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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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