Natick's News Week: Rec Time, Weather, Arts, and More

This Week’s Weather: Lots of Rain to Start

Sun and clouds return midweek after the area gets another 2 inches of rain Monday and Tuesday.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 31, 2015

Nearby News: Girls Found Safe and Sound

Plus, heroin and prostitution busts, deadly accidents and snarling traffic, canine flu, an op-ed, and searching for an SUV.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 30, 2015

In the Water: 6 Important Safety Tips for Swimming Season

Amica Insurance shared important tips to make sure your swimming season is a safe one.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 30, 2015

MA Patch Daily: Bomb Threat, Powerless Commute, Ready for the Weekend?

Plus, town says “No” to Boston Olympics, dam closes Route 2, man allegedly steals, burns boat, and ducklings saved after being hit by car.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 29, 2015

Boston Children’s Gets a Cool Check from Dunkin’ Donuts

After a successful Iced Coffee Day to benefit the hospital earlier this month, the chain offers up a huge donation.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 29, 2015

First Congregational Church of Natick to Host Benefit Concert

Donations from Shakespeare & Stevenson in Song will benefit the Organ Console Fund.LOCALSTREAMMay 29, 2015

“Choreo for a Cure” Benefit Dance Concerts

This powerful event brings awareness of IBC (inflammatory breast cancer), while coming together as one ‘global’ community of dancers!By COURTNEY GALLANT (Open Post)May 30, 2015

Open Houses in Natick This Weekend

Find open houses in Natick this weekend.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 29, 2015

These Houses Are For Sale in Natick

Take a look at the houses for sale in Natick. Check Patch tomorrow for open houses.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 28, 2015

MA Patch Daily: After an Embarrassing Arres

Plus, white-only tribute to Prince pulled, counterfeiters caught, bouncy-house vandalized, T-storms, rapists convicted, and a crazy video.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 28, 2015

Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Effect

The storm could bring damaging winds and destructive hail. The warning is in effect for Central Middlesex and Worcester counties.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 28, 2015

Common Street Community Church

Hang Out Friday with Common Street Community Church begins Friday, May 29 at 7 p.m.LOCALSTREAMMay 28, 2015

Massachusetts Among Least Fattest States

A Gallup and Healthways report reveals the states with the highest and lowest obesity rates. Massachusetts is among the lowest.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 28, 2015

Severe Thunderstorms in the Forecast for Thursday

Heavy rainfall, cloud-to-ground lightning, damaging wind gusts and hail are also possible.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 28, 2015

Some Good News: 3 Missing Kids Found, MA Patch Daily

Plus, teacher defends work-to-rule, runner finishes race with one sneaker, a boat in flames, Rock Star! Book in Natick and more.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 27, 2015

Natick Rotary Club Names Middlesex Savings Bank as Gold Sponsor of 12th Tour de Natick

Tour de Natick begins Sunday, June 21.LOCALSTREAMMay 27, 2015

Natick Recreation Introduces Grade 4 Fantastic Friday

Grade 4 Fantastic Friday begins Friday, May 29 at 7 p.m.LOCALSTREAMMay 27, 2015

Book Launch of Rock Star! A Children’s Book Illustrated by Five Crows Owner/Artist

Book Launch of Rock Star!, a Children’s Book Illustrated by Five Crows Owner/Artist to take place May 30.By FIVE CROWS GALLERY AND HANDCRAFTED GIFTS (Open Post)May 27, 2015

Keep Your Pet Safe in the Hot Weather

The MSPCA’s Angell Memorial veterinarians remind pet owners how to keep your pets safe this summer.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 27, 2015

Mid-Week Review: Beach Opens Soon; Truck Day’s Coming; Haircuts for Flutie Foundation

Take a look at some of what’s run so far this week on Natick Patch.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 27, 2015

Weekend Cut-a-Thon Raises Money to Combat Autism

This weekend, Stylecuts is donating its proceeds to the Flutie Foundation.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)May 26, 2015

Find Rentals in Natick

If you’re looking to rent in Natick, start with this list of rentals from Zillow.

Sheriff, Rep. Arciero File Bill Targeting Assets of Child Predators

The bill would allow the seizure of assets used in committing the crimes.

Lilja Elementary School PTA Invites Community to End-of-Year Fair

The Lilja Fair will be held Sunday, May 31 from 1-5 p.m.

Your Natick Weather: Thunderstorms With a Small Chance of Sunny

The forecast looks rainy and not that hot.

These Houses Recently Sold in Natick

Check out what sold, and for how much, recently in Natick.

Obituary: Jean Cerulo, Longtime Natick Resident

Services are this week.

New Jobs In (Or Near) Natick

Quest Diagnostics, National Grid and Longfellow Children’s Center are among those hiring.

Lilja Elementary School PTA Invites Community to Lilja Fair

The Lilja Fair will be held Sunday, May 31 from 1-5 p.m. There will be games, laser tag and more.LOCALSTREAMMay 22, 2015COMMUNITY CORNER

A Reminder from Natick Recreation

Natick Recreation reminds residents that the beach opens Saturday, June 13.

Why’s There a Helicopter Flying Over My Neighborhood?

National Grid’s doing some work in over the next week or so, and it involves flying. Don’t be alarmed by the helicopter.

Officials Kick Off Summer Season: Waterfronts to Open Across the State This Weekend

Officials were in Natick on Thursday to announce the start of the summer recreational season.

Natick Recreation to Host Sensory Day

Sensory Day is Sunday, May 31 from 2-6 p.m. The cost is five dollars per child.