Diwalifest is a local, non-profit mela (fair/festival) with the goal of celebrating Diwali as a community. Due to predicted bad weather on October 12, Diwalifest will be held on Sunday, October 19. We encourage people of all different backgrounds to participate, learn, and celebrate Diwali together. There will be music, dance, performances, vendors, food, and more. Diwali Fest is FREE to attend (with food and crafts to purchase). Mark your calendars. We hope to see you there! New for 2025! Parking shuttle!  Diwalifest is so popular that parking can be an issue. If you can't get parking at the Sargent

The Acton Historical Society hosts an open house at the historic Hosmer House. Celebrating 65 years of the Acton Historical Society, there will be speakers, tours of the historical site, and more! Vintage model A Autos (Minuteman Model A club) Jenks Library housed in 1920's auto garage Farm wagon, sleigh, Fire Pump Cake and refreshments Pumpkin painting Tour 1760 Hosmer House Learn about our preservation journey  

There was a second revolution brewing in New England in the late 1700s, America’s own Industrial Revolution. The Boxborough Historical Society is proud to present Boxborough’s Jim Gorman discussing the early efforts of New England craftsmen to develop a system of interchangeable parts production that would sweep the world by the late 19th century. Jim is an Aerospace Engineer with deep interest in precision manufacturing. While most histories trace New England innovations in firearms, this early manufacturing story is really more about clockmaking and shoemaking, and does not encompass firearms until after 1810. The presentation will be followed by a brief annual meeting

The Senior High Youth Fellowship (SHYF) is hosting a chili cook-off to raise money for their mission trip to West Virginia in April. Come to Hartman Hall to learn more about the type of work we do there, and come to try some amazing chili! The attendance fee is $5 per person, $15 for families of 4 or more. If you wish to vote for the best chili, it’s $1 per  voting ticket, $5 for 6, $10 for 12. Donations are always welcome.