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A roundup of events taking place today in Concord.1. Concord Orchestra Pops: At 8 p.m. tonight at 51 Walden, the Concord Orchestra's spring pops concert features Six, By George!, a medley of Gershwin tunes composed for the orchestra by Bernard Hoffer; the Yiddish comic classic “Rumenye, Rumenye” by Aaron Lebedeff, and a sing-along with music from My Fair Lady. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town webiste, there are no public meetings posted for today. 3. Toddler Singalong with Ed Morgan: At 10 a.m. this morning at the Concord Free Public Library, there will be a sing-a-long with Ed Morgan, the popular children's entertainer. 4…
1. West Concord Advisory Committee Open House: At 5:30 p.m. at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center, the West Concord Advisory Committee will host an Open House to talk about the influx of planned and proposed housing developments in and around the West Concord village. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include a Board of Appeals SITE VISIT at 7:30 a.m., the West Concord Advisory Committee at 5:30 p.m., the Historic Districts Commission at 7 p.m. and the Historical Commission at 7 p.m. 3. Left Behind: Evidence of Devotion & Destruction…
1. Trusting Fate plays at Main Street Market & Cafe: At 7:30 p.m. tonight at Main Street's Market and Cafe, Trusting Fate the acoustic trio of Paul Therkelsen, Mike O'Brien, and Susanna Doyle, will perform original music and select cover songs. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, publice meetings posted for today include the CCHS Building/Site-Based Subcomm at 2:30 p.m., the Natural Resources Commission at 7 p.m., and the White Pond Advisory Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. A Few Art Exhibits: If you haven't already, consider checking out some of the daily art exhibits …
1. Concord Free Public Library Art Jury: If you would like to participate, bring five pieces of your work, framed or unframed, to Special Collections at the Concord Free Public Library between 6 and 7 p.m. Slides are also acceptable; electronic files are not, and be sure that the work is clearly labeled with your name and contact information. Work must be picked up between 8:15-8:30 p.m. the same evening. The library closes at 9:00 p.m. For more information contact Conni at 978-318-3342 or cmanoli@minlib.net. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted …
1. A Few Art Exhibits: If you haven't already, consider checking out some of the daily art exhibits listed on the Celebrate Concord in May calendar, like Deborah Smith at Nasboba Brook Bakery and oil paintings by Kathleen McDonough at Artisan's Way. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Youth Advisory Board at 7:30 a.m., the Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Ed Advisory Committee at 4:45 p.m., the Personnel Board at 5 p.m. and the Community Preservation Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Al-Anon/Alateen: At 1 p.m. this afternoon at …
1. Tea House: At 3 p.m. today, Trail's End Cafe will host its first Tea House, featuring tastings of teas from Mark Wendell Tea Company, live music and homemade baked goods. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted for today is the Local Option Local Income Tax at 8 a.m. 3. StoryTime: At 11:30 a.m. at Barefoot Books. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and engagement, like Concord Patch on Facebook. Over there, we'll be asking questions, looking for feedback and continuing the conversation with the Concord community. See you soon…
1. Keller Williams Realty International RED Day: From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, agents from Keller Williams will be stationed at local supermarkets, including Crosby's in Concord and Donelan's and Roche Bros. in Acton, to collect items for Open Table. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Heywood Meadow Stewardship Committee at 9 a.m., the Middle School Advisory Council at 7 p.m. and the Board of Appeals at 7:30 p.m. 3. One World Women's Health Fundraiser: Starting at 10 a.m. this morning, Artisans Way will host its second …
1. Concord Area Humanists (CAH) present author Chris Stedman: At 7 p.m. tonight at First Parish in Concord, Chris Stedman will be talking to the Concord Area Humanists about his recent book, "Faithiest: How an Atheist Found Common Ground with the Religious." Costs $5. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Municipal Light Board at 8 a.m., the Willard School Advisory Council at 6:30 p.m., the Historic Districts Commission at 7 p.m. and the Public Works Commission at 7:15 p.m. 3. Classic Academy Award Winners Free Film Series: …
1. Alzheimer's Disease 2013, An Education Event: At 5:30 p.m. this evening at Harvey Wheeler Community Center, there will be a presentation of "Alzheimer's Disease 2013: Diagnosis, Prevention, Risk Factors, and Treatment," by Dr. Robert Stern, professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery Director of the BU Alzheimer's Disease Center's Clinical Core. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include a Conservation Coffee at 7:30 a.m., the Planning Board at 7 p.m., the Millbrook Tarry Task Force at 7 p.m. and the Comprehensive Sustainable Energy …
1. Identifying the Gifts of Our Students: Building Resiliency and Increasing Success While Reducing Stress, Anxiety and Depression: At 7 p.m. tonight at Concord-Carlisle High, the Center for Parents and Teachers (CPT) and facilitator Christine Duvivier will present a forum on how to identifying the gifts of students can prevent anxiety and depression and increase resilience in them. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Alcott School Advisory Council at 5:15 p.m., the Thoreau School Advisory Council at 6:30 p.m. and the Board …
1. Tastes of Concord: At 6:30 p.m. tonight at 300 Baker Ave, there will be nearly 100 wines, spirits and beers from West Concord Wine and Spirits, along with the best food Concord has to offer from Verrill Farm, 80 Thoreau, Concord Cheese Shop, Debra's Natural Gourmet, Vincenzo's, The Colonial Inn, AKA Bistro, and the soon-to-be-opened Bondir restaurant. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Concord Housing Authority at 8 a.m., the MAGIC Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination at 3 p.m., the Town Governance Study …
1. Celebrate Concord in May: A month's worth of events kicks off today. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Tax Relief Committee at 8:30 a.m., the CCHS Building Committee Site-Based Subcommittee at 2:30 p.m., the CCHS Building Committee at 6 p.m., the Natural Resources Commission at 7 p.m., the Cemetery Committee at 7 p.m. and the West Concord Advisory Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Act it Out! Storytime: At 10:30 a.m. this morning at Barefoot Books, the "Act it Out! Storytime" will be acting out stories enhances a child's …
1. Special US Senate State Primary: The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today in Lexington as Massachusetts voters will decide the the Democrat and Republican candidates who will face off in the general election this June for the right to fill the seat John Kerry vacated upon his appointment as Secretary of State. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Trails Committee at 8 a.m., the Conservation Restriction Stewardship Committee at 3 p.m. and the Board of Registars at 7:45 p.m. 3. Local Author Cal Armistead to Speak at …
1. Carleton-Willard At Home Information Session: At 11 a.m. this morning at Concord Free Public Library. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town webiste, public meetings posted for today include the Concord Retirement Board at 9:30 a.m., the Concord Public Schools and Concord-Carlisle Regional School committees at 6 p.m. and the Thoreau School Advisory Council/School Leadership Team at 6:30 p.m. 3. Story Time: At 10:30 a.m. at Barefoot Books. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and engagement, like Concord Patch on Facebook. Over there, we'll be asking questions, looking…
1. Arbor Day Tree Planting: At 10 a.m. this morning, a heritage apple tree will be planted at Heywood Meadow, a gift provided by the Garden Club of Concord's annual donation to honor Arbor Day. 2. Rory Block in Concert: At 8 p.m. tonight at the Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts, the Umbrella and Reasons to be Cheerful will present Rory Block with opening act David Maxwell. Costs $25 to $35, with proceeds benefiting Emerson Umbrella. 3. Left Behind: Evidence of Devotion & Destruction on the Gettysburg Battlefield: In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, the …
1. "The Clover House:" At 7 p.m. tonight at The Concord Bookshop, Henriette Lazaridis Power will be reading from her debut novel, The Clover House. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Public Works Commission at 6 p.m., the Board of Selectmen at 6:30 p.m., the Planning Board at 6:30 p.m., the Finance Committee at 6:30 p.m. the Concord & Concord Carlisle School Committees at 7 p.m. and the Board of Health at 7 p.m. 3. Vatican II: On Religious Liberty and Human Rights: At 7:30 p.m. tonight, at Holy Family will be hosting noted …
1. Bottle Bylaw On Tap at Town Meeting Tonight: An article seeking to repeal Concord's landmark single-serve bottled water banning bylaw will be taken up at annual Town Meeting tonight, and has a time certain of 7:30 p.m. at Concord-Carlisle High School. 2. Chris Curtis, Tornado Chaser: The West Concord 5 & 10's own Chris Curtis will speak about his 10 years as a tornado chaser and hurricane interceptor at 7 p.m. tonight at Concord Free Public Library. 3. Have Something to Say? Why not start a blog on Patch! Click here for more information on how to get started. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For …
1. Town Meeting's Back in Action: At 7 p.m. tonight at Concord-Carlisle High School. 2. BBB: Giving Tips in Wake of Boston Marathon Bombing: After fake charities and scams started popping up in the immediate aftermath of last Monday's Boston Marathon Bombing, the Better Business Bureau provided some tips on how to make sure your charitable donations go where they're supposed to. Check 'em out here on Patch. 3. Bridge: They'll be playing at 1 p.m. today at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center. 4. Do You Get Daily, Weekly and Breaking News in Your Inbox? If the answer to that question was "No," …
1. Annual Town Meeting: Gets started at 7 p.m. this evening at Concord-Carlisle High School. 2. Want to Review the Warrant? It's posted as a PDF to your right. 3. Info on Parking, Childcare for Town Meeting? You can find that right here. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and engagement, like Concord Patch on Facebook. Over there, we'll be asking questions, looking for feedback and continuing the conversation with the Concord community. See you soon! 5. Say It Aint Snow: Possible morning frost this morning before the day heats up into the low-50s, according to the National …
1. Dawn Salute: In recognition of the start of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, Concord will hold its annual Dawn Salute at 6 a.m. this morning on the Buttrick Hillside. The ceremony includes a 21-gun salute using both muskets from local Minute Man companies, as well as cannon volleys by the Concord Independent Battery. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted for today is a 7 a.m. site visit by the Board of Selectmen to McGrath Farm at 449 Barretts Mill Road. 3. Article 12 Information Session: This one's actually tomorrow, April 20…
