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the north face sale | the north face outlet | the north face outlet online SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS: Another telethon triumph Zoom Photos Daily News and Wicked Local Photo/Maureen Sullivan Jillian Vorce, who co-hosted the Natick Service Council's "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" telethon with Peter Mundy, shows a live feed from the Sons of Italy Past Night dinner. The telethon, held Oct. 9, raised more than $45,000. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('dfp-300x250-wla'); }); Events Calendar By Brad Avery GateHouse News Service Posted Oct 18, 2013 @ 08:00 AM Related Stories SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS: Making an even greater 'Promise' SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS: Lighting up your Halloween SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS: Trinkets from the Natick Days tote bag SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS: Crows fly back to Main Street north face Sure, it had its share of glitches and whoopsies, but the third annual "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" Telethon sponsored by the Natick Service Council on Oct. 9 did what it was supposed to do — let the community know about the Service Council’s many programs, and raise more than $45,000 for said programs.the north face outlet online For those who missed the three-hour showcase on Natick Pegasus, the event blended entertainment (Johnson School Peacemakers, Natick Drama Workshop, R&R, Impulse Dance Center, etc.) with information (interviews with Service Council board members, taped snippets, etc.). There were also a couple of "live feeds," including one from the Sons of Italy’s weekly pasta night (patrons there chipped in about $300 to the Service Council).north face jackets Although the Service Council is best known for the Food Pantry, there are lots of other programs offered, including fuel assistance, housing assistance, clothing, the Backpack Program and counseling.the north face outlet Donations are always welcome. To see what’s needed most, visit Natick Service Council - Home. You can also visit the website for details on the Service Council’s annual Thanksgiving program, as well as its next fundraiser, the annual Jingle Bell Run in early December.north face jackets You can also stop by the offices on Webster Street weekdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., or call 508-655-1791.the north face outlet online Notes: … $30 deposits are now being taken for the Natick Community Organic Farm’s organically raised Thanksgiving turkeys. They will be sold fresh at $4.75 per pound. Pick-up day will be Nov. 26 from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. Deposits are nonrefundable, and the farm does not accept reservations for birds of a certain weight. Pick up is first-come, first-served, so plan to come early for the best selection. Place your deposit online with an e-check (via Natick Community Organic Farm | Welcome! ) or by mailing a check to NCOF, 117 Eliot St., Natick, MA 01760. … Fisk United Methodist Church would like to announce the results of its health kits campaign. At Natick Days and Farmer’s Market, the congregation gathered at least 125 completed health kits, and a number of accompanying donations. A health kit includes very basic items: full-size comb, bar of soap, toothbrush and toothpaste, towels, nail file and Band-aids. These simple items can make a huge difference for individuals in disaster situations where simple hygiene items are not available. Evangelism Committee co-chairs Barbara Beekman and Zachary Gates would like to thank everyone for stopping by the tables at the Farmers Market and Natick Days to contribute or to help assemble these kits. These kits are being delivered to a collection point for quick distribution to disaster areas in the U.S. Sure, it had its share of glitches and whoopsies, but the third annual "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" Telethon sponsored by the Natick Service Council on Oct. 9 did what it was supposed to do — let the community know about the Service Council’s many programs, and raise more than $45,000 for said programs. For those who missed the three-hour showcase on Natick Pegasus, the event blended entertainment (Johnson School Peacemakers, Natick Drama Workshop, R&R, Impulse Dance Center, etc.) with information (interviews with Service Council board members, taped snippets, etc.). There were also a couple of "live feeds," including one from the Sons of Italy’s weekly pasta night (patrons there chipped in about $300 to the Service Council). Although the Service Council is best known for the Food Pantry, there are lots of other programs offered, including fuel assistance, housing assistance, clothing, the Backpack Program and counseling. Donations are always welcome. To see what’s needed most, visit Natick Service Council - Home. You can also visit the website for details on the Service Council’s annual Thanksgiving program, as well as its next fundraiser, the annual Jingle Bell Run in early December. You can also stop by the offices on Webster Street weekdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., or call 508-655-1791. Notes: … $30 deposits are now being taken for the Natick Community Organic Farm’s organically raised Thanksgiving turkeys. They will be sold fresh at $4.75 per pound. Pick-up day will be Nov. 26 from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. Deposits are nonrefundable, and the farm does not accept reservations for birds of a certain weight. Pick up is first-come, first-served, so plan to come early for the best selection. Place your deposit online with an e-check (via Natick Community Organic Farm | Welcome! ) or by mailing a check to NCOF, 117 Eliot St., Natick, MA 01760. … Fisk United Methodist Church would like to announce the results of its health kits campaign. At Natick Days and Farmer’s Market, the congregation gathered at least 125 completed health kits, and a number of accompanying donations. A health kit includes very basic items: full-size comb, bar of soap, toothbrush and toothpaste, towels, nail file and Band-aids. These simple items can make a huge difference for individuals in disaster situations where simple hygiene items are not available. Evangelism Committee co-chairs Barbara Beekman and Zachary Gates would like to thank everyone for stopping by the tables at the Farmers Market and Natick Days to contribute or to help assemble these kits. These kits are being delivered to a collection point for quick distribution to disaster areas in the U.S. For the weekend (a busy one at that): … Fisk Memorial United Methodist Church will have a fall yard sale for its mission projects on Oct. 19 from 8:30 a.m.-noon. Also, on Oct. 25 from 7-10 p.m., the church will open its doors to local youth in grades six-12 for an Open Gym Night. Sponsored by the church’s youth group, there will be plenty of food, music, games, ping pong, conversation and lots of fun. For more information, email Deanna and Josh at [email protected] . … Just about a month left for Farmer’s Market on the Common. Come on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through mid-November for the best in local produce, meats, crafts and more. … Natick Trails Day will take place on Oct. 19 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Town Forest. Park at the Mathworks Field parking area just north of Lilja School, then walk north on Oak Street to the trailhead. From 9-9:30 a.m., snacks, refreshments and introductions; 9:30-11:30 a.m., trail work; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., lunch and trail stewardship; 12:30-3 p.m., trail work. Dress in long pants, long-sleeve shirt, sturdy boots or sneakers, and bring your own lunch, sunblock, insect repellent and water bottle. RSVP to Natick Trails Maintenance Committee/******** page, or contact Pat Conaway, [email protected] , 508-740-9949. …The annual Natick Open Studios will take place Oct. 19 and 20 from noon-5 p.m. each day. Visit Natick Artists Open Studios for information. Fliers are available at several locations in town, including the Morse Institute Library and the Five Crows gift shop on Main Street. As part of Open Studios, First Congregational Church in Natick Center will host a new photo exhibit, "Pioneering Voices: Portraits of Transgender People," as part of the church’s 10th anniversary of becoming Open and Affirming. The exhibit was created by the Family Diversity Project, an organization devoted to educating people of all ages about prejudice, stereotyping, bullying, and harassment of people who are discriminated against due to sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, national origin, religion, and disabilities of all kinds. For more information about the Family Diversity Project, visit www.familydiv.org . … The annual Oldtown Photo Calendar competition will take place Oct. 20 at John Eliot Memorial Hall, off Route 16 in South Natick, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The 2014 calendar will be on sale at the competition; the winners will be part of the 2015 Oldtown Photo Calendar. The Oldtown Calendar serves as a fundraiser for several organizations in town, including the Morse Institute and Bacon Free libraries. The latest from organizer Tod Dimmick is that about 30 photographers have signed up, including several newbies. So if you’re visiting Open Studios, or taking in the pumpkin fest at Tilly and Salvy’s, come to Eliot Hall, gander at some great photos and vote for your favorites. Oh, and buy some calendars — they do make great gifts. … The 11th annual Pumpkins for Our Schools Festival will be held Oct. 20 at Tilly and Salvy’s Bacon Street Farm, 100 Bacon St., from 2-5 p.m., with additional haunted house hours from 7-9 p.m. (weather permitting). There will be live music, face painting, moon bounces, crafts, local food demos and more. Proceeds from the pumpkin sales at the festival will be donated to the Natick school of your choice. Also, proceeds from the haunted house will benefit the Natick Drama Workshop. And just beyond: … A free screening of the documentary short, "Naked Citizens," followed by a presentation by Zak Rogoff of the Free Software Foundation, will take place at Sherrill Hall, 39 E. Central St., on Oct. 21 from 7-9 p.m. The event is part of an ongoing free monthly film and discussion series featuring topics such as alternative economies, money and politics, and environmental issues hosted by local members of Occupy Natick. Light refreshments will be served. The evening’s presentation is part one of a two-part series about the issue of surveillance that Occupy Natick is offering free to the community. The next film and discussion will be held Nov. 18. Details will be available www.ocupynatick.org . For an Occupy Natick meeting schedule and more information, visit MetroWest Bostonians building a better world for the 99% | Occupy Natick or contact [email protected] . … Pasta Night has returned to the Sons of Italy Lodge, 37 Washington Ave. Stop by on Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m. for all-you-can-eat pasta, salad, bread and more. Cost is $7; free for those under 4 years of age. … A "Know Your Options: Older Adult Housing Fair" will be held Oct. 24 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Community Senior Center, 117 East Central St. There will be more than 20 exhibitors, from local independent living/assisted living housing sites, nursing homes, affordable housing, realtors, BayPath Elder Services, the Natick Fire Department, SMOC, homecare representatives and agencies that help older adults stay at home. In addition to the vendor fair there will be information sessions on downsizing considerations, reverse mortgages, and ways to stay at home. For more information or to register for an information session, call 508-647-6540. … The Albanian Orthodox Church of the Annunciation on Washington Street will conduct its annual Bazaar on Oct. 26 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Homemade baked goods and crafts will be on sale. … The Natick After Prom Party will sponsor the eighth annual Natick Craft Fair on Oct. 26 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the high school. A wide range of vendors will give visitors a chance to do some early holiday shopping. … The annual Spooktacular on the Common will take place Oct. 26 beginning at 12:30 p.m. on the Natick Common. Sponsored by the Recreation and Parks Department and Natick Center Associates, activities will include ****** decorating, doughnut-on-a-string, pumpkin decorating and, of course, the Great Pumpkin Smash. At 2 p.m., there will be two separate children’s parades winding their way through downtown seeking candy and treats. In the event of inclement weather, the activities will be moved to the Community Senior Center on East Central Street. … Storyteller Diane Edgecomb returns for "Once Upon a Halloween" on Oct. 30 at 3:30 p.m. Free and no registration. This fun-filled Halloween event comes complete with a huge cauldron bubbling over for the last, dramatic story. And now, November… … The Tobin School on Cottage Street will hold its annual Family Volunteer Fair on Nov. 2 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Students and their families will take part in several activities to help area charities, such as baking dog biscuits for Buddy Dog Humane Society and making snack bags for A Place to Turn. For information, visit The Tobin School Family Volunteer Fair 11/2/13 or call 508-655-5006. … Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in South Natick will reopen its Nature Center on Nov. 2 and 3, part of a month-long "Re-Discover Broadmoor" celebration. On Nov. 2, Mass. Audubon President Henry Tepper will officially open the nature center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. From 1-4 p.m., there will be activities such as nature walks and storytime for families. On Nov. 3 from 7-9 a.m., come for a "New Dawn," featuring a continental breakfast and a partial solar eclipse. Preregistration is required for this event; call Broadmoor at 508-655-2296 or visit Broadmoor . … Family Promise Metrowest will present "Tee Off to End Homelessness," on Nov. 2 and 3 at Energy Fitness and Gymnastics, 1 H.F. Brown Way in West Natick. The Nov. 2 part is an evening event for adults (21 and over) only. From 7-9 p.m., there will be mini-golf, appetizers, beverages, silent auction and a putting analysis by the golf pro from Golfers Warehouse. The auction will close at 9:15 p.m., and checkout for the auction items will begin around 9:30 p.m. Nov. 3 is the family-friendly day, with doors opening at 10 a.m. From 10-11:45 a.m., there will be crafts by Ucrafts; from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Stacey Peasley and her band will perform. Face painting from Colores Kids, and Crafts by Noah’s Art, will take place from noon-3 p.m. All day on Nov. 3, there will be a "corn hole" sponsored by Sports Authority, Microsoft game room, a juggler, tattoos, balloon art, raffle, miniature golf (of course), and appetizers from Keefe Tech culinary arts students. For information and to register, visit Family Promise Metrowest- Needham Bank Tee Off To End Homelessness Event Family Promise will also be part of a "Cornerstone Forum" sponsored by Pilgrim Church in Sherborn, on Nov. 3. The forum will host a screening of the 2013 Academy Award winner for Best Documentary Short, "Inocente," at the Sherborn Community Center, 3 Sanger St., Sherborn, at 4 p.m. The film is a coming-of-age story of a 15-year old girl in California. Though homeless and undocumented, she refuses to give up on her dream of being an artist, proving that the hand she has been dealt does not define her — her dreams do. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with representatives from the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, MetroWest Family Promise and Ecclesia Ministries. The program is free and open to the public and donations are welcome. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, email [email protected] or call 508-655-1667. … On Nov. 3 from 1-3 p.m., the Community Senior Center will hold an open house to mark its first anniversary. There will be musical entertainment and refreshments, children’s activities in the gymnasium, a chance to tour the center and meet the staff, and dedication ceremonies for the Dick Cugini Gymnasium, the Katherine L. Kennedy Great Room and the flagpole. … The annual Arts & Artisans Craft Show, a fundraiser for Kids Connect, will take place Nov. 9 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Morse Institute Library (downstairs). Admission is free. … Fisk United Methodist Church will conduct its annual Holiday Fair on Nov. 16. Outside vendors are welcome. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in securing a space. … The Friends of the Natick Senior Center will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 23 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the center, 117 East Central St. If interested in renting a table, contact Donna Lambert at 508-655-6467 between 7 and 9 p.m. … St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will hold its annual Holiday Fair on Nov. 23 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event includes gifts for sale, food, children’s activities, baked goods and more. This year both the Silent Auction and Raffle will be included. … Attention, members of Natick High’s Class of 1978. The reunion is scheduled for Nov. 30 from 6 p.m.-midnight at the Doubletree Hotel in Westborough. For information, contact Lauren Wiles Pelser at 508-616-9662, [email protected] . Deadline to register is Nov. 1. Comment or view comments آ» Next » 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 north face mens clothing the north face outlet men's shoes