Every week is a good week to be kind but Nov. 7-14 carries the official Kindness Week title. 

Spark Kindness is hosting a variety of events are scheduled to focus on the importance of being kind and its impact on the world.

For nearly a decade, Spark Kindness has set aside a week to focus on their main message: Be kind.

The organization describes itself as a “nonprofit convener, educator, resource, and friend and the biggest fan of our community’s shared strengths.”

Spark Kindness hosts educational speakers, parenting/caregiver groups, belonging opportunities, community activities, and support whenever needed.

All Spark Kindness events and resources are free due to donors, businesses and philanthropic supporters.

Organizers describe the week as “a community celebration to shine the spotlight on the good that happens every day and inspire people to spread kindness through their own actions and connect with others .’’

This all aims “to help us fulfill Spark’s mission of creating a community where no one feels alone, bullied, unsupported or unconnected.’’

So what is on the agenda for Kindness Week?

On Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Ben Hem Elementary Soccer Fields. Celebrate Kindness Week with cake pops on the sidelines.

An open door meal will be served at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9 at the Natick Elks Club. Volunteers will prepare and serve a meal. For more information on preparing, contact https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A4A92DA0FACF8-65499370-2026spark#/MOR.

To serve, email [email protected].

People are often their own worst critics. An online event, Meeting Your Inner Critic: Cultivating the Superpower of Self-Compassion will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. 

The program will include guided practices, reflection and an interactive question and answer period. 

This will provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions and learn how self-compassion practices can be applied to everyday life.

The organization suggests several simple yet powerful ways to be kind.

Bring a meal to a neighbor.

Give someone a ride.

Participate in mutual aid projects. 

Offer to help with child or pet care. Donate to a food pantry or community fridge.

And above all else, be kind.