The Acton Exchange Team

Discovery Museum To Host “Bessie’s Closet,” a Free Pop-up Clothing Shop, November 1 – 3 ACTON, MA – Discovery Museum will host a free-of-charge pop-up clothing shop, called “Bessie’s Closet,” November 1 through 3, 2024. Donations are being collected through October 27 in the Museum’s lobby. Bessie’s Closet…

Acton resident Ann Budner co-founded Encore Dance Ensemble sixteen years ago with her friend and former Acton resident, Elaine Sisler. The two met as volunteers on the Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council. An award-winning dance educator, Sisler founded Encore as a birthday gift to herself. She remembers, “On my 60th…

Discover West Concord Day West Concord Date: October 19, 2024 Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Diwalifest, Festival of Lights Date: October 20, 2024 (Rain Date Oct 27th) Time: 12 PM – 4:30 PM Sargent Memorial Library (427 Massachusetts Ave, Boxborough, MA 01719) Greetings! Are you just as excited for…

On October 2, the sponsors of Mass Save® announced nineteen 2024 Mass Save Climate Leaders across Massachusetts, recognizing them for long-term commitments to reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions. One of the honorees was Acton-Boxborough Regional School District, specifically for the Boardwalk Campus project. That project allowed the…

Scarecrow Contest & Jack O’ Lanterns (From NAMI of Central Middlesex) Vote for your favorite at the “Stand Up to Stigma” Scarecrow Contest at Cucurbit Farm at 32 Parker St. in Acton. Proceeds benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Central Middlesex. The scarecrows will be…

The Acton-Boxborough Regional School Committee is excited to announce the release of a new school committee website designed to increase transparency and streamline operations. The new website can be found at: https://abschools.diligent.community. Using the new website, community members will be able to: The school committee invites members of…

Scarecrow Contest & Jack O’ Lanterns (From NAMI of Central Middlesex) Vote for your favorite at the “Stand Up to Stigma” Scarecrow Contest at Cucurbit Farm at 32 Parker St. in Acton. Proceeds benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Central Middlesex. The scarecrows will be…

In 2024, the Doli Atamian Campership Program of Acton granted 124 scholarships and families chose a variety of camps and activities ranging from theater camps to sports camps to NARA park summer passes and more. At the end of the summer, one parent said, “The scholarship helps immensely.…

Thrifty Thursdays Thursdays, 3:00-6:00 p.m. West Acton Baptist Church Coatroom, 592 Massachusetts Ave., Acton. Entrance next to Mini Food Pantry. Pop-up thrift shop featuring vintage clothing and accessories. New items added weekly. Presented by West Acton Baptist Church. Questions? Contact West Acton Baptist Church. AB Farmers Market Sundays…

AB Farmers Market Sundays through October Elm Street Playground, Acton Stock up on local produce and artisanal goods while you enjoy music, artisan offerings, our community table, friends and neighbors. Free yoga classes. SNAP match for EBT card holders. The latest updates are available at https://abfarmersmarket.org/ Green Acton…