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Health Rights MA sponsors Flouridegate – An American Tragedy

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

Health Rights MA is an advocacy group that works to oppose town water fluoridation, vaccination requirements, and other health issues. This documentary discusses the practice of adding fluoride to the public water supply systems in many towns (including Acton). We will have time for Q&A and discussion afterwards. Sponsored by Health Rights MA

Free
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

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

Join us at our sit-down supper in the air-conditioned Parish Hall! We welcome all our guests inside to join neighbors and friends at the tables in Fellowship Hall. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you.  August 6 -- Prince Spaghetti Night: Spaghetti & Meatballs Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia August 13 -- Southern BBQ Night: Pulled Pork Sandwiches Sponsored by friends of Mt Calvary Lutheran Church of Acton August 20 -- Southwestern Night: Chicken Fajita Subs Sponsored by Boston Metro West Bible Church of Littleton August 27 -- Homestyle Sandwich Night: Sloppy Joe Sandwiches Sponsored

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

Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival

First Parish Church of Stow and Acton 353 Great Road, Stow, MA

Looking for a family-friendly fun way to spend Labor Day weekend? Come to Stow on Saturday, August 30 (12–4 PM) for the 4th Annual Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival! Enjoy craft beer from five local brewers, eats from six food trucks, and live music from Sugar High. Kids will love the Carnival Games area—playground, face painting, and 25+ games to keep them busy all afternoon. General admission is $10 donation per person; kids 12 and under are free. Beer/hard cider drink tickets are $6. Rain or shine, we’ll be at 353 Great Road, Stow, MA, at First Parish

$10
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/

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.

Rotary Club: Senior citizens of AB Luncheon

Boxboro Regency 242 Adams Place, MA, United States

Join Rotary Club of Acton/Boxborough for a luncheon for seniors who live in Acton and Boxborough. Acton seniors can sign up until August 27 with the Acton Council on Aging by calling 978-929-6652. The luncheon is sponsored and hosted by The Rotary Club of Acton/Boxborough and the Boxborough Regency. Lunch features Regency Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls and Butter, and Apple Pie. Entertainment is provided. Note: This event does fill up -- sign up early!

Free
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.