“Hockomock” in Algonquin means "land where spirits dwell” and is a revered Wampanoag sacred site, and later a “Devil’s Swamp” for English settlers. Join Dan Boudillion and Bettina Abe for a 2-mile hike at Hockomock Swamp, a Massachusetts Wildlife Management Area in Raynham, Mass. There is much lore surrounding the history of Hockomock Swamp, beginning in the 1600s. The area is the largest freshwater swamp in the state and is known for sightings of floating orbs of light, ghostly voices, and phantom drums linked to its past as an ancient burial ground and a natural fortress during King Phillip’s War.

Are you looking for an early education program that fosters a love for learning and the outdoors? The Infant Toddler Children's Center is hosting its Annual Enrollment Open House on Saturday, November 1st, from 9 a.m. to Noon. We invite you to learn about our unique nature-based curriculum and discover how we inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Kick off your holiday shopping at Acton Congregational Church's First Annual Handmade Harvest Market! We're bringing together a variety of professional artisans and enthusiastic shoppers for a wonderful day of creativity and community. Admission: $3 adults, Free for students and children Proceeds benefit the local Missions and Outreach activities of ACC.

Nepal: Jeanette's trip to Nepal during a revolution! Nov 1 6-8 pm Jeanette Staley, a Vermont-based artist and activist, had just arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal when a revolution broke out! She'll share with us her experience with art-making in Kathmandu, a brief hike in Nargokot, meeting an elephant in Chitwan, her visit to a rural school of the lowest caste on the south eastern plains of Nepal and what happened when a revolution not only broke out near where she was in lock down, but was successful!  She'll show us photos and other media and artifacts she collected, and of course, share stories of her wonderful adventures... Please park in