More than you really want to know about Natick, Mass.
The big Natick Organic Farm harvest dinner & auction can’t be held in person this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so the organization has reworked it as a to-go affair.
The annual fundraiser, which supports the farm’s teen work crew and apprenticeship programs, takes place Sept. 25 and offers vegetarian and omnivore meal options (vegan also available). The meal costs $96 for non-members $80 for members.
You have to give credit to Boston Marathoners who trained twice this time around for the race, which eventually took place over the past week in a virtual format in which runners choose their own course. Some were running for causes close to their hearts, others qualified for the marathon and willed themselves to stay in great shape during the pandemic. Many worked in at least a portion of their route on the official marathon course.
More than 40 Natick residents are listed on the current Boston Athletic Association results board for the 2020 Boston Marathon, led by Jack Fleming with a sub 3:17 time and Leah Santo at a perfect 3:33.
Natick Community Organic Farm and the Strivers Running Club for Girls were among Natick organizations whose runners got the job done in this unusual marathon year.
CONGRATULATIONS to Mark Goldschmidt on the 2020 Boston Marathon! Talk about determination and HEART! The STRIVERS community is so proud of you and always so GRATEFUL to you! Go rest!
Posted by Strivers Running Club for Girls on Saturday, September 12, 2020
Today was Ilyse’s first Boston Marathon. While it was not what she originally trained for, her heart and hard work got…
Posted by Strivers Running Club for Girls on Sunday, September 13, 2020
TCAN in Natick Center is hosting a virtual town meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 16th at 7:30pm to give updates on how the venue is prepping to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic in the near term.
The live streamed event will be led by Executive Director David Lavalley, who will discuss plans with TCAN’s programming director and cinema program director. Special guests will include Steph Paynes, founding member and lead guitarist of the rock group Lez Zepplin and Stephen Chilton, vice president of the National Independent Venue Association and owner of The Rebel Lounge in Phoenix.
Patrons can submit questions before Sept 16 by emailing valerie@natickarts.
Tents are popping up like mushrooms across Natick as the schools ready for the return of students and staff. Tents will be used for classes, breaks, lunch, and we’re sure more ideas will arise.
Lilja Elementary School tents
Natick High
Natick High
Memorial Elementary SchoolThe Natick Health Department has announced it will be running a by-appointment-only drive-through flu shot clinic for Natick residents age 6 months and older from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Saturday, Oct. 3.
A maximum of four participants per car. The event will take place at the DPW at 75 West St.
You must fill out a form in advance and bring it with you, along with your insurance card if you have insurance. The shots are free, and vaccines will be available in regular and high dose. Masks required.