In conjunction with Concord's Communities Organizing Against Racism (COAR) June Journeys events, First Connections will set up a story walk on the trail behind Gleason Library in Carlisle from June 18 to July 2. "The Ugly Vegetables," by Grace Lin, is the true story of a Chinese-American girl whose mother grows unique vegetables in their […]
19th century Concord was teaming with activists and intellectuals who cultivated the beginning of the antislavery movement. Coinciding with the celebration of Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, this tour will introduce you to the Concord women and men who played a crucial role in the abolitionist movement in the […]
In honor of Juneteenth, we invite you to share conversation about the challenges of communicating with clarity during a time of great change. Together in community, we’ll find a path to compassionately converse about anti-racism, cancel culture, and shifting societal landscapes - using mindful communication principles advocated by global peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh, Insight […]
Shop at least 10 Concord businesses either in person or on-line between June 21 - August 20th and you could win a weekly prize or the grand prize! Visit shops & restaurants you haven't been to & see all that Concord has to offer! Weekly prizes! Gift cards to local spots like Comella's & ThistleHill! […]
Patriot Basketball runs 3 weeks of basketball camp for boys entering grades 2-9 at Concord-Carlisle High School. Camp is directed by David Cohen, CCHS Varsity Coach, and the boys basketball coaching staff. We have openings for boys in all grades the weeks of June 21st, June 28th and July 26th. Visit patriothoopclinics.com for more information […]
The Concord Free Public Library (CFPL) is teaming up with The Nature Connection this summer for a Tales and Tails storytime series! We invite children, ages 10 and under, to a nature themed storytime where they will get to meet an animal and explore nature hands-on. Programs will take place outdoors once a month at […]
The World Health Organization points out that nearly everyone experiences a headache once in a while. Although headaches can be defined as pain “in any region of the head,” the cause, duration, and intensity of this pain can vary according to the type of headache you are experiencing. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia […]
Join MacArthur “Genius” Fellow and Harvard University Professor Tiya Miles as she discusses her new book, All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack, a Black Family Keepsake, a story about women, mothers, and daughters, who chose the profundity of love over dehumanizing condition. At the heart of this moving tale is a rough cotton […]
Ahhhh… a moment to unwind before bedtime. Develop a healthy pre-sleep ritual through this exploration of restorative movement and breath work practice. Discover your way to process the day's energy, promote rest and make space for cellular regeneration. Accessible to all levels of meditation and yoga practice. Register to receive your Zoom link for this […]
