Community Closet Coat Drive - September 28 - October 16
Are you pulling out your coats for this Fall and realizing everyone's outgrown them all?! We have a feel-good solution for your gently used cold weather gear! Enter The Concord Carlisle Foundation's Community Closet. They are currently hosting a Winter Coat Drive for local families in need. Please consider donating your gently used winter coats, snow pants, boots and gloves - infants through adults. Donaton bin is located outside the front office at Thoreau Elementary School. Thank you in advance for your contributions. Questions? Please contact closet@
Try Girl Scouts in Concord!
Girl Scout Troops for all grades are welcoming new members! Join us at the Concord Public Library (129 Main St) on Wednesday October 14th from 6 to 7pm in the Goodwin Forum to learn more! As a Girl Scout, she’ll explore new adventures, build skills, and grow with friends cheering her on, gaining confidence that lasts a lifetime. RSVP at www.gsema.org/eventrsvp3 and reach out to Melissa Schoenfeld at meliss923@gmail.com or 617-
Navigating Tech at Home and School: Tips for Families Making Intentional Tech Choices
Thursday, October 15 | 7 PM - 9 PM | West Concord Union Church (North Hall, downstairs community room), 1317 Main Street, Concord, MA
Join the Intentional Tech Coalition for an evening of practical tips on parental controls, school advocacy, family tech conversations, and smartphone alternatives. Whether you’re just beginning to consider these choices or are well on your way, come learn alongside a community of parents and caregivers navigating the same questions. Free Community Event. No Registration Required.
Annual Harvest Fest and Open House hosted by Milldam Nursery School.
Music by Mister Vic, pumpkin auction, fall treats & autumn-inspired crafts and STEM activity. Come tour our school at this family friendly event. Free admission. Saturday, October 17th, 10:30 AM - 12PM at the outdoor courtyard behind First Parish at 20 Lexington Rd in Concord. Rain date: October 24.
Free Adult Yoga Class at PK Dance Center, October 20
Visit PK Dance Center on Tuesday, October 20 at 9:30 AM for a free adult yoga class with Katherine McKie. Enjoy gentle movement and mindful breathing in a welcoming class for all experience levels. Take a little time for yourself and learn about PK Dance Center’s upcoming adult yoga classes. Sign up here!
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Concord Recreation Basketball is a recreational program designed to help participants learn and develop the fundamentals of basketball in a fun, supportive environment. For the older divisions the first four weeks will focus on clinics covering fundamental skills, followed by a combination of scrimmages, skills, and drills throughout the remainder of the season.
The program emphasizes skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and having fun.
Participants of all skill levels are welcome and encouraged to learn, improve, and enjoy the game.