Community Corner
THE WEEK IN NATICK: Marathon Runner Races Again; Benefit for Connor Heffler; Yard Waste Pickup Starting Soon
Did you miss it? Check out what ran on Natick Patch this past week.
Your handy dandy list of links:
- Natick Family Raises Funds for 10-Year-Old Battling Cancer: Connor Heffler’s mom is a Natick police officer and his dad works for the city’s DPW. Connor’s crowd funding page is near $8,500.
- MetroWest Transit Among Those Getting Part of $10 Million Grant from MassDOT: The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority is among 44 applicants in the state receiving the Community Transit Grant Program money.
- Running Again: Karen Corburn Was 6 Blocks Away When the Bombs Went Off: Like many others, Karen Corburn didn’t get to finish the 2013 Boston Marathon. This year, she’s determined to do so.
- When Can You Leave Out Your Yard Waste? Have you started raking your yard, sweeping your driveway ... Natick announced its spring pickup dates.
- 6th Annual Walk Away Homelessness Event in Natick This Weekend: Walk, support or be a part of this big, annual, event.
- Celebrate National Poetry Month with the Morse Institute Library: Find great poetry events throughout the month at the Morse Institute Library.
- Gov. Baker’s Team on MBTA Report: ‘It’s Time to Push the Restart Button’: MBTA panel findings were released Wednesday by the Baker Administration.
- 20 Jobs in Education Near Natick: Looking for a job in the schools or field of education? Teachers, bus drivers, tutors, school principals and others are being hired.
- What Houses Sold (and For How Much) in Natick? Take a look at what sold, and for how much, with this list from Zillow.
- Evelyn M. (Belrose) Johnson, Natick Resident for 72 Years, Died at 100: Services are this weekend.
- Retired Teacher Expands Photography Classes to Middle School: Two new clubs are being offered to Wayland students in middle school. Conrad Gees also has a studio in Natick.
- Volunteer Fair at Natick Community Senior Center: Natick Volunteer Fair, Monday May 4, 4-7:30pm Come and find out about volunteer opportunities at Natick area non-profit organizations.
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