Have you always wanted to learn Ballroom dance? Come join us, you will be introduced to a variety of styles including Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and more! Singles and couples welcome. Please bring clean shoes, no high heels. Street shoes are not allowed in the studio. Class Length: 1 Hour Location: The Movement Center Acton, MA […]
You're invited to join us for the upcoming Open House and Registration events. Come and meet our staff, enjoy a snack, tour the facilities, and learn what makes Summer Fenn the most beloved camp in the region! Tours + S'mores Enrollment event: January 28th, 1-3pm Hot cocoa by the outdoor fire pits, s'more making and […]
On Sunday, January 28, 1:00-3:00 pm, the Musketaquid Arts and Environment Program of the Umbrella Community Arts Center presents a Wild Walk. Join survivalist Tim Swanson in Concord Land Conservation Trust’s Hallenbeck Land to learn the art of winter survival: what to eat, how to stay warm, and how to stay dry. You'll learn to […]
We are often kinder and more compassionate to our family and friends than we are to our own selves. Self-compassion, the practice of being kind to yourself, may seem hard to come by, but it can be learned with awareness and persistence—and almost nothing will increase your emotional well-being more. In this class, we will […]
This class introduces students to all the elements of field video production including video, audio, and lighting. Learn to operate CCTV’s video cameras and microphones. Gain an understanding of shot composition, working with lighting, and how to create an edit plan. This is taught over one session. Students will make a short video for certification. […]
Stu Nunnery has written and recorded hit songs in this country and internationally; national advertising jingles; and a parade theme for Disney still going strong. He’s back in the studio recording and performing live again after a tragic hearing loss curtailed his music making for more than 35 years. And he’s lived to tell his […]
If you acquired a new DSLR or have one but want to learn some new options we’ll help you! Bring your DSLR camera and learn how to choose video settings, determine depth of field, adjust lighting, audio recording and more.
Archery was huge in the early 1800s and is gaining growing popularity once again with the wild success of the Hunger Games franchise, Brave, and more. Whether you’ve never held a bow or you’re an experienced archer, you’ll enjoy and learn from the wonderful instructors from On the Mark Archery. Their goal during each lesson […]
Get in shape while learning the latest hip hop trends. Each class will begin with a warm up and stretch then students will learn various dance combinations. This class is a fun and energetic class that not only teaches you Hip Hop movements and technique, but also instills rhythm and precision in your muscle memory. […]
Want to sit in the driver's seat? This workshop will take you through the role of the director. Learn the art behind directing a live (or live-to-tape) shoot, including communicating with your crew effectively, switching between camera shots seamlessly, chroma key and calling up graphics that enhance your final production. If you've ever volunteered for […]
This one-session class will teach non-profit organizations how to video record their events for Web and cablecast. Learn to use CCTV’s cameras and microphones to record presentations, meetings, street events, and interviews. Learn how to deal with challenging lighting and audio situations, and how to shoot for efficient post-production editing.
Come on out for some southern hospitality at Open Table's February theme dinner, happening Thursday, February 1st at First Parish. Enjoy some down-home cookin’ including oven-fried chicken and peach cobbler. Doors open at 4:30 with dinner served at 5:15. Come early and play bingo for fun prizes! More information on this and all other weekly […]
As we explore the option of launching a Concord Carlisle Soccer Academy Program in Fall 2018, CCYS is offering two 8 week winter skills clinic for players in grades 4 and 5. This clinic is designed for the committed soccer player and will focus on improving technical soccer skills with tactical work on the roles […]
The event is Saturday March 10, 2018 at The Westford Regency from 7:00pm-9:30pm and is for girls in grades 2-6 and an adult guest. Tickets are $90 per couple and $20 for each additional family member. Register online at www.concordrec.com. We suggest you set up your account prior to the registration date if you have […]
Storytelling is poetry-in-motion, our common cultural currency, and a framework for self-identity. In this four-session class, you will write a 150-300 word story and use video, scanned images and narration to create simple, yet deeply connective, multimedia stories of your own. Sessions will include development of writing skills for your projects, feedback during story circles, […]
Concord native, Sarah Whitney will return to to present the fourth annual BEYOND THE NOTES at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center on February 2, 2018 at 7:30pm! BEYOND THE NOTES is an interactive concert experience that gives the audience a chance to get to know and learn about the performers beyond what can be […]
Join us for a delightful interactive theater experience! CYT actors will inspire you with new and improved versions of familiar children’s stories, complete with a sing-a-long! Outgoing audience members may even join the actors on stage to tell a joke or share a special talent. And everyone gets a prize at the end!!! So put […]
Have you ever wondered how to make the woven paper snowflakes that decorate the Library each winter? Thy Toeum will lead a workshop at the Library for kids age 8 years and up as well as adults interested in finding out how to make these wonderful decorations.
Regional Juried Art Show Sets the Stage for Concord Art's Winter Costume Party The community is invited to Concord Art's Winter Costume Party held on Saturday, February 3, 2018, from 6:30pm -8:30pm at 37 Lexington Road, Concord, MA. The party is in celebration of the work in the Member's Juried 1 art exhibition of painting […]
Saxophone Concert The Instrumental Music School of Carlisle and Concord (IMSCC) invites the community to a Saxophone Concert with Dennis Shafer and friends, Sunday, February 4 at Trails End Cafe, 97 Lowell Road in Concord. Enjoy a bite to eat and listen to some great music! Student recital at 3 PM, ChagallPAC professional saxophone quartet […]
Smartphones have become the most prominent recording devices today, allowing us to easily capture and share moments of everyday life and the world around us from our unique perspective. In this introductory class, we will explore techniques and concepts that enhance the quality of the content captured on a Smartphone camera. Learn about lighting, how […]
If you play Bridge and feel you might benefit from instruction, this is the course for you. We will focus upon useful artificial bids, play of the hand, defensive leads and signaling. We will balance instruction with an opportunity to play the game under experienced supervision. You will build on your skills, learn new skills, […]
Travel with us through the beautiful villages and wineries of Tuscany, visit an olive farm where they press their own olive oil. We'll also talk about the many historical works of art we saw in Florence. With Claudia Feeney. Event is free but please register at www.concordcarlisleace.org so you will receive any changes or cancellations.
Mara Biere, Certified Family Life Educator, President, Grow A Strong Family, Inc. (www.growastrongfamily.org) will facilitate a support group at the Gleason Public Library. This is a support group that focuses on strategies for managing when loved ones have mental illnesses. In this session, we explore what "silent agreements" are, how they influence relationships of all […]
Ski instruction for all levels. Includes 6 one-hour lessons at 3:00pm, lift ticket, transportation and supervision. Rentals pre-fit will be held at the Hunt Building at a date to be determined. Rentals must be paid for at the pre-fit and checks are to be made payable directly to the rental company. Bus departs from Hunt […]
You’ve shot some video but now what? Learn the basics of editing using Adobe Premiere, a user-friendly, advanced digital video-editing program designed to help you create professional-looking videos. In this hands-on class, you will learn media management, how to import and capture footage, edit in a timeline, and add video and audio effects using multiple […]
MetroWest Youth Rugby’s Spring Season is almost here! Come experience the newest Olympic sport in a fun, friendly environment. Experienced rugby players and coaches will teach your child flag rugby through interactive games and drills. Grade divisions: K, 1st/2nd, 3rd /4th, 5th/6th, 7th/8th. First half of each session will be drills and skills and the […]
Modern productions are built on hundreds (if not thousands) of clips and in this hands-on, advanced class, you’ll delve deeper into Adobe Premiere and learn how to link & locate your clips, apply rich, beautiful, preset color grades, control your sound with the Audio Clip Mixer, set up multi-cam edits with a streamlined workflow and […]
No other plant has influenced the history of so many countries as camellia sinensis—tea. From China, India, and Russia, to Japan, England, the Middle East, and the U.S., tea has played a major role in trade, technology, religion, politics, and artistry. Today, it's the most popular drink in the world—and its popularity keeps growing. While […]
Do your invitations lack panache? Are your fliers looking trite? Come and learn DIY design! In this course you’ll learn digital design basics such as layout, font selection and color theory. You’ll also learn how to get your designs printed or formatted for easy emailing. Soon you’ll be making your own bake sale fliers, party […]
Your photos don’t always capture the scene the way you remember it but now you can take your best shots and make them even better with Photoshop. Join this hands-on workshop exploring Photoshop CS6 and learn how to optimize your photos, draw shapes, use text effects and more with Photoshop CC2015.
The 3rd and 4th Grade Book Club is back! Our book for February will be Capture the Flag by Kate Messner. Copies of each month's book will be available at the library's front desk to check out. If you have any questions about the book club or would like to register your child, please contact […]
Enjoy music, raffles, games, refreshments and prizes at the 7th / 8th Grade Winter Wonderland Party on Friday February 9, 2018 from 7pm-9pm at the Hunt Gym. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone or at the Hunt Building. TICKETS SOLD IN ADVANCE AND WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR! Parent chaperones are […]
Alice Sycamore falls for banker's son, Tony Kirby. But when she invites her snooty prospective in-laws to dinner to give their blessing to the marriage, Alice's peculiar extended family - including philosophical grandfather Martin Vanderhof, hapless fledgling ballerina sister Essie and fireworks enthusiast father, Paul - might be too eccentric for the staid Kirbys. You […]
Sweet Saturday - SHOP SAVE SUPPORT SHOP at participating Concord businesses this Saturday, February 10th and SAVE with great specials and discounts! This event is to raise money, awareness and to SUPPORT The Scholarship Fund of Concord and Carlisle and our local businesses. There are about 40 participating businesses offering great specials. To receive these […]
Join the League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle for brunch at the Colonial Inn on February 10th at 9 a.m. to hear Mira Bernstein, PhD, address Gerrymandering. Professor Bernstein, a mathematician, is a founding member of the Metric Geometry and Gerrymandering Group. She is a frequent speaker on this topic not only at technical conferences, […]
The CCM Music Skills Workshop Series is open to the public and we encourage non-CCM students of all ages to attend. The Series is a component of the CCM Music Achievement Program (MAP), which helps students to become well-rounded musicians and go far beyond their typical lesson and practice schedule. With a limited time commitment […]
This full-length practice test is being offered in order to afford students the opportunity to sit for a low-stakes test in a simulated environment. In addition to the valuable practice, students will receive score reports that will help them to make a well-informed decision as to whether the SAT or the ACT is a better […]
At The Umbrella, we believe that everyone is an artist. We have designed our February Vacation Week, Art Explorers program with variety in mind to give students the opportunity to discover, explore, and experiment in the arts. With the Winter of 2018 comes the Olympics! This year the Winter Olympics are being held in PyeongChang, […]
On Sunday, February 11, 1:00-3:00 pm, the Musketaquid Arts and Environment Program of the Umbrella Community Arts Center presents a Wild Walk. Join Andrew Joslin on an educational walk in Chamberlin Woods. Learn how to use both sight and sound (and sometimes smell) to interpret animal movements and behavior. In addition to recognizing common tracks, […]
Registration for all spring/summer programs through Concord Recreation begins on February 12th at 7:30am. This includes summer camp! Be sure to check out our new programs online or in our brochure.
Join Concord Conservatory of Music faculty member, concert pianist, and composer, Keith Kirchoff, as he offers a three-week course on what is it like to be a composer. We may have a romantic vision of the musician struck with a melody while lounging on a Parisian terrace, but the reality is far more complicated. This […]
Nothing say I love you more than a Valentine’s Day cake. Give your sweetie a romantic treat in this fun 3-dimensional cake decorating class. No experience is needed; just have fun learning the hottest trends in cake decorating.
Iceland is a country of sharp contrasts, a place where fire and ice co-exist. Where dark winters are offset by the summer's midnight sun. Join Annette Pollack and her family as they share their experience with the beauty and culture of this unusual place. Event is free but please register at www.concordcarlisleace.org so you will […]
Join the CCHS Campus Advisory Committee at two upcoming opportunities for input as to the use of the CCHS campus: Tuesday, February 13 at Fern’s in Carlisle from 8:00-9:30 am and at the CCHS Learning Commons from 5:00-6:30 pm. You may also learn at our website – http://www.concordps.org/school-committee/campus-advisory- committee/or by emailing Chair Mary Storrs at […]
Please join us for the Tuesday book discussion group. Copies of the selected book Underground Railroad, by Colson Whitehead, will be made available at the Circulation Desk at the Main Library. CONTACT: Barbara Gugluizza 978-318-3365 bgugluizza@concordma.gov LOCATION: Main Library (Trustee Room)
For the past 26 years, Elite Freestyle Karate program has taught children life lessons through the ageless practice of martial arts. Students consistently engage in energetic, physical activity which improves their hand eye coordination, balance, & strength. Our family oriented mentality ensures your child will develop and grow in a fast paced, structured environment. Class […]
Join us to visit 6 “off the beaten track” museums in our area. We carpool and meet for a docent-led tour of an intriguing variety of historic, artist and educational venues. Discover where we live through museums and what they tell us about our place in history. Docent tours add a new dimension to the […]
Open Table Community Dinner & Food Pantry invites seniors to join us on Wednesday, February 14, for a Valentines Day lunch. Come tour our new food pantry at 33 Main St. in Maynard and enjoy a meal, compliments of Paparazzi restaurant of Concord. Doors open and tour begins at 11:30, with lunch served at 12:00. […]
Check out a copy of the selected cookbook (starting on January 31st) at the library, pick a recipe (we'll keep track to avoid duplicates), and prepare it for the program. We'll sample lots of good food, talk about what worked and what didn't, and select future cookbooks. For February, we will be making recipes from […]
We strongly encourage parents to attend the RMV‐mandated parent class before their child begins the Driver Education program or early in the program, as we will review our program’s policies, procedures, and the expectations of the parents and students. While we welcome both parents to come and speak with us, only one parent is required […]
Join us for free foreign films on select Fridays in January, February and March. The series is free and open to everyone in the family. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and all movies start at 7 p.m. at the Fowler branch. This week's film is KID WITH A BIKE (Belgium, France, Italy 2011) PG-13 A […]
Come enjoy our Saturday Storytime! It is a perfect way for children age 2 1/2 and up and their caregivers to enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and a short puppet show.
Join us for a delightful interactive theater experience! CYT actors will inspire you with new and improved versions of familiar children’s stories, complete with a sing-a-long! Outgoing audience members may even join the actors on stage to tell a joke or share a special talent. And everyone gets a prize at the end!!! So put […]
Location Hollis Room Genealogist and Carlisle resident Claire Smith will review the best sources, print and online for beginning or improving your family history search.
Alice Sycamore falls for banker's son, Tony Kirby. But when she invites her snooty prospective in-laws to dinner to give their blessing to the marriage, Alice's peculiar extended family - including philosophical grandfather Martin Vanderhof, hapless fledgling ballerina sister Essie and fireworks enthusiast father, Paul - might be too eccentric for the staid Kirbys. You […]
Monday, February 19, 2018 - Friday, February 23, 2018, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Get creative during vacation week with crafts available daily in Brooke Hall. Come take part in presidential crafts, make your own tricorn hat, and vote on your favorite object in the museum! Included free with Museum admission; Members free.
The Museum is pleased to again host Steve Wood and his amazing performance as Abraham Lincoln. Wood's first-person historical interpretation, "A Visit with Abraham Lincoln," includes stories of Lincoln's early life, campaign debates, the Civil War, and concludes with a stirring reading of the Gettysburg Address. 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. Recommended for all ages! Non-members […]
Our February Vacation Clinic will be held February 20th - 22nd at Concord-Carlisle High School from 9:00 - noon. The clinic is designed for boys in grades 3-8 of all skill levels and basketball experience. Each session will include individual skill development, game scrimmages and fun contests. We are very flexible with attendance - players […]
Sciensational presents Follow Me Robot. How would you like to build a robot that has four built-in microphones? It will detect the sound source and in turn it will move and turn accordingly. It is your own robot to build and take home. Wow! It starts flashing and plays Do-Re-Me. Make it move the way […]
Join us for an engaging presentation that will appeal to kids, teens, and adults alike! This program is recommended for grades K and up only. Discover the world of raptors, hunting birds characterized by hooked beaks and powerful grabbing feet armed with sharp talons. Topics will include predation, the birds' place at the top of […]
Learn how to make a mesh ribbon wreath just in time for Seuss Day! The technique can be used as a decorative wreath for any holiday. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, February 21 at 7 pm. For ages 10+ Space is limited, so please register in advance
Open to kids ages 6 - 13. Join fellow wildlife lovers for hands-on activities and crafts designed to inspire! Please sign up
Join us for free foreign films on select Fridays in January, February and March. The series is free and open to everyone in the family. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and all movies start at 7 p.m. at the Fowler branch. This week's film is THEEB (Jordan/UAE/Qatar/UK, 2015) NR A young, orphaned Bedouin boy, Theeb, […]
IT WILL BE A BEAR-Y GOOD TIME! Join us for some fun stuffing a bear or two. These cuddly bears will make their way into the arms of our youngest patients at Emerson Hospital. Spend an hour or three! No sewing experience is necessary. Children 12 and older are welcome but should be accompanied by […]
The Nature Connection, a non-profit organization, is offering a training session for volunteers who would like to help deliver monthly nature-based therapeutic programs to elders and youth in need throughout Greater Boston. Volunteers should have experience or interest in environmental education, psychology, social work, occupational therapy or the arts; or have worked with people with disabilities, youth, […]
Delight your child or grandchild with an afternoon for just the two of you! Bring a favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal to join you for tea or cocoa and take part in a simple craft. Tea served in Brooke Hall with jewel-like silken tea infusers crafted by Tea Forté of Concord makes the experience […]
In its 10th year, GirlPower! Be Who You Are™ workshops, discover fun and creative ways to move and express feelings, make connections with other girls and explore ways to add zest and vitality in life. Spend a winter afternoon exploring yoga, dance, Pilates and martial arts. Prepare a vision board with the theme of "Inspirational […]
For children ages 4-5. Developmentally appropriate skills, fun and etiquette are emphasized. Racquets will be provided if needed. Class Length: 30 Minutes Location: Spring & Fall-Emerson Tennis Courts Winter-Hunt Recreation Center Min/Max: 3/4 Ages: 4-5 years old Begins Monday January 8th and ends Monday February 26th 2 times to choose from: 1:30-2 and 2:00-2:30
Make meal preparation easier and quicker by having good knives, and learning how to use them efficiently. This knife skills hands-on class is the most useful skill in cooking. You will learn how to hold a knife, how to cut, slice, mince, julienne and more without cutting yourself. Bring a 3 inch peeler, and a […]
Join Chris Petrini as he presents his travel video of his 2016 climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro, one of our Seven Summits, followed by photos of a magnificent family safari in the Serengeti.
Finance Committee Public Hearing for Annual Town Meeting for School Budget & Articles; Community Preservation Articles
Use Facebook on the Go Learn how to access Facebook using either the mobile app or the mobile site via an Internet browser to be able to keep in touch with family and friends when you're on the go. Please bring your device and your login and password (if you already have an account) to […]
Produce your own Music Video! In this 4-week course you will learn what it takes to choreograph, direct, tape and edit your own Music Video using CCTV’s State of the art chroma-key (Green Screen!) studio and field equipment.
Fran Spayne, Holistic Therapist, Mind-Body Wellness Coach and Instructor with Emerson’s Steinberg Wellness Center for Mind and Body will moderate the evening and be speaking on the Mind-Body Interconnection as well as how Mindfulness can keep physical symptoms at bay.
Eligibility: Pre-K* to Grade 6 - *age 5 by September 1, 2018 - no exceptions Season Dates: Games are played on Saturdays Pre-K to Grade 4: April 28 - June 9, 2018 with no games scheduled on Memorial Day weekend. Grades 5 and 6: April 7 to June 9, 2018 with no games scheduled on […]
When the United States entered World War II, Italian nationals living in this country were declared enemy aliens and faced with legal restrictions. Several thousand aliens and a few U.S. citizens were arrested and underwent flawed hearings, and hundreds were interned. Shedding new light on an injustice often overshadowed by the mass confinement of Japanese […]
How do you shop for clothes? Do you go to a department store at the mall, buy online or through mail order catalogues, shop locally at specialty shops, or frequent consignment shops? How did Concordians in the 18th and 19th centuries acquire their clothes? Who were the style-setters? As part of the state-wide MASS Fashion […]
Presentations by Warrant Article Petitioners, the Planning Board and Sponsors of Funding for 2229 Main Street (the NMI/Superfund site) redevelopment. An opportunity to prepare for the Town Meeting in April.
Come to the Seuss Party at the Main Library! There will be fun activities, snacks, and a puppet show. All ages welcome to join the party and a Storywalk in the front of the Library.
Whether you take a practice test with us or not, join us for a bootcamp where you will learn strategies and techniques to help you prepare for the ACT or SAT.
Concord Youth Theatre’s PLAYTIME THEATER is moving to the Harvey Wheeler Community Center in West Concord - 1276 Main Street, West Concord. Parking is in the back of the building. You can enter the parking lot on Church Street. All shows at 10:30am. $5/person, cash or check only - no advance sales. Suggested audience ages 2-9. Come […]
Enjoy maple treats and warm cider with friends and supporters of the farm. Learn about sugaring as our farmers boil local maple sap into syrup. RSVP to receive an email notification in case this event is postponed or cancelled due to weather.
