Create several pairs of dazzling, dangle-style earrings using glass seed beads and basic even-count peyote stitch. Various patterns will be presented, giving a different look to each piece. Learn about bead sizing and brands, color selection, needle and thread options, and customization techniques. Information will be provided to create a matching bracelet outside of class.
Since Yuval's two month safari in 1978, he has harbored a passion in his heart for this adventure. In 1997, he spent three months of his honeymoon on a private, self-driven safari in Southern Africa. Yuval has taken many others, including a far too short safari of four years; traveling alone, with his wife and […]
Valentine’s Day will soon be here! The Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital invites families with children ages 3-10 to participate in a free greeting card crafting event on Tuesday, January 28th. The drop-in event, “Little Hands, Big Hearts”, will take place in the Cheney Conference Room in the main building of Emerson Hospital between 3-5 PM. […]
Join speaker Linda Ugelow for a presentation on "The Keys to Speaking Confidence that Nobody is Talking About". Find a way to feel confident, relaxed, and naturally you in public speaking.
An Introduction to Watercoloring Learn how to let go and create in this comfortable, introductory class. All materials and refreshments are included.
Jini McCoubrey facilitates a lively discussion and presents techniques and assistive devices for those struggling with sight. In January, Evan George, from the Massachusetts Office of Disability, is on hand to talk about emergency preparedness and the needs in planning for those with impaired vision. For more information and to sign up, please call the […]
Explore the endless possibilities of making calzones, a baked Italian turnover, fresh from your own oven! In this fun, hands-on class, Adrienne will go over the dough and filler options while you prepare a calzone to take home to bake. You will be given the opportunity to personalize your calzone with a few filling options. […]
This Special Board Meeting of the Concord Public Schools and Concord-Carlisle Regional School District Special Education Parent Advisory Council has been convened to ensure parents can provide input at this critical stage in the planning process. Please join us to learn about the new middle school. You will have the opportunity to give input on […]
The Shamrock Ball is for girls in grades 2-6 and any adult guest. This event will take place on Saturday, March 7th at the Westford Regency and will be a semi-formal event. This program will be available for registration on Friday January 31st, 2019 at 7:30am. Tickets are sold as a pair. One for the […]
You will get 5 skeins of yarn in the color of your choice to make a throw as seen here. No needles or experience needed. Once you learn how to start, make and finish knitting using only your fingers you will be able to make blankets, pillows and more using this technique.
Kick off Superbowl weekend with a delicious breakfast at Verrill Farm. Breakfast will include pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon/sausage and juice or coffee. Served in our heated greenhouse, this event is fun for the entire family. $9.00 for adults, $5.00 for children. No reservations necessary.
Be among the first to hear new research uncovering more information about the enslaved people who lived at the Manse and how later residents grappled with questions of enslavement, freedom, and war. From the arrival of British Colonists to the end of the Civil War, we will learn the stories of enslaved people, those who […]
Looking for that perfect photo in a historic place? Join us the first Sunday of each month for photo opportunities with two of the Old Manse’s most-photographed collection items: the owl and Emerson’s chair. We’ll have a tablet available with filters that will turn your image into a historical tin-type image for just the right […]
Tim Swanson will teach us how to use both sight and sound (and sometimes smell) to interpret animal movements and behavior. In addition to recognizing common tracks, learn to observe wintering bird flock behaviors and study animal signs like burrows, digging, and pecking. What does the winter forest offer us to eat? Geared to enthusiasts […]
Some of our CCHS students present their trip to Switzerland led by teacher and coach Mr. Ray Pavlik.
Learn to create your own essential oil blends that can be safely applied to the skin. In this class, you will learn the therapeutic properties of some essential oils and be introduced to the safe use and application. You will learn dilution guidelines for adults as well as for children and then you will create […]
The Center for Parents and Teachers in collaboration with the Concord SEPAC (Concord and Concord-Carlisle Special Education Parent Advisory Council) invite parents and grandparents to learn from esteemed author Caroline Maguire, ACCG, PCC, M.Ed., on the topic of children's friendships and the development of social skills. This presentation is for parents of children from the […]
The emergence of African American artists over three centuries has been a powerful reflection of social and political changes. From the early Republic to the Civil War, through the rise of industry, the Jazz Age and the Harlem Renaissance, the post-war years and the Civil Rights movement to present day. This fascinating subject will be […]
Join us to learn the essentials of fresh pasta making! We will practice making three different pasta shapes and discuss the origins of the various types of pasta shapes and pasta dough. Then take your fresh pasta home to prepare with your favorite sauce! Food fees are included in tuition. Please bring a wooden cutting […]
Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 5pm to close, customers age 12 and under get a free kid's meal with the purchase of a regular adult entree.
Designed to help clients and prospective clients learn how to handle their 401(k), pension or other employer-sponsored retirement plan when they leave a job.Register as a couple and save! $25/person or $45/couple!**Discount will be applied automatically when you add the second registrant to your shopping cart.
“BOY LOST,” read the advertisement placed in a newspaper by the father of one of the five free boys kidnapped in Philadelphia in 1825. Join us for a forum about the gripping and true story about five boys who were kidnapped in the North and smuggled into slavery in the Deep South—and their daring attempt […]
FEBRUARY FIRST FRIDAY February 7, 9:15-11:30 a.m. (Snow date: Friday, February 14) West Concord Union Church 1317 Main Street, Concord (Use Pine Street entrance) BUILDING A MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE 21ST CENTURY Speakers: Laurie Hunter, Superintendent of Schools Design for Engaged Learning Kate Hanley and Matt Root, Specialists in Sustainability Building a Cleaner, Safer and […]
The Concord Free Public Library (129 Main Street) is pleased to offer a special technology workshop for teens in grades 6-12 on Friday, February 7 at 4:00 p.m. Come create a design for the 3D printer. You'll learn how to use 3D design software, craft your own digital model, and send it to the printer! […]
Spend Saturday mornings with Concord Youth Theatre’s PLAYTIME THEATER – a delightfully interactive theater experience! CYT actors will inspire you with new and improved versions of familiar children’s stories, complete with a sing-a-long! Outgoing audience members may even join the actors on stage to tell a joke or share a special talent. And everyone gets […]
Dress up your favorite "Little Princess" to celebrate Valentine's Day and join us for dancing, sing-a-longs, and princess story telling with Belle, Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother.
Join Concord Recreation for our 5th Annual Winter Wonderland event. This is a free community event on Saturday, February 8th starting at 1:00pm at Emerson Field/ Hunt Recreation Center. This event will be headlined by a bonfire, horse drawn sleigh rides, food, music, and much more.
In this 2-hour workshop led by Maria from Art Junk Studios we will create an art journal to guide us in manifesting our goals and dreams for 2020 . During the workshop we’ll complete 2 pages all centered around the word of the year. You will be provided with all the supplies you need and […]
440 expands the gypsy jazz tradition of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli with danceable swing standards from the era of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and Benny Goodman as well as originals by the band. Their toe-tapping, sappy, hot jazz, swinging style is a delight to experience.
Please join Kane from Ourglass Life Coaching in learning how to start the new year off with a vision board that will surely get you on your way to creating the life you would love to be living! In this workshop you will learn: Why vision boards are so effective How to choose pictures that […]
CCHS Learning Commons Nanci Ginty Butler, LICSW from Riverside Trauma Center will join us in a discussion of how to support children in response to suicide. Her biography is found below. Members of the CCHS Administration and Guidance Department will also contribute to the discussion. This is an adult event meant to help parents support […]
Create your wonderful day Tuesday in February at 8:40 am! Join us for easy morning meditation practice that centers the body, settles the mind, and opens the door to possibility. Learn simple tools to shift from overwhelmed to optimistic. Drop-ins welcome! Donations to our 501c3 are always appreciated.
The Concord Free Public Library invites teens in grades 6-8 to attend a special Winter party as part of its monthly Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting at the Fowler Branch of the Concord Free Public Library (1322 Main Street) on Tuesday, February 11 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. Beat the winter doldrums with a party […]
Create a sparkling addition to your jewelry box with a simple but elegant princess-style bracelet made with gemstones or crystals – several bead combinations will be available to choose from. Class discussion will include bead and color selection, material sizing, and tool & basic supply options.
Free drop in clinic for all Concord senior residents age 50+ with optician Trish Finlay from Look Optical.
Organizer: The Walden Woods Project Join the Walden Woods Project to co-create an index of all of the animals mentioned in Thoreau’s Journals! Like Ray Angelo’s Botanical Index, this will become a valuable resource to Thoreau scholars for years to come. Reasons to join us: Researchers around the world will benefit from this resource. Everyone […]
Please join us on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 7pm, when Megan Kate Nelson presents "The Three-Cornered War: The Union, the Confederacy, and Native Peoples in the Fight for the West." **This is a dramatic, riveting, and deeply researched narrative account of the epic struggle for the West during the Civil War, revealing a little-known, […]
February 14, 7:00 p.m. IMMORTAL BELOVED (USA/UK 1994) A film about Beethoven's tumultuous life and his Immortal Beloved, the name given by to an unknown woman in a famous love letter. Beethoven's secretary and biographer, Anton Felix Schindler, attempts to ascertain the true identity of Beethoven’s Immortal Beloved. Director: Bernard Rose. English subtitles. (121 min. […]
Keith and Theo are two talented singers who share a love for mid-century pop music loaded with high drama and sweeping melodies. They are excited to get a chance on Valentine's Day to sing all the sappy love songs they know. They will be joined by Dan Dick on bass and vocals for a night […]
Valentine Tea with Louisa May Alcott Seating #1 at Colonial Inn On February 15th, join "Louisa May Alcott" (portrayed by Orchard House's own Jan Turnquist) for a lively, interactive, and heartwarming experience along with Harney & Sons Little Women Orchard House Blend Tea and the Inn's delightful savory and sweet treats! Limited spaces remain for […]
All Concord senior residents age 60+ years are invited to attend the Concord Lion's Club Italian Lunch on Saturday, February 15, 12:00 Noon, at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center, 1276 Main Street in West Concord. The Lions will be serving spaghetti and meatballs, salad and dessert and there is no charge for this scrumptious meal. […]
Free Event! Renowned Mycologist, Explorer, and Writer Lawrence Millman will discuss his book, "At The End of The World". At the End of the World is the remarkable story of a series of murders that occurred in an extremely remote corner of the Arctic in 1941. Those murders show that senseless violence in the name […]
A Change in Atmosphere January 9 - February 16 2020 A group show celebrating contemporary atmospheric firing of New England juried by Trevor Youngberg Reception: Saturday January 18, 1:00-3:00PM A Change in Atmosphere is a juried, group show representing works that have been fired with Wood, Salt, Soda, Pit, Sagger, or Raku processes. The art […]
Join us in the lounge for a night of great food, great drinks, and great music. Larry will play a nice low-key assortment of old and new favorites. A little bit of rock and roll, a little rhythm and blues, and a little more folk with just a dash of pop. With his own upbeat […]
Join Concord Recreation for a fun filled week of field trips and activities. Each day a morning and afternoon snack will be provided. Please pack a lunch everyday unless noted. Appropriate clothing and footwear is required for outdoor and gym use, so please pack accordingly. If your child has an allergy or medical condition, please […]
The Museum is pleased to again host Steve Wood and his amazing performance as Abraham Lincoln. Wood’s first-person historical interpretation, “A Visit with Abraham Lincoln,” includes stories of Lincoln’s early life, campaign debates, the Civil War, and concludes with a stirring reading of the Gettysburg Address. Ticket price includes Museum admission and activities after the […]
FEBRUARY VACATION WEEK: FEBRUARY 18-21 Art Explorers – #DiscoverYourArts (Ages 4-14, Grades K-8) For the first time, local kids have an opportunity to explore and discover their creative powers through hands-on work in a variety of media, STEAM activities, and performing arts genres in The Umbrella's newly constructed, accessible, well-outfitted arts classrooms, dance studio and […]
Drop the kids off for an afternoon of crafting at the studio. Sign up individual days. Everyday will be a different workshop/theme, different projects/theme each day 1:30-4:00. Tuesday -2/18- Mosaics - Tiny Tile Mosaics will teach us how to create our own work of art using recycled glass tiles. Wednesday 2/19 - Peace & Kindness […]
The Concord Free Public Library (129 Main Street) invites teens in grades 6-8 to attend a special book discussion on Tuesday, February 18 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Are you tired of book clubs that force you to read a specific title? Do you want to talk about books you love and find new ones […]
Come learn fascinating facts about these enchanting insects who have been on Earth at least for 56 million years! Dissect the butterfly's myths and legends in different cultures; distinguish characteristics of the five butterfly families; wing coloration, feeding behavior, mating and migration will be discussed. Local naturalist, John Root, returns to the COA ad offers […]
February 21, 7:00 p.m. THE BLUE ANGEL (Germany 1930, B&W) The film that catapulted Marlene Dietrich to international stardom. After learning of his pupils' infatuation with a local nightclub songstress, Professor Rath decides to personally investigate shadowy Blue Angel nightclub. As soon as he enters, he steals a glimpse of the smoldering Lola-Lola. Directed by […]
Solo Guitarist/vocalist playing genres spanning Blues, Jazz, Classic Rock, Pop, Alternative Rock, R&B, and Soul.
Spend Saturday mornings with Concord Youth Theatre’s PLAYTIME THEATER – a delightfully interactive theater experience! CYT actors will inspire you with new and improved versions of familiar children’s stories, complete with a sing-a-long! Outgoing audience members may even join the actors on stage to tell a joke or share a special talent. And everyone gets […]
An hour-long interactive tour with an expert Living History guide allows for intimate access to fascinating anecdotes about the Alcotts' lives and times, with 19th Century games, songs, and a treasure hunt rounding out this memorable experience suitable for all ages
An acoustic guitar duo of good friends BJ Magoon and Tom Yates playing an eclectic mix of folk, country, blues, soul, swing, and 50s/60s/70s rock. Come by for dinner and a drink and stay for some music.
Join the Friends of Minute Man National Park for our Winter Lecture Series! National Park Service Museum Specialist Nikki Walsh will discuss the history of archaeology and excavation at the Minute Man National Historical Park. This talk will offer a glimpse into some of the hundreds of thousands of archaeological artifacts that represent thousands of […]
From the time the sun first touches the mountops until the mists blow into the valleys in the afternoon, spend a magical day at Machu Picchu. We also explore the ruins at Ollantaytambo, visit weavers and markets, see the salt pools at Maras, marvel at the mysterious concentric terraces at Moray, enjoy guinea pig for […]
The Concord Council On Aging (COA) is putting a spin on a traditional Mardi Gras celebration this season - we're hosting a Brazilian Carnival instead! Vibrant colors, lively music and dance plus delicious Brazilian foods will be part of our sizzling afternoon. As many of you know, Carnival is a week long celebration in Brazil […]
The Concord Free Public Library is hosting a relaxing program for teens in grades 6-12 at the Concord Free Public Library (129 Main Street) on Tuesday, February 25 at 4:00 PM. Are you feeling overwhelmed and overscheduled? Take an hour to de-stress with some treats, hot chocolate, and coloring books! Please register so we can […]
This course will take you through some of the classic pasta dishes of the Sicilian region of Italy. You will learn the trademark identifiers of a Sicilian dish and a little bit of history about their origin. Of course, this means we will be making some of the dishes as well! In the class, we […]
Join us in the lounge for a night of great food, great drinks, and great music. Larry will play a nice low-key assortment of old and new favorites. A little bit of rock and roll, a little rhythm and blues, and a little more folk with just a dash of pop. With his own upbeat […]
Join Us in Concord on February 26 at 7pm to “Talk Tech.” No experts, presentations or scary statistics. Just parents coming together to share their struggles and support each other so we can help our kids keep tech in check. We’ll provide coffee and be on hand to answer questions. Bring yourself, stop by anytime. […]
Host: The Walden Woods Project Location: 44 Baker Farm Road Lincoln, MA Join the Walden Woods Project for our new Reading Circle! We will read and explore works by Thoreau as well as authors whose work contributes to an even deeper examination of Thoreau’s ideas. At our first Reading Circle we will discuss “Civil Disobedience,” […]
Chef Roberta Hing returns to the COA to teach some simple techniques and delicious brunch dishes that can be made at home. Chef Roberta will start off with a Savory Bread Pudding with ham, goat cheese, shallots followed by Almond Poppy Seed Scones and Carmelized Bananas. At the end of the class, you will enjoy […]
Some people seem to bounce right back from adversity while others don't. Turns out, resiliency is not a trait people either have or don't have - it is a skill that can be learned. Resilient individuals have developed techniques that allow them to effectively navigate around or through a crisis, and effectively balance negative emotions […]
This is a fun and easy 3 hour class perfect for beginners or anyone who wants to learn how to make beautiful tulips that will never wilt. http://www.suzanbaldoumas.com/tulips/ For more information. Materials and Refreshments are included in the cost of the class.
Violinist Sarah Whitney presents Beyond the Notes, with Mike Block and Sandeep Das. Tickets $25/$15. Call 800 838-3006 for further information.
"Rymer's music "starts out catchy and keeps its audience moving throughout. When it comes to entertaining kids, Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could definitely can." -The Washington Post After a decade-long career with RCA Records jam band From Good Homes, recording and touring with acts from the Dave Matthews Band to Bob Dylan […]
Join us to learn about how residents can significantly lower their carbon footprint by using heat pumps. These devices can replace or augment fossil fuel heating and provide cooling during the summer. And because they're many times more efficient than fossil fuel furnaces and traditional air conditioning, they can reduce carbon emissions and in some […]
The Emerson Hospital Auxiliary presents Emersong, a fundraiser for the hospital featuring a capella groups. Table seating, refreshments for sale. Tickets $25. Call 978 287-3019 for further information.
