Climate plan update open to public input tonight

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Climate Action Plan Update Open to Public Feedback Tonight

The Climate Action Committee's Brad Dye and Brad Hubbard-Nelson host a public session tonight, 6–7:30 p.m., in the Main Library's Goodwin Forum. They will discuss the update to the town's 2020 Climate Action and Resilience Plan, including what has and hasn't been accomplished and proposed priorities for the next five years, and the committee is asking residents to share which climate efforts matter to them. Those who can't attend can watch Minuteman Media Network's livestream at cfpl.info/CARPupdate.

Cooler Concord

Concord Museum Hosts 'Thoreau & Philosophy' Panel Tonight

Editors and essayists of 'Thoreau & Philosophy' discuss Thoreau's ideas on ethics, freedom, society and the environment tonight, 7–8 p.m., at the Concord Museum. Admission is $10.

Concord Museum

OARS Hosts 'Nature's Circular Economy' Talk at Fowler Library

Author Dr. Linda Booth Sweeney discusses natural closed loops and healthy rivers today, 3–4 p.m., at the Fowler Branch. The event is free, open to all ages, and has a Zoom option.

OARS

Finance Committee Reviews Police, Fire and Communications Budgets Tonight

The Finance Committee meets tonight, 6:30–8 p.m., in the Town House Select Board Room and on Zoom for overview hearings on the Police, Fire and Emergency Communications budgets.

Town of Concord

Free Autism Workshop for Grandparents Today

Concord Carlisle Adult & Community Ed offers a free presentation, 'A Grandparent's Guide to Autism,' today from 10 a.m. to noon in the Municipal Light Plant Conference Room. It covers neurodiversity and ways to support a grandchild.

Living Concord

Concord Housing Authority Meets Online Today

The Concord Housing Authority meets today, 4–6 p.m., by Zoom. The agenda has the link.

Town of Concord

Free 'Is There a Cure for Racism?' Conversation Tonight

Meaningful Conversations Concord holds 'Is There a Cure for Racism?' tonight, 7:30–9:30 p.m., at Harvey Wheeler Community Center, 1276 Main Street. The event is free and open to all.

Meaningful Conversations Concord

Beading Workshop at Concord-Carlisle High School Tonight

A beginner workshop teaches participants to design and finish stackable stretch bracelets tonight, 6:30–8:30 p.m., at Concord-Carlisle High School.

Living Concord

Clothing Drive Starts Today at Thoreau Elementary

Through October 15, Cradles to Crayons is collecting new or gently used children's clothing, shoes and coats in the donation bin at Thoreau Elementary School.

Cradles to Crayons