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Prison Outreach authors read at Main Library

September 22, 2026

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Concord Prison Outreach authors appear at library

Concord Prison Outreach brings two of its own authors to the Goodwin Forum at the Main Library tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Executive Director Sam Williams will discuss "Black Son-Shine," a new poetry collection on identity, survival and transformation, and board chair Liz Rust will discuss "Love From the Inside Out," a memoir on privilege and addiction within the world of incarceration. Library programs are free to the public, supported by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library and the Library Corporation.

Concord Free Public Library

Live figure drawing course opens at The Umbrella

Artist Aleksander Betko opens an eight-week course on proportion and live model drawing today, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Umbrella Arts Center.

The Umbrella Arts Center

Afro-Latin fusion dance class convenes at The Umbrella

Instructor Becky Bearse leads an all-levels dance and movement class today, Sept. 22, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Umbrella Arts Center.

The Umbrella Arts Center

Weekly social bridge session held at Harvey Wheeler Center

The Concord Council on Aging hosts its weekly social bridge game today, Sept. 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 1276 Main Street.

Town of Concord

Chair Yoga and Zumba Gold offered at Council on Aging

The Concord Council on Aging offers Chair Yoga at 9 a.m. and Zumba Gold at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 22, at 1276 Main Street; Chair Yoga costs $5 and includes in-person and Zoom participation.

Town of Concord

Assessors discuss senior tax limits and exemption applications

The Board of Assessors meets by Zoom today, Sept. 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to discuss senior means-testing limits, Clause 41C, a Chapter 61B lien matter, and votes on property-tax and CPA exemptions.

Town of Concord

Concord Women's Chorus holds auditions Tuesday

Concord Women's Chorus holds auditions from noon to 1 p.m. today, Sept. 22, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm Street.

Living Concord

Boston Medium dinner show comes to Colonial Inn

Scott Allan presents a dinner-and-show performance from 6 to 10 p.m. today, Sept. 22, at Concord's Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square; tickets are $99.95 including dinner and the show.

Living Concord

Bone Power class focuses on strength and osteoporosis prevention

The Council on Aging's Bone Power weight-training class meets from 3 to 4 p.m. today, Sept. 22, at 1276 Main Street; the six-week session costs $30.

Town of Concord

Fall migration bird walk explores Brewster's Woods

Mass Audubon leads a guided fall migration walk today, Sept. 22, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Brewster's Woods Wildlife Sanctuary on Balls Hill Road in Concord.

Mass Audubon

Arthritis-friendly movement class meets Tuesday

Concord Recreation's Arthritis Groove & Move class meets today, Sept. 22, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Human Services Building, offering low-impact exercise for mobility, strength, coordination and reducing stiffness.

Concord MA Recreation Department

Kerem Shalom schedules Israel discussion for Tuesday evening

Kerem Shalom holds its online Israel Conversations Group for members today, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m., led by Dan Terris and focused on reactions to developments in the Middle East.

Kerem Shalom

CCHS boys soccer visits Boston Latin Tuesday

Concord-Carlisle's varsity boys soccer team plays at Boston Latin at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 22.

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