Located in the lower level of the historic Bacon Free Library, the Natick Historical Society and museum is home to some of Natick's cherished artifacts. The collection includes The Natick Indian Community founder John Eliot's Indian Bible from the 1600s, as well as items once belonging to Harriet Beecher Stowe, Horatio Alger Jr. and the 20th U.S. Vice President Henry Wilson, who grew up in town. The museum also features a collection of North and South American birds. Various events and musical and historical performances, history talks, tours and farm events are held throughout the year. Visitors may receive help with research courtesy of docents.
The VFW is primely located looking over a beautiful body of water across the street. There is also a small memorial sitting adjacent to the building. There is a large parking lot accompanying to provide for a large group event. The VFW is a large hall that hosts events and parties.
The Eliot Church of South Natick is a liberal Christian community church. The church is an ecumentical ministry that draws from various influences and materials, including Christianity, world philosophies and other religions. A music program is available. Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month between October and June. The facility may be requested for wedding or party reservations. Regular services are held on Sunday mornings, with children's Sunday school beginning after the completion of the sermon.
Founded in 1962, Natick Service Council (NSC) is an advocacy, referral, case management, and information center serving the most economically disadvantaged members of our community. We help clients meet basic needs for food, housing, and access to health care with the goal of promoting self-sufficiency. We are guided by the motto "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" and serve our fellow community members with dignity, compassion, and confidentiality. NSC's programs include our Food Pantry, Case Management Services, Eviction Prevention, Fuel & Utility Assistance, a Career Development Center, and access to Health Care Services, including a dental program.
Natick Center Associates is an organization designed and determined to make Natick a lively, important and exciting location. Preserving the buildings, parks and memorials is of primary importance to Natick Center Associates. The group recruits new business, presents new ideas to enhance the art and culture aspect of the area and protects and keeps the common in good condition. The group continues to suggest, present and add new projects to attract people in and out of the area to Natick.
This foundation is located on North Main Street, slightly hidden off the road. It is a large gray building with plenty of parking and an area of picnic tables under the tall trees. This foundation is aimed to help raise money in efforts to do research and help patients suffering from cystic fibrosis. Some big events this organization hosts or involved in to raise money throughout the year include the Great Strides fundraising walk, Boston marathon, and annual dinners. There are numerous other companies that work with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to further their accomplishments.
Goodall Industrial was founded in 1987. This company mainly focuses on power generation for their numerous clients throughout New England. They have recently become the Silex Silencers representative in New England. They also represent other lines including Charles Battery Charger, Toshiba UPS, and Young Touchstone radiators.
The lodge is located far off the road in a large off-white building at the back of a very large parking lot. Founded in 1868, the Elks have grown to be one of the biggest of its kind with more than one million men and women. The Natick Lodge of Elks has Monday night meals, lounges, large TVs, pool tables and other fun activities for members. Also, the lodge has one of the largest function halls in the town. The lodge has big events, such as Oktoberfest Craft fair, Misgivings comedy show, Natick Elks bingo and meat shoot.
The Chabad Center is built adjacent to the synagogue as well as to a children's playground. It is a social service and educational organization that has multiple locations around the world dedicated to the welfare of the Jewish people worldwide. In this location for 23 years, the synagogue has services Friday evenings at sundown as well as every morning at 6 a.m.