Become a Tutor of English
Sign Up for the Fall Class!
When:
Where: Zoom & Wayland Library
Have you ever thought about tutoring someone in English? Most people who decide to become tutors are thinking of the good it can do, helping others become more proficient in English and better able to cope with employment, landlords, schools or the medical system. But then they discover the rewards, the satisfaction that comes as progress is made and a relationship develops that enriches both learner and tutor. Tutors often speak of their pleasure in learning about another culture and their greater appreciation of the challenges facing those who are adapting to ours.
Because of the constant demand for tutoring, all available tutors are now working with students, and the next tutor-training course has been scheduled. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) program directors Ginny Steel and Jane Albert are currently enrolling prospective tutors for the five-session course that starts on October 7. The class will meet on five consecutive Wednesday evenings, 6-9 pm, Oct. 7 – Nov. 4. The first four classes will meet virtually, using Zoom, and the last one will be in person, in the Wayland library.
No prior knowledge of a foreign language is needed, just an openness to other cultures and the desire to share your knowledge of English. The training is free, although it is necessary to purchase a textbook for about $40.
Tutors will be prepared to work with their learners either remotely, as we often do now, or in person, as is sometimes possible. Tutors now are using FaceTime, Zoom, telephone and email as they meet with their learners and enjoy both success and personal connection. For more information or to enroll in the tutor training course, you can phone Ginny Steel at 508-358-7517 or email her at virginia@thesteels.com.
Because of the constant demand for tutoring, all available tutors are now working with students, and the next tutor-training course has been scheduled. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) program directors Ginny Steel and Jane Albert are currently enrolling prospective tutors for the five-session course that starts on October 7. The class will meet on five consecutive Wednesday evenings, 6-9 pm, Oct. 7 – Nov. 4. The first four classes will meet virtually, using Zoom, and the last one will be in person, in the Wayland library.
No prior knowledge of a foreign language is needed, just an openness to other cultures and the desire to share your knowledge of English. The training is free, although it is necessary to purchase a textbook for about $40.
Tutors will be prepared to work with their learners either remotely, as we often do now, or in person, as is sometimes possible. Tutors now are using FaceTime, Zoom, telephone and email as they meet with their learners and enjoy both success and personal connection. For more information or to enroll in the tutor training course, you can phone Ginny Steel at 508-358-7517 or email her at virginia@thesteels.com.
ISAAC DAVIS TOASTMASTERS
When:
Where: Reuben Hoar Library, Littleton & Virtual
Everyone has a story. Everyone has a voice.
I’m a deep thinker who has always been curious about people and the world around us. Vietnamese is my mother tongue, English is my second language, and I also speak Japanese.
Toastmasters has helped me turn my thoughts and experiences into words - and become a confident version of myself.
You don’t have to be a great speaker. You just have to have something to say.
🌱 Find your voice. Share your story. Keep growing.
Mondays • 7:15 PM
October 12 — In Person
October 26 — Virtual
📍 Reuben Hoar Library, Littleton
🎟️ Guests welcome, free to attend
https://2193.toastmastersclubs.org
Mai Nguyen VPPR • 603-759-8178
I’m a deep thinker who has always been curious about people and the world around us. Vietnamese is my mother tongue, English is my second language, and I also speak Japanese.
Toastmasters has helped me turn my thoughts and experiences into words - and become a confident version of myself.
You don’t have to be a great speaker. You just have to have something to say.
🌱 Find your voice. Share your story. Keep growing.
Mondays • 7:15 PM
October 12 — In Person
October 26 — Virtual
📍 Reuben Hoar Library, Littleton
🎟️ Guests welcome, free to attend
https://2193.toastmastersclubs.org
Mai Nguyen VPPR • 603-759-8178
Harvard Lions 36th Annual Citrus Sale Benefits Local Charities
When:
Where: Online
The Harvard Lions are selling fresh oranges and grapefruit. Treat your family to great fruit while at the same time benefiting Lions charities and families in need! We offer
Florida Royal Ruby Red grapefruit -- Sweet, thin-skinned and seedless, the flavor is reminiscent of refreshing red grapes and sweet nectarines.
California Navel oranges – Easy peeling with the perfect balance between sweet and tart. Seedless and packed with Vitamin C.
Grapefruit, oranges and ‘mixed’ are available in 20 lb. boxes ($42) or 10 lb. boxes ($22) each. Order online through November 13 and have the fruit delivered to your home in Ayer, Bolton, Boxborough, Devens, Harvard, Hudson, Lancaster, Littleton, Maynard, Shirley or Stow by a Harvard Lion on December 12. No need to be home for delivery. If outside our delivery area, we welcome your order and can arrange for you to pick up your order on December 12 in Harvard.
The direct link to purchase for the Harvard Lions local delivery is here: https://lions-citrus-sale-109284.square.site/.
We are also offering gift boxes that will ship anywhere in the Continental US. Here is the order site: https://ifundraise.com/616524
More details on the citrus sale can be found at www.harvardlions.com or email harvardlionsfruitsale@gmail.com.
Florida Royal Ruby Red grapefruit -- Sweet, thin-skinned and seedless, the flavor is reminiscent of refreshing red grapes and sweet nectarines.
California Navel oranges – Easy peeling with the perfect balance between sweet and tart. Seedless and packed with Vitamin C.
Grapefruit, oranges and ‘mixed’ are available in 20 lb. boxes ($42) or 10 lb. boxes ($22) each. Order online through November 13 and have the fruit delivered to your home in Ayer, Bolton, Boxborough, Devens, Harvard, Hudson, Lancaster, Littleton, Maynard, Shirley or Stow by a Harvard Lion on December 12. No need to be home for delivery. If outside our delivery area, we welcome your order and can arrange for you to pick up your order on December 12 in Harvard.
The direct link to purchase for the Harvard Lions local delivery is here: https://lions-citrus-sale-109284.square.site/.
We are also offering gift boxes that will ship anywhere in the Continental US. Here is the order site: https://ifundraise.com/616524
More details on the citrus sale can be found at www.harvardlions.com or email harvardlionsfruitsale@gmail.com.
Concord Festival of Authors
Afternoon Tea Book Club with Tara Lynn Masih
When:
Where: Fowler Branch
Friday, October 23, 1:30 pm — Afternoon Tea Book Club with Tara Lynn Masih on her new
novel The Silent Women, followed by Q&A and a book signing — Fowler Branch
Join the Celebration
Most events are free with registration, unless otherwise noted. For the full schedule and to register,
visit www.concordfestivalofauthors.org and download the program guide.
Contact: Barbara Gugluizza, Head of Reference Concord Free Public Library 978-318-3347
bgugluizza@concordma.gov
novel The Silent Women, followed by Q&A and a book signing — Fowler Branch
Join the Celebration
Most events are free with registration, unless otherwise noted. For the full schedule and to register,
visit www.concordfestivalofauthors.org and download the program guide.
Contact: Barbara Gugluizza, Head of Reference Concord Free Public Library 978-318-3347
bgugluizza@concordma.gov
Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest Announces CEO Retirement and Celebrates 30 Years of Transformative Leadership
Community invited to share stories of Club impact as organization prepares for its next chapter
When:
Where: Renaissance Hotel in Framingham
After 30 years of dedicated service to the children, families, and communities of MetroWest, Chris Duane, President of Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest, will retire following an extraordinary career devoted to creating opportunities and changing lives.
To celebrate her remarkable legacy, Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest will dedicate its signature annual fundraising Gala & Auction on Friday, October 23, 2026, to honoring Chris’ decades of leadership while raising critical funds to ensure the organization’s mission continues to thrive for generations to come.
The Gala, to be held at the Renaissance Hotel in Framingham, will bring together community leaders, alumni, supporters, corporate partners, volunteers, families, and friends for an evening celebrating both Chris’ impact and the thousands of young people whose lives have been forever changed through the work of Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest. Proceeds will directly support Club programs and the young members who depend on them.
We Want to Hear from You
In conjunction with the Gala announcement, Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest is inviting the community to participate in a special storytelling campaign celebrating Chris’ legacy.
Help us build the celebration of a lifetime. If the Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest — or Chris Duane — played a meaningful role in your life, we want to hear your story.
Were you a Club member who found your voice here? An alumnus whose career took shape because of this place? A family who felt the difference? We are collecting stories from across our community to be shared at the gala and beyond — a living testament to what happens when young people are given the chance to thrive.
“This celebration is about much more than one remarkable leader,” said Laura Terzigni, Vice President. “It’s about recognizing the ripple effect of decades of service and ensuring that Chris’ legacy continues through the children we will serve tomorrow.”
To share your story, visit www.bgcmetrowest.org/gala or contact Laura Terzigni at laura.terzigni@bgcmetrowest.org Submissions will be accepted through October 1, 2026.
To celebrate her remarkable legacy, Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest will dedicate its signature annual fundraising Gala & Auction on Friday, October 23, 2026, to honoring Chris’ decades of leadership while raising critical funds to ensure the organization’s mission continues to thrive for generations to come.
The Gala, to be held at the Renaissance Hotel in Framingham, will bring together community leaders, alumni, supporters, corporate partners, volunteers, families, and friends for an evening celebrating both Chris’ impact and the thousands of young people whose lives have been forever changed through the work of Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest. Proceeds will directly support Club programs and the young members who depend on them.
We Want to Hear from You
In conjunction with the Gala announcement, Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest is inviting the community to participate in a special storytelling campaign celebrating Chris’ legacy.
Help us build the celebration of a lifetime. If the Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest — or Chris Duane — played a meaningful role in your life, we want to hear your story.
Were you a Club member who found your voice here? An alumnus whose career took shape because of this place? A family who felt the difference? We are collecting stories from across our community to be shared at the gala and beyond — a living testament to what happens when young people are given the chance to thrive.
“This celebration is about much more than one remarkable leader,” said Laura Terzigni, Vice President. “It’s about recognizing the ripple effect of decades of service and ensuring that Chris’ legacy continues through the children we will serve tomorrow.”
To share your story, visit www.bgcmetrowest.org/gala or contact Laura Terzigni at laura.terzigni@bgcmetrowest.org Submissions will be accepted through October 1, 2026.
Concord Festival of Authors
Thoreau Alliance: Author Kathleen Kelly exploresThoreau's Journal Drawings
When:
Where: Concord Art, 37 Lexington Rd., Concord
Friday, October 23, 7:00 pm — Thoreau Alliance: Author Kathleen Kelly explores
Thoreau's Journal Drawings, revealing the visual side of Thoreau's naturalist genius. Hosted
at Concord Art Association.
Join the Celebration
Most events are free with registration, unless otherwise noted. For the full schedule and to register,
visit www.concordfestivalofauthors.org and download the program guide.
Contact: Barbara Gugluizza, Head of Reference Concord Free Public Library 978-318-3347
bgugluizza@concordma.gov
Thoreau's Journal Drawings, revealing the visual side of Thoreau's naturalist genius. Hosted
at Concord Art Association.
Join the Celebration
Most events are free with registration, unless otherwise noted. For the full schedule and to register,
visit www.concordfestivalofauthors.org and download the program guide.
Contact: Barbara Gugluizza, Head of Reference Concord Free Public Library 978-318-3347
bgugluizza@concordma.gov
The Friends of the Acton Libraries To Host Used Book Sale October 24-25, 2026
When:
Where: Acton Memorial Library
The Friends have been collecting and sorting a lot of books since the last sale. Now is your chance to stock up on good books in good condition before the cold of winter sets in!
The Friends of the Acton Libraries will hold a live and in person used book sale on Saturday October 24 at the Acton Memorial Library from 9 am until 4 pm. Sunday October 25 will be half price day for all, from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Cash, credit, and Apple/Google Pay are accepted!
Members get first crack at the great selection of used books at the sale preview on Friday, October 23 from 7pm to 9pm. If you aren’t yet a member, you can join on Friday night.
But why wait? Go to the Friends of the Acton Libraries website and pay for your membership online! https://friends-of-the-acton-libraries.square.site/
The Friends of the Acton Libraries is a 100% volunteer organization that has a unique remit; we donate funds to Acton's 7 elementary middle-school and high-school libraries, as well as the 2 town libraries. Our book sales and other activities raise money which we then distribute to these entities. The funds we give to the elementary school libraries represent almost 50% of their book buying budget.
For more information, contact The Friends at friendsofactonlibraries@gmail.com
Join us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/friendsactonlib and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/friendsactonlib
The Friends of the Acton Libraries will hold a live and in person used book sale on Saturday October 24 at the Acton Memorial Library from 9 am until 4 pm. Sunday October 25 will be half price day for all, from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Cash, credit, and Apple/Google Pay are accepted!
Members get first crack at the great selection of used books at the sale preview on Friday, October 23 from 7pm to 9pm. If you aren’t yet a member, you can join on Friday night.
But why wait? Go to the Friends of the Acton Libraries website and pay for your membership online! https://friends-of-the-acton-libraries.square.site/
The Friends of the Acton Libraries is a 100% volunteer organization that has a unique remit; we donate funds to Acton's 7 elementary middle-school and high-school libraries, as well as the 2 town libraries. Our book sales and other activities raise money which we then distribute to these entities. The funds we give to the elementary school libraries represent almost 50% of their book buying budget.
For more information, contact The Friends at friendsofactonlibraries@gmail.com
Join us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/friendsactonlib and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/friendsactonlib
Concord Festival of Authors
Breakfast with the Authors
When:
Where: 48 Monument Square, Concord
Saturday, October 24, 8:30 - 10:00 am--Breakfast with the Authors, returning as a popular
CFA ticketed event at Concord’s Colonial Inn. Moderated by local author and physician, Dr.
Suzanne Koven, featuring Christopher Castellani, Gish Jen and Hester Kaplan.
Join the Celebration
Most events are free with registration, unless otherwise noted. For the full schedule and to register,
visit www.concordfestivalofauthors.org and download the program guide.
Contact: Barbara Gugluizza, Head of Reference Concord Free Public Library 978-318-3347
bgugluizza@concordma.gov
CFA ticketed event at Concord’s Colonial Inn. Moderated by local author and physician, Dr.
Suzanne Koven, featuring Christopher Castellani, Gish Jen and Hester Kaplan.
Join the Celebration
Most events are free with registration, unless otherwise noted. For the full schedule and to register,
visit www.concordfestivalofauthors.org and download the program guide.
Contact: Barbara Gugluizza, Head of Reference Concord Free Public Library 978-318-3347
bgugluizza@concordma.gov
Fall Fellowship Fair, First Baptist Church of Lexington. October 24, 2026
When:
Where: 1580 Massachusetts Ave in Lexington Center
The First Baptist Church of Lexington will be hosting the 68th annual Fall Fellowship Fair on October 24, 2026 from 9am to 3pm. Breakfast will be served from 9am to 11am. Fresh baked muffins made on site will be served. Lunch served at 1130am. Many items to choose from.
The fair features the Cookie Walk room, Holiday Corner with homemade Christmas items and silent auction on gift baskets. Bake Shop with homemade pies and other baked goods. Jewelry table, Knit Shop, Patchwork and Quilts, Yard Sale rooms, book room. Fun vendors as well.
The First Baptist Church is located at 1580 Massachusetts Ave in Lexington Center.
For more information telephone number is 781-862-9050 fbclexington.org
The fair features the Cookie Walk room, Holiday Corner with homemade Christmas items and silent auction on gift baskets. Bake Shop with homemade pies and other baked goods. Jewelry table, Knit Shop, Patchwork and Quilts, Yard Sale rooms, book room. Fun vendors as well.
The First Baptist Church is located at 1580 Massachusetts Ave in Lexington Center.
For more information telephone number is 781-862-9050 fbclexington.org
ABFN Halloween Spooktacular
When:
Where: 16 Charter Road Acton
Join us for our annual Halloween Spooktacular event including a magician (11am) and other fun activities provided by local preschools and businesses. Entertainment will be from 11:00-11:45. The first 30 minutes of the party (10-10:30am) will be geared for families that desire a more sensory-friendly experience.
Come dressed in your best family costume for a chance to win prizes donated by local businesses!
Attendance is free for ABFN families. Non-Member Families: $15 per family.
Pre-registration REQUIRED for Non-Member Families. Pre-registration for Non-Member Families closes the morning of 10/24.
Register Here
We will be collecting items for the Acton Boxborough Food Pantry. Please consider bringing a donation with you! Most needed items are: cereal, healthy snack items, baby food, and larger sized diapers (5, 6, or 4T-5T pullups). We will have a bin/donation area for drop off.
Date and Time:
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM Eastern Time
Location:
RJ Grey Jr. High Gymnasium
16 Charter Road
Acton, MA 01720
Come dressed in your best family costume for a chance to win prizes donated by local businesses!
Attendance is free for ABFN families. Non-Member Families: $15 per family.
Pre-registration REQUIRED for Non-Member Families. Pre-registration for Non-Member Families closes the morning of 10/24.
Register Here
We will be collecting items for the Acton Boxborough Food Pantry. Please consider bringing a donation with you! Most needed items are: cereal, healthy snack items, baby food, and larger sized diapers (5, 6, or 4T-5T pullups). We will have a bin/donation area for drop off.
Date and Time:
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM Eastern Time
Location:
RJ Grey Jr. High Gymnasium
16 Charter Road
Acton, MA 01720
JUNK IN THE TRUNK
When:
Where: 9 Farmer Way, Westford
A Junk in the Trunk event will take place on October 24 from 10-11 a.m. at a new location, Stony Brook School, 9 Farmer Way, Westford, MA.
People bring their cars, open their trunks, set out unwanted household items, and freely give away goods, and choose items gifted from others. This is not a drop off event as you must remain on site until items are gifted or donated.
Setup time is no earlier than 9:30 a.m. Gifting and Receiving is 10 a.m. Donation time is 11 a.m.
Supported by Sustainable Westford and the Westford Recycling Commission.
More information: email LauraGranato15@gmail.com
People bring their cars, open their trunks, set out unwanted household items, and freely give away goods, and choose items gifted from others. This is not a drop off event as you must remain on site until items are gifted or donated.
Setup time is no earlier than 9:30 a.m. Gifting and Receiving is 10 a.m. Donation time is 11 a.m.
Supported by Sustainable Westford and the Westford Recycling Commission.
More information: email LauraGranato15@gmail.com
The Friends of Pine Hawk 2026 Fall Program Series
Exploring Ceremonial Stone Landscapes
When:
Where: Upton, MA
For more than 24 years the Friends of Pine Hawk have offered a variety of programs designed to foster an appreciation of Indigenous cultural traditions, history, and archaeology. These free programs are made possible with support from the Acton Memorial Library and in partnership with Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area and celebrate Massachusetts Archaeology Month (October) and Native American Heritage Month (November).
Events are free but require registration at https://tinyurl.com/2026-Pinehawk
Saturday, October 24, 10 AM – Noon, Upton, Massachusetts walk, in person only
Peppercorn Hill was once marked as an "Indian Establishment" on a map from the 1800s.
There are many stone groupings and other features to explore in the landscape. The walk
will be led by Cathy Taylor who for over 25 years has been studying ceremonial earth and
stone sites identified by Tribal Historic Preservation Officers. This will be a 2-hour, level
walking hike and pre-registration is required. Limited to 15, all ages welcome with adult
supervision.
Events are free but require registration at https://tinyurl.com/2026-Pinehawk
Saturday, October 24, 10 AM – Noon, Upton, Massachusetts walk, in person only
Peppercorn Hill was once marked as an "Indian Establishment" on a map from the 1800s.
There are many stone groupings and other features to explore in the landscape. The walk
will be led by Cathy Taylor who for over 25 years has been studying ceremonial earth and
stone sites identified by Tribal Historic Preservation Officers. This will be a 2-hour, level
walking hike and pre-registration is required. Limited to 15, all ages welcome with adult
supervision.
A Murder Comes to Maynard
When:
Where: 2 Walnut St. in Maynard
On Saturday, October 24th you're invited to Felixology at 2 Walnut St. in Maynard for a Crow Crawl & Rookery Rave. Start at Felixology beginning at noon to pick up your Trinket Trail information and get your starting trinkets. Get creative with your Crow Crawl attire and come dressed as a crow, or in all black gothic, Victorian, Steampunk, dark academia, or fantasy fashion.
From Felixology, form a Scatter and follow the Trinket Trail from 12-4pm to different Crow's Cache locations throughout downtown Maynard. Collect Trinkets at each Crow's Cache, including Secondhand News, Kind Goods, The Sea Cauldron, and Sugar Snap. Trinkets will be free or for a nominal charge, with more expensive trinkets available at some locations. Be sure to snap some selfies at each location and post them on your socials.
Roost back at Felixology to "cache-in" or trade your Trinkets at a rousing, rolicking Rookery Rave from 4-7pm. This Corvid Celebration includes Crow Crafts, discounts and specials, Trinket Trading, refreshments, and entertainment.
For more information contact Felixology at 978-298-5716, felixology8@gmail.com, or visit felixology.com
From Felixology, form a Scatter and follow the Trinket Trail from 12-4pm to different Crow's Cache locations throughout downtown Maynard. Collect Trinkets at each Crow's Cache, including Secondhand News, Kind Goods, The Sea Cauldron, and Sugar Snap. Trinkets will be free or for a nominal charge, with more expensive trinkets available at some locations. Be sure to snap some selfies at each location and post them on your socials.
Roost back at Felixology to "cache-in" or trade your Trinkets at a rousing, rolicking Rookery Rave from 4-7pm. This Corvid Celebration includes Crow Crafts, discounts and specials, Trinket Trading, refreshments, and entertainment.
For more information contact Felixology at 978-298-5716, felixology8@gmail.com, or visit felixology.com
Concord Festival of Authors
Poetry at the Library
When:
Where: CFPL Goodwin Forum
Saturday, October 24, 2:00 pm--Poetry at the Library features Nate Klug and Catherine
Stearns—CFPL Goodwin Forum
Join the Celebration
Most events are free with registration, unless otherwise noted. For the full schedule and to register,
visit www.concordfestivalofauthors.org and download the program guide.
Contact: Barbara Gugluizza, Head of Reference Concord Free Public Library 978-318-3347
bgugluizza@concordma.gov
Stearns—CFPL Goodwin Forum
Join the Celebration
Most events are free with registration, unless otherwise noted. For the full schedule and to register,
visit www.concordfestivalofauthors.org and download the program guide.
Contact: Barbara Gugluizza, Head of Reference Concord Free Public Library 978-318-3347
bgugluizza@concordma.gov
Concord Festival of Authors
Barrow Bookstore: Dr. Linda Booth Sweeney gets thebuzz going with Do Bees Pee?
When:
Where: 79 Main St #2, Concord
Saturday, October 24, 4:00 pm — Barrow Bookstore: Dr. Linda Booth Sweeney gets the
buzz going with Do Bees Pee?, a laugh-out-loud picture book about nature's waste-free
systems. Available in person or via Zoom
Join the Celebration
Most events are free with registration, unless otherwise noted. For the full schedule and to register,
visit www.concordfestivalofauthors.org and download the program guide.
Contact: Barbara Gugluizza, Head of Reference Concord Free Public Library 978-318-3347
bgugluizza@concordma.gov
buzz going with Do Bees Pee?, a laugh-out-loud picture book about nature's waste-free
systems. Available in person or via Zoom
Join the Celebration
Most events are free with registration, unless otherwise noted. For the full schedule and to register,
visit www.concordfestivalofauthors.org and download the program guide.
Contact: Barbara Gugluizza, Head of Reference Concord Free Public Library 978-318-3347
bgugluizza@concordma.gov
To Sit and Watch the World Pass By: An Evening of Song
Sat, Oct 24 at Fivesparks
When:
Where: 7 Fairbank St, Harvard
This program is designed as an exploration of eclectic musical selections, drawing a parallel between the progression of a single day and the arc of a full life. By arranging the music thematically rather than by traditional set structure, the audience will be guided on a narrative journey from dawn to nightfall, with the program notes and song texts highlighting the connections between the stages of a day and the seasons of life.
Musically, the program unfolds from a state of stillness. Audience members will be encouraged to sit in quiet reflection before the performance opens with Richard Strauss’s “Morgen!” and Gabriel Fauré’s “Paradis” from his La chanson d'Ève. As the program progresses, the music, spanning several eras of art song alongside selections from musical theatre and interludes for solo piano, gains momentum and energy, moving through an energetic day before turning inward toward a peaceful nightfall.
https://www.still-river-music.org/event-details/to-sit-and-watch-the-world-pass-by-an-evening-of-song
Musically, the program unfolds from a state of stillness. Audience members will be encouraged to sit in quiet reflection before the performance opens with Richard Strauss’s “Morgen!” and Gabriel Fauré’s “Paradis” from his La chanson d'Ève. As the program progresses, the music, spanning several eras of art song alongside selections from musical theatre and interludes for solo piano, gains momentum and energy, moving through an energetic day before turning inward toward a peaceful nightfall.
https://www.still-river-music.org/event-details/to-sit-and-watch-the-world-pass-by-an-evening-of-song
October 24 Open Mic 5-9 pm, with Featured Performer: Chris Snell
When:
Where: Acton
24W is excited to present Chris Snell as the featured performer in our upcoming Open Mic on October 24. Chris Snell has been singing for most of his life. He has performed
many musicals With Acton’s Theatre III, as well as shows with The Actorsingers of
Nashua, Sudbury Light Opera Company, and Actors' Circle Theatre in Peterborough, NH. He especially enjoys singing old classics made famous by Sinatra, Perry Como, Paul Anka, and the like, as well as Broadway gems. He is preparing about a 1/2 hour of songs to perform for us. Rounding out the evening will be an Open Mic where people are welcome to read poetry, tell a story, and/or perform a song/tune or two. The house will open at 5 for mingling, board games, potluck. Open Mic performances will start at 6.
24W is an arts-based social justice community, funded by the Windsor Institute which is a non-profit dedicated to helping us all learn and share. More info, and physical location at the website: 24w.org. If you want to be on our announcement email list, please go to the website for the link to sign up.
many musicals With Acton’s Theatre III, as well as shows with The Actorsingers of
Nashua, Sudbury Light Opera Company, and Actors' Circle Theatre in Peterborough, NH. He especially enjoys singing old classics made famous by Sinatra, Perry Como, Paul Anka, and the like, as well as Broadway gems. He is preparing about a 1/2 hour of songs to perform for us. Rounding out the evening will be an Open Mic where people are welcome to read poetry, tell a story, and/or perform a song/tune or two. The house will open at 5 for mingling, board games, potluck. Open Mic performances will start at 6.
24W is an arts-based social justice community, funded by the Windsor Institute which is a non-profit dedicated to helping us all learn and share. More info, and physical location at the website: 24w.org. If you want to be on our announcement email list, please go to the website for the link to sign up.
Concord Festival of Authors
Julie Carrick Dalton on The Forest Becomes Her
When:
Where: CFPL Goodwin Forum
Monday, October 26, 6:00 pm — Julie Carrick Dalton on The Forest Becomes Her, a story
of friendship and reckoning set in a forest not unlike Concord's own — CFPL Goodwin
Forum
Join the Celebration
Most events are free with registration, unless otherwise noted. For the full schedule and to register,
visit www.concordfestivalofauthors.org and download the program guide.
Contact: Barbara Gugluizza, Head of Reference Concord Free Public Library 978-318-3347
bgugluizza@concordma.gov
of friendship and reckoning set in a forest not unlike Concord's own — CFPL Goodwin
Forum
Join the Celebration
Most events are free with registration, unless otherwise noted. For the full schedule and to register,
visit www.concordfestivalofauthors.org and download the program guide.
Contact: Barbara Gugluizza, Head of Reference Concord Free Public Library 978-318-3347
bgugluizza@concordma.gov
Concord Band Presents Fall Concert Program: “Scenes”
When:
Where: 51 Walden Performing Arts Center, Concord
The Concord Band will perform its Fall Concert on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 7pm, at the Performing Arts Center, 51 Walden Street in Concord. MA. Music Director James O’Dell will lead the Concord Band in its program presentation of “Scenes”, named after the suite, Scenes from "The Louvre", written for band by composer Norman Dello Joio. Dello Joio adapted his original score from a television documentary, depicting five classic artworks from the museum's famous collection. In keeping with this theme, the Concord Band will also perform composer Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Additional featured pieces include Of Sailors and Whales by W. Francis McBeth, inspired by Herman Melville's iconic novel, Moby Dick; Iditarod by Robert Buckley, which evokes the epic adventure of the Alaskan dog sled race; and Ireland: Of Legend and Lore by Robert W. Smith. A multimedia presentation will accompany the music. The Concord Band invites concert-goers of all ages to hear the music inspired by the art, and to see the art that inspired the music.
Admission is free and open to the public. A $20 per person donation is requested. Complimentary light refreshments will be served at a reception following the concert. To learn more about the Concord Band, visit www.concordband.org and on Facebook.
Concord Band’s 2026-2027 Concert Season dates, 51 Walden Performing Arts Center:
§ Saturday, November 7, 1pm – Bandemonium! Children’s Concert
§ Saturday, December 12, 7pm – Holiday Pops
§ Saturday, March 6, 7pm – Winter Concert
§ Friday and Saturday, April 9 and 10, 7pm – Two evenings of Swing Dance
§ Wednesdays, June and July, 7:15pm – Summer Concerts at 51 Walden and outdoors at the Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, MA
Admission is free and open to the public. A $20 per person donation is requested. Complimentary light refreshments will be served at a reception following the concert. To learn more about the Concord Band, visit www.concordband.org and on Facebook.
Concord Band’s 2026-2027 Concert Season dates, 51 Walden Performing Arts Center:
§ Saturday, November 7, 1pm – Bandemonium! Children’s Concert
§ Saturday, December 12, 7pm – Holiday Pops
§ Saturday, March 6, 7pm – Winter Concert
§ Friday and Saturday, April 9 and 10, 7pm – Two evenings of Swing Dance
§ Wednesdays, June and July, 7:15pm – Summer Concerts at 51 Walden and outdoors at the Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, MA
Grain Thief Brings Americana and String Band Roots to Bedford
When:
Where: John Glenn Middle School 99 McMahon Road, Bedford
The New Song Music Series presents Boston-based Grain Thief on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the John Glenn Middle School auditorium, 99 McMahon Road, Bedford.
The five-piece string band has released critically acclaimed albums and built a national following through live performances, bringing a distinctive sound to acoustic roots music.
The members of this quintet have worn the chrome off their frets doing it the hard way. Along the way, they’ve honed their skills as songwriters and musicians and deepened their bond as musical brothers, exploring the boundaries of Americana while staying true to their roots as a string band.
Their latest album, House of the Dog, celebrates perseverance, friendship, and the simple power of acoustic instruments gathered around a microphone. Their original tunes feel as familiar and comfortable as a favorite pair of jeans. In its review of the album, Bluegrass Today praised Grain Thief’s “sheer joy and absolute enthusiasm” and highlighted the band’s collaborative spirit and seamless interplay of instruments.
Watch Grain Thief perform “54 Miles to Empty,” a track from the album.
Because of planned construction at Bedford Town Hall, the concert will be held at the John Glenn Middle School, whose auditorium offers comfortable, theater-style seating.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 during the week of the concert. Tickets and additional information are available at newsongbedford.org.
New Song is a volunteer initiative of the Bedford Cultural District, made possible through the generous support of Red Heat American Tavern, Suzanne & Company Real Estate, Bedford Florist & Gifts, FYZICAL® Therapy and Balance Centers Bedford, the Mass Cultural Council, and the Bedford Cultural District.
The five-piece string band has released critically acclaimed albums and built a national following through live performances, bringing a distinctive sound to acoustic roots music.
The members of this quintet have worn the chrome off their frets doing it the hard way. Along the way, they’ve honed their skills as songwriters and musicians and deepened their bond as musical brothers, exploring the boundaries of Americana while staying true to their roots as a string band.
Their latest album, House of the Dog, celebrates perseverance, friendship, and the simple power of acoustic instruments gathered around a microphone. Their original tunes feel as familiar and comfortable as a favorite pair of jeans. In its review of the album, Bluegrass Today praised Grain Thief’s “sheer joy and absolute enthusiasm” and highlighted the band’s collaborative spirit and seamless interplay of instruments.
Watch Grain Thief perform “54 Miles to Empty,” a track from the album.
Because of planned construction at Bedford Town Hall, the concert will be held at the John Glenn Middle School, whose auditorium offers comfortable, theater-style seating.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 during the week of the concert. Tickets and additional information are available at newsongbedford.org.
New Song is a volunteer initiative of the Bedford Cultural District, made possible through the generous support of Red Heat American Tavern, Suzanne & Company Real Estate, Bedford Florist & Gifts, FYZICAL® Therapy and Balance Centers Bedford, the Mass Cultural Council, and the Bedford Cultural District.
Iron Work Farm Open Houses at Jones Tavern and the Faulkner Homestead
When:
Where: 128 Main Street and 5 High Street, Acton
Sunday, October 25 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.
128 Main Street and 5 High Street, Acton
The Iron Work Farm will hold its last “4th Sunday” open houses of the season at Jones Tavern (128 Main St., 1 to 3 p.m.) and the Jones-Faulkner Homestead (5 High St., 3 to 5 p.m.)
At Jones Tavern, visit the authentic taproom of one of Acton’s most important gathering places during the Revolutionary War. At the Faulkner Homestead, the oldest house in Acton, meet members of the Nashoba Valley Weavers’ Guild, and learn about the discoveries from the recent driveway excavations.
During the afternoon archaeologist Kimberley Connors will lead volunteers in a further examination of the large dirt pile from the Faulkner driveway construction. To take part in the dig, sign up at https://forms.gle/GvmDAWE9afDvoXD7A, or email Kimberley at dig@archeducation.org.
And to learn more about South Acton’s past, join Kimberley at 12 p.m. for a tour of “Mill Corner”’s archaeological sites. Registration required for the tour, at https://bit.ly/4bQlOcl. See www.ironworkfarm.org for more information about all the activities.
No charge; parking on site or nearby.
128 Main Street and 5 High Street, Acton
The Iron Work Farm will hold its last “4th Sunday” open houses of the season at Jones Tavern (128 Main St., 1 to 3 p.m.) and the Jones-Faulkner Homestead (5 High St., 3 to 5 p.m.)
At Jones Tavern, visit the authentic taproom of one of Acton’s most important gathering places during the Revolutionary War. At the Faulkner Homestead, the oldest house in Acton, meet members of the Nashoba Valley Weavers’ Guild, and learn about the discoveries from the recent driveway excavations.
During the afternoon archaeologist Kimberley Connors will lead volunteers in a further examination of the large dirt pile from the Faulkner driveway construction. To take part in the dig, sign up at https://forms.gle/GvmDAWE9afDvoXD7A, or email Kimberley at dig@archeducation.org.
And to learn more about South Acton’s past, join Kimberley at 12 p.m. for a tour of “Mill Corner”’s archaeological sites. Registration required for the tour, at https://bit.ly/4bQlOcl. See www.ironworkfarm.org for more information about all the activities.
No charge; parking on site or nearby.
Boutwell House Celebration & Annual Meeting
When:
Where: 172 Main St, Groton
Join us at the Gov. George S. Boutwell House on Sunday October 25th at 2 PM for the Groton Historical Society's Annual Meeting and Program.
We talk a lot about who lived in the Boutwell House and about what artifacts and papers are stored there. But how often do we think of the house itself? Its present-day architecture is well-documented. But why was it built that way? How was it used? How did it fit into the community?
Brian Bixby will start to try to answer some of those question, or at least raise more detailed questions. As the Boutwell House turns 175 years old, it is time we looked into the house that plays such an important role in our activities.
Brian grew up in Groton and holds a Ph.D. in history from the University of Massachusetts. Now living in Cambridge, he’s been supporting the Groton History Center’s work on Boutwell ever since helping to catalogue some rediscovered Boutwell papers back in 2001. He teaches a variety of history courses at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education.
This program will follow the Groton Historical Society’s brief annual business meeting where members may vote on the slate of Officers & Directors. Free and open to the public.
Cake and sparkling cider will be served.
We talk a lot about who lived in the Boutwell House and about what artifacts and papers are stored there. But how often do we think of the house itself? Its present-day architecture is well-documented. But why was it built that way? How was it used? How did it fit into the community?
Brian Bixby will start to try to answer some of those question, or at least raise more detailed questions. As the Boutwell House turns 175 years old, it is time we looked into the house that plays such an important role in our activities.
Brian grew up in Groton and holds a Ph.D. in history from the University of Massachusetts. Now living in Cambridge, he’s been supporting the Groton History Center’s work on Boutwell ever since helping to catalogue some rediscovered Boutwell papers back in 2001. He teaches a variety of history courses at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education.
This program will follow the Groton Historical Society’s brief annual business meeting where members may vote on the slate of Officers & Directors. Free and open to the public.
Cake and sparkling cider will be served.
Trunk or Treat for Everyone!
When:
Where: 242 Boston Road (Rt. 4) in Chelmsford
On Sunday, October 25, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., Aldersgate United Methodist Church invites you to a fun community event featuring candy, games, crafts, and more. Wear your most BOO-tiful costume, have your photo taken, and meet new friends.
Aldersgate is located at 242 Boston Road (Rt. 4) in Chelmsford. For more information, contact the office at (978)256-9400 or aldersgatechelmsford@verizon.net, or visit us online at www.aldersgatechelmsford.com or www.facebook.com/aldersgateumc.chelms. We hope you can join us!
Aldersgate is located at 242 Boston Road (Rt. 4) in Chelmsford. For more information, contact the office at (978)256-9400 or aldersgatechelmsford@verizon.net, or visit us online at www.aldersgatechelmsford.com or www.facebook.com/aldersgateumc.chelms. We hope you can join us!
A Cuba Benefit Concert with Sol Y Canto
When:
Where: 723 Massachusetts Avenue, Boxborough
A fundraiser for desperately needed aid for the Cuban people.
The United Church of Christ of Boxborough, 723 Massachusetts Ave., is sponsoring a benefit concert for the people of Cuba, featuring the Pan-Latin ensemble, Sol y Canto. The concert will take place on Sunday, October 25th, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, with doors opening at 3:30 PM. Proceeds from the event will benefit the congregations of the Second Baptist Church in Santiago de Cuba, the Baptist Church of Mariana in Baracoa, and neighboring communities. Tickets are $30 per person, $10 for youth/students, plus a small ticketing fee ($35 at the door).
To make a donation or to purchase tickets, go to: 2026 Cuba Benefit Concert
What's happening in Cuba?
Cuba is facing the worst economic and humanitarian crisis in its modern history. Longstanding U.S. sanctions, compounded by recent restrictions on fuel imports, have severely strained the country's economy. Across the island, residents endure power outages lasting up to 20–22 hours a day, disrupting nearly every aspect of daily life. The prolonged blackouts have paralyzed public transportation, suspended garbage collection, and forced the closure of schools and businesses, while inflation and chronic shortages have left many families struggling to obtain basic necessities, including food, medicine, and other essential household goods.
Sol y Canto, an award-winning Pan-Latin ensemble known for its vibrant concerts and critically acclaimed music that blends diverse Latin American styles. Come and enjoy the sounds of this exhilarating band while helping the people of Cuba.
The United Church of Christ of Boxborough, 723 Massachusetts Ave., is sponsoring a benefit concert for the people of Cuba, featuring the Pan-Latin ensemble, Sol y Canto. The concert will take place on Sunday, October 25th, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, with doors opening at 3:30 PM. Proceeds from the event will benefit the congregations of the Second Baptist Church in Santiago de Cuba, the Baptist Church of Mariana in Baracoa, and neighboring communities. Tickets are $30 per person, $10 for youth/students, plus a small ticketing fee ($35 at the door).
To make a donation or to purchase tickets, go to: 2026 Cuba Benefit Concert
What's happening in Cuba?
Cuba is facing the worst economic and humanitarian crisis in its modern history. Longstanding U.S. sanctions, compounded by recent restrictions on fuel imports, have severely strained the country's economy. Across the island, residents endure power outages lasting up to 20–22 hours a day, disrupting nearly every aspect of daily life. The prolonged blackouts have paralyzed public transportation, suspended garbage collection, and forced the closure of schools and businesses, while inflation and chronic shortages have left many families struggling to obtain basic necessities, including food, medicine, and other essential household goods.
Sol y Canto, an award-winning Pan-Latin ensemble known for its vibrant concerts and critically acclaimed music that blends diverse Latin American styles. Come and enjoy the sounds of this exhilarating band while helping the people of Cuba.
Concord Festival of Authors
Transcendentalism Council of First Parish: ThoreauWas a Philosopher, and Chances Are, You Are, Too
When:
Where: First Parish Church, 20 Lexington Rd., Concord
Sunday, October 25, 7:00 pm — Transcendentalism Council of First Parish: Thoreau
Was a Philosopher, and Chances Are, You Are, Too — a lively look at Thoreau's
philosophical legacy, in person and livestreamed from First Parish Church.
Join the Celebration
Most events are free with registration, unless otherwise noted. For the full schedule and to register,
visit www.concordfestivalofauthors.org and download the program guide.
Contact: Barbara Gugluizza, Head of Reference Concord Free Public Library 978-318-3347
bgugluizza@concordma.gov
Was a Philosopher, and Chances Are, You Are, Too — a lively look at Thoreau's
philosophical legacy, in person and livestreamed from First Parish Church.
Join the Celebration
Most events are free with registration, unless otherwise noted. For the full schedule and to register,
visit www.concordfestivalofauthors.org and download the program guide.
Contact: Barbara Gugluizza, Head of Reference Concord Free Public Library 978-318-3347
bgugluizza@concordma.gov
Concord Alcott Toastmasters Open House
When:
Where: 1276 Main Street in Concord
Join us for the Concord Alcott Toastmasters Open House at 7-9 pm on Monday October 26 at Harvey Wheeler Community Center at 1276 Main Street in Concord. Discover a supportive community where you can grow your confidence and communication skills. Experience engaging speeches, fun impromptu speaking, and encouraging feedback in a welcoming, no-pressure environment. Whether you’re new or experienced, you’ll also learn about mentorship opportunities to accelerate your growth. Light refreshments will be served. Free parking in the lot.
For more information, or to join virtually please contact: vpm-3981@toastmastersclubs.org
For more information, or to join virtually please contact: vpm-3981@toastmastersclubs.org
Join our Tuesday, October 27th Garden Club Workshop
When:
Where: 297 Concord Road, Bedford
The Bedford Garden Club will be holding a fun workshop to repurpose hardcover books into a dried flower vase. All materials will be supplied. The cost is $25 dollars.
The event will take place on Tuesday, October 27th at 10:00 AM in the barn at 297 Concord Road, Bedford. We will have heat if it is a chilly day!!!
If you are interested, please contact Gayle at gplewis@me.com to register for the event. You can mail a check to her, payable to Bedford Garden Club, c/o Gayle Lewis, 12 School Avenue, Bedford MA. All folks are welcome, bring a friend!!!!!
The event will take place on Tuesday, October 27th at 10:00 AM in the barn at 297 Concord Road, Bedford. We will have heat if it is a chilly day!!!
If you are interested, please contact Gayle at gplewis@me.com to register for the event. You can mail a check to her, payable to Bedford Garden Club, c/o Gayle Lewis, 12 School Avenue, Bedford MA. All folks are welcome, bring a friend!!!!!
Trek or Treat Bike Ride
When:
Where: West Concord MBTA to East Acton Village Green
Join the Minuteman Bike Share for another Trek or Treat! Wear your best costume and bike two miles along the Bruce Freeman from West Concord to East Acton, stopping for treats along the way! Enjoy free rentals from the Minuteman Bike Share and fun activities at the end. For more information on this event, email sustainability@actonma.gov.
Concord Festival of Authors
Jenn Bouchard & Kathleen Reidy team up for "WritingNew England"
When:
Where: CFPL Goodwin Forum
Tuesday, October 27, 6:00 pm — Jenn Bouchard & Kathleen Reidy team up for "Writing
New England," a conversation on craft, setting, and coastal storytelling—CFPL Goodwin
Forum
Join the Celebration
Most events are free with registration, unless otherwise noted. For the full schedule and to register,
visit www.concordfestivalofauthors.org and download the program guide.
Contact: Barbara Gugluizza, Head of Reference Concord Free Public Library 978-318-3347
bgugluizza@concordma.gov
New England," a conversation on craft, setting, and coastal storytelling—CFPL Goodwin
Forum
Join the Celebration
Most events are free with registration, unless otherwise noted. For the full schedule and to register,
visit www.concordfestivalofauthors.org and download the program guide.
Contact: Barbara Gugluizza, Head of Reference Concord Free Public Library 978-318-3347
bgugluizza@concordma.gov
The Northborough Art Guild Presents Marcia Gleason
A Demonstration of Mono Printing on October 27 at 7PM
When:
Where: 52 Main Street, Northborough
This mono printing method is exciting and intuitive, sometimes with surprising results. The surface
is a Gelli printing plate (18”x24”) and I use acrylics to paint directly on the silicone, making several
strokes with each pull/print, and sometimes creating layers. There are many ways to use this process—
I will share some that I have done.
The public is invited to attend this free program. Northborough Historical Society, 52 Main Street
parking available on School St.
is a Gelli printing plate (18”x24”) and I use acrylics to paint directly on the silicone, making several
strokes with each pull/print, and sometimes creating layers. There are many ways to use this process—
I will share some that I have done.
The public is invited to attend this free program. Northborough Historical Society, 52 Main Street
parking available on School St.
The Friends of Pine Hawk 2026 Fall Program Series
The Big World of New England's Native Americans
When:
Where: Acton Memorial Library
Tuesday, October 27, 7 PM, Acton Memorial Library, in person only
From almost 13,000 years ago, to today, New England’s Native Americans have participated in many
social networks throughout the continent. Robert Goodby, an archaeologist and Professor of
Anthropology at Franklin Pierce University, will present evidence for long-distance connections among
Native communities over time - technological traditions, religious practices, raw materials, and
economic strategies, some of which spanned the continent or extended all the way down the Atlantic
Seaboard from Maine to Georgia.
From almost 13,000 years ago, to today, New England’s Native Americans have participated in many
social networks throughout the continent. Robert Goodby, an archaeologist and Professor of
Anthropology at Franklin Pierce University, will present evidence for long-distance connections among
Native communities over time - technological traditions, religious practices, raw materials, and
economic strategies, some of which spanned the continent or extended all the way down the Atlantic
Seaboard from Maine to Georgia.
Harvest Fair on October 28
When:
Where: Cameron Senior Center on Pleasant Street in Westford
The public is invited to an exciting Harvest Fair on Oct. 28 from 10-3 at the Cameron Senior Center on Pleasant Street in Westford. Over 20 outside vendors will be displaying their handcrafted items, services, knitted pieces and holiday decorations. Music, coffee and cider refreshments will be available, as well as some delicious homemade bake sale products to take home. Take a chance on one of our many Raffle Baskets and get lucky! Do your holiday shopping early with gift cards to major retailers available for purchase. All money made from this festival helps to support Westford Seniors and is sponsored by the Friends of the Cameron Senior Center.
Concord Festival of Authors
Fowler in Fact with Brooke Barbier
When:
Where: Wright Tavern, 2 Lexington Rd. Concord
Wednesday, October 28, 11:30 am — Fowler in Fact with Brooke Barbier on Cocked and
Boozy: An Intoxicating History of the American Revolution — Wright Tavern
Join the Celebration
Most events are free with registration, unless otherwise noted. For the full schedule and to register,
visit www.concordfestivalofauthors.org and download the program guide.
Contact: Barbara Gugluizza, Head of Reference Concord Free Public Library 978-318-3347
bgugluizza@concordma.gov
Boozy: An Intoxicating History of the American Revolution — Wright Tavern
Join the Celebration
Most events are free with registration, unless otherwise noted. For the full schedule and to register,
visit www.concordfestivalofauthors.org and download the program guide.
Contact: Barbara Gugluizza, Head of Reference Concord Free Public Library 978-318-3347
bgugluizza@concordma.gov
Concord Festival of Authors
Concord Art Association: Novelists Joan Silber(Mercy) and Karen E. Bender (The Words of Dr. L)
When:
Where: Concord Art, 37 Lexington Road
Wednesday, October 28, 7:00 pm — Concord Art Association: Novelists Joan Silber
(Mercy) and Karen E. Bender (The Words of Dr. L) read from their newest work, followed by a
Q&A.
Join the Celebration
Most events are free with registration, unless otherwise noted. For the full schedule and to register,
visit www.concordfestivalofauthors.org and download the program guide.
Contact: Barbara Gugluizza, Head of Reference Concord Free Public Library 978-318-3347
bgugluizza@concordma.gov
(Mercy) and Karen E. Bender (The Words of Dr. L) read from their newest work, followed by a
Q&A.
Join the Celebration
Most events are free with registration, unless otherwise noted. For the full schedule and to register,
visit www.concordfestivalofauthors.org and download the program guide.
Contact: Barbara Gugluizza, Head of Reference Concord Free Public Library 978-318-3347
bgugluizza@concordma.gov
Housing Insecurity in Our Backyard and What You Can Do
When:
Where: Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 Walden St. Concord.
Free and open to the public, we invite anyone concerned with the current housing crisis to attend a panel discussion about Housing Insecurity on October 28th at 7:00 p.m. at the Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 Walden St. Concord.
Featuring four speakers:
Danielle Ferrier, CEO, Heading Home, Boston, MA
Sharon Martens, Exec. Director, Household Goods, Acton, MA
Sheilagh Carlisle, Exec. Director, Habitat For Humanity of Greater Lowell
Liz Rust, Director of Regional Housing Services Offices, Concord, MA
If you are looking to understand the depths of the housing crisis and to learn ways to get involved in solutions, please come to hear this panel. You will be able to network with others in the community and leave with information about the local organizations at work getting people into homes.
Light refreshments will be served.
Featuring four speakers:
Danielle Ferrier, CEO, Heading Home, Boston, MA
Sharon Martens, Exec. Director, Household Goods, Acton, MA
Sheilagh Carlisle, Exec. Director, Habitat For Humanity of Greater Lowell
Liz Rust, Director of Regional Housing Services Offices, Concord, MA
If you are looking to understand the depths of the housing crisis and to learn ways to get involved in solutions, please come to hear this panel. You will be able to network with others in the community and leave with information about the local organizations at work getting people into homes.
Light refreshments will be served.
Concord Art Presents Magnetic North
Curated by Elizabeth Awalt + Pamela “Posey” Moulton
October 29, 2026 - December 17, 2026
When:
Where: 37 Lexington Road, Concord
Concord, MA - Beginning Thursday, October 29, Concord Art presents Magnetic North, curated by Elizabeth Awalt and Pamela “Posey” Moulton. The exhibition will be on view through December 17.
Iconic Concordian and Transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau believed “that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright.” Few places embody that magnetic pull more strongly than the state of Maine—which was part of Massachusetts until 1820. Maine’s dramatic coastline, expansive forests, rugged mountains, and ever-changing light have attracted artists for generations. Historically, painters came to Maine during the summer months to work directly from the landscape, establishing a tradition that continues today. Increasingly, however, artists are choosing not only to visit Maine but to make their lives there, drawn by both the natural environment and the strength of its artistic communities.
The artists represented in Magnetic North have all spent significant portions of their lives in Maine, and several were born in the state. Together, they represent a range of practices including painting, sculpture, photography, and installation. While each artist brings a distinct vision, they share an enduring connection to place, a commitment to creative independence, and a deep engagement with the natural world. Many have built lasting careers while contributing to Maine's vibrant cultural landscape through galleries, exhibitions, residencies, and community initiatives. There is a generosity among Maine artists that is distinctive. Like magnets, they draw one another forward, creating opportunities for both peers and future generations.
Artists featured in this exhibition include Elizabeth Awalt, Jarid del Deo, Melanie Essex, James Parker Foley, Roy Fox, Grace Hager, Dylan Hausthor, Jocelyn Lee, Joanna Logue, Pamela “Posey” Moulton, Verónica A Pérez, Brian Smith, Emilie Stark-Menneg, Ian Trask, John Walker, Shoshannah White, and David Wilson.
A catalog of the exhibition will be available at Concord Art. For more information, contact Executive Director Kate James at katejames@concordart.org or Assistant Director Natalie Reiser at nataliereiser@concordart.org.
You may also call Concord Art at 978-369-2578
Details: Magnetic North,Curated by Elizabeth Awalt + Pamela “Posey” Moulton
October 29, 2026 - December 17, 2026
Concord Art 37 Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742
Tuesday through Saturday 10am – 4:30pm, Sunday 12pm - 4pm
Opening Reception: October 29, 5:30pm
Artist Panel with Jorge S. Arango, Art Writer: December 2, 6pm
Iconic Concordian and Transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau believed “that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright.” Few places embody that magnetic pull more strongly than the state of Maine—which was part of Massachusetts until 1820. Maine’s dramatic coastline, expansive forests, rugged mountains, and ever-changing light have attracted artists for generations. Historically, painters came to Maine during the summer months to work directly from the landscape, establishing a tradition that continues today. Increasingly, however, artists are choosing not only to visit Maine but to make their lives there, drawn by both the natural environment and the strength of its artistic communities.
The artists represented in Magnetic North have all spent significant portions of their lives in Maine, and several were born in the state. Together, they represent a range of practices including painting, sculpture, photography, and installation. While each artist brings a distinct vision, they share an enduring connection to place, a commitment to creative independence, and a deep engagement with the natural world. Many have built lasting careers while contributing to Maine's vibrant cultural landscape through galleries, exhibitions, residencies, and community initiatives. There is a generosity among Maine artists that is distinctive. Like magnets, they draw one another forward, creating opportunities for both peers and future generations.
Artists featured in this exhibition include Elizabeth Awalt, Jarid del Deo, Melanie Essex, James Parker Foley, Roy Fox, Grace Hager, Dylan Hausthor, Jocelyn Lee, Joanna Logue, Pamela “Posey” Moulton, Verónica A Pérez, Brian Smith, Emilie Stark-Menneg, Ian Trask, John Walker, Shoshannah White, and David Wilson.
A catalog of the exhibition will be available at Concord Art. For more information, contact Executive Director Kate James at katejames@concordart.org or Assistant Director Natalie Reiser at nataliereiser@concordart.org.
You may also call Concord Art at 978-369-2578
Details: Magnetic North,Curated by Elizabeth Awalt + Pamela “Posey” Moulton
October 29, 2026 - December 17, 2026
Concord Art 37 Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742
Tuesday through Saturday 10am – 4:30pm, Sunday 12pm - 4pm
Opening Reception: October 29, 5:30pm
Artist Panel with Jorge S. Arango, Art Writer: December 2, 6pm
DVSN’s Candlelight Vigil
When:
Where: 40 Fairbank Rd., Sudbury
Domestic Violence Services Network, Inc. (DVSN) will host its annual Light in the Darkness Candlelight Vigil on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Fairbank Community Center, 40 Fairbank Rd., Sudbury. Held during Domestic Violence Awareness Month each October, the Vigil commemorates the lives lost in Massachusetts to domestic violence in the past year.
Community members will read each victim's story as their lives are represented by the reader, a rose, and a candle that is lit in their memory. This year's keynote speaker will be District Attorney Marian
Ryan, who has created multiple best-in-class crime prevention programs and is a leader in domestic violence prevention and prosecution.
"While the Vigil is a solemn occasion," says DVSN Executive Director Jacquelin Apsler, "It is also a night of hope. By publicly standing together to witness and commemorate, we build awareness and show the survivors in our communities that we believe their stories and support their journeys."
The public is invited to attend this free event. A light supper will be served following the ceremony. For more information regarding DVSN’s Candlelight Vigil, visit DVSN.org/Vigil or call 978-318-3421.
Community members will read each victim's story as their lives are represented by the reader, a rose, and a candle that is lit in their memory. This year's keynote speaker will be District Attorney Marian
Ryan, who has created multiple best-in-class crime prevention programs and is a leader in domestic violence prevention and prosecution.
"While the Vigil is a solemn occasion," says DVSN Executive Director Jacquelin Apsler, "It is also a night of hope. By publicly standing together to witness and commemorate, we build awareness and show the survivors in our communities that we believe their stories and support their journeys."
The public is invited to attend this free event. A light supper will be served following the ceremony. For more information regarding DVSN’s Candlelight Vigil, visit DVSN.org/Vigil or call 978-318-3421.
Concord Festival of Authors
Grand Finale
When:
Where: CFPL Goodwin Forum
Grand Finale
The festival wraps up with its ever-popular Mystery Night, moderated by Concord's own Kate Flora
and featuring panelists Joseph Finder, Jule Selbo, and Janet Raye Stevens — Thursday, October
29, 6:00 pm, CFPL Goodwin Forum.
Join the Celebration
Most events are free with registration, unless otherwise noted. For the full schedule and to register,
visit www.concordfestivalofauthors.org and download the program guide.
Contact: Barbara Gugluizza, Head of Reference Concord Free Public Library 978-318-3347
bgugluizza@concordma.gov
The festival wraps up with its ever-popular Mystery Night, moderated by Concord's own Kate Flora
and featuring panelists Joseph Finder, Jule Selbo, and Janet Raye Stevens — Thursday, October
29, 6:00 pm, CFPL Goodwin Forum.
Join the Celebration
Most events are free with registration, unless otherwise noted. For the full schedule and to register,
visit www.concordfestivalofauthors.org and download the program guide.
Contact: Barbara Gugluizza, Head of Reference Concord Free Public Library 978-318-3347
bgugluizza@concordma.gov
Samhain Circle at UUCAV
When:
Where: 353 Great Rd, Stow
Stow, Mass., Oct 30 – The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in the Assabet Valley (UUCAV) will hold a Samhain Circle on Friday, October 30, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. entitled “Descent into the Underworld.” Explore your inner depths as we journey into the spirit realm to discover what death and rebirth hold for us this year. Visit with ancestors and guides, let go of what no longer feeds you, and make room for new growth. Part of the ritual will take place outdoors, weather permitting; a warm layer is recommended.
The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the ritual will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. Participants are encouraged to arrive a few minutes early to familiarize themselves with the instructions for the evening. A potluck feast in the Vestry will follow the ritual; please bring a dish to share.
UUCAV is a nut-free facility with accessible parking and entry, located at 353 Great Rd, Stow.
The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the ritual will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. Participants are encouraged to arrive a few minutes early to familiarize themselves with the instructions for the evening. A potluck feast in the Vestry will follow the ritual; please bring a dish to share.
UUCAV is a nut-free facility with accessible parking and entry, located at 353 Great Rd, Stow.
Concord Conservatory of Music Unveils Dynamic 2026–2027 Concert & Speaker Series
When:
Where: Concord Conservatory of Music (1317 Main Street, Concord)
The Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) is thrilled to announce its 2026–2027 Concert & Speaker Series, featuring an exceptional lineup of world-class performers, engaging speakers, and family-friendly concerts designed to bring the community together through the power of live music.
This season, CCM invites audiences to explore a rich variety of musical genres and themes, ranging from intimate duo recitals and global musical journeys to innovative eco-conscious programs and headline performances by celebrated contemporary artists.
HAAS Duo: Friday, October 30, 2026 at 7:30 pm
An extraordinary performance highlighting dynamic chamber music artistry.
To learn more about the performances or purchase tickets, please visit www.concordconservatory.org/news-events/ccm-concert-speaker-series.
This season, CCM invites audiences to explore a rich variety of musical genres and themes, ranging from intimate duo recitals and global musical journeys to innovative eco-conscious programs and headline performances by celebrated contemporary artists.
HAAS Duo: Friday, October 30, 2026 at 7:30 pm
An extraordinary performance highlighting dynamic chamber music artistry.
To learn more about the performances or purchase tickets, please visit www.concordconservatory.org/news-events/ccm-concert-speaker-series.
WE WANT YOUR BLOOD!
Please Help!
When:
Where: 32 Graniteville Road Westford
This Halloween, please consider carving out a new tradition! Cornerstone Congregational Church will sponsor our next blood drive with the American Red Cross on Saturday, October 31st from 9AM to 2PM. Each pint of blood we collect can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of so many more. If you are healthy and eligible, please come out to donate. Most donations take less than an hour, so book your appointment, roll up your sleeve and become a part of the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross.
Thank you!!
Cornerstone Congregational Church
32 Graniteville Road
Westford, MA 01886
Thank you!!
Cornerstone Congregational Church
32 Graniteville Road
Westford, MA 01886
MetWinds to Debut New Music Director Gabe Southard at 56th Season Opening Concert
Fall concert “There’s a First Time for Everything”set for Nov. 1 in Lexington
When:
Where: Scottish Rite Museum, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington
LEXINGTON, MA Metropolitan Wind Symphony (MetWinds), the Greater Boston area’s premier community wind ensemble, opens its 56th season this fall with the debut performance of its new Music Director Dr. Robert “Gabe” Southard. Southard leads the 60+ member ensemble in concert on Sunday, November 1, 3 pm, in a performance fittingly titled “There’s a First Time for Everything,” at the Scottish Rite Museum, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington. A free pre-concert lecture begins at 2:30 pm.
Southard was selected as MetWinds’ new music director after a season-long search in which six finalists each guest conducted the ensemble in concert. He joined the faculty of Gordon College in 2022 as Associate Teaching Professor of Music, where he conducts the Gordon Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band. He previously served as Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands at Hope College in Michigan, leading the Winds and Brass area and the Instrumental Music Education area, and earlier held posts as Wind Symphony conductor and flute instructor at the University of Michigan-Flint.
Regarding his appointment, Gabe said he is “looking forward to starting work with the MetWinds, continuing the group’s reputation for excellence, and bringing some new and exciting program ideas!”
Southard’s first program with MetWinds universally embraces the theme of beginnings. “There’s a First Time for Everything” celebrates the debut works of some of the concert band repertoire’s most significant voices, including John Mackey, Frank Ticheli, and Dana Wilson, each represented by the very first piece they wrote or arranged for band. Another work reaches back to Gustav Holst’s “First Suite in E flat,” the piece widely credited with establishing the wind band as a serious concert ensemble alongside the orchestra.
The full program includes Adam Gorb’s “Awayday”; Holst’s “First Suite in E flat for Military Band” (edited by Colin Matthews); John Mackey’s “Strange Humors”; Dana Wilson’s “Piece of Mind”; John Stevens’ “Benediction”; and Frank Ticheli’s “Postcard.”
Single tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $5 for students, and free for children under age 5, available on Eventbrite.
MetWinds participates in the Card to Culture Program. EBT, WIC and Health Connector cardholders who show their EBT, WIC or Health Connector card at the door pay only $2 per adult or $1 per child (age 5+). Children under age 5 are free. There is no admission limit per cardholder.Free parking is available on site, and the Scottish Rite Museum is barrier-free for easy access.
For tickets and more information, visit metwinds.org, and follow MetWinds on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.
Southard was selected as MetWinds’ new music director after a season-long search in which six finalists each guest conducted the ensemble in concert. He joined the faculty of Gordon College in 2022 as Associate Teaching Professor of Music, where he conducts the Gordon Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band. He previously served as Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands at Hope College in Michigan, leading the Winds and Brass area and the Instrumental Music Education area, and earlier held posts as Wind Symphony conductor and flute instructor at the University of Michigan-Flint.
Regarding his appointment, Gabe said he is “looking forward to starting work with the MetWinds, continuing the group’s reputation for excellence, and bringing some new and exciting program ideas!”
Southard’s first program with MetWinds universally embraces the theme of beginnings. “There’s a First Time for Everything” celebrates the debut works of some of the concert band repertoire’s most significant voices, including John Mackey, Frank Ticheli, and Dana Wilson, each represented by the very first piece they wrote or arranged for band. Another work reaches back to Gustav Holst’s “First Suite in E flat,” the piece widely credited with establishing the wind band as a serious concert ensemble alongside the orchestra.
The full program includes Adam Gorb’s “Awayday”; Holst’s “First Suite in E flat for Military Band” (edited by Colin Matthews); John Mackey’s “Strange Humors”; Dana Wilson’s “Piece of Mind”; John Stevens’ “Benediction”; and Frank Ticheli’s “Postcard.”
Single tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $5 for students, and free for children under age 5, available on Eventbrite.
MetWinds participates in the Card to Culture Program. EBT, WIC and Health Connector cardholders who show their EBT, WIC or Health Connector card at the door pay only $2 per adult or $1 per child (age 5+). Children under age 5 are free. There is no admission limit per cardholder.Free parking is available on site, and the Scottish Rite Museum is barrier-free for easy access.
For tickets and more information, visit metwinds.org, and follow MetWinds on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.
NASHOBA SYMPHONIC BAND OPENS ELEVENTH SEASON
When:
Where: Route 117 (12 Green Road GPS) in Bolton
The Nashoba Symphonic Band, under the direction of David Wayne Bailey, is pleased to announce its 2026-2027 Season. All performances will take place in the auditorium of The Nashoba Regional High School, Route 117 (12 Green Road GPS) in Bolton MA, about a mile west of the center of town. Admission to all concerts is free, open to the public, and wheelchair accessible The season provides a wide variety of musical offerings:
Sunday, November 1, 2026, 3 pm. “Hallowe'en Revisited” includes The Masquerade Suite by Aram Khachaturian, Barbara York's Encountering Baba Yaga (featuring Andy Kern, alto saxophone), and Mussorgsky's A Night On Bald Mountain, as well as other spooky works!
Sunday, November 1, 2026, 3 pm. “Hallowe'en Revisited” includes The Masquerade Suite by Aram Khachaturian, Barbara York's Encountering Baba Yaga (featuring Andy Kern, alto saxophone), and Mussorgsky's A Night On Bald Mountain, as well as other spooky works!
Acton Garden Club Lecture - Tool Talk - November 3, 2026
When:
Where: Acton Town Hall, 472 Main St, Acton
Date Nov 3, 2026
Time 10:30am
Location Acton Town Hall. In person only; No zoom
Speaker Jack Russell, Russell’s Garden Center Wayland
Topic Tool Talk
Summary Jack will discuss choosing, using and maintaining garden tools. What each tool is used for and how to select the right pruner. He will also cover Adaptive Garden Tools.
Time 10:30am
Location Acton Town Hall. In person only; No zoom
Speaker Jack Russell, Russell’s Garden Center Wayland
Topic Tool Talk
Summary Jack will discuss choosing, using and maintaining garden tools. What each tool is used for and how to select the right pruner. He will also cover Adaptive Garden Tools.
GriefShare: "Surviving the Holidays"
When:
Where: 242 Boston Road (Rt. 4) in Chelmsford
On Wednesday, November 4, Aldersgate United Methodist Church invites you to a special session of GriefShare called “Surviving the Holidays.” The Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons can be bleak for those who have lost loved ones, and this program offers coping tools and support for anyone who is grieving.
The special session includes a video, a workbook, and optional sharing time. Topics for discussion can include managing emotional triggers; handling changes to family traditions and dealing with the “empty chair”; setting healthy boundaries, communicating expectations, and giving yourself permission to decline social events; and finding meaningful ways to honor the memory of a loved one.
The session will meet at the church from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. There is a $10 charge to cover the cost of the workbook.
Aldersgate is located at 242 Boston Road (Rt. 4) in Chelmsford. For more information, contact the office at (978)256-9400 or aldersgatechelmsford@verizon.net, or visit us online at www.aldersgatechelmsford.com or www.facebook.com/aldersgateumc.chelms.
The special session includes a video, a workbook, and optional sharing time. Topics for discussion can include managing emotional triggers; handling changes to family traditions and dealing with the “empty chair”; setting healthy boundaries, communicating expectations, and giving yourself permission to decline social events; and finding meaningful ways to honor the memory of a loved one.
The session will meet at the church from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. There is a $10 charge to cover the cost of the workbook.
Aldersgate is located at 242 Boston Road (Rt. 4) in Chelmsford. For more information, contact the office at (978)256-9400 or aldersgatechelmsford@verizon.net, or visit us online at www.aldersgatechelmsford.com or www.facebook.com/aldersgateumc.chelms.
Tanzania: A Photographer’s Journey
Assabet Valley Camera Club Program
When:
Where: Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church Street, Hudson
HUDSON: On Wednesday, November 4, the Assabet Valley Camera Club (AVCC) is pleased to host Shawn Carey, wildlife photographer and teacher for Mass Audubon Society. His presentation will take you on a virtual field trip to the grasslands of East Africa, a region abundant with enormous herds of wildebeests, zebras, antelopes and gazelles grazing under the watchful eyes of Africa’s great predators.
If you have ever dreamed of visiting the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park, this is a journey you will not want to miss. Nature enthusiasts are sure to enjoy this program! It is free and open to the public.
Shawn has been the chair of the Mass Camera Naturalists and co-founded Migration Productions where he provides almost all of the digital photographs in their productions. Carey's work can be viewed at https://migrationproductions.com/ .
Currently, AVCC meetings are using a hybrid approach where members can come together either in person or via Zoom. If you are interested in attending the program, contact AVCC at avcc.digital@hotmail.com a few days prior to the meeting to request a link to the event or to let us know you will be attending in person. Guests are welcome to attend up to two consecutive club meetings prior to becoming a member. For membership information, go to https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com/Club/MembershipInfo.aspx .The club’s Zoom room opens at 7:00 PM with a brief business meeting at 7:15 followed by Shawn’s presentation at 7:30.
AVCC in-person meetings are held at the Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church Street, Hudson and are open to the public. The first meeting of the month generally features a program designed to instruct and/or to entertain camera enthusiasts. During the second monthly meeting, a competition of members’ digital images is judged and critiqued by qualified individuals. Assabet Valley Camera Club, affiliated with both the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC) and the Photographic Society of America (PSA), participates in inter-club competitions on regional, national and international levels. November’s subjects are “Things Made by Man” and an “Open” category.
AVCC welcomes anyone interested in learning more about photography as a visual art and its practical application as a science. Members benefit from the hands-on experiences, from the knowledge presented in programs, and from having their work critiqued. For more information, check out AVCC's website https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com//
If you have ever dreamed of visiting the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park, this is a journey you will not want to miss. Nature enthusiasts are sure to enjoy this program! It is free and open to the public.
Shawn has been the chair of the Mass Camera Naturalists and co-founded Migration Productions where he provides almost all of the digital photographs in their productions. Carey's work can be viewed at https://migrationproductions.com/ .
Currently, AVCC meetings are using a hybrid approach where members can come together either in person or via Zoom. If you are interested in attending the program, contact AVCC at avcc.digital@hotmail.com a few days prior to the meeting to request a link to the event or to let us know you will be attending in person. Guests are welcome to attend up to two consecutive club meetings prior to becoming a member. For membership information, go to https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com/Club/MembershipInfo.aspx .The club’s Zoom room opens at 7:00 PM with a brief business meeting at 7:15 followed by Shawn’s presentation at 7:30.
AVCC in-person meetings are held at the Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church Street, Hudson and are open to the public. The first meeting of the month generally features a program designed to instruct and/or to entertain camera enthusiasts. During the second monthly meeting, a competition of members’ digital images is judged and critiqued by qualified individuals. Assabet Valley Camera Club, affiliated with both the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC) and the Photographic Society of America (PSA), participates in inter-club competitions on regional, national and international levels. November’s subjects are “Things Made by Man” and an “Open” category.
AVCC welcomes anyone interested in learning more about photography as a visual art and its practical application as a science. Members benefit from the hands-on experiences, from the knowledge presented in programs, and from having their work critiqued. For more information, check out AVCC's website https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com//
The Friends of Pine Hawk 2026 Fall Program Series
Ceremonial Landscapes and the Algonquian Calendar
When:
Where: Acton Memorial Library
Thursday, November 5, 7 PM at the Acton Memorial Library, in person only
Ceremonial Landscapes mark key events such as annual fish-runs, planting and harvesting corn,
storytelling, and maple syrup gathering. The nighttime sky's celestial patterns are encoded in stone
features. Cathy Taylor, a former member of the Upton Historical Commision will talk about these
features.
Ceremonial Landscapes mark key events such as annual fish-runs, planting and harvesting corn,
storytelling, and maple syrup gathering. The nighttime sky's celestial patterns are encoded in stone
features. Cathy Taylor, a former member of the Upton Historical Commision will talk about these
features.
Trinitarian Congregational Church 55th Annual Antiques Show
When:
Where: 54 Walden Street, Concord
The Trinitarian Congregational Church will be hosting its 55th annual Antiques Show on Friday and Saturday, November 6th and 7th, at the TriCon Church, 54 Walden Street, Concord, from 10-5 on Friday and 10 - 4 on Saturday.
The Antiques Show raises monies to support mission and outreach efforts. All proceeds to the church, from entry fees, dealer rents, and café sales, are given away to outreach organizations that support hunger initiatives, domestic violence agencies, preschool and early education scholarships, veterans' needs, and the LGBTQ+ community. Offering fine antiques, furniture, glassware, prints, jewelry, art work, and more(!), 3 floors of quality dealers are on hand to greet the over 800 customers who come back year after year. Our building is fully accessible.
The TriCon Café is a hit every year, offering freshly made sandwiches and soups and a place to sit so you can make a day of shopping and lunch. We also sell many homemade desserts, including pies (sliced and whole), cookies, and other yummy baked treats.
The entrance fee is $10 per person (children free). Look for our $1 off coupon/ad on social media, some area stores, and in local papers.
The Antiques Show raises monies to support mission and outreach efforts. All proceeds to the church, from entry fees, dealer rents, and café sales, are given away to outreach organizations that support hunger initiatives, domestic violence agencies, preschool and early education scholarships, veterans' needs, and the LGBTQ+ community. Offering fine antiques, furniture, glassware, prints, jewelry, art work, and more(!), 3 floors of quality dealers are on hand to greet the over 800 customers who come back year after year. Our building is fully accessible.
The TriCon Café is a hit every year, offering freshly made sandwiches and soups and a place to sit so you can make a day of shopping and lunch. We also sell many homemade desserts, including pies (sliced and whole), cookies, and other yummy baked treats.
The entrance fee is $10 per person (children free). Look for our $1 off coupon/ad on social media, some area stores, and in local papers.
Boxborough Library Used Book Sale
When:
Where: 427 Massachusetts Avenue, Boxborough
Due to popular demand, the Friends of the Boxborough Library used book sale will continue as a three-day event. The weekend begins with a Preview Sale for members on Friday, November 6th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Memberships will be available at the door). The main public sale takes place on Saturday, November 7th, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The "Everything Must Go" sale will be held on Sunday, November 8th, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Standard size bags will be provided; pay $5 to fill each bag however you like.
The sale will be held in the meeting room of the Sargent Memorial Library, 427 Massachusetts Avenue, Boxborough, MA 01719. Proceeds will support additional library programs and museum passes. Cash and checks only.
Please support this sale by donating your gently used hardcovers, paperbacks, music, and audiovisual items, and by attending the sale. Puzzles and board games must be complete and in like-new condition. Donations will be accepted from Monday, Nov 2nd through Thursday, Nov 5th, during regular library hours. Please no VCR tapes, magazines, or materials in very poor condition.
The sale will be held in the meeting room of the Sargent Memorial Library, 427 Massachusetts Avenue, Boxborough, MA 01719. Proceeds will support additional library programs and museum passes. Cash and checks only.
Please support this sale by donating your gently used hardcovers, paperbacks, music, and audiovisual items, and by attending the sale. Puzzles and board games must be complete and in like-new condition. Donations will be accepted from Monday, Nov 2nd through Thursday, Nov 5th, during regular library hours. Please no VCR tapes, magazines, or materials in very poor condition.