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A roundup of events taking place today in Concord.1. 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.m. and 6 p.m. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted for today is the Planning Board at 7 p.m. A planned School Committee meeting has been postponed until tomorrow. 3. Fenway Park Winter Light Show: Still bummin' about the Patriots' season-ending loss to the Ravens? Get excited about the Red Sox season by checking out a “Fenway Park Winter …
1. It's MLK Day. In case you were wondering what's open and closed in Concord this holiday, we've got a handy little list for you right here: What's Open, Closed on Martin Luther King Day in Concord. 2. What's It Mean? The great civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was, in a word, revolutionary. And each year in January, we Americans of all races, creeds, economic circumstances and skin colors, take a day to reflect on what MLK meant to our country. Some use this occasion to serve their neighbors and communities. Read more about the MLK Day of Service here. 3. Honoring MLK …
1. African Drumming with RhythmKids at Barefoot Books: At 4 p.m. this afternoon at Barefoot Books, Tom Foote of RhythmKids will lead a "wild drumming adventure." 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 a Board of Selectmen's executive session to discuss land acquisition at 5:30 p.m 3. Once on This Island: At 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Concord Museum, Concord Youth Theatre presents Once on This Island. Tickets are $13, but seating is limited, so purchase your tickets in advance…
1. Concord Housing Development Corporation Accepting Small Grant Program Applications: The CHDC is now accepting applications for the first round of its Small Grant Program, designed to provide assistance to Concord residents to make repairs and alterations to their homes for safety and health reasons. Applications should be submitted by Thursday, Jan. 31 for consideration in this funding round and may be dropped off at the Planning Division offices on 141 Keyes Road. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Board of Assessors at…
1. Grassroots Group to Host Educational Public Forum on Gun Violence at Lincoln-Sudbury: A Sudbury-based grassroots group, Citizens for Sensible Gun Policy, will host a public educational forum entitled "Gun Violence in America: How Can We Affect Meaninful Change," at 7 p.m. at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. The, co-sponsored by Lincoln-Sudbury Adult Education, will be moderated by Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian. 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 …
1. Solar on the Roof in Concord: At this free presentation, at 7 p.m. tonight at the Concord Free Public Library, you can "learn all you need know about the Federal, State and Concord Light Plant's incentives which make going solar easy and affordable. Learn the benefits and disadvantages of leasing vs. purchasing." 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include a Conservation Coffee 7:30 a.m., the Council on Aging at 5:30 p.m., the Concord School Committee at 6 p.m., the Planning Board at 7 p.m., the Library Committee at 7 p.m. and the …
1. Yoga/Art Workshop- Mandalas at Barefoot Books: At 4:30 p.m. today, there's a one-hour workshop at Barefoot Books combining yoga and Mandala making, an ancient art form used in many cultures as a tool for self-discovery and meditation, this time using a protractor. Costs $14 and preregistration is required. More info. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the CC Adult & Community Education Adviosry Committee at 4:45 p.m. and the Community Preservation Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Cell Phones for Soldiers Collection Drive: Through …
1. Faculty Concert - Piano Trio Schubert & Shostakovitch: Concord Conservatory of Music’s Faculty Concert Series continues at 7 p.m. tonight with Paul Jacobs’ Piano Trio performing “Light and Darkness” works by Schubert and Shostakovitch. Jacobs will be performing with Yu-Wen Chen (violin), and Nick Dinnerstein (cello). CCM is located at the West Concord Union Church. 2. Thursday Author Series: Concord resident James A. Chu, consulting psychiatrist at McLean Hospital and Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, has written a new edition of his “Rebuilding …
1. Rise Up and Call Her Name: Beginning at 9:30 a.m. this morning at First Parish, the Wright Tavern Center for Spiritual Renewal introduces "Rise Up and Call Her Name," a spiritual inquiry focused on the Sacred Feminine. According to the event description, this course is "a woman-honoring journey into global Earth-based spirituality to learn about goddesses from a variety of traditions, hear and tell personal stories, create sacred art, participate in rituals, discuss questions in feminist spirituality, and engage in personal discovery together." Costs $40 for materials for more information…
1. Story Time with Puppets: At 10:30 a.m. today at Barefoot Books, you can find a spot on the storyteller throne, pick out your child's favorite Folkmanis puppet (or try a new one on for style!) and let the tales begin at "Puppet Storytime." 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 Council on Aging at 5:30 p.m., the Concord School Committee at 6 p.m., the Planning Board at 7 p.m., the Library Committee at 7 p.m. and the Comprehensive Sustainable Energy Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Cell Phones …
1. Tot Music Concert: Looking or something to do with kids this morning? There's a free sing- and play-along Children's Concert with Sarah Gardner at 10:30 a.m. this morning at the Hunt Recreation Center. 2. BOS Back in Action: The Board of Selectmen meets at 7 p.m. tonight at the Town House and its agenda includes the police chief talking possible alcoholic beverage license violations, and quite a bit about the warrant for April's annual Town Meeting. 3. Other Public Meetings: According to the town website, other public meetings posted for today include the Planning Board at 7:45 a.m. and …
1. Play-Doh Fun: From 3:30 to 4 p.m. today at Barefoot Books on Thoreau Street. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, there are no public meetings posted for today. 3. Cell Phones for Soldiers Collection Drive: Through Jan. 31, the Holy Family Parish Youth Ministry and the non-profit Cell Phones for Soldiers are asking Concord residents to help troops call home by donating gently-used cellular phones. Residents can donate their phones at the specially marked boxes at the entrances to Holy Family Parish Church in Monument Square or at the Holy Family Parish Offices at 55 …
1. West Concord Pharmacy Honors Employees for Outstanding Service: Diane Briner, a pharmacist and pharmacy manager of the West Concord Pharmacy was recently honored for 30 years of service. The pharmacy also honored other employees, including Katie McWilliams of Concord, a certified pharmacy technician, Jenny Jones, a certified pharmacy technician and Maynard resident, and Ellen Davis, a customer service representative and Hudson resident. McWilliams, Jones and Davis were honored for 15 years of service. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for …
1. Cell Phones for Soldiers Collection Drive: Beginning New Year's day through Jan. 31, the Holy Family Parish Youth Ministry and the non-profit Cell Phones for Soldiers are asking Concord residents to help troops call home by donating gently-used cellular phones. Residents can donate their phones at the specially marked boxes at the entrances to Holy Family Parish Church in Monument Square or at the Holy Family Parish Offices at 55 Church Street in West Concord. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Natural Resources …
1. First Night Festivities: Looking to formalize those last-minute plans for rining in the new year? We just so happen to have a refresher of Boston's First Night Festivities right here? 2. Make Noise-Makers to Ring in the New Year: Looking for crafts with the kids this afternoon? Why not head over to the Discovery Museums in Acton between 12 and 3 p.m. today to make your own noise makers and create party hats to use as you celebrate the coming of a new year. 3. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, there are no public meetings posted for today. 4. Like Us On Facebook -- If…
1. Fun for Teens -- Vacation Movie at Fowler: At 1:30 p.m. this afternoon at the Fowler Branch Library, there will be a showing of “Moonrise Kingdom” specially geared toward teens. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, there are no public meetings posted for today. 3. Ed Morgan Sing-a-long: At 3 p.m. this afternoon at the Concord Free Public Library's main branch, there will be a sing-a-long with Ed Morgan -- it's one of the most popular activities of the month. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and engagement, like Concord Patch on Facebook. Over there, …
1. Fun with Duck Tape: Yes, really. An afternoon session at Dabblers in West Concord provides instructions for making silver or colored duct tape wallets, hair bows, belts, flowers and more. The "fun" starts at 1 p.m. and costs $15/session and $1ofor each additional family member/friend. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, there are no public meetings posted for today. 3. Early Childhood and Group Voice Registration: Registration for the Concord Conservatory of Music's early childhood and group voice programs is now open. 4. Do You Get Daily, Weekly and Breaking News …
1. Warhammer Paintball: Here's the explanation: From 1 to 2:30 p.m. today at Dabblers, there's an introduction to the Warhammer 40K game and rules in a fun setting. Each child will command one character in a simple tournament, and then personalize their model before taking it home. It's $15/session; $10.00 for each additional family member/friend. 2. Today in Town Meetings: According to the town website, there are no public meetings posted for today in Concord. 3. "Holiday Art Show:" Gallery Seven, down on Nason Street in Maynard, is hosting its fifth Annual "Holiday Art Show," featuring 13 …
1. Musketaquid 2012 Winter Solstice: At 6 p.m. this evening at the Old Cow Pasture on Lowell Road, gather around the blazing riverside Solstice fire with warm song and good friendship to celebrate light on this darkest night. Featuring Keepers of the Solstice Fire, Earth Drum Council, Voices for the Earth Chorus, and Snow Crow. Follow luminaria from the Lowell Road Boat Launch to the Fire. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted for today is the Concord Retirement Board at 8:30 a.m. 3. Holiday Handbell Concert at Barefoot Books: The handbell …
1. #Cards4Nathan: In case somehow you haven't heard, hundreds of area police officers are in Virginia today to deliver cards and gifts to Nathan Norman, a young boy who, as reported on New Milford Patch, was diagnosed with brain cancer three years ago and loves police and firefighters. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeeting posted for today is the Personnel Board at 5 p.m. 3. Family Trees: Now in its 17th year, Family Trees, an exibit that celebrates childrens literature at the Concord Museum, is open and runs through Jan. 1. 4. Like Us on …
