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Orchard House Talk on 'Little Women' Musical
September 21, 2026
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Orchard House Hosts 'Page to Stage' Talk on JO Musical Monday
Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House has partnered with JO – The Little Women Musical, and the collaboration launches tonight with a "Page to Stage" conversation about adapting Alcott's novel for the stage. The talk begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Concord School of Philosophy, with a suggested $20 donation. Additional virtual programming and initiatives are planned as part of the partnership.
BroadwayWorld
CCHS Field Hockey Defeats Bedford 7-1 in Season Opener
The Concord-Carlisle field hockey team opened its season Sept. 19 with a 7-1 win over Bedford.
The Concord Bridge
Recreation Commission Meets Monday Evening
The Recreation Commission meets Monday, Sept. 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Hunt Recreation Center and via Zoom.
Town of Concord
Library Walking Club Meets Monday on Rail Trail
Concord Free Public Library staff lead a walk along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Monday, Sept. 21, from 9 to 10 a.m., meeting near 50 Beharrell Street.
Living Concord
Everyday Endurance Fitness Class Meets Monday
The Council on Aging's Everyday Endurance class, a low-impact aerobic workout, meets Monday, Sept. 21, from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at 1276 Main St.; $5.
Town of Concord
Council on Aging Hosts Drum Circle Monday
The Council on Aging's Drum Circle meets Monday, Sept. 21, from noon to 1 p.m. at 1276 Main St., open to all experience levels and free.
Town of Concord
Musical Quiz Show Set for Monday Afternoon
The Council on Aging holds a Musical Quiz Show Monday, Sept. 21, from 1 to 2 p.m. at 1276 Main St.
Town of Concord
Library Talk Marks 300 Years of Gulliver's Travels
Randall Warniers gives a free talk on the 300th anniversary of Gulliver's Travels Monday, Sept. 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Concord Free Public Library.
Living Concord
Kids' Cookie-Baking Workshop Monday at Hunt Recreation
The I Can Bake! Cookies workshop runs Monday, Sept. 21, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Hunt Recreation Center; the $50 fee covers ingredients and materials.
Living Concord
Town-History Guide Course Starts Monday Night
CCACE's seven-week Concord Town History & Guide Training course, led by historian Victor Curran, begins Monday, Sept. 21, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Living Concord
Beginner Pickleball Lesson Offered Monday Morning
Concord Recreation's beginner pickleball lesson meets Monday, Sept. 21, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Hunt Recreation Center, covering fundamentals and basic play.
Concord Recreation Department
Body Sculpting Class Meets Monday at Human Services Building
Body Sculpting meets Monday, Sept. 21, from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. at the Human Services Building fitness gym, 55 Church St.
Concord Recreation Department
Yoga for Stiff People Offered Monday Evening
Yoga for Stiff People meets Monday, Sept. 21, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Human Services Building fitness gym, 55 Church St.
Concord Recreation Department
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