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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
Spring has arrived. Mother Nature always returns us to many colors and warmer temps in May. Please, join neighbors and friends at the tables in Fellowship Hall. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you. May 2025 menu: May 7 -- Cinco de Mayo - Mexican burrito bake Sponsored by United Church of Christ Congregational, Boxborough May 14 -- Amish casserole (burger and pasta with cheese) Sponsored by the Acton Lions Club May 21 --Pork chops with pasta salad Sponsored by Friends of Mt. Calvary Community Supper May 28 -- Ravioli and meatballs Sponsored by Kate Zhong
Friends of Acton RTC Welcome! please RSVP to Chair or ARTC Officer acton-repubs@pm.me Meeting Agenda: 6:00 to ~9 Meet-n-greet time: 6:00-6:30 Call Meeting to Order at 6:30 PM, pledge, welcome visitors
Policy, Protection, and Local Impact Know your rights - Understand current laws - Connect with local resources. Featuring a panel of experts: Rep. Dan Sena, Massachusetts House of Representatives Eloa Celedon, Immigration Attorney, Celedon Law Sarang Sekhavat, Chief of Staff, Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) Register for the Community Forum on Immigration. The discussion will address key issues —including deportation fears, access to legal protections like DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and TPS (Temporary Protected Status), the vital role immigrants play in the economy and how Massachusetts policies offer local support. We will also discuss current Bills filed
The Acton Council on Aging is hosting a luncheon in honor of our Acton residents who are aged 90+. Honoree may bring a guest. If you didn’t receive an invitation and are 90 or older, please call the COA at 978-929-6652 so we may include you. This free event is sponsored by Bridges by EPOCH of Westford and Sudbury. Please RSVP by Thursday, May 15th.
The Discovery Museum invites high school students excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics to a free event to learn more about STEM careers. At this free event, students can: - Meet engineers, technologists, and educators from technology industries who have built companies, products, and teams based on their skills in science, mathematics, and engineering. - Engage in discussions about different STEM majors, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities that can enhance the college experience. - Gain insight into the diverse career paths within STEM fields and what it takes to succeed. Registration is requested at https://bit.ly/DM_StemNightMay2025 This event is offered
Join the Town of Acton for a Mural Art Unveiling in West Acton on the side of Acton Pharmacy, 563 Mass Ave. on Friday, May 23rd at 9:00 a.m. Meet Acton resident and artist Elizabeth Bejar-Benz who created the mural that showcases a captivating scene that honors the rich history of West Acton. Light refreshments will be served and the event is rain or shine.
Location: Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library | 486 Main Street, Acton MA 01720 Join the folks from Fixit Clinic to learn and (with luck) repair! We provide the space, tools, and expert coaches to help you tinker, troubleshoot, and perhaps fix your small appliances, toys, devices, clothing, electronics, or other items.
In a combined event at two of Acton's historic properties, Jones Tavern and the Jones-Faulkner Homestead, the Iron Work Farm will hold their first “4th Sunday” open houses of the season (1-3 p.m. at the Tavern and 3-5 p.m. at the homestead) and a special two-part program, “Good Night and Sleep Tight,” the second in our multi-part, hands-on series on colonial life geared to children and families. “Good Night and Sleep Tight” starts at 10 a.m. at the Tavern with bed-making and a traditional colonial breakfast. At 1 p.m. we will join Col. Francis Faulkner’s wife, Rebecca, in the newly
Let us come together as a community to remember and honor our nation's heroes. Join the Town of Acton Veteran Services Department and Celebration Committee as we pay tribute to our nation's heroes. The parade begins at 10 A.M. from the Acton Boxborough Regional High School, proceeds along Hayward Road, Main Street, and Concord Road, with a stop at the Town Common for a brief ceremony before culminating at Woodlawn Cemetery (on Concord Road) for the main ceremony. We invite you to stand with us in honoring those who have served our country. Please note that there is no rain
Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and sewers, join the library to work on your project and socialize! We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720 Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. This months topic will be on India. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library. India is an emerging major power in world affairs, occupying a pivotal position between China, the United States, and the Global South. Its