Armchair Travel: Tropical Rain Forests: What are they and why should we care?

Concord, MA, United States

Today's tropical rainforests, some of the most pristine, wildlife-rich places left on earth, are facing environmental challenges like never before. Mark will accompany you on a photographic rainforest visit, explaining why these forests are of vital importance to the planet's health, and describing how deforestation and other human-induced threats are challenging their very existence. He […]

Free

Concord Festival of Authors: Mindful Storytelling: Shelly Tygielski in conversation with Dr. Christopher Willard

Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, United States

How might we find a path toward greater well Being in the midst of it all? Learn from global mindfulness leaders how radical self-care practices can shift difficult experiences toward growth. Feel inspired to Be Present for yourself and others as you discover ways to Be Well - and live a most mindful life!

An Educated, Team-Oriented Approach to Separation & Divorce: You Don’t Have to Go Through it Alone

Concord, MA, United States

Are you contemplating divorce or already embarking on this life-changing journey? Divorce can be overwhelming and isolating. In this Zoom webinar, Joan Mankoff, divorce coach and licensed realtor, and Kathleen Young, life coach, business coach and mediator, will discuss considerations and approaches to separation and divorce that are best for you and your family. Mankoff, […]

$35

SLEEP – Benefits and Challenges ⌛️ ⏰

Harvey Wheeler Community Center 1276 Main St, Concord, MA, United States

One third of US adults report that they usually get less than the recommended amount of sleep. Not getting enough sleep has been linked to many chronic diseases, conditions, and injuries. Sleep disturbances and sleep disorders can increase a person’s risk of health problems. Sleeping well is a powerful tool for health of both body […]

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“Civilizations” – Art from Caves to the Cosmic Divine

Harvey Wheeler Community Center 1276 Main St, Concord, MA, United States

Driven by the need to connect, humankind has created a wealth of treasures through the entirety of the human experience. In this DVD series, “Civilizations”, we will see the “role art and the creative imagination have played across multiple cultures and civilizations and continents.” COA volunteer Catherine Boyd will be standing in for Jan Muir […]

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Sketch Writing

Concord Youth Theatre 53 Church St., Concord, MA, United States

SKETCH WRITING Grades 9-12; Instructor: Sherie Ouellet; Starts 10/18: Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm This class will be both writing and performance-based. Examples of Sketch Comedy include Key & Peele, Mad TV – even The Amanda Show! Learn to write sketch comedy following proper sketch format (Second City). Class will be held in a writer’s room format where […]

Broadway Dance – Concord Youth Theatre

Concord Youth Theatre 53 Church St., Concord, MA, United States

BROADWAY DANCE Grades 6-12; Instructor: Amy Nosowitz; Starts 10/18: Tuesdays 7:00-8:30pm Love all those big musical theater dance numbers? Join us to learn fun choreography to musical theater songs and astound yourself as you perform a full-fledged dance number. Get a literal “leg up” on dance needs for your CYT or school show, or just […]

Cancelled: The Umbrella presents Aimee Nezhukumatathil

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. Ms. Nezhukumatathil will not be able to attend due to health concerns.   As part of the Concord Festival of Authors, The Umbrella is pleased to host a reading, book-signing and writing workshop with Aimee Nezhukumatathil, the New York Times-bestselling poet and author of World of Wonders: In Praise […]

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Middle & High School Families: Teach Children to Manage their Time, Space and Materials! with Sarah Ward

Concord, MA, United States

(And keep their emotions in check!) Powerful Strategies to Help Children Develop Independent Executive Function Skills Executive function skills refer to the mental skills we use to pay attention, to organize and plan tasks and materials, to start tasks and stay focused on them, to manage emotions and be flexible, and to keep track of […]

$20