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House Concert and Jam: Framed Ophelia

24 Windsor 24 Windsor Ave., Acton, MA, United States

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.

Library: Sign Up for Adult Summer Reading!

West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton +1 more

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/

COA presents: Exploring Improvisation with Poornima Kirby

Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

Open to out-of-town seniors for $20, free for Acton seniors. Come unlock your sense of humor, play and discovery with this 8-week class on the art and fun of improvisation at the Acton Council on Aging (COA)!  We’ll play simple improv games, explore short-form and long-form scenarios, and gain tools for building characters on the fly. We’ll also sharpen our listening skills, use our imaginations, and learn how to say “yes, and . . .!” to our fellow improvisors. We’ll even learn how to apply improvisation skills in everyday life to solve problems, increase confidence, and gain insights into human

Free – $20

Canceled Acton Lions Club: Community Golf Classic

Quail Ridge Country Club 49 Skyline Drive, Acton, MA

Play a round of golf and support the Acton Lions Club! Community Golf Classic 2025, Monday, June 2 at Quail Ridge Golf Club in Acton Nine Holes with Cart | Best Ball | Shotgun Start Post-Golf Social by Rapscallion (one beer included with registration) Food and Drink | Prizes | Raffles $100 Player / $400 Foursome Single player registrations will be formed into teams To register or inquire about hole sponsorships ($100): David Christmas - 978-560-7101 or Dan Busse - dbusse1@verizon.net Checks payable to Acton Lions Club | All proceeds go to those in need. Cutoff is 72 players so

$100

Canceled Acton COA Presents: Live Folk Music Hootenanny!-CANCELED!

Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

Musicians Howie Rashba and Mel Green will perform familiar and favorite folk music and folk-rock classics. Whether you are a seasoned Hootenanny fan or experiencing one for the first time, this is your opportunity to share in a spirited tradition! Songs such as This Land is Your Land, If I Had a Hammer, Blowin’ in the Wind, and Mr.Tambourine Man are often included. Hootenanny is a term with Scotch-Irish roots that found its way to Appalachia before being popularized in the 1940s by folk legends like Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. Come sing along, clap your hands, stomp your feet,

Free

Library: Celebrating the Stories & History of the LGBTQ+ Community with SpeakOUT Boston

Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

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: -

Workshop: Economic Development Plan Presentation

Acton Recreation Center 50 Audubon Hill, Acton, MA, United States +1 more

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 

Free

Public Meeting: Strategic Plan for Economic Development

Acton Recreation Center 50 Audubon Hill, Acton, MA, United States

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

Free

I Hiked Acton’s Trails!

Walk the trails in Acton’s conservation areas with the goal of earning a sticker and a sew-on patch! These weekly walks are a joint effort between Acton Conservation Trust and Acton Conservation Division. We’ll walk a different conservation area weekly, on Wednesdays from April 9 to June 11. The location of each hike will be sent out each Sunday before the walk. Once registered, you can join us whenever it suits you. REGISTER HERE

Free

Acton Community Supper: June

Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA

Join us at our All Sit Down Supper! We welcome all our guests inside to join neighbors and friends at the tables in Fellowship Hall. Welcome Summer! We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you. June 4 -- Mediterranean Chicken with Rice Pilaf Sponsored by West Acton Baptist Church June 11 -- BBQ Night: Pork Chops with Roasted Veggies Sponsored by Chaves Heating and Air Conditioning June 18  -- Ballpark Night! Hot Dogs with all the Fixin’s Sponsored by Boston Metro West Bible Church of Littleton June 25 -- Italian Summer Supper: Antipasto Salad and Meatball Subs

Acton COA presents: PRIDE Pizza & Improvisation Games for the LGBTQ+ Community

Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

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

Danny’s Place Spring Showcase

Danny's Place 543 Mass Ave., Acton, MA

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 —