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English Conversation Groups Available
Interested in practicing your English skills? Join a Spring Conversation Group through the English At Large program. The Groups are free and open to any resident of Massachusetts over 18. Groups meet each week (different days/times by location) in several local towns, including Arlington, Belmont, Burlington, Medford, Waltham, Winchester, and Woburn…
Closed Thursday 1/4/17 Due to Weather
We regrettably will be CLOSED on Thursday, January 4, 2017 due to the predicted bad weather. We want to assure that our guests and volunteers remain safe. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
New face in town: Rose Saia
We’re thrilled to announce a new employee at Open Table: Rose Saia is joining our team as a part-time operations assistant beginning in January. Rose brings restaurant experience to Open Table, having owned and operated the Local Table restaurant in Acton. She has served as managing director of Parents in…
Thank You, Red Wagon Food Drive
Last weekend the Nawshutuc Hill neighborhood held their annual Red Wagon food drive with both children and adults pitching in to donate food and bring it to Open Table's Concord pantry where they also sorted and shelved the donations! It was a wonderful effort on the part of a dedicated…
Holiday Meal – December 21
Please join us for our annual Holiday Meal on December 21st at First Parish Church, 20 Lexington Road in Concord. Doors open at 4:20 and food will be served at 5:30. We'll have love music, door prizes, hot cider, and more. All are welcome! No charge. Donations accepted.
#Giving Tuesday at Open Table
Getting enough to eat is a problem people in our community face every day. An average American family spends $150 each week on groceries. Imagine shopping for your family if you have recently lost your job, are unable to work due to illness, or have lost a spouse whose income…
Middlesex Bank Visits Christopher Walk-in at Open Table
Open Table Co-chairperson Patty Chambers recently welcomed Thomas Farley, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Lending Officer - Middlesex Savings Bank and Dana Neshe, Executive Vice President Middlesex Savings Bank, President Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation to the new facility and Maynard and introduced them to Christopher Walk-in, the walk-in refrigerator/freezer that was funded by Middlesex…
Thank You, Maynard Running Club & Girl Scout Troops
A big thank you to the Maynard Running Club and Girl Scout troops 66250, 72620 and 89236 for their very successful Fill the Truck food drive for Open Table. They filled the truck with boxes and bags of food and collected over $400!
Cyber Monday Purchases Can Benefit Open Table
Planning to shop online on Cyber Monday? Do you use Amazon? If so, please consider using Amazon Smile and selecting Open Table as the beneficiary. When you access Amazon through Amazon Smile, Amazon will donate a portion of price of all eligible purchases to the non-profit organization of your choice…
Mark Your Calendars: Community Holiday Dinner – December 21
MARK YOUR CALENDARS On Dec 21 Open Table will hold a special meal at First Parish in Concord. It will feature wonderful food, music, hot cider and a chance to exchange holiday greetings. We hope you'll come early (doors open at 4:00) and enjoy a chance to sip cider with…
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