BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bacon Free Library - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bacon Free Library REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T113512 CREATED:20260519T183234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T194619Z UID:54854-1781865000-1785344400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Bob Parlin: Afterimages DESCRIPTION:Bob Parlin’s photography exhibit Afterimages will be on display from June 19th – July 29th. \nAccording to Bob: \nMy Afterimages photography exhibit centers on experiences\, especially those tied to moments of beauty\, where an image stays with you long after seeing it.  My favorite photographs capture creations of nature and humanity\, revealing how truly breathtaking our world is.  I hope they give the viewer a sense of both wonder and joy.   \nNone of these images has been altered in any way — not even cropped.  Except for the canvases\, every photo was taken with an iPhone 13 Pro.  \n  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n birdwaterrockvineyardduckantelopecanyon \n\n \n \n \n \n  \nBob Parlin has had a passion for photography since he was given a camera at the age of seven.  Now retired after 35 years as a high school teacher\, Bob travels the world in search of new sights and experiences\, capturing vivid images on film. A lifelong resident of Massachusetts\, Bob has visited all 50 US states and more than 60 countries in his ongoing endeavor to explore beguiling scenes of nature\, colorful locales\, and fascinating people.  \nBob’s photographs will be on display in an accessible location at TCAN in early 2027. \nFollow Bob on Instagram at parlinbob \nIf you are interested in purchasing a piece\, please contact Bob at brobsf@comcast.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/bparlin/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T150000 DTSTAMP:20260623T113512 CREATED:20260602T200234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T200234Z UID:54945-1782223200-1782226800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Simple\, Sustainable\, and Powerfully Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL PROGRAM \nRegister for this author talk: libraryc.org/morseinstitute \nJoin us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook\, which celebrates beautiful\, simple\, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms. \nDiaspora Spice Co. sources the most flavorful\, fresh spices in the world from 150 regenerative farms across South Asia—from elders\, indigenous communities\, young changemakers\, and brilliant multi-generational farming families across India and Sri Lanka who are leading the way in sustainable and climate change–resistant agriculture. Filled with culinary storytelling\, The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook highlights these farmers and their spices with profiles and evocative photography\, plus 85 recipes for simple\, seasonal\, and powerfully delicious meals. \nCEO and founder Sana Javeri Kadri and recipe writer Asha Loupy realized that eating with the people who grow our spices unveils a whole new dimension in our cooking. Adapted for a global pantry\, these recipes share the warmth of true South Asian home cooking at its truest and tastiest. \n  \n \n  \nAbout the Authors:\n \nSana Javeri Kadri is the founder and CEO of Diaspora Co.\, a farm-to-table spice company that puts equity\, transparency\, and high-quality products at its forefront. Sana founded the company in 2017 with just a turmeric blend; now her company sources 30 single origin spices from across 150 farms across India and Sri Lanka. A third-generation native of Mumbai\, she now lives in Oakland\, California. \nAsha Loupy is a recipe developer and writer with more than a decade of experience in the specialty food industry\, from cheese monger to grocery buyer and e-commerce manager. She’s written for Bon Appétit\, Food52\, Epicurious\, and more. She’s based in Oakland\, California. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-author-talk-simple-sustainable-and-powerfully-delicious-meals-with-sana-javeri-kadri-and-asha-loupy/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:All Ages END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T113512 CREATED:20260602T200733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T194102Z UID:54948-1782226800-1782234000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Summer Reading Kickoff DESCRIPTION:Plant a Seed\, Read! \nIt’s summer reading time! Join us to register for summer reading at the BFL. We’ll have face-painting and giveaways!   \nCome back on Thursday for Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy! URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/summer-reading-kickoff/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:All Ages,Kids Special Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T113512 CREATED:20260526T202111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T202111Z UID:54893-1782487800-1782493200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Art For All: Take & Make Pride Mini Tote Bags DESCRIPTION:  \nIt’s Pride Month! Help us celebrate by picking up a Pride Mini Tote Bag Take & Make kit.  \nCall ahead for curbside pick-up. \nOr stop in and hang out while you make your mini tote at the library. \n*Available while supplies last\, this kit does require an iron for some materials URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/art-for-all-take-make-pride-friendship-bracelets-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:All Ages END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T143000 DTSTAMP:20260623T113512 CREATED:20260529T185700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T202030Z UID:54866-1783431000-1783434600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Flying High Dogs DESCRIPTION:  \nThe BFL is happy to host the dynamic and thrilling Flying High Dogs!  \nTrainer Mike and his four flying high Frisbee dogs are world record holders & multiple-time world finalists in K9 Frisbee.  Mike has appeared on Animal Planet\, ESPN\, commercials\, & magazines\, & has performed for the NFL\, NBA\, minor league baseball\, music festivals\, fairs\, camps\, schools\, libraries\, private events\, parties\, and more.  Their show is educational\, interactive\, dynamic\, family oriented\, & lots of fun. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/flying-high-dogs/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T113512 CREATED:20260608T161742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T161742Z UID:54956-1788949800-1792602000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:David Parish: Thoughtful Animals DESCRIPTION:David Parish’s photography exhibit Thoughtful Animals will be on display in an accessible space at the Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick from June 29th – Sept 4th.  Then\, his exhibit comes to the BFL from Sept 9th – October 21st.  \n  \nDavid began his travels as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Turkey and\, when possible\, has continued to travel with his wife\, Shirley.  He enjoys observing and photographing animals in their natural settings\, and his wish is that the photos on display will appeal to children\, and perhaps even some adults. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n liongorillalemurchimp \n\n \n \n \n \n  \nDavid Parish is a long-term resident of Natick.  He has been involved with several organizations within the town\, most recently as Chair of the Bacon Free Library’s Board of Trustees.    \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/dparish/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR