In this four-session course, we will explore the meteoric rise of American chattel slavery from 1619-1861 through economic, historical, legal, political, religious and scientific lenses provided in the book 400 Souls, edited by Ibram Kendi and Keisha Blain. We will then apply these lenses to increase our understanding of the current racially polarized historical moment. […]
No rehearsal. No director. One actor. A script in a sealed envelope. Theater stripped to its essential elements in a no-net night of unexpected comedy and shared discovery. Forbidden to leave his native Iran, Soleimanpour wrote a play to travel the world in his place. Since its award-winning premiere at the Edinburgh Festival it has […]
The BOO Campaign, sponsored by the Auxiliary of Emerson Health, takes simple neighborhood "booing" to a community fundraiser. BOO your friends, family, and neighbors by secretly leaving a lawn sign (and maybe some treats) in their yards. Signs are available online at EmersonHealth.org/Boo for $20 each. You will be assigned a Concord sponsor location to […]
The BLAST! (Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training) program provides training in First Aid, in household safety, and some fundamentals of childcare. In addition, this course helps prepare children to interview for a babysitting job, select safe and suitable games and activities, prevent accidents, and begin babysitting safely and competently. We will cover choking prevention and […]
vs. Lincoln-Sudbury
Join us for the CFA 2023 kick-off event with Keynote Speaker, Jennifer De Leon—editor, author, and professor of Creative Writing. In this honest and interactive talk, Jennifer will share some of the ways in which “story” can provide crucial insight into the complex intersection of race, class, and educational issues, dispelling myths and showcasing the […]
Author Jennifer De Leon will kick off the 2023 Concord Festival of Authors with a discussion of her new book Borderless! Jennifer De Leon is the award-winning author of the YA novels, Borderless, featured on the TODAY show, and Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From. She is also the author of White Space: Essays on […]
vs. Lincoln Sudbury High School
Join Concord Family Network for our Annual Halloween Party under the tents at Verrill Farm. We'll have various stations with crafts and activities geared at the 2-6 year old range, though all are welcome. Costumes are encouraged, but not required (great opportunity to trial that Halloween costume). FREE for Concord Family Network members, $15 per […]
This is an annual event - stop by for a fun-filled, open-air fair featuring local crafters and artists!
