Please join us at the Acton Boxborough Resource Center Open House onWednesday, September 10, 5-7pm at 15 Charter Road, Acton.  All are welcome.  Free. The Acton-Boxborough Resource Center is your go-to spot for information and essential items. Visit our shop, which is open to all, full of free items donated by the community.  Come visit, and feel free to bring a donation to place in the shop. For information about what you can donate to the AB Resource Center, see Donations - What we need. In addition there's a critical need for backpacks , lunch boxes, and LARGE shopping bags. 

Join us for a joyful evening at Velvet Vine Café. Enjoy timeless tunes from the '50s, '60s, and early '70s, setting the mood for a nostalgic and delightful night out and informative talks on skincare and emotional wellness. Velvet Vine Café - 166 Great Road, Acton-MA Wednesday, September 10th | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Admission is free. Charges apply to food and drink ordered. RSVP at Velvet Vine Seniors Night Out. For Information call (978) 929-6516. This event is a collaboration between Velvet Vine Cafe, Majestic Day Spa, and Vibrant Focus Unlimited, with support from the Acton Senior Center

The Town will hold a September 11th Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 9:55 AM to honor and remember the lives lost and the heroism displayed during the events of September 11, 2001. Participants will include members of the Fire Department, Police Department, local dignitaries, and invited guests. The program will last approximately 20 minutes. All members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend.

Join us each month for a deliciously fun and free event! In our Cookbook Club, we’ll explore a different cookbook together—then meet to share and enjoy dishes we’ve each prepared from that month’s selection. Cookbooks will be available to check out at both library locations. First come, first serve. Bring a dish from the cookbook to share—and come hungry! Space is limited, register on the program page on our website here. This month's book is: The Blue Zones kitchen: 100 recipes to live to 100 by Dan Buettner

Join us each month for a deliciously fun and free event! In our Cookbook Club, we’ll explore a different cookbook together—then meet to share and enjoy dishes we’ve each prepared from that month’s selection. Cookbooks will be available to check out at both library locations. First come, first serve. Bring a dish from the cookbook to share—and come hungry! Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here.  This month's book is: The Blue Zones kitchen: 100 recipes to live to 100 by Dan Buettner

Do you have a question or issue for your state representative? Representative Simon Cataldo (14th Middlesex) will be holding office hours in the Acton Memorial Library meeting room on Friday, September 12.  

Got broken stuff you think you could fix with expert help? Come to the FREE Green Acton Fixit Clinic at the Acton Memorial Library. Our adept coaches have helped owners fix small appliances, electronics, clothing, jewelry, toys, lamps and more. While signing up is not required, it helps to let the Fixit folks know what you're bringing: Fixit Clinic item checkin. Knife sharpening too!

Register your item here: https://tinyurl.com/4npjy9m7 Join the folks from Fixit Clinic to learn and (with luck) repair! We provide the space, tools, and expert coaches to help you tinker, troubleshoot, and perhaps fix your small appliances, toys, devices, clothing, electronics, or other items.

The Sri Lanka Association of New England (SLANE) presents the Sri Lankan Festival on September 13th at NARA Park. Live music with 6 Plus and other performers A range of traditional Sri Lankan food Crafts, clothing, and jewelry vendors Family friendly! Fun for all ages with exciting activities! This event aims to successfully showcase Sri Lankan heritage and foster community connections in New England.