Monday Essentials: Christmas Week in Concord

1. School's Out: Concord's public school students broke for Christmas/Winter vacation on Friday, Dec. 20, according to the district's calendar, and they won't return to school after the New Year, on Thursday, Jan. 2.

2. Public Meetings Preview: According to the town website, the only public meeting scheduled for this week is the Concord Retirement Board at 9:30 a.m. on Monday. 

3. Christmas is Wednesday: Which means things like town offices, schools, the Postal Service, retailers, liquor stores, supermarkets and some restaurants will be closed. Plan accordingly. 

4. Children's Pageant & Christmas Eve Service: At 3:30 p.m. this Tuesday, Dec. 24, Trinity Episcopal Church invites all to attend the annual Family Service and Children's Christmas Pageant on Christmas Eve. Get the details here. 

5. Jenny the Juggler Variety Show: At 10:30 a.m. this Saturday, Dec. 28, professional performer Jenny the Juggler brings her interactive juggling, magic, music, singing, and physical comedy show to Barefoot Books. Get the details here.