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Acton COA Presents: The Railroad in Song with Jon & Li Waterman

Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton

Join acoustic duo Jon and Li Waterman on a tour of songs about trains, the building of the railroad, workers on the railroad, train wrecks, heroes and hobos. The program looks at the Transcontinental Railroad, the contribution of Chinese and Irish immigrants, the stories of Casey Jones and John Henry, the Old 97 train wreck, the Great migration and more. The show consists of songs, history, and an accompanying slide presentation. Jon and Li Waterman perform as the acoustic duo Sultana whose performances are enthusiastically received at the Senior Center. Jon has been performing his original songs throughout his life.

Free – $5

Gnargonauts Mountain Bike Team Information Session

Pedal Power Bike & Ski Shop 176 Great Rd, Acton

Gnargonauts is the area mountain bike team for youth in Grades 5 - 12. At this info session, you will have a chance to meet the coaches and current riders. We will provide an overview of the team and New England Youth Cycling and explain how we approach skills development. There will be optional bike games outside, so bring a bike and helmet. All riders and experience levels welcome! Questions: gnargonauts.mtb@gmail.com

Free

Library: Embodied Awareness for Balance and Ease: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique

Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton

In this interactive workshop, we will explore tools from the Alexander Technique, a scientifically supported mind-body awareness practice. Come learn how fine-tuning your sensory awareness, redistributing muscular effort, and cooperating with your system’s innate design can help you stand, walk, and move with more ease. Sign up here

Free