Stronger skills in Math and Reading, one step at a time!

Kumon Math and Reading, Natick

Math that builds skills step-by-step, until confidence shines. Reading that sparks curiosity, comprehension, and a love for words. Together, they create independent learners ready for any challenge. We at Kumon Natick believe every child can shine. So, we help them to maximize their potential. Kumon Math and Reading programs build strong foundations step by step. With daily practice, children master skills at their own pace, gaining confidence and independence. Math sharpens logic, Reading expands comprehension, and together they nurture lifelong learners prepared for success in school and beyond. Enrolling Now!

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Math that builds skills step-by-step, until confidence shines. Reading that sparks curiosity, comprehension, and a love for words. Together, they...

Boston Construct, LLC

Project Planner and Home Renovator MA CSL #75620 / HIC Reg. #217093 Home Additions, Whole House Renovations, Home Building, ADU's Expanding the kitchen? No problem.

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Project Planner and Home Renovator MA CSL #75620 / HIC Reg. #217093 Home Additions, Whole House Renovations, Home Building, ADU's Expanding the...

Summer Soccer Camp: Belmont, Wayland, Wilmington, Tewksbury

Champion Soccer School

K-12 summer soccer camps in Wayland, Wilmington, Tewksbury, and Belmont MA. Features: Sportsmanship: Our camp culture prizes sportsmanship, highlighted by our daily sportsperson awards and weekly CSS Cup. Skill Development: Ball control, possession, finishing, team tactical training, and multi-themed camps. Campers receive evaluations weekly, and parents receive daily photos and updates of training. Home Grown: We are run by established, credentialed local teachers and coaches. Many CSS campers are accepted into our CIT program and become coaches. Affordable: $315 per week (Elite Camp $350); 3-week player development pass: $270/week 5- to 8-week player development pass ~$200 per week, Multi-Sport camp: $285/week; $2,000 for 10-week summer pass CSS Camper Gear: All campers receive a custom-designed ball and a dri-fit shirt.

Chris Rhatigan 

Wilmington

K-12 summer soccer camps in Wayland, Wilmington, Tewksbury, and Belmont MA. Features: Sportsmanship: Our camp culture prizes sportsmanship,...

People both young and young at heart came out for the annual Wayland Fire Station Open House on Oct. 1. From 11 a.m.-2 p.m. the fire station bay doors at station No. 2 were open and visitors had the chance to climb in fire trucks, enjoy free pizza and meet Sparky the Fire Dog. Check out Patch's photos from the event and click the "Add photos" button to upload your own shots from the event.

People both young and young at heart came out for the annual Wayland Fire Station Open House on Oct. 1.

From 11 a.m.-2 p.m. the fire station bay doors at station No. 2 were open and visitors had the chance to climb in fire trucks, enjoy free pizza and meet Sparky the Fire Dog. Check out Patch's photos from the event and click the "Add photos" button to upload your own shots from the event.

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Wayland

The drizzle didn't stop families from heading to Wayland Fire Station No. 2 for the annual open house on Saturday, Oct. 1.

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Chabad Center of Natick

We are so excited to invite you to our annual Lag BaOmer celebration in Natick! 
Come enjoy an evening of community, food, and excitement from 5:30-7:30 pm
Activities for Every Age to enjoy: 
Petting Zoo,&nbsp;Bumper Cars and&nbsp;Axe Throwing! 
Come hungry for a great BBQ dinner as we enjoy the day together along with family and friends.
Secure your spot and register now at: <a href="https://chabadnatick.com/lag2026?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcHhRVUQ0TExJek13RkRZSHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5J-KL-MI5weBsUU-A7PheyUQEf7NrjCXj0Z1w_6pGyobXzuiTf32Z7Ont8gQ_aem_CC6T4YAK6WHD4MX8EQiHBg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chabadnatick.com/lag2026</a>

Local Event: Join our Lag BaOmer Celebration!

Join our Lag BaOmer Celebration!

We are so excited to invite you to our annual Lag BaOmer celebration in Natick! 
Come enjoy an evening of community, food, and...

Online Presentation

During this complimentary session we’ll discuss why your future financial security and your retirement lifestyle depend on how you save and invest. We’ll address key questions that drive the retirement planning process, make sure you understand your company retirement benefits and we’ll offer some simple steps you can take to control your financial situation.
You must RSVP to receive access credentials for this event or seminar.Presented by: Colton Destrampe, APMA®, Associate Financial Advisor - R. Miller &amp; Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial LLC
Hosted by: R. Miller &amp; Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial LLCTo reserve a spot: call us at <a href="tel:6176073366">617.607.3366 Ext. 250</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:christina.cobas@ampf.com?subject=Taking%20control%20of%20your%20workplace%20retirement%20benefits">christina.cobas@ampf.com</a>

Local Event: Complimentary Presentation - Taking Control of Your Workplace Retirement Benefits

Complimentary Presentation - Taking Control of...

During this complimentary session we’ll discuss why your future financial security and your retirement lifestyle depend on how...

Complimentary Presentation - Taking Control of Your Workplace Retirement Benefits

Sudbury Grange, 326 Concord Rd, Sudbury, MA, 01776

NY Times Bestselling Author Michael Tougias to Speak on Extreme Survival
Author Michael Tougias will be giving a slide presentation on his book Extreme Survival: Lessons From Those Who Have Triumphed Against All Odds. This event will be held at Sudbury Grange, 326 Concord Road, Sudbury on Wednesday evening, May 6, 2026, at 7 PM. This free program is being presented by the Friends of the Goodnow Library and is made possible by a generous bequest from Stella and Frank Ricciardi to the Friends of the Goodnow Library. Free parking is available behind Sudbury Town Hall. Please note: The Sudbury Grange elevator is back in service for those who prefer to avoid stairs. &nbsp;
In his book, Extreme Survival, Tougias shares what he has learned about decision making under pressure and the mindsets and techniques survivors used to channel their energy into proactive decisions that saved their lives. He demonstrates that the same techniques can help anyone be more resilient when feeling overwhelmed or facing a seemingly insurmountable challenge in their personal or professional life. The methods shared can also be used by anyone who has an important goal. They provide inspiration and step by step practices to overcome obstacles and achieve a person’s full potential.
Tougias uses slides from some of the survival events to give the audience an edge-of-your-seat experience that also provides useful techniques that we can all use when faced with adversity or aspire to achieve a difficult goal.
The author has interviewed over 100 people who survived against all odds, and has researched many historical figures who have achieved the near-impossible. He supplements their stories with a handful of first person accounts from some of the toughest survivors in history. Some of the survivors from history include John McCain, Mary Rowlandson (captive during King Philip’s Indian War), Howard Blackburn, Captain Bligh, Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl, mountainman Hugh Glass, Admiral Byrd, Shackleton, WWII pilot James Whittaker, Teddy Roosevelt, JFK (PT109), USS Indianapolis survivors, and many more from mountain climbers to early explorers of the new world.
Tougias has written seven survival and rescue books and Extreme Survival is the culmination of his life’s work of interviewing and researching the toughest survivors over the past three decades. He has earned critical acclaim and literary awards for his 30 bestselling non-fiction narratives. Some of his books include The Finest Hours (now a Disney movie), A Storm Too Soon, Overboard and The Waters Between Us. He is also author of books for middle readers in his “True Rescue Series” with MacMillan Publishing. <a href="https://www.michaeltougias.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">michaeltougias.com</a>

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NY Times Bestselling Author Michael Tougias to Speak on Extreme Survival
Author Michael Tougias will be giving a slide...

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Lyman Estate Greenhouses, Historic New England

The Lyman Estate Greenhouses will hold our Spring Herb Sale May 8th and 9th 2026 from 9:30-4:00 rain or shine. Hundreds of culinary, ornamental and medicinal plants will be available. Along with early perennials mixed planters and houseplants. The Historic Greenhouses will be open during the sale. Herb on the grounds behind the greenhouses.

Local Event: SPRING HERB SALE Lyman Estate Greenhouses

SPRING HERB SALE Lyman Estate Greenhouses

The Lyman Estate Greenhouses will hold our Spring Herb Sale May 8th and 9th 2026 from 9:30-4:00 rain or shine. Hundreds of...

Natick High School

NATICK-BASED CHOIR MARKS 15 YEARS OF BRIDGING GENERATIONS &amp; INSPIRING CHANGE THROUGH SONG
Founded on a Vision of Radical Welcome and Music With a Message, Sound &amp; Spirit Holds Anniversary Concerts in Natick on May 8 and 9, 2026

113 Members Range in Age From 8 to 90; Families Perform Side-by-Side

In 2011, as movements like Occupy Wall Street pushed Americans everywhere to question who gets heard and who belongs, a small group of singers gathered around a dining room table in Natick, Massachusetts, asked their own version of that same question:&nbsp;

What if a community choir were truly built on community. No audition required—just choir folk from the community who love to sing.&nbsp;

And what if, instead of separating children, teens, and adults, their voices came together in one intergenerational ensemble?

From that question, <a href="https://www.soundandspirit.net/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sound &amp; Spirit</a> was born.&nbsp; The vibrant, intergenerational choir bringing together singers from ages 8 to over 90 was founded on a vision that extended beyond music to something deeper: a space where no one is excluded, and a community rooted in joy, growth, and belonging.

At the heart of Sound &amp; Spirit is a simple but powerful philosophy: radical welcome. <a href="https://www.soundandspirit.net/artisticteam" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Creative Director Kate Leavey and Associate Director Cathi Ianno</a> invite members to show up fully as they are—finding not just a place to sing, but a place to belong and to grow. The result is what many describe as a “Cheers effect,” where every voice is known, valued, and missed when absent. 
That sense of belonging is reinforced through the choir’s signature approach to “music with a message:”
<ul><li>Each concert is built around a theme, weaving together diverse musical genres to explore ideas that resonate deeply with both performers and audiences.</li><li>From its first performance, “Songs for a Revolution,” to its upcoming fifteenth anniversary concert, Sound &amp; Spirit uses music not only to entertain, but to reflect, connect, and inspire.</li><li>It views music as a force for good, as exemplified by the “Gifts for Good” initiative—spotlighting organizations making a difference and amplifying causes for positive change.&nbsp;</li></ul>
For many members, the impact goes far beyond the stage. Over the years, singers have found the confidence to face long-held fears, the courage to try something new, and the joy of connecting across generations in ways few other experiences allow. Families have performed side by side. Friendships have formed across decades of age difference. And individuals who once doubted their place in a performance setting have discovered their voice—both musically and personally.
To mark fifteen years bridging generations and inspiring change, it will hold concerts May 8 and 9th in Natick featuring a selection of favorite songs from past performances that offer a window into the choir’s evolution and a reaffirmation of the values that have sustained it.
Fifteen years after that first question was asked around a dining room table, Sound &amp; Spirit continues to answer it in the same way—by bringing people together in song, and in doing so, creating ripples of connection that extend far beyond the music itself.

About Sound &amp; Spirit
Sound &amp; Spirit (<a href="https://soundandspirit.net" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">soundandspirit.net</a>) is a nonprofit, intergenerational choir, welcoming both aspiring and accomplished musicians of all ages. Serving the Metrowest community, the choir presents a wide variety of musical styles, creating joyful performances.&nbsp; Its artistic and educational goals include: create high quality performances that inspire the audience and performers; explore music from a variety of genres, opportunities for each member to grow artistically and also personally, build a cohesive ensemble; and enjoy the musical benefits of a multi-generational group.&nbsp;

Its artistic team is composed of director &amp; soprano Kate Leavey (creative director), arts administrator Cathi Ianno (associate director), choreographers Claire Mackay &amp; Lilia Weisfeldt, pianist Simonida Spasojevic and lead teacher for kids Gabi Dixon.

Sound &amp; Spirit’s 15th Anniversary Concert: Shine On! Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM Natick High School <a href="https://www.soundandspirit.net" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.soundandspirit.net</a>

Local Event: Sound & Spirit’s 15th Anniversary Concert: Shine On!

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NATICK-BASED CHOIR MARKS 15 YEARS OF BRIDGING GENERATIONS & INSPIRING CHANGE THROUGH SONG
Founded on a Vision of Radical...

Sound & Spirit’s 15th Anniversary Concert: Shine On!

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Large Lottery Prize Sold At Worcester Gas Station

The prize was won from the Massachusetts State Lottery's Diamond Deluxe scratch-off game.

Large Lottery Prize Sold At Central MA Gas Station

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6 Restaurants In & Near Wayland Taking Mother’s...

Treating moms to brunch or dinner is one of the top ways to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday.

6 Restaurants In & Near Wayland Taking Mother’s Day Reservations

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Why Did Massachusetts Gas Prices Jump 31 Cents...

"An oil trade disruption anywhere causes prices to rise everywhere," Professor Rocky Weitz, the Director of Maritime Studies at Tufts, said.

Why Did Massachusetts Gas Prices Jump 31 Cents In One Week? Expert Says High Prices Could Last Until 2027.

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Wayland Town Meeting To Resume For Second Day

The meeting will resume with Article 22. 

Massive Central MA Job Fair To Feature Up To...

Organizers say up to 100 employers from a wide range of industries are expected to attend.

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Viewfinder: Open House at Wayland Fire Station No. 2

The drizzle didn't stop families from heading to Wayland Fire Station No. 2 for the annual open house on Saturday, Oct. 1.

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