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Five Things: A Program on the American Oystercatcher, an Art Exhibit and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on March 13 in Concord.

1. Recovering the American Oystercatcher: A Story of Collaboration and Success: At 5:30 p.m. this evening at the Concord Art Association, there's a program on "Recovering the American Oystercatcher," featuring Shiloh Schulte, coordinator of the American Oystercatcher Recovery Campaign at the Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include: the Municipal Light Board at 8 a.m., the Central Middlesex Emergency Response Authority--Executive Board at 9 a.m., the Bruce Freeman Rai Trail Advisory Committee at 10:30 a.m., the CCHS Building Committee / Finance Subcommittee at 4 p.m., the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Committee at 4:30 p.m., the Public…

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Five Things: An Author on Her 'News from Heaven,' a Photog on His 'Favorite Destinations'

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Jan. 31 in Concord.

1. Jennifer Haigh presents "News from Heaven": At 7 p.m. tonight at The Concord Bookshop, Jennifer Haigh will read from her collection of short stories, News From Heaven. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, there are no public meetings posted for today. 3. Ron Rosenstock: Favorite Destinations: Renowned photographer and world traveler Ron Rosenstock has traversed the world with camera in hand for over 40 years. At 7 p.m. tonight at the Concord Art Association, Ron will share his favorite images from locations as remote as Bhutan to familiar as Maine. 4. Attention Concord Business Owners: Follow these easy steps laid out in this video to claim your business listing on Patch, and you'll be able to check stats on …

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Taking Time for You

Tea at the Colonial Inn, spa services, and some art.

  Good morning, people! It’s Monday, the first day of a brand-spanking-new week, full of possibility and promise of all things good. And, I have no doubt, a crazy long list of things that need to get done: Cookies that need baking, items that need wrapping, meals that need planning. It’s exhausting just thinking about it, and the week has just begun – what’s a body to do?? I’ll tell you: Take a breather and renew your energy. You know you want to, you know you need to. Just an hour or two to yourself, to recharge your batteries and take up the charge anew. But how do you squeeze that in, what with that very long to do list? I’ve got a few ideas up my sleeve. First up: Afternoon tea at the Colonial Inn. This is a lovely tradition started by…

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Art, A Musical Fashion Review and Synchronized Skating

A of five local events this weekend around Concord, Bedford and Lexington.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities you'll want to take part in this weekend in Concord and beyond. 1. 17th Annual High School Art Majors Show Where/When: Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, 130 Waltham St, Lexington; 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27 Why Go:  The selected artwork on exhibit represents the most talented art students from Arlington, Bedford, Burlington, Concord-Carlisle, Lexington, Waltham, and Minuteman high schools.The styles range from energized multi-media drawings to still life studies to architectural designs.  Other mediums …

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Five Things: Intel-OARS Environmental Innovators Contest

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

1. 4th Annual Intel-OARS Environmental Innovators Contest: Students from grades 9-12 in the Assabet, Sudbury, and Concord River watershed communities are invited to develop creative ideas on how to solve our local water problems and enter the fourth annual Inte-OARS environmental innovators contest. First, second, and third prize winners will receive up to $500, and other prizes will also be awarded. Head over to the OARS website for more information. 2. Consuming Passion: Food as Metaphor in Art: "Consuming Passion: Food as Metaphor in Art" is an exhibit at Concord Art Association that brings together 13 artists who use a variety of media and materials - including edible ones - to convey different intentions - from food memory to …

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About Town: Keeping Your Cool

Douse yourself with water, or head inside to avoid the heat.

  Ah, summer has come on with a vengeance! These hot, sticky days have me envious of this week’s houseguest: an aquatic frog. He spends all day suspended in his little cube of cool water, limbs outstretched, floating in liquid peace. Every time I look at him, I want to be floating in water, too. However, since he got here, I’ve had the Michigan Rag running through my head – from that old Bugs Bunny episode with the frog that only sings and dances when no one’s looking. So far my aquatic friend has only floated: no songs or dances. But he’s still entertaining. And while it’s great to know that my guest will stay cool, the same can’t be said for the two-footed animals, so here’s a list of ways to keep cool here in Concord: Out of Doors I …

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Community Notebook: Grant Recipients, Woven Stories, Midterm Study Groups

Here's a look at some news and announcements from around Concord this week.

  Open Table of Concord Receives $2,500 from Foundation for MetroWest The Foundation for MetroWest announced yesterday that it distributed a $2,500 grant to Open Table of Concord, according to spokesman Rick Stockwood. The grant was a portion of $55,000 awarded to food pantries throughout the MetroWest region from the Foundation’s English Family Fund and Herbert and Esther Atkinson Fund. "Food pantries and service organizations from around Massachusetts continue to face unprecedented challenges," said Judith Salerno, executive director of Foundation for MetroWest. "The MetroWest region is no different, and we are proud that we have been able to support the Open Table in Concord as they work to fulfill the growing number of requests by …

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Patch Passport: Hidden Gem

Discover a Hidden Gem in Concord that you may have driven by and never known it existed. Or maybe you have not visited this interesting spot in years. So take a little trip with Patch...we’ll show you the way.

When looking at the Concord Art Association’s exterior at its Lexington Road location, it may be hard to picture the wonders that are found within. The building has the appearance of a regular house, white siding with a nondescript walkway leading to a traditional door, but items found within the building are extraordinary. The Concord Art Association regularly changes exhibits and welcomes the artists who contributed various works. Most recently, the space hosted a reception for artist Nick Miller. Miller’s exhibit, Tree House 360˚, a collection of works depicting natural views with a focus on tree houses, is currently on display. Take a look around inside and find a glimpse of previous exhibits that the Art Association has hosted by …

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Update: Green Manifesto; More Ways to Keep Cool

More ways to stay cool in Concord.

The Thoreau Society’s Annual Gathering was just last weekend, but they aren’t resting on their laurels or taking a break from bringing Thoreau’s ideals forward. In fact, they have invited nature author David Gessner to read from his book, My Green Manifesto, tonight, Tuesday, at 7 pm. Whether you’re a Thoreau aficionado, or simply a fan of environmentalism, you’ll want to check this out, because the book chronicles Gessner’s journey down the Charles River with environmental planner Dan Driscoll, extolling the virtues of taking a polluted urban place and creating a wild and scenic space. Things that Henry David himself would be very proud of. Gessner is the real deal, having won the John Burroughs Award for Best Nature Essay of 2006, a …

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