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SUMMARY:FOR ADULTS Spilling Ink: A Graphic Novel & Zine Space
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 14\, 2026 3:00—4:00 PM\nINNOVATION LAB\nM
 ORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY\n14 E Central St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\nLove comics
 \, manga\, or graphic novels? Want a chill space to draw and share your wo
 rk?\nTalk about your favorite series\, and discover new titles from the li
 brary's growing collection! \nYou will be provided a supportive space equ
 ipped with art supplies—Copic markers\, fine-liners\, blank comic panels
 \, and zine-making templates—to work on your own draft!  \nCome share 
 art tips with fellow fans\, or just work quietly alongside people who get 
 it: no registration required!
LOCATION:MORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY\, 14 E Central St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, 
 Natick
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/morse-institute-library/for-ad
 ults-spilling-ink-a-graphic-novel-and-zine-space-2026-11-14?utm_source=ics
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DTSTART:20261116T170000Z
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SUMMARY:Road Scholar Online Lecture - Brexit: A Political Earthquake in Mod
 ern Britain
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 12:00—1:00 PM\nVirtual\nREGISTER 
 FOR LINK   HERE\nMore than a decade after the referendum\, Brexit remain
 s one of the most consequential political decisions in modern British hist
 ory. Join linguist and historian Nettah Yoeli-Rimmer as he explores the UK
 ’s long and often-uneasy relationship with the European Union\, as well 
 as the social\, political and economic forces that led to the 2016 vote. T
 his lecture examines the realities of Brexit as they exist today and consi
 ders where Britain–EU relations may be heading next\, from pragmatic com
 promise to deeper realignment.\nThe Road Scholar At Home free lectures are
  an ideal way to learn from expert instructors on an array of fascinating 
 topics each month. \nIn addition\, they've added a new category to the fr
 ee Road Scholar At Home online lectures: Age Well. This lecture series off
 ers open\, honest conversations about aging\, designed for those navigatin
 g life's Fourth Age. \nAll lectures may be found on the same page.
LOCATION:Natick
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/events/road-scholar-online-lec
 ture-brexit-a-political-earthquake-in-modern-britain-2026-11-16?utm_source
 =ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTART:20261116T223000Z
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SUMMARY:Special Presentation by Dan Cnossen: Navy Seal and 7x Paralympic Me
 dalist
DESCRIPTION:Event date: November 16\, 2026 \nEvent Time: 05:30 PM - 07:00 P
 M\nLocation: \n117 E Central St \nNatick\, MA 01760
LOCATION:Natick
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/events/special-presentation-by
 -dan-cnossen-navy-seal-and-7x-paralympic-medalist-2026-11-16?utm_source=ic
 s&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052416Z
DTSTART:20261119T233000Z
DTEND:20261120T003000Z
STATUS:CANCELLED
SUMMARY:Cancelled: CANCELED - VIRTUAL Breathwork and Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 6:30—7:30 PM\nZOOM\nBreathwork 
 and Meditation is a monthly virtual event on the 3rd Thursday of the month
 \, unless otherwise noted on our calendar. \nRegistration is required to 
 receive the Zoom link.\n\nJoin us to experience breathwork coupled with a 
 deep guided meditation.\n\nAll are welcome\, whether you are looking to co
 mbat day-to-day stress using meditation or you'd like to uncover subtle la
 yers of yourself by diving deep! No experience in meditation is necessary.
  After the meditation we will engage in a discussion inspired by wisdom fr
 om the Yogic tradition as it relates to our everyday life.\n\nBio:\n\nLipi
  is an engineer by profession and a 1000+ hour trained breathwork and medi
 tation faculty. She has trained with the Art of Living foundation\, a non-
 profit which offers stress elimination and self-development programs based
  on breathing techniques\, meditation and yoga.\n\nOver the last eight yea
 rs\, Lipi has been involved with bringing breathwork and meditation techni
 ques to communities around her. She has a deep interest in healing and hol
 istic health and natural medicine\, the knowledge of which she likes to co
 ntinually pursue and share.
LOCATION:Natick
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/events/canceled-virtual-breath
 work-and-meditation-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052516Z
DTSTART:20261201T000000Z
DTEND:20261201T010000Z
SUMMARY:Virtual – More Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist
  Reviewer\, John Charles
DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VI
 A ZOOM. Register to receive a Zoom link via email.** We had such a great t
 ime chatting with John last year\, we just had to do it again! With the ho
 lidays right around the corner\, take a minute (or an hour) to relax and f
 ind some good holiday romance reads! John Charles will give us his “best
  of” list of 2026 that will have your TBR pile tipping over and your hol
 idays spent cozying up to a good book (bring your own hot toddy!). No need
  to bring papyrus and quill\, we’ll send out a list after the session. W
 e hope you can join us! Register directly on Zoom HERE. RECORDING NOTE: Th
 is program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording vi
 a email within 48 hours of the program. About John: After working in publi
 c libraries for thirty years\, John Charles retired and then immediately w
 ent to work for the Poisoned Pen\, Scottsdale’s independent bookstore. I
 n addition to reviewing for Booklist and Library Journal\, John is the co-
 author of Romance Today An A to Z Guide to Contemporary American Romance W
 riters\, The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Mystery\, and The Complete Idiot
 ’s Guide to the Ultimate Reading List. Please register for this event an
 d you’ll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails – ma
 ke sure to check your spam folder for them\, the email will be coming from
  Zoom. This program is brought to you in collaboration with the Chelmsford
 \, Groton\, and Tewksbury Libraries. We’re are happy to be partnering wi
 th a multitude of additional MA & NH Libraries to bring this program to ou
 r communities. We are thrilled to be partnering with the Ashland Senior Ce
 nter for this event. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashla
 nd Public Library.
LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, Natick
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/sherborn/virtual/virtual-more-holiday
 -romance-book-recommendations-with-booklist-reviewer-john-ch-2026-11-30?ut
 m_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTART:20261202T000000Z
DTEND:20261202T010000Z
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL I Didn't Ask for This AI! How to Remove AI From Your Device
 s
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nZOOM\nPlease note: 
 This program is being offered in collaboration with the Ashland Public Lib
 rary and the Zoom session will be hosted by them\nRegister here to receive
  the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4717930259309/WN_
 b2cEYmiORIqYil8rIvGpvQ\nJoin the Library Freedom Project in this guided to
 ur of turning AI off on your personal device(s). Ever wondered why tech co
 mpanies are so eager to integrate AI into everything? In this talk\, we’
 ll break down the reasons behind the AI push and how it’s reshaping the 
 tech landscape. We’ll also cover how you can take control—whether it
 ’s removing AI from your operating system\, fine-tuning search engines\,
  or disabling AI features on your favorite apps and websites. And of cours
 e\, we’ll tackle the big question: Is AI actually useful\, or is it all 
 just hype? Let’s separate fact from fiction and explore what AI really m
 eans for our digital lives. Bring your questions! \nAbout our Speaker:\nK
 imberly Springer thinks\, is curious\, and creates in the spaces of privac
 y\, fighting the surveillance state\, Black feminist praxis\, digital cult
 ure\, social movements\, and media. Her current research looks at how "bad
  metrics" are shaping our collective perceptions of reality online and IRL
 . She serves as Library Freedom Project's Operations and Programmatic Dire
 ctor in charge of stewarding LFP's records and archives\, and aligning the
 ir training and programs with the LFP's vision for information democracy. 
 She has written/edited these books: Living for the Revolution\, Black Femi
 nist Organizations\, 1968-1980\, Still Lifting\, Still Climbing: African-A
 merican Women’s Contemporary Activism\, Stories of Oprah: the Oprahficat
 ion of American Culture and written articles for PopMatters\, The Atlantic
 \, Activist History Review\, and Viewpoint Magazine.
LOCATION:Natick
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/events/virtual-i-didnt-ask-for
 -this-ai-how-to-remove-ai-from-your-devices-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_
 medium=referral
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SUMMARY:Road Scholar Online Lecture - Polar Bears -King of the Arctic
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 1:00—2:00 PM\nVirtual\nREGISTER
  FOR LINK   HERE\nJoin marine biologist and polar expedition guide Amand
 a Hunter for an exciting exploration of the Arctic’s most iconic predato
 r — the polar bear. Learn how these majestic animals have adapted to thr
 ive in one of the planet’s most extreme environments and the unique chal
 lenges they face in the changing Arctic landscape. Through Amanda’s exte
 nsive knowledge and passion for wildlife conservation\, you’ll gain a de
 eper understanding of the critical role polar bears play in the Arctic eco
 system\, the threats they encounter and the ongoing efforts to protect the
 m.\nThe Road Scholar At Home free lectures are an ideal way to learn from 
 expert instructors on an array of fascinating topics each month. \nIn add
 ition\, they've added a new category to the free Road Scholar At Home onli
 ne lectures: Age Well. This lecture series offers open\, honest conversati
 ons about aging\, designed for those navigating life's Fourth Age. \nAll 
 lectures may be found on the same page.
LOCATION:Natick
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/events/road-scholar-online-lec
 ture-polar-bears-king-of-the-arctic-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=r
 eferral
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DTSTART:20261208T150000Z
DTEND:20261208T170000Z
SUMMARY:Fay School Classroom Visit Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Fay School on Tuesday\, December 8 for a Classroom Visit D
 ay! The Classroom Visit Day offer a unique opportunity for day students an
 d their families to see Fay School at its best as you tour campus\, talk w
 ith teachers and lead administrators\, and observe students and teachers i
 n action on a typical school day. Schedule 10:00 – 10:30 – Welcome Rec
 eption 10:30 – 11:20 – Classroom Visits 11:20 – 12:00 – Q+A with F
 ay’s Division Heads and School Leaders RSVP HERE.
LOCATION:Fay School\, 48 Main St.\, Southborough\, MA\, Natick
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/fay-school/fay-school-classroo
 m-visit-day-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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