🌱 Patch AM: How Natick’s first loss might actually boost the Redhawks’ playoff hopes

Hey there, Natick! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Natick’s first loss might actually boost the Redhawks’ playoff hopes

Also on today's calendar: Looking to Join LLAIC? and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Jeff W.!

Today's riddle: I am on a seafood diet. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 44 and low of 24 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 39, low: 27.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 44 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Despite 31 points from Kayla Dunlap, Natick girls basketball suffers 1st loss (metrowestdailynews.com) — Natick High’s girls basketball team dropped its first game of the season in a 79-76 thriller against Braintree, despite 31 points from standout Kayla Dunlap. The Redhawks, now 8-1 and ranked No. 3 in the MIAA power rankings, saw their press and rebounding tested but hope the close loss will prepare them for a deeper tournament run.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Natick

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★ Featured events ★

Monday January 12

• Looking to Join LLAIC?
  Zoom,
  9:00 am

Sunday January 18

• What Is This Thing Called Music Masterclass
  35 Andrew Ave, Wayland, MA, 01778,
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday January 12

• All Together: Preschool Storytime
  Bacon Free Library , 58 Eliot Street , Natick
  10:00 am
• The Third Act Collaborative
  Natick Community-Senior Center , 117 E Central St , Natick
  1:00 pm
• Keefe Technical High School - School Council Meeting
  Natick, MA Calendar Framingham, MA 01702
  2:15 pm
• Natick Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
  Natick, MA Calendar , 13 East Central Street Edward H. Dlott (Select Board) Meeting Room locate , Natick
  6:30 pm
• Virtual: In Conversation with Heather B. Moore, Author of "Julia"
  Bacon Free Library , 58 Eliot Street , Natick
  7:00 pm
• Virtual: In Conversation with Heather B. Moore, Author of “Julia”
  Natick, MA Calendar
  7:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• All Together: Preschool Storytime
  Bacon Free Library , 58 Eliot Street , Natick
  10:00 am
• Home Safety Workshop
  Natick Community-Senior Center , 117 E Central St , Natick
  11:00 am

Thursday January 15

• Meaningful Connections Memory Cafe
  Natick Community-Senior Center , 117 E Central St , Natick
  11:30 am

Tuesday January 20

• Meditation & Patience: A Buddhist Approach
  Natick Community-Senior Center , 117 E Central St , Natick
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• P.F. Chang's China Bistro posted a job opening for Expeditor in Natick. Apply here.
• Chico's FAS, Inc. posted a job opening for Sales Associate - White House Black Market-Stylist in Natick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Natick here.

🗞 Nearby News

Framingham

• Framingham State, UMass Chan team up on pathway program. How it works (metrowestdailynews.com)
• Framingham Fire Displaces 8 (patch.com)
• This MetroWest MA adult chorus needs more singers. How you can join (metrowestdailynews.com)

Wayland

• 15 Open Positions For Office In Wayland: Select Board, School Committee And Others (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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I see food and I eat it.
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