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 […]
Highland Street Foundation is sponsoring this free Concord Museum outdoor and indoor event on Labor Day! The Street Foundation is generously sponsoring a Community Day at the Concord Museum – including a free outdoor event on the Museum’s lawn with the Billerica Colonial Minute Men and complimentary admission to the Museum with advanc registration. This […]
CONCORD AG DAY IS NOW CONCORD AG WEEK! 15TH ANNUAL CONCORD AG DAY WEEK: September 8 – 12th, 2020 Concord’s Agriculture Committee hosts the 15th annual Ag Day as Concord Ag Week this year! While we are not having our annual Ag Day market because of Covid-19, fun agricultural events are going on at farms around town! It’s the […]
Are you thinking about biking your kids to school this fall? Connect with other parents and experienced cyclists to coordinate safe routes to school. We will be posting more info soon!
Provided by Minuteman Senior Services and cost is $2 each. Drive thru and pick up in HWCC parking lot - wear a mask and stay in your car😋 ! You must reserve your spot by calling the COA for every lunch you want to drive-by and grab: 978-318-3020. Sept. 9 Egg salad, potato salad & […]
Concord Public Works is pleased to announce 2 recycling opportunities: Bulbs, Batteries, Mercury & More – Thursdays 4-6pm at CPW Styrofoam Block Recycling ($) – Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Compost Site Both events require pre-registration online. For details and to register please visit www.concordma.gov/recycle
Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House 15th Annual Benefit Walk/Run is VIRTUAL Sept. 10-20, 2020Race Information What: 15th Annual Benefit Walk/Run for Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House Where: Concord, MA US 01742 and ANY WHERE YOU ARE! When: September 10, 2020 - September 20, 2020 Why: All proceeds support education and preservation at Orchard House. Categories […]
Join us as we celebrate the PMC Concord Kids Rides community. Sign-up as a virtual rider and get creative when deciding what your ride means to you. Whether it’s a ride around your neighborhood or a long bike ride with family – you get to decide! Registered riders can print their own PMC Kids Rides […]
Join this talk about Russia by Henry Quinlan, owner and publisher of Omni Publishers, for a first hand account of his 30 years of involvement with the former Soviet Union and Russia. Henry's experiences include living in Moscow during the demise of the USSR and the rise of the new Russia. This presentation will entertain […]
Concord Public Works is pleased to announce 2 recycling opportunities: Bulbs, Batteries, Mercury & More – Thursdays 4-6pm at CPW (9/10 & 9/17) Styrofoam Block Recycling ($) – Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Compost Site Both events require pre-registration online. For details and to register please visit www.concordma.gov/recycle
The Climate Ribbon is an arts ritual to grieve what each of us stands to lose to Climate Chaos, and affirm our solidarity as we unite to fight against it. Share what you most love and don’t want to lose to climate change. Write it on a ribbon and add to the display at the […]
Concord Public Works is pleased to announce 2 recycling opportunities: Bulbs, Batteries, Mercury & More – Thursdays 4-6pm at CPW Styrofoam Block Recycling ($) – Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Compost Site Both events require pre-registration online. For details and to register please visit www.concordma.gov/recycle
Enter an outdoor sound healing unlike any other at Be Well Be Here’s private retreat space in rural Concord, MA! Master Sound Healer Brian Russo offers the beautiful sounds of crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, overtone harmonic singing, hand drums, chimes and shakers will transport you to another world as you rest on your […]
CHANGES TO 2020 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING DUE TO COVID Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Concord Annual Town Meeting will look and feel different this year. Town Meeting is anticipated to take place outdoors, on the Doug White Field at Concord Carlisle Regional High School, on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at 1:00 pm (rain date: Monday, […]
Join Randall Warniers for a talk on Twenty Neglected Masterpiece of Classic Cinema and Why They Are Good for You. The talk will take place via Zoom. The history of English-language cinema from the late silent era to the 1960s is rich with magnificent masterpieces. Many of these masterpieces are well known and celebrated, but […]
Join Randall Warniers for a talk on Twenty Neglected Masterpiece of Classic Cinema and Why They Are Good for You. The talk will take place via Zoom. Description The history of English-language cinema from the late silent era to the 1960s is rich with magnificent masterpieces. Many of these masterpieces are well known and celebrated, […]
Our popular Monday Night Meditation continues this fall! 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 simple, integrative 30-minute sessions are available for every age. Share the moment with friends […]
Kicks for Cancer 2020 is going Virtual! Cancer Research doesn't take a break during a pandemic and neither does Kicks for Cancer! Show your support! Paint the Town Pink and Teal with a Kicks for Cancer lawn sign! To purchase lawn signs and other merchandise or to donate, visit us at: www.kicksforcancer1.org
Explore simple mindful wellness practices that settle the mind, honor the body and enhance overall well-being. Together, we’ll examine the path toward freedom from stress and experience the power of the pause in a time of crisis. Lara Wilson, founder of Concord’s non-profit mindful wellness collaborative, Be Well Be Here, will share ways to integrate […]
Are you new to the Concord-Carlisle area? Join Ginger in her 28th year of leading walks and discover some of her favorite conservation areas during our lovely fall season. She promises you a morning away from the phone and computer with good exercise, adventure and fun companions. Each week’s walk will be two hours in […]
Join us on Zoom for some short stories, songs, & rhymes! This is a great way to build early literacy skills. This program is geared for pre-schoolers, but all ages are welcome to join. Register to receive Zoom link.
Sponsored by the generosity of the Concord Police, the pandemic is not stopping the COA's annual event. Concord seniors are invited to drive up to the tents located in the COA parking lot to pick up a freshly grilled lunch. Each lunch will include a burger or hot dog, pickle, chips, condiments and dessert packed […]
We need to feel better about aging in order to age better says writer and activist Carl Honore. Honore offers a set of simple solutions to combat ageism. And he further offers up a host of trailblazers and change-makers who came into their own later in life, from artists to musicians to physicists and business […]
Educator, lecturer, and genealogy researcher Linda MacIver will teach a six-week introduction to genealogy research workshop via Zoom on Thursdays from 2 – 4 p.m. from September 17 to October 29 (there will be no class on Sept. 24). The series will include an introduction to researching your family tree, using the library's resources, and finding your […]
The Rotary Club of Concord invites you to take part in its COVID-safe 32nd annual Thomas R. Huckins Memorial Golf Tournament Monday, Sept. 21 at the Concord Country Club to benefit the Rotary Scholarship Fund and Rotary charitable projects. The shotgun start is at 11:00 a.m. preceded by registration from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. […]
Whether you’re a wannabe prima donna, or a bonafide Divo, this is your gateway to the world of divas, drama, and divine musical theatrics. Each session focuses on a famous Diva (or Divo), and explores the vocal idiosyncrasies and famous arias that define each singer. Students will watch a new opera for every class, highlighting […]
Our popular Monday Night Meditation continues this fall! 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 simple, integrative 30-minute sessions are available for every age. Share the moment with friends […]
The Friends of CC Men’s Soccer, is pleased and proud to announce the Golden Goal Cards have arrived, featuring our dedication this year to ShopLocal/Concord Together. In case you’re interested in spreading the word, please direct folks to any CCHS Men’s soccer player for purchasing a card or www.cchsmenssoccer.com after 9/28.
Now meeting online, the Concord Conservatory of Music’s Singing with Parkinson’s brings together Parkinson’s patients, their families, and caregivers to provide strength and comradery. The Chorus resumes online on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. “Singing with Parkinson’s” offers people in the community an opportunity to participate in voice therapy while […]
Please join Dr. Susanna Bedell for an information and discussion session on primary care in the age of Covid-19. Dr. Bedell will talk about prevention, self-care and the importance of management and motivation in taking care of chronic disease. The doctor will also discuss telemedicine and communicating with your physician. Feel free to bring any […]
Kerri Greenidge, Director of American Studies at Tufts University, reestablishes William Monroe Trotter’s essential place in the pantheon of American civil rights heroes. For more than thirty years, the Harvard-educated Trotter edited and published the Guardian, a weekly Boston newspaper that was read across the nation. Trotter advocated for a radical vision of black liberation […]
Concord recognizes September 23-30, 2020 as “Climate Preparedness Week” Concord has committed to taking action on climate by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050 and preparing to be resilient to the changes to our climate that we are already experiencing, including extreme heat, extreme precipitation, intense storms, and increased flooding. For the second […]
Wednesday, September 23rd at 10:00 AM (Premiering on Facebook Live) Tune in for a virtual presentation on the climate crisis and its solutions by Keith Bergman, a long-time leader and mentor with The Climate Reality Project founded by former Vice President Al Gore, and one of the first fifty trained by Mr. Gore in 2006. […]
Teacher and historian John Gardella examines the many lesser known colonies of New England. Most of us are familiar with Jamestown, Plymouth Plantation and the Massachusetts Bay Colony but there are forgotten colonies that were established for religious reasons while others were founded as commercial enterprises. Special attention will be given to the individuals and […]
Join us virtually to learn about how Open Table is changing their services to meet the demands brought on by the current pandemic. Get a peek into our year ahead, and learn what you can do to help us help your neighbors! Look on our Facebook page and website for the Zoom link the day […]
NEW VIRTUAL CABARET SERIES! Join us as we welcome back some of The Umbrella Stage Company's favorite alumni for a virtual mini-concert. The talented Jess Andra (Hundred Days, Tuck Everlasting), Sean Mitchell Crosley (Tuck Everlasting, Hair, Bonnie & Clyde), and Kara Chu Nelson (Joy Luck Club, Evita) will perform from their own homes, singing a […]
Pre-registration and pre-payment are required - Reserve your spot online https://www.signupgenius.com/go/concordrecycling Friday September 25th 10am-noon SORRY NO HARD DRIVES or ITEMS CONTAINING HARD DRIVES
If you are a collector of information and if you enjoy Trivia - this is for you! The COA is starting this venture and wants to gauge how much interest is out there. If you are interested, and even if you are not available on Sept. 25, the COA would like to hear from you! […]
That's right, The Virtual Writing Studio is BACK! And this time, we're open to individuals grades 3-8. Bring your brothers, your sisters, your little cousins or older siblings. No writing experience required. Led by resident poet and Children's Assistant Cary Stough. Join us the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month for brain-storming, story-telling, genre-busting, and totally kid-oriented WRITING. Register now […]
"30-30-30" Trivia Night for Household Goods Saturday, September 26 6:45pm-8:15pm via Zoom $30 per person Tickets still available https://household-goods-trivia.eventbrite.com/?aff=trivialivingconcord Join Household Goods for some virtual trivia fun, a chance to win bragging rights and prizes to help celebrate our 30th anniversary. Trivia Master (and former Jeopardy Champ) Tom Rutledge is lining up some friendly […]
September 27th Car Wash Fundraiser for CCHS Field Hockey - Crosby's parking lot! We have a 2020 FH season! Join the girls CCHS Field Hockey teams at Crosby’s parking lot on Sunday, September 27 from 10am - 2:30 pm. Teams will wash the summer sand and dirt off your cars! Money raised supports the CCHS […]
Our popular Monday Night Meditation continues this fall! 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 simple, integrative 30-minute sessions are available for every age. Share the moment with friends […]
Join The Nature Connection through Zoom as we explore plants and animals, geek out over nature, and connect with ourselves and those around us in new ways – all through nature-based stories and poems! The Nature Connection believes everyone (of all abilities and backgrounds) should have access to nature, and offers accessible and inclusive programs, incorporates mindfulness, and facilitates social connection. Join us during Climate Preparedness Week […]
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. Join in for a fun, interactive jeopardy game presentation! Hosted by the Center's education coordinator, Alexandria Papadimoulis, and along with the COA's geriatric nurse, Valerie Boggia, you will be […]
Film Discussion - Call of the Forest Tuesday, September 29th at 7:00 PM (Zoom) Join us for a discussion of the film, Call of the Forest. Take a walk in the woods with beloved Irish-Canadian scientist and author, Diana Beresford-Kroeger, as she reveals our profound human connection to the ancient & sacred northern forests and […]
Rockabye Beats is a fun, family group whose music is reminiscent of founder’s Marcos Valles’s Puerto Rico. Join us the last Wednesday of each month at 10 am. Register below and we'll share the Zoom link. Enjoy an interactive 30 minute concert that includes movement, dancing, counting, singing, a little bit of Spanish vocabulary. We'll also have an instrument show […]
This past August marked the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote in the U.S.. SHORT SKIRTS OH MY! presented by Anne Barrett, traces the social and historical milestones in the fight for women's rights. This lecture was originally scheduled for March and was canceled due to […]
Join The Nature Connection through Zoom as we explore plants and animals, geek out over nature, and connect with ourselves and those around us in new ways – all through nature-based stories and poems! The Nature Connection believes everyone (of all abilities and backgrounds) should have access to nature, and offers accessible and inclusive programs, incorporates mindfulness, and facilitates social connection. Join us during Climate Preparedness Week […]
Walking tours depart from the Concord Visitor Center at 1:00 pm DAILY. The 75 minute experience will introduce guests to the Downtown Concord area and will touch on Concord's rich Revolutionary and Literary history while visiting sites such as the Wright Tavern, Monument Square, The Old Hill Burying Ground and more. This tour is approximately […]
Special Education and English as a Second Language Virtual Round Table Thursday, October 1st 4:00-5:00 PM EST Join us for an Online Open House to learn about our Graduate Programs in Special Education and ESL! Dr. Kristen Bonanno-Sotiropoulos, Coordinator of Graduate Programs in Special Education at Bay Path University, will lead a discussion detailing Bay […]
Hear the voices of the silent stones in Concord's cemeteries on this 90-minute tour. Scenic, wooded Sleepy Hollow is the most famous, with highlights including the magnificent Melvin Memorial and the graves of Concord's literary giants: Alcott, Thoreau, Hawthorne, and Emerson. The Hill Burying Ground and the South Burying Ground are the resting places of […]
Drive-in screening of Little Women at Verrill Farm! Gates open at 6pm Spots are limited, reserve your spot now! Free of charge
Saturday, October 3 Car Wash Fundraiser for CCHS Girls Soccer - Please come get your car wash to support the CCHS Girls Soccer teams at Crosby’s parking lot this Saturday from 10am - 2:00 pm. Various CCHS Girls Soccer items will also be available for sale. All donations go to supporting the CCHS Girls Soccer […]
Enter an outdoor sound healing unlike any other at Be Well Be Here’s private retreat space in rural Concord, MA! Master Sound Healer Brian Russo offers the beautiful sounds of crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, overtone harmonic singing, hand drums, chimes and shakers will transport you to another world as you rest on your […]
