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Friday, May 17, 2013

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5 Things: Sing-a-Longs for Toddlers and Adults

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on May 17 in Concord.

1. Concord Orchestra Pops: At 8 p.m. tonight at 51 Walden, the Concord Orchestra's spring pops concert features Six, By George!, a medley of Gershwin tunes composed for the orchestra by Bernard Hoffer; the Yiddish comic classic “Rumenye, Rumenye” by Aaron Lebedeff, and a sing-along with music from My Fair Lady. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town webiste, there are no public meetings posted for today. 3. Toddler Singalong with Ed Morgan: At 10 a.m. this morning at the Concord Free Public Library, there will be a sing-a-long with Ed Morgan, the popular children's entertainer. 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 click here to …

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

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5 Things: Art Jury at the Concord Free Public Library

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

1. Concord Free Public Library Art Jury: If you would like to participate, bring five pieces of your work, framed or unframed, to Special Collections at the Concord Free Public Library between 6 and 7 p.m. Slides are also acceptable; electronic files are not, and be sure that the work is clearly labeled with your name and contact information. Work must be picked up between 8:15-8:30 p.m. the same evening. The library closes at 9:00 p.m. For more information contact Conni at 978-318-3342 or cmanoli@minlib.net. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Town Governance Study Committee at 8:15 a.m., the Hugh Cargill Trust at 9:15 a.m., the Council on Aging at 5:30 p.m., the Concord…

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

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5 Things: Concord Area Humanists Present Author Chris Stedman

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

1. Concord Area Humanists (CAH) present author Chris Stedman: At 7 p.m. tonight at First Parish in Concord, Chris Stedman will be talking to the Concord Area Humanists about his recent book, "Faithiest: How an Atheist Found Common Ground with the Religious." Costs $5.  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 Willard School Advisory Council at 6:30 p.m., the Historic Districts Commission at 7 p.m. and the Public Works Commission at 7:15 p.m. 3. Classic Academy Award Winners Free Film Series: At 2 p.m. today at the Fowler Branch Library, the Classic Academy Award Winners free film series will feature a 1983 winner "about a strong fondness …

Monday, April 29, 2013

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5 Things: A Carleton-Willard at Home Info Session and Story Time, Too

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on April 29 in Concord.

1. Carleton-Willard At Home Information Session: At 11 a.m. this morning at Concord Free Public Library. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town webiste, public meetings posted for today include the Concord Retirement Board at 9:30 a.m., the Concord Public Schools and Concord-Carlisle Regional School committees at 6 p.m. and the Thoreau School Advisory Council/School Leadership Team at 6:30 p.m. 3. Story Time: At 10:30 a.m. at Barefoot Books. 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 and continuing the conversation with the Concord community. See you soon! 5. Fog Clears to a Sunny Day, Cloudy Night: After fog early, …

Friday, April 12, 2013

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5 Things: A Tottler Singalong, and Jesus Christ Superstar

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on April 12 in Concord.

1. Toddler Singalong with Ed Morgan: At 10 a.m. this morning at the Fowler Branch Library. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted for today is the Local Option Local Income Tax Committee at 8 a.m. 3. Jesus Christ Superstar: Continues at 8 p.m. tonight at the Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts. Cost $22. 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 and continuing the conversation with the Concord community. See you soon! 5. Looks Like Rain: Rain in the forecast, and it could be colder -- with temps around 40, according to the National Weather Service, which predicts more …

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

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5 Things: Small Wonders at the Library, Vatican II at Holy Familiy

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on April 10 in Concord.

1. Small Wonders Activity Program: At 10 a.m. this morning at the Concord Free Public Library there will be the final Small Wonders interactive program in which children age 18 months to 24 months are invited to enjoy stories, song and dance. 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 Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Committee at 8:15 a.m., the CCHS Site-Based Subcommittee at 2:30 p.m., the CCHS Build. Comm Finance Subcommittee at 4 p.m., the Public Ceremonies & Celebrations at 6 p.m., the High School Advisory Council at 6:30 p.m., the Willard School Advisory Council at 6:30 p.m., the Cemetery Committee at 7 p.m. and the Public Works …

Monday, April 8, 2013

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5 Things: Spring Sports and Storytimes

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

1. Storytimes: A pair of storytimes this morning, at 10 a.m. at the Concord Free Public Library and 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 CCHS Adult & Community Education Advisory Committee at 4:45 p.m., the  Board of Selectmen - Executive Session at 6:30 p.m., the Board of Selectmen at 7 p.m. and the Community Preservation Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Want Your Kid's Spring Sports Team Featured on Patch? We've got plenty of options for that, and you can read about them here. 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 and …

Friday, April 5, 2013

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5 Things: Margaret Fuller in Love and More

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

1. "Margaret Fuller in Love:" Author Megan Marshall will speak about her new biography at 7 p.m. tonight at the Concord Free Public Library.  2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, there are no public meetings posted for today. 3. Rain Barrels: Rain barrels are now being offered by Concord Public Works Water and Sewer division in partnership with Upcycle Products and can be ordered anytime before April 25. For pricing and information visit: www.upcycle-products.com 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 and continuing the conversation with the Concord community. See you soon! 5. Could Rain: A slight …

Monday, March 25, 2013

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Five Things: Storytime, Rain Barrels, Meetings and More

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

1. Storytimes: There are two storytime events planned for this morning, at 10 a.m. at the Concord Free Public Library and at 10:30 a.m. at Barefoot Books. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, pubic meetings posted for today include the Board of Selectmen at 7 p.m. and the Board of Health at 7 p.m. 3. Rain Barrels: Rain barrels are now being offered by Concord Public Works Water and Sewer division in partnership with Upcycle Products and can be ordered anytime before April 25. For pricing and information visit: www.upcycle-products.com 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 and continuing the …

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

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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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