Friday, November 16, 2012
The Farmers Market on the Common is about to have its last run of the season.
1. With winter approaching, Saturday is the final time the Natick Farmers Market will be on the common this year. Stop by to stock up on local produce, meats and freshly-baked bread while you still can. The market opens at 9 a.m. 2. Theater students at the Kennedy Middle School will be taking the stage on Saturday for a production of the Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, which aims to combine more than 200 stories into a single play. The 7 p.m. show costs $5. 3. Fall is the best time of year to spot meteorites, and the Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary wants to help you see some for yourself at their Stars and Meteors at the Holidays event. Prices vary so click here for more info. 4. Looking for some entertainment this weekend? …
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
We welcome you to use Natick Patch to talk politics.
1. Red Ribbon Week, the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country, starts today. The National Family Partnership's Red Ribbon campaign is sponsoring a contest, through which you could win an IPad and money for your school. 2. Speaking of contests: we've announced the winner of our pumpkin photo contest on Patch. Tomorrow, we'll start soliciting photographs of your costumed pet. Please share with us your photos, as long as taking the photo of said pet won't result in you being bitten. 3. Were you watching the last of the presidential debate last night? Readers are sounding off on who they think won. What do you think? 4. Residents have found that Natick Patch is a good forum for them to express their political views. Last …
Monday, September 17, 2012
Do you use Natick's trails? The a group aiming to clean up public areas will meet today.
1. The Natick Trail Buddies will be working to remove invasive species from Pegan Park Cove today at 10 a.m. To join the effort, contact Pat Conaway at 508-740-9949. 2. In celebration of Rosh Hashanah today, the Jewish New Year, the Temple Israel of Natick will host a family program where you can join community members in the tradition of casting bread into water. The event starts at 4:30 p.m. 3. Organic farming has increased across the country in recent years. Natick's Community Organic Farm is continuing to thrive as choosing organic becomes more popular. Check out our video on Natick's organic farm. 4. The Morse Institute Library's bookmobile will be traveling around Natick today, bringing books to your neighborhood. The Bookmobile …
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
The Natick Police Department issued a warning of local home repair scams.
1. Natick police issued a warning Tuesday night of local "gypsy scammers" who have been soliciting home repair scams in nearby Waltham recently. "Natick residents are asked to keep a wary eye for any activity they find suspicious," an NPD Facebook post said. 2. Today is the first day of school for Natick students and is the grand opening of the new Natick High School. Did you or your kids take photos? We would love you to share them with your neighbors here. 3. The Natick Trail Buddies are at it again today on their mission to keep the town's public trails healthy. The group will convene at Arthur Morency Woods to "clean up" encroaching vegetation. Contact Pat Conaway at 508-740-9949 for more info. 4. Palettes is hosting Eat, Drink and …
Monday, August 13, 2012
How well do you know Star Wars?
1. Do you think you know Star Wars? The Morse Institute Library is ready to test your knowledge today at a night of all things Star Wars. Trivia, a costume contest and Star Wars history will start at the library Tuesday at 7 p.m. Update: We got our dates mixed up, this event is actually Tuesday night. 2. Every other week, the Board of Selectmen meet to hear residents' concerns and vote on important decisions that affect the town. Today's meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall. 3. Palettes hosts Open Studio today where you can create art using the studio's supplies. It's perfect for those looking to paint but don't have the necessary materials. The $20 class begins at 1 p.m. 4. The School Committee will meet in the Town Hall at 7:15 p.…
Friday, July 27, 2012
What will you be doing this weekend?
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. The Olympic Summer Games opening ceremonies will be held in London today. We've compiled a list of athletes who live in Patch towns. Check it out so you'll know to root for them! 2. We at Patch have put together a list of summer reading recommendations; our suggestions are based on books we've read ourselves. Please add your recommendations to our list. 3. The Center for Arts' successful Rock Off Main teen music program runs tonight at 7:30. The all-ages show provides a venue for bands in this region to take their eclectic mix of music out of their basements and put…
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Did you know there are some athletes in the Olympics who don't live far from Natick?
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. A transportation bond bill, approved by the Senate this week, doesn't include an amendment that would have given Natick $160,000 to improve pedestrian safety in the area of South Main and West streets, near Natick High. Do you think this intersection is unsafe and could benefit from some state funding? Tell us in the comments. 2. New York City kids will arrive in Milford Aug. 1 to be greeted by their host families, some of which live in Natick. The Fresh Air Fund places inner city kids with rural, suburban or small town families for up to two weeks, allowing them …
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
While we have your attention: vote in your favorite categories for Readers' Choice.
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. A Comic Art Workshop with Andy and Veronica Fish will be held at 7 tonight in the Lebowitz Hall of the Morse Institute Library. It's open to ages 11 to 18. No registration is required and supplies will be provided. 2. The Natick Community Organic Farm has on its Facebook page some great photos of "budding farmers" visiting the farm's goats. Do you like the farm on Facebook? 3. Through Aug. 17, we'll keep the polls open for Readers' Choice voting. Click through the categories and cast your vote; the article is on the homepage. We'll get you started. How about you …
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Have fresh fruits and vegetables in your home each week as part the farm share program at Dover Farms.
1. Take a trip to Weston to see "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" put on by the Weston Drama Workshop. Described as a "fast paced, lighthearted musical" the show shows the many parts of a day in the life of Charlie Brown. The show is 7:30 p.m. today at 235 Wellesley St. in Weston. Tickets can be purchased for $15 online or at the door. 2. Voting in our Readers' Choice polls has begun! Browse through our categories to cast your vote for the best in Natick. 3. Take a night out with wine and French cuisine at Wine Tuesdays at Sel de la Terre in Natick. With an ever-changing wine selection and an expertly paired tasting menu, conversation is encouraged as Erik Johnson, beverage director, leads a discussion centered around the tastes of the …
Monday, July 16, 2012
Natick's trails use volunteers to keep them running. Here are the details on how you can help.
1. Do you use Natick's trails? Why not join the volunteers who keep them running? The group will be at Pegan Cove Park at 10 a.m. today to remove knotweed from the area. 2. Can you help Natick Police catch a suspected credit card thief? They posted this photo on their Facebook page Friday night. Lt. Grassey said yesterday police are still are still searching for the suspect. 3. The Morse Institute Library's Bookmobile will be at MacArthur Road, Euclid Circle and Westlake Road today. Click a link to get all the details on when books will be delivered to your area. 4. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren stopped by our site Friday afternoon to answer our readers' questions. Here is a recap of what she told us. Do you agree with her positions…
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