• Location: CCM Concert Hall, West Concord Union Church, 1317 Main Street, Concord, MA 01742
• Link & Registration: https://concordconservatory.org/events/musical-storytelling-with-schumann/

Are you thinking of separating or going through the divorce process? The Metro-West Boston Divorce Support Group is a confidential peer-support group with no religious affiliation. Men and women from all towns are welcome. Our group has been meeting in Acton for decades. Now we are continuing weekly on Thursday evenings by remote videoconference. For more information, call Doreen 617-957-0838 or contact paulbaker01@verizon.net

Thanksgiving Luncheon at Concord Carlisle High School Saturday, November 22nd – Doors Open at 11:30 AM.
The Concord Carlisle High School students invite all seniors from Concord and Carlisle for a delicious complimentary Thanksgiving meal on Saturday, November 22nd at Concord Carlisle High School from Noon to 2:00 PM. This delicious turkey meal, including traditional Thanksgiving fixings, will be served by the CCHS students. Limited COA van transportation is available. Please call the COA by Wednesday, November 12th to sign up, and let them  know if you need a van ride.

 

Bedford's Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11 starting at noon at Veterans Memorial Park, 160 Great Road (next to Bedford Funeral Home). Join us in honoring our veterans who served in war and in peacetime. Attendees can remember special veterans by placing flags on the Veterans Memorial Wreath of Honor. Contact Paul Purchia (781-275-2464) for more information. Note: In case of heavy rains, the outside ceremony will be canceled and moved to the Bedford High School auditorium starting at 12.

Bedford Garden Club November meeting is Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at  the First Church of Christ Congregational, 25 The Great Road, in Bedford,  9:30 am: Social period. 10 am:  meeting.

Our guest speaker will be Gretel Anspach on Native New England Flora
Gretel  is a Master Gardener and will focus on the native plants of New England. These plants are easier to maintain, better able to withstand New England weather, and may offer better resistance to deer and rabbits.
According to Gretel, you will reduce your workload while creating a paradise for the native birds and pollinators.

Gretel is Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and a Lifetime Master Gardener with the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association (MMGA), which honored her in 2016 with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Her primary interest and focus always is the science behind horticulture and creative tablescapes.

Please visit our website for more information about Gretel at:
https://www.bedfordgardenclub.org/event/

The public is invited free of charge, and you get coffee.

The first day of November was sunny but cold and blustery as we greeted donors and clients.  We received some wonderful donations:  chairs, a couch or two and tables.  A young man from Marlborough was one of the last donors of the day.  He brought a dining table to donate.  He told me that his Dad had made the table, and it was beautiful.  He said that his Dad died in an accident and that he taught his children to give back whenever they could.  The young man had recently learned about Fresh Start and he was so happy to donate the table to someplace that helped those in need, to someplace that was a non-profit and would not sell the table but would give it to a family in need.  Bless that man and his father!
     We can use more couches and love seats and dressers.  In the kitchen department, we need cutting boards, colanders, measuring cups & spoons, can openers, baking pans and cookie sheets.  We can always use linens, toddler beds and bedding. Shower curtains, liners and rings are always in demand and in low supply.
     Check our website for updates on most-needed items and for our hours and location.  We accept furniture donations on Saturday mornings from 8:30-10:30 and household items until noon on Saturdays and from 9 to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  We provide furniture and furnishings to pre-qualified individuals and families at no charge to them.  It is truly a Feel Good place!

 

Volunteers needed to bring joy to families in need this holiday season

CANTON, MASS. (November 3, 2025) – With the holiday season approaching, The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division is kicking off its annual Red Kettle Campaign across the Commonwealth, and volunteers are urgently needed in nearly every region.
As more families across Massachusetts face economic hardship, inflation and housing costs heading into the holidays, the need for The Salvation Army's services continues to grow. The organization serves as a critical safety net, providing Christmas gifts and food, offering emergency assistance with bills, and providing shelter to those without a home. All Red Kettle proceeds support The Salvation Army's work with individuals and families right in the communities where donations are collected. On average, volunteer bell ringers raise enough money to provide nearly 250 meals to children and families in their respective towns. The theme of this year’s campaign is “Give With JOY.”
“Each act of generosity, large or small, helps The Salvation Army make the season brighter for families across Massachusetts,” said Major Elijah Kahn, General Secretary of The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division. “Our volunteers and donors embody the spirit of the holidays and make it possible for us to bring joy where it’s needed most.”
The first local Red Kettle campaigns of 2025 kick off across the state in November. Areas with upcoming campaign launches that are in need of volunteers and support include: the Merrimack Valley, Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts (Hyannis, Fall River, and New Bedford), the North Shore (Newburyport, Salem, and Lynn), MetroWest, Mass Bay/Boston, the Route 2 area (Athol, Greenfield, and Fitchburg), as well as Western (Springfield and Pittsfield) and Central Massachusetts (Milford and Worcester).
The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division is working to raise more than $2.3 million through this year’s Red Kettle Campaign to support critical year-round social services. Donations can be made in person at a Red Kettle or virtually.
To volunteer at a Red Kettle or donate online, visit salvationarmyma.org/redkettle.

About The Salvation Army:
The Salvation Army helps more than 28 million people in nearly every zip code in America overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from substance abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at our more than 7,400 centers of operation around the country. In 2024, Forbes ranked The Salvation Army 6th in its list of America’s Top 100 Charities. And in 2021, The Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked The Salvation Army 2nd on its list of “America’s Favorite Charities.” For more information about supporting The Salvation Army or your local service centers, visit salvationarmyma.org. Follow us on X @SalvationArmyMA and #DoingTheMostGood.

 

Dear Open Table Community,
As the government shutdown continues, over 41,000 households in our service area stand to lose their SNAP benefits in the coming days. For some, this loss comes on top of month-long furloughs and work without pay requirements. We know this strain will push many members of our community into a desperate situation. We are already seeing the impact; over the past week the number of new clients that signed up for Open Table more than tripled.
In the face of these unprecedented challenges, we want you to know that Open Table is ready. Our shelves are stocked, our meals are prepared, and our doors are open to those who needs us.
We know you want to help, and as demand rises, we’ll need your support more than ever. Here’s how we can meet the moment together:
Make a financial gift to help offset rising costs: https://www.opentable.org/give-now/
Donate non-perishable food to keep our pantry full: https://www.opentable.org/donate-groceries/
Join our giving activities to lift up neighbors in need: https://www.opentable.org/donation-activities/
Support Open Table Today!
Together, we can ensure that no one in our community goes hungry, no matter what lies ahead. Thank you for standing with us and for your continued compassion and support.
With gratitude,

Alexandra DePalo
Executive Director
Barbara Fisher
Chair, Board of Directors

 

by Penny Isaac
In 1976 fans could see Bruce Springsteen for the low price of $8 (about $44 in modern day prices) and in 1988 they could see him for only $22.50 (about $60.84 in modern day prices). In 2024 this price changed so much that fans paid anywhere from $59.50 to $399 on the primary market and up to $5,000 on the resale market. This turn of events left many to wonder, what changed? The answer may seem obvious, inflation prices are going up after all, but inflation is actually not the problem here. The true problem behind concert ticket prices is ticket scalpers.
Concerts saw their first rise in scale thanks to The Beatles in 1965 and since then have taken off in size and popularity. This rise in popularity has only further increased after the pandemic as we worked as a community to come closer and get back to a new sense of normality. Although the growth in community has generally impacted positively on the music industry and music fans, not all aspects of the concert’s growth have had a positive impact. The main problem with this growth comes with the growth of ticket scalping.
When an artist decides on a venue, the artist, and their team work together with the venue to agree on a ticket price and ticket quantity before sending the tickets off to the venue’s contracted ticket selling company, like Ticketmaster or Fair AXS. The ticket company will then send out the tickets through presale and primary sale until the tickets get sold out. Once the tickets are sold out, any remaining tickets will be sent to the secondary market, which is where problems occur.
During primary sale ticket scalpers, often called brokers, will buy as many tickets as they can, often using bots that have been made unlawful under the BOTS Act 2016 to bypass ticket limits. Once the brokers have as many tickets as they can buy they often use manipulative and deceptive marketing tactics like advertising lower prices and then upping the price during checkout or affiliating themselves with the venue, artist, team, or ticket selling website to sell the tickets at inflated prices. The price increase in the resale market is often so dramatic that the price of a resale ticket can get up to 20 times the original face value of the ticket.
The ticket scalp problem has affected the resale market in horrible and manipulative ways. Most ticket selling platforms don’t offer refunds, so the resale ticket market was designed as a way for fans to sell tickets to fans for an event they are no longer able to attend. The creation of the secondary market also allowed fans to find tickets if they missed the primary market and, in some cases, allowed them to explore cheaper options. As more and more ticket scalpers begin to show up on the secondary market, they are corrupting the ideas that the secondary market was built on and inflating the prices unjustly in the process.
The problem of ticket scalping has grown so significantly that in 2024 alone the resale market brought in about 3.4 billion dollars in sales and this problem doesn’t just affect the fans, but the artists too. With the modernization of music and the use of online platforms, artists are getting paid less and less in comparison to the money they use to make from vinal, CD, and cassette tape sales. Many artists rely on concerts to make their living and thus it is their right to set the concert ticket prices. If an artist decides they want their ticket to be $800 that is between them and the venue but instead that money is going to someone who has no affiliation with that artist’s music and decisions.
Nevertheless, there is now a solution: The current federal government along with Massachusetts government are taking a stand. In Massachusetts there are laws in place making the use of or selling of automated ticket buyer, bots, illegal along with requiring a license for a person to sell any tickets to a concert. This law also contains strict rules on the maximum price of fees on tickets, refunds and when they must be issued, marketing and how to accurately disclose price information, along with strict fines and even jail time for violations.
On a federal level there are currently two bills stuck in the Senate. The first bill is called the Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act (TICKET Act). The TICKET Act passed the house of representatives on April 29th, 2025, and is currently in the senate waiting for floor consideration as of September 16th, 2025. The TICKET Act is a bill that contains strict procedures on the price and advertisement of tickets, refunds, and the rights of the Federal Trade Commission to investigate. This bill, if passed, would require honest advertising, itemized breakdowns in the price, refunds, and full clarity of what the ticket includes.
The Fans First Act is a bill currently in the house of representatives and was introduced in senate on December 7th, 2023. This bill contains all the main ideas ad the TICKET Act but adds additional conditions like strengthening the BOTs Act and adding more extreme fines, gives the buyer venue information, protects fan bases and fan websites, requires proof of purchase, and a study to be released on year after the bill is put into action. The study must contain information on the secondary market, how brokers bypass rules and regulations, fraud tickets, price increases due to brokers, and the relationships between primary sellers and venues/artists. This bill generally just goes into more detail than the TICKET Act and adds more conditions to protect music fans in particular from scalpers.
For the past month I have been studying the secondary ticket market and how brokers have impacted it in a negative way for my high school civics project. What I found is that this problem has affected so many more people than I could’ve imagined. From a survey I took from Parker Charter Essential School, a local middle and high school in Massachusetts, 42.5% of people said that they couldn’t attend their favorite artist’s concert due to the price. Ticket scalping has turned from a minor inconvenience to a huge problem in just a few years and the solution to this problem is within reach with the TICKET Act and the Fans First Act. This problem can affect anyone who likes a certain artist. So, even if it doesn’t affect you , it likely affects someone you know like a friend of family member. Due to this I would highly recommend that you call your local and federal senate representatives and urge them to vote yes on the TICKET Act and bring attention back to the Fans First Act. It is the opinion of over 260 artists that “predatory resellers should not be more profitable than the people dedicating their lives to their art,” so let’s change that by passing these Acts!

 

• Youth Scholarships
• Equipment for the Lane School Science Center
• Hope for the Hungry Meal Packing Event
• Alarms for Seniors through the Bedford Fire Department

Are you thinking of separating or going through the divorce process? The Metro-West Boston Divorce Support Group is a confidential peer-support group with no religious affiliation. Men and women from all towns are welcome. Our group has been meeting in Acton for decades. Now we are continuing weekly on Thursday evenings by remote videoconference. For more information, call Doreen 617-957-0838 or contact paulbaker01@verizon.net

 

CONCORD, MA Issued October 27, 2025... Concord Women’s Chorus (CWC), fostering the power of women’s voices in song, presents the holiday season concert “Radiant Light: A Celebration of the Season,” on Saturday, December 6, 4 pm, at a new venue, Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 Walden Street, Concord.  The performance is conducted by CWC Artistic Director Jane Ring Frank, accompanied by Simon Andrews, piano.

“Radiant Light: A Celebration of the Season,” features a glorious program of music, including Dan Forrest’s luminous “Lux: The Dawn from on High,” a multi-movement work scored for women’s chorus, piano, violin, and cello. Other favorites include Ruth Morris Gray’s jazzy, percussion-driven “What Child Is This” and “Siyahamba,” Forrest’s warm and inclusive “Shalom,” and Elaine Hagenberg’s heartfelt “O Come, Emmanuel.” At the conclusion of the concert, the audience will be invited to join a festive, traditional (and really fun!) carol singalong. The program features some of Boston's finest professional instrumentalists, including Anne-Marie Chubet, violin (Handel & Haydn Society Orchestra, Director, Boston College Baroque Ensemble); Andrew Koutroubas, cello (Boston Early Music Festival, Handel & Haydn Society Orchestra); Gary Fieldman, djembe (Portland Symphony, ME, and Springfield Symphony, MA).

Concord Women’s Chorus is a 45-singer ensemble fostering the power of women’s voices through song, hailing from Concord and the greater Boston area. Artistic Director Jane Ring Frank conducts the chorus performing a wide variety of choral music, ranging from early music to contemporary repertoire, with an emphasis on works written for women’s voices.  Acclaimed conductor Jane Ring Frank was recently awarded Choral Arts New England’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award for her expertise at a ceremony where CWC performs under her direction, and in her honor.

CWC’s commitment to the mastery and performance of a dynamic repertoire for women transforms the act of choral singing into an instrument for collaboration, education, and connection. The ensemble features confident singers who care deeply about creating, through women’s voices, a source of strength and inspiration for themselves, the audience, and the world around us.

Tickets to “Radiant Light” are $30 adults, free for children under 12, available at simpletix.com/e/radiant-light-a-celebration-of-the-season-tickets-240537. Seating is limited; early purchase is recommended.  For more information, or to join Concord Women’s Chorus, email manager@concordwomenschorus.org, visit concordwomenschorus.org, and follow Concord Women’s Chorus on Facebook and Instagram.

About Concord Women’s Chorus
Concord Women's Chorus (CWC), based in Concord, Massachusetts, is a 45-singer ensemble fostering the power in women’s voices through song. Singers hail from Concord and the greater Boston area. Artistic Director Jane Ring Frank conducts the chorus performing a wide variety of choral music, ranging from early music to contemporary repertoire, with an emphasis on works written for women’s voices. The ensemble has commissioned three new choral works to date.
CWC’s commitment to the mastery and performance of a dynamic repertoire for women transforms the act of choral singing into an instrument for collaboration, education, and connection. The ensemble features confident singers who care deeply about creating, through women’s voices, a source of strength and inspiration for themselves, the audience, and the world around us.
The chorus began in 1960 as the Concord Madrigals, a small group of women who expressed, through song, the strength of female community. Over the years the group has increased in size and capacity and greatly expanded its repertoire. In 2005, the Concord Madrigals became Concord Women’s Chorus, a name that reflects not only the evolution of the chorus but the abiding power of women’s voices.
In addition to concerts, CWC often engages in other performances and projects. The ensemble has engaged in several concert tours in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain. For more information or to join CWC, email manager@concordwomenschorus.org, visit concordwomenschorus.org, and follow Concord Women’s Chorus on Facebook and Instagram.
 

 

Each year, as Thanksgiving approaches, Nashoba Air & BoilerWorks proudly continues its long-standing tradition of giving back through its Annual Turkey Drive supporting the Merrimack Valley Food Bank. What started years ago as a small company initiative has grown into a community effort that helps ensure local families can enjoy a warm and plentiful holiday meal.

The Turkey Drive is a true team effort, with Nashoba Air & BoilerWorks employees, customers, and local partners all pitching in to donate turkeys, canned goods, and other Thanksgiving essentials. The company collects and delivers the donations directly to the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, where they're distributed to families across the region in time for the holiday.

"For us, this tradition is about more than just providing food, it's about sharing the spirit of Thanksgiving," said Derek Vacca -General Manager of Nashoba Air & BoilerWorks. "We're incredibly thankful for our customers and our community, and we want to do our part to help ensure everyone can celebrate the season surrounded by good food and good company."

Over the years, the annual Turkey Drive has become one of Nashoba Air & BoilerWorks' most meaningful community initiatives. The team takes pride in knowing their efforts bring comfort to local families-extending the same warmth they provide through their heating and cooling services to those in need.

The Merrimack Valley Food Bank plays a vital role in fighting hunger across the region, and contributions from community partners like Nashoba Air & BoilerWorks help make their mission possible. Each turkey and each donation adds up to hundreds of meals shared, stories told, and memories made.

As this year's holiday season approaches, Nashoba Air & BoilerWorks encourages others to join in - by donating, volunteering, or spreading the word. Together, these small acts of generosity make a lasting impact, helping ensure that no table is left empty on Thanksgiving Day.

For Nashoba Air & BoilerWorks, it's more than just a turkey drive - it's a celebration of community, compassion, and the true spirit of giving.

 

The annual Holiday Artisans Fair will take place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Road, Concord, MA. The event will be held indoors, rain or shine. This popular juried fair has taken place for over 55 years and will offer a wide variety of handmade works by fine artists, photographers, jewelers, fiber artists, woodworkers, florists, specialty food providers and other artisans. A curated boutique of women’s vintage clothing and accessories and holiday decorations will add much interest to your shopping experience. Great browsing and shopping for adults and children. Special food will be served all day on site.  Proceeds go to charitable non-profit organizations.

295 North Road, Bedford, MA

The last tour of the season is Sunday, October 26, from 2 to 4 pm.
The 1800 Parlor has  Rufus Porter murals as Rufus lived in Billerica, the next town, and may have passed by the house often. Oliver Reed Abbott, was deeded the house from his cousin Stephen Lane, and lived in the house at the time having enlarged it when he married.
The Timber frame barn is also interesting as we believe it is in the style Job Lane would have built.

Visit our website: https://joblanefarmmuseum.org/

The Concord Council on Aging is proud to present a captivating photography exhibit by Scott Strong Hawk Foster, on display from October through November 13, 2025. Foster, a seasoned photographer with over 25 years of experience, invites viewers to explore life’s fleeting moments through his lens in a deeply personal and visually compelling collection.
Foster’s philosophy “Capture the Moment... Share the Experience”—is more than a tagline; it’s a guiding principle. His images are crafted to evoke emotion, atmosphere, and story, offering viewers a chance to step into the mood and meaning of each captured moment. “Life is filled with a series of fleeting moments that will never present themselves in the same way again,” says Foster. “If they’re not captured, they may be lost forever.”
Raised among the hills and valleys of Worcester County, MA, and Kanawha County, WV, Foster’s work is infused with a reverence for nature, family, and heritage. As a citizen of the Hassanamisco Nipmuc Band, his photography reflects a deep respect for Mother Earth and the communities that shape his identity.
Foster’s boutique approach to photography emphasizes collaboration, joy, and storytelling. Whether shooting powwows, weddings, or special events, he strives to make each project a stress-free and memorable experience. His portfolio spans thousands of images that celebrate people, places, and traditions with authenticity and heart.
When not behind the camera, Foster enjoys curating his vast photo archive, attending cultural workshops, cheering on Boston sports teams, and sharing good food and music with lifelong friends. He credits his family, Native community, and all those he’s met along the way for inspiring his creative journey.
Join us at the Concord Council on Aging to experience Scott Foster’s photography, a celebration of life, memory, and connection. As Foster puts it, “Still wandering, but not lost.”
Location: Concord Council on Aging Dates: October – November 13, 2025   Admission: Free and open to the public Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM and Friday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Are you thinking of separating or going through the divorce process? The Metro-West Boston Divorce Support Group is a confidential peer-support group with no religious affiliation. Men and women from all towns are welcome. Our group has been meeting in Acton for decades. Now we are continuing weekly on Thursday evenings by remote videoconference. For more information, call Doreen 617-957-0838 or contact paulbaker01@verizon.net

 

Join us for the Annual Scandinavian Fair 2025 on Saturday, November 8th from 10 AM to 3 PM at Concord Middle School, 923 Old Marlboro Road, Concord, MA.
This community tradition is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!
Shop & Explore
Find hand-crafted Scandinavian gifts, jewelry, books, linens, ornaments, and stocking stuffers — perfect for early holiday shopping.
Taste the North
Visit the Nordic Café for open-faced sandwiches, waffles, lefse, and our famous cream cake. Plus, browse gourmet cheeses, baked goods, chocolates, and seafood at great prices.
Enjoy Live Scandinavian Music
Immerse yourself in the sounds and spirit of the Nordic countries while you shop and sample delicious treats.
Bring your family, meet a Viking, and experience the warmth and charm of Nordic holiday traditions!
Admission:
Adults – $5 | Children under 16 – Free
Sponsored by Norumbega Lodge, Sons of Norway.
All proceeds support the Lodge’s fraternal and charitable activities.

 

• Dressers, tables, chairs, couches and bookcases
• Like-new mattresses, box springs and bed frames
• Dishes, flatware, pots and pans, bakeware, sheets, towels, blankets, lamps, microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, and vacuum cleaners

Be transported by Concord Youth Theatre’s Teen Company and their performance of Alice by Heart. From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Alice by Heart is a musical inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, set during the London Blitz of World War II. It tells the story of Alice Spencer, who uses the Wonderland story to escape the harsh reality of an underground tube station where she and her terminally ill best friend, Alfred, are hiding. The musical explores themes of first love, grief, loss, and imagination, as Alice's journey through Wonderland blurs with her real-world experiences.

CYT’s Teen Company is made up of local actors in grades 9-12. Performances will be held at CYT, 53 Church Street in West Concord on Friday, October 17 at 7:00, Saturday, October 18 at 4:00, and Sunday, October 19 at 2:00. Our theater is handicap accessible. Tickets can be purchased online at https://concordyouththeatre.org/

If you have any questions, please call 978-371-1482 or send an email to concord_youth_theatre@concordyouththeatre.org.

The First Baptist Church of Lexington will be hosting the 67th annual Fall Fellowship Fair on October 25, 2025 from 9am to 3pm. Breakfast will be served from 9am-11am. Fresh baked muffins made on site will be served.  Lunch served at 11:30am.  Many items to choose from including homemade corn chowder.
The fair features the Cookie Walk room, Holiday Corner with homemade Christmas items and a silent auction on gift baskets.  Bake Shop with homemade pies and other baked goods.  Jewelry table, Knit Shop, handcrafted Items.  Patchwork and Quilts. Yard Sale rooms with many fun items. Fun vendors as well.
The First Baptist Church is located at 1580 Massachusetts Ave in Lexington Center. For additional information, telephone number is 781-862-9050.  fbclexington.org

 

Concord, MA --  The annual Concord Festival of Authors (CFA), managed by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, celebrates the written and spoken word this fall with two weeks of literary events throughout town from October 18-November 1.
The 2025 CFA kicks off with a jam-packed day featuring the ever-popular Authors Breakfast moderated by Suzanne Koven at the Colonial Inn at 8:30 am on Saturday, October 18.  Ticket information will be available on the CFA website by October 1.  Following it, Barefoot Books opens its doors and shelves for families with story time and crafts; Barrow Bookstore hosts a live and online event examining the Concord Free Public Library’s Special Collections; and wrapping up that evening at 8 pm at Umbrella Arts Center with From Page to Stage, a special post-show conversation following Tick…Tick, Boom! exploring the unique art of writing for the theater.
The Concord Free Public Library hosts multiple events including a Poetry Panel, the Robbins House presenting Tara Roberts; the Debut Authors Panel; renowned middle-grade author Marcella Pixley; and Karen Kirsten, author of Irena’s Gift, in conversation with author Jennifer S. Brown.
Additional programs are offered by local organizations including the Concord Museum, the Thoreau Society, the Transcendental Council of First Parish, and Walden Woods Project.
This year’s capstone event on November 1 spotlights innovative thinker and international economic policy advisor, Cass Sunstein, drawing from the ideas in his forthcoming book On Liberalism: In Defense of Freedom.
Most events are free with registration, unless noted on the website. For more information on this year’s CFA, visit https://www.concordfestivalofauthors.org.

 

• What: 30th Annual Genesis HR Battlegreen Run (10 K & 5K Runs – 5K & 1.2m Walk)
• When: Sunday, November 2
• Where: Lexington High School Fieldhouse
• Website: www.battlegreenrunfoundation.org

 

Are you thinking of separating or going through the divorce process? The Metro-West Boston Divorce Support Group is a confidential peer-support group with no religious affiliation. Men and women from all towns are welcome. Our group has been meeting in Acton for decades. Now we are continuing weekly on Thursday evenings by remote videoconference. For more information, call Doreen 617-957-0838 or contact paulbaker01@verizon.net

 

The League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) has joined No Kings 2 as a national partner this Saturday, October 18. For more than a century, the League has stood firm in defending democracy and confronting threats to freedom and equality.
No Kings 2 offers an opportunity for people across the nation – and in Massachusetts – to come together in solidarity with allies and take a united stand against hate and authoritarianism.
There are several local rallies planned for this Saturday:
Acton, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., 472 Main Street
Chelmsford, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., Town Common, corner between North Road and Westford Street
Groton, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Groton Town Hall, 173 Main Street
Littleton, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Littleton Common, Stevens Street
Lowell, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Click on this link for location: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/846848/
Tyngsboro, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Tyngsboro Bridge, Middlesex Road and Kendall Road
Those unable to attend a local event can still take part. This map lists hundreds of rallies taking place across the country: https://www.nokings.org/#map
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, issues-oriented organization – open to all – that encourages informed and active participation in government. The League does not support or oppose any candidate or political party. For more information about the organization, go to lwv.westford.org.