PROVIDING CARE UNTIL THERE IS A CURE Each spring, the Emerson Hospital 5k Run~Walk for Cancer Care brings our community together. In 2021, for the second year in a row, the COVID-19 pandemic forced our event to be held virtually. That didn't slow down our incredible runners and walkers, however, who were able to raise more than […]
Help celebrate poetry at Gaining Ground! The farm is holding its second annual Poetry Walk in May and is looking for submissions by April 4 from people of all ages on topics like food, nature, and farming. To learn more, visit their website—or submit your poem to poems@gainingground.org.
Shop & Support the Scholarship Fund of Concord and Carlisle and local businesses - Friday, April 29th & Saturday, April 30th! Calling Concord Businesses: Don't forget to sign up for this year's Shop & Support! This weekend of local shopping and dining will happen on April 29th and 30th and will be promoted by The […]
The Concord Free Public Library (CFPL) will host a free four week knitting workshop at the Main Library for children in grades 2 and up on Mondays beginning March 21 at 4pm. Knitting is a great activity to encourage children’s creativity, concentration, relaxation, and even math skills! This program is perfect for beginners as well […]
There is nothing that men do that is not done by women now in Boston,” said one art critic in 1889. The city was a conspicuous leader in the emergence of women professionals in all disciplines, including the fine arts. Many, including Elizabeth Roberts, became accomplished painters, sculptors, and designers, producing work recognized across the country. Some […]
Our popular Online Monday Night Meditation continues! 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 and […]
Pause for a FREE online 30-minute meditation on Tuesdays at lunchtime! Embodied mindfulness practitioner Lisa Lombardi leads a simple meditation practice that encourages the body to release stress while the mind seeks a moment of peace. Drop in to learn mindful wellness practices that become the restful part of every day. Continuing in March every […]
The haiku, which originated in Japan almost 400 years ago, has become the most popular poetry form in the world! Haiku help us connect more deeply to the natural world, the seasons, and the cycles of the year, and can provide solace during difficult times. In this online class, we will learn a bit about […]
“I WAS THIRTY-THREE and couldn’t get a job as a dogcatcher. As if flaming out of three theaters and provoking Gregory Peck to slug me weren’t bad enough, I had accepted a job to direct a play about bestiality on Broadway. Leda Had a Little Swan was, to my knowledge, the first play in Broadway […]
Join us to engage in a discussion led by the Deputy Director of the Office of Economic Empowerment for the Massachusetts State Treasury. We'll discuss pay equity, the growing wealth gap in Massachusetts, and how it was impacted due to COVID-19. The Office of Economic Empowerment will present its findings of the 2021 EqualPayMA Roundtable […]
