The Concord Council on Aging (COA) monthly offers a Caregiver's Support Group open to anyone caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's or related dementias. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month and is overseen and facilitated by Nicole Saia, COA Social Services Coordinator. Please call Nicole at the Concord Council on Aging […]
Looking for an update on the Gerow Recreation Area? Join the Zoom session on July 28th, 6-8pm. AN update will be provided during the virtual public forum.
Join us for a free virtual forum from the comfort of your home! John Buehrens, former President of the Unitarian Universalist Association, in conversation with Phyllis Cole, Professor Emerita, Penn State University, will discuss the radical social activism of Boston-based Transcendentalists including Elizabeth Peabody, Margaret Fuller, James Freeman Clarke, and Caroline Healey Dall who, among others, […]
Wellness coach Julie Manning will lead tweens and teens in a microwave cooking class and teach you to make macaroni and cheese in a mug! The virtual cooking program will be held on Zoom. Ingredient list will be shared with all participants before the program. Program runs weekly through the month of July. Sign up for any or […]
Drive in Movie nights sponsored by the Town of Concord Gates open at 7pm, Movie will start at 8pm Reservations are Required- no walk ups or drive ups Admission is FREE To reserve your space ddTogetherd All Donations will benefit Concord Together - http://www.concordtogether.com https://www.cccommunitychest.org/how-you-can-help/targeted-giving/ Please practice social distancing by: Remaining in your vehicle Sitting in […]
Five Concord-area Organizations Offer 36 Activities to Connect Families with Arts and Nature this Summer Concord, MA – July 30, 2020 - Concord and Metrowest organizations have collaborated to launch Summer Quest, a new, free summer program of outdoor and socially-safe activities to complete for fun rewards. The Umbrella Arts Center's Arts & Environment Program, […]
Have we, as parents, teachers, caregivers, and caring adults ever faced so many challenges to maintaining our happiness? With COVID and a myriad of socio-political stressors surrounding us, can we actually boost our happiness? Positive psychology says it IS possible, that there are ways to lean into our experiences of challenge, hardship, and stress to […]
CCHS Insections Club invites all students to join Conversations - Discuss & Listen
It seems the pandemic and the stay at home advisory has encouraged many people to start clearing out their homes. Tempting things are left on the curb or the lawn. For those with homes filled to the brim and who are having difficulty parting with treasured possessions, or have an uptick of acquiring during this […]
The Concord Free Public Library is excited to offer a new service to the community - personalized reading and movie recommendations! Anyone interested in this service just needs to submit a brief questionnaire, and library staff will respond back with about 6 personalized recommendations. The more information people provide in the survey, the more personalized […]
CCHS Parent's Meeting: Road to Reopening Principal's Blog- Parent Zoom Meeting Click below to view Mr. Mastrullo's latest blog post for the Parent meeting to take place before the student meeting on reopening Aug 3, 2020 01:00 PM
Our popular Monday Night Meditation continues through the summer! Join us for soothing practice that quiets the mind, relaxes the body and calms the nervous system. Regular evidence-based guided meditation helps boost our immune system and encourages a good night’s sleep. These easy, integrative 30-minute sessions are available for every age. Share the moment with […]
WIQH "Cue The Culture" Episode 3 Debuts Tuesday, August 4, 11:00AM The Concord Carlisle High School Intersections Club's newest episode in a series of shows. More information coming shortly.
Dear Families: Tonight, I shared with the Joint School Committees our plan to reopen the schools in this document entitled, A Roadmap to Reopening. We do plan to open in-person with modified schedules that are outlined in the report. This is the first of additional documents to come. Parent information sessions are scheduled next week […]
Congressman John Lewis's Speech at Concord Carlisle HS, 2001 Tuesday, August 4, 5:00 - 6:00PM Friday, August 7, 11:00AM - Noon Click HERE to stream this speech now On November 5, 2001, Georgia Congressman, and civil rights icon, John R. Lewis visited Concord Carlisle High School where he spoke to the entire student body and […]
Wednesday Lunch re-invented! Stop by the COA for a Grab & Go boxed lunch between 11:45 AM and 12:15 PM. Meals are provided by Minuteman Senior Service's new caterers and cost $2 each. We will have drive-through pay and pick-up areas at the main entrance of the Harvey Wheeler Community Center parking lot. You are […]
The Concord Free Public Library will host a free Paperclay Dragonfly Workshop on Wednesday, August 5 from 2 pm - 3:30 pm. Artist Besti Madrioli will teach kids how to sand, paint and glaze their forms to make their own beautiful dragonflies! The workshop will be held via Zoom. Each student will receive a clay-form […]
Dear Families: Tonight, I shared with the Joint School Committees our plan to reopen the schools in this document entitled, A Roadmap to Reopening. We do plan to open in-person with modified schedules that are outlined in the report. This is the first of additional documents to come. Parent information sessions are scheduled next week […]
With the uncertainty surrounding this coming fall, we’ve taken steps to ease parents’ minds with the CCM Virtual Open House available on our website (ConcordConservatory.org). Future musicians can explore and learn about a variety of instruments right in your own home. Get ready to sit side-by-side with your kids on the couch, and watch the […]
Sweet Autumn is a certified-organic farm that offers a variety of vegetables, fruits, herbs and farm-grown & dried herbal teas. The stand is open Fridays and Saturdays from 12pm-6pm during the growing season. Please visit the website: sweetautumnfarm.com to learn more.
Dear Families: Tonight, I shared with the Joint School Committees our plan to reopen the schools in this document entitled, A Roadmap to Reopening. We do plan to open in-person with modified schedules that are outlined in the report. This is the first of additional documents to come. Parent information sessions are scheduled next week […]
A Healthy Approach to College Admissions Webinar College admissions can be a source of stress and anxiety for students and parents alike. With the pandemic inserting more uncertainty into this process, we are offering an updated presentation via a live, interactive webinar hosted by Challenge Success Co-Founder Dr. Denise Pope. During the workshop, Dr. Pope […]
Congressman John Lewis's Speech at Concord Carlisle HS, 2001 Friday, August 7, 11:00AM - Noon Click HERE to stream this speech now On November 5, 2001, Georgia Congressman, and civil rights icon, John R. Lewis visited Concord Carlisle High School where he spoke to the entire student body and staff in a special assembly organized […]
The Concord Free Public Library invites children to join Laura on Facebook Premiere for a special reading of Kevin Henkes’ book, Chrysanthemum on Friday Aug. 7 at 3pm. Chrysanthemum is an affectionate, funny school story about teasing, self-esteem and acceptance. Author and illustrator Kevin Henkes is the winner of the 2020 Children’s Literature Legacy Award […]
WIQH "This Is America" Friday, August 7, 5:00 - 6:00PM Additional Dates/Times To Be Announced Recorded on Juneteenth (June 19) this year, this is a powerful program featuring music that spotlights oppression in the United States and how people have resisted that oppression, looking forward to a more promising future. Hosted by Concord Carlisle High […]
The Concord Free Public Library is partnering with The Umbrella Arts & Environment Program to offer Take & Make Lawn Sign crafts for kids and teens. Beginning on Monday Aug 10, the Library will provide a limited amount of blank lawn signs for kids and teens to make messages of hope for our community during […]
Is spending time at home the retreat you imagined it would be? Or, perhaps, like many of us, this extra time at home has given you the chance to look around and notice all the 'stuff' you have that you don't really need. Whether it is time to downsize for a future move or you […]
Our popular Monday Night Meditation continues through the summer! Join us for soothing practice that quiets the mind, relaxes the body and calms the nervous system. Regular evidence-based guided meditation helps boost our immune system and encourages a good night’s sleep. These easy, integrative 30-minute sessions are available for every age. Share the moment with […]
COA geriatric nurse, Valerie Boggia, offers a Listen & Learn on sun and heat protection. The sun can affect your health all year round and prevention is key to remaining healthy and safe. Topics include: what is heat syncope; heat exhaustion and heat stroke; sun protection and safety related to eye health; medications and hydration. […]
The Concord Free Public Library is partnering with The Umbrella Arts Center to offer two free drawing workshops for kids. Students in grades 2 - 5 can register for a workshop on Tuesday August 11 at 4 pm at this link: https://bit.ly/3cHlmcc. Students in grades 6 - 12 can register for a workshop on Wednesday […]
As we mark the centennial of the passage of the 19th Amendment, the Concord Museum will be offering two virtual programs about early women activists in Concord and Boston. Crusading Daughters of Boston and Concord Join two distinguished scholars of the nineteenth century, Helen Desee and Sandra Petrulionis, at they discuss activist reformers of the […]
Concord Movie Snacks The Cheese Shop is making snacks for the Town of Concord Drive-In. Snack boxes for one! $12.99 per person. Popcorn! House Made Cookie! Candy! Your choice of a craft soda! Need dinner? Add The Shrek special sandwich( ingredients coming soon), pickles, and a bag of chips for $9.99! Call to order: 978-369-5778 Order […]
Now more than ever, we all can be driven by fear and uncertainty. In this space, it's natural to cling to pleasure and avoid pain--so much, sometimes, that we find ourselves suffering with addictive patterns that we believe might ease our difficulties. In recovery, we pause. We abstain from escaping through addiction. We create present […]
The Concord Free Public Library is hosting an Alien Adventure Game Show which combines science, stories and lots of fun on Thursday August 13 at 3 pm. The event will be performed LIVE through Zoom for kids grade K - 3. Get swept away in a zany, out-of-this world adventure. Along the way learn all […]
Drive in Movie nights sponsored by the Town of Concord Gates open at 7pm, Movie will start at 8pm Reservations are Required- no walk ups or drive ups Admission is FREE To reserve your space https://concordrec.myrec.com/info/activities/default.aspx All Donations will benefit Concord Together - http://www.concordtogether.com https://www.cccommunitychest.org/how-you-can-help/targeted-giving/ Please practice social distancing by: Remaining in your vehicle Sitting in the […]
The Umbrella Stage Company is proud to kick off its new @ Home series with An Elegant Storm, a newly created work written by Kevin Broccoli, directed by Michelle Aguillon. Two sisters juggle family dynamics, quarantine, and an impending hurricane as they try to find their missing third sister and elderly father, who appear to […]
The Town of Concord Tourism and Visitor Services, The Umbrella Arts & Environment program and Village Art Room invite families to decorate table covers for picnic tables made available by local organizations and businesses around town. The theme is “What is your favorite Concord COVID-19 activity or destination?” Have you been exercising, biking, boating, or […]
Concord is Open for Business! Concord Center and West Concord will be having a socially distant sidewalk sale on Saturday August 15th with select stores participating. Please remember to wear a mask when shopping. Shop local, support local, have fun! All stores are maintaining COVID protocols to provide safe shopping.
It seems the pandemic and the stay at home advisory has encouraged many people to start clearing out their homes. Tempting things are left on the curb or the lawn and it can be hard to resist picking them up. For those with homes filled to the brim and who are having difficulty parting with […]
Our popular Monday Night Meditation continues through the summer! Join us for soothing practice that quiets the mind, relaxes the body and calms the nervous system. Regular evidence-based guided meditation helps boost our immune system and encourages a good night’s sleep. These easy, integrative 30-minute sessions are available for every age. Share the moment with […]
Why not join Denise Murphy, registered dietician nutritionist from Minuteman Senior Services, for a Listen & Learn on Pandemic Nutrition. Remaining healthy is important during this time and good nutrition is a key factor to staying healthy. Denise will provide you with tips for planning, shopping and cooking healthy meals during this challenging time. There […]
Now more than ever, we all can be driven by fear and uncertainty. In this space, it's natural to cling to pleasure and avoid pain - so much, sometimes, that we find ourselves suffering with addictive patterns that we believe might ease our difficulties. In recovery, we pause. We abstain from escaping through addiction. We […]
Worldwide, people are eagerly awaiting the successful development and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine in expectation that, with a vaccine, we can back to life as we knew it. Developing a vaccine usually takes five to ten years, and costs about one billion dollars. Under the pressure of the coronavirus pandemic, scientists are being asked […]
No Ice Cream Social this year so we will bring the Ice Cream Truck to the parking lot! You have the opportunity to get a yummy novelty ice cream for " on the house " ! Reservations are required so please call the COA to reserve your treat. This will be a drive-through event: come […]
As we mark the centennial of the passage of the 19th Amendment, the Concord Museum will be offering two virtual programs about early women activists in Concord and Boston. Crusading Daughters of Boston and Concord Join two distinguished scholars of the nineteenth century, Helen Desee and Sandra Petrulionis, at they discuss activist reformers of the […]
Registration Open for 3rd Annual Mighty Moose 5K Walk / Run Virtual Event September 27- October 11 We are so excited to announce the 3rd Annual Mighty Moose 5k! Yes, our 5k will be different this year, but we’re determined to make it as engaging as ever. Our goals are to keep our community involvement […]
The Concord Free Public Library will host a Family Singalong with Ed Morgan, “The Music Man” on Friday August 21 from 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Learn fun ways to connect with your family through music. This family-friendly performance will have everyone up and moving, dancing and singing. This interactive concert will take place over […]
Join Concord Festival of Authors curator Lara Wilson, MA, for this CFPL Writing Workshop. Explore how writing not only allows us to record our experiences, but reveals what evidence-based research reveals: writing quiets anxious thoughts, boosts the immune system and enhances healthy mind/body connections. Please register below for the Zoom link. https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=CONCORD&curID=446162
Our popular Monday Night Meditation continues through the summer! Join us for soothing practice that quiets the mind, relaxes the body and calms the nervous system. Regular evidence-based guided meditation helps boost our immune system and encourages a good night’s sleep. These easy, integrative 30-minute sessions are available for every age. Share the moment with […]
Each season, BWBH’s Be Brave Book Group features celebrated authors sharing conversation about their personal journeys as writers and the risks taken to craft authentic, meaningful narratives. This summer, on Tuesday, August 25 at 7:30 pm, we feature the work of two historical novelists: Marjan Kamali (The Stationery Shop) and Whitney Scharer (The Age of […]
Promoting Social and Emotional Well-Being This Fall: Preschool and Kindergarten Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 3:00pm Please click this link to join the webinar: Passcode: 876806
Now more than ever, we all can be driven by fear and uncertainty. In this space, it's natural to cling to pleasure and avoid pain - so much, sometimes, that we find ourselves suffering with addictive patterns that we believe might ease our difficulties. In recovery, we pause. We abstain from escaping through addiction. We […]
Fall in Love with Concord August 20-October 20 Fall in Love with Concord Passport Fall in Love with Concord Passport Get all 10 squares stamped at any participating Concord shop or restaurant (must have at least 3 different shops/restaurants. Online purchases count too! Email your completed passport to visitors@concordma.gov or drop it off at […]
Village Art Room: Hello Friends of Art and Community! Though we lost most of our revenue sources at the Village Art Room when the pandemic hit, we never stopped our work through the Art for All program to bring connections and art to people throughout our community. Please join us for a short and lively (just […]
Virtual event As parents prepare to send their children back to some version of school, students are understandably anxious about the coming transitions. How can we best support our children who are worried about leaving home and adjusting to an uncertain future? Building their resiliency and facing their fears will be some of the topics […]
Massachusetts sales tax-free weekend begins Saturday Aug. 29 and will run through Sunday, Aug. 30. People will be able to buy most — but not all — items under $2,500 without having to pay the state 6.25 percent sales tax.
Petals for Pediatrics! Join Verrill Farm and Emerson Hospital for some outdoor social distancing with a gorgeous view! We are so excited to be partnered with Emerson Hospital for this year's event. 50% OF ALL EVENT PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED DIRECTLY TO EMERSON HOSPITAL PEDIATRICS! We have expanded our sunflower fields this year to include […]
Receive 10% off of everything store wide and get it tax free! This Saturday and Sunday only!
Ready for a change of season? Find inner stillness on your personal path to healing at BWBH's end-of summer Energy Healing mini retreat. Reiki practitioners and experienced meditation guides, Lara Wilson and Julie Ramsdell, share evidence-based energy healing practices that shift the body, mind and spirit from overdrive to serene and wise. Together, we'll explore […]
Our popular Monday Night Meditation continues through the summer! Join us for soothing practice that quiets the mind, relaxes the body and calms the nervous system. Regular evidence-based guided meditation helps boost our immune system and encourages a good night’s sleep. These easy, integrative 30-minute sessions are available for every age. Share the moment with […]
On display from September 1-November 8 in the Hapgood Wright Town Forest, the 5th annual Art Ramble Exhibition explores the social justice issues of climate change and water. Water Change: Where Spirit, Nature, and Civilization Meet is presented by The Umbrella Arts & Environment Program and curated by Susan Israel, who asked artists to explore […]
Connected Youth: Loneliness in Children and Adolescents - The importance of connection and belonging for healthy bodies and minds This is a virtual event of the Connect Effect series. Registration is required. Conference details will be sent to registrants. Childhood and adolescence can be a time of creating healthy social connections. What happens when barriers […]
Free Summer Quest Partners Workshops 9/2 and 9/3: To augment their ongoing Summer Quest Program, Concord-area organizations will offer free mini-workshops featuring captive wildlife, art activities, and nature fun facts! The Umbrella Arts Center and Drumlin Farm are offering an art and nature workshop on how to draw using a nature journal. On Wednesday, 9/2, participants will learn about captive wildlife, like Drumlin’s screech owl, and how […]
Promoting Social and Emotional Well-Being This Fall: 6-12 year-olds Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 3:00pm Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88994671463?pwd=dmR6blVTT1RNOEFuMHBtenNQbkVoZz09 Passcode: 413017
Free online workshop to learn about wildlife and nature journaling from Drumlin Farm and The Umbrella Arts & Environment program. Learn about screech owls and how to draw them in your nature journal with the help of an Umbrella artist. Then, stay tuned for another workshop from Drumlin Farm and OARS about river wildlife. These […]
Join executive Director Laney Wilder to explore a Concord Land Conservation Trust property to explore and observe plants for the Summer Quest program! Laney will show you different plants that you can find along the trails, and how to include them in the Summer Quest activities provided by the Land Trust. Join in on this […]
Bring your masks, bikes, helmets, and all your gear as we'll be instructing kids from any school to develop and practice skills that will help them to become better bicyclists right away. You and your kids will leave with more confidence and bike-savvy, ready to have more fun than ever on two wheels. Parents and […]
