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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

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Five Things: CCHS Building Committee, Cell Phones for Soldiers and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Jan. 30 in Concord.

1. CCHS Building Committee Meets Tonight: With reimbursment funds for the CCHS building project now reinstated, the the CCHS Building Committee is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. tonight at CCHS. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include: Tax Relief Committee at 8:30 a.m., the CCHS Building/Site-Based Subcomm at 2:30 p.m. and the Public Ceremonies & Celebrations at 6 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 donating gently-used cellular phones. Residents can donate their phones at the specially marked boxes at the …

Thursday, January 24, 2013

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Five Things: Excise Taxes Going Out Today

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Jan. 24 in Concord.

1. Excise Tax Time: The town will be mailing more than 13,000 motor vehicle excise tax bills today, according to the most recent Town Manager's Report. The 13,776 bills being issued total $1,906,134, an increase of 9.2 percent compared to last year, the report says. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Thoreau School Advisory Council at 6 p.m., the Willard School Advisory Council at 6 p.m., the Finance Committee at 7:30 p.m. and HATS (Hanscom Area Towns 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 …

Monday, January 14, 2013

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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 …

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

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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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Friday, January 4, 2013

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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 …

Thursday, January 3, 2013

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Five Things: Honoring Service, Meetings and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Jan. 3 in Concord.

1. West Concord Pharmacy Honors Employees for Outstanding Service: Diane Briner, a pharmacist and pharmacy manager of the West Concord Pharmacy was recently honored for 30 years of service. The pharmacy also honored other employees, including Katie McWilliams of Concord, a certified pharmacy technician, Jenny Jones, a certified pharmacy technician and Maynard resident, and Ellen Davis, a customer service representative and Hudson resident. McWilliams, Jones and Davis were honored for 15 years of service. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Concord Housing Authority at 8 a.m., the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Committee at 8 a.m., the Middle School Advisory Council at …

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

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Five Things: Collecting Cell Phones for Soldiers

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Jan. 2 in Concord.

1. Cell Phones for Soldiers Collection Drive: Beginning New Year's day 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. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Natural Resources Commission at 7 p.m. and the West Concord Advisory Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Just a Few More Days to GIVE ART: Open through Jan. 6, Albright Art Gallery's …

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