An Antiques Show and an Art Opening on Nov. 1 in Concord

1. 44th Annual Concord Antiques Show: The annual antiques show, featuring more than 30 exhibitors, opens Friday, Nov. 1 at Trinitarian Congregational Church in Concord. Get the details here. 

2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for Nov. 1 include the Community Preservation Committee at 8 a.m. and the Local Option Local Income Tax Committee at 8 a.m. 

3. ICYMI: In case you missed it - Soon there will be no need to stop using your favorite app (or to pretend to stop using it) as your airplane takes off: the Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday that airlines "can safely expand passenger use of Portable Electronic Devices during all phases of flight." 

4. Close to Home: New England's Changing Landscape, Oil Paintings by Susanne Meterko: An exhibit featuring works by Acton resident Susanne Meterko opens at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1 at the Concord Art Association. Get the details here. 

5. Friday's Weather: The Friday forecast calls for the winds with rain to diminish to a few showers with a high of 68. Rain is expected to fall up to half an inch. Friday night's low temperature is going to dip to 48 degrees.