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SUMMARY:Library: 2026 Vision Boards @ West
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nFor Adults! Join for some chatting\, music\, and crafting. This month’s craft is: 2026 Vision Boards. \nMake 2026 vision boards! Brainstorm your goals\, browse magazines and stickers to craft a personalized collage\, and receive a magnetic photo frame to display your work throughout the year! \nReasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing WACL@actonma.gov. Please note that the West Acton Citizens’ Library has limited accessibility. More accessible programs are offered at the Acton Memorial Library.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/library-2026-vision-boards-west/
LOCATION:West Acton Citizens’ Library\, 21 Windsor Avenue\, Acton\, 01720
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SUMMARY:Common Sense and the Birth of Independence: How Thomas Paine’s Words Ignited Acton – and America
DESCRIPTION:This lecture by longtime Acton resident Greg Jarboe commemorates the 250th anniversary of the publication of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense. This pamphlet transformed colonial resistance into a movement for American independence. Drawing on history\, Acton’s own revolutionary legacy\, and his articles for The Acton Exchange\, Jarboe explains how Paine’s plainspoken arguments against monarchy and for popular sovereignty reshaped public opinion and helped make independence inevitable. \nThe talk traces Paine’s unlikely path\, the pamphlet’s explosive spread through New England\, its influence on Acton Town Meeting’s vote for independence on June 14\, 1776\, and its direct impact on the Declaration of Independence. Jarboe also explores tensions between Paine’s democratic vision and John Adams’s preference for checks and balances\, concluding with the enduring relevance of Paine’s ideas to American democracy today. \n 
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/thomas-paines-common-sense-in-america-the-law-is-king/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor)\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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SUMMARY:Acton Community Chorus Winter Concert
DESCRIPTION:“I Hear the Stars Still Singing” is a constellation of contemporary choral music contemplating the stars and the universe\, featuring a multi-movement work by Kenneth Riggs called “Starlight Songs\,” plus works by other living composers such as J. Michael Saunders\, Jacob Narverud\, Susan LaBarr\, and Victor C. Johnson. The music ranges from exciting and hopeful to contemplative and serene\, while we consider how the stars influence and guide us through our lives. \nSnow date: January 11. \nFree for students (K -12)\, $28 general admission.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-community-chorus-winter-concert/
LOCATION:Acton Congregational Church\, 12 Concord Road\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Community Chorus":MAILTO:accinformation9@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Discovery Museum: Special Saturday evenings
DESCRIPTION:The Especially for Me series offers dedicated hours and free admission for families with disabilities. During these events\, we offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits and provide an opportunity for families to network with one another in an understanding\, ADA-compliant environment. \nWhile the event titles indicate the focus for certain program accommodations\, any family that would benefit from a sensory friendly visit is welcome at any time. A medical diagnosis is not required. \nAll Especially for Me events are free to attend\, but preregistration is required. More information\, dates and registration links can be found online at http://bit.ly/EspeciallyforMe. \nFor these events\, the museum is closed to the public. Dinner\, including a gluten-free option\, is provided at no cost. \n\nAutism-Friendly Evening – January 10\nEvening for Deaf\, Blind\, or DeafBlind – January 31\nInclusive Evenings – February 28\, March 21\, May 16\, June 27\nMask On\, Play On! – April 11\nMorning for Deaf\, Hard of Hearing\, and KODA visitors – date tba
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/discovery-museum-special-saturday-evenings/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Discovery Museum":MAILTO:fun@DiscoveryActon.org
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