1. On Saturday at 7 p.m., anyone over the age of 21 might want to head over to The VERVE - Crown Plaza for Violet Jam. Violet Jam is a monthly event that features a pop & roll band. Tomorrow night Joshua Tree, a nationally known U2 tribute band, will be performing. 2. The Belkin Family Lookout Farm is known for their orchard where people pick various fruits depending on the season. But they also offer much more than that, and this weekend they'll be offering family-friendly entertainment, including Mike the Music Man, who will be performing at various times. Also, don't forget the petting zoo…

1. Sereda DanceWorks will have a variety of adult dance and fitness classes throughout the day. Contact them for a schedule. 2. The Fit and Firm exercise group will meet at the Community/Senior Center at 10 a.m. This activity involves stretching and flexibility exercises. 3. One area caterer wrote a blog about the strong emergence of dessert stations. That certainly sounds good to us. 4. Did you meet your sweetheart on the commuter rail? If the answer is yes, then you should enter the Commuting with Cupid contest. 5. The Metrowest Chess Club will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at the Community/Senior…

1. Get your local winter youth sports photos together so you can enter our photo contest. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7. 2. The Natick Winter Market will be tomorrow at 9 a.m. at the Common Street Community Church. 3. Learn all about owls at Mass Audobon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary tomorrow at 3 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Be sure to check the listing for more information. 4. Dar Williams will be performing at TCAN tomorrow night at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35, $30 for members. 5. Rabbi Harold S. Kushner will be speaking about his new book "The Book of Job: When …

1. The deadline to join the Boston Sports Club mens basketball league is today. The league plays in Wellesley every Monday night. 2. Tonight at 6:30 p.m. parents can enjoy a night out while their kids play and eat pizza and veggies at Energy Fitness & Gymnastics. The cost ranges from $15-$25. Check the listing for specifics. 3. Pianist George Li will be performing at TCAN on Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 for non-members and $20 for members. 4. Read about the Natick teen who started a non-profit that helps Alzheimer's patients and caregivers. Remember to vote for him in the Kids Who Give …

1. There will be Alzheimers/Dementia Support Groups today at 10:30 a.m. at Whitney Place. There are separate groups for carepartners and patients that will be held at the same time. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. 2. Kids between the ages of 5 and 7 can try a Hip-Hop class for free at Gardengate Academy at 4:30 p.m. today. Classes will start in February. 3. Did you hear about the second graders in Ms. Bloch's class who wrote a song about the Patriots? You can read about it and even here it here. 4. If you're missing some of the local Natick news, then you're not signed up …

1. You can play duplicate bridge today at 12:30 p.m. at 90 Oak St. This is for experienced players. 2. Have a drink at Palettes tonight at 6:30 p.m. while trying to replicate a painting. No previous painting experience is necessary. 3. What did you think of Gov. Patrick's tax proposals last night? 4. Check out these photos at a local Veterinarian's office as he uses laser therapy on dogs and cats. 5. If you're organizing an event in town, remember to put it on the Natick Patch Events Calendar.

1. There will be a flu vaccine clinic at Century Health Systems on Tuesday and Thursday this week. Check the link for the times. 2. There is a special reception for the Pakistan National Squash Team tonight at 6 p.m. at Dover Squash & Fitness. The players are here under a new program in which they get to compete in the United States for several months each year. Pre-registration is required, so call early on today to be sure space is still available. 3. Here's an interesting blog from MetroWestWines.com that teaches a little about wine tastings. 4. The Earth Day Planning Committee is meeting …

1. You can still register for Music Together Classes. These classes are for ages 0-4. 2. There is a Solar Workshop tonight at Dolphin Seafood so people can learn if their homes are suited for solar panel. The event will begin at 6 p.m. 3. In Natick High School athletics, the boys and girls track teams will compete against Wellesley High School at 4:30 p.m. at the Reggie Lewis Center. The girls gymnastics team will compete against Norwood High School at home at 7 p.m. 4. Congressman Ed Markey made some recommendations to Vice President Joe Biden regarding his gun task force. 5. The Natick High…

1. Gold's Gym is sponsoring an open house this week. Local residents can workout for free all week. 2. The Bacon Free Library will have Story Hour for Preschoolers today at 10 a.m. No registration is required. 3. The Johnson Elementary School PTO will meet tonight at 7 p.m. in the Natick High School library. Superintendent Peter Sanchioni will be at the meeting to discuss any district-wide issues, and he will also give a tour of the new high school. Babysitting will be available. 4. Are you a skater? Where do you like to go ice skating? 5. Remember to Like us on Facebook , Follow us on …

1. The Earth Day Planning Group (Publicity Subcommittee) will meet today at 2:30 p.m. at the Morse Institute Library. 2. Take a look at this video of one of our Patch editors learning to ski. 3. Have a passion for something? Want to share it with others? Then how about starting a blog here on Natick Patch? It's free and there's never any obligation as to how much you write. 4. If you're putting on an event in town, you should add it to our Events Calendar for people to browse and search whenever they please. 5. Do you have something you'd like to share with lots of people, whether it's the …

1. Natick BHLF Trail Buddies will meet at 10 a.m. at Pegan Cove Park to cut back some invasives and pick up trash. 2. Broadmoor Chamber Singers is having open rehearsals tonight at 7:15 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church. 3. Wednesday night will be the First Annual Justin Bailey Memorial Food Drive. Donations of non-perishable food items will be collected at the William Chase Arena between 6:30-9:30 p.m. 4. Do you see cars speeding down your street? Tell us which street in Natick you think has the biggest speeding problem. 5. If you didn't voice your opinion over the weekend, we want to know if …

1. In case you missed it yesterday, Billy the Dog is finally home! 2. Massachusetts legislators will be receiving a pay cut this year after the average household income fell from last year. 3. It's interesting to see methods of treatment that aren't as common used to help Veterans with PTSD. 4. The Natick High School class of 2013 is going to have an All Night After Prom Party for students and their guests, and you can help them out with it by purchasing an umbrella for just $25. The umbrellas are 54-inches long and are red and white. They say "Natick" on them, making them a great item to …

1. Have you entered our photo contest yet? This week we're looking for the best photo of sibling love. 2. Christmas tree removal in Natick takes places the first two weeks of January. Don't forget to leave your tree out by the curb. 3. People can learn Israeli Dancing tonight at 8:30 p.m. at the Boroughs JCC in Westborough. This two-hour class costs $10, and it's offered every week. 4. State Rep. David Linsky (D-Natick) will have constituent office hours on Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the Natick Community Center. 5. We're still looking for residents to contribute to our Local Voices section. You …

1. If you're interested in improving your public speaking, impromptu thinking and leadership skills, then you may be interested in attending the Framingham-Natick Toastmasters Meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the Whitney Place Assisted Living Residences. 2. Be on the lookout for Billy the Dog. He is still out there. Remember he is very timid, so do not chase him. 3. It's a new week and there's a new Patch photo contest. This week we're looking for the best photo of siblings. The winner will get a $25 gift card to a local business. 4. The Morse Institute Library is looking for Volunteers for their…

1. Once again, here is the schedule for First Night in Boston. 2. There will be a Family New Year's Party today at 2 p.m. at the Morse Institute Library. Admission is $7 per person and $25 per family. This annual event benefits Kids Connect. 3. It's been a while since we last got as much snow as we did on Saturday. We want to see the photos you took in the snow. Whether it's pictures of you trying to dig your car out of your driveway, your kids building a snowman or your dog eating a cold treat, just click on the link and upload your photos for everyone to see. 4. Start your New Year's …

1. 2012 is coming to an end, so it's time to present you with the Biggest Stories in Natick this past year. So much has happened, and we're not perfect, so we know we missed a few. Help us out and be sure to add your selections in the comments section. 2. You asked, and we tried to gather the answer. Who has the best pizza in Natick? No one place seeed to dominate the recommendations, so at first glance it appears that there isn't a place head and shoulders above the others. But you may not agree with that. Tell us in the comments of the story if you feel strongly about your favorite place. 3…

1. The Natick Home Energy Initiative will begin their Solar Challenge soon. Be sure to read about it to see if this program is a good fit for you. 2. We're still looking for contributors to our Local Voices section. If you like to write, then it's time to get started. 3. The Natick Winter Market will begin on Saturday at 9 a.m. at Metro West Medical Center Leonard Morse Hospital. 4. Here are some obituaries of recently deceased people with Natick ties. Most of these funerals are either today or tomorrow if you'd like to attend. 5. Still looking for things to do over this school vacation? Well…

1. Today at 6 p.m. there is a Carry-in Meal followed by a Devotional at the Church of Christ in Natick. 2. On Friday there is a Caregivers Support Group at 6:30 p.m. at the Morse Institute Library for anyone who is taking care of a loved on on an ongoing basis. 3. On Friday there will be karaoke at the Dolphin Seafood Restaurant. It begins at 10 p.m. every Friday night. 4. It might be difficult to tear the kids away from all the new toys that Santa brought them, but if you're looking for some fun things to do during this holiday break from school, then you should check out at least a couple …

1. There is a Yoga Class for Women with Cancer at 4 p.m. today at Roots & Wings. This class is for women with all types of Cancer and no prior Yoga experience is necessary. The cost of the class is $10, with a portion of that going as a donation to the Healing Garden in Harvard, MA. 2. Santa will be visiting South Village today at 1 p.m. You can get your picture taken with him at 56 Eliot St. 3. There is a public safety forum on violence prevention tonight at 7 p.m. at the Morse Institute Library. 4. There will be a workshop on how to weatherize your home, including some things you can do to …