Revolutionary War Research Roundtable

Have you seen Natick’s Revolutionary War Traveling Memorial? Want to learn more about Natick’s contributions to the Revolutionary War? Meet the Research Team behind Natick’s Revolutionary War Traveling Memorial. Hear stories about the 249 men with ties to Natick who enl......More

Have you seen Natick’s Revolutionary War Traveling Memorial? Want to learn more about Natick’s contributions to the Revolutionary War? Meet the Research Team behind Natick’s Revolutionary War Traveling Memorial. Hear stories about the 249 men with ties to Natick who enlisted in the war. Did you know that 44 of the soldiers were Indigenous/Black? Learn the tips, tricks, and challenges of Revolutionary War Research. Bring your questions! Our Research Team includes: Pam Ellis, Mia Kheyfetz, Sean Osborne, and Fran Weisse. Dr. Brenna Greer is the Project Advisor, and Niki Lefebvre is the Project Director. Sign up here. This event is FREE and open to the public.

VIRTUAL: Celebrating 250 – The Intoxicating History Of The American Revolution

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Eighteenth-century Americans consumed a staggering amount of alcohol compared to us today. Drink influenced their politics, bui......More

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Eighteenth-century Americans consumed a staggering amount of alcohol compared to us today. Drink influenced their politics, built and sustained their relationships, and drove the economy. Booze was not a small part of colonial society, nor covertly consumed in private spaces—it was integral to American life. When the colonists rebelled against the British Empire, this culture of drink and taverns helped foster revolution. Join historian Brooke Barbier, author of Cocked and and Boozy: An Intoxicated History of the American Revolution, for a lively talk about the influence of tavern and drinking culture on the American Revolution. You’ll hear about the way alcohol influenced colonial resistance, soldiers on both sides of the war, and the creation of a new nation. You’ll see famous founders and lesser-known Patriots drink their way from British subjects into Americans. Register directly on Zoom HERE. Sponsored by the Tewksbury Friends of the Library and the Bacon Free Library. RECORDING NOTE: This program will NOT be recorded.

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Virtual Author Talk: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman

This author talk is presented by the Morse Institute Library and the Bacon Free Library. Register for this author talk: libraryc.org/morseinstitute Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just p......More

This author talk is presented by the Morse Institute Library and the Bacon Free Library. Register for this author talk: libraryc.org/morseinstitute Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles. As chaos and mass panic spread outside the dungeon in the wake of Faction Wars, Carl and Donut find themselves on the tenth floor, where they’re forced to compete in a surprisingly normal set of tasks. Well, normal for the dungeon. Races. Get from point A to point B, and don’t come in last. After each race, they pick an upgrade for their vehicle and the track gets more challenging. It all seems a little too normal, a little too simple. Ignore those strange glitches that are occurring with increasing frequency. Don’t listen to those whispers about what’s happening on the mysterious eleventh floor, something the system AI calls A Parade of Horribles. Nobody, not even the showrunners, knows what that means. Just that the AI has ominously dubbed it “a coming-out party for the ages.” Everything is fine, Crawler. I repeat, everything is fine. Carl hates that it’s business as usual. The rules of this floor have taken away his agency. That just will not do. So Carl is planning a party of his own. It’s a plan so dangerous, so insane, he can’t even consult his friends lest the AI put a stop to it. Because if it goes wrong, it’s not just the end of Carl and Donut. No. The stakes are higher than they’ve ever been. Register now for a fun-filled discussion you won’t want to miss! About the Author: Matt Dinniman is a writer and artist from Gig Harbor, Washington. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling Dungeon Crawler Carl series along with several other books about the end of the world. He doesn’t really hate Cocker Spaniels, and he plays bass in one band.

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Natick Farmers Market

The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. Visit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. Spring and SummerNatick Town CommonThe intersection of Routes 27 and 13......More

The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. Visit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. Spring and SummerNatick Town CommonThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135Natick Fall and WinterCommon Street Spiritual Center13 Common StreetNatick

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Virtual Author Talk: Celebrate What Makes You, You with Zaila Avant-Garde

This program is offered by the Morse Institute Library and the Bacon Free Library. Register for this author talk: www.libraryc.org/morseinstitute Join us for an uplifting virtual conversation with bestselling author and Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-ga......More

This program is offered by the Morse Institute Library and the Bacon Free Library. Register for this author talk: www.libraryc.org/morseinstitute Join us for an uplifting virtual conversation with bestselling author and Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde as we discuss her new picture book, Weird and Wonderful You, in which she encourages young readers to embrace what makes them different. We are the weird. The wonderfully weird, that is. When others blend in, we stand out. Young readers will find joyful encouragement in this empowering celebration of individuality and self-acceptance. Through a motivating message and a series of inspiring quotes and affirmations, this book encourages readers to embrace their unique quirks and see them as strengths. It’s a colorful manifesto for anyone who has ever felt out of place or different, urging them to stand out, be proud, and stay true to themselves. This book is a perfect gift for anyone who needs a reminder that being weird is wonderful, from one of America’s most exciting and unique young voices. About the Author: Zaila Avant-garde is a multi-talented powerhouse and a New York Times bestselling author, with success springing from all her endeavors. She was named SportsKid of the Year 2021 by Sports Illustrated Kids. She won the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee, making her the first African-American to win in almost 100 years of the competition. Avant-garde holds two Guinness World Records for her basketball prowess. Her success has been celebrated by the likes of Barack and Michelle Obama, LeBron James, and Dr. Jill Biden. Since winning the Bee, Zaila has appeared in a cameo role in Netflix’s “HUSTLE”, as well as NBA on TNT, and Peacock’s “Kid’s Tonight Show”. You can also see her displaying her basketball skills in brand campaigns for Carnival Cruise Lines, BYJU, Xbox, and Gymshark.

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VIRTUAL: Celebrating 250 — Portraits Of A Revolution

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Explore American portraits painted and sculpted during the years leading up to, and the decades after, the Revolution. The idea......More

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Explore American portraits painted and sculpted during the years leading up to, and the decades after, the Revolution. The ideals, values, and virtues expressly stated in our founding documents are easily identifiable in these portraits once we know how to “read” them. We will examine portraits of founding “fathers” and “mothers,” as well as of lesser-known individuals, as documents that can be read like texts. In this program, we’ll also discuss the tradition of portraiture, and the influences of earlier art movements, artists, and artifacts, that inform these American portraits. Led by Inez McDermott, Professor Emerita of art history at New England College. She is a curator of art and history exhibitions at various museums and galleries throughout New England. Register directly on Zoom HERE. Sponsored by the Tewksbury Friends of the Library and the Bacon Free Library. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

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Virtual: Nurturing Future Generations: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood with Ted Page

This program is presented by the Morse Institute Library and the Bacon Free Library. Register for this author talk: libraryc.org/morseinstitute Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories ......More

This program is presented by the Morse Institute Library and the Bacon Free Library. Register for this author talk: libraryc.org/morseinstitute Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood. This heartfelt book highlights his journey to bring together the stories and wisdom of grandfathers from all walks of life—all with a mission to nurture the next great generation. When author Ted Page found out he was going to be a grandpa, he did a web search to learn more about the experience in store for him, but all he could find were references to the movie Bad Grandpa. He couldn’t help but wonder, “Where are the good ones?” Page started a blog, GoodGrandpa.com, and set out to talk with grandfathers across a diverse spectrum. This included an NFL pro athlete, a priest, a rabbi, an imam, newsman Tom Brokaw, comedy legend John Cleese, people of Asian descent, physicians adapting to disability, an air force general, a Vietnam combat vet, and many more—plus his Aunt Lois and the Dalai Lama, because why not? Good Grandpa is inspiring, uplifting, evocative, and filled with genuine emotion. It is a recipe of hope for a divided America, and the book that will be on every grandparent’s reading list. Register today and find out why Ted Page says “our greatest generation is to come.” About the Author: Ted Page is a storyteller and performer. He is the author of Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood (Regalo Press) featured on NBC’s The TODAY Show, NPR and in Forbes magazine. His nonfiction stories have appeared in Boston Magazine and The Boston Globe Magazine, and his comedy screen credits include work with John Cleese and Florence Henderson. His blog for grandfathers—GoodGrandpa.com—has been featured in The New York Times. Ted’s book of true family stories, The Willoughby Chronicles, was published in 2017. He lives in New England and has a bunch of grandchildren.

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VIRTUAL: Celebrating 250 — American Revolutionary Painter Charles Wilson Peale

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**  Charles Willson Peale was an exemplary patriot and served under George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. Many ......More

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**  Charles Willson Peale was an exemplary patriot and served under George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. Many of his earliest portraits were miniatures painted on the battle fields. Peale then went on to paint hundreds of the Revolutionary patriot portraits, including at least 60 of George Washington. In 1784, Peale founded the Philadelphia Museum, one of the oldest museums in America and in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the first art academy in America. In this program, art historian Martha Chiarchiaro, owner of Seeing History, will delve into Peale’s tremendous contribution in documenting the men of the American Revolutionary War. Register directly on Zoom HERE. Sponsored by the Tewksbury Friends of the Library and the Bacon Free Library.   RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

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Natick Farmers Market

The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. Visit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. Spring and SummerNatick Town CommonThe intersection of Routes 27 and 13......More

The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. Visit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. Spring and SummerNatick Town CommonThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135Natick Fall and WinterCommon Street Spiritual Center13 Common StreetNatick

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Juneteenth

Celebrate Juneteenth in Natick on Natick Common from 11:00 AM– 1:00 PM. There will be delicious food by Mig’s Dogs, fun activities, and musical performances by Drum Nomads, and Izii IsReal & Elita StaRR. We will begin the day with Kadian James, a Caribbean-born Licensed......More

Celebrate Juneteenth in Natick on Natick Common from 11:00 AM– 1:00 PM. There will be delicious food by Mig’s Dogs, fun activities, and musical performances by Drum Nomads, and Izii IsReal & Elita StaRR. We will begin the day with Kadian James, a Caribbean-born Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, speaking on Juneteenth. Visit her website, Freedom Happy Counseling. All are welcome! Apply to host a booth here. Learn more about Juneteenth from the National Museum of African American History & Culture.

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