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Keeping Busy AFTER the Holiday

Check out the offerings at Dabblers, Barefoot Books, the library, and nature, for ways to work off the holiday doldrums.

  Hello, fellow Concordians, and welcome to the last day before either the shortest day of the year ... or the last day of ever. It would really be a shame to have our last ever day also be the shortest, but I’m feeling pretty confident that all the work I put into baking holiday treats won’t be for naught. The good news is, if we’re still here on Saturday, the days start getting longer, and that’s a happy thought. Of course, this also means a lot of days to fill next week, after the big holiday is over – everyone’s bloated with all that good food, kids are bouncing around from the letdown of present rush, the relatives that came to visit are starting to get antsy. It may be time to get out of the house and do something that doesn’t …

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Ten Things to Do This Spring in Concord

Since Spring has sprung, Patch thought it would be a good idea to make a list of some of the biggest events in town this April and May.

Patch took the time to search local events and came up with the 10 things to do in the upcoming months. Here are 10 things to look forward to in April and May around Concord. Take advantage of all Concord has to offer with its rich history. Whether its a visit to Walden Pond, the Concord Museum, Emerson House, Minute Man National Historic Park, the Old Hill Burying Ground, Orchard House or Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Sustainable Concord Coffee – Tuesday, April 19 from 7:30-9 a.m. – Another early treat. Stop by Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 Walden St., to learn about this local food revolution from those that are taking part in Concord. Diabetes Health Fair – Wednesday, April 20 from noon to 2 p.m. – The week keeps rolling along with …

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Five Things to Do During School Vacation

With Concord Public School's spring break here, Patch found five things to keep your family active during vacation.

If you're worried about what to do with your kids during their Spring Break, Patch has your back with a list of five fun endeavors that will keep the kids amused and out of trouble all week long. Check out all the Patriot's Day festivities in the area; parades, lunches, and over in Lexington, a host of re-enactments and ceremonies. Hula Hooping at Barefoot Books - Thursday, April 21 at 2 p.m. - Bust some funky moves at Barefoot Books today with a professional instructor that will show you how to handle this classic toy. And why not stay on for Drum Like an Animal Workshop following the hoops. Earth Month Art Exhibit – On-going from 5-8 p.m. – This is a neat one for the creative person in the family. The Musketaquid Earth Month Exhibit over…

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