Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18, 2021 2:00 p.m.  - 2:45 p.m. Join us on Martin Luther King Jr. Day for a conversation on Thoreau, Gandhi, and King with Congressman Ro Khanna whose grandfather, Amarnath Vidyalankar, was inspired by Henry David Thoreau and was jailed as part of Gandhi’s independence movement. Congressman Khanna and Museum Director Tom Putnam will […]

“Tea's proper use is to amuse the idle, relax the studious, and dilute the full meals of those who cannot use exercise,” declared the 19th-century English writer Samuel Johnson. Join us for a slideshow on the fascinating history of this world’s most-popular beverage--from China, Tibet, and India, to England, Russia, and the U.S. Along the […]

Join award-winning haiku poet Brad Bennett for a Zoom introduction to haiku, the most popular form of poetry in the world. Following an introduction to haiku, a short history, and a discussion of the major elements of the form, we’ll try our hand at writing a few using a prompt. Everybody is welcome to join […]

On the eve of the 2021 presidential inaugural, the Museum is partnering with Mass Humanities on a virtual screening of a new film JFK: The Last Speech, which explores the dramatic relationship between two American icons—John F. Kennedy and Robert Frost.  The documentary chronicles how JFK’s last speech in his home state of Massachusetts at the dedication of the Robert Frost […]

The PSAT provides students with an introduction to college admissions testing. Now that you've received the scores, it's time to formulate a plan. In this seminar-style class, families will learn how to interpret PSAT results, how to decide which test to take, and how to build a smart and effective testing calendar that maximizes student […]

ConcordCAN Sustainability Webinar Zero Carbon, Zero Bills for Concord, a Live Webinar On Zoom This webinar is taught by David Green, who has completed an energy transformation of his own home and has written a book about it. (Zero Carbon Home). The improvements he has made by installing insulation and air-sealing, heat pumps and solar PV […]

To prepare for what Joanna Macy calls "The Great Turning, we need to develop strength and cultivate new perspectives and even behaviors more in alignment with this new phase of our evolution. During these 4 weeks, through reading, exercises and conversation, we will open new perspectives as we nurture and sow seeds of hope that […]

Unlike a scarf, a neck cowl takes much less yarn & time to complete and has great potential for skill-building. It also makes a quick winter project. We will knit a cowl in-the-round on circular needles while practicing the rippled lace pattern called “Crest of the Wave.” This class will also cover reading the symbols […]

Does that morning Danish leave you craving another treat two hours later? Do you grab a candy bar to cope with your afternoon slump, and then reach for a cola or coffee to get out of your post-slump slump? If you’ve found that munching sugary snacks just makes you crave more sugary snacks, you’re not […]

Get a Sound Start in the New Year! Help your body auto-tune with 30 minutes of restorative sound healing led by certified Biofield Tuner, Julie Ramsdell. Using principles of coherent tone generation, Julie realigns the body on a cellular level through resonance and entrainment to release stress, restore clarity and instill inner calm. All you […]

'Great Decisions' is America's largest discussion program in world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book and meeting in a Zoom discussion group to watch the DVD and discuss the critical global issues facing American today. The entire program will run Jan. 21 - Mar. 18 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 […]

In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, please join the COA for this TedTalk by Dexter Dias, human rights lawyer. Racism thrives on your silence and apathy says Dias. Telling the story of a harrowing UK court case that spotlights the corrosive effects of injustice, Dias urges all of us to speak out and […]

Want to feel more vital, grounded, and centered no matter the swirl of activities and stressors in your life? Are you looking to boost your stamina and enhance your sense of wellbeing and joy? Experience a “daily energy routine” that can take as little as five minutes but keeps your body and psyche humming. You will learn the […]

The one thing we know about the upcoming school year, is that students will be challenged by the unexpected. They are offered hybrid and remote learning, and educators are planning more project-based and “asynchronous” learning. This one hour intensive will guide students through finding and applying tools that match their learning style – helping them […]

Join us for another virtual event in our wellness series as panelists discuss behavior and food. There will be suggestions for healthy snacks, comfort foods, and lifestyle changes. We will also explore ways to stay active and exercise ideas at home during the winter months. Panelists include: *Molly Deisroth-Kim - Clinical Exercise Specialist *Amy Noordzij, […]

Step from stress to start a new year of mindfulness and intention. Join mindful guide Natasha Johnson for a 30-minute meditation session to cope with Covid. This calming practice will help you to reset and discover simple skills to relax mind and body that can be accessed all year long. Meditation, a mindful practice backed […]

Join Library Assistant and Host Extraordinaire, Cary Stough for MONTHLY FAMILY TRIVIA. ~Sign up as family/group only~ Every third (sometimes fourth) Friday of every month via Zoom and Kahoot, from 7-8:30PM. Test your knowledge in a bevy of crazy categories! Win gift cards to local businesses! Laugh when Cary doesn't know how to pronounce historical […]

Join us for a pleasant morning needle felting owls via Zoom. Participants of this workshop will learn basic needle felting techniques, which are fun and easy to learn. All materials will be supplied and shipped to students in advance, shipping fees included. These one-day workshops are offered through The Umbrella @ Home virtual classes winter […]

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 […]

Concord Children's Center is accepting applications for infants, toddlers and preschoolers for the 2021-2022 school year. Families considering enrolling their children for the 21-22 school year at any one of our three sites are encouraged to attend an open house at the site(s) of interest to tour our facilities, meet staff, visit classrooms, see outdoor […]

In this generative workshop, you will explore the memoir genre, hear excerpts of personal essays and work on three prompts to create three vignettes for your memoir. There will be time to share our work and encourage each other’s efforts. We will get the creative juices flowing!

TWO DAYrt ONLINE WORKSHOP: Awesome Blossom: An Iris in Watercolor with Helen Byers Saturday + Sunday, 1:00PM - 4:00pm January 23 - 24 1:00 - 4:00PM

National Charity League, Inc. is a mother-daughter philanthropy organization open to girls living in Concord and Carlisle in grades 7-12. We will be hosting a virtual info session on Saturday, January 23 at 4 p.m. The Membership Drive has started, and we are opening NCL up to the Class of 2027, and possibly have a […]