Israeli Pop Star Coming to Concord

Rita Jahanforuz will appear at Barefoot Books this Saturday, March 9 to introduce her first children’s book, ‘Girl with a Brave Heart.’

  Barefoot Books hosts its share of events, but not all of them feature international pop stars-turned-children’s book authors.  At 10:30 a.m. this Saturday, the Thoreau Street bookstore will host its newest author, Rita Jahanforuz, a Iranian-born Israeli pop star considered to be a global ambassador of peace.  According to an event announcement, this rare stop in the United States will offer an introduction to “Girl with a Brave Heart,” the first children’s book by Rita—as she is known professionally. Guests will get to her about her life and experience growing up in Tehran, and children will also have the chance to make a Persian-inspired mosaic. Jahanforuz’s book is illustrated by Vali Mintzi and has a target readership of children ages…

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Five Things: Girl Power, Meetings and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on March 5 in Concord.

1. GIRLPOWER! at Barefoot Books: Barefoot Books is celebrating International Women's Day (March 8) with stories of inspiring girls, women and grand-women from around the world. All welcome to this free storytime. At 4 p.m. this afternoon, Concord's own Susanne Liebich, director of GirlPower, invites girls (ages 8+) to learn self-care skills that include relaxation, breathing, stress release and more. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Conservation Coffee at 7:30 a.m., the Minuteman Technical High School Council at 4:30 p.m., the Comprehensive Sustainable Energy Committee at 7:30 p.m. and the 2229 Main Street Oversight Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Bridge: They're playing …

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Five Things: Storytimes, Cell Phones, Meetings and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Feb. 25 in Concord.

1. Storytimes! There are two story times this morning in Concord. There's one at 10 a.m. at Concord Free Public Library and one at 10:30 a.m. at Barefoot Books. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Board of Selectmen at 6:15 p.m., the Thoreau School Advisory Council at 6:30 p.m. and a Finance Committee Public Hearing a 7 p.m. 3. Old Cell Phones for Every Mother Counts: The Attias Group is collecting old cell phones for Every Mother Counts, and you can help by dropping off your unused phones at 48 Thoreau Street between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. 4. Do You Get Daily, Weekly and Breaking News in Your Inbox? If the answer to that question was "No," then you're missing out and need …

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Five Things: Talking Solar Over Coffee, a Comedian/Magician Goes Barefoot

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Feb. 19 in Concord.

1. Sustainable Concord Coffee: At 7:30 a.m. today at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center, the "hot" topic for ConcordCAN!'s Sustainable Concord Coffee is solar rooftops for households, and why now is the time to act. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted for today is the Hanscom Field Advisory Committee at 7 p.m. in Lexington. 3. AWESOME ROBB's Family Comedy Show at Barefoot Books: Comedian/magician Robb Preskins will be at Barefoot Books at 11 a.m. for a show that combines his off-the-wall antics and quick improv humor with a juggling/magic show. 4. Do You Get Daily, Weekly and Breaking News in Your Inbox? If the answer to that question was "No," then you're missing out and need to …

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Five Things You Need to Know On President's Day in Concord

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Feb. 18 in Concord.

1. Town Offices Closed: Concord's town offices will be closed today for Presidents' Day. Curbside trash and recycling collection will occur as usual. 2. A Visit with Abraham Lincoln: You can celebrate Presidents' Day at 1 p.m. at the Concord Museum, where Steve Wood will deliver a first-person historical interpretation, “A Visit with Abraham Lincoln." 3. Pirate Adventures at Barefoot Books: Little scallywags, ages 2 and older, can don an eyepatch and head to Barefoot Books for great tales on the high seas, followed by a fun craft where kids can decorate their very own treasure chest 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and engagement, like Concord Patch on Facebook. Over there, we'll be asking questions, looking for feedback …

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Five Things: Valentine's Day Ceramics, Every Mother Counts and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Feb. 4 in Concord.

1. Valentine Pottery at Barefoot Books: At 4 p.m. today at Barefoot Books, children ages 5 and older can learn how to make beautiful decorated pottery pieces using heart-shaped stencils, doilies and designs. Pottery pieces, which should be ready by Feb. 14, will be discounted for participants -- ranging from $6.50 to $36. 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 Adviasory Council at 6:30 p.m. and the Open Space and Recreation Plan Update Committee  at 7 p.m. 3. Old Cell Phones for Every Mother Counts: The Attias Group is collecting old cell phones for Every Mother Counts, and you can help by dropping off your …

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Five Things: Yoga for Kids, Cell Phones for Soldiers, Meetings and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Jan. 14 in Concord.

1. Yoga/Art Workshop- Mandalas at Barefoot Books: At 4:30 p.m. today, there's a one-hour workshop at Barefoot Books combining yoga and Mandala making, an ancient art form used in many cultures as a tool for self-discovery and meditation, this time using a protractor. Costs $14 and preregistration is required. More info.  2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the CC Adult & Community Education Adviosry Committee at 4:45 p.m. and the Community Preservation Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Cell Phones for Soldiers Collection Drive: Through Jan. 31, the Holy Family Parish Youth Ministry and the non-profit Cell Phones for Soldiers are asking Concord residents to help troops call home by …

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Five Things: Stories, Cell Phones, Meetings and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Jan. 8 in Concord.

1. Story Time with Puppets: At 10:30 a.m. today at Barefoot Books, you can find a spot on the storyteller throne, pick out your child's favorite Folkmanis puppet (or try a new one on for style!) and let the tales begin at "Puppet Storytime." 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Conservation Coffee at 7:30 a.m., the Council on Aging at 5:30 p.m., the Concord School Committee at 6 p.m., the Planning Board at 7 p.m., the Library Committee at 7 p.m. and the Comprehensive Sustainable Energy Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Cell Phones for Soldiers Collection Drive: Through Jan. 31, the Holy Family Parish Youth Ministry and the non-profit Cell Phones for Soldiers are asking Concord …

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Five Things: Play-Doh Fun, Cell Phones for Soldiers

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Jan. 4 in Concord.

1. Play-Doh Fun: From 3:30 to 4 p.m. today at Barefoot Books on Thoreau Street. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, there are no public meetings posted for today. 3. Cell Phones for Soldiers Collection Drive: Through Jan. 31, the Holy Family Parish Youth Ministry and the non-profit Cell Phones for Soldiers are asking Concord residents to help troops call home by donating gently-used cellular phones. Residents can donate their phones at the specially marked boxes at the entrances to Holy Family Parish Church in Monument Square or at the Holy Family Parish Offices at 55 Church Street in West Concord. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and engagement, like Concord Patch on Facebook. Over there, we'll be …

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Kids Halloween Adventure Night to Benefit Room to Read

Room to Read will bring its story and family-friendly celebration to the Barefoot Books Studio on Thoreau Street this Friday, Oct. 26, at 6:30 p.m.

The following was provided on behalf of Barefoot Books. 'We are too poor to afford education. But until we have education we will always be poor.' -- Nepalese Headmaster For many of us, life without books – and the gift of reading – is unimaginable. Yet 793 million people around the world cannot read or write. Of all the illiterate people in the world today, two-thirds are female. One of the many committed organizations seeking to advance the cause of literacy and gender-equality in the developing world is Room to Read. Since its 2000 founding, Room to Read has established more than 13,500 libraries, constructed 1,550 schools, distributed more than 11 million books and supported 17,800 girls with long-term scholarships. Room to Read …

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