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The landscape for immigration enforcement has changed. The QUIET SURGE is HERE and happening in our communities. Please join us to learn how you can make a difference and help keep our neighbors and community safe. Organized by the Acton Boxborough Racial Justice Collaborative and Indivisible Acton Area.
Sign up here! This is not a structured lesson, just an opportunity to dance socially with others.
We're thrilled to welcome herstorian Gracia Collins Rich, Independent Scholar, Author and Avid Reader to our virtual stage. She will be discussing the extraordinary efforts of Black Americans whose invaluable contributions during the Revolutionary War helped bring about U.S. Independence. Sign up here!
Looking for ways to lower your energy bills, reduce drafts, or add AC to your home? Join the Acton Sustainability Office & the Town of Acton’s partnered home performance contractor, Colt Home Services to learn how you can reduce energy costs & improve home comfort using Mass Save’s energy efficiency incentives. We will discuss weatherization, window sealing & replacement, heat pump air conditioning, & how you can sign up for a no-cost Home Energy Assessment! Did you know that if you rent or own a single-family home or a condo in a 1-4 unit building, you are eligible to receive
Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group. Check this link to see this month's and upcoming month's books: https://www.actonmemoriallibrary.org/kids-teens-and-adults/just-for-adults/book-groups/ Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.
Come unlock your sense of humor, play, and discovery with this class on the art and fun of improvisation! 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, & gain insights into human relationships. People with any level of experience are welcome to join! Poornima Kirby is an experienced Shakespearean actress, with numerous credits
No experience necessary—just bring your questions and curiosity! Sign up here!
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. July 2026 Menu July 1 Time to Celebrate: HAPPY 4TH OF JULY-HAPPY 250th USA!! Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs and Potato Salad Sponsored by Acton Boxborough Community Compass July 8 Summer BBQ: Chicken Tenders and Corn Salad
We all share one activity that can have a significant impact on climate change–the food we eat! Eating more plant-based meals is an immediate and DELICIOUS way to put less CO2 into the atmosphere. Come taste wonderful vegetarian and vegan dishes from across our community and bring a dish of your own based on veggies, fruits, grains, beans, or nuts. It can be as simple or as complicated as you like. Enjoy a cooking demo and special resources. Be part of something healthy, resilient, and YUMMY! For more information and to sign up, see https://energizeacton.org/event/celebration-of-plant-based-meals/. Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org and the
The Acton Exchange team holds monthly meetings that are open to our active volunteers and anyone who might want to become a volunteer. If you have an Acton connection and want to contribute to independent community journalism in our town, it is likely that the AE has a role for you, whatever your skill sets and interests might be. Each meeting begins with an opportunity to learn what has been going on at the Acton Exchange, followed by an opportunity to improve our journalism skills. Meetings are either hybrid (in-person or zoom) or zoom-only. For this month’s venue and topic,
Have you been putting off a mammogram? The Council on Aging and Acton Nursing Service make it easy! Get yours from Dana Farber's Mammography Van which is coming to the Council on Aging. Preregistration is required. To schedule a mammogram or learn more, please call 617-632-1974. This van day is hosted in conjunction with Acton Nursing Service. Dana Farber’s Mammography Van possesses a valid license and certificate of inspection issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Trade your to-do list for an island getaway to Discovery Museum! Grab your favorite beach pals and drift into a grown-ups-only evening full of vacation-worthy delights! Join the fun outdoors in Discovery Museum’s Discovery Woods and Treehouse, and inside the Museum. Join us at the “Discovery After Dark” 21+ party . Features live Caribbean steelpan music from PanNeubean Steel, drinks, BBQ dinner (including vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and dairy-free options) from Big Pig Barbeque, games, and FUN. Ticket prices: $45 Dry - Event entrance and food, no alcohol $60 Standard - Event entrance, food, and 2 drink tickets for beer/wine $100 Benefactor - Event