Natick Morning Brief, Oct. 23: Lilja heating study funded amid turf backlash

From Natick News

• Town meeting approves Lilja heating study, CPA grants Natick's Fall Annual Town Meeting weighed a feasibility study for Lilja Elementary's 28-year-old heating system, two Community Preservation Act grants, and a turf safety report that drew sharp criticism from members and residents.Natick News

Happening Sat, Oct 24

• 8 p.m.: Guitarist Mike Dawes plays TCAN Saturday night TCAN's Mainstage hosts UK virtuoso guitarist Mike Dawes at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in Natick.TCAN
• Spooktacular Halloween bash returns to Town Common Natick's free Spooktacular returns to the Town Common on Oct. 24 with live music, games and a pumpkin-smashing finale, Natick Patch reports.Natick Patch

Natick on Fri, Oct 23

• Natick Center banners get new artwork from local artist Natick Center's Cultural District street banners were refreshed with original artwork by local artist Mackenzie Pearson, featuring flowers, stained glass and the Common's gazebo, First Congregational Church of Natick reports.First Congregational Church of Natick
• Library sets virtual talk on teen horror fiction Morse Institute Library will host author Cherie Dimaline for a virtual discussion on the emotional and spooky side of young-adult storytelling, Natick Patch reports.Natick Patch

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 29: Rocky Horror screenings run Oct. 29 through 31 at TCAN TCAN's Cinema Room screens 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 29-31, with an all-in ticket price of $14 and member discounts.TCAN
• Fri, Oct 30, 9 a.m.: Rotary golf tournament moves to Oct. 30 after rain The Natick Rotary Club's 32nd Annual Brett Conaway Cup Golf Tournament has been rescheduled to Friday, Oct. 30, at Sandy Burr Country Club in Wayland, with 8 a.m. registration and a 9 a.m. shotgun start benefiting Rotary grants and scholarships.Natick Rotary
• Fri, Oct 30, 8 p.m.: Blues-rock band Johnny A. Syndicate plays TCAN Oct. 30 TCAN's Mainstage hosts blues-rock band Johnny A. Syndicate at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, with an all-in ticket price of $37 and member discounts.TCAN
• Fri, Oct 30: Early voting at library continues through Oct. 30 Natick residents can cast early ballots at Morse Institute Library through Oct. 30 ahead of the 2026 election, Natick Patch reports.Natick Patch
• Sat, Oct 31: Conor Plunkett 'Boston Scenes' exhibit closes Oct. 31 TCAN's Summer Street Gallery show, Conor Plunkett's 'Boston Scenes,' remains open to the public through Oct. 31.TCAN

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