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Where can we Live in Peace? The Migrant Crisis
Sep
29
5:00 PM17:00

Where can we Live in Peace? The Migrant Crisis

Join us for an evening of thought-provoking cinema and engaging conversation with award-winning Canadian filmmaker Judy Jackson. We will be screening Jackson's latest documentary 'Where Can We Live in Peace?' followed by a discussion with the filmmaker herself. Jackon's latest film covers the migrant crisis and is centered on a migrant shelter in Mexico. The documentary focuses on individual migrant stories and humanizes the struggle and dangers migrants face from robbery and violence to exploitation.

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Multicultural Day in Natick
Aug
24
11:00 AM11:00

Multicultural Day in Natick

Each year, we celebrate the many cultures within our community through the offering of native foods, music, dance, and performances. This event is free and open to the public and strives to build deeper connections among community members through education, entertainment, and fun.

Hosted by Natick Center Cultural District

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The 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington - Looking Back & Marching On
Aug
26
10:00 AM10:00

The 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington - Looking Back & Marching On

Join us at 10:00 am at the gazebo on the Town Common. At 10:30 am, the group will March to the Morse Institute Library Natick, Lebowitz Meeting Hall, for a morning of reflection, live stream of the event in DC, film footage from the 1963 March on Washington, with music, and live speeches. All are welcome to join at any time.

Hosted by The Town of Natick

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 Starting a New Life: A Virtual Fundraiser with Cellist Yo-Yo Ma
Jun
27
7:30 PM19:30

Starting a New Life: A Virtual Fundraiser with Cellist Yo-Yo Ma

World-renowned cellist Yo Yo Ma joins The Watertown Citizens Refugee Support Group in support of the group’s vital work assisting refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants from all over the world as they seek to start a new life in our local communities. The event will be livestreamed and registration is required.

Hosted by The Watertown Citizens Refugee Support Group

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Step Up to Serve the Community
Jun
1
to Jun 30

Step Up to Serve the Community

Are you interested in serving in Town government? The community benefits when people step up, and when diverse perspectives are reflected in the committee work of Natick. June is frequently the time of year when members are appointed or re-appointed. Visit natickma.gov/volunteer for more information and to apply.

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Town Seal Review Committee Call for Applications
Nov
28
to Dec 7

Town Seal Review Committee Call for Applications

The purpose of this committee will be to propose a new Town Seal after a public process that shall include
consultation with a diverse group of stakeholders including members of Indigenous communities; to hold at least one public forum; and to provide a report and recommendation to a future Town Meeting that shall consider implementation of a new seal.

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Town Meeting Article 16 Presentation for Town Meeting Members
Oct
25
7:00 PM19:00

Town Meeting Article 16 Presentation for Town Meeting Members

If approved, Town Meeting Article 16 will establish a committee to bring a report and recommendation to a future Town Meeting for a new or revised Town seal. This Zoom meeting will be an opportunity for Town Meeting members to learn more and ask questions, since Town Meeting will be under unusual time pressures this fall with less opportunity than usual for questions and debate. The public is welcome to attend this meeting, although registration is required. For additional information provided by the Article 16 sponsors to Town Meeting members, see bit.ly/NatickTownSeal.

Hosted By Sponsors of Article 16

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                                                                                  Praying Town: A Documentary Film by Zadi Zokou
Nov
10
2:00 PM14:00

Praying Town: A Documentary Film by Zadi Zokou

Join Filmmaker Zadi Zokou for a screening and discussion of his film that covers three centuries of Natick and Southern New England: Puritans, Christian Indians, King Philip’s War, Black slavery, the Abolitionist Movement and more! Light refreshments will be served. Admission is FREE.

Hosted by Holliston Historical Society and Holliston Library

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Natick Powwow 2019
Sep
28
11:00 AM11:00

Natick Powwow 2019

Annual Harvest Moon and Creator Praise Celebration - Please join us for our annual powwow featuring: Honoring the Elders, Special Guest, food, singing, dancing, storytelling and more. Gates open at 11am and Grand Entry begins at 1pm. All are welcome!

Hosted by the Praying Indians of Natick Tribe


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