Spice up your holiday cookies with this online cookie decorating class. You will learn basic sugar cookie prep, baking and decorating techniques for spectacular holiday cookies! You will receive a superb sugar cookie dough recipe so you can bake your cookies ahead of time, and during the class will learn rolling techniques, proven successful baking […]
People are becoming more aware of the birds in their own backyards during quarantine, and many more people are becoming birders. This silver lining of taking more time to notice and listen to the life around us is one that I hope we can carry with us beyond these challenging times. In this class we […]
Please note, folks, this Fair is being RE-SCHEDULED because of the crummy weather heading our way this Saturday. We'll see you the following week on Dec 12! This is not the year for the mall...but holiday shopping still needs to be done! Keep it safe and local at the outdoor, socially-distanced West Concord Holiday Crafts […]
THIS SATURDAY: THE UMBRELLA @ HOME COFFEE HOUSE CABARET This Saturday at 8 pm, join us as we welcome back some of The Umbrella's favorite alumni for a virtual mini-concert! Performing from their own homes, these familiar faces will sing a few songs, tell a few stories and catch up with one another via Zoom. […]
Did you have a blast at the Fall Umbrella Ninja Festival? We did too! This winter we are bringing you another fun festival of survival skills and nature sculptures. Master Ninja Instructor Ken Clarkson is teaching how to build a fire the good old fashioned way but also using all sorts of materials you'd never […]
There is a lot going on in our lives right now -- things to look forward to, things to worry about, things to be excited about. Sometimes it can be hard to find the space for expressing your thoughts and ideas in a creative format, and yet doing so can make us feel much more […]
Steven Cramer reads from his sixth collection, Listen (MadHat Press, 2020), lucid, smart portrayals of the “darker corners” of despair through scores of illuminating juxtapositions. Experimenting with many verse forms to give shape to the mind’s restless shifts and associations—sometimes absurdly funny, bracingly honest, and always sharp in thought and craft—the lyric testimony of Listen reaffirms the indispensable, if fragile, […]
LP Scenic, Cultural and Wildlife Highlights of the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola and Puerto Rico. Take a warm break from the fall chill and enjoy the delights of the Caribbean. Offered by Concord Carlisle Adult & Community Ed. Free but registration required to receive Zoom link.
Veteran leader Phyllis DiMarzio will now meet with you via ZOOM! Novels selected back in February will be discussed: "Euphoria" by Lily King; "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean and "Olive Again" by Elizabeth Strout. If you were unable to get the selected reading BUT would still like to join the discussion to share what […]
Join The Nature Connection 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. We'll explore how plants and animals respond to changes in […]
