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  • Acton COA Presents: Quaker Girl Takes Washington’s Center Stage: The Influence of Dolley Madison

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Celebrate the country’s 250th by meeting one of its Founding Mothers! A quiet Quaker girl, Dolley Madison transformed into one of America’s most fashionable, gracious, and powerful First Ladies. Discover how this patriot used her charm, wit, and resourcefulness to unite our country and influence it socially and politically. Although Dolley would cringe at the label, she was an early feminist. The centerpiece of Washington’s high society, she stepped softly outside of its social norms to introduce women into the politics of the day, unite a divided Congress, and earn the respect of the political, military, and social communities. Come

    Free – $5

  • 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 the Senior Prom!

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Join us for this year’s Senior Prom, a fun and festive afternoon with a beach theme. Building on the success of last year’s event, we’re excited to bring the community together again for dancing, refreshments, and celebration. Don’t miss this chance to relax, connect, and enjoy a night by the “shore” with friends! Please call the Senior Center to register: 978-929-6652. Acton 60+ only

    Free

  • Housing Legal Clinics

    Acton Community Services office 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    The Acton Community Services Office within the Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with MetroWest Legal Services, will host a monthly housing legal clinic beginning in January.  Housing Legal Clinic appointments will begin on Jan. 14 and will be held on the second Tuesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. at the Human Service and Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear. Before you attend a session, you must complete the following registration form, which can be found here. The program, which is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, will run until Dec. 31, 2026.

    Free

  • Green Acton monthly meeting

    Green Acton monthly meeting
    Zoom

    Green Acton works to protect and enhance Acton’s natural environment and resources for present and future generations, and to help resolve the urgent environmental issues that transcend Acton’s boundaries.  The group meets monthly (except for August) on the second Tuesday of the month, usually by zoom but occasionally in person.  To learn more about Green Acton's mission, accomplishments, and ongoing work, visit https://greenacton.org/ To get the agenda and zoom link for the upcoming monthly meeting, email info@greenacton.org In addition to the all-topics monthly meeting, the individual committees hold more specialized meetings;  topical committees are Biodiversity, Energy, Materials (e.g plastics, toxics,

  • Library: Virtual – JOB SEARCH HELP — Beware Of Job Scams

    Zoom

    Sign up for the Zoom link on the program page on our website here! These days there are so many 'fake' jobs being sent to job seekers that aren't real. But they seem like it. Learn some of the tell tale signs and how you can best protect yourself from them.

  • Acton Community Supper – May

    Acton Community Supper – May
    Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA

    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 2026 Menu May 6     Cinco de Mayo Taco Casserole Sponsored by Boston MetroWest Bible Church of Littleton May 13    Pork Schnitzel  Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia May 20     Spaghetti and Meatballs Sponsored by Friends of Mt. Calvary Community Supper May 27     Oven Roasted Pollack with Fresh Tomatoes Sponsored by West Acton Baptist Church ** Please note

    Free

  • Mosaic Coasters @ AML

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

    Sign up on the program page on our website here! Join for some chatting, music, and crafting!

  • Acton Exchange All-Hands Meeting

    Acton Exchange All-Hands Meeting
    ActonTV offices 16a Craig Road, Acton, MA, United States +1 more

    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