Heat Advisory Issued for Concord

Heat index values expected to top 100 degrees.

Five Things You Need to Know: July 17

Bridge at Harvey Wheeler, Puzzles and Games at Barefoot, Imago School tours and Chainmail Jewelery and Techniques at Dabblers.

About Town: Sixty-Seven Minutes of Your Time Doing Something Charitable

Concord frame by frame workshop Sunday morning.

Five Things You Need to Know: July 16

Events at Dabblers and Barefoot, meet a wolf in Acton and a Monday night dance.

Five Things You Need to Know: July 13

It's Friday the 13th, see below why this day is like any other - expect what's going on at Patch.

Five Things You Need to Know: July 12

A girl's writing workshop at Barefoot, Live Music/Ladies Night at Peyton's in Maynard, more Dabblers Summer Workshops and a young chemists event in Acton.

About Town: Shakespeare on the Lawn, Art in the Woods, and a Movie

Concord Players present scenes from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Amy Ragus presents her photo collages, and the library presents “Space Buddies.”

Get Out: 5 Things to Do This Weekend

Here is a rundown of five things going on in the area this weekend.

Five Things You Need to Know: July 11

A children's book writing seminar at Barefoot Books, three events at Dabblers, "Up" at the Trinity Church and a beginner level yoga class this morning.

Five Things You Need to Know: July 10

A school's open house, bridge, a band jam at Barefoot Books and a peek at a special Hawthorne presentation this weekend.

Raising Concord: Surviving the Family Reunion

With summer brings family reunions and that means good food, fun and stress.

Five Things You Need to Know: July 9

Nature workshops at Dabblers, two events at Barefoot Books, an Al-Anon/Alateen meeting and the usual Monday Night Contra Dance.

Five Things You Need to Know: July 6

Arts and crafts and Dabblers and Barefoot Books, the Attais Group's fund raising efforts continue and a bump for our Five Things to Do This Weekend in Concord article.

Get Out: 5 Things to Do This Weekend

Here is a rundown of five things going on in the area this weekend.

Five Things You Need to Know: July 5

Live music in Maynard, Karaoke in Acton, Cats The Musical in Westford and the Attais Group's clothing drive for women continues.

About Town: A Walk in the Woods, Music Al Fresco, and Some Natural Fun

Check out the Thoreau Amble bridge, Concord Band plays at Fruitlands, and Debra’s Natural has some great events coming up.

Five Things You Need to Know: July 4

It's the fourth of July. Here are five things you need to know.

What is the Most Dangerous Intersection in Concord?

Let us know by posting a comment below and we'll put together a recap from your responses.

About Town: Leibovitz Photography Exhibit at Concord Museum

Picnic in the park is Wednesday,

Five Things You Need to Know: July 3

Bridge, a private elementary/middle school open house in Maynard, fun at the Discovery Museum in Acton and a chance to write for Concord Patch.

Five Things You Need to Know: July 2

Patriotic Pride at Dabblers, get messy with Miss Ellie at Barefoot Books, a Monday night dance and Al-Anon/Alateen meetings in the afternoon.

Raising Concord: Are American Children spoiled?

In our culture of excess are we helping or hindering our kids by giving them everything?

Five Things You Need to Know: June 29

Going to be a hot one. Concord Patch's Best of 2012 is now looking for votes, a massive moving sale, a free beading class in Belmont and Acton Family Night.

Five Things You Need to Know: June 28

Art night at Dabblers, live music in Maynard, karaoke in Acton and story time at Barefoot Books.

About Town: Legally Blonde Opens; Thoreau Society Hosts Annual Gathering

Concord Youth Theatre welcomes summer with a show and Thoreau is appreciated.

Five Things to Do This Weekend: June 29 - July 1

As July nears, here are five things to do in or around Town to get out and have some fun at the end of June.

Five Things You Need to Know: June 27

Beginner's yoga, two events at Barefoot Books, mosaic planter painting at Dabblers and a seminar on the Asian Long-Horned Beetle in Acton.

Five Things You Need to Know: June 26

Painting at Dabblers, bridge, a dinner-time networking group in Acton and Fall music class registration continues at the Conservatory.

Raising Concord: Teaching Kids about Water Safety

There is lots of time for fun this summer but take a minute to talk about water safety with your kids.

Five Things You Need to Know: June 25

An Al-Anon/Alateen meeting, a Monday night contra dance, the Attais Group's fund raiser continues and Story Time at Barefoot Books.

Five Things You Need to Know: June 22

Another summer workshop at Dabblers, pottery at Barefoot Books, another Friday, free beading seminar in Belmont, and Friday Fun Night in Acton.

New Site Lets You Surf West Concord

Season finale of the Thursday Author Series was another success.

Five Things You Need to Know: June 21

Hot today with a young professional's get-together, a children's author at Barefoot Books, a River Solstice celebration and Thursday is Ladies Night in Maynard.

About Town: Summer Fun

There are plenty of ways to keep your kids occupied during the lazy days of summer.

5 Things to Do This Weekend: June 22-24

Here's rundown of five things to do this weekend in the area.

Five Things You Need to Know: June 20

Beginner's yoga, Dabbler's summer workshops, an anniversary celebration at Lyn Evans Potpourri and the Attias Group's clothing drive for women continues.

Five Things You Need to Know: June 19

Story time at Barefoot Books, career night, "yoga for the mind" at Dabblers and a free family support group at Emerson Hospital.

Raising Concord: Surviving the Family Road Trip

Summer is a great time to go on a family road trip but be sure to pack a few tricks for a smooth ride.

About Town: Back in the Saddle and a Native Son Honored

Well wishes, the Race for Justice and honoring Nat Marden.

Five Things You Need to Know: June 15

News from Dabblers, Barefoot Books Father's Day event, a free bead work class and a Beatles cover band stopping into Town on Saturday.