5 Things: Looking Ahead to the Weekend

1. The Natick Home Energy Initiative will begin their Solar Challenge soon. Be sure to read about it to see if this program is a good fit for you.

2. We're still looking for contributors to our Local Voices section. If you like to write, then it's time to get started.

3. The Natick Winter Market will begin on Saturday at 9 a.m. at Metro West Medical Center Leonard Morse Hospital.

4. Here are some obituaries of recently deceased people with Natick ties. Most of these funerals are either today or tomorrow if you'd like to attend.

5. Still looking for things to do over this school vacation? Well, take a look at our large list of ideas.