1. Board of Selectmen Meets Tonight: At 7 p.m. at the Town House and its lengthy agenda includes updates from the Tax Relief and Hugh Cargill Trust committees, an update from the Concord Nanae Network regarding the 15th Anniversary, consideration of an amendment to the regional agreement for ALS Ambulance Service and a discussion of animal control legislation.   2. A “Taste” of Parenting Through a Jewish Lens: Rabbi Natan Margalit, who instructed more than a dozen participants in last year's "Parenting" class at Kerem Shalom, will be facilitating a sample class at 4:15 p.m. this aftenroon. …

1. Film and Discussion: Nourish=Food + Community: The ConcordCAN Focus on Food Film and Discussion series presents Nourish at 7 p.m. this evening at Trinitarian Congregational Church. 2. Hunger Games at the Fowler Branch Library: The library is inviting middle- and high-schoolers for an evening of Hunger Games fun at the Fowler Branch Library. It starts at 6 p.m., with games, trivia, refreshments, and prizes for the best costume. The movie starts at 7 p.m. 3. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, there are no public meetings posted for today. 4. Do You Get Daily, Weekly and…

1. Fiscal 2013 Budget Planning: At 7 p.m. tonight, the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, Concord Public School Committee and Concord-Carlisle Regional School Committee will hold a joint FY13 budget planning meeting at the Town House. 2. Other Public Meetings Posted for Today: According to the town website, other public meetings posted for today include the Heywood Meadow Stewardship Committee at 9 a.m., the EDCO Collaborative Board of Directors at 10:30 a.m., the Historical Commission at 7 p.m. and the Historic Districts Commission, also at 7 p.m. 3. OARS Photography Contest: Got a few …

1. Al Filipov Peace & Justice Forum with John Hockenberry: The Forum, created in memory of Al Filipov who was tragically killed on Sept. 11, 2001, this year awards its Peace & Justice Award to John Hockenberry, journalist, author, and advocate for people with disabilities. Hockenberry a four-time Peabody Award winner and four-time Emmy Award winner, will be honored at the forum at 7 p.m. tonight at Trinitarian Congregational Church. 2. Qigong Sensory Training for Autism: From 1 to 4 p.m. today, Reservoir Family Wellness offeres a taining for parents on how to deliver a 15-minute massage to …

1. Vatican II Revisited: The Influence of Cardinal Newman: Holy Family Parish in Concord ishosting renowned scholar and Boston College professor Reverend Robert Imbelli at 7:30 p.m. this evening at Monument Hall as the inaugural speaker in a year long program of special adult Faith Formation sessions under the rubric Vatican II Revisited. $10 donations collected at the door. 2. Zentangle 101 Workshop: You can learn the art of Zentangle, a way of creating beautiful images from repeating patterns, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. today at Dabblers in West Concord. Zetangle has been called yoga for the mind…

1. Rachael Naomi, "Listening Generously": From 9:45 to 11:15 a.m., the Spiritual Enrichment Group at Trinitarian Congregational Church will listen together to Rachael Naomi's "On Being" podcast on "Listening Generously," regarding the difference between curing and healing, and how our losses help us to live. 2. Today in High School Sports: According to High School Sports.net, there is no CCHS high school sports action scheduled for today.  3. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, there are no public meetings posted for today. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more …

1. Up With People Perform: You've probably been hearing about this for weeks, but the he multinational cast of Up with People will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Concord-Carlisle High School to present its original preformance "Voices." Additional shows are scheduled for Sunday at CCHS. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted for today is the CASE Collaborative Board of Directors at 12:30 p.m. at the Ripley Building. 3. Buddhist teaching with Geshe Pema Dorjee: Jhamtse International, a Concord-based nonprofit, is offering a three-day …

1. Concord Waldorf Park Drop-in: At 9:30 a.m. this morning at West Concord Union Church, caregivers with children ages 0 to 3 are invited to a drop-in play group with Waldorf teacher Lucy.  The morning follows the gentle rhythm of free play, wholesome snack, circle time and a small puppet show. Drop-in cost is $5 per child, $10 maximum per family. 2. Up With People Perform in Sudbury: You've probably been hearing about this for weeks, but the he multinational cast of Up with People will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School to present its original …

1. CCHS Building Committee Meets at 5 p.m. Tonight at Concord-Carlisle High School and its agenda includes a schedule update and the bus depot study results and discussion. 2. Also at 5 p.m. at the CCHS Library will be a joint School Committee meeting, and their agenda includes a response to the RFP for bus parking rentals and a vote to to approve School Bus & Vehicle Parking RFP – Bid Award.   3. Book Discussion: Rohr's Breathing Under Water: Sharon Dickinson will lead a book discussion group focusing on Richard Rohr's book Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps. at 7 p.m…

1. Concord/Carlisle Girl Scout Sign Up: The Carlisle and Concord Girl Scouts are kicking-off the year by hosting Girl Scout sign up days from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Concord Scout House, Tuesday, September 11 then again next Thursday, September 20, at the CSA Fair before Back to School Night. Stop by, meet new friends and learn about the exciting program options focusing on the arts, technology, outdoor adventure, health, beauty and more. For more information, email CCGirlscouts@gmail.com. 2. Anti-Bullying Workshops: Up With People has arrived in town and will be conducting anti-bullying workshops…

1. BOS to Talk School Bus Solutions, Bottle Banning Bylaw: The Board of Selectmen meet at 7 p.m. tonight at the town house and the agenda includes updates on the School Committee request for short- and long-term solutions for a bus transportation facility on town land, and on the AG-approved bylaw regarding the sale of water in plastic bottles. 2. Up with People Cast Arrives: There's been a lot of lead up, but the "Up with People" cast will finally arrive in Concord this evening. The cast will roll in to Concord-Carlisle High School around 6 p.m., and then their host families will pick them …

1. Early Childhood Music Program: The Concord Free Library and the Concord Conservatory of Music are partnering for a new monthly program beginning at 10 a.m. this morning, which be designed as an early music education class for children ages 1 to 5-years-old. This innovative and fun activity will be led by Linda Emmanuel, a Dalcroze Eurythmics teacher at CCM who will lead a monthly hour-long classes. Sessions will alternate between the Main Library and the Fowler Branch, beginning with the main library at 10 a.m. 2. Ali Manion with the Workingman's Band: Vocalist Ali Manion sings pop rock …

1. State Primary Day: State primaries are today, and the polls in Concord will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. For sample ballots and information about precincts and polling locations, head over to the town website. 2. The Art of Story: Illustration and Narrative Art: Meet Emerson Umbrella artists Wayne Geehan, Sing Hanson, Deb Loverd, Julia Miner, Max Payne, and  Ilse Plume, and invited guest artist Annie Downes Catterson at the opening reception for this exhibit, from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight at the Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts. 3. Hank Phillippi Ryan reads from and signs The Other Woman: …

1. Citizens Committee to Study School Transportation: Is meeting at 7 p.m. this evening at the Concord Free Public Library, and its agenda includes citizen comments, reports and issues for discussion, a review of questions/comments from its Aug. 16 public hearing, committee member updates and more. 2. Other Public Meetings Posted for Today: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Tax Relief Committee at 8:30 a.m., the Cemetery Committee at 7 p.m., the Natural Resources Commission at 7 p.m., the Comprehensive Sustainable Energy Committee at 7:30 p.m. and the…

1. Welcome Back! Today's the first day of the 2012-2013 school year for the students of the Concord Public Schools and Concord-Carlisle Regional High School.  2. CCHS Building Committee: Meets at 6 p.m. this evening at Concord-Carlisle Regional High School, and its agenda includes correspondence, a recap from the Aug. 22 community forum recap and a discussion and vote to fund a bus depot study process. Also tonight, there could be more informatin following last week's meeting with the MSBA. 3. Other Public Meetings: Also meeting today, according to the town website, are the 2229 Main Street …

1. Concord Public & Concord-Carlisle Regional School District Policy Subcommittee: It's meeting at 7:30 a.m. this morning at the Ripley Administration Building on Meriam Road. 2. Free Fun Fridays at The Discovery Museums: The Highland Street Foundation’s Free Fun Fridays program is offering free admission to The Discovery Museums from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today. 3. Looking Ahead to Labor Day: Don't forget, Concord's municipal offices will be closed next Monday, Sept. 3, for Labor Day. However, according to the town website, curbside collection is not affected by this or other Monday holidays, …

1. Ice Cream Socialize with the New Assistant Library Director: The Concord Free Public Library is welcoming Assistant Library Director Deb Ervin to the library today with a meet and greet over ice cream from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the main branch. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted for today is the Citizens Committee to Study School Transportation, which meets at 7 p.m. at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center in West Concord. 3. Help Others Dress for Success: The Attias Group Real Estate, located on Thoreau Street, continues its clothing …

1. CCHS Building Project Goes Before the MSBA: The Massachusetts School Building Authority's Facilities Assessment Subcommittee is scheduled to hear an update this morning from the Concord-Carlisle Regional School District regarding the status of the design for its proposed high school building project, for which the MSBA suspended funding in June after the project went beyond the approved budget and scope. 2. Arts & Crafts at Barefoot Books: Looking for something to do with the kids as summer winds to a close? Head over to Barefoot Books for some arts and crafts at 11 a.m. this morning. …

1. After-Work Networking: The Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce is hosting a business-after-hours networking event at at Trail's End Cafe from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. this evening. It's free for MWCOC members, $10 for non-members who pre-register and $20 for non-members at the door. 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., a Natural Resources Commission site visit at 4 p.m. and the Transportation Advisory Committee at 7 p.m. 3. Rubber Bridge: At…

1. Formalizing What Locals Knew to be True: The Massachusetts Cultural Council last week added the Concord Center Cultural District to the list of sites designated as Cultural Districts following approval of the designation at a board meeting last week. In addition to Concord, districts in Lowell, Natick, and Shelburne Falls also received the designation, the MCC said. 2. Community Contra: There's a weely Monday community contra dance at 7:30 p.m. at the Concord Scout House, located on Walden Street. Cost is $8. 3. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, there are no public …