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Boxborough Museum open house

Boxborough Museum open house

Boxborough Museum 575 Middle Road, Boxborough, MA

The Boxborough Museum at 575 Middle Road is open on second Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Come see Boxborough’s historic treasures including the 1850’s scale which is sensitive enough to weigh a penny and strong enough to calibrate a 50 pound weight, the “new” hearse built in 1881, and the “old” hearse (come and see how old is old).  Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information or to arrange a private tour for a small group, please contact John Fallon through the Boxborough Historical Society.

Free

Art Opening: “Shadow Work” by James D. Cennamo at YV Art Museum

YV Art Museum 68 Quarry Road, Acton, MA, United States

YV Art Museum, also known as Contemporary Arts International (CAI), is proud to present a solo exhibition of sculpture entitled "Shadow Work" by James D. Cen- namo in the Downstairs Gallery. The Exhibition will run from October 5, 2025 through January 25, 2026; an Opening Reception will be held on October 12, Sunday, at 2:00 PM. This exhibition features 83 pieces from SHADOW WORK, a miniature sculpture series that revisits unforgettable events and social commentaries-both good and bad, heroic and tragic, celebrated and infamous-that have shaped society from the 1960s to today. Though the sculptures are tiny in size, the

$15
Danny’s Place School Days Off

Danny’s Place School Days Off

Danny's Place 543 Mass Ave., Acton, MA

Join the School Days Off at Danny's Place! Kids in grades K–5 can attend from 9 AM–12 PM and enjoy a day of themed activities, games, and creative fun. Whether the day’s focus is tied to a holiday or simply a special seasonal activity, it’s always a great time to connect, learn, and play. School Days Off are offered individually (or as a membership). $75.00 per kid per session.

$75

Acton COA Presents: Move with Confidence: Introduction to Breathwork Part 2

Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

Join Gauri Tandon of Neurovana Health is returning for a second workshop on breathing exercises that are rooted in the centuries-old practice of pranayama. This practice is known to help with better sleep, improved digestion, and reducing stress. Also discussed will be concepts of self-awareness through breathwork and strategies to include in our daily lives to help us feel better. You can participate whether or not you attended Gauri’s first workshop in June. Space is limited; please call the COA at 978-929-6652 to register. Open to all age 60+/free

Free
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 Presents: Reflexology Appointments with Rebecca Howard

Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

Reflexology is a complementary health therapy involving applying gentle pressure to specific points on the hands, feet, and ears to promote relaxation and promote healing and balance in other parts of the body. Curious about how reflexology can help you? Contact the Council on Aging to make an appointment with reflexologist Rebecca Howard. Acton age 60+ only.  

Housing Legal Clinics

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

Danny’s Place: Protecting What Matters: Parents of Tweens and Teens

Danny's Place 543 Mass Ave., Acton, MA

As a parent, your greatest responsibility is protecting your children. But what if you weren’t here tomorrow? Attorney David Feakes, of The Parents Estate Planning Law Firm, will share how to choose the right guardians, keep your family out of court, and create a plan that gives you peace of mind. David Feakes is the founder of The Parents Estate Planning Law Firm, PC, in Acton, MA, where he helps young families and empty nesters protect what matters most through personalized estate planning. With a focus on guardianship for minor children, asset protection, and wealth transfer, David brings over two

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,

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
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: Halloween Wreath Making @ AML

Acton Memorial Library Conference Room (2nd floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

Sign up on the program page on our website. Join us for Halloween Wreath Making! Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Free