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Theatre III: Women in Jeopardy

Theatre III: Women in Jeopardy

Theatre III 250 Central St., Acton

Thelma and Louise meets The First Wives Club in this fun and flirtatious comedy. Divorcées Mary and Jo are suspicious of their friend Liz’s new dentist boyfriend. He’s not just a weirdo; he may be a serial killer! After all, his hygienist just disappeared. Trading their wine glasses for spy glasses, imaginations run wild as the ladies try to discover the truth and save their friend in a hilarious off-road adventure. Tickets $25 general/$22 students and seniors/$10 EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholder.  

$10 – $25

44th Annual Conant Artisan & Craft Fair

Luther Conant Elementary School 80 Taylor Road,, Acton, MA, United States

Join us to shop over 70+ local artisans and crafters who sell their handmade items -- jewelry, knitwear, candles, home goods, seasonal gifts, greeting cards and more! Conant Artisan and Craft Fair is highly regarded by our attendees as a worthwhile place to shop for high-quality, handmade items in an engaging and warm environment. We are proud to be a reputable fair providing substantial funding to our children's educational enrichment. We welcome you to join us and appreciate your support.  Admission is $5 Adults, $4 Seniors, FREE for Students and Children (under 18). Free parking.

Free – $5
Friends of Acton Libraries Fall Book Sale

Friends of Acton Libraries Fall Book Sale

Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

Winter is coming! Stock your shelves! The Friends of the Acton Libraries will hold a live and in person used book sale the weekend of October 24 - 26. Friday  -- Members of the Friends night -- Be sure your membership is up to date before the 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 night. But why wait? Go to the Friends of the Acton Libraries website and pay online! Saturday -- General sale from 9 am

Theatre III: Women in Jeopardy

Theatre III: Women in Jeopardy

Theatre III 250 Central St., Acton

Thelma and Louise meets The First Wives Club in this fun and flirtatious comedy. Divorcées Mary and Jo are suspicious of their friend Liz’s new dentist boyfriend. He’s not just a weirdo; he may be a serial killer! After all, his hygienist just disappeared. Trading their wine glasses for spy glasses, imaginations run wild as the ladies try to discover the truth and save their friend in a hilarious off-road adventure. Tickets $25 general/$22 students and seniors/$10 EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholder.  

$10 – $25
Library: Meditation Series – Awakening the Inner Powers of the Soul

Library: Meditation Series – Awakening the Inner Powers of the Soul

Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

Register on the program page on our website.  Use this three-week program to journey inward to rediscover peace, harmony, and the hidden powers of the soul through this unique meditation practice. Gain insights into how your thoughts shape your inner world and relationships. Through engaging sessions focused on silence, self-reflection, and soul-consciousness, you'll explore the profound question, "Who am I?" and develop practical tools for inner strength, clarity, emotional resilience, and lasting self-esteem. Free event - Conducted by Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, Watertown, MA Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Acton COA Presents: Hearing Screening Appointments with Audiologist Megan Ford

Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

Megan Ford Au.D., a licensed audiologist in practice since 1998, will provide hearing screenings, ear wax checks, and basic hearing aid checks. Please allow 15 minutes for your appointment. Dr. Ford has worked at several major medical centers in Boston, Cleveland and Worcester. In 2013 she opened her private practice, HearSmart Audiology, in Littleton. There has been such a high demand for Dr. Ford’s appointments, she will now be coming to the Center monthly! To sign up for a slot, contact the Council on Aging by phone (978-929-6652) or email (seniorcenter@actonma.gov). Acton 60+ only.

Free

Acton COA Presents: Becoming Janet: Finding Myself in the Holocaust with Author Janet Singer Applefield

Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

The Friends of the Acton Council on Aging proudly announce that the Honoring Excellence program will host Holocaust Survivor, Author and Public Speaker Janet Singer Applefield. Janet wrote a memoir about her experience as a Jewish child in Poland, surviving by taking on the identity of a deceased Catholic girl and hiding in plain sight with the aid of strangers. Her father, weighing just 110 pounds, survived the Theresienstadt camp-ghetto and reunited with his daughter. He transcribed Janet’s recollections of her years of survival, which served as the basis for her memoir. Refreshments will be served following the program. At

Free

Opening celebration: 549 Main Street

549 Main Street 549 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the public opening of the 549 Main Street property, known by many as the Conant land. This multi-year project represents a partnership of state and local government, the Conant family, and non-governmental organizations in preserving historical, natural, and water resources while opening new opportunities for public passive recreation. Welcome Remarks Refreshments Guided Walk (for those interested) Parking is available at 8 Post Office Square Behind, Acton, MA - please look for blue arrows directing you to the site. Please wear comfortable shoes. Mobility assistance will be available from the parking area.

Free