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This December marks the 75th 

anniversary of the attack on Pearl 

Harbor, and The International Museum 

of World War II in Natick has 

a powerful exhibition on display that 

provides insight into what transpired 

before, during and after the attack. 

The exhibit sheds light on the attack 

that resulted in the United States entering 

into World War II, which President 

Franklin D. Roosevelt declared a 

“date that will live in infamy.” 

“The 75th Anniversary of Pearl 

Harbor: Why We Still Remember” 

begins with Japanese news announcements 

celebrating the invasion of 

China, and propaganda urging the 

Japanese people to migrate and settle 

in China’s rich farm lands, which delocaltownpages 

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TEDxNatick 2017 

Announces Speakers 

Organizers plan a full TEDx experience Jan. 21 at the Natick High School 

By Tod Dimmick, 

Contributing Writer 

Photo/Leah LaRiccia 

Natick cherishes its reputation for passionate 

support of arts, culture and learning. 

The community is, after all, home to 

The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 

Natick Center Cultural District, and a 

thriving arts community. The first TEDx- 

Natick last January added entertaining 

and thought-provoking educational talks 

to that mix. The rave reviews for that inaugural 

event made a reprise a natural. The 

upcoming TEDxNatick 2017 on January 

21, 2017 promises to be even better than 

the first. Tickets are now on sale, and will 

likely sell out quickly. 

Members of the community are invited 

to experience TEDxNatick live, featuring 

short, inspiring talks by an eclectic collection 

of local innovators and change 

makers. “We are thrilled with the speaker 

line-up we have again this year,” Steve 

Gullans, TEDxNatick Co-Curator, said 

“It will be a fantastic mix of local and 

regional speakers who will bring their inspiring 

stories to the stage.” Speakers include 

innovators, engineers, composers, 

artists, community builders, and, Gullans 

TEDXNATICK 

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The 75th Anniversary 

of Pearl Harbor: 

Why We Still Remember 

The International Museum of World War II in Natick commemorates 

the 75 th anniversary of Pearl Harbor with a special exhibition, 

on view October 8, 2016 – January 7, 2017 

By Renee Plant, 


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added, “A few surprises.” 

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Tickets for TEDxNatick 2017 

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TEDxNatick 2017 confirmed 

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Jamele Adams, Dean, 

Brandeis University 

As Dean of Students, Adams 

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student life outside the classroom. 

He promotes opportunities for 

students to engage in leadership 

activities and to experience 

personal, social, and emotional 

growth and development. He 

brings high energy and fierce 

dedication to fostering a community 

of diversity and unity at 

Brandeis and beyond. Adams resides 

in Natick. 

Bren Bataclan, Artist 

A Bostonbased 

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childhood. He and his work have 

been profiled by the CBS Evening 

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other media outlets. 

Ned Brooks 

Brooks is a retired businessman, 

avid sailor and newlyminted 

grandfather who recently 

started a nonprofit foundation. 

Holiday Hat, Mitten 

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library from Dec. 5 to 21. The items will be donated to 

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Tom and Ruth Kasai were residents of Southern California when Pearl 

Harbor occurred. Tom joined the army and Ruth spent the war at an 

internment camp for Japanese Americans in Arizona. (Photo/submitted) 

picts the mood in Japan leading 

up to the attack. Marshall Carter, 

founding director of education at 

The Museum of World War II, 

said setting the context is critical 

in allowing visitors to fully understand 

the context of Pearl Harbor. 

“The American perspective 

of Pearl Harbor is that it was 

a surprise attack, but America 

was very aware of the war in 

the world, and was trying to decide 

when to enter it - or not to,” 

Carter said. “At the time, everyone 

was actually worried. The exhibit 

shows that the attack was a 

surprise, but the [country’s] entry 

into the war wasn’t.” 

Visitors will see the first message 

from Pearl Harbor to “All 

U.S. Navy Ships present Hawaiian 

area” that announced the 

attack in the first moments of 

World War II, pieces of a Japanese 

plane that was shot down, as 

well as newspapers reflecting the 

fear that overwhelmed the United 

States. Also displayed is the first 

printed declaration of war by 

Japan on the United States, and 

posters showcasing the overwhelming 

sense of American patriotism 

that emerged as a result. 

“Through documents and artifacts, 

you’re really transported 

back to that time,” Carter said. 

“Documentaries and books are 

wonderful, but there is something 

so powerful about seeing 

original documents and artifacts 

on which movies and books are 

based. What astonishes people at 

the museum is seeing things from 

so many perspectives, and seeing 

how many people it affected.” 

The attack itself involved more 

than 300 Japanese fighter planes 

and bombers, killed more than 

2,000 Americans and wounded 

more than 1,000 others. According 

to Carter, visitors to the museum 

have spent their time at the 

exhibit reading through whole 

documents are letters that provide 

firsthand accounts of the attack 

and its aftermath. 

“It astonishes people with aspects 

of Pearl Harbor that they 

never knew,” he said. “We hope 

visitors would walk away saying 

there is so much more to it than 

they thought, and that they see 

the difference between what we 

identified Pearl Harbor as having 

been at the time compared to our 

understanding of it today.” 

The museum is located at 8 

Mercer Rd. Visitors must schedule 

visits in advance by emailing 

visit@museumofworldwarii. 

org. For more information, visit 

http://museumofworldwarii.org. 

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the special exhibition include: 

The original first message in 

the opening moments of the attack 

warning all U.S. Navy ships: 

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Pieces of Japanese planes shot 

down over Pearl Harbor, and personal 

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sailors and airmen stationed in 

Hawaii documenting the peacefulness 

before the attack, including 

images of beach scenes and 

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The first newspaper account 

of the attack, reported in The 

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A woman’s Christmas card, 

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Five Crows Gallery & Handcrafted 

Gifts on 41 Main St. will 

sponsor a silent auction to benefit 

Natick High School (NHS) scholarships 

on Dec. 3-10. An opening 

party/preview will be held on Friday, 

Dec. 2. The public is invited 

to attend and bid anytime during 

that week on work donated by the 

artists of Five Crows. The auction 

will support the two scholarships 

that the gallery awards each 

year to two NHS seniors who are 

interested in pursuing art or art 

education in college. 

The gallery has been awarding 

scholarships to NHS seniors 

for the past five years. 

Five Crows first opened its 

doors in February, 2002 in Natick 

center. An artist-owned shop, it 

features fine handcrafted artwork, 

including jewelry, pottery, paintings 

and prints, designer clothing 

and handbags, children’s items, 

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than 150 artists. In September, the 

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at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10 at Temple Israel of Natick. 

This is the first time the band has appeared at Temple Israel 

in over 10 years. The event will include a special appearance 

by R’nana, the Temple Israel Joyful Sounds, under the 

musical direction of Alan Nelson, one of Safam’s founding 

members. There will be a dessert reception after the concert 

for event sponsors. To purchase tickets or to become a sponsor, 

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Cochituate Rail Trail 

to Become a Reality 

By Michael Balcom, Friends 

of Natick Trails, Inc. 

Town meeting members voted 

95-25 on Nov. 1 to approve the 

purchase of 21 acres of land for 

the Cochituate Rail Trail (CRT). 

The debate lasted for over four 

hours and finally a vote of approval 

was reached. The input 

from both sides was passionate 

and informative as points of view 

were shared. In the end, I am 

very proud of our elected representatives 

whose vision of and investment 

in the quality of life for 

Natick residents won out. 

Now the work begins to build 

the kind of trail that will deliver 

on its promise of open space 

that serves a terrific function, is 

heavily used and becomes part 

of Natick’s character as a vibrant 

and healthy town. The design 

and construction is estimated at 

$8M and will be funded by the 

Metropolitan Planning Organization 

(MPO) and has been 

budgeted for 2018. The design 

process will continue with 

plenty of opportunity for public 

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Cochituate-Rail-Trail-Advisory- 

Committee. 

The approved $6M from 

Natick for acquisition is a combination 

of funds reserved for open 

space ($3M from FAR funds) and 

almost $3M in short-term borrowing. 

This is where we could 

use your help. 

The Friends of Natick Trails 

(FoNT) is an all volunteer, nonprofit 

organization founded to 

support the CRT and the entire 

trail network in our community. 

Our first order of business will be 

to raise funds to help defray some 

of the costs that the town is incurring 

by borrowing to purchase 

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Experience Winter at Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary 

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Over 800 acres of conservation 

land, teeming with wildlife, 

awaits Natick residents with a 

love for the outdoors. Broadmoor 

Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS), 

located at 280 Elliot St. (Rt. 16), 

is the sprawling backyard for 

Natick and Sherborn, where 

miles of trails snake through 

fields and forests and beside bodies 

of water. There is plenty to 

explore at BWS, even during the 

winter months. 

Children observe an owl at 

the Annual Owl Festival. 

(Photo/Courtesy of BWS) 

Adventure in South 

Natick 

Sanctuary Director Elissa 

Landre knows how much BWS 

has to offer. “If you are looking 

for an adventure into the natural 

world, Broadmoor is the place for 

you,” she said. “There are nine 

miles of walking trails you can 

follow through the places that 

plants and animals live.” 

Otters, minks and beavers can 

often be seen on boardwalks and 

bridges, and a variety of birds, 

including great blue herons, may 

soar past. “We can’t guarantee 

you will see something in particular, 

but there are always surprises 

to be found by guests in this sanctuary 

for wildlife,” Landre said. 

BWS is made up of two estates 

in Natick and Sherborn, which 

were donated in the 1960s to the 

Massachusetts Audubon Society 

(MAS), a nonprofit that works to 

protect wildlife in the state. MAS 

manages more than 50 sanctuaries, 

and 2016 marks the 100th 

anniversary of the first MAS 

sanctuary, Moose Hill in Sharon, 

Massachusetts. 

In the half-century that BWS 

has existed, it has undergone 

many renovations, while carefully 

considering sustainability. 

A horse barn built in 1911 was 

transformed into a nature center 

for the sanctuary, serving as a welcome 

desk and a space for educational 

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Animal tracks can often be found along BWS trails. (Photo/Courtesy of 

BWS) 

Winter Programs 

Landre recommends crosscountry 

skiing, snowshoeing and 

walking as ways to explore BWS 

independently or with a group 

during the winter to enjoy the 

scenic landscapes, and to look for 

signs of wildlife, such as animal 

tracks. 

“Not sure what animal made 

the tracks you found? Broadmoor 

also offers tracking programs for 

adults and families, and children 

can even learn about winter animals 

and tracks during vacation 

week programs,” she said. 

The Annual Owl Festival 

takes place on Saturday, Feb. 4, 

an event featuring a presentation 

with live owls. “BWS also offers 

special evening prowls to listen 

for owls and other night creatures 

when the sanctuary is usually 

closed,” Landre said. BWS recommends 

signing up as early as 

possible because they fill up fast. 

BWS takes part in the annual 

Christmas Bird Count, a nationwide 

scientific bird project run by 

citizens. The sanctuary is on the 

Snowshoeing is one way to experience nature at BWS. (Photo/Courtesy 

of BWS) 

edge of the Millis Christmas Bird 

Count circle, and local residents 

are invited to count the birds in 

their backyards or bird feeders on 

Saturday, Dec. 17, and to submit 

the data to volunteers. Contact 

BWS for more information. 

For those that prefer an indoor 

nature-related experience, Travel 

and Taste is a series that offers 

just that. Each event is locationthemed, 

including a buffet dinner 

and a photo slideshow, creating 

an immersive experience. This 

season includes New Zealand, 

Rwanda and Alaska. 

Get Involved at BWS 

Volunteer and job opportunities 

are often available at BWS. 

Volunteers are needed during the 

week to work outdoors, assisting 

with snow shoveling, trimming 

vegetation and other manual tasks. 

The sanctuary also seeks reliable, 

friendly and conscientious people 

to staff the visitor services desk. 

Another way to contribute to 

BWS is through funding. The 

sanctuary regularly raises funds 

for general operations, but this 

November, they began an important 

outdoor maintenance 

project. “Comfortable, safe trails, 

bridges and boardwalks are 

what the current campaign is all 

about,” Landre explained. 

“Trails are compacted, tree 

roots and rocks are exposed, 

and decades old boardwalk and 

bridges need repair or replacement. 

In addition, beavers have 

raised the water level at some 

trails, so rerouting is needed. If 

you know and love Broadmoor, 

your contribution can help with 

this project,” she continued. 

More than 25,000 people visit 

BWS on a yearly basis, either to 

enjoy the sanctuary on their own 

or to attend programs. A contribution 

supports both the well-being 

of the local environment, and 

the wellness of those who benefit 

from the sanctuary. 

Hours and Website 

The BWS nature center is 

open Tuesdays through Fridays 

from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 

Sunday, and Monday holidays 

(the sanctuary is closed on 

non-holiday Mondays) from 10 

a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can explore 

the trails from dawn to dusk 

Tuesday through Sunday. 

To learn more about BWS, 

visit www.massaudubon.org/getoutdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/ 

broadmoor. For more information 

about events or to sign up, 

email broadmoorprograms@ 

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Natick Community-Senior Center in December 

The Natick Community- 

Senior Center (CSC), located at 

117 East Central St. (Rt. 135), offers 

services, classes and activities 

for all ages, in addition to serving 

the elderly. Register for free events 

by calling 508-647-6540; and to 

pay for events, stop by the CSC 

or register online at Community 

Pass. 

Mindfulness Meditation: Put 

aside the hustle and bustle of the 

holidays and enjoy quiet time. 

Thursday, Dec. 1 and 8, 11 

am, free 

YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention 

Program at Natick Community- 

Senior Center: This program 

gives you the skills and support 

to make lasting healthy lifestyle 

changes, will help you lose weight, 

increase your physical activity, 

and most importantly, reduce 

your risk for diabetes. Each class 

is one hour and will meet weekly 

for 16 weeks followed by eight 

monthly maintenance sessions. 

Contact Tom Black, 508-879- 

4420 ext.39 or tblack@metrowestymca.org. 

Wednesday, Dec 

7, 10:30-11:30 am, free, 16- 

week sessions, 1x month/8 

months 

Looking for a good book to 

read or for a gift? Holiday gift 

ideas for the book lover on 

your list! Join Lorna Ruby, who 

has worked in the book business 

for over 30 years as she brings a 

sampling of new books. She’ll 

talk about the hot new fiction 

titles, gift books and holiday selections. 

Wednesday, Dec 7, 1 

pm, free 

answer the letters. What could 

be more magical at this time of 

year? Seasonal music, refreshments. 

Monday, Dec 12, 11 

am, free 

CSC Book Group: Join a representative 

from the Bacon Free 

Library for a fun book discussion 

whether you’ve read the book or 

not! Dec. 13 - Silent Night by Stanley 

Weintraub, to be held at the 

Bacon Free Library with refreshments 

and holiday cheer! Jan. 17: 

Falling Angels by Tracy Chevalier 

to be held at the CSC. Dec. 13 

and Jan. 17, 1pm, free 

Does the U.S. Constitution 

Warrant Any Changes? Join this 

group discussion as we look at 

our Constitution and talk about 

how it might be changed or improved. 

Topics will include checks 

& balances; term limits; how the 

electoral college works and more. 

We’ll all learn more about how 

our government operates and 

get a deeper understanding of 

it. Moderated by Bob Bernstein, 

who has a master’s degree in 

American government. Tuesday, 

Dec. 13, 20 and Jan. 12, 

19, 2:15 pm, free 

Natick High School Choir 

performing at CSC: Enjoy holiday 

favorites and more with 

the Natick High School Choir! 

Wednesday, Dec. 14, 1 pm, 

free 

Holiday Party at NCOA: 

Come and celebrate the season 

with a fully catered holiday lunchturkey, 

stuffing, and all the fixin’s. 

We serve you as well. Registration 

required. Natick residents are 

given priority registration, which 

begins Nov. 7. Thursday, Dec. 

15, 12 pm, free 

Home Safety for the Holidays: 

Tanya from the Natick Fire 

Department will be on hand to 

discuss home safety. We want to 

keep you safe! Thursday, Dec. 

15, 11 am-2 pm 

Senior Learning Network 

Program from the Manhattan 

School of Music: RAT PACK 

Favorites: Music from Frank, 

Sammy, and all their pals: Everyone 

knows the Rat Pack -- they 

were the ultimate in cool back 

in the day. But just how did this 

random group of musicians and 

actors become the inimitable Rat 

Pack? What songs do you identify 

with each member? How did 

the events of the day make them 

stars? Wednesday, Dec. 21 or 

Thursday, Dec. 29, 1:30 pm, 

free 

Hanukkah Celebration: Join 

Rabbi Daniel Lebin from Temple 

Israel in Natick in a celebration 

for Hanukkah. Light snacks will 

be provided. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 

2pm, free 

ACCEPT Education Collaborative 

to Receive Consulting Services 

ACCEPT Education Collaborative, 

headquartered at 220 

North Main St., recently announced 

that it has been selected 

from a competitive pool of 40 

applicants to receive a pro-bono 

consulting engagement by Harvard 

Business School Association 

of Boston’s Community Action 

Partners (CAP). 

Community Action Partners 

(CAP) is a volunteer organization 

of Harvard Business School and 

Kennedy School alumni helping 

Boston-area non-profits apply 

management skills to their business 

challenges. 

Marcia Berkowitz, executive 

director of ACCEPT Education 

Collaborative, said, “The Collaborative 

is honored to be selected 

as a Community Action Partner. 

The CAP consultants bring high 

level expertise that will help us 

tackle areas of opportunity and 

growth identified in our recently 

completed strategic plan. We are 

excited to begin working with 

the CAP team and look forward 

to working on key projects to 

strengthen the Collaborative for 

the future.” 

ACCEPT Education Collaborative 

serves Natick and 15 

other school districts. The Collaborative 

helps school districts 

actualize and improve their services 

for unique learners. They 

transport over 500 students with 

disabilities safely to over 125 locations 

every day. 

Riverbend of South Natick 

TED Talks Discussion Group- 

The Art of Choosing: We’ll watch 

a TED talk with speaker Sheena 

Iyengar, who has studied how we 

make choices and how we feel 

about the choices we make. She 

talks about both trivial choices 

and profound ones, and shares 

her groundbreaking research that 

has uncovered some surprising 

attitudes about our decisions. The 

talk is about 30 minutes followed 

by a group discussion. Thursday, 

Dec 8, 11 am, free 

Wanted: Elves to Assist Santa 

Return Letters: Every year an elf 

leaves special mailboxes at the 

Natick libraries to collect children’s 

letters to Santa. Elves then 

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Natick VNA Held 

10th Annual 

Fundraiser 

Natick Visiting Nurse Association (Natick VNA), a not-forprofit 

home health care agency located at 209 West Central St., 

recently held its 10th annual ‘Fresh Taste’ benefit at Elm Bank 

Reservation, Wellesley. More than 200 people attended the event, 

which showcased regional chefs who served signature dishes with 

fresh ingredients. Natick VNA netted nearly $50,000. The funds 

will be used to provide enhanced clinical resources for the agency’s 

staff enabling them to continue to provide care to patients. 

Natick VNA provides services to individuals in Natick and 20 

other Metrowest communities. 

Natick Visiting Nurse Association Fundraiser: (L to R) Natick 

Selectman Nicholas Mabardy; Natick Selectwoman Susan Salamoff; 

Natick VNA Board Chair Michael Murphy; Natick VNA CEO Judith 

Boyko; and Natick VNA Board Vice Chair Clint Heyd III, Member 

Lynn Falwell and Treasurer David Shorey. (Photo courtesy of Pasewark 

Photography) 

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Visit Natick Community 

Organic Farm in December 

Come for a quiet walk in the 

snow in the Natick Community 

Organic Farm (NCOF) barnyard, 

and see how our animals 

stay snuggly and warm during 

the winter. Despite the temperatures, 

our farm is still growing 

food, including tasty and nutritious 

certified-organic mesclun 

or salad mix in our warm greenhouses. 

We think our mesclun is 

one of Natick’s best-kept winter 

secrets; stop by the workshop to 

purchase a bag and try it out for 

yourself. 

Farm products make thoughtful 

holiday gifts and provide critical 

support for the farm. Treat 

your favorite neighbor or teacher 

to a bottle of our genuine maple 

syrup. A friend with children 

will appreciate a NCOF family 

membership, which allows 

them to take advantage priority 

pre-registration and discounted 

enrollment rates for our highly 

popular summer programs in 

January. And if you need something 

for a special someone who 

loves to cook, consider the gift of 

a 2017 CSA share. Shares provide 

recipients with bags of our 

fresh, seasonal, organic-produce 

every week throughout the growing 

season. Perhaps your thanks 

will come in the form of a homecooked 

meal. 

Programming for youth and 

adults continues throughout the 

winter at the Farm. Here are a 

couple of highlights: 

Afterschool in 

the Woods K-4 

Let’s reclaim our woods for 

afternoon play and exploration. 

There will be time for hikes, 

wood working and building shelters. 

Memorial School students 

will be walked over by Farm 

staff. 

When: Session 02 Wednesday, 

December 14-March 1 

(No class on Dec. 7, 28; 

Jan. 11; Feb. 8, 22) 

Time: 3:15-4:45 p.m. 

Fee: $204 NM/$168 M; 8 

classes 

Book Discussion Group 

(Age 14+) 

Join us for one or more nights 

of thought-provoking discussion! 

All viewpoints are welcome. 

There is no fee for joining 

the book discussion group, but 

please let the moderator know 

in advance that you are planning 

to attend. 

When: Wednesday, December 7 

Book: Food Choice and Sustainability: 

Why Buying Local 

and Eating Less Meat and Taking 

Baby Steps Won’t Work by 

Richard Oppenlander 

Time: 7:30-9 p.m. 

Fee: Free, but please email or 

call Melissa Probst at sweetsuds@zoho.com, 

508-904- 

9246, to let her know that you 

are coming.


Jingle Bell Run Raises Funds for Natick Community 

By Via Perkins, 


A beloved Natick tradition 

combines holiday spirit, athletics 

and fundraising for a good 

cause. The Jingle Bell Run is in 

its seventh year, drawing hundreds 

of residents out for a brisk, 

festive run that makes a difference 

in the lives of their neighbors. 

This year the run will be 

held on Sunday, Dec. 4. 

Running with Joy 

Colleen Phelps, founder and 

director of the Jingle Bell Run, 

remembers their first year: 

“The race started with about 30 

Natick residents back in 2009, 

meeting on the town common.” 

Many runners wore festive attire, 

and the cheerful atmosphere 

counteracted the chilly 

weather. 

“While very cold that morning, 

the energy and excitement 

of running with Santa hats and 

bells on our feet made use want 

to make this an annual tradition 

as well as positively impact the 

community we live in,” she said. 

Local organizations have 

collaborated to facilitate this 

impact. STRIVERS Running 

Club for Girls and the Natick 

Police Chase Team are joining 

together to sponsor the run for 

the seventh year, along with firsttime 

supporters, Get In Shape 

For Women of Natick. 

Our Ad & 

Editorial 

Deadline is the 

15th of each 

month, for 

the following 

month’s issue. 

Best festival attire group in 2015. (Photo/Renee Bender-Cohn) 

Community Benefit 

Proceeds from the race have 

always been donated to local 

nonprofits, and this year two 

have been selected. The Natick 

Service Council has been a longtime 

recipient, as Phelps and 

others involved in the run support 

the council’s Christmas gift 

card program for children and 

young adults. 

This year, added to the roster 

is A Place To Turn, a Natick 

food pantry that offers a wide 

variety of healthy food, clothing 

and supplies for residents in 

need. 

“We have chosen to split the 

race proceeds, as we are lucky to 

have two wonderful organizations 

dedicated to helping our 

one community,” Phelps said. 

Race Details 

On Sunday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m., 

the two-mile Jingle Bell Run will 

begin at Brown Elementary 

School, located at 1 Jean Burke 

Dr. The race has now grown to 

around 700 participants, though 

the size is limited to respect the 

neighborhoods through which 

the course runs. 

Organizers will award the 

best holiday attire with prizes, 

and all runners are automatically 

entered into a post-race 

raffle with the bib number serving 

as the raffle number. Hot 

chocolate and snacks will be 

provided as well. 

“The mission of the run 

The 2015 post-race raffle. (Photo/Renee Bender-Cohn) 

continues to be to bring Natick 

and the surrounding towns together 

in a fun event that will 

help raise funds for our community,” 

Phelps said. “To date, this 

race has raised $32,000 for the 

Located on the Mass Pike I-90 Service Plazas (Natick Eastbound and Westborough Westbound) 

Natick Service Council. Help us 

keep this tradition strong!” 

To learn more about the 

Natick Jingle Bell Run or to sign 

up, visit www.natickjinglebellrun.com. 

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Alpaca Ranch Annual Holiday Open House and 

Holiday Boutique 

Features Alpacas, Alpaca Products at 

Acorn Alpaca Ranch, Millis, Mass. 

assortment of Teddy Bears and 

equally huggable items. (Cash or 

Check only--- no credit cards) 

If you have ever thought of 

owning alpacas you can talk directly 

to Bob and Louise Hebeler 

about alpaca care, husbandry 

and how to get started. You will 

be surprised at how affordable it 

can be to start your own small 

herd of alpacas. With 18 years 

of experience to guide you and 

a wide choice of Alpacas for sale 

this is the place to begin. 

Again this year we will be 

Acorn Alpaca Ranch at 99 

Acorn St., Millis, will host its annual 

Holiday Open House On 

December 3rd & 4 th from 10 a.m. 

to 4 p.m. Visitors can tour the 

Barn, interact with the friendly 

alpacas and browse the fine Alpaca 

Products in the Holiday 

Boutique. 

The Ranch, in addition to 

breeding and selling the alpacas, 

offers yarn made from the fiber 

of their own alpacas as well as 

luxurious, warm, non-allergenic 

garments made from alpaca fiber. 

These items make great gifts to 

jump start your holiday shopping 

and warm up someone’s holiday 

and winter. 

The range of soft alpaca clothing 

available includes a wide variety 

of alpaca socks, scarves and 

hats, mittens and gloves, and other 

warm products. For knitting and 

crocheting there is a wide variety 

of both natural colored and dyed 

yarns. As always, there will be an 

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Grateful in Natick 

By Sage Mackin, 


It was a Sunday night, I was 

bored and looking through Facebook 

when I saw posts about 

Connor, #7, #connornation, 

#orange&blue. Spending the last 

few years dealing with divorce, 

custody and kids, I had heard the 

talk about the young boy of one 

of Natick’s well-respected police, 

but sadly, like most, I was caught 

up in my own life and never fully 

knew or understood the story. I 

didn’t grow up here but have witnessed 

the camaraderie among 

‘Natick townies.’ As a mom with 

children in Ben Hem and Wilson, 

and seeing all the posts, the one 

that stuck out from the Wilson 

School students, who were requesting 

folks wear orange and 

blue, Connor’s favorite colors, on 

election day As someone who has 

learned that it’s important to do 

your part, I was volunteering at 

Wilson’s mock November election 

and had the perfect orange 

and blue outfit in mind to show 

my support. 

That night, I was lying in bed 

thinking of this family, of this 

mom, of his twin brother and of 

the fact that so many people were 

showing their support and love. I 

thought again how down I had 

been with all the craziness going 

on in my life, when it hit me: We 

have our health! And for that I 

need to be grateful, and realized 

I haven’t been truly appreciating 

the things I should be. 

The next day I was overwhelmed 

with such a feeling of 

complete gratefulness for how 

lucky I am. At the Wilson School, 

I saw a sea of orange and blue. I 

saw so many kids write “Connor” 

for president in the empty space 

provided. The kids understood 

the spirit of uniting together and 

supporting a family and their 

community. 

That night I was out to dinner 

with my 5th grader and two of his 

friends. We talked about the election, 

and Connor. I was moved by 

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“By the time I got literally seven 

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Sports 

Bracken: Natick High All-star & Ivy League Champion 

By Ken Hamwey, 

Staff Sports Writer 

Ted Bracken visited Natick recently 

for his 55 th high school reunion 

and his return ignited vivid 

flashbacks to some outstanding 

teams in Natick High’s glorious 

past. 

Now 73, the former Bay State 

League all-star fullback also excelled 

in outdoor track where 

he was a capable hurdler who 

also ran a leg of the 880 relay. 

Competing at 6-foot-1 and 195 

pounds, Bracken, who graduated 

in 1961, played on an unbeaten 

championship football team as a 

junior and an undefeated track 

team as a senior. 

“Our football squad in 1959 

went 9-0 and was so dominant,’’ 

said Bracken, who lives in Washington, 

D.C. “We had such big 

leads the jayvees played the second 

half. Players like Ralph Doran at 

halfback, Sandy Wilson at center, 

Gary Witten at tackle and Walt 

Hriniak at quarterback were very 

talented. Senior year, however, was 

different. We had a quality team 

but some difficulties hit and we finished 

at 5-3-1, unable to repeat as 

BSL champions.’’ 

Bracken’s first game as a senior 

resulted in his gaining 220 yards 

in a 38-6 win over Walpole. But, 

an ineligible player forced Natick 

to forfeit. A victory in the Thanksgiving 

Day game against archrival 

Framingham would have 

given Natick the title, but an ejection 

occurred, forcing the Redmen 

(now the Redhawks) to use 

an untested quarterback. Natick 

lost, 26-18, after leading, 13-0. 

“That game still bothers me,’’ 

Bracken said. “What should have 

been called was a penalty for 

unsportsmanlike conduct. But, 

we lost and that setback ended 

Natick’s 19-year streak without a 

loss to Framingham. I remember 

seeing a teammate cry after the 

game.’’ 

On the positive side, Bracken 

recalls beating a solid Woburn 

team by rallying four times for 

a 28-26 victory. It’s an indelible 

memory he cherishes when discussing 

thrilling outcomes for the 

1960 squad. 

A high-caliber student, 

Bracken chose Dartmouth over 

Harvard, Cornell, and Lehigh. 

“When coach Bob Blackman recruited 

me, he didn’t talk about 

football first,’’ Bracken recalled. 

“He discussed academics and 

personal interests. I knew then 

Dartmouth was the right place.’’ 

Bracken experienced more 

championships at Hanover. He 

started at linebacker during his 

three varsity years and was on Ivy 

League title teams in 1962 and 

1963. 

“My best game came as a junior 

against Princeton in our finale 

in 1963,’’ Bracken said. “We had 

to win and Harvard had to lose to 

Yale for us to be co-champs. But, 

our game was postponed because 

of the assassination of President 

Kennedy. We played after two 

weeks of preparation for Princeton’s 

single wing. We trailed, 21-7, 

but rallied to win 22-21. And, 

Yale beat Harvard, giving us part 

of the title. I had a solid game and 

earned Ivy League Player of the 

Week honors.’’ 

An admirer of Blackman for 

his ability to motivate, Bracken, 

who majored in history, labeled 

his coach as “innovative and 

always striving for perfection. 

Bracken discovered perfection in 

an unlikely place at Dartmouth 

— on the rugby club team. His 

four years ended with an unbeaten 

team his senior campaign 

and a mythical national title. 

“I played at the international 

level while I was at Dartmouth,’’ 

he noted. “We traveled for competitions 

in Germany, Scotland 

and the Bahamas.’’ 

After graduation in 1965, 

Bracken taught math for two 

years at Mount Hermon at the 

prep school level. He also coached 

linebackers, was jayvee hockey 

coach and an assistant in track. 

Eager to get a masters degree in 

history, Bracken left to enroll at 

Columbia University’s graduate 

school. 

“Natick High teammate Gary 

Witten had just been named 

freshman football coach and he 

recruited me (1969) as a graduate 

assistant coach,’’ Bracken said. “I 

got my masters and needed only 

my dissertation for my Ph.D. but 

left Columbia to take a position 

at Princeton as a regional director 

of admissions. I later moved over 

to Harvard in admissions while 

on an administrative sabbatical. 

While at Harvard, I played rugby 

for the Harvard Business School 

where I was taking courses and 

one of my teammates was George 

W. Bush. 

“My final stop was with a 

start-up firm known as The Consortium 

on Financing Higher 

Education where I became the 

associate director. The organization 

was founded to help students 

finance their education at 

high-level schools. I worked first 

at Dartmouth but was eventually 

sent to D.C. where I oversaw the 

firm’s public policy interests as the 

Director of Federal Relations. I 

was with the firm for 30-plus years 

before retiring in 2014.’’ 

Bracken stays busy teaching 

English four times a week to foreign 

adult students and he’s on the 

Board of Directors of the Dartmouth 

Rugby Club. 

A father of four, Bracken 

speaks about his Natick High experience 

with lots of emotion. He 

recalls his track coach — the late 

Bob Whelan — and labels him 

“a man of humanity.’’ And he remembers 

the way the town looked 

out for its youths. 

“Natick was very nurturing,’’ 

Bracken emphasized. “As kids we 

got the opportunity to take bus 

rides to watch high school football. 

Youth football was strictly 

flag football until ninth grade and 

that’s important today with the 

focus on concussions. And, think 

about the high school football 

field. The grass is smooth and so 

pristine. That shows that someone 

cares. There were lots of different 

ethnic groups but everyone 

was accepted. The best decision 

my dad made was moving from 

Framingham to Natick.’’ 

Calling Dick Clasby, who 

played football, baseball and 

hockey and ran track for Natick 

High in the 1940s, his role 

model, Bracken met him at the 

2011 Hall of Fame ceremony. 

“Dick was a football captain at 

Harvard and he was big on academics,’’ 

Bracken said. “He was 

a typical Natick kid.’’ 

And, so is Ted Bracken. He 

played sports for the sheer enjoyment 

of competing and he learned 

exceptional life lessons from athletics. 

But, most of all, Ted Bracken 

was a genuine student-athlete who 

thrived at Natick and carved out 

more success in the Ivy League.


Schmid: A Major Asset for Natick High’s Girls Hoop Squad 

By Ken Hamwey, 

Staff Sports Writer 

Last winter, the Natick High 

girls basketball team went on a roll. 

Coach Dan Hinnenkamp’s 

Redhawks recovered from a slew 

of early-season injuries, eventually 

qualified for tourney play, 

then became Cinderella at the 

big dance, advancing all the way 

to the Division 1 state final where 

they bowed to Bishop Feehan. 

Since nine seniors have graduated, 

including all-around star 

Justine Gaziano who’s now at 

Brown University, many may regard 

Natick in rebuilding mode. 

But, don’t utter those words 

to Skylar Schmid, the Redhawks’ 

6-foot-1 center who’s a tri-captain, 

a four-year starter and a 

three-time Bay State Conference 

all-star. She’s bullish on the coming 

season, which gets under way 

on Dec. 19 when Natick plays 

Needham at home. 

“We’ll be young but we’ve 

got talent and some solid prospects 

up from the jayvee squad,’’ 

Schmid said. “We have the ability 

to develop into a strong team and 

we can get to the tourney again.’’ 

If the playoffs are in Natick’s 

future, Schmid no doubt will 

have to be a major contributor. 

During her previous three years, 

she’s averaged 10 points and 10 

rebounds a game. And, she’s 

been a stalwart post player, able 

to defend and also very capable 

on the boards. 

Hinnenkamp noted that 

Schmid’s defensive efforts on opposing 

post players in the playoffs 

were a major key to Natick’s run. 

“I’m not sure how well we would 

have done if Skylar didn’t turn in 

excellent efforts in defending the 

post,’’ he emphasized. “She was 

spectacular on defense and displayed 

quickness down low, but 

still was able to contribute on the 

offensive end.’’ 

Schmid, who was an all-star 

selection by the Boston Globe 

and Metrowest Daily News, has 

all the attributes to be an all-star 

again. She can pass, block shots, 

score on a mid-range jumper and 

get position for easy rebounds. 

Hinnenkamp adds more ingredients 

that make her special. 

“Skylar has experience, she’s 

smart and also very instinctive,’’ 

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he said. “She provides veteran 

leadership and her court vision 

is excellent. Her style at center 

would make NBA greats like Bill 

Russell and Wilt Chamberlain 

smile because she plays her position 

the old-fashion way. She’s a 

true center, relying on spin moves, 

drop steps and up-and-under maneuvers. 

She’s also a fundamentally 

sound rebounder, getting 

good position and keeping the 

ball high.’’ 

Her team objective is a return 

to the tournament, but Schmid 

has some individual goals, too. 

“I can be more of an offensive 

threat,’’ she said. “There’ll be 

more of an opportunity to score 

with nine seniors gone. I also 

want to increase my rebounding 

numbers. And, as one of the 

captains, I want to be a good role 

model and a good leader. I tend 

to lead by example and I try to be 

encouraging.’’ 

The Natick native definitely 

led by example when the Redhawks 

defeated Wachusett for the 

Central championship during 

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on defense. “I got my share of 

rebounds (10) and points (6) but I 

had some blocks and played well, 

especially on ‘help’ defense. They 

had some quality guards but we 

shut them down.’’ 

Schmid’s most thrilling situation 

in her career was the tourney 

run that ended in Springfield. 

Natick, which finished at 12-8 for 

the regular season, caught fire, 

beating Acton-Boxboro, Algonquin, 

Wachusett and Chicopee 

Comprehensive before losing to 

Bishop Feehan. 

“It was an amazing experience,’’ 

she said. “We didn’t win 

it all but the atmosphere was exciting. 

I would have loved to be a 

state champ but we gave 100 percent 

and lost to a good team. We 

had so many fans at the game. 

There was pressure but there also 

was excitement.’’ 

Schmid is optimistic going 

forward, especially knowing that 

Natick’s other senior captains — 

point guard Emma Lagan and 

off-guard Emily Marston — are 

quality leaders. Unfortunately, 

Lagan suffered her second torn 

ACL and will miss some of the 

early-season games. “Both Emma 

and Emily are hard-workers and 

they’re super positive,’’ Schmid 

said. “They bring a great attitude 

every day and Emma no doubt 

will lead off the court as she recovers.’’ 

A National Honor Society 

student, Schmid isn’t sure where 

she’ll attend college or what 

major she’ll pursue. But, she is 

sure that she wants to play basketball. 

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noted. “I’d like to play at that level 

but I know the transition won’t be 

easy. Players in college are stronger 

and the pace is quicker.’’ 

Rating Wellesley, Braintree 

and Norwood as strong teams 

in the BSC, Schmid knows Hinnenkamp 

will get Natick ready 

for a long season. “Coach Hinnenkamp 

is an excellent strategist 

who motivates his players,’’ she 

emphasized. “He’s calm, encouraging 

and positive.’’ 

Relying on a competitive philosophy 

that focuses on reaching 

her potential, Schmid says that 

“giving an all-out effort enables 

winning to follow.’’ She also relishes 

all the life lessons that she’s 

learned in basketball and volleyball 

(a three-year middle hitter). 

“Sports teach teamwork, contribution, 

leadership, and overcoming 

adversity,’’ Schmid said. 

Natick will be challenged this 

season but Skylar Schmid will 

meet any barriers head-on. She 

knows that an assist or a rebound is 

as good as scoring points. She’s also 

a purebred leader who just might 

take the Redhawks on another 

Cinderella run in the playoffs. 

Ron Saponaro 

Tel: 508-872-2266 

Fax: 508-872-2011 

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Mondays 

3:30 to 4:30 pm: Craftafternoons 

at the Bacon Free Library. 

Are you working on a craft project 

and looking for a fun, social 

space to get it done? Bring your 

knitting, crocheting, sewing and 

scrapbooking. www.baconfreelibrary.org, 

508-653-6730 

Third Monday 

7 to 9 pm: Occupy Natick 

free movie and discussion. 

Check the website, http://occupynatick.org. 

Tuesdays 

12:15 pm: Natick Rotary 

meets at the Dolphin Restaurant, 

Natick Center. Natickrotary.org 

Second Tuesday 

7 pm: Natick Education 

Foundation meets at Natick 

Town Hall. www.natickedfoundation.org 

Wednesdays (12/7) 

7:30 to 9 pm: Book Discussion 

Series at the Natick Community 

Organic Farm. Discuss 

titles related to sustainable living. 

To sign up, contact Melissa 

at 508-904-9246, sweetsuds@ 

zoho.com. www.natickfarm.org. 

Thursdays 

2 to 3 pm: Adult Coloring 

Book Club at the Bacon Free Library. 

Adult coloring pages and 

coloring pencils or markers supplied. 

www.baconfreelibrary.org, 

508-653-6730 

First Thursday 

6:30 pm: Relay For Life planning 

meetings for the May 2017 

event. Meet at the American 

Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. 

www.relayforlife.org/natickma 

First Saturday 

11 am: Morse Institute Library 

Stitchers meet for serviceoriented 

knitting and crocheting. 

Drop in and join the fun! Morse 

Institute Library, morseinstitute. 

org, 508-647-6520 

Saturdays 

9 am to 1 pm: Natick Farmers’ 

Market, Natick Town 

Common or Common Street 

Spirituality Center, intersection 

of Rt. 27 and 135, celebrating 

20 years. Free parking in lots on 

weekends. Find a list of vendors 

at natickcenter.org. 

Through January 7, 2017 

The International Museum 

of World War II, 8 Mercer 

Road, Natick, commemorates 

the 75th anniversary of Pearl 

Harbor with a special exhibition, 

www.museumofworldwarii.org. 

Thursday, December 1 

7 to 8 pm: Natick’s Civil War 

Service, A talk by Tom Ellis at 

the Natick Historical Society 

Museum. 

Friday, December 2 

12 pm: Natick Woman’s Club 

will meet at the Fisk Memorial 

UMC, 106 Walnut St., Natick, 

for a performance by talented 

students from the Walnut Hill 

School of Natick. Includes a 

light lunch. RSVP to Jackie 

Casey, 508-655-3458, for parking 

and entrance information. 

Saturday, December 3 

11 am to 1 pm: From Shearing 

to Skeins at the Morse Institute 

Library. Join the MIL 

Stitchers for a special presentation 

by North Light Fibers of 

Block Island, RI. North Light 

Fibers is a micro yarn mill that 

produces and creates new exotic 

fibers. Many of these fibers are 

created using animals on their 

own farm. Sven Risom from the 

company will give a slide presentation 

showing their process 

of shearing, manufacturing, and 

the composing of new fibers. 

Sven will also bring skeins to 

sample and purchase. morseinstitute.org, 

508-647-6520 

Community Events 

12 pm: Cookbook Club at 

the Bacon Free Library. Select 

and make a recipe from Holiday 

Cooking Around the World, and 

join us for a kitchen utensil Yankee 

swap! Bring a favorite utensil 

(under $10) and we’ll swap! 

www.baconfreelibrary.org, 508- 

653-6730 

3 to 5 pm: Concert: Winter 

Melodies with the Broadmoor 

Chamber Singers at the Morse 

Institute Library. Brighten up 

the winter with the Broadmoor 

Chamber Singers, a local community 

chorus that loves to sing 

vocal music from classical, jazz, 

folk, gospel, spirituals, and popular 

music. morseinstitute.org, 

508-647-6520 

Sunday, December 4 

10 am: Jingle Bell Run to 

benefit residents in need, hosted 

by STRIVERS Running Club 

for Girls and the Natick Police 

Chase Team. Register at http:// 

natickjinglebellrun.com. 

December 5 to 12 

Gingerbread Festival at the 

Bacon Free Library. Check out 

a beautiful array of gingerbread 

creations by local cake artists 

and enter our raffle to take one 

home for the holidays! Purchase 

raffle tickets or bring in an item 

of canned goods in exchange for 

a ticket. www.baconfreelibrary. 

org, 508-653-6730 

Tuesday, December 6 

5 pm: MassBay Community 

College Automotive Technology 

Program: Info session, admissions 

and financial aid overview, 

and facility tour at 250 Eliot 

St., Ashland. To reserve a seat, 

call 508-270-4059 or visit www. 

massbay.edu/rsvp. (Additional 

session: Jan. 7) 

4 pm: Rookie Book Club at 

the Bacon Free Library. Kids 

in grades 1-3 join us for a discussion 

of The Lump of Coal by 

Lemony Snicket. Copies available 

at the library. www.baconfreelibrary.org, 

508-653-6730 

7 pm: Environmental Book 

Club at the Bacon Free Library. 

In collaboration with Broadmoor, 

led by environmentalist 

Arthur Ensroth, join us to discuss 

1491 by Charles C. Mann. 


653-6730 

Wednesday, December 7 

Deadline to drop off letters 

to Santa at our special mailbox 

inside the Bacon Free Library. 

Elves from the Natick Community-Senior 

Center will make 

sure he gets them! Please include 

child’s full name and address in 

your letters. www.baconfreelibrary.org, 

508-653-6730 


3 to 5 pm: Art for All: Wrapping 

Paper at the Bacon Free library. 

Get crafty this season and 

decorate paper for your holiday 

gifts! All materials supplied and 

all ages welcome. www.baconfreelibrary.org, 

508-653-6730 


10 to 12 pm: Santa Visit at 

the Bacon Free Library. Stop by 

and meet Santa, and drop off an 

item under the tree for our Holiday 

Drive. Sponsored by Friends 

of the BFL. www.baconfreelibrary.org, 

508-653-6730 

2 to 3 pm: A Dramatic Christmas 

Carol at the Morse Institute 

Library. Performer Al LePage 

recreates himself as Englishman 

Thomas Hutchinson, who 

in turn plays all 18 characters 

in the script. morseinstitute.org, 

508-647-6520 

Tuesday, December 13 

7:15 pm: Friends of the BFL 

Meeting at the Bacon Free Library. 

Come join the Friends 

plan for the year of supporting 

the Bacon Free Library, with 

jobs big and small! www.baconfreelibrary.org, 

508-653-6730 


3:30 pm: The Christmas 

Story - Live on the Lawn at 

Fisk Memorial United Methodist 

Church, 106 Walnut St. In 

narration with actors and music 

outside, followed by cookies, hot 

chocolate and caroling inside. 

Wednesday, December 28 

3 pm: Tech Take Apart at 

the Bacon Free Library. Ever 

wanted to get into the guts of a 

machine? Join us to take apart 

different kinds of tech and put 

the pieces back together! Registration 

required. Ages 6 and up. 


653-6730 

Thursday, December 29 

3 to 5 pm: Art for All: Snowflakes 

at the Bacon Free Library. 

Celebrate winter and come 

make paper snowflakes and 

snowpeople! Scissor-free snowflakes 

will also be available to 

decorate. All materials supplied 

and all ages welcome. www. 

baconfreelibrary.org, 508-653- 

6730 


10 am: Big Joe the Storyteller 

at the Bacon Free Library. Join 

us for an exciting family show 

with original and classic tales, 

puppets, props, and surprises! 

The Boston Globe called Big Joe 

“one of the best in the business” 

– come see why! www.baconfreelibrary.org, 

508-653-6730 

Saturday, January 21 

Save the Date: TEDxNatick 

at the Natick High School. Tickets 

available at www.tedxnatick. 

org. 

Email your event, with 

“CALENDAR” in the subject 

line, by the 15th of every month 

to editor@naticktownnews.com. 

Events will be included as space 

permits. 

Art in Natick 

Peace & Love at TCAN 

On display at The Center for 

Arts in Natick (TCAN) December 

1, 2016 through January 31, 

2017 will be works by Natick 

artist Denise Girardin, who is a 

lover of color, mark making and 

just plain silliness. Girardin infuses 

her art with brightness and 

joy. She always attempts to create 

with a whimsical and playful 

hand and hopes that seeing 

her art makes you smile. Girardin 

shares studio space with five 

other artists in the Natick Center 

Cultural District (NCCD). She 

lives with her husband Steve (a 

glass artist), and longs for more 

time with her two beautiful and 

smart but far away daughters. 

Lobby Gallery: “Beetles. 

Bugs. Butterflies,” small acrylic 

paintings featuring whimsical 

and colorful creatures on raw 

wood. 

Performance Hall Gallery: 

“Peace & Love,” medium to 

large acrylic paintings on canvas 

with bold words.


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home near Disney and see return on 

your real estate by using as a rental, 

with no extra work on your part? 

“We are only a couple of miles 

from Disney World,” says Matt 

Montalvo, who moved to the Florida 

area from Central Massachusetts 

10 years ago. “When we sell a 

home, we can put owners into our 

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For more information on investing 

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