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Concord Orchestra will hold an Open Rehearsal on Tuesday, September 1 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord. The orchestra has openings for strings, and there are sub list opportunities in the other sections.
Due to limited space on the 51 Walden stage, we require that all visiting musicians RSVP to play at the open rehearsal. RSVP by visiting www.concordorchestra.com/auditions. Musicians may also attend and just listen. Visitors may play at the open rehearsal without having auditioned. Auditions with the Music Director can be scheduled over the summer, or sometime after the open rehearsal.
The orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, will be reading music by Anna Clyne, Gabriel Fauré, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
Concord Orchestra is composed of 70 volunteer musicians living in Concord, Massachusetts and the greater Boston metropolitan area. A season of five concert programs is planned. 
Contact the orchestra at info@concordorchestra.com to request more information about membership and auditions.

Local Event: Concord Orchestra Open Rehearsal

Concord Orchestra Open Rehearsal

Concord Orchestra will hold an Open Rehearsal on Tuesday, September 1 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 51 Walden Performing Arts...

Ephraim Curtis Middle School

On Sunday, September 20th, Sudbury will host our third inaugural <a href="https://kids.pmc.org/sudbury" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride</a>.&nbsp;Our ride is a 1-mile loop that riders may enjoy as long as they would like. The one mile course is entirely paved and loops through the beautiful residential neighborhoods of historic Sudbury. Parents are welcome to ride with their children but it is not required. If a parent chooses to accompany their child on the bike, we ask that they register as volunteers.&nbsp;
Many kids choose to ride the loop 3-6-12 or even 15 times. We encourage riders to participate as long as they would like. We will have special badges for riders who accomplish 5-8-12 and 15 miles, too! Please indicate at registration an estimate of your rider's total distance (this will help us for event organization).&nbsp;There is also an enclosed parking lot loop all starting from Curtis Middle School in Sudbury, MA. (Adults may opt to register as volunteers if they would like to ride with the kids). Before the ride there will be music and bike decorating; during the ride and following there will be an Ice-Cream Truck, Food Truck, Coffee Truck, huge bouncy castle, lawn games, music and more. All registered riders will get a free ice cream from our friends at Trombetta’s Farm Ice Cream. Registration takes place from 8:30am-9:45am. The ride is from 10:00am-11:30am, and food and games will be available from 10:00am - 1:00pm.
“The Pan-Mass Challenge is a Massachusetts-based bike-a-thon that raises more money for charity than any other single athletic fundraising event in the country. Always held the first weekend in August, the PMC raises funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a world leader in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. Each summer, thousands of riders and volunteers from 43 states and 12 countries participate in the PMC, all with a common goal: to find a cure for cancer.
100 percent of all rider-raised funds go directly to cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. The PMC is Dana-Farber’s single largest supporter and is 62 percent of the Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue. Since 1980, the PMC has raised $972 million for Dana-Farber.”
The Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride empowers young participants to contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying a fun activity. By offering multiple course options, every child will have the opportunity to participate and make a difference - regardless of age or ability. Each ride distance is carefully planned to be safe and enjoyable, with designated routes through historic Sudbury neighborhoods that are well-marked and closely monitored by volunteers. For the youngest participants, the tot lot loop provides a secure environment where kids can ride in a contained area - strollers, scooters, tricycles are ALL welcome!
Beyond the joy of bike riding, the Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride serves as a powerful educational experience for children, teaching them about the impact of collective efforts in fighting cancer. As they pedal for a purpose, they learn about empathy, community involvement, and the importance of supporting breakthroughs in treatment and cures at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This event not only raises crucial funds for cancer research but also instills valuable life lessons in the young riders; collectively we all pedal towards a more cancer-free future. As with all PMC rides, every penny donated goes directly to cancer treatment and research at Dana-Farber.
Please join us on September 20th, 2026, for the <a href="https://kids.pmc.org/sudbury" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride</a>. We are also looking for volunteers of ALL ages to help us host an impactful and safe event. If you would prefer to contribute from a distance, you can donate to the ride by clicking the link below.
If you have any questions, please email the event organizer Tyler Steffey at <a href="mailto:tylersteffey@gmail.com" target="_blank">tylersteffey@gmail.com</a>.
<a href="https://kids.pmc.org/sudbury" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register to RIDE here</a>
<a href="https://secure.kids.pmc.org/Volunteer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register to VOLUNTEER here</a>
<a href="https://donate.kids.pmc.org/Sudbury/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Donate to the Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride here</a>

Local Event: Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!)

Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!)

On Sunday, September 20th, Sudbury will host our third inaugural Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride. Our ride is a 1-mile loop that...

Friday, September 25- Sunday, September 27
Join us for a weekend (or day!) of reading, good food, and good company — all in support of bringing books to the children who need them most. brought to you by the Community Book Nook Initiative, a 501(c)(3) literacy nonprofit serving Worcester and Middlesex counties&nbsp;<a href="https://communitybooknooks.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.communitybooknooks.org</a>
We're thrilled to invite you to the Community Book Nook Initiative's first-ever overnight readers retreat. Whether you&nbsp;join us for&nbsp;the day&nbsp;or stay the whole weekend, you'll find cozy reading nooks, beautiful waterfront views, delicious meals, and the kind of slow, unhurried time that we readers dream about.
Every ticket directly supports CBNI's work placing culturally relevant books into neighborhood spaces across Worcester and Middlesex counties — helping children build at-home libraries and a lifelong love of reading.
The venue:
<ul><li>Peaceful pond waterfront with stunning water views</li><li>Kayaks &amp; rowboats for a jaunt on the water</li><li>Outdoor fire pit for evening conversation</li><li>Three levels of cozy reading spaces</li><li>Fully equipped kitchen for all meals</li><li>~1 hour from Worcester &amp; Boston</li></ul>
All ticket options include:
<ul><li>All meals</li><li>Snacks, coffee, and tea</li><li>Curated reading time</li><li>Activities</li><li>Waterfront access</li><li>The great company of fellow readers</li></ul>
Our main day of programming is Saturday, September 26.&nbsp;Overnight rates cover the full weekend, with guests welcome to arrive Friday evening or Saturday morning. Rooms are limited and assigned first come, first served — reserve early for your preferred option.

Local Event: Readers Retreat -- overnight and one-day options!

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Readers Retreat -- overnight and one-day options!

Friday, September 25- Sunday, September 27
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