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Five Things: Talking Bottled Water Over Coffee

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on March 26 in Concord.

1. Looking Beyond the Plastic - Who Owns the Water? That's the topic for the Sustainable Concord coffee at 7:30 a.m. this morning at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center. Nisha Swinton, organizer for Food & Water Watch in Maine, will lead discussion on the issue of bottled water from the perspective of water as a public resource, according to the event description. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Trails Committee at 8 a.m., the Concord Retirement Board at 8:30 a.m., the Conservation Restriction Stewardship Committee at 3 p.m., the Concord & Concord Carlisle School Committees Joint Meeting at 6:30 p.m., the Recreation Commission at 7:30 p.m. and the 2229 Main St. …

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Five Things: Art, Cell Phones, Meetings and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on March 21 in Concord.

1. An Artists' Journey: Artisans Way is hosting a large grouping of Nan Hass Feldman's work in oils and works on paper, both framed and unframed through April 20. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Heywood Meadow Stewardship Committee at 9 a.m., the Board of Assessors at 7 p.m., the Historic Districts Commission at 7 p.m., the Historical Commission at 7 p.m., the Finance Committee at 7:30 p.m. and the Agriculture Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Old Cell Phones for Every Mother Counts: The Attias Group is collecting old cell phones for Every Mother Counts, and you can help by dropping off your unused phones at 48 Thoreau St. between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p…

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Five Things: Storytimes, Cell Phones, Meetings and More

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

1. Storytimes! There are two story times this morning in Concord. There's one at 10 a.m. at Concord Free Public Library and one 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 Board of Selectmen at 6:15 p.m., the Thoreau School Advisory Council at 6:30 p.m. and a Finance Committee Public Hearing a 7 p.m. 3. Old Cell Phones for Every Mother Counts: The Attias Group is collecting old cell phones for Every Mother Counts, and you can help by dropping off your unused phones at 48 Thoreau Street between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. 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 …

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Five Things: Animal Tracking, Cell Phones, Meetings and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Feb. 20 in Concord.

1. Animal Tracking Program for Families: This afternoon over at Wolbach Farm in Sudbury, the Sudbury Valley Trustees are hosting a program for families on searching for tracks and signs of wildlife residents, including deer, fisher, coyote, red fox, gray fox, turkeys and others. 2. Today in Pulic Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include a Historic Districts Commission site visit at 8 a.m., the Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee at 6 p.m., the Natural Resources Commission at 7 p.m. and the White Pond Advisory Committee at 7 p.m. 3. Old Cell Phones for Every Mother Counts: The Attias Group is collecting old cell phones for Every Mother Counts, and you can help by dropping off your unused …

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Five Things: Valentine's Day Ceramics, Every Mother Counts and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Feb. 4 in Concord.

1. Valentine Pottery at Barefoot Books: At 4 p.m. today at Barefoot Books, children ages 5 and older can learn how to make beautiful decorated pottery pieces using heart-shaped stencils, doilies and designs. Pottery pieces, which should be ready by Feb. 14, will be discounted for participants -- ranging from $6.50 to $36. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Alcott School Advisory Council at 5:15 p.m., the Thoreau School Adviasory Council at 6:30 p.m. and the Open Space and Recreation Plan Update Committee  at 7 p.m. 3. Old Cell Phones for Every Mother Counts: The Attias Group is collecting old cell phones for Every Mother Counts, and you can help by dropping off your …

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Five Things: Cell Phones for Mothers in Need, A Light Show at Fenway

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Jan. 22 in Concord.

1. Old Cell Phones for Every Mother Counts: The Attias Group is collecting old cell phones for Every Mother Counts, and you can help by dropping off your unused phones at 48 Thoreau Street between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.  2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted for today is the Planning Board at 7 p.m. A planned School Committee meeting has been postponed until tomorrow. 3. Fenway Park Winter Light Show: Still bummin' about the Patriots' season-ending loss to the Ravens? Get excited about the Red Sox season by checking out a “Fenway Park Winter Light Show," which you can see any day of the week at the conclusion of the 4, 5 and 6 p.m. park tours. Costs $15. Oh, and, P.S., pitchers and …

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Five Things: Last Minute Shopping for Art, Cell Phones for a Cause

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Dec. 19 in Concord.

1. 'Tis the Season to GIVE ART: Albright Art Gallery's annual crowd-pleasing holiday tradition GIVE ART, juried this year by artist Amy Goodwin, features small works by local and regional artists that are accessibly priced under $500. The exhibit runs through Jan. 6, and gift certificates and a gift registry are also available. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the CCHS School Advisory Council at 6:30 p.m. and the Natural Resources Commission at 7 p.m. 3. The Attias Group Real Estate Collecting Old Cell Phones: The Attias Group Real Estate and Every Mother Counts desperately seek your used cells phones so they can put them in the hands of valiant health workers across the …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 9

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

1. Lunch with DIY Guru Bryan Baeumler: The Concord Lumber Corporation is hosting a lunch with home improvement TV personality and builder Bryan Baeumler. Sponsored by Perennial Wood, the will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at CLC's Littleton Lumber location at 55 White St., Littleton.Bryan will pose for pictures and sign autographs. Click here to RSVP. 2. Today in Public Meeting: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted for today is the Fitchburg Line Working Group at 8:30 a.m. 3. The Attias Group Real Estate Collecting Old Cell Phones: The Attias Group Real Estate and Every Mother Counts desperately seek your used cells phones so they can put them in the hands of valiant health workers across the globe. Each phone …

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Five Things: Hurricane Cleanup and Cell Phones for a Cause

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

1. Free Disposal of Storm Debris: Still cleaning up after Hurricane Sandy? The Compost Site at 755 Walden St. will be open to Concord residents--but not to contractors or commercial vehicles--for the free disposal of brush, branches and debris from fallen trees from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through this Saturday, Nov. 3. 2. The Attias Group Real Estate Collecting Old Cell Phones: The Attias Group Real Estate and Every Mother Counts desperately seek your used cells phones so they can put them in the hands of valiant health workers across the globe. Each phone is recycled responsibly in the United States by Hope Phones and the funds are used to purchase phones in the local markets of countries around the world with high maternal mortality rates. 3. …

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