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UID:34207-1774378800-1774383300@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:EcoNatick's Climate Conversation with School Committee candidates
DESCRIPTION:EcoNatick.org’s online Climate Conversation with the 3 candidates for 2 open seats on the Natick School Committee will be on Tuesday\, March 24 from 7:00-8:15pm. \nWhile attendees will remain muted throughout the event\, the chat will be open for comments and questions for the candidates which a moderator will select to be shared during the live event. The event will be recorded\, and questions in advance from the public will be considered by the moderator\, Susan Simone Kang.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/econaticks-climate-conversation-with-natick-school-committee-candidates/
CATEGORIES:Education,Election,Environment
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SUMMARY:Natick screening: 'Reconnecting Rivers'
DESCRIPTION:EVENT: Natick Screening: ‘Reconnecting Rivers’ \n\nWednesday\, January 28\, 2026\n6:30 PM  8:00 PM\n\n\nMorse Institute Library14 East Central Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\n\nREGISTER here \nDESCRIPTION: The Charles River Watershed Association will host a free screening of its new short documentary\, Reconnecting Rivers\, at the newly remodeled Lebowitz Meeting Hall at Natick’s Morse Institute Library. Produced by CRWA and Turnaround Films\, the documentary explores the challenges posed by defunct dams on the Charles River and beyond\, and the efforts by local groups to address them. A panel discussion on the documentary and defunct dams on the Charles will follow the screening. Light refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/natick-screening-reconnecting-rivers/
LOCATION:Morse Institute Libray\, 14 E. Central St.\, Natick\, MA 01760
CATEGORIES:Education,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T200000
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SUMMARY:Heat pump & pizza party at Morse Institute Library
DESCRIPTION:Join Natick’s volunteer Heat Pump Coaches for their third annual talk about heat pumps on  Oct. 28\, 6-8pm at Morse Institute Library. You’ll learn about how they work\, performance in cold weather\, and incentives available to help pay for them. \nHosted by the town of Natick’s Sustainability Office. \nRegister online. \n\nNow\, thanks to Natick Report’s partnership with Tiny News Collective\, you can make tax deductible contributions to support the town’s greenest news source.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/heat-pump-pizza-party-at-morse-institute-library/
CATEGORIES:Education,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTSTAMP:20251021T000833Z
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SUMMARY:Route 135 Cleanup with Keep Natick Beautiful
DESCRIPTION:Join Keep Natick Beautiful to clean up litter along Rte. 135. We will be working from the Framingham town line to Eddie’s Dog Park at Middlesex Path. \nDate: Sat Oct 25th\nTime: 9 to 11 am\nWhere: Meet at Roche Bros. plaza parking area (Northwest corner)\nWhat to bring: Gloves\, water bottle\, hat\, old clothes\, sneakers/boots. We have extra gloves\, pickers\, bags and safety vests and there will be snacks! \n\nMore info and Sign up: https://www.keepnatickbeautiful.com/\n\n\n\n\nNow\, thanks to Natick Report’s partnership with Tiny News Collective\, you can make tax deductible contributions to support our work.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/route-135-cleanup-with-keep-natick-beautiful/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20250529T181358Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T181358Z
UID:29612-1749286800-1749297600@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Natick Boy Scout Troop 1775 bottle & can drive
DESCRIPTION:Bring your redeemable bottles & cans to Natick Boy Scout Troop 1775’s drive on June 7\, 9am-noon at the Natick VFW\, 113 West Central St. \n \n\nYES\, sign me up for Natick Report’s free weekday email newsletter
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/natick-boy-scout-troop-1775-bottle-can-drive/
CATEGORIES:Charity/fundraising,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T140000
DTSTAMP:20250430T200014Z
CREATED:20250430T200014Z
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UID:29025-1746871200-1746885600@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Farm Fest at Natick Community Organic Farm
DESCRIPTION:EVENT: Farm Fest\nDATE: Saturday\, May 10\nTIME:n 10am-2pm\nLOCATION: Natick Community Organic Farm\, 117 Eliot St.\, Natick\nDESCRIPTION: This event is going to be a lot of fun; we have artisanal vendors\, a crafting corner\, lawn games and sack races\, live music\, food trucks\, and a beer tent with Lookout Farm beer and cider!\n\nThe Seedling sale is free to attend and opens to the general public at 10AM. Farm Fest is a ticketed event; we will be selling tickets on the door but folks looking to plan ahead can buy tickets on our website: Farm Fest 2025 – Natick Community Organic Farm
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/farm-fest-at-natick-community-organic-farm/
LOCATION:Natick Community Organic Farm\, 117 Eliot St.\, Natick\, MA 01760
CATEGORIES:Environment,Farm,Food,Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T170000
DTSTAMP:20250429T161340Z
CREATED:20250429T161340Z
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UID:28986-1746367200-1746378000@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Repair Café at Natick Community-Senior Center
DESCRIPTION:The Repair Café will be held on Sunday May 4 from 2-5PM at Natick Community Senior Center is  located at 117 E. Central St. (Rt. 135). The event is sponsored by Natick Rotary in conjunction with the Natick  Community Senior Center’s Council on Aging & Human Services. \nYou can  bring a whole host of different items in need of repair that volunteers\,  with skills in different disciplines\, will do their best to fix for free. You can bring: \n\nLamps*\nElectronics & small appliances\nLaptop computers for IT work\nJewelry\nBikes\nMechanical items\nSmall furniture repairs\nPlus\, sharpening of non serrated knives\, scissors\, and garden tools\nThey’ll also do their best to do  machine & hand-sewing repairs of clothing & household textiles.\n\nFor more info\, or if you or someone you know might be able to help in  some capacity\, please email Carey at: NatickRepairCafe@gmail.com \n* While we will have many parts and components on hand\, if your item requires  special parts\, to increase the chances we can fix it\, please bring them with you.  \n\nWe’re helping to fix local news: Please support Natick Report with a tax-deductible donation.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/repair-cafe-at-natick-community-senior-center/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000
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UID:28955-1746363600-1746370800@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Cochituate Rail Trail clean-up
DESCRIPTION:All ages are welcome. Join Spark Kindness\, Keep Natick Beautiful\, Natick AMVETS Post 79\, and the Natick Rotary Club on May 4\, 1-3pm\, at our community clean-up to improve the natural environment along the Cochituate Rail Trail in the area of AMVETS\, from Rt. 9 to Rt. 30. Connect with neighbors\, enjoy nature\, and help us take care of this special place for recreation\, right in our own backyard. This year’s trail and shoreline clean-up is part of the 2025 “Earth Day All Round Natick” Festival (Learn more at www.econatick.org). RSVPs aren’t required but are encouraged to help us plan. \nMeeting Location: Natick AMVETS Post 79\, 79 Superior Drive (parking available for this special event in the AMVETS lot) \nWhat to wear: Comfortable clothes for clean-up activities. Feel free to bring gloves. All other supplies will be provided. \nQuestions: Feel free to contact Elizabeth Greer at enolangreer@sparkkindness.org. \n \n\nYES\, sign me up for Natick Report’s weekday email newsletter
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/cochituate-rail-trail-clean-up/
CATEGORIES:Community,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000
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UID:28893-1746363600-1746370800@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Charles River Parks improvement site walk
DESCRIPTION:The project team will be hosting a site walk from 1-3pm on May 4 as part of the EcoNatick’s Earth Day Around Natick weekend. Signs and perspectives will be placed throughout the site to provide the public with a snapshot of the features and changes proposed for the park areas near the soon-to-be removed South Natick Dam. Town and consulting firm staff will be available at park locations to answer questions. \nOld Town Park\, 7 Mill Lane \nGrove Park and Multipurpose Area meet at 11 Pleasant Street \n\nPlease send news tips\, photos\, ideas to natickreport@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/charles-river-parks-improvement-site-walk/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T130000
DTSTAMP:20250503T121146Z
CREATED:20250503T121146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T121146Z
UID:29143-1746262800-1746277200@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Earth-friendly fair on Natick Common
DESCRIPTION:Natick Common will be packed from 9am-1pm on May 3 with booths and tables highlighting earth-friendly wares and information. Among the exhibitors at the fair will be Tree for the Taking\, which will show off guitars made from invasive trees.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/earth-friendly-fair-on-natick-common/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20250312T001538Z
CREATED:20250311T212312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T001538Z
UID:27904-1746262800-1746273600@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day
DESCRIPTION:The Natick Board of Health has scheduled its Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day for Saturday\, May 3 from 9am-12pm at the Natick Department of Public Works at 75 West Street. \nTickets will only be sold in advance and the event is limited to 300 vehicles. No tickets will be sold that day and vehicles without a ticket will be turned away. The ticket price is $10 per car for Natick residents only. \nThere are three options for buying tickets: Pay at the Board of Health office at Town Hall\, mail a check\, or use the dropbox at Town Hall. More details here about payment options and what you can drop off at the hazardous waste event. \nQuestions? Call the Board of Health at 508-647-6460. \n\nPlease send news tips\, photos\, ideas to natickreport@gmail.com
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/household-hazardous-waste-drop-off-day/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T100000
DTSTAMP:20250428T135940Z
CREATED:20250428T135940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T135940Z
UID:28962-1746259200-1746266400@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Drawing at the Dam
DESCRIPTION:Being present and observing nature by drawing pictures is a great way to relax\, focus and learn about our shared habitat. This is a drop-in artmaking session led by Rob Dunlavey who has been observing nature and making pictures at the South Natick dam for the past fifteen years. \nBring your own materials! Suggested: any type of paper\, sketchbook\, any type of pencil\, charcoal\, pastels\, crayons\, ink + brushes/water.\nNot recommended: oil paints \nRob Dunlavey is an artist and award winning children’s book illustrator who lives in South Natick. \nWEATHER: This event will not happen “rain or shine.” \n\nPlanned date: Saturday\, May 3\, 2025\, 8:00 – 10:00 am\nRain date: Sunday\, May 4\, 202\,5 noon – 2:00 pm\n\nACCESSIBILITY: There may be uneven ground or steep slope.  \nMore Earth Day All Round Natick events \n\n\nPlease consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Natick’s greenest news source (no paper here!)
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/drawing-at-the-dam/
CATEGORIES:Art,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T110000
DTSTAMP:20250329T232546Z
CREATED:20250329T232546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T232546Z
UID:28385-1744448400-1744455600@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Rte. 135 Pre-Marathon Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Rte 135 Pre-Marathon Cleanup \nJoin Keep Natick Beautiful to clean up litter along Rte. 135 and make sure it looks its best for runners and spectators on Marathon Day. We will be working from the Framingham town line to Eddie’s Dog Park at Middlesex Path. \nDate: Sat April 12th\nTime: 9 to 11 am\nWhere: Meet at Roche Bros. plaza parking area (Northwest corner)\nWhat to bring: Gloves\, water bottle\, hat\, old clothes\, sneakers/boots. We have extra gloves\, pickers\, bags and safety vests and there will be snacks! \n\nMore info and Sign up: https://www.keepnatickbeautiful.com/\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Natick Report’s independent journalism venture.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/rte-135-pre-marathon-cleanup/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T193000
DTSTAMP:20250309T220319Z
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UID:27872-1742322600-1742326200@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Charles River Parks Improvement Project update (online)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Town of Natick on March 18 at 6:30pm to learn about the progress on the Charles River Parks Improvement project funded by a FY24-25 Municipal Vulnerability Program (MVP) Action Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  \nAt this meeting we will be reviewing the progress on park design and potential future waterfront connection post dam removal. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions and provide input. If you need language interpretation for the meeting\, or accessibility accommodations\, please reach out to Angela Snell at asnell@natickma.org no later than March 7th. \nRegister for meeting \n\nNow\, thanks to a partnership with Tiny News Collective\, you can make tax deductible contributions to support Natick Report’s work.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/charles-river-parks-improvement-project-update-online/
CATEGORIES:Community,Environment,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T201500
DTSTAMP:20250303T232019Z
CREATED:20250303T232019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T232019Z
UID:27782-1741892400-1741896900@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Climate Convos with Natick Town Wide Candidates: Select Board
DESCRIPTION:Hear from Natick’s Select Board candidates on climate-related issues during this online event on March 4\, 7-8:15pm. Organized by EcoNatick. (Natick Town Election is March 25). \nRegister for the event. \n\nPlease send news tips\, photos\, ideas to natickreport@gmail.com
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/climate-convos-with-natick-town-wide-candidates-select-board/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T203000
DTSTAMP:20250302T230501Z
CREATED:20250302T230501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T230501Z
UID:27770-1741114800-1741120200@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Climate Convos with Natick Town Wide Candidates: School Committee
DESCRIPTION:Hear from Natick’s School Committee candidates on climate-related issues during this online event on March 4\, 7-8:30pm. Organized by EcoNatick. (Natick Town Election is March 25). \nRegister for the event. \n  \n\nPlease send news tips\, photos\, ideas to natickreport@gmail.com
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/climate-convos-with-natick-town-wide-candidates-school-committee/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T170000
DTSTAMP:20250121T201258Z
CREATED:20250121T201258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T201258Z
UID:27133-1737446400-1737478800@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Natick's Charles River Parks Improvement Project public meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Natick town officials on Jan. 28 at 6:30pm for an online meeting to learn about the progress on the Charles River Parks Improvement project funded by a state grant. \nAt this meeting town officials will be reviewing progress on park design and potential future waterfront connection post dam removal. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions and provide input. If you need language interpretation for the meeting\, or accessibility accommodations\, please reach out to Angela Snell at asnell@natickma.org no later than January 21. \n\nYES\, sign me up for Natick Report’s weekday email newsletter
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/naticks-charles-river-parks-improvement-project-public-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Government,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T160000
DTSTAMP:20241027T154308Z
CREATED:20241027T153635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241027T154308Z
UID:25461-1730556000-1730563200@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Food as Medicine: Transforming Health with Plant-Based Nutrition (lunch & presentation)
DESCRIPTION:Boston Vegetarian Society presents “Food as Medicine: Transforming Health with Plant-Based Nutrition” with Dr. Michael Klaper\, a pioneer in the vegan movement. The lunch and presentation will take place at the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick (13 Common St.) from 2-4pm on Saturday\, Nov. 2. \nKlaper is an internationally-recognized teacher and speaker on diet and health with over 50 years of clinical experience in helping patients regain their health through improved diet and lifestyle. He is a passionate and devoted educator of physicians and other healthcare professionals about the importance of nutrition in clinical practice and integrative medicine. His presentations explore the mechanisms by which plant-predominant diets can help reverse common Western diseases. \nBuy a late lunch from Veggie Crust. \nSign up to help the organization plan for food and seating. \n$2 donation requested towards use of room and equipment. Cash please\, pay on site. \n\nPlease support your local news source\, Natick Report
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/food-as-medicine-transforming-health-with-plant-based-nutrition-lunch-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T110000
DTSTAMP:20241003T225438Z
CREATED:20241003T225438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T225438Z
UID:25201-1729328400-1729335600@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Dug Pond Clean-Up with Keep Natick Beautiful
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Rose Donahue Boat Launch at 32 Windsor Ave\, across from the driveway to Chase Ice Hockey Arena. \n\nThere will be both “dry land” and “on the water” clean-up efforts in canoes and kayaks\nHelp clean the shoreline and Blueberry Island\nWear old clothes\, sneakers\, boots\, water sandals\, etc.\nThere will be snacks and drinks\n\nSign-up at: https://www.keepnatickbeautiful.com/ \n\nPlease support your independent local news source
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/dug-pond-clean-up-with-keep-natick-beautiful/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T170000
DTSTAMP:20241016T183100Z
CREATED:20241013T233426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T183100Z
UID:25271-1729173600-1729184400@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Free community shredding event
DESCRIPTION:Natick is working with a vendor to offer free\, secure paper shredding on Oct. 17\, 2-5pm at the Community Senior Center\, located at 117 East Central Street (the event was originally scheduled to take place at Natick Common\, but parking needs nixed that plan) Residents can bring up to 5 boxes or bags for shredding. \nShredding is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Depending on volume\, the truck may fill up before 5 PM. Plan to arrive early to secure your spot. \nQuestions should be directed to Ben McArthur\, Natick Sustainability Coordinator\, at 508-647-9534. \n\nPlease send news tips\, photos\, ideas to natickreport@gmail.com
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/free-community-shredding-event/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T110000
DTSTAMP:20240908T213017Z
CREATED:20240908T194123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T213017Z
UID:24800-1726909200-1726916400@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Route 135 clean-up with Keep Natick Beautiful
DESCRIPTION:Keep Natick Beautiful is teaming with Keep Framingham Beautiful and other volunteers to clean up litter along Rte. 135\, from the Framingham Line east to the Natick Dog Park\, on Saturday\, Sept. 21 (9-11am).\n\nSign up to participate.\n\nMeet at Roche Bros. plaza parking area (Northwest corner) \nBring: gloves\, water bottle\, hat\, old clothes\, sneakers/boots. Keep Natick Beautiful has extra gloves\, pickers\, bags and safety vests and there will be snacks. \n \n\nWant Natick Report’s weekday email newsletter? Sign me up
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/route-135-clean-up-with-keep-natick-beautiful/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T190000
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SUMMARY:EcoNatick vegetarian potluck dinner
DESCRIPTION:Want to meet the EcoNatick team and learn what they’re up to next?  Attend their next vegetarian potluck supper on Monday\, Aug. 12\, 5-7pm.  RSVP to EcoNatick@gmail.com for the location. \n\nSupport our local news venture\, Natick Report
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/econatick-vegetarian-potluck-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Community,Environment,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T140000
DTSTAMP:20240807T202508Z
CREATED:20240807T202508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T202508Z
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SUMMARY:Electronics and Appliance Recycle Day in Natick (all towns welcome)
DESCRIPTION:Saint Patrick’s (44 E. Central St.) in Natick will host an electronics and appliance recycling day at its parking lot on Aug. 10\, 9am-2pm\, rain or shine. \nThe cost is $5 each for any electronics gear\, such as stereo equipment and game consolesFor appliances\, fees range from $15 for small microwave ovens to $45 for large projection TVs. \nPay by cash or check. \n\nPlease send news tips\, photos\, ideas to natickreport@gmail.com
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/electronics-and-appliance-recycle-day-in-natick-all-towns-welcome/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T180000
DTSTAMP:20240710T140035Z
CREATED:20240710T140035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T140035Z
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SUMMARY:Pure and Simple Flower Design
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of floral design as well as sustainable mechanics and floral conditioning with instructor Monica Foley at Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot St. We’ll provide supermarket bouquets\, mason jar vases\, and fillers\, plus scissors\, clippers\, and a box to take your arrangement home. Feel free to bring favorites from your garden\, too. This is event is geared towards ages 16 years and up; registration is required. Please visit our website to register for each person attending. \n\nPlease send news tips\, photos\, ideas to natickreport@gmail.com
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/pure-and-simple-flower-design/
CATEGORIES:Art,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T200000
DTSTAMP:20240624T195013Z
CREATED:20240523T194306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T195013Z
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SUMMARY:Heat Pump Party at Natick Community Center
DESCRIPTION:Things to get hot at Heat Pump Party\nJoin the Town of Natick Sustainability Office on Wednesday\, June 26\, 6:30pm\, at the Natick Community Senior Center for a fun and informative event all about heat pumps. A HeatSmart Alliance volunteer and a member of the Laminar Collective  will present and host a Q&A on heat pumps. \n \nExperts will be on hand to answer all your questions about how heat pumps work and then incentives available to help pay for them. Plus\, there will be free pizza \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/heat-pump-party-at-natick-community-center/
LOCATION:Natick Community Senior Center\, 117 East Central St
CATEGORIES:Education,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T170000
DTSTAMP:20240622T131329Z
CREATED:20240622T131329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T131329Z
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SUMMARY:MetroWest Earth Fest on Natick Common
DESCRIPTION:The event on Natick Common (13 Common St.) will feature: \n\nPresentations on how to direct action\, legislative policy reform\, and community work of our sponsoring orgs\nPlant-Based Cooking Class focused on practicality\nWorkshops on growing mushrooms and using sunflowers for soil remediation\nLots of time to socialize and meet new people in small groups\n\n\nLearn about becoming a Natick Report advertising partner
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/metrowest-earth-fest-on-natick-common/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T190000
DTSTAMP:20240430T130427Z
CREATED:20240430T124439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T130427Z
UID:22600-1715270400-1715281200@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:EV Test Drive & Showcase Event
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about buying an electric vehicle (EV)? Register now for a free event where you can test drive up to two dealer EVs and chat with drivers who already own EVs and hybrids. Now is an ideal time to buy an EV because federal tax credits and state rebates are available. \n \nThe Wellesley EV Test Drive and Showcase takes place Thursday\, May\, 4pm-7pm\, in the parking lot across from MassBay Community College at 50 Oakland Street in Wellesley. The rain date is Thursday\, May 16\, 4pm-7pm. \nPeople who live\, work\, or attend school in Natick or  Wellesley are invited\, and test drives are available based on order of registration. A valid driver’s license is required. \nVehicles expected to be available for test drive.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/ev-test-drive-showcase-event/
LOCATION:MassBay Community College\, 50 Oakland Street\, Wellesley Hills
CATEGORIES:Environment,Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T173000
DTSTAMP:20240322T234521Z
CREATED:20240322T234431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T234521Z
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SUMMARY:Repair Café
DESCRIPTION:Natick Rotary\, as part of the Earth Day All Around Natick event\, will be conducting a Repair Café on Saturday\, April 27 from 2:30-5:30pm at the Natick Community Senior Center (117 E. Central St.)  and with the Council and Aging and Human Services. \nBring items in for repair by volunteers. Items can include things like lamps\, electronics\, small appliances\, small furniture\, plus knives and gardening tools that need sharpening. \n  \n\nPlease support Natick Report by contributing or becoming an advertising partner
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/repair-cafe/
CATEGORIES:Community,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T203000
DTSTAMP:20240403T161421Z
CREATED:20240403T161421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T161421Z
UID:22125-1713466800-1713472200@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Public Forum on Specialized Energy Code
DESCRIPTION:Join the Natick Net Zero Committee and code experts from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources and Mass Save for an overview of the Specialized Energy Code\, which is being considered for adoption by Spring Town Meeting. \nAmple time for Q&A and a review of available incentives and upcoming training opportunities will also be provided. \nRegister to participate
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/public-forum-on-specialized-energy-code/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T193000
DTSTAMP:20240308T213205Z
CREATED:20240308T212956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T213205Z
UID:21673-1710354600-1710358200@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Climate Conservation with Natick's 4 School Committee candidates (online)
DESCRIPTION:Join Natick’s 4 School Committee candidates in a virtual Climate Conversation on Wednesday\, March 13 at 6:30pm \nPre-register to attend. Pose a question for the candidates with your registration. \nThe conversation will be moderated by former Natick Sustainability Committee Chair Leo Ryan. \nThe link to the ZOOM will be sent to pre-registered attendees by the morning of the 13th from EcoNatick@gmail.com \nPlease support Natick Report\, your greenest local news source (no paper!)
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/climate-conservation-with-naticks-4-school-committee-candidates-online/
CATEGORIES:Education,Environment
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