MetroWest Youth Rugby’s Spring Season is almost here! Come experience the newest Olympic sport in a fun, friendly environment. Experienced rugby players and coaches will teach your child flag rugby through interactive games and drills. Grade divisions: K, 1st/2nd, 3rd /4th, 5th/6th, 7th/8th. First half of each session will be drills and skills and the […]
The Concord Players performance of The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Menken and Schwartz. Victor Hugo’s epic story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero. Set in the famous 15th century Paris Cathedral with Quasimodo as the unlikely hero. Tickets $30. Call 978 369-2990 or buy on-line at www.concordplayers.org
Jana Prikryl reads from her first collection The After Party: Poems and talks about her practice, followed by book signings and light refreshments. “A sensory autobiography that examines tragic material with a friendly scrutiny” - Dan Chiasson,The New Yorker. She works as a senior editor at the New York Review of Books, where her essays […]
If biking is more your thing, consider riding on the Open Table team of the Ride for Food. Organized by Three Squares New England, the Ride for Food happens September 29th, with 50, 25 and 10 mile rides. It’s a fabulous way to enjoy a beautiful fall day while raising money to end food insecurity. […]
All middle schoolers welcome from 3-5 PM at the Fowler Library on Tuesday May 1 from 3-5 PM to celebrate all things Star Wars. Crafts, games, trivia and of course, Yoda Soda and snacks!
We live in a digital world and technology is here to stay. How do we manage the overwhelming increase in technology use knowing it can't be avoided? Join us for an interactive, engaging workshop on the roles technology and social media play in our lives. Come learn how to maximize your use of technology with […]
The Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital is hosting this FREE community education event: TIME TO LEARN ABOUT LYME DISEASE What is it? How is it transmitted? How can it be treated? Light Supper will be served -- Click on Tickets to register! Emerson Hospital: Cheney Conference Room 133 Old Rd to Nine Acre Corner Concord, MA […]
View and enjoy artwork from Newbury Court local artists at the opening reception. Light refreshments will be served.
Anna Huckabee Tull will discuss her book Living the Deeper Yes: Discovering the Finest, Truest Place Within You on Thursday, May 3rd at 7 p.m. in the Library's periodical room. Anna Huckabee Tull is a Master Life Coach of twenty years and an award-winning Singer-Songwriter with more than 250 commissioned works created for individuals all […]
Aquinnah Wampanoag artist and designer Elizabeth James-Perry will discuss the period from 1750 -1900 in terms of Indigenous Massachusetts attire and jewelry. Museum members free, Non-members $5.
Join the League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle on May 4th from 9:15 to 11 a.m. at the Fowler Library for the opportunity to hear Elise Woodward and Gary Kleiman, Co-chairs of Concord’s Long Range Plan Committee. Ms. Woodward and Mr. Kleiman will discuss the recently completed draft update to the Town’s Comprehensive Long Range […]
Join us on May 4th celebrate Star Wars. We will be playing a Star Wars classic on the inflatable movie screen! A Star Wars character or two may even stop by. Fans are encouraged to dress up for the event in their favorite Star Wars gear if they would like!
The Concord Players performance of The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Menken and Schwartz. Victor Hugo’s epic story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero. Set in the famous 15th century Paris Cathedral with Quasimodo as the unlikely hero. Tickets $30. Call 978 369-2990 or buy on-line at www.concordplayers.org
Shop locally in Concord and support local non-profits! Concord’s business community is inviting the public to help support local nonprofits during the annual Give Back Day Saturday, May 5, 2018. Those who shop at participating stores can do so knowing that 5 percent of sales will go to the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest.
Minute Man Arc invites you to join the BEST fundraiser around! Our annual Minute Man March event supports individuals with disabilities of all ages. The March is our signature fundraising walk through Concord followed by a joyful celebration. Enjoy walking with the people we are proud to serve, then relax at the finish line with […]
Concord Public Works (CPW) and ReUsIt sponsor drop-off days in May and October for a wide variety of recyclable and reusable items not collected at the curb. Non-recyclable oversized waste is also collected. Fees are charged for some items. Payment is by check only.
Pick up something nice for your Mom or Dad. Mother’s Day is ONE WEEK after the book sale. Father’s Day is a few weeks after that! Stock up on this summer’s CMS summer reading titles. Check it off the task list! Finish end-of-year teacher gifts all in one day. A gift certificate? A book from […]
Our partners at Project Bread are celebrating their 50th Walk for Hunger & 5K Run on Sunday, May 6th! Funds raised by the Walk come back to organizations like ours that work to end hunger in Massachusetts. We are so grateful to Project Bread for their support of this critical work in our state. Project […]
Join Concord Recreation at Trail's End Cafe for our 1st Royal Breakfast! This a great opportunity for you to meet all of your favorite Disney characters and enjoy breakfast with you family! This event will take place at Trail's End Cafe on Sunday, May 6th from 9:00am-1:00pm. $15 for children and $30 for adults. Space […]
The Umbrella Arts and Environment Program invites the community to a non-juried multimedia show. Artists of all ages and experience will exhibit their artwork created around the theme of “Gathering Places” as part of the Earth Day 2018 celebration. This show will exhibit work in a variety of mediums-drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, multi-media, poetry, and […]
The Beede Center of Concord and the Concord Free Public Library have teamed up to bring you stories and a swim. Meet at the Beede Center lobby for a storytime at 11 am and then enjoy a swim in the Kiddie Pool until noon. This free program is perfect for children age three years and […]
Do you love to write, but not sure what to do with those stories in your head or hidden somewhere in a back drawer? Are you brave enough to write extemporaneously in a class of like-minded adults and then share your written word minutes later? If so, sign up! Designed to encourage creative writing productivity, […]
Come create a no sew beach tote - approximately 25” x 15” x 9”. We will provide the fabric (see photo) or bring your 1 yard of a cotton canvas of your choosing. You can contact Debby with any questions at debbycreates@gmail.com.
Explore Concord and its historic Sites, unique shops and restaurants, and nature at its best! Concord is important in three periods of history. Incorporated and settled in 1635 by 12 English Puritan families. It was the first settlement inland and above tidewater which meant it was excisable only by land. The settlers chose the name […]
Check out a copy of the selected cookbook (starting on April 25th) at the library, pick a recipe (we'll keep track to avoid duplicates), and prepare it for the program. We'll sample lots of good food, talk about what worked and what didn't, and select future cookbooks. Let's celebrate Cinco de Mayo! This month's book […]
In this one hour class we will show you the enhancements made in MS Word 2016. Free and open to all. Please register.
“Alisa Kwitney has an understanding of human foibles and follies and a light, intelligent touch that marks her as an author to watch and enjoy.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman Frankenstein meets Marissa Meyer’s Cinder in this tightly paced historical thriller packed with secrets, betrayal and steamy romance. When Elizabeth Lavenza enrolled […]
The Friends of the Library Author Series presents Elizabeth Fideler, who will discuss her new book Margaret Pearmain Welch (1893-1984): Proper Bostonian, Activist, Pacifist, Reformer, Preservationist on Thursday, May 10th at 7:00 p.m. The event will be held in the library's periodical room and will be followed by a book signing. Elizabeth F. Fideler (EdD, […]
The Concord Players performance of The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Menken and Schwartz. Victor Hugo’s epic story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero. Set in the famous 15th century Paris Cathedral with Quasimodo as the unlikely hero. Tickets $30. Call 978 369-2990 or buy on-line at www.concordplayers.org
Just in time for Mother's Day, the Garden Club of Concord is hosting its annual plant sale. Join us on Saturday, May 12th, rain or shine, in front of the Middlesex Savings Bank in Concord Center from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Over 1,000 plants will be for sale, including perennials, shrubs, vines, groundcovers, and house plants. […]
Join Concord Recreation for its 3rd annual Stow Street Block Party and one of the most exciting events of the year. The Stow Street Block Party is a free community event that will feature activities for all ages. A section of Stow Street will be closed and become home to an event that features music, […]
You're invited to join us for the upcoming Open House and Registration events. Come and meet our staff, enjoy a snack, tour the facilities, and learn all about what makes Summer Fenn the most beloved camp in the region! Summer Fenn Spring Fling Registration event: May 12th, 12-2pm Cookout, kids activities, bouncy house, bring-a-friend enrollment […]
Boston College’s graduation is Monday, May 21, and in the week preceding and immediately after the ceremony, thousands of BC students move out of their dorms and leave behind usable household goods, including lamps, microwaves, coffee makers, vacuums, sheets, towels, and blankets. For the eighth year in a row, Acton-based Household Goods will spend 8 […]
Are you interested in identifying the birds singing in your backyard or a nearby park? Michele will introduce you to 25 species commonly found in our neighborhoods, wetlands, and forests. Learn various field identification techniques by sight and sound. These walks are designed for beginner and intermediate bird watchers. Please bring a pair of binoculars, […]
Please join us for a presentation by Caroline Maguire, New England Coaching Services, hosted by the Concord Public Schools and Concord-Carlisle Regional School District Special Education Parent Advisory Council Are you wondering if your child is struggling socially? Do you know when you should step in and what you can do? Would you like to […]
Dress in your favorite decade and enjoy a fashion-centric evening at the Concord Museum complete with cocktails and treats inspired by the history of fashion in New England. Visit Fresh Goods: Shopping for Clothing in a New England Town and view clothing and accessories that reflect how locals experienced shopping in the 18th, 19th, and […]
You have probably seen them at friends' houses, read about them online, scrolled past them on Pinterest or maybe you have even attempted your own vision board. If you have waved them off as silly and inconsequential I am hear to tell you that you might be passing up on a life-changing exercise. And a […]
Each week is unique with projects designed to engage your child’s creativity and artistic spirit. We offer arts for every interest. Children have the opportunity to try Drawing & Painting, 2D and 3D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Digital Arts, Performance, Workshop and More! Families may sign up for individual weeks on a ½ day or full […]
Gear 2 Goals is a student-led campaign to collect gear and raise funds in support of Harlem Lacrosse-Boston student-athletes. Concord-Carlisle Youth Lacrosse and Concord-Carlisle High School Lacrosse are proud to support the launch of Gear 2 Goals. Volunteers will be accepting donations of gently used lacrosse gear and athletic clothing during the May 18th CCHS varsity lacrosse game vs. Acton-Boxborough. Gear will be […]
The Concord Orchestra is composed of 70 musicians living in Concord, Massachusetts and the greater Boston metropolitan area. Richard Pittman, the versatile founder and music director of Boston Musica Viva, has been the music director and conductor of the Concord Orchestra since 1969. The orchestra was founded in 1953, making 2017-2018 our 65th season. Our […]
New York' 9/11 Memorial & Museum Trip includes admission to the 9-11 Memorial & Museum and visiting Rockefeller Center. Depart from Littleton Recreation, 33 Shattuck Street, on your luxury Silver Fox Motor Coach. A coffee/breakfast stop will be made as you travel to New York this morning. Upon arriving at Ground Zero in New York, […]
Come to the Carlisle Garden Club Plant Sale on Saturday, May 19, 10 AM to 2 PM at the top of the Carlisle Common (opposite 27 School Street). We're offering a great collection of important perennials (including a trove of peony starts) and rare finds. Our club members and local garden experts have dug choice […]
Our 5th Annual Fairy House outing to the Town Forest! Stop by the Fairyland Pond path in Hapgood Wright Town Forest for an hour or two. Observe Umbrella artists at work on their own creations, and make your own magical space for visiting fairies and other natural spirits. Using sticks, bark, leaves and other found […]
Get your child in shape for the next family dinner, social gathering or formal event at Etiquette Boot Camp! The course is designed for ages 7 to 12 and will teach them how to start and maintain conversations with adults and peers, how to introduce themselves, when to interrupt and much more. Participants will learn […]
Get Ready to Run! Rain or shine – get ready to run at the Thoreau School’s 12th Annual Road Race, Sunday, May 20, 2018. As the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year, this community-wide event celebrates Concord spirit, fitness, and health. Bring the whole family to run, walk, jog or stroll with us. The 5K […]
“Meet Nathaniel Hawthorne” brings Hawthorne to its audience through his own words, in an immediate and personal way. The audience is introduced to the author in a moment of creative frustration—he cannot write. In an effort to rekindle his literary inspiration, he performs dramatic readings for his listeners from his most famous works—The Scarlet Letter, […]
The Concord Free Public Library is teaming up again with Debra's Natural Gourmet for a discussion of Mrs. Dalloway, by Virginia Woolf. The book discussion will take place on Monday, May 21st at 7:00 p.m. at Debra's Natural Gourmet, 98 Commonwealth Avenue, in West Concord. In Mrs. Dalloway (1925), the novel on which the movie […]
Concord Promise is launching casual round-table talks for any and all parents interested in sharing ideas, thoughts, concerns, and strategies about smartphone and social media usage among kids. Our casual round-table talks will take place seasonally, and will be open to the public. Our first round-table talk will be held on Tuesday, May 22 at […]
In this free computer class staff instructor will show you how to get started with your iPhone or iPad - how to set up your Apple device and search and download Apps among other basics. Free and open to all. Please register because space is limited.
The Ruettgers Enrichment Program and the CCHS Department of Fine Arts and Applied Technology present: "An Artists’ Talk: A Lively Conversation about the Creative Process." Featuring: Henry Cataldo, Greg Coan, Tracie Dunn, Adam Gooder, John Lindner, and Joseph Pickman. Wednesday, May 23, 2018, 3 pm in the CCHS Visual Arts Gallery 2:45 Reception in the […]
Making summer camp plans? Check out these offerings from Concord Carlisle Community Ed: Wicked Cool Vet School, Minecraft Mania, Rocket Science, Gadgets & Contraptions, & Deep Blue Sea. And for chess buffs, there’s a week long Chess Club in August! For information and to register, go to www.concordcarlisleace.org or call 978-318-1432.
On Tuesday, May 29th, we invite audiences to a screening of Beasts of the Southern Wild, directed by Benh Zeitlin. This magical adventure film tells of six-year-old Hushpuppy, who is faced with both her hot-tempered father's fading health and melting ice-caps that flood her ramshackle bayou community and unleash ancient aurochs, and must learn the […]
Come make a sturdy t-shirt bags with a bit of yarn to take to the Farmers’ Market. No sewing needed. You can contact Debby with any questions at debbycreates@gmail.com.
Does your child have a hard time falling asleep? Staying asleep? Join Dr. Gary Stanton, neurologist and sleep medicine expert at Emerson Hospital, on Wednesday, May 30 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. for an important discussion on sleep and children’s health. Topics will include the importance of sleep, tips for helping children fall asleep and […]
Join us as we celebrate spring and raise funds to maintain the historic Buttrick Garden at North Bridge Visitor Center. Sponsorship opportunities are now available. The event features a festive hat contest, garden style, raffles and a live auction with great food, wine and friends.
Join historians and living history interpreters Linda Greene and Michele Gabrielson for an in-depth look at how women got dressed every day in the 1700s. They will explore the “ins” and “outs” of a typical 18th century woman’s dress from a common, lower to middling class status to an upper class persona.
Come for the CCI Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 31, at Union Hall. At 7 p.m., there will be a short meeting for CCI members and at 7:30 p.m. Marcella Pixley will talk about “Voices in the Middle: Teaching and Writing for Young Adults.” Her talk is free and open to the public. Pixley has […]
Celebrating 29 Years of a New England Tradition, the Museum's Garden Tour has become a New England tradition for garden lovers from near and far. The Garden Tour will take place on two days, Friday and Saturday, June 1 and June 2, rain or shine. Each of the private gardens reflects the individual interests and […]
The League of Women Voters is sponsoring an informative meeting at Fowler Library from 9:15 to 11:30 on the issue which will be on the ballot June 12th The vote on the 12th will determine whether the Town of Concord will permit marijuana establishments in Concord. Speakers will present both sides of the issue. This […]
Come see Concord Youth Theatre's Junior Company Performance of Aesop’s Musical Foibles June 1-3. Performances are June 1 & 2 at 7pm; June 2 & 3 at 2pm. Aesop's Foibles begins as young Aesop explains to the audience about his problem of constantly hearing annoying voices in his head, which come to life as hysterical characters onstage that […]
The much-anticipated annual book sale takes place on the Concord Library lawn Saturday, June 2 from 10 am-3 pm. Thousands of paperbacks and hard covers in all genres, most at $2; media of all kinds, and boxes and boxes of children’s books. Cash and checks only, please. Refreshments available for purchase. Rain date is June […]
CCF dragonfly walk, June 2 Come look for dragonflies and damselflies at the Cranberry Bog on Curve Street on Saturday, June 2, at 10 a.m. The walk, led by Alan Ankers and Susan Emmons, is suitable for all ages and interests, and will include looking for butterflies, birds and anything else that interests the group. […]
Learn genealogy skills Claire Smith will discuss vital records—records of births, marriages and deaths of your ancestors, a primary source used to build your family tree. Find out whether vital records were kept, where to find them, how to interpret them and what to do when you are unable find them. Attendees will learn the […]
