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Make time for Run the World: Ladies Only Dance Night (Act 2) on the Natick Patch calendar

Greetings Natick! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Natick teens are tackling college and career anxiety together
- How Natick's top-ranked girls' soccer stacks up in a huge test
- Three Thursdays left to catch the Framingham Farmers Market nearby
Also on today's calendar: Run the World: Ladies Only Dance Night (Act 2) and 12 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Greg R.!
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Cloudy and windy; p.m. rain, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.
- Saturday: Windy with rain, temps: high: 61, low: 54.
- Sunday: Breezy with periods of rain, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Natick student-led L.E.A.P. event addresses high schoolers' anxieties over what comes next (natickreport.com) — Natick High students recently organized a L.E.A.P. event at Natick Center Spiritual Center to help classmates manage anxiety about college and careers. Local and regional speakers shared practical advice, personal stories, and reassurance, while students discussed their worries openly. Organizers say both teens and parents left with concrete tools and a better sense of direction for life after high school.
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• Is this the Bishop Feehan girls' soccer team that gets over the hump? They believe so. (bostonglobe.com) — Natick girls' soccer, ranked No. 5 in the state, is set for a marquee Bay State Conference showdown at No. 9 Wellesley on Thursday at 6 p.m. The piece also spotlights Bishop Feehan's strong start and several other top Massachusetts high school girls' soccer matchups and events, including the Kicks for Cancer fundraiser.
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• Market's still fresh - three weeks left at Framingham Farmers Market (metrowestdailynews.com) — Natick families still have three more Thursdays to enjoy the nearby Framingham Farmers Market on the Centre Green, featuring about 80 vendors and a dozen food trucks. Recent visitors included a Natick toddler testing out Framingham Parks and Recreation athletic gear, plus plenty of local food, treats, and Halloween-ready goodies for residents willing to make the short trip.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Natick
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★ Featured events ★
- Run the World: Ladies Only Dance Night (Act 2) →
Veterans of Foreign Wars, 113 W Central St, Natick
6:30 pm - Quilts for Today →
Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Ave, Needham
10:00 am - Nobscot Pet Hospital Open House - Fun for the whole family! →
770 Water St, Framingham
10:00 am - Union Station Card Show →
Union Station Worcester, 2 Washington Sq, Worcester
10:00 am - 16th annual FREE 6 block Allston Village Street Fair Festival →
Harvard Avenue, Harvard Ave, Boston
12:00 pm - Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
Edwards Church, 39 Edwards St, Framingham
7:00 pm - Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum →
Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 241 Wellesley St, Weston
10:00 am - Children's House Open House at Riverbend →
Riverbend School, 33 Eliot St, Natick
11:00 am
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Run the World: A Ladies Only Dance Night →
Veterans of Foreign Wars, 113 W Central St, Natick
6:30 pm - Natick's New Community Innovation and Learning Hub →
19 Willow St, Natick
12:00 pm - Ride & Stride for Food benefitting Natick Service Council →
Noble and Greenough School, 10 Campus Dr, Dedham
8:00 am - Good As New Shop End of Season Half Price Clearance! →
Unitarian Universalist Area Church, 11 Washington St, Sherborn
10:00 am - Marketplace →
Westgate Church, 100 Winter St, Weston
10:00 am - Dudley Pond Run & Walk 5K & Kids Fun Run →
Mansion Beach, Lakeshore Dr, Wayland
10:00 am - Best Friends/Worst Enemies: Dr. Michael Thompson at Riverbend School →
Riverbend School, 33 Eliot St, Natick
6:00 pm
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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- Kumon Math and Reading, Natick — (508) 433-6655
- Heavey Quinn Irish Dance — 9782509100
- Evan Walsh | The Walsh Team at William Raveis Real Estate — (508) 341-4904
- School of Fashion Design — (617) 536-9343
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Don't Get Tricked When Shopping for Halloween —Paula Fleming Read on Patch
- Hi everyone, I'm Iooking for a reliable house sltter that love pet, my uncle ls urrently moving to a care facility.
We need someone to care for his 2 pet and keep an eye on the property. Please send a DM (Nextdoor Speen St)
- Tilly's posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (Part Time) in Natick. Apply here.
- Abercrombie & Fitch posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Natick Mall, abercrombie kids in Natick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Natick here.
🗞 Nearby News
Framingham
- How Framingham plans to address $6.35M in overdue water and sewer bills (metrowestdailynews.com)
- Portion of Route 30 in Framingham is closed due to transformer fire (metrowestdailynews.com)
- MBA to name Boston 25's Gene Lavanchy 2026 Broadcaster of the Year (massbroadcasters.org)
Wayland
- 2026 Southern New England Fall ID Positional Data Dive (prepbaseballreport.com)
- The next Quabbin fight is already here (commonwealthbeacon.org)
Sudbury
- Pedestrian Improvements Planned Near Goodnow Library In Sudbury (patch.com)
Ok Natick! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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