BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bacon Free Library - ECPv6.15.17.1//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:20260416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T014020 CREATED:20260302T170905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T175440Z UID:54333-1776366000-1776369600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Laughter Yoga with Robert Rivest DESCRIPTION:Free your laughter with Robert Rivest! Laughter yoga is a fun\, effective way to exercise and socialize while receiving the mind-body health benefits of laughing. Laughter yoga was created in 1995\, when a medical doctor\, Dr. Madan Kataria\, first combined breathing exercises from yoga with improvised laughter exercises. Laughter Yoga has turned into an international health movement that has quickly traveled around the world. \nRobert Rivest is the creator and founder of Wellbeing Laughter and The Rivest Method of Joyful Living. He is an internationally admired performer\, teacher and public speaker. Robert is a talented mindfulness & stress relief educator\, an engaging corporate wellness presenter\, a comic mime artist and a gifted laughter yoga master trainer. Since 1990 Robert Rivest has given over 8\,000 presentations in Europe\, Asia\, Africa\, and across the United States. His mission is to use mindfulness\, laughter and the performing arts to bring greater health\, happiness\, and joy to individuals and organizations around the world. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link. \n\n\n \n \n VIRTUAL: Laughter Yoga with Robert Rivest\n \n \n Name*Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-laughter-yoga-with-robert-rivest/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/LaughterYoga.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T014020 CREATED:20260320T135437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T154717Z UID:54473-1776106800-1776110400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Cyber Safety - Tips for Protecting your Privacy DESCRIPTION:Neil will introduce basic steps to keep yourself safe in your digital life! Key topics include: Your Digital Footprint (How many accounts do you really have on the Internet?)\, Cyber Awareness (who can you trust?)\, The Exploitation of Trust (phishing and other scams)\, Malware (virus & more!)\, Passwords\, Multi Factor Authentication\, and Updating. We will leave time for questions via chat at the end. \nBio: Neil Plotnick is a computer specialist with over 40 years of experience. He is also an author and YouTuber\, host of Learn IT with Mr. P. Neil is also a nationally recognized leader in computer science education. He was selected for the Presidential Award for Math And Science Education. The PAEMST is the nations’ highest recognition for STEM K-12 teachers. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  \n\n \n \n VIRTUAL: Cyber Safety - Tips for Protecting your Privacy with Neil Plotnick\n \n \n Name*Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-cyber-safety-tips-for-protecting-your-privacy/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T201500 DTSTAMP:20260417T014020 CREATED:20260214T173912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T200647Z UID:54273-1775070000-1775074500@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Behind the Judicial Curtain -- Secrets of a Trial Judge DESCRIPTION:Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Dennis Curran will discuss the behind-the-scenes process by which judges make their decisions: how bail is set\, how sentencing decisions are made\, how a criminal trial works\, whether Massachusetts juries are “giving away the store\,” how judges are selected\, the difference between appointed versus elected judges\, how jurors are chosen\, specialty courts (such as drug and gun courts)\, and the challenges of being fair while also adhering to the law. \nDennis J. Curran served as a Massachusetts judge for 16 years\, including in the Superior Court from 2006 to 2018. Prior to his time on the bench\, Curran worked as an Assistant District Attorney and First Assistant Legal Counsel to the Governor\, in addition to work in private practice. A graduate of Boston Latin School\, the University of Pennsylvania\, and the University of Virginia School of Law\, Curran has taught law at Tufts University\, Roger Williams University School of Law\, and Brown University. \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library. \n  \nRegister here for the Zoom link. \n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-behind-the-judicial-curtain-secrets-of-a-trial-judge/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3706645002_13122aa450_c-e1773691451365.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T014020 CREATED:20260213T160413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T194140Z UID:54174-1774551600-1774555200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Paintings of the American Revolution DESCRIPTION:In celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial\, Mallory Mortillaro presents Paintings of the American Revolution. \nWe all know the story of the Revolutionary War\, but how much of our understanding is colored by the way the war was depicted by artists? Paintings of the American Revolution have been essential in the way that the war was understood\, both at the time of the conflict and for generations after. This lecture will explore well-known paintings such as Emanuel Leutze’s Washington Crossing the Delaware\, John Trumbull’s Declaration of Independence\, and Asher Durand’s The Capture of Major André. \nMallory Mortillaro is an art historian and educator. She has ten years of teaching experience and has worked on various art research projects for museums and organizations in the New York metropolitan area. She studied at Drew University. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  \n\n \n \n VIRTUAL: Paintings of the American Revolution w/Art Historian Mallory Mortillaro\n \n \n Name*Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtua-paintings-of-the-american-revolution/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T014020 CREATED:20260214T173220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T190953Z UID:54270-1774465200-1774468800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Johann Sebastian Bach -- A Genius Revived DESCRIPTION:Johann Sebastian Bach is on the Mount Rushmore of the greatest composers who have ever lived. However\, he was not always seen as the musical giant that he is today. Follow the timeline of Bach’s misunderstood life and learn how future composer Felix Mendelssohn revived his reputation and reestablished the legacy of this extraordinary composer. \nIn this incredible music education program\, musician Dan Lupo will chronicle the life and achievements of one of music history’s greatest composers. You’ll be treated to live piano performances along with the discussion.  \nDan Lupo is the creator of FiveMinuteMozart.com\, a music education platform with over 2 million views and 20k+ subscribers. \n  \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library. \nRegister here to receive the Zoom link. \n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-johann-sebastian-bach-a-genius-revived/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BachMendelssohn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T014020 CREATED:20260214T171456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T182517Z UID:54266-1773860400-1773864000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Amalia Kussner's Paintings & The Characters Of The HBO Series "The Gilded Age" DESCRIPTION:Amalia Kussner was one of the preferred artists of Gilded Age New York\, especially in the 1890s when she painted miniature portraits of the elites. Fans of the critically acclaimed HBO series\, The Gilded Age\, will appreciate Kussner’s portraits of several key characters\, including Mrs. Astor\, the reigning matriarch of the social scene and her two daughters; famed actress Lillian Russell; English soprano Marie Tempest; and wealthy socialite Consuelo Vanderbilt.  Kussner even met Ward McAllister\, the arbiter of Gilded Age society. He advised her not to pursue her career as an artist and\, thankfully\, she ignored him. \nIn this program\, author and historical researcher Kathleen Langone will reveal how Kussner’s portraits and interactions with these famous people can provide more insights into their extravagant lives. \nKathleen Langone is the host of the podcast People Hidden In History and the author of the book Miniature Painter Revealed: Amalia Kussner’s Gilded Age Pursuit of Fame and Fortune. \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library. \n  \nPlease register to receive the Zoom link. \n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-amalia-kussners-paintings-the-characters-of-the-hbo-series-the-gilded-age/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/MinaturePainterRevealed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T014020 CREATED:20260214T165139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T222649Z UID:54261-1773255600-1773261000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: The Life & Career Of Rob Reiner DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** \nRob Reiner was an award winning American filmmaker\, actor\, director and writer. Some of us think of Archie Bunker & how Archie called his character “Meathead.” But most of us think of his movies. This is Spinal Tap\, The Princess Bride\, Stand By Me\, When Harry Met Sally\, A Few Good Men\, and Misery are just a few of the classic movies he directed. Enjoy a look at the life and career of this Academy Award-nominated director and Emmy Award-winning actor. Led by Frank Mandosa\, a film historian and Massachusetts high school Film and English teacher. He is the host of “Reels of Cinema” podcast and co-host of the “Movies Across The Pod” podcast. \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \nPlease register directly via Zoom. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-the-life-career-of-rob-reiner/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/4ReinerFilms.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T014020 CREATED:20260214T163822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T163843Z UID:54198-1772650800-1772654400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Bestselling Author Kate White In Conversation With 'The Death Investigator' Barbara Butcher DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** \nAuthor Kate White will discuss her new thriller\, I Came Back For You\, in conversation with Barbara Butcher\, host of “The Death Investigator” on Peacock and the author of What The Dead Know. Ten years after her daughter Melanie was murdered while attending college in upstate New York\, Bree Winter is finally moving on with a new love\, a re-engagement with her work\, and an idyllic home in Uruguay. Then a deathbed confession from the convicted killer throws Bree’s life into a tailspin all over again. White — the former longtime editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine — is the bestselling author of nineteen novels of suspense. Featured in the Netflix series “Homicide: New York\,” Butcher is an expert in medicolegal death investigation\, having spent 23 years at the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner as a Director and Chief of Staff. She investigated more than 5500 death scenes and 680 homicides; oversaw the remains recovery effort at the World Trade Center after 9/11; and helped manage the response to the crash of Flight 587 and the investigation into the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \nPlease register directly on Zoom. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-bestselling-author-kate-white-in-conversation-with-the-death-investigator-barbara-butcher/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ICameBackForYou.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR