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Weekend Agenda: Dance, Democrats and Uta Pippig Meets 'Little Women'
Consider these events as you fill in your weekend planner.
The weekend has arrived, but you’ve got no idea what you’re going to do? Patch is coming to the rescue with your best bets for the done-work-outta-here time.
Check out our picks for activities you won’t want to miss this weekend:
1. Trinity Forum: Søren Kierkegaard, Truth is Subjectivity
Where/When: Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm Street, Concord; 9 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 15
Why Go: Because the Sunday morning adult forums at Trinity Episcopal Church feature speakers sharing their experiences on one of six themes — word, worship, wonder, world, witness, work — each being an important aspect connecting faith with everyday life.
Pricing: Free
2. 8th Annual Benefit 5K Walk and 5K / 10K Run for Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House
Where/When: Alcott Elementary School 93 Laurel Street, Concord; 10:30 a.m. (registration begins), Sunday, Sept. 15
Why Go: Walk/Run Features electronic timing for either 5K or 10K Run!
Gifts for first 300 registrants!
Professional warm-up, ample water stations, healthy snacks!
Honorary Chair Uta Pippig will be in attendance!
All proceeds benefit education and preservation at Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House, beloved “Home of Little Women."
Pricing: 5K -- $25 for adults, $5 for under 18; 10K Runner -- $30 adult, $10 for under 18; Walkers -- $20 for adults, under 18 are free
3. Acton & Boxborough Democratic Committee Annual Picnic
Where/When: 14 Stow St., Acton; 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15
Why Go: For the chance to meet candidates from up and down the ballot, including four candidates for the gubernatorial election – Joe Avellone, Don Berwick, State Treasurer Steve Grossman and state Sen. Dan Wolf. Additionally, the committee expects expect to welcome Lt. Gov. candidate Mike Lake, US Rep Niki Tsongas, State Democratic Party Chair John Walsh, state Sen Barry Finegold, as well as Acton and Boxborough’s state Reps Cory Atkins and Jen Benson and state Sen Jamie Eldridge.
Pricing: Suggested donation of $10 for an adult or $20 for a family
4. Mostly Waltz Dance
Where/When: Concord Scout House, 74 Walden St., Concord; 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15
Why Go: It's an afternoon of waltzing and other couple dancing to fabulous live music. There's a waltz lesson from 2 to 3 p.m. and open dancing from 3 to 5:30 p.m.
Pricing:
1. Trinity Forum: Søren Kierkegaard, Truth is Subjectivity
Where/When: Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm Street, Concord; 9 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 15
Why Go: Because the Sunday morning adult forums at Trinity Episcopal Church feature speakers sharing their experiences on one of six themes — word, worship, wonder, world, witness, work — each being an important aspect connecting faith with everyday life.
Pricing: Free
2. 8th Annual Benefit 5K Walk and 5K / 10K Run for Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House
Where/When: Alcott Elementary School 93 Laurel Street, Concord; 10:30 a.m. (registration begins), Sunday, Sept. 15
Why Go: Walk/Run Features electronic timing for either 5K or 10K Run!
Gifts for first 300 registrants!
Professional warm-up, ample water stations, healthy snacks!
Honorary Chair Uta Pippig will be in attendance!
All proceeds benefit education and preservation at Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House, beloved “Home of Little Women."
Pricing: 5K -- $25 for adults, $5 for under 18; 10K Runner -- $30 adult, $10 for under 18; Walkers -- $20 for adults, under 18 are free
3. Acton & Boxborough Democratic Committee Annual Picnic
Where/When: 14 Stow St., Acton; 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15
Why Go: For the chance to meet candidates from up and down the ballot, including four candidates for the gubernatorial election – Joe Avellone, Don Berwick, State Treasurer Steve Grossman and state Sen. Dan Wolf. Additionally, the committee expects expect to welcome Lt. Gov. candidate Mike Lake, US Rep Niki Tsongas, State Democratic Party Chair John Walsh, state Sen Barry Finegold, as well as Acton and Boxborough’s state Reps Cory Atkins and Jen Benson and state Sen Jamie Eldridge.
Pricing: Suggested donation of $10 for an adult or $20 for a family
4. Mostly Waltz Dance
Where/When: Concord Scout House, 74 Walden St., Concord; 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15
Why Go: It's an afternoon of waltzing and other couple dancing to fabulous live music. There's a waltz lesson from 2 to 3 p.m. and open dancing from 3 to 5:30 p.m.
Pricing:
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