1. Support Group for People Facing Health Challenges: Will meet at 9:45 a.m. this morning at Kerem Shalom. This group provides an open, supportive environment where people facing health challenges can make connections with each other. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Historic Districts Commission at 7 p.m., the Historical Commission at 7 p.m., the Municipal Light Board at 7 p.m. and the Agricultural Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Songs and Stories for a Small Planet: At 10:30 a.m. this morning at Barefoot Books, there will be …

1. Vatican II Series: The Past, The Present and The Future: At 7:30 p.m. tonight, the Vatican II series at Holy Family continues with as Boston College professor Richard Gaillardetz addresses the Council in its entirety. Costs $10. 2. Today in Public Meeting: According to the town webiste, public meetings posted for today include the Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee at 6 p.m. and the Natural Resources Commission at 7 p.m. 3. Astronaut: Paintings by Scott Listfield: On view at Albright Art Gallery through May 26, Listfield's work "juxtaposes serene daily settings with humanity’s …

1. Brain Health Seminar at Debra's: At 7 p.m. this evening, Debra's Natural Gourmet will host an egaging seminar on how to keep your brain healthy naturally in which Tom Shea, director of Neurobiology and Neurodegeneration at UMass Lowell will discuss how your brain works and what nutrients it needs to stay healthy. This seminar is hosted by Debra's Nature Gourmet and sponsored by PERCEPTIV. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Historic Issues Group at 8 a.m., the Board of Selectmen at 6 p.m., the Planning Board at 6 p.m., …

1. Toddler Singalong with Ed Morgan: At 10 a.m. this morning at the Fowler Branch Library. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted for today is the Local Option Local Income Tax Committee at 8 a.m. 3. Jesus Christ Superstar: Continues at 8 p.m. tonight at the Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts. Cost $22. 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. Looks…

1. Proposed Bus Depot Site Visit: At 4 p.m. today, April 11, residents can join school officials and Nitsch Engineering for a site visit of the site of the proposed bus depot at the town landfill site off Walden Street. For safety purposes, residents are asked to park in the composting area. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Middle School Advisory Council at 7 p.m., the Board of Assessors at 7 p.m., the Finance Committee at 7:30 p.m. and the Board of Appeals at 7:30 p.m. 3. Astronaut: Paintings by Scott Listfield: On view …

1. Small Wonders Activity Program: At 10 a.m. this morning at the Concord Free Public Library there will be the final Small Wonders interactive program in which children age 18 months to 24 months are invited to enjoy stories, song and dance. 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 Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Committee at 8:15 a.m., the CCHS Site-Based Subcommittee at 2:30 p.m., the CCHS Build. Comm Finance Subcommittee at 4 p.m., the Public Ceremonies & Celebrations at 6 p.m., the High…

1. CCHS Students and ConcordCAN Present "A Delicate Balance" At 6:30 p.m. this evening at Concord-Carlisle High School, CCHS students and co-sponsor ConcordCAN will present their latest in the Life in the Balance film series: The award-winning film A Delicate Balance, which features candid interviews with some of the world's leading experts including mainstream researchers, doctors, nutritionists, cattle ranchers, environmentalists and politicians. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Hugh Cargill Trust at 9:15 a.m., the …

1. Storytimes: A pair of storytimes this morning, at 10 a.m. at the Concord Free Public Library and at 10:30 a.m. at Barefoot Books. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the CCHS Adult & Community Education Advisory Committee at 4:45 p.m., the  Board of Selectmen - Executive Session at 6:30 p.m., the Board of Selectmen at 7 p.m. and the Community Preservation Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Want Your Kid's Spring Sports Team Featured on Patch? We've got plenty of options for that, and you can read about them here. 4. Like Us on …

1. "Margaret Fuller in Love:" Author Megan Marshall will speak about her new biography at 7 p.m. tonight at the Concord Free Public Library.  2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, there are no public meetings posted for today. 3. Rain Barrels: Rain barrels are now being offered by Concord Public Works Water and Sewer division in partnership with Upcycle Products and can be ordered anytime before April 25. For pricing and information visit: www.upcycle-products.com 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and engagement, like Concord Patch on Facebook. Over there…

1. AC Grayling presents "The God Argument" At 7 p.m. tonight at the Concord Bookshop, author AC Grayling will discuss his latest book, "The God Argument: The Case against Religion and for Humanism." 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 Concord Housing Authority at 8 a.m. and the Historic Districts Commission at 7 p.m. 3. Emerson Umbrella Presents...Jesus Christ Superstar! At 8 p.m. tonight at the Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts. Tickets are $25 at the door. 4. Do You Get Daily, Weekly …

1. Astronaut: Paintings by Scott Listfield: On view at Albright Art Gallery through May 26, Listfield's work "juxtaposes serene daily settings with humanity’s technology and offenses," according to the event listing. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Concord Public School Committee Policy Subcommittee at 7:30 a.m. a Historic Districts Commission site visit at 8 a.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. 3 PAINTERS / 3 VISIONS: …

1. Declaring Dignity, A Community Talk: The goal of author Donna Hicks' Declaration of Dignity project is designed to help us begin shaping a world in which we are all considered invaluable, priceless, and irreplaceable. To share this important message with the community, and to celebrate their 25 years of quality educational programs, The Center for Parents and Teachers is bringing her to Concord at 7 p.m. tonight at Concord-Carlisle High School. Costs $15 at the door. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include a Conservation Coffee …

1. It's April Fool's Day: You won't see any joke stories here on Patch -- we'll leave the satire and fiction to The Onion. But you can feast your eyes these April Fool's Day facts. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town webiste, public meetings posted for today include the Alcott School Advisory Council at 5:15 p.m. and the Thoreau School Advisory Council at 6:30 p.m. 3. Rain Barrels: Rain barrels are now being offered by Concord Public Works Water and Sewer division in partnership with Upcycle Products and can be ordered anytime before April 25. For pricing and information visit…

1. Emerson Umbrella Presents...Jesus Christ Superstar: At 8 p.m. tonight at the Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts. Tickets cost $22 in advance and $25 at the door. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, there are no public meetings posted for today. 3. Good Friday Meditation: At 12 p.m. this afternoon at Trinity Episcopal Church, in which a special liturgy which contemplates the “what if” focuses attention on the importance of the Cross, the Passion story is chanted and prayers are read. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and engagement, like Concord …

1. Storytimes: A couple of storytime options this morning in Concord. There's one at the Concord Free Public Library at 10 a.m. and one at Barefoot Books at 10:30. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Open Space and Recreation Plan Update Committee at 7 p.m. and HATS Hanscom Area Towns Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Stylin' Survivors Fashion Show Fundraiser: At 6 p.m. tonight at the Knights of Columbus in Lexington, local Pan Mass Challenge team Savanna's Smiles will host a fashion show fundraiser featuring cancer survivors as …

1. Tenebrae Service: At 7:30 p.m. tonight, the Lenten service of "Tenebrae" will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church. service of repentence and laments focuses on the contrast of darkness and light. Concord resident soprano Sally Sanford will be joined by soprano Brooke Bryant to sing Francois Couperin's exquisite settings of the Lamentations of Jeremiah.  2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted for today is the Public Ceremonies & Celebrations at 6 p.m. 3. 3 PAINTERS / 3 VISIONS: Three more days to see this exhibition of paintings by three …

1. Looking Beyond the Plastic - Who Owns the Water? That's the topic for the Sustainable Concord coffee at 7:30 a.m. this morning at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center. Nisha Swinton, organizer for Food & Water Watch in Maine, will lead discussion on the issue of bottled water from the perspective of water as a public resource, according to the event description. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Trails Committee at 8 a.m., the Concord Retirement Board at 8:30 a.m., the Conservation Restriction Stewardship Committee at 3 …

1. Storytimes: There are two storytime events planned for this morning, at 10 a.m. at the Concord Free Public Library and at 10:30 a.m. at Barefoot Books. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, pubic meetings posted for today include the Board of Selectmen at 7 p.m. and the Board of Health at 7 p.m. 3. Rain Barrels: Rain barrels are now being offered by Concord Public Works Water and Sewer division in partnership with Upcycle Products and can be ordered anytime before April 25. For pricing and information visit: www.upcycle-products.com 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even …

1. Friday Flicks @ Fowler: At 7 p.m. tonight at the Fowler Branch Library, they'll be showing the Indian film "Dor." As with all the "Friday Flicks @ Fowler," admission is free, but seating is limited, so get there early – doors open at 6:30. For a full description go to Friends of the Concord Free Public Library Inc. on Facebook. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Local Option Local Income Tax Committee at 8 a.m. and the West Concord Advisory Committee at 5 p.m. 3. Woodstock Generation Reunion: The Tom Yates Group -- …

1. An Artists' Journey: Artisans Way is hosting a large grouping of Nan Hass Feldman's work in oils and works on paper, both framed and unframed through April 20. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 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 Board of Assessors at 7 p.m., the Historic Districts Commission at 7 p.m., the Historical Commission at 7 p.m., the Finance Committee at 7:30 p.m. and the Agriculture Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Old Cell Phones for Every Mother Counts: The Attias Group …