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Natick Resident Earns Honors at Connecticut College

Here are 5 things to know today in Natick.

1. Ryan Deneen, a member of the class of 2017 at Connecticut College and a resident of Natick, has been named to the Dean's Honors list for the 2013 fall semester.

At Connecticut College, Dean's Honors is a recognition for students who have earned a grade point average of at least 3.65, and Dean's High Honors is a recognition for students who have earned a grade point average of at least 3.77.

2. Natick resident Louisa Calderaro will be joining with Gov. Deval Patrick and other students from across the Commonwealth on Saturday, Jan. 18, for a day of service.

She was selected for Project 351 by Superintendent Peter Sanchioni because of her exceptional commitment to service.

“I welcome Project 351 Ambassadors from Natick and across the Commonwealth to unite in the spirit of service,” said Patrick. “Our young people have unlimited potential to create positive change across our Commonwealth, our nation and our world. Project 351 recognizes that while providing a wonderful opportunity to inspire, challenge and motivate our next generation of leaders to give back and make a significant impact in our community.”

3. Elaine Hom Eastwood of Natick will star as Marcy Parks in Woodland Theatre Company’s production of The 25th Spelling Bee. Performances are Jan. 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 26 at 2 p.m., at the Lowell Mason Auditorium, 88R South St., Medfield. 

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Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a Tony Award winning musical comedy that looks at the pressures of growing up through the eyes of six quirky adolescent outsiders who are vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. 

This is Eastwood Hom’s first time performing with Woodland Theatre Company.

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Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is the second show in Woodland Theatre Company’s 2013-2014 season. Woodland kicked off the season with Les Miserables, which broke box office records for the company. The theatre will finish the season with the classic family musical Fiddler on the Roof in May. 

Tickets are $30 and can be reserved by visiting www.woodland-theatre.com or by calling 508-655-0687.

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5. Forecast:

Wednesday:
 Mostly cloudy. Still mild despite the clouds. Temps from 45-50.

Thursday: Mainly cloudy skies and a bit cooler with temps in the lower 40s.

Friday: Morning sun then clouds increasing by afternoon. Highs from 35-40.


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