Be Well Be Here happily collaborates with the Concord Festival of Authors 2021 to present Writing Historical Fiction: To Muck and Fudge Writing historical fiction requires specificity of time and place, often gathered from authorial research. But how does an author set aside scholarly inquiry to focus on fiction-- character, conflict, voice, etc.? In other […]
CCHS PA Speaker Series Join us as We Reimagine Mental Health in Just 30 Minutes! Brain Health Bootcamp talk followed by Q&A, led by co-founders Bryce Bjork and Ting Gao. In February 2020, the Bjork family lost Chase Bjork, a beloved son, brother, and friend, to suicide. As a kind, outgoing, and active community member who was […]
The Friends of Concord Free Public Library present Writing Memoir - Reading Memoir: Using Personal Narrative to Find Meaning, Healing, and Purpose a virtual conversation with celebrated authors Maryanne O'Hara and Faith Fuller Wilcox We each have a story to tell and for many, writing those stories can be healing for both writer and reader. Join authors […]
Be Well Be Here loves our Thursday Morning Meditation community! Join us for a 30-minute mindful wellness practice with the Concord Free Public Library, and start your day with a moment of ease. Discover mindful ways to befriend the body, settle the mind, and enhance wellbeing. All ages welcome! Register for the Zoom link by […]
As we transition into a new season, the season of fall, it seems appropriate to talk about falls, how we can prevent them and what are some important strategies to keep us all safe. Falls put you at a risk for injury - some minor injuries and other injuries that can cause long lasting health […]
“The Salem Witch Trials in a Nutshell” is a basic introduction to the real (not metaphorical) witch hunts, the basic facts of what really happened. Marilynne K. Roach is a researcher, free-lance writer, illustrator, and presenter of talks on historical subjects. She has written two books about the Salem witch trials - Six Women of […]
Make It and Take It Art Nights November 18, 2021 6:30-9:00pm Make It and Take It Art Nights are perfect for all creatives! Enjoy wine and snacks while making an interesting and easy piece of art. Take home something amazing. There’s a new project every month; creative fun for everyone! Make It & Take It […]
Join the conversation as author Katherine Sherbrooke discusses her new novel, Leaving Coy’s Hill, with Jan Turnquist of Orchard House. Learn about the connections between celebrated Concord resident Louisa May Alcott and the novel’s central character, Lucy Stone. Learn more or register here.
Join us to hear the latest on the Middle School building project and share your feedback. We want to hear from you! 1. Kick-off by Building Committee Chairs and Superintendent 2. Exterior Design and Floor Plan Layout Overview 3. Spaces for Teaching, Learning and Shared Community Use 4. Sustainable Design and Building Systems 5. Budget […]
