Get your tickets to the hottest New Year’s family party in town! DJ Mike Pride will have your kids engaged and entertained from start to finish with music, games, a contest, prizes and line dances! And when your kids need to catch their breath, they can get groovy hairdos, rad tattoos, a funky family photo […]
Join the festivities at our Noon Year's Eve celebration with crafts, music, and a kid-friendly countdown at noon.
Noon Year's Eve is back with sparkling cider, a photo booth, noise makers and tasty Chinese foods! Say so long to 2018 with talented performer, Lisa Yves, who returns to the Concord COA with her show: The Great Ladies of Jazz! Lisa plays the piano and sings the songs made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Blossom […]
Gather at the Old Manse to hear poets from the New England Poetry Club read their work. Following the tradition of the Concord circle of authors like Emerson, Hawthorne, Alcott, and Fuller, the Old Manse will once again become a place of inspiration and shared work. Readers are posted about one month in advance, so […]
'Save the dates' for our 2019 Winter Pancake Breakfasts! Saturday, January 5 & Saturday, February 2 · 9 am - noon! Stop in for a stack of pancakes hot off the griddle with Massachusetts maple syrup, bacon, sausage, oj, milk or coffee! The perfect start to a winter Saturday or take a break from doing […]
First sort-of-annual Concord Conservatory of Music Bluegrass Band Scramble Saturday, January 5th, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Is there a budding stage musician inside you? Have you ever dreamed of standing on stage, with people you didn't know two hours before, playing bluegrass in front of tens of enthusiastic fans? (Dreams have to start somewhere.) The […]
Welcome to the 2019 Season of North Bridge Learn-to-Skate. Our registration is now open! Concord, Sundays: 11:40am-12:40pm at Middlesex School 8 Consecutive weekends in January & February Cost: $225 We offer a unique one-hour format at North Bridge Learn-to Skate: -5 minute meet and greet -30 minute class -5 minute weekly exhibition -25 minute family […]
STEAM Sundays at the Children's Room 2 pm - 3 pm | Main Library, 129 Main St., Concord, MA Learn while creating a different activity each week. See the poster for today's project!
Hello, are you here? With life’s many distractions, it’s easy to spin through our days feeling ungrounded. Be Well Be Here’s non-profit mission is to help us all Be Present on a path of possibility. In this session, we’ll discuss the myth of multi-tasking, the power of the pause, and how curiosity cultivates courage. Together, […]
Please join us for the Tuesday book discussion group! We will read Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury. Copies of the selected book will be available for checkout at the Main Library Circulation desk. CONTACT: Barbara Gugluizza 978-318-3365 bgugluizza@concordma.gov LOCATION: Main Library (Trustee Room)
J.K. Rowling wrote: "Words are our most inexhaustible source of magic." If you like words join Kristin Cooley for creative writing classes and let the magic of your words come alive. Kristin will enhance your creative writing skills by offering writing assignments for both novice writers and those who have attended class before. As the […]
Join us as we travel to Nashoba Valley Ski Area this winter on half day Tuesdays. This program includes 6 one-hour lessons, lift ticket, transportation and supervision. Rentals are available and a pre-fitting will be held at the Hunt Building on Monday December 3rd at 6:00pm. Rentals must be paid for at the pre-fitting and […]
Learn what you can do with Google Sheets. Save your sheets to the cloud which gives you access anywhere you go! If you're familiar with Excel you'll be right at home with Google Sheets. This class will introduce you to: Creating a sheet and using some of the basic functions. Add-ons that enhance the functionality […]
It’s your year to forge a new path toward possibility and contentment! Join us to experiment with simple breathing exercises that free the mind and refresh the body. Take the courageous step away from conditioned habits and cultivate curiosity through meditative practices that honor your natural way of being. Stop by to try every Wednesday […]
Enjoy cookies and fun activities as we discuss the newest books for kids in this monthly book club! The book discussed this month will be Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. For kids in grades 4 and 5.
FUN Fridays in the Children's Room! Come to the children's room on winter Fridays during January and February from 10 am - 11 am to take part in a fun activity. There will be a different program each week. See the poster to see what activity is taking place!
Drumming is fun and a great team-building exercise. And the beauty of a group drum circle is you don't need drumming experience to participate. You will create collaborative rhythmic jams after learning the basics of a variety of instruments. The magic is found in the group building upon its own creations. This program is good […]
Playing against Weston High School Admission: students $5 adults $7
Playtime Theater is back at Concord Youth Theatre for another season of fun! Spend Saturday mornings with Concord Youth Theatre’s PLAYTIME THEATER - a delightfully interactive theater experience! CYT actors will inspire you with new and improved versions of familiar children’s stories, complete with a sing-a-long! Outgoing audience members may even join the actors on […]
There's still time to register for winter classes at The Umbrella Community Arts Center in Concord, MA. We have arts for every age and interest. With this session, we're pleased to introduce some discount opportunities for active military families, siblings, and first-time students of all ages. Come unleash your creativity this winter.
The Concord-Carlisle Community Chest will be undergoing a Strategic Planning process in 2019. Please take 5 mins to complete this survey, so that all voices and feedback are heard. Thank you!! http://bit.ly/CCCCSurvey2019
The Concord Free Public Library is teaming up again with Debra's Natural Gourmet for a discussion of The Paris Wife, by Paula McLain. The book discussion will take place on Monday, November 19th at 7:00 p.m. at Debra's Natural Gourmet, 98 Commonwealth Avenue, in West Concord. Copies of the selected book, A Paris Wife are […]
Grades 6 - 8. Now’s your chance to play with tech gadgets you haven’t seen before! We’ll try out a different technology each month. In January, we'll learn about squishy circuits! All sessions are hands on. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Young people DO find ways to choose healthy habits that reduce stress and anxiety - and we’d like to encourage them! This series is designed to cultivate middle schoolers’ innate ability to find calm within while honoring their authentic way of being. Through mindful practices that include movement, reflection, breathing exercises, and creative games, middle […]
Tickets for The Shamrock Ball, presented by Concord Recreation, will go on sale Friday February 1st at 7:30am. The event is Saturday March 9, 2019 at The Westford Regency from 7:00pm-9:30pm and is for girls in grades 2-6 and an adult guest. Tickets are $100 sold as a couple and $25 for each additional family […]
Bonny Gilber, senior reverse mortgage adviser at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., conducts a seminar that explains what a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) reverse mortgage actually is, how it works and what the positive and negatives are. Bonny will also explain how financial advisers might use a HECM Reverse for asset protection and how a […]
January 17, 2019 - 5:30-7:30PM Public Opening of The Umbrella Community Arts Center's "Migration: A curated fiber arts exhibition" Free and open to the public Join The Umbrella Visual Arts Program for the opening reception of its new gallery show. This major fiber arts invitational responding to the theme ‘migration’ including works by Louise Berliner, Nayda […]
Hedwig and the Angry Inch - This groundbreaking Obie-winning Off-Broadway smash also won multiple awards for its hit film adaptation. It tells the story of "internationally ignored song stylist" Hedwig Schmidt, a fourth-wall smashing East German rock 'n' roll goddess who also happens to be the victim of a botched sex-change operation, which has left […]
Like to shake an egg? Clap to the beat? Wave a scarf? Move your feet? It’s time for Music and Movement! Come have fun with music, stories, and simple instruments as we get our groove on. Children ages 5 and under will enjoy this creative monthly program.
Bored of standing around in historic houses? Get on your hands and knees and tip-toes to discover the hidden history of the Old Manse. In this interactive tour led by the curator, you will learn to look for clues embedded in the structure of the house and its furnishings that help us understand how the […]
Lara Jk Wilson and Nicole Grant of Be Well Be Here will hold a mindfulness session called "Make it Meaningful New Year!" at the Concord Free Public Library (129 Main Street) on Saturday, January 19 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. As reported in Dr. Dan Seigel’s latest book, Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence, […]
Take your writing to the next level on a path of possibility. Whether you’re generating new pages or polishing work-in-progress, this writing workshop will help you enliven your narrative and streamline your process. Author and Be Well Be Here founder, Lara Wilson, MA (former GrubStreet instructor & board member) will guide you on an exploration […]
Back by request, now on Sunday evening! Feel restored and refreshed with mindful yoga practice that eases EVERY body. These sessions allow the mind to unwind through guided meditation while the body relaxes in simple restorative poses. Not only does this release tension and benefit overall health, it also leads to a great night’s sleep!
Make the most of your February break with this 4-H training course. It teaches youth ages 11 and older what they need to know to be responsible and competent babysitters. Includes units on: safety, first aid, child development, nutrition, entertaining children, and the business of babysitting. Join us and prepare to become a responsible babysitter! […]
Grades 6 - 12. The Concord Free Public Library invites teens to come to a Hot Chocolate Mix making workshop at the Concord Free Public Library (129 Main Street) on Tuesday, January 22 from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. Learn an easy recipe to make this winter treat. You will take some home along with a […]
Grades 8 - 12. What do you GEEK? Comics, graphic novels, or RPGs? Anime, manga, music, or movies? TV shows or silly YouTube clips? Come hang out with other geeks! We will do a different geeky activity every month. You are welcome to bring your own video games or card games. Snacks will be provided. […]
presented by Katherine Stievater Ever wondered if taking a Gap Year is right for you? More and more, U.S. teens are considering their options before jumping right from high school to college. Rather than simply choosing among colleges, many of today’s high school seniors are also beginning to defer the college experience – usually for […]
Come in from the cold & join us for some heat – Thursday, January 24. Open Table’s Community Dinner, First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Rd. Grapes, clementines and apples Chili Mac and Cheese South Carolina slaw Southern chopped salad Corn bread Peach Cobbler with vanilla ice cream The Workingman’s Duo will perform classic country […]
YOU’RE INVITED - PLEASE JOIN US AT OUR BOARD MEETING! The Concord Public Schools and Concord-Carlisle Regional School District Special Education Parent Advisory Council will be holding our bi-monthly Board Meeting this month. Please join us to learn more about what SEPAC does, what we are working on at the moment and how you can […]
The Concord Orchestra presents its winter concert Friday, January 25, and Saturday, January 26. Richard Sebring performs Joseph Haydn’s Horn Concerto No. 1 and Paul Dukas’ Villanelle. Mr. Sebring is assistant principal horn of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and principal horn of the Boston Pops Orchestra. The orchestra performs a version of Paul Dukas’ Villanelle […]
Playtime Theater is back at Concord Youth Theatre for another season of fun! Spend Saturday mornings with Concord Youth Theatre’s PLAYTIME THEATER - a delightfully interactive theater experience! CYT actors will inspire you with new and improved versions of familiar children’s stories, complete with a sing-a-long! Outgoing audience members may even join the actors on […]
Join us for another fun night in the Rotunda. The Next Chapter welcomes an engaged crowd of locals who are focused on helping to sustain and enhance the Library for years to come. Connect with your community while enjoying unique social and educational opportunities. For more information and to RSVP, contact Marcy Bouley Eckel at […]
Andrew Joslin will teach us how to use both sight and sound (and sometimes smell) to interpret animal movements and behavior. In addition to recognizing common tracks, learn how weather impacts forest ecosystems, and animal -- and our own -- decision-making in the winter woods. Register here: https://theumbrellaarts.org/class/wild-walk-tracking-reading-wildlife-and-winter-woods When you arrive, please park on the […]
Please join us on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 3pm, when award-winning author and Jane Brox presents her new work, Silence. She has taught at Harvard University and Bowdoin College, and is currently on the faculty of Lesley University’s low-residency MFA Program. Her most recent book, Brilliant: The Evolution of Artificial Light, was named one […]
The Middlesex Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. has launched their annual Membership Drive, and is looking for mothers and daughters interested in joining this national organization that focuses on philanthropy, leadership, plus social awareness and compassion within our community. The Membership Drive is open to mothers and daughters in the Class of 2025 (current […]
Join Randall Warniers for a talk on Twenty Classic Film Noir films and why they are good for you! Film noir is a term that describes certain moody low-budget B-movie Hollywood dramas of the 1940s and 1950s that feature hardboiled narratives, starkly graphic cinematography, down-on-their-luck characters, and an inescapable mood of menace, pessimism, crime, and […]
Join Kerry Barker to learn about long distance travel by bike. His talk will focus on three of his bike trips: Portland, OR to Portland, ME (44 days - 40 days biking), Pyrenees (from Atlantic to Mediterranean), and the French Alps. Come hear about his amazing adventures! Armchair Travel is free; however, we recommend registering […]
The Shamrock Ball is for girls in grades 2-6 and any adult guest. This event will take place at the Westford Regency and will be a semi-formal event. This program will be available for registration on Friday February 1, 2019 at 7:30am. Tickets are sold as a pair. One for the adult and one for […]
The significance of local action to address climate change will be the focus of the League of Women Voters Concord-Carlisle'sFebruary’s First Friday. Speakers will include Gary Clayton, President of Mass Audubon, Kate Hanley, Concord Director of Sustainability and Rep. Tami Gouveia of the 14th Middlesex District. Join us for coffee and a doughnut and a […]
Come to The Umbrella's Open House to celebrate our new gallery and ceramics studios, explore our new Makerspace and workshop spaces, and experience the ongoing transformation of our renovated facilities at 40 Stow Street. Free, family-friendly activities, exhibits, and winter treats will be available throughout the afternoon. 12:00 - 1:00 - MAKERSPACE COMMUNITY FORUM Before […]
Who lived in the attic? During this special exploration into the Old Manse attic, we’ll share what we know about the three enslaved people, Phyllis, Frank Benson, and Cate, who lived at the Old Manse. We’ll also share how later residents of the house remembered the enslaved people and how the story of enslaved peoples […]
