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Animal Tracks and Signs (Broadmoor event)

Learn about animal tracks at Broadmoor wildlife sanctuary. March 14th 2-3:30. Registration required.

Natick kindergarten registration is open - Natick Report Kindergarten registration is for children 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2026 is now open. Please see the Kindergarten Registration

Remember to register for kindergarten!

Local Event: Repair Cafe in new Maker Space Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

Missed the repair café in Framingham last weekend? There are more coming up in other towns!
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Now is a good time to remind you about 5calls.org. A website that helps you call your representatives and leave a message about important issues.

Open Mic Night Join us for an Open Mic Night at the Morse Institute Library the Second Tuesday of the month from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.   Singers, poets, musicians, writers, performance artists, all are welcome! …

The second Tuesday of every month there is an open mic night at Morse Institute Library

Mini Golf at the Library: Family Fun Day Join us for a fun-filled Mini Golf Family Fun Day at the library! Bring the whole family and enjoy a unique twist on the classic game of mini golf as you make your way through 18 creatively designed…

Another mini golf day at the library! March 7th 9:00-4:30

Out Metrowest's 15th birthday party OUT MetroWest is celebrating 15 years of fostering communities where LGBTQ+ youth thrive – and YOU are invited to celebrate with us! LGBTQ+ youth (29 and under) and their families are invited to…

Out Metro West 15th birthday party on March 8th 12:00-2:00. A party for LGBT+ youth age 29 and under and their families. Reserve your spot here!

MBTA opens long-awaited trail connection to Natick Center station - Natick Report The highly anticipated commuter rail-to-trail connection in Natick Center opened Feb. 6 a

The rail trail is now connected to the Natick Center T station, so you can now bike directly to the station.

Postcard Writing to Voters! · Mobilize Write postcards to Democratic voters in swing states. We provide the pens and postcards. If you can bring postcard stamps or donate $10+ for stamps that would be great. Thx.

A key part of defending democracy is getting out the vote. Writing post cards to voters is more fun when we do it together. Post card writing every Tuesday at 6pm at Sharon Public Library

Art for All! Wax Resist Artwork - Bacon Free Library Art for All techniques may include collage, wax resist art; Zentangle/doodling; lettering; poetry, and more. Drop-in OR curbside pickup for take & make. Ages 4-adult.

Check out upcoming walk-in arts and crafts at Bacon Free Library

"Calling In": How to Make Change with Those You'd Rather Cancel A fireside chat with Professor Loretta Ross featuring the strategic practice of "Calling In" - an invitation into conversation rather than conflict.

Register here for a virtual fireside conversation with professor Loretta Ross on “calling in” how to create an invitation to conversation rather than conflict. Tomorrow at 7:00.

Natick Interfaith Harmony Month Please join us for Natick’s 2nd Annual Interfaith Harmony Month. This is a time get to know your neighbors, and participate in a variety of faith traditions. You can pick up a Harmony Passport at the…

This Thursday is the start of Interfaith Harmony Month! A whole month of events where you can learn about different faiths and meet people in the community

The Best YouTube Channels to Learn Spanish in 2025 | FluentU Spanish Blog Discover the best YouTube channels to learn Spanish, ideal for learners of any level. You'll find everything from Spanish channels for beginners on topics like science, history, popular slang, and…

Youtube channels to practice Spanish

Morse Institute Library is also closed tomorrow

See storm updates here. School closed tomorrow, parking ban in effect, and trash pick up delayed by one day. Senior Center and Cole Center are also closed tomorrow. www.natickma.gov/2344/24447/W...

Framingham Repair Cafe March 1st - Framingham Source Sunday, March 1st, 2pm to 5pm Scott Hall at 24 Vernon St; Framingham Let us know if you can volunteer! https://tinyurl.com/FramFixVolunteer Got something that needs fixing or mending? Bring it to the…

Repair Café, get your things fixed for free! Sunday, March 1st, 2pm to 5pm, Scott Hall at 24 Vernon St; Framingham. Find out more here

Is BMI Accurate? New Evidence Says No For years, BMI—body mass index—has been the go-to tool for plotting our weight into categories. If your BMI number is 25 or higher, you fall into the overweight or obese category. So, does that mean…

BMI is not a useful measure of health and was never intended to be. If your doctor uses BMI don’t be afraid to question them www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/publica...
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How To Upcycle Clothing Rather Than Dumping Them When a shirt is stained beyond saving or those threadbare jeans can’t make one more trip to the donation bin, don’t toss them just yet.

Some ideas of what to do with old damaged clothes.

Please join us for QMMUNITY, a gathering for the queer community and allies. Thursday, February 26th, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick or our first gathering of 2026. Sign up here! Snacks will be served.

Today is a very special day! Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras, and the first night of Ramadan! All on the same day! How will you celebrate?

Please call or write the governor expressing disapproval of this. ChatGPT spreads misinformation, compromises data security, has a huge environmental impact, and they are a major Trump donor. It has no place in our Massachusetts government.

Oppose the SAVE America Act - PASSED HOUSE (UPDATED 2/11) ⭑ 5 Calls Updates February 11, 2026: The House has passed the SAVE America Act by a vote of 218-213; Rep. Cuellar (D-TX) was the lone vote that crossed party …

Urgent! Call your senators and tell them to oppose the SAVE act, which would lead to widespread voter suppression and voter disenfranchisement. Please share with friends who live in other states

Valentine's Day Saint Valentine’s Day, or simply Valentine’s Day, is celebrated on the 14th of February, almost internationally but primarily in western societies. It is a commemorative Christian feast for some…

Legend has it that we celebrate romantic love on St. Valentine’s Day because St. Valentine performed weddings in secret when the emperor forbade soldiers from marrying. This story shows that what is morally correct and what is legal are not always the same.

The Bystander Effect Started from a Lie You have just been attacked. How likely is it that someone will come to your help? If you remember the infamous case of Kitty Genovese in 1960s New York, you may despair at ever receiving assistance.…

Today Friday the 13th. One unlucky thing that happened on a Friday the 13th is the murder of Kitty Genovese. Bad reporting by the New York Times led to a new concept in psychology: the bystander effect. But that’s not what really happened. In reality people are much more willing to help a stranger.

100 years of remembering, honoring and celebrating ourselves: A brief history of Black History celebrations How Negro History Week, founded by Carter G. Woodson in 1926, evolved into today’s nationally recognized Black History Month.

100 years ago Black History Month started as Negro History Week.

The Project for Awesome is an annual fundraiser that raises money for charities you vote on. Voting is now open and ends 2/18. The livestream charity event is from 2/13 at 12:00 to 2/15 at 12:00. It’s a lot of fun and for a good cause!

Internship Certificate Program About TEC’s Internship Certificate Program Participating in an internship is one of the best ways for students in high school and college to explore a career and gain work experience. An int…

Applications are now open for high school and college internships. Unpaid internships. Check with your college or university about college credit.

30-Plants Per Week: Why Eating More Fruits and Vegetables Matters for Your Gut Microbiome You've probably heard about the gut microbiome's connection to overall health. But how exactly does what you eat impact those tiny gut microbes that call it home?

Eating a wide variety of fruits and veggies is good for you. Diet advice that suggests adding food rather than subtracting? Sounds like something I can get behind!

Music and Resistance in War and Other Conflicts – Musicological Brainfood War, occupation, and oppression cannot silence music. Contributors trace how sonic acts of resistance—whether Nigerian protest songs and dances, Holocaust compositions, singing during the Civil…

Superbowl 60! This year there will be musical acts that will likely have political messages. For as long as there has been political resistance, music has been a part of it.

Fun family activity! Winter bird event at Broadmoor 2/22 2-3:30pm. Registration required.