Monday, January 21, 2013
A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Jan. 21 -- MLK Day -- in and around Concord.
1. It's MLK Day. In case you were wondering what's open and closed in Concord this holiday, we've got a handy little list for you right here: What's Open, Closed on Martin Luther King Day in Concord. 2. What's It Mean? The great civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was, in a word, revolutionary. And each year in January, we Americans of all races, creeds, economic circumstances and skin colors, take a day to reflect on what MLK meant to our country. Some use this occasion to serve their neighbors and communities. Read more about the MLK Day of Service here. 3. Honoring MLK Locally: From 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight at Fenn School, the Concord-Carlisle Human Rights Council will hold its 20th annual MLK Day Celebration which, …
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Thursday, January 17, 2013
Rounding up some of this weekends happenings in Bedford, Concord 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. 1. Lexington Arts and Crafts Society Student Show Where/When: Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, 130 Waltham St, Lexington Why Go: It's an exhibition of original work by adults and teens, beginners and advanced of students enrolled in LACS educaiton programs across a variety of mediums. Pricing: Free 2. Hockey Night in CC Where/When: The Edge Sports Center of Bedford, 191 Hartwell Rd, Bedford Why Go: It's the first annual Hockey Night in CC, the girls team playing rival Acton Boxboro at 5:20 p.m. and the boys…
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51 Walden St, Concord, MA
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130 Waltham St, Lexington, MA
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1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
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Edge Sports Center of Bedford
191 Hartwell Rd, Bedford, MA
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Monday, January 14, 2013
Concord-Carlisle Human Rights Council brings several choruses together to honor Dr. King, and the Concord Players hold children’s auditions for The Sound of Music.
Ah, the January thaw! Isn’t it funny how fifty degrees in the middle of winter feels practically balmy, while the same temperature in June has us shivering? It’s all a matter of perspective. And while the warmish weather certainly brings more people outdoors, I’ve been really amazed at the number of people who continue to ride their bikes in the coldest weather of the season. I think I’ve seen more bikers this winter than the last three combined. I like to bike, but honestly, I like it quite a bit warmer before I’m willing to expose myself to wind chill factors and spraying ice. Good news is, most of the bikers seem warmly clad and well equipped with lights and flashers, so at least they’re playing it safe. Onto the fun stuff… In case …
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Trinitarian Congregational Church
54 Walden St, Concord, MA
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