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SUMMARY:Medical Cannabis: Current Research and Potential Benefits
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Benjamin Caplan for a talk on the latest research and potential benefits of cannabis therapies. His book\, The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook\, is a guide offering detailed protocols for personal and professional use. \nEvent takes place at Morse Institute Library\, 14 E. Central St.\, Sept. 5\, 7pm. Registration optional. \nEvent Highlights: \n• Natural Relief: Learn how cannabis can be effectively used for managing sleep disorders\, pain\, and stress \n• Safe Approaches: Understand safe practices for using cannabis therapeutically\, including what products to look for and how to read labels \n• Tailored Solutions: Discover how to personalize cannabis treatments for various health needs \n\nSubscribe to Natick Report’s free weekday email newsletter
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/medical-cannabis-current-research-and-potential-benefits/
CATEGORIES:Health,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T203000
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SUMMARY:Natick Elks hosting NARCAN training to help prevent opioid overdoses
DESCRIPTION:The Natick Elks Lodge is hosting NARCAN training for the public at 95 Speen St.\, on Sept. 26 at 7:30pm. \nParticpants will be trained on how to recognize an overdose and dispense nasal NARCAN. \nFree NARCAN kits will be provided. \nRegistration required by emailing: savealife0176@gmail.com \n\nPlease support your local news source 
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/natick-elks-hosting-narcan-training-to-help-prevent-opioid-overdoses/
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T210000
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SUMMARY:Movie screening: 'Silent Fallout'
DESCRIPTION:The Common Spiritual Center (13 Common St. adjacent to the Natick Common) will show Japanese director Hideaki Ito’s documentary “Silent Fallout” on July 24 at 5pm. Tickets are free (register for tickets). \nMovie description: In 2001\, 85\,000 baby teeth were discovered in Missouri\, collected 50 years earlier in a study on the radioactive consequences of nuclear testing conducted on U.S. soil. Carried by the wind\, radioactive material produced by more than 100 nuclear explosions contaminated pastures\, vegetables and water across the continent. Scientists and mothers in St. Louis\, who launched the ambitious project to measure Strontium 90 in baby teeth\, uncovered the disturbing environmental consequences of nuclear arms testing. Featuring narration from Alec Baldwin\, director Hideaki Ito unveils the shocking legacy of nuclear testing in the U.S. and the ongoing policy decisions shaping our future. \nMovie trailer. \n\nSubscribe to the Natick Report email newsletter
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/movie-screening-silent-fallout/
CATEGORIES:Government,Health,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T150000
DTSTAMP:20240710T135849Z
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SUMMARY:Hula Hooping with at Bacon Free Library
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to put on your dancing shoes and grab those dazzling hoops for a workshop of hula hoop magic with Wildkat Hoops at Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot St. Hooping promotes exercise\, exploration\, expression\, movement\, dance\, and fun. This intergenerational workshop is geared toward kids ages 5+ and adults. Hoops are provided. \n  \n\nPlease send news tips\, photos\, ideas to natickreport@gmail.com
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/hula-hooping-with-at-bacon-free-library/
CATEGORIES:Health,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T140000
DTSTAMP:20240507T203908Z
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SUMMARY:Blood drive at Natick Sons & Daughters of Italy
DESCRIPTION:An American Red Cross blood drive is being held on Friday\, May 10 (9am-2pm) at the Natick Sons & Daughters of Italy lodge at 37 Washington Ave. \n \n 
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/blood-drive-at-natick-sons-daughters-of-italy/
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T203000
DTSTAMP:20240307T142802Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Moods 101: How to Help Kids Develop an Emotional Vocabulary
DESCRIPTION:Event Date: Wednesday\, March 20th at 7pm at Wilson Middle School\, Natick \nEvent Description: SPARK Kindness presents a free in-person community event. In this interactive talk\, author and child development expert Deborah Farmer Kris\, M.Ed.\, will give practical advice about how to help kids name\, normalize\, and navigate their feelings – especially the tricky ones – so they can better manage themselves and the world around them. \nRegistration \nFree childcare for kids ages 5 years old and up is being offered during this event by Natick Recreation & Parks in the Wilson Middle School Gymnasium. Pre-registration is required and space is limited\, so sign-up early. Drop-off begins at 6:45pm\, and pick-up through 8:45pm. \n\nSubscribe to Natick Report‘s free weekday email newsletter
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/managing-moods-101-how-to-help-kids-develop-an-emotional-vocabulary/
CATEGORIES:Education,Health,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T160000
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SUMMARY:Bollywood dance workout
DESCRIPTION:Bollywood Dance Workout (BollyX): No previous dance experience necessary. Please bring water and wear workout clothes.\n\nAbout:\nAnyone who says no pain no gain has never worked out to Bollywood music\, one of the best ways to get fit physically and mentally. BollyX workout instructor Purnima takes pride in making the magic of Bollywood accessible to everyone. With her youngest student at 3 year old and oldest at 96 years old\, she believes everyone can create joy and happiness through BollyX\,\nRegister for event. \nTakes place at Morse Institute Library\, 14 E. Central St. March 9\, 3-4pm \n\nMore: Natick Desi Group specializes in celebrating shared experiences
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/bollywood-dance-workout-2/
CATEGORIES:Health,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T210000
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UID:21440-1709924400-1709931600@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:International Women's Day event at Common Street Spiritual Center
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/international-womens-day-event-at-common-street-spiritual-center/
LOCATION:Common Street Spiritual Center\, 13 Common St.\, Natick\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T203000
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SUMMARY:10th annual Interfaith Community Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Remember loved ones lost and loved ones struggling with substance abuse on Sunday\, Dec. 17\, 7-8pm\, at First Congregational Church of Natick\, 2 East Central St. Reception to follow at 8pm. \nThe evening will include music\, testimony\, inspiration speaking\, interfaith prayer\, and a candlelight vigil. \nOverdose prevention training with Narcan distribution will be offered immediately after the vigil. For more info\, call 508 647 6623 or email natick180@natickma.org \nA livestream will be available on Natick Pegasus. \n\nSubscribe to Natick Report‘s free weekday email newsletter
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/10th-annual-interfaith-community-vigil/
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T133000
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SUMMARY:Meaningful Connections Memory Café
DESCRIPTION:The  memory café is a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. This month’s entertainment will be provided by Tom Madden who will perform hits from Sinatra to current artists. Sit back\, sing along or take a spin on the dance floor. After the performance there will be a light lunch. \nThursday\, November 16th 11:30AM – 1:00PM \nNatick Community-Senior Center\, 117 East Central Street \nRegistration is required: To reserve your place or to learn more\, please contact Katie Carew at 508-647-6540\, ext.1908 by November 13th. \n\nGet your local news from Natick Report by subscribing to our newsletter \nIf you’d like to contribute $ to support our independent journalism venture\, please do….
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/meaningful-connections-memory-cafe-6/
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T200000
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SUMMARY:QPR Suicide Prevention Training session
DESCRIPTION:Natick 180 will sponsor a QPR Suicide Prevention Training session in partnership with the QPR Institute on Tuesday\, Nov. 14\, 6pm-8pm\, at the Natick Community Senior Center\, room 125. Contact Natick 180 to register. \nQPR stands for Question\, Persuade\, and Refer — the 3 simple steps the QPR Institute says that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. The support organization says on their website\, “Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year\, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question\, persuade\, and refer someone to help.”
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/qpr-suicide-prevention-training-session/
LOCATION:Natick Community Senior Center\, 117 East Central St
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T130000
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SUMMARY:Meaningful Connections Memory Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Meaningful Connections Memory Memory Café will be held at the Natick Community-Senior Center (117 E. Central St.) on Oct. 19\, 11:30am-1pm for those with memory loss and their care partners. Entertainment will be provided by Mel Stiller\, with a sing-a-along and the classics\, played on piano. There will be a light lunch after the performance \nTo reserve your place or to learn more\, please contact Katie Carew at 508-647-6540\, ext.1908 by Oct. 16 \n\nPlease support Natick Report\, your local news source\, by contributing or becoming an advertising partner
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/meaningful-connections-memory-cafe-5/
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T120000
DTSTAMP:20230928T130334Z
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UID:19247-1697364000-1697371200@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:MetroWest Out of the Darkness Community Walk
DESCRIPTION:MetroWest Out of the Darkness Community Walk\n\nDate: Sunday\, October 15th\nLocation: Natick Common – Natick\, MA\nCheck-in/Registration Time: 9:00 am\nEvent Begins: 10:00 am\nParking: Street\nWalk Route: 3 miles … wheelchair and stroller friendly\nDog Friendly: Yes\nRegistration is open\n\n​For more information\, please contact:\nPhone: 508-367-5568\nEmail: mariamagazzu22@gmail.com\, pfleming@boston.bbb.org \nThe Out of the Darkness Community Walk unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.\n  \n 
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/metrowest-out-of-the-darkness-community-walk/
CATEGORIES:Charity/fundraising,Community,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T133000
DTSTAMP:20230829T142413Z
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SUMMARY:55+ Health and Wellness Fair
DESCRIPTION:Senate President Karen E. Spilka’s annual 55+ Health and Wellness Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday\, October 14 at Keefe Regional Technical School\, 750 Winter St.\, in Framingham. \nThe fair is free and open to all MetroWest residents\, including those aged 55 and over and their family members. \nAll who wish to attend are encouraged to register at karenspilka.com/attend2023 to guarantee a space for lunch and workshops. \nAttendees will have access to more than 60 exhibitors with information on a range of topics including mental health\, healthy cooking\, fraud and scam protection\, demystifying Medicare\, and more. \nThose with questions are encouraged to call the Senate President’s office directly at 617-722-1500. \n\nPlease send news tips\, photos\, ideas to natickreport@gmail.com
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/55-health-and-wellness-fair/
CATEGORIES:Government,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T203000
DTSTAMP:20230914T121332Z
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SUMMARY:Sober in the Suburbs speaker event
DESCRIPTION:Mindset coach Catherine O’Brien will talk about how people can make shifts in their lives\, follow their intuition\, and really listen to their true self. \nTakes place at Common Street Spiritual Center adjacent to Natick Common on Sept. 27\, 7-8:30pm. Register for the event. \nLearn more about the featured speaker.\n\nNote: All registrants will be asked to fill out a Google form before the event to help the speaker tailor the presentation.\nOffered by Natick 180 and Sober in the Suburbs. \n\nPlease support Natick Report\, your local news site.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/sober-in-the-suburbs-speaker-event/
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T130000
DTSTAMP:20230911T220944Z
CREATED:20230911T220944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T220944Z
UID:19048-1695036600-1695042000@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Meaningful Connections Memory Café
DESCRIPTION:The memory café is a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. This month’s entertainment will be provided by Howie Newman who combines comedy and music to create a fun interactive experience. \nThursday\, September 21st 11:30am – 1:00pm \nRegistration is required. \nTo reserve your place or to learn more\, please contact Katie Carew at 508-647-6540\, ext.1908 by September 18. \nNatick Community-Senior Center\, 117 East Central St. \n\nPlease support our local news efforts at Natick Report by advertising or contributing. Thank you.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/meaningful-connections-memory-cafe-4/
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T191611Z
UID:18385-1692271800-1692277200@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Meaningful Connections memory café
DESCRIPTION:The memory café is a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. This\nmonth’s entertainment will be provided by Ron Williams\, who will be performing a variety of show tunes from Broadway productions. \nThursday\, August 17th 11:30AM – 1:00PM \nRegistration is required. \nTo reserve your place or to learn more\, please contact Katie Carew at 508-647-6540\, ext.1908 by Aug. 14. \nNatick Community-Senior Center\n117 East Central Street \n\nIf you’d like to contribute $ to support our independent journalism venture\, please do….
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/meaningful-connections-memory-cafe-3/
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T130000
DTSTAMP:20230626T011709Z
CREATED:20230626T011709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T011709Z
UID:17899-1687951800-1687957200@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Meaningful Connections Memory Café
DESCRIPTION:A supportive environment for those with memory loss and their care partners. Entertainment by Soul Works Rhythm\, which offers an interactive drumming program. \nTakes place at Natick Senior-Community Center\, 117 E. Central St. \nRegistration required: Contact Debbie Budd at 508 647 6540 x 1906 by July 17. \n\nPlease send news tips\, photos\, ideas to natickreport@gmail.com \nIf you’d like to contribute $ to support our independent journalism venture\, please do….
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/meaningful-connections-memory-cafe-2/
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T130000
DTSTAMP:20230530T184321Z
CREATED:20230530T184321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T184321Z
UID:17456-1686828600-1686834000@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Meaningful Connections Memory Cafe featuring the Elderly Brothers
DESCRIPTION:A Meaningful Connections Memory Café will be held on Thursday\, June 15 from 11:30am-1pm at the Natick Community-Senior Center (117 E. Central St). This is a welcoming environment for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. \nEntertainment will be provided by the Elderly Brothers who will take you on a trip down memory lane by performing hits from the1950’s and 1960’s. \nRegistration is required by June 12. Please call Debbie Budd at 508 647 6540 ext. 1906 \n\n\nSubscribe to our Natick Report daily email\nPlease send tips\, photos\, ideas to natickreport@gmail.com\nSupport our independent journalism venture\nPartner with us as an advertiser to reach our fast-growing audience\n\n 
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/meaningful-connections-memory-cafe-featuring-the-elderly-brothers/
CATEGORIES:Health,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T203000
DTSTAMP:20230331T180017Z
CREATED:20230331T175850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T180017Z
UID:16506-1683138600-1683145800@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Holistic Healing Open House
DESCRIPTION:Holistic Healing\, based in South Natick\, is a group of health practitioners focusing on healing all parts of the body and mind. Our providers offer therapy\, acupuncture\, physical therapy\, nutrition counseling\, energy healing\, reiki\, yoga and meditation\, grief and addiction counseling\, and qigong healing bodywork. \n\nOn Wednesday May 3\, from 6:30-8:30\, Holistic Healing practitioners will be holding an open house in their serene and welcoming office space at 8 Pleasant St\, Natick where attendees can learn about the holistic mind and body health services available to them. Light refreshments will be provided. \nAttendees can sign up for a complimentary physical therapy postural or injury screen\, get an intro nutrition counseling session\, enjoy mini reiki and acupuncture sessions\, learn about energy healing and attend a mini meditation workshop and qigong and self massage workshop. \nStop by to see how Holistic Healing practitioners can help you on your health journey.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/holistic-healing-open-house/
LOCATION:Holistic Healing\, 8 Pleasant St.\, Naticlk\, MA\, 01760
CATEGORIES:Business,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T140000
DTSTAMP:20230420T171143Z
CREATED:20230420T171143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T171143Z
UID:16839-1682157600-1682172000@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Prescription Drug Take Back Day
DESCRIPTION:You can drop off old and unneeded prescription medicine in Natick on Saturday\, April 22 from 10am-2pm at the Police Department (20 E. Central St.) and Wegmans’ 2nd floor garage entrance at Natick Mall.\n\nNatick’s taking part in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s national Prescription Drug Take Back Day (find other collection locations). The idea is to get these drugs out of homes\, where they could be misused and lead to addictions.\n\n\n\nSubscribe to our Natick Report daily email\nPlease send tips\, photos\, ideas to natickreport@gmail.com
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/prescription-drug-take-back-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T130000
DTSTAMP:20230407T214551Z
CREATED:20230407T214551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T214551Z
UID:16633-1681990200-1681995600@www.natickreport.com
SUMMARY:Meaningful Connections Memory Café
DESCRIPTION:A Meaningful Connections Memory Café will be held on Thursday\, April 20 from 11:30am-1pm at the Natick Community-Senior Center (117 E. Central St). This is a welcoming environment for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. \nEntertainment will be provided by Tom Madden\, who will perform hits from Sinatra to current artists. \nRegistration is required by April 17. Please call Debbie Budd at 508 647 6540 ext. 1906 \n\n\nSubscribe to our Natick Report daily email\nPlease send tips\, photos\, ideas to natickreport@gmail.com\nSupport our independent journalism venture\nPartner with us as an advertiser to reach our fast-growing audience
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/meaningful-connections-memory-cafe/
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T190000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Growing Up in Public—Navigating Reputation and Social Media in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:SPARK Kindness free webinar: Growing Up in Public: Navigating Reputation and Social Media in the Digital Age. The focus will be on helping to support the young people in your life as they manage online interactions and their digital presence.\n\nSPARK welcomes back Devorah Heitner\, PhD\, author of Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World and coming in September 2023\, Growing up in Public: Coming Of Age In A Digital World.  Dr. Art Fergusson\, Director of Social-Emotional Learning and Equity at Natick Public Schools\, will be the special guest host for this event and will bring his perspective as a psychologist and educator to this discussion.\n\nRegister today. Please note\, ASL will be available.\n\n\n\nSubscribe to our Natick Report daily email\nPlease send tips\, photos\, ideas to natickreport@gmail.com
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/webinar-growing-up-in-public-navigating-reputation-and-social-media-in-the-digital-age/
CATEGORIES:Education,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T190000
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SUMMARY:Energy Assistance Fair
DESCRIPTION:An Energy Assistance Fair is scheduled at Morse Institute Library at 14 East Central St. in Natick on Monday\, Feb. 6\, 4-7pm. \nNatick is partnering with Eversource and area nonprofits through Mass Save Community First Partnership to help residents manage energy costs\, get help paying bills\, and use less energy. \nAt the fair\, learn about fuel assistance programs\, discounted rates and flexible payment plans\, no-cost Home Energy Assessments\, and more. Many programs are not tied to income levels. \nRepresentatives will also be available to share information and answer questions about other programs and services available\, which may include property tax assistance\, food assistance\, social services and municipal electricity aggregation. \nMore information on available local resources can be accessed by calling the Human Services Department in Natick (508-647-6519). \n\n\nNever miss a story. Subscribe to our Natick Report daily email\nPlease send tips\, photos\, ideas to natickreport@gmail.com\nSupport our independent journalism venture
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/energy-assistance-fair/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Government,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T140000
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SUMMARY:Prescription Drug Take Back Day
DESCRIPTION:Natick is holding a Prescription Drug Take Back Day event on Saturday\, Oct. 29\, from 10am-2pm.\, as part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency campaign. The aim is to prevent substance abuse and improper disposal.\n\nThe Natick Police Department (20 E. Central St.) takes the lead on this locally\, with support from Natick 180 and others. According to the Natick Health Department\, 170 pounds of unwanted or expired medications were collected in the April edition of this twice-a-year event.\n\nDrugs can be dropped off at the Natick Police Department or at the second floor pedestrian bridge of Wegmans at Natick Mall (1245 Worcester St\, 9 West).\n\n\nSubscribe to our Natick Report daily email.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/prescription-drug-take-back-day/
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T190000
DTSTAMP:20221004T161243Z
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SUMMARY:Suicide prevention training
DESCRIPTION:Subscribe to our Natick Report daily email
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/suicide-prevention-training/
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T103000
DTSTAMP:20220812T181440Z
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SUMMARY:Flutie 5K for Autism
DESCRIPTION:You’ve got plenty of time to train for the Flutie 5K for Autism\, slated for Saturday\, Oct. 16 at Lookout Farm in Natick\, and registration is now open. If you’re unable to take part in-person on Oct. 16\, a virtual option is available for runners and walkers Oct. 16-23. \nThe action on Oct. 16 starts at 8:30am. \nThe annual event raises funds to support families affected by autism.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/flutie-5k-for-autism/
CATEGORIES:Charity/fundraising,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T200000
DTSTAMP:20220928T014956Z
CREATED:20220915T202744Z
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SUMMARY:Panel discussion on suicide education awareness
DESCRIPTION:The Natick Veterans Services Office and Charles River Rotary will host a panel discussion on suicide education awareness on Sept. 28\, 5:30-8 p.m.\, at the Community-Senior Center\, 117 East Central St. \nThe panel was started five years ago by Natick VSO Paul Carew and Lynn Patton\, who lost her son to suicide. \nLocal veterans will take part\, including Bill Callahan\, colonel\, U.S. Army (ret.). \nTo RSVP\, contact VSO Paul Carew\, pcarew@natickma.org\, 508-745-8893. \n\n\nPlease send tips\, photos\, ideas to natickreport@gmail.com
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/natick-veterans-services-office-hosting-panel-discussion-on-suicide-education-awareness/
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T130000
DTSTAMP:20220910T164606Z
CREATED:20220910T164606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T164606Z
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SUMMARY:Free outdoor pilates class on Natick Common
DESCRIPTION:Natick’s Hometown Sweat will be offering a free outdoor Inferno Hot Pilates class on the Natick Common on Sunday\, Sept. 18 at noon. A DJ will be on hand to ensure you’re pumped up. RSVP here. \n\n\nSubscribe to our Natick Report daily email\nPlease send tips\, photos\, ideas to natickreport@gmail.com
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/free-outdoor-pilates-class-on-natick-common/
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T200000
DTSTAMP:20220405T154544Z
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SUMMARY:Spark Kindness—"How to move forward during difficult times"
DESCRIPTION:Are you\, your child or someone you care for feeling stuck? Psychologist and author Lisa Coyne\, PhD will share actionable microskills to help you tolerate the discomfort of living through challenging times\, face your fears and move forward to live a more connected and meaningful life. \nDATE: Wednesday\, May 4\nTIME: 7pm-8pm\nREGISTRATION: Register here for this online event. \n \nSimultaneous Spanish Language and ASL Interpretation will be provided at this event. \n¿Usted\, su hijo o algún ser querido se siente estresado o atascado? La psicóloga y autora Lisa Coyne\, PhD\, compartirá microhabilidades prácticas para ayudarlo a tolerar la incomodidad de vivir tiempos desafiantes\, enfrentar obstáculos y emociones difíciles\, y avanzar para vivir una vida más significativa. \nEn este evento se ofrecerá interpretación simultánea de lengua de señas americana y español. \nAbout Dr. Coyne\n \nDr. Coyne is the Founder and Senior Clinical Consultant of the McLean OCD Institute for Children and Adolescents at McLean Hospital and is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the New England Center for OCD and Anxiety (NECOA) and is Past President of the Association of Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS). She is a member of the Clinical and Scientific Advisory Board and is on the Faculty of the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). She is also a licensed psychologist\, a peer-reviewed ACT trainer\, and author. She has authored multiple articles and chapters on ACT with children and adolescents and is a co-author of the books Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: The Clinician’s Guide for Supporting Parents (Elsevier)\, and The Joy of Parenting (New Harbinger). Her new books\, Stuff That’s Loud: A Teen’s Guide to Unspiralling When OCD Gets Noisy (New Harbinger & Little Brown)\, Stop Avoiding Stuff: 25 Microskills to Face Your Fears and Do It Anyway\, were published in 2020.
URL:https://www.natickreport.com/event/spark-kindness-how-to-move-forward-during-difficult-times/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Health,Speaker
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