Save the date! Debra Stark will join us on Sunday, March 1 at 3pm, to present her new book, "The Little Shop That Could: A retailer's love affair with community and food!" The event is free and open to the public. There will be time for Q&A and book signing after the author presentation. Debra […]
The whole family is invited to have fun on the ice with your favorite snowman at the Concord Children's Center annual family ice skating party. The party will include a bake and hot drink sale as well as the chance to meet Olaf! Event is open to the public. Party will take place at Nashoba […]
The Concord Council on Aging’s activities and programs are cancelled until further notice. The Harvey Wheeler Community center is closed to the public. Thank you. If you are still getting to know your digital camera, these classes are for you! Steve McGrath, professional photographer and teacher, affords you an opportunity to learn from an expert. […]
Celebrate Read Across America with Seuss stories, crafts, puppet show, and snacks!
Have you always wanted to learn the art of mosaics and would like to start small before tackling a big project? Join us one Monday each month for and informal mosaic workshop where we will be collaborating with Guest artist Crystal D’Abbraccio owner of Tiny Tile Mosaics to lead workshops to teach us how to […]
The Trail's End Jazz Band specializes in great American standards and swing, bringing all their listeners back to the good ol' days. Their upbeat rhythms will keep your fingers snapping and your toes tapping, as you sing along to your favorite old-time classics.
Join author Tom Wilson for a discussion of his new book Next Stage: In Your Retirement, Create the Life You Want. The talk will take place on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Branch of the Concord Free Public Library, at 129 Main Street. The book pulls together the latest research and stories from […]
Have you always been curious to learn more about Town Meeting? Join the Parents Associations from CCHS, CMS, Alcott, Thoreau, and Willard for Town Meeting 101 with Town Moderator Carmin Reiss Tuesday, March 3, 2020 7-8:30 CCHS Learning Commons, 500 Walden Street, Concord
Make your own from-scratch apple and blueberry pies. Adrienne will teach you how to make a superb pie dough! You will also make the filling to your own individual taste and take the pies home ready to pop in the oven to bake or freeze to use at a later date! While food ingredients are […]
Gives ideas for putting banking, retirement and insurance tools to work to build and protect attendees' businesses.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.
Join Bonny Gilbert, a senior reverse mortgage advisor at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, for a seminar that explains what a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) reverse mortgage actually is, how it works and what positives and negative it affords. Bonny will also explain how financial advisors might use an HECM reverse mortgage for asset protection […]
Concord Museum Curator, David Wood, discusses the Boston Massacre and its legacy in this special gallery talk in Beyond Midnight: Paul Revere and His Ride. Using multiple editions and interpretations of Paul Revere’s print of the events on the Boston Common, Wood unveils how a skirmish between neighbors sparked a city’s unrest that led to […]
Have you been intrigued by beautiful hand lettering seen at special events, on products, or online? Curious to give it a try, but nervous because your regular handwriting is lacking? Then this class is for you! You do NOT have to have perfect handwriting in order to learn modern calligraphy using a pointed (dip) pen […]
Need device advice? Want to level up your tech skills? Stop by the Main Library the first and third Friday of the month between 10:30 and 11:30am and our technology expert will be happy to assist you.
Nancy MacLean, Duke University Professor of History and Public Policy, and author of the new book “Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right’s Stealth Plan for America” will speak on Friday, March 6th, at First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Road. Professor MacLean will discuss the writings of economists who view a […]
Pinocchio is an original retelling by Rene Pfister & Jan Mankowsky. Pinocchio tries his best to tell the truth to Gepetto but keeps getting sidetracked by the Fox and Cat, Candlewick and their promise of dreams coming true at Paradise Park. Pinocchio will have to escape Fireater, the Evil Coachman and be sneezed out of […]
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 […]
The Weekend Writing Studio Calling all individuals age 10-15. Need a better way to spend your Saturday mornings than cartoons? Join author and librarian assistant Cary Stough this winter for The Weekend Writing Studio. Explore voice and metaphor, as well as learn new and wild writing techniques that break the mold. Writers of all genres and experience welcome. It […]
Enjoy maple treats and warm cider with the Gaining Ground community. Learn about sugaring as our farmers boil local maple sap into syrup. RSVP to maple@gainingground.org to receive an email in case the event is postponed or cancelled due to weather. Check Facebook/GGConcord for event updates. Dress for cold weather and muddy grounds. Parking is […]
THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF CONCORD AND CARLISLE IS THE LARGEST SOURCE OF SCHOLARSHIPS SPECIFICALLY FOR STUDENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO NEED HELP TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS. WE DISTRIBUTE AN EXTRAORDINARILY HIGH PERCENTAGE OF THE MONEY WE RAISE. WE ALSO OFFER A VARIETY OF NAMED FUNDS TO HONOR A LOVED ONE.
Using local, sustainably sourced wood (e.g., cedar), survival skills instructor Tim Swanson will teach you the ancient art and practice of spoon carving. After considering use, shape, size and depth for your design, you'll learn how to safely use carving knives and sandpaper to craft your own spoon.
Poetry at the Library Series Presents: Sara London & DeWitt Henry Reading and Talk about The Literary Self as Writer and Editor Sara London reads from her second poetry collection, Upkeep (Four Way Books). A guidebook for coping with and negotiating the difficult terrain of life after great personal loss, its poems are elegies whose solemnity has […]
March 2 - April 5 2020 On view during Open Studios, April 4-5 More than fifty artists based at The Umbrella Arts Center are sharing their artistry and process in diverse practices including painting, ceramics, glass, woodworking, photography, printmaking, drawing, illustration, jewelry, fiber arts and mixed media around the theme of “Aperture”. Definition of aperture: […]
"Raising Your Challenging Child with Self-Compassion and Courage": For parents/grandparents of very challenging children, ages 4 to 9 years old. When: 6 Monday mornings, 9:30 -11 AM, March 9th thru April 13th Where: Ripley Administration Building, 120 Meriam Road, Concord Free but Pre-registration is required! Learn more details and pre-register at following link (or email […]
THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF CONCORD AND CARLISLE IS THE LARGEST SOURCE OF SCHOLARSHIPS SPECIFICALLY FOR STUDENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO NEED HELP TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS. WE DISTRIBUTE AN EXTRAORDINARILY HIGH PERCENTAGE OF THE MONEY WE RAISE. WE ALSO OFFER A VARIETY OF NAMED FUNDS TO HONOR A LOVED ONE.
Please join us for the Tuesday book discussion group! We will read One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich, by Alexander Solzhenitsyn. Copies of the selected book will be available for checkout at the Main Library Circulation desk. CONTACT: Barbara Gugluizza 978-318-3365 bgugluizza@concordma.gov LOCATION: Main Library (Trustee Room)
The Concord Free Public Library invites teens in grades 6-8 to attend a food-based program at the Fowler Brand of the Concord Free Public Library (1322 Main Street) on Tuesday, March 10 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. Can you taste the difference between store brands and generic brands? Coke and Pepsi? Sprite and Sierra Mist? […]
Learn how to brew the perfect cup of tea – while sampling 8 to 10 different teas from around the world. We’ll munch on snacks while sipping – and take home plenty of tea samples. While sampling teas from major tea producers, we’ll talk about how this simple beverage has played a major role in […]
Join yoga therapist and Reiki master Nicole A Grant, MS, C-IAYT, E-RYT500 for this personalized yoga workshop that explores your innate wisdom through the subtle energy of the chakras. Feel the flow as you empty your energy ‘junk drawers’ and honor what it means to bring yourself back into alignment and honest relationship with your […]
Cookbook Club (Fowler Branch) Check out a copy of the selected cookbook at the Library, pick a recipe, and prepare it for the program. We will sample lots of good food, talk about what worked and what didn't, and select future cookbooks. Let’s Celebrate Dr. Seuss Day (Read Across America Day)! This month's book titles […]
Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program and is assembled by the Foreign Policy Association. The Great Decisions briefing book highlights eight of the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing citizens today. The book serves as the focal text for discussion by providing background information, expert analysis and suggested discussion questions for each foreign policy […]
Join us for a conversation with Middlebury College professor emeritus John Elder as he investigates the history and form of Thoreau’s box flute, which now resides in the Concord Museum’s collection. Thoreau inherited the flute upon the death of his beloved brother, John. The instrument reveals the role of music in the Thoreau family as […]
LORELEI Electric pop with bluesy vocals bringing originals, covers & new unreleased music. Be the first to hear it @ Main Streets Cafe.
How well do you sleep? Are you tired when you wake up or have your sleep habits recently changed? Dr. Amjad Husain, pulmonologist at Nashoba Valley Medical Center, will be on hand at the Concord Council on Aging to present information on sleep and sleep disorders. Dr. Husain will focus on the importance of sleep, […]
March 13, 7:00 p.m. GOODBYE LENIN! (GERMANY 2003) An award-winning tragicomedy about a family in East Germany; the mother, a socialist, who falls into a coma shortly before the 1989 revolution. Her son tries to conceal the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of communism. Director: Wolfgang Becker. German/English subtitles. (121 min. R)
Pinocchio is an original retelling by Rene Pfister & Jan Mankowsky. Pinocchio tries his best to tell the truth to Gepetto but keeps getting sidetracked by the Fox and Cat, Candlewick and their promise of dreams coming true at Paradise Park. Pinocchio will have to escape Fireater, the Evil Coachman and be sneezed out of […]
Important Postponement Notice: Due to concerns about the Coronavirus, this event has been postponed. Be well and stay tuned for announcements of the rescheduled date! Centennial Celebration of the 19th Amendment which gave women in the United States the right to vote in 1920 and the Founding of the League of Women Voters. Co-Sponsored by […]
OPEN TABLE CURBSIDE DROP OFF FOOD DRIVE 3/14, 10 am - 12 pm. Volunteers will be on hand curbside to collect non-perishable food donations. At Open Table Concord 105 Everett Street. Please share.
CCHS students will be on hand to serve Concord and Carlisle's senior residents at their annual St. Patrick's Day Luncheon. Doors open at 11:30 AM and boiled traditional lunch will be served at 12 Noon that will include corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, Irish soda bread and sweets. This is a FREE event! The Concord […]
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.
Concord Town Candidate Forum, Sunday, Mar. 15, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., Harvey Wheeler Community Center, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle
Come travel with Nancy and Dave as they move through England by ways of Yorkshire, Cornwall and London followed by a ride on the Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel to Bruges, Belgium. The last part of their trip took them to Italy exploring Torino, Acosta with a trip to Mont Blanc on cable cars, and […]
The Concord Council on Aging’s activities and programs are cancelled until further notice. The Harvey Wheeler Community center is closed to the public. Thank you. When Abigail Adams begged her husband to 'remember the ladies' in drafting a new code of laws, John wrote back that he 'could not but laugh' at her extraordinary suggestion. […]
The Concord Free Public Library invites teens in grades 6-12 to attend a fun craft program at the Concord Free Public Library (129 Main Street) on Tuesday, March 17 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. Art can be tasty! Create mosaics using this popular candy, either using your own ideas or examples provided for inspiration. Space […]
Trail's End will be hosting a Traditional Boiled Dinner for St. Patrick's Day from 5pm to close! Come join us to celebrate this holiday with some great specials and delicious cocktails.
Calling all third graders! Come to the monthly meeting of the BookEaters Book Group. Each month we will explore an area of the Library, do an activity and have fun with our friends.
Long-term investing is like a journey. Whether you're traveling or investing, you want to prepare for the trip and avoid wasting time and money along the way. We'll examine: The economy, interest rates and our outlook, current market trends, ways to prepare for volatility, and opportunities in today's market.Register as a couple and save! $25/person […]
The Concord Council on Aging’s activities and programs are cancelled until further notice. The Harvey Wheeler Community center is closed to the public. Thank you. Bring your questions and curiosity about our legal system to Judge Lynn Coffin Brendemuehl, First Justice of the Concord District Court. As a part of National Judicial Outreach Month, Judge […]
The Concord Free Public Library (129 Main Street) is pleased to offer a special technology workshop for teens in grades 6-12 on Friday, March 20 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! […]
March 20, 7:00 p.m. RUN LOLA RUN (Germany 1998) This thriller, in three episodes, follows Lola who needs to obtain 100,000 Deutsche Mark in twenty minutes to save her boyfriend Manni's life. Mani handled a smuggling job, delivered the loot, collected the payment, left the bag on the subway, and now has only 20 minutes […]
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 […]
New England Folk Arts Center hosts its annual Balkan Night at the Performing Arts Center.
A deliciously groovy band, making their debut at Trail's End. Nikki Jean – Lead Vocalist, ZZ B – Vocalist, Jay Ford – Lead Guitar, Bryon Beilman – Guitar and Vocals, Brad Sippy – Bass and Vocals, David – Drums and Percussion
Experiment with imprinting different barks into clay and learn techniques for highlighting textures and patterns from nature. Make a bowl and/or wall hangings!
Each year since 1962, Concord has acknowledged the outstanding efforts of some very dedicated citizens at the Honored Citizen Celebration. The award to the Honored Citizen is intangible. During the year of honor, the citizen is asked to lead the Patriots Day Parade and participate in the town's celebrations and ceremonies. He/she receives a replica […]
Please join us on Sunday. March 22 at 3pm, when Carlisle resident John Kaag presents "Sick Souls, Healthy Minds: How William James Can Save Your Life." This is a compelling introduction to the life-affirming philosophy of William James In 1895, William James, the father of American philosophy, delivered a lecture entitled "Is Life Worth Living?" […]
INSPIRE: Parent Education Support Group for parents/grandparents of children with diagnosed special needs" (children ages 4-9 years old) When: 6 Tuesday mornings starting March 24th, from 9:30 AM to 11 AM Where: Ripley Administration Building, 120 Meriam Road, Concord Facilitated by: Patricia Marquis, LICSW In small group setting, learn strategies to feel more emotionally balanced, […]
This 4-H training course teaches youth ages 11 and older what they need to know to be responsible and competent babysitters. Includes units on: safety, first aid, child development, nutrition, entertaining children, and the business of babysitting. Join us and prepare to become a responsible babysitter! Tuesdays March 24 – April 14, 1:30-3:30 at Sanborn. […]
Concord Agriculture Committee presents: "What's Growing in Concord: 10 Years On" - A film screening and discussion Join the Concord Agricultural Committee for a screening of the short 2009 film "What's Growing in Concord" followed by a panel discussion with local farmers about what has changed in the past 10 years and what has stayed […]
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 […]
Paul Revere and his midnight ride—immortalized as the harbinger of the dramatic escalation of the American colonial rebellion against the British Empire—has been celebrated in tales and songs throughout the centuries. But what really happened on April 18, 1775? Experts shed light on the legendary ride and the man behind it, revealing the fascinating life […]
The Regional Center for Poison Control and Prevention provides assistance and expertise in the medical diagnosis, management and prevention of poisonings throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The Center's education coordinator, Alexandria Papadimoulis, comes to the COA to lead you in a game of Jeopardy that will provide you with the knowledge of who to call […]
The Concord Orchestra concert program on March 27 and 28, “Into the Woods”, features "Tapiola", Jean Sibelius’ atmospheric tone poem about forest spirits. Also, in celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday, the orchestra performs Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2. Alex Kinmonth, performs Ludwig August Lebrun’s Concerto No. 1 in D minor, a rarely heard classical oboe concerto. […]
Join Advocates for Women's Empowerment First Parish Concord and Concord Academy for a film festival with seven short entertaining, inspiring films made by and about women. Films are chosen from entries submitted worldwide, & often include animation, documentaries, humor, and sensitive topics. Bring your friends & enjoy an evening of moving, funny films and hear […]
Jared Rocco is a pianist/guitarist/vocalist who has made music a part of his life since he was 6 years old. While playing in various bands in high school Jared began writing his own songs and has since put out two EPs of original material. Jared's sound can be described as alternative rock with a focus […]
"We regretfully cancel our upcoming lecture as Professor Robert Thorson has been directed by the University of Connecticut to suspend all university-related travel out of state due to concerns over COVID-19. Professor Thorson will reschedule and we look forward to announcing the new date once it is finalized." _ _ _ _ _ _ _ […]
Willard Elementary School presents the annual Willard Talent Show with Willard student performers.
Deciding how and when to claim Social Security is one of the most critical financial decisions a person will make in his or her lifetime. By not understanding the many complex rules surrounding Social Security, you could leave thousands of dollars on the table.When should I file for benefits?What are the advantages and disadvantages of […]
Do you or someone you know need help? Spread the word! Call 978-505-5775 and we will connect you with a volunteer who will help with shopping, errands, etc. This is the Luke Hill Connection serving Concord, Carlisle, Acton areas The time it takes to shop and deliver the goods is free, you just pay the […]
Do you people say you have a great voice for radio or animation? Do you love the voices of your favorite cartoon characters, commercials and television shows? Would you ever think of doing those voices professionally? If you’re curious about the world of voice over come join our fast-paced fun, interactive, fast-paced workshop full of […]
We will be open for senior and immunocompromised hours daily from 8AM - 9AM. Our store hours are 8AM - 6PM everyday. As a farm and grocery store, Verrill Farm is classified as an essential business by the state and will remain open from 8AM – 6PM every day. Designated senior & at risk customer […]
Aperture, the annual exhibition featuring the work of our more than sixty resident Studio Artists, at The Umbrella Arts Center, was originally to have been on display March 2 – April 5, culminating in Open Studios Weekend. As a result of Covid-19 closure, however, the remains hanging in the Main Gallery, and viewable online as […]
The author of Middle School Matters, The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School -- and How Parents Can Help -- Phyllis Fagell is helping to lead a lunch-time book discussion with the middle school community. The last two discussions will happen Wednesday and Friday of this week, April 1 and April […]
Need to reset in trying times? Join us for a 30-minute morning meditation practice and start your day with a moment of ease. Discover mindful tools that center the body, settle the mind, and open the door to well-being. These sessions are FREE and for everyone. Please register to receive your Zoom link.
What's Hatching in West Concord Village? An egg hunt! Count all the eggs in the windows or doorways of our wonderful shops and cultural venues. Try to find them all! Post your guess of how many eggs there are on our Facebook page: West Concord Village Community All the correct answers will be entered into […]
Enjoy BBQ ribs, coleslaw, and cornbread for 4-6 people from Farfalle with beautiful flowers from Copper Penny Flowers and yummy apple pie from Sally Ann's Bakery for dessert. Join together for family fun afterwards with a puzzle from Revolutionary Concord. PICK UP or Delivery. Pick up is at Farfalle, 26 Concord Crossing in Concord. Between […]
