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Household Goods 35th Anniversary Celebration

Household Goods 530 Main Street, Acton, MA

Household Goods, Inc., has furnished homes for people in need, free of charge, for 35 years. On October 22, they are holding a community fundraiser to celebrate this milestone anniversary and kick off its Furnish the Future campaign to sustain Household Goods’ work well into the future.  Household Goods warmly invites its community of new and long-time supporters to gather for a fun and informative evening at its center. For three and a half decades, Household Goods has been a pillar of the community, transforming empty apartments into furnished homes for thousands of individuals and families who have been living

$35

Friends of Pine Hawk: The Historical Archaeology of Massachusetts

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

Some of America’s most significant historic archaeological sites are located in Massachusetts and some of the earliest and most influential archaeologists investigated sites in the Commonwealth. Join archaeologist Holly Herbster for an overview of Massachusetts’ post-1600 archaeological heritage, its role in the development of historical archaeology, and the ways in which current research and collaboration are helping to rediscover histories that have long been hidden or ignored. Friends of Pine Hawk events are free but for talks like this registration is encouraged at https://tinyurl.com/2025-Pinehawk.

Free

Friends of Acton Libraries Fall Book Sale

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

Winter is coming! Stock your shelves! The Friends of the Acton Libraries will hold a live and in person used book sale the weekend of October 24 - 26. Friday  -- Members of the Friends night -- Be sure your membership is up to date before the Book Sale so you can have first crack at the great selection of used books at the sale preview. If you aren’t yet a member, you can join on Friday night. But why wait? Go to the Friends of the Acton Libraries website and pay online! Saturday -- General sale from 9 am

Theatre III: Women in Jeopardy

Theatre III: Women in Jeopardy

Theatre III 250 Central St., Acton

Thelma and Louise meets The First Wives Club in this fun and flirtatious comedy. Divorcées Mary and Jo are suspicious of their friend Liz’s new dentist boyfriend. He’s not just a weirdo; he may be a serial killer! After all, his hygienist just disappeared. Trading their wine glasses for spy glasses, imaginations run wild as the ladies try to discover the truth and save their friend in a hilarious off-road adventure. Tickets $25 general/$22 students and seniors/$10 EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholder.  

$10 – $25

Friends of Acton Libraries Fall Book Sale

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

Winter is coming! Stock your shelves! The Friends of the Acton Libraries will hold a live and in person used book sale the weekend of October 24 - 26. Friday  -- Members of the Friends night -- Be sure your membership is up to date before the Book Sale so you can have first crack at the great selection of used books at the sale preview. If you aren’t yet a member, you can join on Friday night. But why wait? Go to the Friends of the Acton Libraries website and pay online! Saturday -- General sale from 9 am

ABFN Halloween Spooktacular Party

RJ Grey Junior High 16 Charter Road, Acton, MA, United States

Join families with young children for ABFN's annual Halloween Spooktacular event including a juggling magician and other fun activities provided by local preschools and businesses. Entertainment will be from 11:00-12:00.There will also be a Family costume contest, so come dressed for a chance to go home with cool prizes donated by local businesses. Attendance is free for ABFN families. Non-Member Families: $10 per family. Pre-registration REQUIRED for Non-Member Families. Pre-registration for Non-Member Families closes morning of on 10/25. See link below to register. Registration greatly appreciated and recommended for Member families. Only members may walk-in without registering. This is to ensure a safe event.

Free – $10

Clean Energy Home of the Month – Focus on Dual Fuel & Solar

Provided after registration

Energize Acton continues its series on how energy use matters for future generations with an October home tour that features a multi-systems house. The homeowners have moved one step at a time, from insulation to an air source heat pump for part of their energy load. Most recently, they installed rooftop solar. Come ask about their journey to decrease the carbon footprint of their home. Coffee and munchies along with the latest news on Mass Save rebates and the winter heat pump discount electricity rate. There will be two free sessions, one at 11am and one at 1pm. The address

Free

Clean Energy Home of the Month – Focus on Dual Fuel & Solar

Provided after registration

Energize Acton continues its series on how energy use matters for future generations with an October home tour that features a multi-systems house. The homeowners have moved one step at a time, from insulation to an air source heat pump for part of their energy load. Most recently, they installed rooftop solar. Come ask about their journey to decrease the carbon footprint of their home. Coffee and munchies along with the latest news on Mass Save rebates and the winter heat pump discount electricity rate. There will be two free sessions, one at 11am and one at 1pm. The address

Free