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Food for Fines
Got a bunch of library books that somehow migrated under the couch pillows and now have racked up fines? Pay them off with food! From March 25-31, the Concord Free Public Library is taking donated food for late fee fines, all to benefit Open Table. So pick up some extra shelf-stable…
Thank You, Patriot Hockey Team
Thank you to all the players on the Patriot Hockey 2006S team for running a food drive for Open Table in February. The boys collected fifteen huge bags of non-perishable food, and had a great time doing so, remarking afterwards "That was really fun. Can we do that again on…
Tom Hanlon & Leslie Bryant Return
Tom Hanlon & Leslie Bryant return to Open Table! The musical duo that provided enjoyable entertainment at the February 25th dinner return to serenade guests again starting at 5:15 on Monday, March 25 at the Maynard site. If you missed them the first time around, you can get a preview…
Phan Nguyen of Gigi’s Cooks for Open Table
On Monday, March 18 the guest cook at Open Table in Maynard will be Phan Nguyen, owner and Head Chef of Gigi's Restaurant in Maynard. He will bring his passion for cooking healthy food to the dinner, which is sure to be delicious! The fabulous menu will include: Beet salad…
Chopped for Charity Sold Out
Chopped for Charity, Open Table's 30th Anniversary fundraising event, is now SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets - we look forward to seeing you on Friday, March 29th at the Thoreau Center. Missed your chance to buy a ticket? A limited number of sponsorships, which include tickets,…
Open Table in the News
There is a lovely article in this week's Beacon-Villager (https://maynard.wickedlocal.com/news/20190306/maynard-chef-prepares-meal-for-open-table) about the fabulous BBQ Community Dinner that Chef Mark Valentine, owner of Kitchen to Table Foods, cooked up to celebrate (appropriately enough) Valentine's Day at Open Table. Open Table is thrilled to have such talented neighbors who share those talents…
Chinese New Year Celebrated at Open Table
Open Table Volunteers collaborated with members of the Acton Chinese American Civic Society on February 28th to celebrate the Chinese New Year with a festive meal in Concord! Members of the Civic Society sponsored the meal, taught us about the traditions of Chinese New Year, cooked and served the food…
Irish Community Dinner Rescheduled
The Irish-themed community dinner originally planned for Monday, March 4th was rescheduled due to the snow storm. Please join us on Monday, March 11th! Beyond the Boiled Dinner! Join us for an early St. Patrick's Day event featuring a delicious Irish-themed meal including Shepherd's Pie, "Irishy" side dishes, salad, and…
Open Table Closed Monday, March 4th
Open Table will be closed Monday, March 4, 2019 due to weather; there will be no community dinner. We are sorry for any inconvenience and hope you will join us for our dinner in Concord on Thursday. Please stay safe and warm! Note that Open Table is closed whenever the…
Food for Fines at Concord Library
Concord Free Public Library to Offer Food for Fines Program CONCORD – From Monday March 25 – Sunday March 31 the Concord Free Public Library will partner with Concord’s Open Table community supper and food pantry services to offer a week-long Food for Fines Program. This program will enable patrons…
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