For town and school calendars, see the Town and Other Calendars page.
Please join us in person and meet our Board of Directors as we recap the highlights of our 35th anniversary year and take a look at what lies ahead. We hope you will be part of a community discussion to share your thoughts and ideas about furnishing the future. Light refreshments will be served. The meeting is free to attend, but please register here.
Val Walker’s winter session of Words Galore will meet for four weeks via Zoom for fun and lively word play and brain twisters—a logophile’s paradise! Learn new words, explore the history of old words and delve into the origins of words. Enjoy limericks, riddles, famous quotes, puns, and fascinating trivia about trendy words. Play guessing games with the dictionary and words-within-word games. Contact the COA at seniorcenter@actonma.gov to receive the Zoom link. Val Walker, MS, is an educator, blogger and author. She offers her wordplay and poetry classes at many Senior Centers and enjoys sparking our wits and encouraging lighthearted
Life in the U.S. during the 1970s blended the momentum of 1960s activism with a growing sense of political distrust and economic uncertainty. On the plus side social movements remained powerful with civil rights continuing and women pushing harder for equal rights and reproductive freedom. Culturally, the decade was vibrant and diverse. Music ranged from disco to rock to soul, fashion embraced bold colors and expressive styles, and television and film became increasingly influential in shaping national identity. On the negative side many continued to protest the Vietnam War and political scandals like Watergate and Nixon's resignation deepened public skepticism toward
Who: For athletes in grades 6-8 When: Thursday, March 12 6th Graders: 3:30-5:00 ($30); 7-8th Graders: 3:00-5:00 ($40) Where: ABRHS lower gym Great opportunity for potential future high school track athletes to learn from the existing athletes! No prior experience needed. How to Participate: Cash/Check/Venmo to be paid at start of clinic Bring running shoes and a water bottle To register, email abrhs.track@gmailcom
AB STEAM invites K-12 students and their parents to play math games including Domino Math, Sudoku, Set, KenKen, and computer coding. Join the open house for fun, games and light refreshments.
Join the Acton Water District for their annual meeting. All are invited. For more information: * Warrant * Annual Report * Acton Exchange Article
The Carlisle Dance, with its accompanying potluck dinner, is known as the most sociable dance in the area. Arrive at 6:30 for dinner and conversation, and then dance from 8 until 10. Live music by the Carlisle Band, who bring an eclectic collection of instruments. Outstanding local callers call mostly contradances, plus occasional square and circle dances. Admission is just $6-10 (self-determined sliding scale) for all ages, along with your tasty and creative contribution for the meal. You'll find us at the lovely Unitarian Church in Carlisle Center on the Common. Navigate to 27 School St, Carlisle MA and look
For Adults! Join for some chatting, music, and crafting! This month's craft is: Mini Canvas Painting Paint a mini canvas for April's "What do you love about the library?" Art Show! Sign up here.
What does a river sound like when you really listen? Join OARS for an immersive evening inspired by nature’s soundscapes. Hear the voices of our rivers, see their sounds come alive in stunning spectrograms, and discover what these acoustics reveal about the natural world. Bioacoustics researcher Dr. Laura Kloepper will share how sound informs science and uncovers stories we may not see, only discoverable by ear. OARS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit watershed organization located in Concord, MA. OARS focuses on protecting the Assabet, Concord, and Sudbury rivers.
Support the Acton Food Pantry with an evening of great food, great entertainment (with comedian Jimmy Tingle as MC and auctioneer), and great auction items! Featuring tastings from local restaurants including the Barn at Gibbet Hill, Season to Taste, 80 Thoreau, Silver Girl, Saltbox Kitchen, Puritan & Company, and Adelita.
Acton Conservation Trust Annual Meeting 1:00 PM Business Meeting 1:15 PM Carol Holley Conservation Volunteer award presentation to Terry Maitland 1:30-2:30 PM Animal Adventures presentation This program is free for all and perfect for families with children aged 5 and older. Please register here so we know how many to expect.
The Gloucester Hornpipe and Clog Society has delighted audiences since 1975 with a lively mix of Celtic jigs, reels, hornpipes, and polkas; maritime music including sing-along sea chanteys; French Canadian tunes; and original songs and tunes. From ragtime to oldtime, the band's rollicking, friendly style is fun for all ages. Sign up here.