Events

Of all the books that Energize Acton volunteers display at community events, this book--Abundance, by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson--has generated the most enthusiasm and interest. The blurb that went out with the book calls it a “once-in-a-generation, paradigm-shifting call to renew a politics of plenty, face up to the failures of liberal governance, and abandon the chosen scarcities that have deformed American life.”  Katherine Sypher, of NPR, writes, “The woes of the world can be paralyzing. It was refreshing, therefore, to be called to action by Abundance. Well-known journalists and podcast hosts Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson argue that,

The Acton-Boxborough Family Network (ABFN) invites you and your littles to join them for their annual Spring Fling and Egg Hunt. Non-members are welcome ($10 per family). Registration is required. For more information, or to join ABFN, see  ABFN Spring Fling and Egg Hunt.

No Thrones, No Crowns, No Kings! Rally begins at 2pm, in front of Acton Town Hall (Rt. 27). Speakers at 3pm. Featured speakers: State Senator Jamie Eldridge State Representative Simon Cataldo State Representative Danillo Sena Student Speakers from ABRHS

Acton Boxborough Community Compass (formerly ABUW) presents the community event of the season!  Catch up with friends and neighbors, check out the silent auction, enjoy scrumptious appetizers and desserts, and try your hand at a game or two. A fun night for all to connect with neighbors, raise funds for AB Community Compass and support the work at AB Resource Center. Before the event, check out the silent auction. Reserve your tickets ($125) at abccompass.org/casino.

Do you love line dancing or just want to get into it? Come to our Line Dancing Social Hour to dance with others in the community. Learn new dances or just dance some of your favorites! This is not a structured lesson, just an opportunity to dance socially with others. Sign up here 

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.

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

EPA will hold a public meeting to provide an update about the Nuclear Metals Inc Superfund Site. The meeting will be hybrid (in person or virtual) and will cover the site’s history, the cleanup plan, and updates on the cleanup activities currently underway.   In-person: Concord Town House, Public Hearing Room, Second Floor 22 Monument Square Concord, MA 01742 Virtual Option: Microsoft Teams Meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2543236799278?p=ULrAZRlu8A0uaK8rA0 Meeting ID: 254 323 679 927 8 Passcode: aT7NW28X