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Library: Line Dancing!

Acton Memorial Library Back Lawn 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

Grab your boots and get ready to kick up your heels at Line Dancing! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just starting out, this fun and energetic program is perfect for all experience levels. A local instructor will guide participants through classic and modern line dances, step-by-step. No partner or experience needed—just come ready to move, laugh, and enjoy a great time with your community! In case of rain or a heatwave the class will be moved inside.  Comfortable shoes (or cowhand boots) recommended. Register on the program page on our website: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/line-dancing-hold-2/ Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are

Library: Basics of Budgeting with CFA Society Boston

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

Learn how to take control of your finances with this beginner-friendly budgeting workshop run by members of the CFA Society Boston. We’ll cover how to read your paycheck, track expenses, set up a simple budget, and understand the benefits of financial planning. Walk away with the tools to start your own budget and make a plan that works for you—no experience needed! Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov. Register on the program page on our website: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/financial-lit-hold-3/  

Free
Discovery Museum Free Friday Nights

Discovery Museum Free Friday Nights

Discovery Museum 177 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

Visitors can enjoy the Museum and the Discovery Woods outdoor nature playscape and Treehouse with free admission from 4:30pm to 8:00pm every Friday night from June 20 until Labor Day. Reservations are no longer required nor accepted. The Museum will gratefully accept non-perishable food items for Open Table and Acton Food Pantry in lieu of admission, though a food donation is not required for admission. Thank you to the following local businesses that made this summer’s free admission Friday nights possible: June 20 - Dube Construction Management June 27 - Enterprise Bank July 4    ** Closed for Independence Day **

Free
Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market

Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market

Elm Street Playground Elm Street, Acton, MA, United States

Stock up on local produce and artisanal goods while you enjoy music, artisan offerings, our community table . . . and friends and neighbors. Every Sunday, 10AM - 1PM, June 15  - October 12.

Library: Yarn & Needle Club

Library: Yarn & Needle Club

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

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.

Acton COA Invites You to Dinner with Doug       

Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

Enjoy Southern buttermilk chicken, potatoes, green beans & dessert for $5.00. Please sign up prior to event. Please call the Senior Center @ 978-929-6652. Open to all 60+

$5
Acton Community Supper: August

Acton Community Supper: August

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

Join us at Community Supper! We welcome all our guests inside to join neighbors and friends at the tables in our air-conditioned Fellowship Hall. Welcome Summer! We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you.  August 6 -- Prince Spaghetti Night Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia August 13 -- Southern BBQ: Pulled Pork Sandwiches Sponsored by friends of Mt Calvary Lutheran Church of Acton August 20 -- Mexican Night: Chicken Fajita Subs Sponsored by Boston Metro West Bible Church of Littleton August 27 -- Mexican Night: Chicken Chili and Quesadillas Sponsored by The Acton Boxborough Islamic Cultural Center

Free

Library: Great Decisions Group Discussion – NATO

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

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 NATO. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library. European security is more uncertain than it has been for decades. Putin’s Russia has launched a war with Ukraine on its doorstep, and America’s uncertain role as leader of NATO and security provider

Discovery Museum Free Friday Nights

Discovery Museum Free Friday Nights

Discovery Museum 177 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

Visitors can enjoy the Museum and the Discovery Woods outdoor nature playscape and Treehouse with free admission from 4:30pm to 8:00pm every Friday night from June 20 until Labor Day. Reservations are no longer required nor accepted. The Museum will gratefully accept non-perishable food items for Open Table and Acton Food Pantry in lieu of admission, though a food donation is not required for admission. Thank you to the following local businesses that made this summer’s free admission Friday nights possible: June 20 - Dube Construction Management June 27 - Enterprise Bank July 4    ** Closed for Independence Day **

Free
Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market

Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market

Elm Street Playground Elm Street, Acton, MA, United States

Stock up on local produce and artisanal goods while you enjoy music, artisan offerings, our community table . . . and friends and neighbors. Every Sunday, 10AM - 1PM, June 15  - October 12.

Library: Sewing Club

Library: Sewing Club

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

New to sewing and want some help? Working on a project but struggling to find motivation? Just want to spend time with like minded people? Come to sewing club! If you have a machine, please bring it with you as we have a limited number on hand. Knowledge of a sewing machine is required. Supplies will not be provided. Register online: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sewing-club-18/