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Venture Out to Natick, Mendon and Sudbury

Revisit your younger days when you hopped in the car, started the engine and drove off in search of something fun. The Sunday Patch Passport maps out where you can go on a short drive from your home. You won’t want to miss these unique stops on our trip.

1. "Locks and Keys," 3 Adams St., Natick. Artist Denise Girardin's "Locks and Keys Project" invites others to share their wishes, memories, regrets and loves through her artwork. 2. Southwick's Zoo, in Mendon, is privately-run and home to more than 500 wild animals. Many of the species it features are endangered. On a recent weekend, zoo babies were the featured attractions. Parking is free. Admission varies by age. The zoo dates to 1963. It has primates, including several species of monkeys, as well as birds and giraffes. One section includes rides for toddlers and children. It is located off Route 16 in Mendon, about a 20-minute drive from downtown Milford. For more information, visit the zoo website. 3. Longfellow's Grist Mill at the …

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Patch Passport: Dining Around the World

Did you know the area offers places to sample all the tastes of the world? The Saturday Patch Passport is a list of places to eat in and around your town, organized by international flavor.

Do you want to get out of the kitchen, but are bored of the same old places you always go to? Want some fresh ideas for tasty meals? Then the Patch Passport can help. We have assembled a list of local places with international flavors. Try one out and let us know what you think. And if we missed any, give us your picks in the comments section. Bon Appetit! AMERICAN CHINESE GREEK INDIAN IRISH ITALIAN JAPANESE MEXICAN THAI

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Discover Treasures at Holliston Jewelers

The Friday Patch Passport shows you where you can find trinkets in your town. Get out and explore the unique local shops and all they have to offer.

Need to revamp your jewelery collection? How about going on an adventure into one of the oldest and most esteemed jewelery shops in town? Holliston Jewelers has been located in downtown Holliston for the past 30 years. It has been named the Best Jeweler in Holliston by Reader's Choice for as long as the award has existed. With the price of gold being the highest it has ever been averaging at $1,600 per ounce, selling gold is very lucrative. Holliston Jewlers asserts the importance of selling gold to a trusted local jeweler. They promise to pay the highest price. Holliston Jewelers is also well equipped in jewel and fine watch repair. They also carry every type of watch battery imaginable. This summer can be about bringing back the old and …

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A Little Bit of Paradise at Flawless Skin Care

The Thursday Patch Passport shows you a Little Bit of Paradise. This is a local place where you can feel like you are a million miles away from the daily stress of life, without having to go far from home. Come along and relax...

Flawless Skincare is a relaxing and feminine oasis. "We are full on femininty," describes owner Maureen Diamond. Soon to become Flawless Boutique and in business for 18 years, it is a place to learn how to take good care of your skin. In coming months, Flawless Skincare's name change is going to bring in a new emphasis on fashion and beauty. "Skincare, Beauty, Fashion, and More" being its slogan, Flawless will continue to be a facial and waxing salon, along with offering clothing, jewelery, shoes, and hats. "It will be a place where skincare and fashion meet," said Diamond. Flawless is offering a Summer Safeguard Facial to protect your skin against sun. This service is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. Flawless also now offers Botox…

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Travel Back in Time: Goodwill Shoe Company

Travel Back in Time with the Wednesday Patch Passport, to discover the history and roots of Holliston.

Editor's Note: A good deal of information in this article was found in Town Historian Joanne Hulbert's book "Holliston: A Good Town." Hulbert's full history of the Mill, its construction and financing can be seen on the Holliston Mill Artists Web site. Though it has remained a small town from its settling in 1659, Holliston is nevertheless rich in history, holding links to Paul Revere, the Declaration of Independence and Abraham Lincoln, among other things. But perhaps the most significant and recognizable landmark in town is the former Goodwill Shoe Company. It's now home to a host of different kinds of businesses, but the complex at 26-28 Water St. once housed one of the country's largest manufacturers of industrial boots in the 1930s. …

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Kid-Friendly Fun: Lil' Folk Farm and the Library

Take advantage of time with your kids and get out and enjoy these hot spots. Your Patch Passport gives you options for great local spots for kid-friendly fun.

The kids are home, so why not take them somewhere local where they can have some kid-friendly fun? We have two picks; feel free to add yours in the comment section. Or, if you have some photos of your child enjoying himself at either of these places, share them with us! 1. Lil' Folk Farm features a wonderful environment to introduce children to animals and farming. The farm has livestock including registered Nigerian dwarf goats, miniature horses, sheep, bunnies, chickens, llamas, alpacas, donkeys and a famous Welsh pony named "Black Jack." The farm offers private functions, birthday parties, riding lessons, summer vacation programs, classes and special one-day events. 2. The Holliston Public Library regularly offers children's programs. …

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Hidden Gem: Kamala Boutique

Discover a Hidden Gem in Holliston that you may have driven by and never known it existed. Or maybe you have not visited this interesting spot in years. So take a little trip with Patch...we’ll show you the way.

Kate Lamontagne first opened the doors to Kamala Boutique nearly a decade ago, and while the economic climate has gone through several shifts during that time, she maintains that one thing has always stayed constant. “Kamala Boutique is somewhere people can get a great gift for someone you care about at an affordable price, said Lamontagne. "Whether it’s a congratulatory occasion, or a time of condolence, we have unique gifts with heartfelt messages for any type of occasion.” With its convenient location at 31 Union St., just a short walk from downtown Holliston, residents should check this place out if you never have before. Lamontagne is a Holliston native who has always had a strong interest in art. Thanks in part to her store, she's …

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Roberta Weiner

11:47 am on Sunday, July 31, 2011

What a nice article about one of our treasures in Holliston!   more ›