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5 Things: Local Collections for Open Table, an African Maternity Ward

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on May 9 in Concord.

1. Keller Williams Realty International RED Day: From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, agents from Keller Williams will be stationed at local supermarkets, including Crosby's in Concord and Donelan's and Roche Bros. in Acton, to collect items for Open Table. 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 Middle School Advisory Council at 7 p.m. and the Board of Appeals at 7:30 p.m. 3. One World Women's Health Fundraiser: Starting at 10 a.m. this morning, Artisans Way will host its second annual One World Women's Health Fundraiser to raise money to build a maternity ward at the Holy Spirit Hospital in Makeni, Sierra Leone. For a minimum $15 …

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Open Table Receives Funding from Project Bread

'We couldn't do this without the help of Project Bread," Open Table President Peter Hilton said of the award. 'Our guest population has continually grown over the last several years, and it can be challenging to keep up with this demand.'

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Five Things: Thinking About the Turkey Trot?

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

1. Turkey Trot 5K: The third annual Concord Turkey Trot 5K steps off Thanksgiving morning. Online registration for the race is closed, but you can still register at 7:30 a.m. on the morning of the race, which starts and finishes at Alcott Elementary School. The race benefits Open Table.  2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Wastewater Planning Task Force at 7:30 a.m., the Board of Health at 7 p.m., the Natural Resources Commission at 7 p.m., the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission at 7 a.m. and the Concord Cultural Council at 7:30 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 …

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