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Carlisle Potluck and Contradance

Carlisle Potluck and Contradance

First Religious Society of Carlisle 27 School Street, Carlisle

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

$6 – $10

Friends of Pine Hawk: Boxborough Esker Walk

The Boxborough Esker Walk in memory of George Krusen is sponsored by both the Boxborough Conservation Trust (BCTrust) and the Friends of Pinehawk.  The landscape of Boxborough was sculpted over millions of years, but some of the most dramatic features formed “only” about 15,000 years ago. The Beaver Brook Valley Preserve protects a beautiful example of an esker – a long, sinuous ridge of sediment that was formed under the edge of an enormous glacier at the end of the last ice age. Tufts geologist Anne Gardulski will guide the walk along the crest of the Boxborough Esker and explain

Free

Library: Murder at West Acton Citizens’ Library!

West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

Register on the program page on our website or call us at 978-929-6657 Join us for an afternoon of Mystery and Murder! There's been a murder at the Library, you and your team have 2 hours to solve the puzzles, get the clues, and find out who did it! The West Acton Citizens’ Library program will not have a cash bar or snacks and is open to all ages. 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

Library: Felt Leaf Garland @ AML

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

Register on the program page on our website.  For Adults! Join for some chatting, music, and crafting! Make and take home a felt leaf garland of your own. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of MA: Discussion on Demonstrations

First Religious Society of Carlisle 27 School Street, Carlisle

The First Religious Society of Carlisle (FRS) will host the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Massachusetts for a discussion on rights while demonstrating and standing up for our communities. Topics will include: an overview of the current landscape rights and best practices during demonstrations rights and best practices related to immigration enforcement All are welcome. Seating may be limited, so please arrive early if you want to attend.

Library: Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group

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

The AML Book Group meets the third Tuesday of the month. All are welcome, no registration required. Copies of the books will be available at the circulation desk. 46 Pages by Scott Liell Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Library: Felt Leaf Garland @ West

West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

Register on the program page on our website.  For Adults! Join for some chatting, music, and crafting! Make and take home a felt leaf garland of your own. 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.

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: Virtual – “Meet Me at Luke’s” with The Gilmore Book Club Blogger, Kristine Eckart

Zoom

Register for the Zoom link here. Stars Hollow in the Fall is one of our favorite Seasons! If you are a Gilmore Girls fan, we hope you can join us for this rapid paced Q&A with The Gilmore Girl Club Blogger, Kristine Eckart. We'll be chatting about her new book, "Meet Me at Luke's: Lessons in Life and Love from Gilmore Girls", Rory's Reading Challenge, three generations of Gilmores (or, is it four with Trixie?), and all things Gilmore! We're huge fans and can't wait for this discussion! This program is in partner with the Ashland Public Library.

Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ West

West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

Register on the program page on our website.  For Adults! Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or a complete beginner, come learn new techniques, share ideas, and enjoy crafting in community. This month's craft will be: Felt Leaf Ornaments 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.

Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ AML

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

Register on the program page on our website. For Adults! Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or a complete beginner, come learn new techniques, share ideas, and enjoy crafting in community. This month's craft will be: Felt Leaf Ornaments Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.