5 Things: Storytime, Sherlock Homes and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on May 3 in Concord.

1. Story Time: At 11:30 a.m. today at Barefoot Books. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Fitchburg Line Working Group at 8:30 a.m. and the Concord Area Special Education Collaborative at 12:30 p.m. 3. Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure: At 8 p.m. tonight and 97 Boston Post Rd, Wayland, the Vokes Playersfor present this most recent entry into the Holmes canon. The story weaves threads from several of Conan Doyle’s stories into a thrilling account of the Holmes/Moriarty ultimate confrontation. Costs $15. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and engagement, like Concord Patch on Facebook. Over there, we'll be asking questions, looking for feedback and …

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Five Things: Storytime, Emerson's New Corporators and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know Feb. 11 in Concord.

1. Nine Concord Residents Elected as Emerson Hospital Corporators: In case you missed it last week, check out this announcement from Emerson Hospital featuring the nine Concord residents elected to a three-year term as Emerson Hospital Corporators. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the CC Adult & Community Ed Advisory Committee at 9 a.m., the Board of Health at 6:45 p.m., the Board of Selectmen at 7 p.m. The Community Preservation Committee, originally scheduled for 7 p.m., was cancelled. 3. Storytime at the Concord Free Public Library: At 10 a.m. this morning at the Concord Free Public Library, children ages 2 ½- to 3-years-old are invited to hear stories, sing songs, see …

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About Town: Summer Fun

There are plenty of ways to keep your kids occupied during the lazy days of summer.

  Welcome to the first full day of summer! Yes, it’s the season of barbeques and beaches and lazy days spent reading, eating watermelon, and soaking up the sun – while wearing sunscreen, of course. I do love this season! And what better way to kick it off than with tonight’s Musketaquid Summer Solstice event, which Maureen told you about on Tuesday. Really, rivers and drum circles – what could be better on a hot summer night?? Of course, summer also means no school, and kids hanging around whining about boredom and such. If you’re looking at the long stretch ahead and seeing endless days with no structure, have no fear: I’m here to tell you how to find fun and frolic right here in town. First up: our local library. Not only are both our …

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What to Do with Your Kids During Vacation Week

Fun activities to get you through the vacation week ahead.

  Hello and welcome to Thursday! It’s hard to believe we’re already more than halfway through February. Truck Day was last Saturday – that’s the day the equipment trucks leave Fenway Park for spring training in Florida – and meteorologists consider March 1 to be the beginning of spring. So we’ve almost made it through winter! Yes, I know it’s been amazingly mild, but still, I’m always happy to welcome that next season. For those of you with children in the public school system, next week is a vacation week. Meaning, of course, a vacation for the kids, not necessarily the parents. And if you’re not planning to head out of town, either to hit the slopes or bask in the sun, you might be looking for a few ways to keep those kids occupied, even…

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