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A roundup of events taking place today in Concord.1. Why Free Play Is Crucial for Children and How You Can Make it Happen: At 7 p.m. tonight, Concord Children's Center is hosting a free talk for parents of children ages 3 to 12 years in which author-educators Peter Gray and Mike Lanza will explain why children need free play and how to make it happen. To register: Please call First Connections at 978-287-0221. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the White Pond Advisory Committee at 9 a.m., the CCHS Site-Based Subcommittee at 2:30 p.m., the CCHS Building Committee at 6 p.m., the…
1. It's Election Day: The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today for Concord's annual Town Election. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission at 9 a.m., the Board of Health at 7 p.m. and the Board of Registrars at 7:45 p.m. 3. Bridge: They're playing rubber bridge at 1 p.m. this afternoon 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," then you're missing out and need to click here to sign up for…
1. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the CCHS Building / Stage 2 Ttrade PreQualification Committee at 10 a.m., the Board of Selectmen at 6:30 p.m. and the Finance Committee Public Hearing at 7 p.m. 2. Town Elections are Tomorrow: Don't forget -- Concord's annual Town Elections are tomorrow. To view a sample ballot, click on the PDF posted to your right. 3. Storytimes: There's a storytime at 10 a.m. at the Concord Free Public Library and another one at 10:30 a.m. at Barefoot Books. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information…
EDITOR'S NOTE: The David Thorp Memorial Lecture listed under No. 1 has been re-scheduled for Thursday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. 1. David Thorp Memorial Lecture: At 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Holy Family/St. Bernard's Church in Concord Center, Holy Family Parish will present Reverend Frank DeSiano, CSP in a memorial lecture, who will lecture on the memory of David Thorp, who served Holy Family parish for slightly less than a year as its first Director of Faith Formation. From the event description "[Thorp's] death two years ago touched the hearts of thousands of people locally, not only in Holy …
1. Reclaim the legacy of Seed Saving: At 7:30 p.m. tonight at Thoreau Farm, Brian Connolly, noted field botanist, author of a NOFA seed production guide and FEDCO seed saver, will talk about the how and why of saving locally adapted non-GMO seeds in the context of climate change. The program supports the work of the ground-breaking Concord Seed Lending Library and introduces seed saving as a basic part of growing our own food. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Board of Assessors at 7 p.m., the Finance Committee at 7:30 p.m…
1. Recovering the American Oystercatcher: A Story of Collaboration and Success: At 5:30 p.m. this evening at the Concord Art Association, there's a program on "Recovering the American Oystercatcher," featuring Shiloh Schulte, coordinator of the American Oystercatcher Recovery Campaign at the Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences. 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 Central Middlesex Emergency Response Authority--Executive Board at 9 a.m., the Bruce Freeman Rai Trail Advisory Committee…
1. 'You Know When the Men are Gone': From 9:30 to 11:15 a.m., the Military Family Support Group and the Concord Monthly Book Group will hold a book discussion at the Concord Free Public Library on the book, You Know When the Men Are Gone, by Siobhan Fallon. For info on the event, contact Kathleen/Jake at Milfamilysg@gmail.com or 978 369-8593. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Hugh Cargill Trust at 8:30 a.m., the Council on Aging at 5:30 p.m., the Concord Public School Committee at 6:30 p.m., the Planning Board at 7 p.m., …
1. Musketaquid Parade Team Meeting: At 7 p.m. this evening at the Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts, there will be a team meeting for those interested in becoming involved in the planning process for the Musketaquid Earth Day Parade. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Ed Advisory Committee at 4:45 p.m., the Board of Selectmen at 7 p.m. and the Community Preservation Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Al-Anon/Alateen: Meets at 1 p.m. today at West Concord Union Church. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For…
1. Toddler Singalong with Ed Morgan: Musican and singer Ed Morgan will be at the Fowler Branch Library at 10 a.m. this morning for a toddler sing-a-long that's part of a music series billed as being "great for children and their families." 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted for today is the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Committee at 4 p.m. 3. Tea & Sweets at the Concord Museum: The Concord Museum is inviting you to invite a friend, neighbor or family member to the Museum's elegant Brooke Hall for a relaxing afternoon of tea and …
1. Concord Museum Farm to Lectern Speakers Series: Brian Donahue: At 7 p.m. tonight at the Concord Museum, Brian Donahue, an environmental historian, farmer and collaborator on the “New England Good Food Vision 2060” will be speaking as part of the "Farm to Lectern" speakers series. The speakers series is free, but reservations are required, at 978-369-9763 ext. 216. 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 Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Committee at 8 a.m., the Middle School Advisory …
1. Small Wonders Activity Program: Children age 18 months to 24 months are invited to attend Small Wonders, an interactive program of stories, song and dance at 10 a.m. this morning at the Concord Free Public Library. 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 Historical Commission at 12:30 p.m., Public Ceremonies & Celebrations at 6 p.m., the Board of Selectmen at 6:30 p.m., the CCHS School Advisory Committee at 6:30 p.m., the Board of Selectmen's Public Hearing on Planning Board Articles at …
1. GIRLPOWER! at Barefoot Books: Barefoot Books is celebrating International Women's Day (March 8) with stories of inspiring girls, women and grand-women from around the world. All welcome to this free storytime. At 4 p.m. this afternoon, Concord's own Susanne Liebich, director of GirlPower, invites girls (ages 8+) to learn self-care skills that include relaxation, breathing, stress release and more. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Conservation Coffee at 7:30 a.m., the Minuteman Technical High School Council at 4:30 p.m…
1. BOS To Hold Hearing On Warrant Articles: At 7 p.m. this evening at the Town House. 2. Other Public Meetings: According to the town website, other 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 of Selectmen, which will meet 6:30 p.m. in advance of the 7 p.m. hearing. 3. Al-Anon/Alateen: Meeting at 1:30 p.m. at West Concord Union Church. 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 …
1. Tad Hitchcock with the Workingman's Jazz Trio: They'll perform at 8 p.m. tonight at Concord's Colonial Inn. 2. Artist Reception with Nan Hass Feldman: It's at 6 p.m. this evening at Artisans Way. 3. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted for today is the CASE Collaborative Retirees' Health Insurance Trust Fund at 12:15 p.m. 4. Do You Get Daily, Weekly and Breaking News in Your Inbox? If the answer to that question was "No," then you're missing out and need to click here to sign up for the Patch Newsletter. 5. Cloudy with a Chance: Should be …
1. How to Prepare Your Home for the Market: At 7 p.m. tonight at Concord-Carlisle High School, Peggy Yalman, a top producing agent at Coldwell Banker in Concord, with the help of a local stager, will provide a lot of hints on how to get your house ready to sell in today's market. 2. Today In Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Historical Commission at 7 p.m., the Board of Assessors at 7 p.m., the Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:30 p.m. and the Agricultural Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Vatican II Revisited: The Church: At 7:30 p.m. tonight, …
1. Finance Committee Public Hearing: The Concord Finance Committee will hole a public hearing at 7 p.m. tonight at the Town House on the education budgets and Community Preservation Act articles that will be heading to annual Town Meeting this spring. 2. Other Public Meetings: According to the town website, other public meetings posted for today include the Public Ceremonies & Celebrations Committee at 6 p.m. and the Board of Selectmen at 6:30 p.m., before the FinComm hearing. 3. Small Wonders Activity Program: At 10 a.m. this morning at the Concord Free Public Library. 4. Do You Get Daily, …
1. "The Greatest Source of Wealth: Agriculture in Concord": The exhibit, which runs through March 17 at the Concord Museum, explores the changing agricultural landscape of Concord over time. 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., the Minuteman High School Council at 4:30 p.m., the Concord and Concord-Carlisle School Committes joint meeting at 6:30 p.m., the Concord Board of Health at 7 p.m., the Planning Board at 7 p.m. and the Concord …
1. Storytimes! There are two story times this morning in Concord. There's one at 10 a.m. at Concord Free Public Library and one 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 Board of Selectmen at 6:15 p.m., the Thoreau School Advisory Council at 6:30 p.m. and a Finance Committee Public Hearing a 7 p.m. 3. Old Cell Phones for Every Mother Counts: The Attias Group is collecting old cell phones for Every Mother Counts, and you can help by dropping off your unused phones at 48 Thoreau Street between 8:30 a…
1. A Teddy Bear Tea at the Concord Museum: Looking to make the last day of February vacation a special outing? Try sipping cocoa or tea in the Concord Museum’s Brooke Hall while enjoying sweet treats. Bring a favorite teddy orstuffed animal to join you and decorate a tiny tea cup for your teddy to take home for your own tea parties. Seatings are at 1:30 and 3 p.m. by advance reservation only. Costs $20/person for non-members. 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 …
1. Verrill Farm School Vacation Cooking Class: Today's class, Cooking with Kevin for Grades 1 - 3, takes place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Verrill Farm. Costs $25 per student and registration and prepayment are required. Call 978-369-4494 about availability. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Board of Selectmen for an executive session at 5:30 p.m., the Historic Districts Commission at 7 p.m. and the Finance Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Thursday Storytime Fun: At 10 a.m. this morning at the Concord Free Public Library, children age…
