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Clothing Drive, Christopher Cross Concert and More Happenings This Weekend

Here is a smattering of events going on in Natick this weekend.

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1. The third annual Raymond Williams Clothing Drive will take place on Oct. 5 at 8 a.m. The drive helps collect new or gently used pajamas, sizes 0 to 20.. Dropoff locations are Corrados' at 7 Middlesex Ave., and Dr. Suzanne Cosmo Chiropratic office at 12 West Central St. 
 
These pajamas will be distributed, directly to the chidren at the New Hope battered shelter, located in Massachusetts. 

Donations will be collected through Oct. 16.

For more information, contact Robin Jenner at 508-836-4745 or Jeanne Lavezzo at 774-285-0009.

2. The Walk'n Mass Volkssport Club invites walkers to participate in either a 5k or 10k (3.1 or 6.2 mile) walk in Natick on Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. at Morse Institute Library.

Registration is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., finish by 4 p.m. 

Both walk routes pass Casey's Diner, one of the oldest 10-stool diners in the United States. The 5k route passes the Central Fire Station, now 
home to the The Center for the Arts, the downtown area and some 
residential neighborhoods. The 10k passes the Walnut Hill School for 
the Performing Arts, Memorial Beach, the Station 5 Grille, and 
residential areas.

For further information, contact 508-429-3564, beateh1@aol.com or visit the club website at www.walknmass.org.

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3. MetroWest Peace Action monthly meeting will take place on Oct. 5 at Morse Institute Library at 1 p.m. Join the group to plan programs and actions that will promote peace in the world.

Interested citizens welcome - free and open to the public.

4. The Center for Arts in Natick hosts Christopher Cross, a legend in adult contemporary, on Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. A pioneer of easy ballads, Cross helped define an entire generation of singer-songwriters in the 1980s. With songs like “Sailing,” “Ride Like the Wind,” and “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do),” Cross shaped pop music and smooth listening for many. His 2011 album, Dr. Faith, received wide acclaim for his poetic storytelling and gentle yet strong voice. 

Tickets art $100 for the concert only; $150 including champagne meet & greet.

For more information, visit http://www.natickarts.org/tcan_ticketsales.php, call  508-647-0097, or email info@natickarts.org.

For a complete listing of events, visit http://natick.patch.com/events.

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