Four unique and local improvisers weaving spontaneous compositions in unstructured time: — Experimental Funky-Noise Jams... — Psycho/Punk-Bluegrass... — Varèse-style Percussive Cacophony... — Bordering on Jazz... With Framed Ophelia it's never the same sonic-experience twice! Walter Horn: keys, Michael Badolato: zendrum, Tsuyoshi Honjo: saxes, Peter J. Evans: mandolin-clarinet-cassettes   PLEASE BRING AN INSTRUMENT and we'll open up the proceedings to jam!   Donations accepted.

Sign up for Adult Summer Reading beginning June 2nd through August 27th! Drop off your completed tickets at either Acton Library location and place them in the container for the prize you’d like to win! Earn raffle tickets by reading books, listening to audiobooks, attending adult library programs, and even for signing up. Winners of the prizes listed below will be announced Friday, August 29th. Please note: adult summer reading tickets can only be used for adult prizes. For more information and to sign up click this link: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sign-up-for-adult-summer-reading/

Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720 Join SpeakOUT Boston as we take a look back at the development of the LGBTQ+ Rights Movement and share the personal stories of local LGBTQ+ people. SpeakOUT's motto is "Ask Us Anything" and its specialty is raising awareness and opening up a dialogue with their audiences. Come for the stories, the history, and the discussion! SpeakOUT Boston' Mission Statement: SpeakOUT is a community of speakers and volunteers working to create a world free of bias and prejudice by telling the truths of LGBTQ+ lives. We do so by: -

The Town of Acton seeks feedback on the final draft of the Strategic Economic Development Action Plan (SEPAC). Please send feedback to planning@actonma.gov by June 3rd 12:00 PM. Link to Plan: https://doc.actonma.gov/dsweb/View/Collection-19241 The Economic Development Committee will host RKG Associates who will present a final plan release. For virtual access via Zoom: https://actonma.zoom.us/j/96275905703 Phone one-tap: +16468769923,,96275905703# US (New York) +13017158592,,96275905703# US (Washington DC) Join via audio: +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Webinar ID: 962 7590 5703 International numbers 

Hosted by the EDC (Economic Development Committee), Planning Division and RKG Associates. Final Strategic Plan Presentation.  What are the benefits of Economic Development?

Hosted by Julie Nowak (she/any), LGBTQIA+ Initiative Coordinator, Springwell Elder Services Enjoy some delicious pizza and give your wits a good workout with some hilarious improv games! We play cooperatively, not competitively (and enjoy a LOT of laughs)! You’re always free to pass, choose another card, and/or get a little help! You don’t have to act and the games are fun and fast-moving! Rainbow elders and allies from Acton and beyond are warmly welcome to join the fun of playing these unusual, easy-to-learn games: Poetry for Neanderthals – Get creative communicating your historic discoveries using only the smallest words! On a

Get ready to be inspired! Join us at Danny’s Place for our Spring Showcase, a vibrant event where youth-led innovation takes center stage. Meet the incredible teens behind powerful community projects like a Senior Prom for adults, a model of our sister towns, rubik’s cube education, and so much more from the U-Project cohort. ✨ Hands-on activity stations✨ Youth-led project exhibits✨ Silent auction with local prizes✨ Free food provided by 110 Grill & Evviva Trattoria Whether you're a parent, community member, educator, or just curious, you’re invited! Come see what happens when young people are given the space and support to lead with purpose. Attendance is free —

Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720 Paper, magic, and imagination — a fun, cross-cultural origami adventure for all ages! Participants will explore storytelling through the creation of symbolic totems inspired by the Silk Road. Sign up on our website: Silk Road origami workshop. Info Concept: Ancient East Asian Lunar Year, Astronomy, Silk Road Zodiac signs. Materials will be provided: origami paper, decorative pattern prints. End result: Origami art pieces with Chinese zodiac sings of 2025. Concept: Silk Road Zodiac signs art, unfolds blessings and joy with the Origami. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon

Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720 A creative calligraphy journey for all ages. Inspired by the timeless spirit of East and West, participants will learn to write their names and personal values in beautiful, expressive styles. This workshop has been very well received in many communities. Sign up on our website: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mindful-silk-road-calligraphy-workshop-write-your-story-in-every-stroke/ Info Concept: How humans communicate on the Silk Road, how people tried to cross language barriers. Materials will be provided: calligraphy brush, ink, rice paper, artist-designed patterned seal, and pad. End result: Use a unique but easy-to-understand writing system to write your own

Join the Acton Conservation Trust (ACT) for a walk with our favorite storyteller and naturalist, Roland “Boot” Boutwell. Boot will lead us on a walk of 1-2 miles, identifying plants and trees along the way. Listen to stories of the woods and view seasonal growth in a new light. Boot teaches nature programs and leads nature walks for Sudbury Valley Trustees and other local conservation trusts.  Parking and meeting location will be sent a few days before the event.This is a members only event. If you're not a member, please join here before registering. This event is free and children aged 5

State Senator Jamie Eldridge invites you to attend an informative presentation on energy costs featuring Carrie Katan, the Massachusetts Policy Advocate for the Green Energy Consumers Alliance. Topics include: How gas and electric rates are set Why energy costs have gone up in recent years How energy costs may change in the years ahead How people can respond Questions? Email Sen. Eldridge's Environmental Policy Advisor at Meghan.Cerino@masenate.gov.

Join us for an evening of music, camaraderie, and an upbeat, comfortable ambience with fabulous pop/rock a cappella group Five O’Clock Shadow Enjoy hearty hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar while perusing the silent auction that will run throughout the event. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit DVSN.org/Benefit2025

Transgender YA and now Adult author Edward Underhill will be joining the Acton Memorial Library, in partnership with other MA libraries. He will discuss his two newest books; The In Between Bookstore (Adult debut released in January 2025) and In Case You Read This (YA released in May 2025) with Boyden Library's Teen Librarian, Jennifir Huston. Register directly on Zoom HERE

Our Club Mission is to help members improve their public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment.  If you're looking to join a Toastmasters club in or near Acton, MA, the Isaac Davis Toastmasters Club is a well-established option. Serving the Acton area for over 52 years, this club welcomes members from surrounding towns including Boxborough, Littleton, Stow, Harvard, and Maynard. For more information, see  Isaac Davis Toastmasters Club. Our next hybrid meeting is on Monday June 9 at 7:15 PM at the Littleton Reuben Hoar Library. Please reach us through the Contact Us page for a Zoom link to join the

In an effort to support and empower renters in our community, the Town of Acton and Acton Council on Aging (COA) is proud to announce a new Tenant Rights Presentation by MetroWest Legal Services designed to educate residents on their legal protections, responsibilities, and available housing resources. The training is open to all renters, housing advocates, and community members who want to better understand tenant-landlord laws and strategies for housing stability. The training aims to equip tenants with the knowledge and tools needed to advocate for themselves and maintain safe, secure housing. Given rising housing costs and increasing risks of displacement,

Are you a business here in town? Are you thinking of starting a business?  Please join us for a special networking brunch featuring three guest speakers.  Click here to see the complete flyer and/or to register.  Registration is required.

Support  the Acton Food Pantry With A Scoop! Join us at West Side Creamery for our FUNdraiser! 20% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to support the Acton Food Pantry. Visit West Side Creamery during normal operating hours (12 - 9) and be sure to mention Acton Food Pantry when ordering.

West Acton Citizens' Library, 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, MA, 01720 Sign up for a 15-minute 1:1 tech help session. Please bring your device and any questions you might have! Registration is required! 1:30 slot: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-help-at-west-acton-citizens-library-1-30pm-slot-37/ 1:45 slot: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-help-at-west-acton-citizens-library-1-45pm-slot-49/ 2:00 slot: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-help-at-west-acton-citizens-library-2-00pm-slot-13/ 2:15 slot: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-help-at-west-acton-citizens-library-2-15pm-slot-49/

Join in-person at the Senior Center (with refreshments) or from home via Zoom This team of community members explores how the Council on Aging/Senior Center can meet the programming needs of Acton LGBTQ+ residents age 60 and up. We welcome new members from the LGBTQ+ community, allies, or municipal employees. The goals of the team are for Acton’s LGBTQ+ older adults to have their voices heard about desired activities and that they find the Senior Center to be a welcoming place. For more information or for the meeting Zoom link, please contact Chris Chirokas (she/her), Acton Council on Aging Program

Enjoy a concert with singer and guitarist Rodney Mashia, featuring songs of jazz, gospel, soul, folk and pop made famous by African American singers, songwriters and composers. Born in New Orleans and raised in rural Louisiana, Mashia has spent decades using his inspirational music to touch hearts and make folks smile. His soulful interpretations of classic songs have entertained crowds of all kinds. With his music -- made by and from the heart -- he explores both the black and white American political system and musical cultures of the past five decades.   Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are

Please join Acton and nearby towns (Concord, Maynard, and Lincoln) for the launch of this summer's Minuteman Bike Share. Try out the new bikes for free, enter giveaways, and meet local businesses and organizations along the trails! The Minuteman Regional Bike Share offers a low-cost option for accessible recreation along local rail trails, alternative transportation to MBTA commuter stations, and a fun activity for locals and visitors looking to explore the area on wheels!  

Please join the Acton-Boxborough Family Network at the Goward Playground at the Acton Memorial Library for our Annual Kindergarten Social! This is free and open to all incoming kindergarteners! Come and meet some of the families and future classmates of your 2038 Kindergartener. There will be a school bus to explore, local organizations to meet, as well as color-coded name tags so that you can easily connect with students and families destined for the same school. Check the Acton-Boxborough Family Network Facebook Page for updates closer to the date. Please RSVP by registering on our website to let us know

All-Ages Community Dance Party hosted by Acton Boxborough United Way featuring MakesUWanna. Ice cream available for purchase from Juniper Farms Ice Cream truck. Donate-what-you-can admission