The Umbrella Arts & Environment Program is pleased to present the Art Ramble 2018: "Nature Meets Narrative." Exhibit artists respond to the Hapgood-Wright Town Forest with work that either draws on or inspires fictional or factual narratives related to these Concord woods. These narratives may be purely imaginative, or related to the history, seasonal changes, […]

Please join us on Sunday, September 23 at 3pm, when Melissa Stewart - award-winning author of science books for children - presents her newest work, Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkers: Celebrating Animal Underdogs. There will be time for Q&A and book signing after the author presentation. Melissa Stewart is the award-winning author of more than 180 […]

Stone Soup Dinner 2018 is Sunday, September 23rd at Verrill Farm, 4pm June 5, 2017 by stonesoupconcord In 2007, Jim Wayman, a member of Concord’s Agricultural Committee, persuaded the town and a group of volunteers to host Concord’s first Stone Soup dinner. Jim loved the idea that a small town in Italy, Buonconvento, came together […]

The Umbrella Arts & Environment Program invites community members to bring their kayak/canoe/SUP (and life vests), a dinner dish to share, flashlights and headlamps for an almost-full harvest moon paddle Sunday September 23 from 4:30-8pm! We'll paddle from Concord Land Conservation Trust Wright Woods out to Brooks Island to enjoy some nature games, a late […]

Join us for some creative, open-ended art activities and a story. Turn your imagination on, and wear clothes you don't mind getting messy. For kids ages 18 months to 5 years old, with a caregiver.

Are you contemplating re-entering the workplace after a career break due to illness, care-taking, unemployment, or sabbatical? Re-launching your career can feel daunting, especially after having been away from it for a while. This class will help you think about your past career “story”, your transferable skills, and your hopes for the future. We will […]

Hazardous waste collection event for residents and businesses on Monday, September 24, 2018 from 4:00PM – 7:00PM.

Patriot Basketball presents its Boys' Preseason Clinic for boys in grades 1-8, starting Monday, September 24th at CCHS and running for 5 sessions. The clinics will feature individual and team instruction as well as game scrimmages. Registration and details are available at www.patriothoopclinics.com, where you can register and pay online. Walk-ins are also welcome.

The Concord Free Public Library is teaming up again with Debra's Natural Gourmet for a discussion of My Brilliant Friend, by Elena Ferrante. The book discussion will take place on Monday, September 24th at 7:00 p.m. at Debra's Natural Gourmet, 98 Commonwealth Avenue, in West Concord. Copies of the selected book will be available at […]

Ralph traveled to Cuba in the spring of 2016. He started in the south and headed north to Havana, stopping along the way to visit many towns. The people were very friendly and eager to share their culture.

While the media abounds with stories about the boom and bust cycle of bitcoin, most people don’t understand the basic principles of how cryptoassets like bitcoin work. This class explains the technologies “under the hood”, as well as relevant tools and the crypto ecosystem. Session 1 covers coin types, mining, forking, wallets, cryptography, blockchain basics […]

Grades 8-12 What do you GEEK? Comics, graphic novels, or RPGs? Anime, manga, music, or movies? TV shows or silly YouTube clips? Come hang out with other geeks! We will do a different geeky activity every month. You are welcome to bring your own video games or card games. Snacks will be provided. Registration is […]

Registration is open for a pair of lectures this fall by historian Gary Hylander, “America by the Book.” Through the lens of literature, Dr. Hylander will examine the cultural, political and historical issues that link imaginative literature to the texture of their times. Talks will be held Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. at the Gleason Public […]

In this workshop, the instructors from Toys in Box will teach you how to design a clip for snack bags using Tinkercad 3D design software and send it to a 3D printer to print during the class. This class is free and open to adults. Please register

Get more Internet savvy. We will go over the basics on how to keep you and your computer safe on the Internet. We will explore browsers and some essential settings and learn how to shop safely on the Internet. We will look at the differences between accessing the Internet on your mobile device as opposed […]

Please join us on Thursday, September 27 at 7pm, when Massachusetts-based author Eric Jay Dolin presents his new work of non-fiction, Black Flags Blue Waters. There will be time for Q&A and book signing after the author presentation. Eric Jay Dolin is the best-selling author of Leviathan and Brilliant Beacons. He and his family live […]

Hope your student will stay focused and calm while exploring the path to college? Join us for this FREE reception and conversation about how to encourage athletes and junior golfers to stay organized, find time to relax, and feel confident about the college application process. Chris Carpenter, Director of Golf at Nashawtuc Country Club in […]

CCHS Home Football Game vs. Wayland

CCHS Pink Dance to kick of "Kicks for Cancer" Weekend The Pink Dance, a CCHS student government event, will be Friday night September 28 after the football game For CCHS Students

If biking is more your thing, consider riding on the Open Table team of the Ride for Food. Organized by Three Squares New England, the Ride for Food happens September 29th, with 50, 25 and 10 mile rides. It’s a fabulous way to enjoy a beautiful fall day while raising money to end food insecurity. […]

Join us on Saturday, September 29th from 10-11:30am at the Barn Co-Op Nursery School's Open House! Located under the historic Scout House, the Barn school provides a unique learning environment for children ages 2 and up. Bring your children with you and come check out everything the Barn has to offer. The playground will be […]

Please join us for a special Saturday morning event, on September 29 at 11am. Josh Funk will present the launch event for his new picture book, Mission Defrostable! This is the third book in his wonderfully fun "Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast" series. Josh Funk is the author of Lady Pancake & Sir French […]

Craft beer tasting, wine, food trucks, vendors and fun family activities Verrill Farm 11 Wheeler Road, Concord Tickets include: *Music *Kids Activities *Beer & Wine Tasting Beer & Wine Tasters - $20 Non-tasters and kids -$5 concordrotaryoktoberfest.com Sponsored by Rotary Club of Concord

Take time to truly relax! Be Well Be Here non-profit founder Lara Wilson leads mindfulness meditation in collaboration with Young Living essential oils expert, Maria Coviello. Lara and Maria offer an afternoon of revitalization as we delve into the beneficial uses of seed-to-seal oils, then experience release and relaxation through easy restorative yoga and guided meditation. […]

Come Join Us for the Milldam Nursery School Fall Concert & Open House- Free & Open to the Public! Come for the food and dance, stay to learn more about the great school and community! When: Saturday, September 29, 2018, 3:30-5:00pm Where: Milldam Nursery School (behind the First Parish Church), 20 Lexington Rd, Concord MA. […]