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Library: Meditation Series – Remaining Stable in Challenging Times

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

Sign up on the program page on our website.  This meditation series explores practical ways to remain centered and resilient. Discover how to create powerful layers of inner protection and experience a deep sense of stability from within. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Free

Isaac Davis Toastmasters Open House

Acton Public Safety Facility 371 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

Please join us for the Isaac Davis Toastmasters Club open house at the Acton Public Safety Building. Find clarity in your thoughts, sharpen your message, and step boldly into your confident voice.

Free

Acton Garden Club: All About Cranberries

Acton Town Hall 472 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Learn about about cranberries with the Acton Garden Club! We won’t travel to Cape Cod for a tour, but this is the next best thing. How are cranberries grown and harvested? What makes them such a special New England crop? Deb Kanady is a retired cancer center mental health counselor and researcher who moved to South Plymouth and lives in the cranberry bogs. She is a trained cranberry tour guide for Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association and several local farms and an avid birder and trekker.

Library: Teaching Tech – Libby @ West

West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

Sign up on the program page on our website. Join us each month for Teaching Tech, a free, hands-on series where we explore a new technology topic in an approachable, beginner-friendly way. This month’s topic: Libby Please bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop if you have one. If you don't have a laptop, one can be supplied for you. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing WACL@actonma.gov. Please note that the West Acton Citizens’ Library has limited accessibility. More accessible programs are offered at the Acton Memorial Library.

Free

Acton COA Presents: Introduction to Reflexology with Rebecca Howard

Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

During this introductory presentation, local reflexologist Rebecca Howard will share information regarding the many benefits of foot reflexology as well as the historical development and practice of modern reflexology. Rebecca will teach participants some hand reflexology self-care techniques and provide demonstrations as time allows.  

Free

Teaching Tech – Libby @ AML

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

Sign up on the program page on our website. Join us each month for Teaching Tech, a free, hands-on series where we explore a new technology topic in an approachable, beginner-friendly way. This month’s topic: Libby Please bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop if you have one. If you don't have a laptop, one can be supplied for you. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Free

Acton Woman’s Club: Doug Halley speaks

Acton Woman's Club 504 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Doug Halley will be featured at the October 8 Acton Woman's Club meeting. Doug will share  the history and significance of the Pine Hawk archaeological site in South Acton.  Acton's most important archaeological discovery, the site was surveyed prior to the construction of  Acton's wastewater treatment plant on Adams Street while Halley was the Health Director of the town. More info on Pine Hawk: http://www.pinehawk.org For an invitation to a light luncheon before the program,  call 978 263-5275 or email us at awc01720@gmail.com.   The nonprofit Acton Woman's Club is a place for fun and companionship.  We host  monthly lunches, social/cultural events, and interest

Library: Tech Help at West Acton Citizens’ Library

West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

Sign up for a 15-minute 1:1 tech help session. Please bring your device and any questions you might have! Registration is required! 1:30 Slot 1:45 Slot 2:00 Slot 2:15 Slot Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by emailing WACL@actonma.gov. Please note that the West Acton Citizens’ Library has limited accessibility. More accessible programs are available at the Acton Memorial Library.

Free
Acton’sTrails Challenge

Acton’sTrails Challenge

Provided after registration

“I Hiked Acton’s Trails!”  Walk the trails in Acton’s conservation areas with the goal of earning a sticker and a sew-on patch! These weekly walks are a joint effort between Acton Conservation Trust and Acton Conservation Division. We’ll walk a different conservation area weekly. Check out the “I Hiked Acton’s Trails” Challenge form HERE for more information about the challenge. Date: Wednesdays from September 3 to November 19. Once you register, the location of each hike will be sent out each Sunday before the walk. Time: 2:30-4:00 pm. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as we will start our hikes on time. Typical distance:

Free

Library: West Acton Citizens’ Library Book Discussion Group

West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

Sign up on the program page on our website. Join your fellow community members at the West Acton Citizens' Library for a lively book discussion led by our Librarians. Limited copies of the book in multiple formats will be available at the West Acton branch. First come, first serve. All are welcome! The Editor by Steven Rowley Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing WACL@actonma.gov. Please note that the West Acton Citizens’ Library has limited accessibility. More accessible programs are offered at the Acton Memorial Library.

Free
Acton Community Supper – October

Acton Community Supper – October

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

Join us for our weekly community supper! We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you. October 1: GRAB & GO: Pasta and Meatballs Sponsored by St. John Lutheran Church of Sudbury October 8: GRAB & GO: Chili and Cornbread Sponsored by West Acton Baptist Church October 15: SIT DOWN: BBQ Chicken Dinner Sponsored by Boston Metro West Bible Church October 22: SIT DOWN: Middle Eastern Chicken Dinner Sponsored by Acton Boxborough Regional Islamic Cultural Center October 29: SIT DOWN: Halloween Goulash and Spooky Slides Sponsored by Congregation Beth Elohim ** Please note that the meals we serve

Library: Basics of Investing with CFA Society Boston

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

Sign up on the program page on our website.  New to investing? This beginner-friendly session offers a broad overview of how investing works and why it matters. Learn the difference between saving and investing, understand key terms, and explore the basics of stocks, bonds, and building a simple portfolio. Walk away with the knowledge you need to take your first steps toward smart investing.

Free