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Sip & Shop: Love is in the Air in West Concord!

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Join West Concord’s Sip & Shop

February 9th, 4-7pm!

Show a little love by wearing something RED, there may be a surprise at each individual business! Red balloons will be outside each of the participating businesses.

Participating businesses are all women owned!

 

       

Read about these local shops & shopkeepers…

Belle on Heels a French inspired boutique owned by Melissa Evans has been in business for 5 years in West Concord located at 23 Commonwealth Ave. Her inspiration came from her frequent travels to France and her love for provincial style. Melissa works with French companies and carries gourmet foods and body products from the countryside. She also has a wide variety of original art as well as antiques, home decor and gifts. She chose this location due to its vibrant, warm community. The Village has always been one of her favorites to shop and stroll.

 

Concord Firefly has an extensive selection of gifts and accessories… be sure to stop in, you’ll find a wonderful array of gifts and something special for yourself. Fabulous scarves, socks, jewelry, clothing, handbags, novelty, hats, mittens, bags and more! Kids will love the candy room in the back!

    

 

Joy Street    Life + Home is a distinctive gift boutique located in the Cultural District of West Concord, Massachusetts. It’s a welcoming shopping destination to find the perfect present, decor for your own home and a special little pick me up.

Opened in Spring 2017, Joy Street Life + Home was born out of passion to bring designers and customers together in a warm and friendly space. The boutique features products from more than 250 companies including women-owned businesses, New England-based businesses, and Fair Trade lines. Each and every product is carefully selected for the store to spark those moments of joy when you find that perfectly special something. With locally themed and handmade goods as well as standout essentials, we have exactly what you didn’t even know you were hoping to find!

 

Vintages Adventures in Wine has been selling world-class wines in West Concord for 23 years and counting. We specialize in classic wines from Piedmont Italy, fine Burgundies and Champagne from France, as well as a carefully curated collection of other established wine regions around the world. We also offer a unique selection of spirits and craft beer. We enjoy being a part of the dynamic West Concord neighborhood because it truly has something for everyone and are excited to see it continue to thrive!

 

A New Leaf specializes in “Redesigned & Consigned Home Furnishings”. Owner Meg Gaudet freshens up old classics and offers array of charming home furnishings, home decor and gifts.

 

J’Aim  is your local go-to for home decor, tabletop, textiles, apothecary, local art, hand crafted goods & jewelry. Owner & curator, Jaimee Healy’s shop offers unique and beautiful gifts and pieces for your home or wardrobe.

 

Reflections  is the best consignment Store Concord MA and Award-winning regional favorite – 27 years and still going!

We have a personal approach to in person consignment shopping and we also have an extensive online shop! Our consignors bring nothing but the best from modern casual and boho items to upscale designers.  We carry styles to match every taste, and LOVE the artisan and one of a kind. Some favorite brands Include: J Jill, Eileen Fisher, J. McLaughlin, Habitat, Ralph Lauren and more!  Secondhand fashion never looked so good!

Add the perfect accessory to complete your outfit – purses, totes and travel bags at serious discounts;  Unique statement handbags, Jewelry in Sterling silver or Gold from Brand names and Artisan makers, Estate Jewelry;  Shoes and boots for every day or occasions.  Why pay full price?  Reflections offers the best value!

Whether you’re shopping, consigning or both – you’ll feel the difference at Reflections!

  

 

Doe + Fawn offers a selection of toys, books and clothing with a deep connection to the natural world. Designed for young children and their caretakers, our thoughtful and engaging collection of goods is curated from the creative minds of artists, makers and producers with a love of nature, play and design.

Owner Amy Noordzij shares her background and inspiration for opening Doe + Fawn….

“There have been many life experiences that inspired my desire to open a children’s shop in West Concord. One of the more recent sparks for me was when I listened to a podcast called 1,800 Days. This podcast  is about the first 1,800 days of every child’s life- the time from birth to kindergarten- the most intense period of development in their lives. While the podcast goes deeper into the early childhood education system in the US, it got me thinking about what if I could open a store that embraced this time period through play and reading while also having a connection to the natural world.

I have M.ED and I was a Kindergarten teacher and worked in Environmental Education for a number of years prior to starting a family. I have served on the Board of Gaining Ground and Concord Education Fund. Most recently, I taught plant based cooking classes for The Healing Garden, Emerson Auxiliary, a local elementary school and was a private chef, with an emphasis on food and healing. This particular passion can be found in the “Farmer’s Market “section of the shop!  My hope for the shop is to connect my experiences in education while staying true to the mission, offer a welcoming space and build deeper community relationships. “

Loveday offers a thoughtfully curated collection of women’s apparel, sourced primarily from independent designer brands across Europe and the UK.

The lifestyle store includes a collection of contemporary fine jewelry, creative lifestyle goods and an apothecary. Owner Kirsten Ball, a resident of Carlisle and a jewelry designer, travels to Europe on a fairly regular basis to visit family and keep her pulse on the latest in European fashion. She brings boutique brands back with her to Concord Massachusetts!

  

 

Concord Art and Antiques owners Bobbi Benson and Joy Moore, antique dealers for over 30 yrs, opened this past August and could not be happier in our new space at 129 Commonwealth.  We have room to curate our extensive collection of fine art, estate jewelry, botanicals, and quality antiques and collectibles. Open Wednesday thru Sunday 11-5.

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Clay Art & Concept owner, Michal Adar-Orgad, is a ceramic artist that always wanted to open a working studio combined with a shop where she can create and display her work. This little dream of hers came to life October 2022 in  amazing West Concord.

Michal says “The ‘rawness’ and the variety of stores and artists around, seemed  like the right place for me. The community and the business owners are so nice, welcoming and support one another. It looks like we are all sharing the same idea of shopping and eating local at unique, one of a kind shops. I love simple, basic designs – contemporary styles that are colorful, dynamic and sophisticated.

My pieces are handmade and feel natural and organic to the touch. I was hoping to create a space that will feel like everybody’s home, a place to come, visit and shop as needed.”.

   

 

 

LOVE LOCAL

SHOP LOCAL

Lets support our local small businesses!

 

“Lost & Found” Exhibition Opening Reception and Juror’s Talk at The Umbrella Arts Center

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On view in The Umbrella Main Gallery, Lost and Found is a group art exhibition that presents a diverse array of artists transforming found objects into artworks. To celebrate the opening of this exhibition, a Juror Talk and Artists Reception will be held Sunday, December 11, 4PM, FREE and open to the public.

Juror Jessica Straus calls the exhibition “a praise-song to the ordinary. Lifted out of the continuum of daily life these objects have come to represent the complexities and richness of the human condition. Ranging from whimsical to haunting, the 3D artworks in this collection examine our relationships with familiar, unfamiliar and defamiliarized things, and beg the question…might objects have souls?

“The artist’s love affair with found objects may have begun a few hundred years ago with the ‘Wunderkammer’,” Straus posits. “In these Cabinets of Curiosities, beautiful, soulful objects were amassed and lovingly arranged in a way that elevated their status” and gave them new life. Inspired by how fine artists of the early 1900s such as Picasso, Schwitters and Duchamp could incorporate objects physically within works of art, Straus is interested in an artist’s sensation of an object “beckoning to them; asking to be used and even rescued.”

It’s that allure or “pull” that marks the artworks in Lost and Found, and the sense the artists have a deep connection to the object, and are helping it tell its story.

The impressive lineup of artists – many of whom are widely exhibited members of the NE Sculptors Guild – include Christopher Abrams, John Anderson, Lisa Barthelson, David L. Black, Linda Bond, Jessica Burko, Laura White Carpenter, Jeanne Ciravolo, Merill Comeau, Thomas A.D. Cornell, Daniela DesLauriers, Russell Dupont, Yvonne C. Espinoza, Laura Evans, Audrey Goldstein, Nicholas M. Goodhue, Jared Green, Peter Decamp Haines, Joe Hedges, Shira Karman, Cynthia Katz, Lisa Kellner, Michelle Lougee, Billy T. Lyons, Steve Novick, Jeanne Williamson Ostroff, Ponnapa Prakkamakul, Abbie Read, Emily Rose, Robert Rovenolt, Marilu Swett, Caron Tabb, Martha Wakefield, Leslie Wilcox and Carolyn Wirth.

The exhibition is on view through December 30, 2022 at The Umbrella Arts Center at 40 Stow Street in Concord Center.  Gallery hours are 10AM-9PM, 7 days a week.

See TheUmbrellaArts.org/Lost-and-Found

The Concord Scout House: A Unique and Historic Gem!

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The Concord Scout House Website is now selling tickets for our annual fundraiser, the Concord Cuisine Raffle. 4 Big Bundles of gift certificates worth hundreds of dollars will be raffled off this coming December, but there are just 600 tickets available! Gift Certificates include Concord-area restaurants, cafes, bakeries, delis, liquor stores, creameries, and pizzerias. All proceeds directly benefit the Concord Scout House. Raffle Tickets are $10 each or 5 for $40. Tickets are limited and are available

 

The Concord Scout House, a 19th Century historic structure on Walden Street in downtown Concord, is almost hidden from view by tall pines. The renovated former dairy barn has brought the wider community together since 1930, when the building was converted to a hall by funds raised by Mary Chamberlin (during the Great Depression!). In 1931, local Girl Scouts used the building, with local Boy Scout Groups joining on in 1988. The Co-operative nursery-the Barn School has used the barn basement since 1980, and throughout the decades, the great hall has hosted dances of every kind, including social dance classes for Concord school children since the 1940’s.

The Scout House still provides space for weekly scout meetings, but also offers a place to meet for those seeking a rustic hall for parties, weddings, meetings, milestones, and celebrations of life, as well as arts & craft fairs, plays, and, recently, movies and tv shows. As an historic structure, the Scout House is a unique building in a town known for it’s history and architecture. To learn more about the Concord Scout House, it’s beginnings and current activities, visit www.concordscouthouse.org

 

Of course, a 19th century building requires ongoing improvements, and the Scout House’s annual Concord Cuisine Raffle of gift certificates to area eateries helps raise much needed funds.  Learn more about the Scout House and the Raffle at www.concordscouthouse.org.

 

Have a Ball this summer!

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CCHS Varsity Basketball Coach David Cohen and the CCHS Boys Basketball Coaching Staff are back to run 3 weeks of Patriot Hoop Clinics this summer at CCHS. The first week starts next Monday, June 21st and there are openings available for boys entering grades 2-5. Patriot Hoop Clinics is in its 12th year and campers learn a ton about the game, have lots of fun and enjoy being around the Varsity team, which serve as junior counselors. Sign up today at patriothoopclinics.com!

SIGN UP for Patriot Hoops!

 

Camps Overview:

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High School Boys’ Summer Clinics

Who: Boys who will be entering the 8th – 12th grades in the (Fall of 2021)

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 15th – July 29th

Where: Concord and Wakefield Locations

Time: Concord: 5:00 – 7:00 pm

           Wakefield: 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Cost: $340.00

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Week Long Boys’ Summer Camps:

Who: Boys who will be entering the 1st–10th grades (Fall of 2021)

When: Monday – Friday, August 2nd – August 6th

Time: 9-12:00 pm for 1st- 2nd, 9-3:00 pm for 3rd-10th Graders

Cost: $425; $250 for 1-2 grade half day program

Location : Concord-Carlisle High School

Week Long Girls’ Summer Camps:

Who: Girls who will be entering the 1st–10th grades (Fall of 2021)

When: Monday – Friday, August 2nd – August 6th

Time: 9-12:00 pm for 1st- 2nd, 9-3:00 pm for 3rd-10th Graders

Cost: $425; $250 for 1-2 grade half day program

Location : Concord-Carlisle High School

Led by the CCHS Varsity Girl’s Coach Peter Fischelis

High School Boys Preseason Academy:

Who: Boys who will be entering the 9th – 12th grades in the (Fall of 2021)

When: Monday – Thursday, August 9th – August 12th

Where: Concord and Wakefield Locations

Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Cost: $160.00

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High School Girls Preseason Academy:

Who: Girls who will be entering the 9th – 12th grades in the (Fall of 2021)

When: Monday – Thursday, August 16th – August 19th

Where: Concord-Carlisle Regional High School

Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Cost: $160.00

SIGN-UP for Target Soccer Academy!

 

2021 Patriots Youth Football Fundamentals Clinic. The clinic runs from Monday, July 12-14, 8:45-11:45 a.m, and is for boys & girls entering grades 3-8.

The clinic is a non-padded, non-contact clinic focused on the instruction of the basic skills and strategies of football. Kids interested in Flag Football and/or Tackle Football will gain tremendous confidence by acquiring and building skills in a positive, supportive environment. Learning, improving, and having FUN are the primary goals of the Clinic! The cost is $125 and includes a clinic t-shirt and is held on Memorial Field at CCHS. We will comply with state and local Covid guidelines. Participants will be sent a list of protocols once we have more clarity this summer.

Please register at www.ccyouthfootball.com Click on the green login button on the top right of the home page and follow registration instructions.

For any questions about the clinic format/expectations, contact Coach Reed at jreed@concordcarlisle.org or (207) 337-1393.

The Concord Carlisle High School Field Hockey team is excited to announce the Summer Pre-Season Clinic for players entering grades 6-9.

The clinic will run August 18th, 19th and 20th, from 8:30am-12:30pm, on CCHS Turf 1. The clinic is $150.00 and the proceeds support the CCHS Field Hockey teams and coaches.

We are optimistic we will be able to run a larger camp this summer, but if numbers need to be limited, spots will be allocated on a first come basis, so please register early!

Registration for Pre-Season Clinic!

Tips on Improving Curb Appeal in Winter Months

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Stephanie Blunt of William Raveis Concord and stylist Amy Versaggi share tips on how to improve curb appeal during snowy wintery months in this  video.

  1. Be sure to clear walkways
  2. Clean front and to back door
  3. Add light such as lanterns
  4. Add seasonal greenery in planters such as juniper and pine cones.
  5. Add a basket or bucket of birch logs and decorative branches by entranceway
  6. Add a fresh welcome mat by door

Stephanie Blunt, William Raveis Sales Associate – Concord Office
85 Main Street, Concord, MA 01742
Email: Stephanie.Blunt@Raveis.com
Cell: 978.265.7527

 

February Staycation Ideas

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No plans to leave town for the Concord Schools February Vacation Week?

You’re in luck – Concord & Carlisle have so many wonderful offerings to keep your crew entertained!

The Concord Free Public Library offers free take and make crafts each week to help inspire creativity and fun for children. Sign up for February 19th session!

Tap into your inner artist! At The Umbrella, they believe that everyone is an artist. The Umbrella February Vacation Week programs give students the opportunity to discover, explore, and experiment in the arts.

Looking for fun outdoor activities for your school-aged children over February vacation week? Discover the wonders of winter at Clark Farm!

Vacation Week Cartooning Afternooning! This online February Vacation Week class is perfect for 7-12 year olds who love cartoons and drawing!

 

President Lincoln is beaming in to answer your questions! The Concord Museum is pleased to bring its popular Presidents’ Day program A Visit with President Lincoln to the virtual stage.

Check out special Black History Month program from the Concord Museum! Join the Concord Museum Forum: Sarah Johnson’s Mount Vernon with author Scott Casper.

Concord History with a Chocolate Twist Tour Dates : February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Tour Start Time : 1:00pm, departs Concord Visitor Center at 58 Main Street

The Concord Free Public Library is teaming up with The Nature Connection to invite children to explore plants and animals, geek out over nature, and connect with self and others in new ways – all through nature-based stories and poems!

Manga! Draft images of silly dragons, charming creatures, ghosts, and goblins. In this easy-paced online February Vacation Week class with popular Umbrella Arts teacher Alicia Herman, time travel back to ancient Japan! Learn about how the tradition of manga comics started long ago and experiment with creating our own. Sketch, blend, and overlap colors with illustrative markers.

 

Thinking of learning to play an instrument? Now is a perfect time! The IMSCC Winter-Spring session is underway and we welcome new students!

Looking to connect hands-on learning to big ideas? Students will access foundational design learning by creating their own Escape Room style lock codes. Escape room design is a fundamentally social process which taps design principles such as deduction, induction, design space, feedback loops, and more. Sign up here!

Teddy Bear Sewing Project! Sew your own huggable bear! You’ll learn how to construct and sew the bear, and design it yourself by choosing different felt muzzles, noses, belly patches, and more. You’ll learn basic hand stitching and some embroidery stitches, too.

Take a family friendly tour of Concord, spend 45 minutes to discover more about the town where we live!

The Concord Free Public Library invites children of all ages to join us on Thursday, February 18 at 11am on Zoom and talk about your favorite books. We will share a few of our favorites, and invite each child to share some of their favorites.

Trivia Night at the Concord Museum! Calling all history nerds and trivia champs! Join us for an evening of virtual trivia at the Concord Museum on Thursday, February 18!  Test your knowledge of American history, geography, and all things Concord in this friendly competition.

Check out art show at a local Three Stones Gallery. The paintings and mixed media works of Helen Canetta and Jill Goldman-Callahan transmit a dynamism and fresh perspective as we release this past year and catapult into lighter days ahead. This is the last week of the show so don’t miss it!

Interactive sing-along! The Concord Free Public Library invites kids and families to join us for an interactive sing-along with Ed Morgan, “The Music Man”, on Friday, Feb 19, 10 am on Zoom. Enjoy fun rhymes and tunes, and connect with your family through music. These family-friendly performances will have everyone up moving, dancing, and singing.

Have some fleece-y fun when you create your own one-of-a-kind fleece headband! Sign up with the Umbrella Arts for this fun class!

Family Trivia Night!

Learn about Winter Habits and Winter Movement... Animals respond and adapt to the winter by burmiating, aestivation, hibernation, migration, and embracing the snow! Learn about all the cool ways animals thrive in the winter through interactive stations, games, creative movement, investigations of art and nature, and creating original art projects for the whole family!

 

 

Movie / Game night at home – Grab a special meal from one of our many fabulous restaurants !

 

Take a hike on a local trail then grab some hot cocoa or treat from cafe / bakery!

 

Enjoy your week!

Concord Celebrates a D-Day Hero’s 98th Birthday!

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On Saturday, May 9th, over 100 cars with hundreds of people lined up to celebrate Peter Orlando’s 98th Birthday. Peter is a Concordian and a D-Day Hero.

Cars full of adults, kids and dogs lined up and drove by the Concord WWII Veteran who sat in his bench in is driveway and cheerfully waved and thanked all those who drove by. At one point, a group gathered to sing him Happy Birthday and Peter stood up, waved and said “For once, I am speechless. Thank you very much!”.

Check out the video on LivingConcord Instagram page.

Cars honking, flags waving, birthday banners blowing – it was a wonderful sight and a great way to bring the community together to honor and celebrate one very special resident.

Here are some ways to support Emerson Hospital and the employees right now

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Sign up for the Emerson Hospital 5K Virtual Run-Walk for Cancer Cure

Registration is now open for Emerson Hospital’s annual 5k Run~Walk for Cancer Care. Because cancer never stops, even during a pandemic, all proceeds go directly to support patients who receive cancer care at Emerson Hospital. Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, this year’s event is virtual and will take place Monday, May 11, through Monday, May 25, 2020. Visit www.EmersonHospital.org/5k for event details, to register, or make a donation to support cancer care at Emerson Hospital. All participants who complete the 5k and submit their results by May 25 will receive a medal and other prizes.

Consider purchasing (or doing with a few neighbors / friends) a Care Package for Emerson Hospital Staff from Haute Coffee.

Each $50 Haute Care Package includes a box of 10 made-from-scratch Haute Treats and 4 Cold Brews Coffees & 4 Iced Teas!

Haute Coffee will deliver care packages M-F at 2:30 PM and it has become something that the staff at Emerson really look forward to as an afternoon pick me up!

 

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