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A roundup of events taking place today in Concord.1. Cookies with American Girl Author Jacqueline Dembar Greene: Part of the Concord Festival of Authors, Nashoba Brooks School is hosting American Girl Author, Jacqueline Dembar Greene, who'll talk about the personal stories and historical events that helped her create the series. The evening of fun, including cookies and refreshments, a book signing, and a raffle for an American Girl Rebecca doll, begins at 7 p.m. at the Nashoba Brooks School. 2. 4th Annual Intel-OARS Environmental Innovators Contest: Students from grades 9-12 in the Assabet, Sudbury, and Concord River watershed communities …
1. The Invisible Wounds of War: As part of the Concord Festival of Authors, physician John A. Parrish will discuss "his wartime work in Vietnam and his 40-year struggle with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder" at 7:30 p.m. this evening at Emerson Hospital's Chenery Conference Room. 2. American Revolution Round Table: The true meaning of Paul Revere's ride will be the topic at 7 p.m. tonight at Minute Man National Historical Park, at 250 North Great Rd, Lincoln, where David Hackett Fisher will read from "Paul Revere's Ride" and Lincoln Minute Men re-enactors Rick Wiggin and Jim Hogan will discuss …
1. "Genetic Roulette" Showing: As part of the Friday Night Focus on Food Film Series, ConcordCAN and Trinitarian Congregational Church is hosting a showing of "Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of our Lives." Doors open at 7 p.m., and the film starts at 7:30. 2. Concord Festival of Authors: If you haven't already, check out the lineup for this year's Festival of Authors. There aren't any events today, which means now's the perfect time to pick one or more to attend. 3. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, there are no public meetings posted for today. 4. Do You Get Daily, …
1. 4th Annual Intel-OARS Environmental Innovators Contest: Students from grades 9-12 in the Assabet, Sudbury, and Concord River watershed communities are invited to develop creative ideas on how to solve our local water problems and enter the fourth annual Inte-OARS environmental innovators contest. First, second, and third prize winners will receive up to $500, and other prizes will also be awarded. Head over to the OARS website for more information. 2. Consuming Passion: Food as Metaphor in Art: "Consuming Passion: Food as Metaphor in Art" is an exhibit at Concord Art Association that …
1. 14th Middlesex State Representative Candidates' Night: State Rep. Cory Atkins, D-Concord and Michael Benn, the Concord Republican challenging for her seat, will appear at a League of Women Voters candidates forum at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Willard Elementary School. 2. Question the Candidates: There's still time to submit your own questions for Atkins and Benn. Voters can suggest questions for the forum moderator to ask by emailing questions@lwvcc.org. The deadline for emailed questions has been extended to 5 p.m. today, Oct. 17. 3. Today in Public Meeting: According to the town website, …
1. Wakeup With Sustainable Concord: There's a Sustainable Concord Coffee at 7 a.m. this morning at Harvey Wheeler Community Center. "Public Health and Sustainability in Concord" is the topic du jour. 2. Alzheimer's Care: Helpful Tips for the Caregiver: At 6 p.m. this evening, Cooperative Elder Services of Concord, located at 7 Chamberlin Drive, is hosting a presentation on "Alzheimer's Care: Successful Interventions for Challenging Behavior." It's free, but pre-register with Meg Johnson at 978-318-0046 or m.johnson@elderdayservices.com. 3. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town …
1. Keeping Your Family Safe Online: At 9:30 a.m. this morning at Concord-Carlisle High School, MyUntangled Media, is hosting an adults only class will teach you the tools to set up a safe online world for your family by developing a strategy for managing and monitoring your household’s technology, learning how to identify cyberbullying and predators, establishing time and use limits, and using social networks safely by controlling privacy settings. Costs $15. 2. Town Meetings Posted for Today: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Board of Selectmen at 7 …
1. Ag Exhibit Opening: A new exhibit celebrating the town's agricultural history, “The Greatest Source of Wealth: Agriculture in Concord," opens today. The specially-commissioned film, A Local Love, will play during the daytime at the Concord Museum. 2. Gary Hirshberg of Stonyfield Farm: And then tonight, Gary Hirshberg, co-founder and chairman of Stonyfield, will be speaking at Middlesex School on “Inventing a Truly Sustainable Future" in a free program that begins at 7 p.m., also as part of the exhibit's opening events. 3. Monthly Dance Party: The Swing Dance Studio is hostings it's first …
1. Moms' Comedy Night Out: At 7 p.m. tonight, Barefoot Books on Thoreau Street is hosting a "Moms' Comedy Night Out" to support Families First Parenting. Entertainer Marcy Goldberg Sacks promises to add lightness to the craziness of parenting with her talk: Surviving Motherhood Through Humor, and up to 40 percent of the evening's sales will benefit the non-profit organization Families First. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Board of Appeals at 7 p.m., the Board of Assessors at 7 p.m., the Citizens Committee to Study …
1. Cambridge Turnpike Improvement Project: At 7:30 p.m. this evening at 141 Keyes Road, the Public Works Commission is inviting residents to a public information meeting on the town's Cambridge Turnpike improvement project. According to the town website, the purpose of the meeting is to provide a project overview, review results of a community questionnaire, discuss design priorities and gather community comment about the project, which seeks to alleviate flooding and improve traffic congestion and safety. 2. Leasing Your Land to a Farmer: Concord's Agriculture Committee and the New Entry …
1. Robert Richardson's Thoreau Lecture & Book Signing, "October, or Autumnal Tints:" Scholar Robert Richardson will give a talk on Concord's favorite son, author and naturalist Henry David Thoreau, on Tuesday, Oct. 9th at 7:30 pm at First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Road. It's to celebrate publication of an illustrated edition of Thoreau's essay, "October, or Autumnal Tints," with a biographical Introduction by Richardson. A reception and book signing will follow. Free and open to the public. Info: 978-369-9602 2. Public Meetings Posted for Today: According to the town website, public …
1. It's Columbus Day: Here's your breakdown of what's open and what's closed. 2. What It's All About: Columbus Day remembers Italian explorer Christopher Columbus’ long journey across the Atlantic Ocean to the “New World," which he completed in 1492. 3. Local Events: Barefoot Books, on Thoreau Street has drop-in activities for childen age 2 and older from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. this morning. Kids can make their own sailor hat and explorer's binoculars, and design a flag to go atop their ship, while The Barefoot World Atlas will be discounted for participants. Costs $4, according to the entry on …
1. Exhibit Opening: "This Garden Spot of Concord, Mass: Farming at Nine Acre Corner" opens today with a reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. this evening at the Concord Free Public Library. At the opening reception, speaker Kristin (Anderson) Emerson will reminisce about her grandmother, Esther Wheeler Anderson, and life on the Wheeler family farm at Nine Acre Corner. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, there are no public meetings posted for today. 3. Sing for a Saint -- Music of Hildegard von Bingen: At 7:30 p.m. tonight at Trinity Episcopal Church, Cristi Catt leads The …
1. Zumba with Judy Welcome Back Party: Zumba with Judy is back in Concord, at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings at the Gervais Dance Studio on Sudbury Road. Costs $16 for a drop in class. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted or today include the Cemetery Committee at 7 p.m., the Natural Resources Commission at 7 p.m., the West Concord Advisory Committee at 7 p.m., the Transportation Advisory Committee at 7 p.m. and the Comprehensive Sustainable Energy Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Pink Hair For Hope: A good one over in Acton -- At 4:30 p.m. today, Sean …
1. Crosby's Corner Meeting: An informational meeting on the Rte. 2/Crosby's Corner - Highway Improvement Project will be held at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Town House. Representatives from MassDOT, design engineer, Louis Berger Group and Contractor D.W. White will be available to discuss this reconstruction project including schedule and traffic impactt, with a question-and-answer perior to follow. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Concord and Concord Carlisle School Committees at 6:30 p.m. the Planning Board at 7 p.m. and …
1. Revealing Ramadan: At 9:45 a.m. this morning at Trinitarian Congregational Church, 14 Muslims will speak about the delights and gravity of Islam's holiest month. 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 Community Preservation Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Features Launching Today: In addition to the regular content you've become accustomed to finding here on Patch, we're pretty excited to launching today a trio of new features, …
1. Celestial City: At 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts, New Life Fine Arts Musical Theater presents its original adaptation of the classic story, “Celestial City: The Story of John Bunyan and His ‘Pilgrim’s Progress.'" Costs $20. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Concord Public Schools and Concord-Carlisel Regional School District Policy Subcommittee at 7:30 a.m. and the Local Option Local Income Tax Committee at 8 a.m. 3. Don't Forget About the Free PSAT Practice Test: Being offered at 9 a.m. …
1. Art Night Out - Ice Resin Pendant: From 6 to 8 p.m. at Dabblers, you can design two mini-collages and then turn them into high quality, customized jewelry preserved in Ice Resin.The $50 charge covers all of the materials included to make two pendants. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include a Board of Selectmen's executive session at 6 p.m., the Finance Committee at 7:30 p.m. and the Hanscom Area Towns Committee, also at 7:30 p.m. 3. Concord Patch is Getting a New Neighbor Today: Bedford-MA Patch launches later this afternoon. …
1. West Concord Advisory Committee: Meets at 7:30 p.m. today at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center and its agenda includes the proposed 50 Beharrell St redevelopment project by Oaktree Development. 2. Many Cancelled Meetings: Also according to the town website, there have been several CCHS Building Committee-related meetings cancelled for today, including the Site-based Subcommittee, Design Subcommittee, Finance Subcommittee, Communication Subcommittee and Sustainability Subcommittee. 3. Eco Arts & Crafts at Barefoot Books: A program at 11 a.m. today at Barefoot Books on Thoreau Street, …
1. Sustainable Concord Coffee: ConcordCAN's September coffee, to be held at 7:30 a.m. today at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center, features Paul Kirshen, a Concord resident and expert on adaptation to climate change and discussion will focus on preparing the community for a changing climate. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Trails Committee at 8 a.m., Concord Retirement Board at 8:30 a.m., the Board of Registrars at 11 a.m., the Conservation Restriction Stewardship Committee at 2:30 p.m. and the Recreation Commission at …
