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  • Friends of the Acton Libraries Book Sale Members Preview Night

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

    The Friends of the Acton Libraries will hold a live and in person used book sale. Members of the Friends are invited to a preview of the sale on Friday, January 24 from 7 pm until 9 pm. While not required, face coverings while inside at the sale are encouraged. Both cash and credit cards are accepted! Be sure your membership is up to date before the big Friends Used Book Sale so you can have first crack at the great selection of used books at the sale preview. If you aren’t yet a member, you can join on Friday

  • Friends of the Acton Libraries Winter Book Sale

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

    The Friends of the Acton Libraries will hold a live and in person used book sale on Saturday January 25 at the Acton Memorial Library from 9 am until 4 pm. Members of the Friends are invited to a preview of the sale on Friday, January 24 from 7 pm until 9 pm. Sunday January 26 will be half price day for all, from 1 pm to 4 pm. While not required, face coverings while inside at the sale are encouraged. Both cash and credit cards are accepted! Be sure your membership is up to date before the big Friends

  • Acton DPW facility open house

    Acton Department of Public Works 14 Forest Road, Acton, MA

    Join the Acton Department of Public Works and the facility project team for guided tours of the DPW building and to learn more about the project's development.  

    Free
  • Boxborough Winterfest

    Steele Farm 484 Middle Road, Boxborough

    Bonfire! Human Foosball! Sledding! Dirigible Brewery! Live Music by Sara Rice! Boxborough Historical Society! Steele Farm Committee! Local Vendors and More! Park at Boxborough Town Hall and use the Boxborough Connects shuttle sponsored by the Recreation Commission!

    Free
  • Standup Comedy Night benefit for Acton Firefighters Local 1904

    Maynard Elks Club 34 Powder Mill Road, Maynard, MA

    A night of standup comedy hosted by Acton Firefighters Local 1904 featuring Dave Russo, Frank Santorelli, and Christine Bailey. The money raised will go back to the community in the form of school scholarships, assisting us with our Santa Ride and food drive and other community related events. Tickets and more information available from Eventbrite: Standup Comedy Night benefit for Acton Firefighters Local 1904 Doors open at 6, show starts at 7:30pm. 50/50 raffle and gift basket raffles. 21+

    $35
  • High School Quiz Show live taping

    High School Quiz Show live taping

    GBH Studios 1 Guest Street, Boston, MA

    Acton-Boxborough Regional High School (ABRHS) is fielding one of 17 teams that will be competing in the 16th season of High School Quiz Show, GBH's academic tournament for Massachusetts high school students. The show, which is hosted by Joe Hanson, will showcase the academic talent of students from across the Commonwealth, providing a platform for them to demonstrate their knowledge across various subjects like math, history, and science. Season 16 of High School Quiz Show will be filmed on Jan. 24-26 and Feb. 2. Members of the public are invited to attend the live tapings at the GBH Studios in

    Free
  • Friends of the Acton Libraries Book Sale Half Price Day

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

    The Friends of the Acton Libraries will hold a live and in person used book sale. Sunday January 26 will be half price day for all, from 1 pm to 4 pm. While not required, face coverings while inside at the sale are encouraged. Both cash and credit cards are accepted!

  • ACLS 2025 Chinese New Year Celebration

    Acton Boxborough Regional High School 36 Charter Road, Acton, MA

    Come celebrate the Chinese New Year with the Acton Chinese Language School at Acton Boxborough Regional High School on Sunday, January 26. Schedule: 2:00- 5:00pm: Chinese Cultural Activities and Games at cafeteria (free). 5:00-6:30 pm: Pre-paid Dinner ($18 per person) in cafeteria. For information about purchasing dinner tickets, see ACLS 新春联欢 Chinese New Year Celebration. 6:30 - 8:30 pm: Performance in auditorium (free).

  • Acton Finance Committee listening session

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Open to all Acton residents. The Acton Finance Committee (FinCom) is seeking your input! This listening session will give residents an opportunity to share their thoughts on what they consider to be “essential” services, as well as their ideas on which costs could be cut. With voters approving a tax override in 2024, this is not a normal year for FinCom, who plan on articulating a clear and united fiscal message, to develop and advocate for unified policies, as well as share information and work together to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of municipal service delivery.

    Free
  • Book Talk: A Climate Conversation with Novelist Rich Marcello

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

    Join local author Rich Marcello for a sit-down interview on his 6th novel,The Means of Keeping. Set in a near-future America,The Means of Keeping is a narrative of loss, renewal, and environmental activism set against the backdrop of climate change.Copies of the novel are available at the library circulation desk. More info HERE.

    Free
  • Days off at Danny’s Place

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

    We’re thrilled to launch our new Days Off at Danny’s Place series with a celebration of the Lunar New Year! Thanks to the generous support of our community partner, Acton Chinese Language School, this special day will feature,   Chinese cultural stories, and engaging creative projects.  At Danny’s Place, we believe in spreading awareness and joy through learning about different cultures—straight from the people who know them best. Space is limited, so don’t wait—save your spot today! No school? No Problem! Ages: K-12 For more info, see here.

  • Acton Community Supper

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

    Jan 15 - Chili and Cornbread Sponsored by Friends of Community Supper Jan 22 - Roast Pork Loin Sponsored by Faith Evangelical Free Church of Acton Jan 29 - Meatloaf Dinner Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten, nuts, seeds, or dairy. Doors open at 4:15pm. Please, do not enter prior so our volunteers can prepare your Supper. Parking: Park your car in the back parking lot and enter from the walkway to the church door.