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Exhibit with Nipmuc voices revisits 1937 mural

September 29, 2026

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Historical Society unveils exhibit on 1937 Indigenous mural

The Natick Historical Society is presenting a new digital exhibit on the 1937 Post Office mural, "John Eliot Speaks to the Natick Indians," which depicts the forced removal of the town's Indigenous residents during Metacom's (King Philip's) War. The exhibit was created with Natick Nipmuc tribal members Carolyn Hasgill and David Yancey and Wellesley College professor Erin Battat. A free public event is set for Oct. 17 from 2 to 3 p.m. at 58 Eliot Street, with registration on Eventbrite, and registrants will receive a link to the exhibit one week beforehand.

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Nor'easter runoff tests Charles River spillway site in South Natick

A weekend nor'easter sent high water flowing steadily through the demolished South Natick Dam spillway site along the Charles River, based on observations made September 28, 2026.

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Board of Health action team reviews recovery services Tuesday

The Natick 180 Access to Services Action Team meets via Zoom today, September 29, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to discuss recovery support and local community initiatives.

Town of Natick

Natick Safety Committee holds Tuesday morning meeting

The Safety Committee meets today, September 29, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. via Zoom to review municipal safety matters.

Town of Natick

TLE Natick hosts sensory exploration event Tuesday

The Learning Experience in Natick hosts a sensory exploration event for children and families today, September 29, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at 247 West Central Street, including a staff meet-and-greet.

The Learning Experience - Natick

Bacon Free Library hosts virtual talk on AI misinformation

Journalist Philip Eil discusses AI-generated misinformation and how to spot it today, September 29, from 5 to 6 p.m. via Zoom; registration required.

Bacon Free Library

Art Sanctuary brings live acoustic music to Common Street

Common Street Spiritual Center hosts an art-making gathering with live acoustic music tonight, September 29, from 7 to 9 p.m.; artists and musicians can bring a project or use provided materials.

Common Street Spiritual Center

Ten Trees Books offers an intermediate mahjong class

Ten Trees Books hosts a follow-up American Mahjong class tonight, September 29, from 6 to 8 p.m., with new concepts and guided play for those who took the introductory class.

Ten Trees Books

Free Disney trivia night planned at Dave & Buster's

Leaderboard Games hosts a free Disney-themed trivia night tonight, September 29, at 7:30 p.m. at Dave & Buster's Natick, 1235 Worcester Street, with prizes for winning teams.

Leaderboard Games

Natick meditation class focuses on patience and wisdom

Kadampa Meditation Center Boston leads a session tonight, September 29, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Natick Community/Senior Center on responding to challenges with greater patience, part of a three-week course with Natick Parks & Recreation.

Kadampa Meditation Center Boston

New England Sci-Tech schedules homeschool-family open house

New England Sci-Tech offers a registered open house today, September 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 16 Tech Circle for homeschool families to tour the facility and learn about its programs.

New England Sci-Tech

Amateur radio society discusses Boston Marathon support

The Sci-Tech Amateur Radio Society meets in person and online tonight, September 29, at 7 p.m. at 16 Tech Circle for a talk on ham-radio support for the Boston Marathon.

New England Sci-Tech

Natick boys soccer hosts Weymouth Tuesday evening

Natick High's boys varsity soccer team hosts Weymouth tonight, September 29, at 6 p.m. at Natick High School.

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