Natick Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Town Meeting debates funding for South Natick river parks

From Natick News

• Town Meeting debates funding for South Natick river parks Natick Town Meeting weighed significant Community Preservation Act funding for two riverside parks in South Natick, fending off both a motion to refer the question back to committee and a bid to postpone it indefinitely.Natick News
• Select Board weighs letter opposing MWRA sewer cost split The Natick Select Board took up a letter opposing the MWRA's proposed sewer-cost split while remaining divided on which overflow plan the region should pursue, as Fire Chief Furski separately flagged a costly replacement need for South Natick's aging Fire Station 2.Natick News

Happening Sat, Oct 31

• 8:30 a.m.: Al-Anon marks anniversary with fellowship gathering An Al-Anon Anniversary Celebration fellowship gathering meets at Christ Lutheran Church.Christ Lutheran Church
• 9:00 a.m.: Natick Farmers Market returns to Center The Natick Farmers Market sets up in Natick Center, run by Natick Center Associates.Natick Center Associates
• 9:30 a.m.: Morse library's Game On! runs all day Saturday Morse Institute Library's Children's Department hosts Game On! until 3 p.m. for kids to drop in and play games.Morse Institute Library
• 10:00 a.m.: Bacon Free Library's Nonfiction Book Club meets Saturday Bacon Free Library's Nonfiction Book Club gathers to discuss its current selection.Bacon Free Library
• 10:00 a.m.: St. Paul's hosts weekly Men's Group St. Paul's Episcopal Church holds its Men's Group gathering Saturday morning.St. Paul's Episcopal Church
• 10:15 a.m.: Morse library offers Saturday tech help drop-in Morse Institute Library offers walk-in technology help until 12:15 p.m. for anyone with device questions.Morse Institute Library
• 1:00 p.m.: Trick-or-treating fills Natick Center Saturday afternoon Natick Center Associates hosts trick-or-treating with downtown businesses starting at 1 p.m. Saturday.Natick Center Associates
• 2:00 p.m.: Allegro Music School performs at Morse library Allegro Music School students perform a concert at Morse Institute Library's Lebowitz Meeting Hall until 4 p.m.Morse Institute Library
• 8:00 p.m.: Rasputina plays TCAN Mainstage with Dust Bowl Fairies Rock act Rasputina performs with Dust Bowl Fairies on TCAN's Mainstage, with tickets at $42 and member discounts.TCAN
• TCAN screens Rocky Horror Picture Show through Saturday TCAN's Cinema Room wraps its Rocky Horror Picture Show screenings Saturday, with tickets priced at $14 and member discounts available.TCAN

Yesterday in Natick (Fri, Oct 30)

• Patch flags double-voting allegation before election Natick Patch reported questions about a candidate's alleged double voting ahead of the Nov. 3 election.Natick Patch

Coming up

• Sun, Nov 1, 11:30 a.m.: First Congregational Church offers first aid training First Congregational Church of Natick holds a First Aid Training session until 1 p.m. Sunday.First Congregational Church of Natick
• Sun, Nov 1, 12:00 p.m.: Natick Catholic Community holds Adult Faith Forum Natick Catholic Community hosts its Adult Faith Forum discussion at noon Sunday.Natick Catholic Community
• Sun, Nov 1, 2:00 p.m.: Broadmoor hosts fall foliage walk and leaf crafts Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary offers a Fall Foliage Exploration and Leaf Crafts program Sunday for families.Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
• Sun, Nov 1, 3:00 p.m.: Natick Is United runs Fill the Pantries drive Natick Is United holds its Fill the Pantries food collection event Sunday afternoon.Natick Is United
• Sun, Nov 1, 5:00 p.m.: FCC's Crosswalk Youth group meets Sunday evening First Congregational Church of Natick's Crosswalk Youth group for grades 7-12 meets at 5 p.m. Sunday.First Congregational Church of Natick
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 p.m.: Walnut Hill holds Composers' Concert Nov. 5 Walnut Hill School for the Arts presents its Composers' Concert at 7 p.m. in Boswell Hall.Walnut Hill School for the Arts
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 p.m.: Morse library hosts virtual talk with author E. Lockhart Morse Institute Library presents a virtual author talk with E. Lockhart on secrets, lies and twists.Morse Institute Library
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 p.m.: Library offers Medicare planning session Nov. 5 Morse Institute Library hosts a Planning for Medicare session in the Trustees Room.Morse Institute Library
• Fri, Nov 6: NAPA hosts Music Bingo fundraiser Nov. 6 Natick Academy of Performing Arts holds a Music Bingo night at its studio, with tickets priced $20 to $30.Natick Academy of Performing Arts
• Fri, Nov 6: TCAN Players stage Arthur Miller's 'All My Sons' TCAN Players will perform Arthur Miller's 'All My Sons' Nov. 6 through 15 with a 10-member cast, MetroWest Daily News reports.MetroWest Daily News
• Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 a.m.: Trail group walk explores rail trail plants Nov. 7 Friends of Natick Trails holds its second natives and invasives walk on the Cochituate Rail Trail with the town's conservation agent, Claire Rundelli.Friends of Natick Trails
• Sun, Nov 15: Natick plans Diwali Festival of Lights Nov. 15 Natick's Festival of Lights celebration marking Diwali is set for Nov. 15, Natick - Local Town Pages reports.Natick - Local Town Pages
• Mon, Nov 16: Free Thanksgiving meal requests due Nov. 16 Residents can call 508-647-6519 by Nov. 16 to request a free Thanksgiving dinner, Natick - Local Town Pages reports.Natick - Local Town Pages
• Sun, Dec 6, 9:00 a.m.: Frosty 5K fundraiser returns Dec. 6 for NHS athletes The fifth annual Natick Frosty 5K fundraising run returns Dec. 6, benefiting Natick High School cross country and track, Natick - Local Town Pages reports.Natick - Local Town Pages

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