size 6 diapers, though all sizes are needed.

The Sons & Daughters of Italy Lodge is organizing a pop-up diaper drive for Saturday, Jan. 22, from 9am-1pm at the lodge, 37 Washington Ave.

Volunteers (masks and vaccinations required) wanted 9-11am, 11am-1pm on Saturday at the lodge.
Reach out to @Darlene Rideout if interested.

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Volunteers needed for Natick Town Governance Study Committee

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The Natick Select Board is seeking volunteers for their newly created Town Governance Study Committee. This nine-member Committee, appointed by the Select Board, will study the town’s form of government and governance, examine models of government in comparable communities, identify strengths and weaknesses in Natick’s current government, and recommend any amendments to the charter, bylaws, and governing practices so as to improve the town’s form of government and governance, and facilitate public engagement on, and the public’s discussion of the committee’s work.  

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More information here.