January 2017
Natick Center in 2017!
We're grateful for the exciting year we had in the Cultural District and with 2017 in our view we look  forward to even more exciting events and times in the coming year.

Take a quick peek below for our January update and best wishes to you for a fabulous New Year!

For all our events and updates please visit us at natickcenter.org or on social media.
Annual Fundraiser
Mark your calendar for March 18th. We're switching things up this year for our annual fundraiser as we feature comedian Jimmy Tingle for a night of comedy at TCAN! Be on the look out for more details soon on our Facebook page and natickcenter.org and be sure to save the date.
Natick Farmers Market
Every week it's something new at the Natick Farmers Market located at the Common Street Spiritual Center from 9-1 pm on Saturday. Fresh produce, meat, great vendors, one-of-a-kind crafts and entertainment weekly, it's not to be missed!

Please visit natickfarmersmarket.com for more info. and natick center.org for a list of vendors. Photo courtesy of Kat Abbey Photography.
Owner of Calliope Paperie, Kristina Burkey 
  Winner "Reginald" at Holiday Windows Contest Winner - Calliope Paperie!
Holiday Window Contest 
The public voted online for the first time ever in Holiday Window Contest history and we proudly announce this year's winner: Calliope Paperie!

Kristina Burkey, owner of Calliope Paperie, won with her whimsical window display featuring "Reginald", the Yeti, delivering a message of love from her fun and funky shop that paper lovers of all ages adore. 

As winner of the contest Kristina, received the window contest trophy (a snazzy silver bowl), a certificate from the NCCD, a citation from the State Senator's office and a 2017 NCCD membership. 

We thank all the businesses and voters who participated in this year's contest and helped make Natick Center merry and bright for the holidays!

Check out Calliope's Facebook Page for more pictures  an d visit her at 1 North Main St. in person!
13 West Central St.
Things are changing at 13 West Central Street a.k.a. the Natick Legion building as Stonegate Group, LLC., moves forward with this highly anticipated project. T he steel frame is to be erected mid to late January.  Commercial leasing has currently begun and more information on residential leasing will be available in the upcoming months. The project is anticipated  to be completed in late Spring/ early Summer 2017.

For the most up to date information please visit the Stonegate West Central Facebook page. 
Photo of current construction at  West Central St. project.
New building rendering of the 13  West Central St. project 
NCCD Membership 
Natick Center Cultural District (NCCD) is fostered by a private-public partnership, managed by Natick Center Associates. This non-profit organization is comprised of property owners, retail and office workers, concerned neighbors, town officials, nonprofits and corporations with a history of more than 40 years working together for downtown revitalization.

Please consider membership today, and be invested in our community that supports quality cultural programming. Any individual or group can join. For more information on membership, please visit our website!

(NCA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and your membership is fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.)
Rail Trail News
The Cochituate Rail Trail is moving along! This
trans-formative project will make new car-free connections to and from Natick Center when it opens in just a few short years. To learn more, come to the MassDOT Design Public Hearing on January 11, 6:30 PM at Wilson Middle School, 22 Rutledge Road.

See  natickma.gov/crt  for more information.
January Merchants Council
Members of the Natick Center Cultural District meet each quarter to discuss upcoming events and the business environment of the downtown. This month's Merchants Council meeting will be on Thursday , January 19th,  8 AM  in the School Committee Room  (3rd floor of Town Hall) We will be discussing Spooktacular,  Small Business Saturday weekend, holiday season/coupon page and future events in 2017.
Events in Natick
We have some great events here in Natick Center with TCAN, The Morse Institute Library, Walnut Hill School for the Arts and the Bacon Free Library. Check out their sites for upcoming events!
Natick Center Cultural District
20 Main St., Suite 208
  natickcenter.org
  Natick, MA  01760  -  508-650-8848
Please check out our Events Calendar at our website for information on Natick Center activities and information! Also visit the business directory for downtown information on local merchants, art classes, organizations and much more!