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🌱 Patch AM: How did Natick’s own Ryan Mela spark Providence’s win?
Make time for Riverbend School Information Session on the Natick Patch calendar

Good morning to you Natick! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Natick’s own Ryan Mela spark Providence’s win?
Also on today's calendar: Riverbend School Information Session and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Natickfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Natickfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Showers of rain and snow, with a high of 44 and low of 32 degrees.
- Thursday: Colder; a p.m. snow shower, temps: high: 34, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 32 and low of 21 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Men's Basketball Defeats Brown, 86-79, At The AMP (friars.com) — A Providence College men’s basketball recap highlights sophomore guard Ryan Mela, a Natick, Mass. native, scoring 10 points in the Friars’ 86-79 win over Brown. The story breaks down key runs, shooting stats, and how Providence maintained the lead throughout while preparing for its upcoming Big East opener at Butler.
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📸 Around Natick
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Natick
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★ Featured events ★
- Riverbend School Information Session
Riverbend School, 33 Eliot St, Natick
6:30 pm - Gwendolyn's Nutty Nutcracker Children's Ballet
Walnut Hill School For The Arts, 12 Highland St, Natick
12:00 pm - FREE: Understanding Your Pelvic Floor: A Pregnancy and Postpartum Workshop
Samsara Yoga @The Gentle Place, 665 Franklin St, Framingham
11:15 am - Big Blue Swim School Holiday Fun Day
235 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham
12:00 pm - Menorah Lighting & The Great Chanukah Gelt Drop
Natick Common, 12 S Main St, Natick
4:30 pm
Thursday December 11
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
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Other local events
- Pre Chanukah Cooking and Dessert Decorating for Women
Chabad Center of Natick , 159 Boden Ln , Natick
7:15 pm - Virtual: History Book Club
Natick, MA Calendar
11:00 am - Carols by Candlelight Benefit & Concert
Natick History Museum , 58 Eliot St , Natick
6:00 pm - Ebenezer Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
Groton Dunstable Performing Arts Center , 344 Main St , Groton
7:30 pm - Holiday Pop-Up Social Justice Sale
50 Cochituate Rd , Wayland
10:00 am - 12th Annual Interfaith Vigil - remembering those lost to substance use
First Congregational Church of Natick , 2 E Central St , Natick
5:00 pm - Winter Wonderland All Ages Dance Party
St. Paul's Episcopal Church , 39 E Central St , Natick
2:00 pm
Tuesday December 9
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Sunday December 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sunday Sillies and Such —Algot Runeman Read on Patch
- AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Natick. Apply here.
- Cotton On Group posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Cotton On Natick Mall Mega (Seasonal) in Natick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Natick here.
🗞 Nearby News
Framingham
- Framingham MA unveils limited‑edition library cards by local artists (metrowestdailynews.com)
- Framingham Baseball & Fire Dept. Annual Toy Drive (framinghamsource.com)
Wayland
- Annual Santa Ride Coming To Wayland (patch.com)
Ok Natick! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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