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Doug from Boston Events will be serving your choice of BBQ pulled pork or BBQ chicken, corn, coleslaw and dessert for $5.00. Please sign up prior to the event by calling the Senior Center @ 978-929-6652. Open to all 60+
Want to learn how to make your own clothes but don't know where to start? Join our Summer Sewing Series! Find out the difference between weights of fabric. Learn which needles work best on what fabric. And leave with the know how to find the perfect fabric for your next project. Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-sewing-series-finding-your-fabric/ Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.
Join us at our All Sit Down Supper! We welcome all our guests inside to join neighbors and friends at the tables in our air-conditioned Fellowship Hall. Welcome Summer! We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you. July 2 -- Fireworks Fruit Salad and Cheeseburgers (HAPPY 4th OF JULY !! ) Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia July 9 -- Summer Supper: Hot Open face Turkey Sandwiches Sponsored by friends of Mt Calvary Lutheran Church of Acton July 16 -- Fenway Night: Sausage and Pepper Subs Sponsored by the Students of Paint for Progress July 23 --
Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. This months topic will be on South Africa, Mike DeMoor. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library. The meeting will be led by Dr. Michael de Moor, MD. Mike grew up in South Africa where his Father was the Consul in Johannesburg for the Netherlands government. He will share
Visitors can enjoy the Museum and the Discovery Woods outdoor nature playscape and Treehouse with free admission from 4:30pm to 8:00pm every Friday night from June 20 until Labor Day. Reservations are no longer required nor accepted. The Museum will gratefully accept non-perishable food items for Open Table and Acton Food Pantry in lieu of admission, though a food donation is not required for admission. Thank you to the following local businesses that made this summer’s free admission Friday nights possible: June 20 - Dube Construction Management June 27 - Enterprise Bank July 4 ** Closed for Independence Day **
Acton Kicks Country with country music phenom Houston Bernard! Be sure to wear your cowboy hats, boots, jeans and tees for a fun night at the Park! Great BBQ, Beer and Wine will be available for purchase. Come at 7 p.m. for a free hour on how to line dance with professional dance instructor.
Stock up on local produce and artisanal goods while you enjoy music, artisan offerings, our community table . . . and friends and neighbors. Every Sunday, 10AM - 1PM, June 15 - October 12.
One of the major ways the Council on Aging gets the word out about program cancellations is through automated notifications. You can also choose to be notified when the monthly newsletter has been posted online. Drop by the Senior Center and our intern Sarah will walk you through the steps to receive notifications! Bring your smart phone, laptop or tablet. You can also sign up directly at www.actoncoa.com/list.aspx and select which notifications you want and whether to be notified by email or text. Open to all 60+/free
Enjoy ice cream and a variety of toppings at the Council on Aging. Please sign up prior to the event by calling the Senior Center @ 978-929-6652. $1.00 per serving requested. Open to all 60+
Join us on the Acton Memorial Library Lawn for an evening of fun games, face paint, snow cones, and live music! Food truck: The Twizted Pickle
This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to connect with your local first responders and explore all that public safety has to offer. Take a guided tour of the facility, meet officers, our department clinician, dispatchers, members of the Acton Fire Department, and more. Plus, don’t miss the Touch-a-Truck experience, featuring police cruisers, fire trucks, highway department vehicles, and other exciting equipment for kids (and adults) to check out up close.
The Fire Dept. will be barbecuing burgers on the grill with summer sides and an ice cream treat. Cost is $3.00. Please sign up prior to the event by calling the Senior Center @ 978-929-6652. Acton residents 60+ only