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5 Things: Brain Health, Superhero Puppets and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on April 16 in Concord.

1. Brain Health Seminar at Debra's: At 7 p.m. this evening, Debra's Natural Gourmet will host an egaging seminar on how to keep your brain healthy naturally in which Tom Shea, director of Neurobiology and Neurodegeneration at UMass Lowell will discuss how your brain works and what nutrients it needs to stay healthy. This seminar is hosted by Debra's Nature Gourmet and sponsored by PERCEPTIV. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Historic Issues Group at 8 a.m., the Board of Selectmen at 6 p.m., the Planning Board at 6 p.m., the Board of Health at 7 p.m. and the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission at 7 p.m. 3. 'Little Superheroes' Puppet Show: At 10 a.m. this morning at …

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Five Things: 'A Child's Christmas in Wales' Reading, Meetings and More

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

1. “A Child’s Christmas in Wales:" At 7 p.m. tonight at Debra's Natural Gourmet in West Concord, there will be a reading of the classic “A Child’s Christmas in Wales,” followed by Jim Leahy’s famous Christmas pudding. 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 CCHS Building/ Site-based Subcomm at 2:30 p.m., the CCHS Design Subcommittee at 6 p.m., the Willard School Advisory Council at 6:30 p.m., the CCHS Building Committee at 7 p.m. and the Public Works Commission at 7:15 p.m. 3. Author Talk: Andre Dubus III: At 7 p.m. tonight at the Gleason Library in Carlisle, NYT bestselling author Andre Dubus III will discuss his experience with the …

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About Town: A Walk in the Woods, Music Al Fresco, and Some Natural Fun

Check out the Thoreau Amble bridge, Concord Band plays at Fruitlands, and Debra’s Natural has some great events coming up.

  Welcome to Thursday – how was your Fourth of July?? Did you get over to Picnic in the Park, the quintessential small-town celebration? One of my all-time favorite town events, I have to say. Last week I mentioned the walk up in Walden Woods, the one that has all the great quotes on granite. This week, I took a walk on the other side of Fairyland – the name the Alcott sisters gave to the Town Forest – and followed the Emerson-Thoreau Amble all the way to the end. And what I found was that the bridge that had been unfortunately destroyed has now been replaced, with a beautiful new and very functional bridge. You can follow the path from the Town Forest – there’s a sign that says “Amble” – all the way to the bridge, then follow the small …

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Stocking Up on Memorial Day Grillables?

Stop by our most recent Best of Patch Readers’ Choice winner.

West Concord Supermarket for the win. Tallying 10 of the 17 votes cast in this week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice poll, West Concord Supermarket is your choice as the best place in Concord to pick up the grillables and groceries for your Memorial Day cookouts. Others receiving votes included Verrill Farm (3), Debra's Natural Gourmet (1), Donelan's Supermarket in Acton (2) and Wagon Wheel in Lexington (1).  As always, you can review these stores yourself on our Patch Places page.

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 20

Happy Hanukkah!

  "Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Today is expected to be sunny with a high of 37, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight should be increasingly cloudy with a low of 21. 2. Tonight at sundown starts the annual celebration of Hanukkah. Click here to see a full calendar of events from Kerem Shalom. 3. The Board of Health is meeting today at 7 p.m.; Planning Board is meeting at 7 p.m.; Hanscom Field Advisory Commission is meeting at 7 p.m. 4. The Concord Girl Scouts will host a cookie sale today at the Walden Street Post Office starting at 8 a.m. Stop by and pick up all your favorite cookies. 5. There is a Nutcracker Extravaganza today …

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5 Great Gifts For the Person Who Has Everything

Over the last few weeks we've offered up some suggestions on great gifts for moms, dads, and kids. Here are a few ideas on gifts for the person who has everything.

  We've all got someone on our holiday shopping list that just seems to have everything. What do you get for that person who grows increasingly more difficult to buy for each year? Well the Concord Indies have some great suggestions for the person who already has everything.  1. Stop by Concord Cheese Shop on your way to the holiday party and choose from their pre-made holiday gift baskets, featuring an assortment of wines, cheeses, nuts, chocolates and other goodies. 2. Pick up a festive Boxwood Tree at Concord Flower Shop. These handcrafted, decorative trees come in a variety of themes, and with proper care, last a whole month. 3. Do you have someone on your list who tends to shy away from doctor visits? Give the gift of good health this…

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