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Have you ever wondered how accessible the commuter train and the “T” are? Don’t want to take your first trip alone? The Acton COD is sponsoring a virtual training session on accessibility given by the MBTA’s Mobility Training Department. Registration is required: bit.ly/3JwugCa For more information on the training, please email the Commission on Disabilities COD@actonma.gov
Have you ever wondered how accessible the commuter train and the T are? Don't want to take your first trip alone? The Acton Commission on Disabilities (COD) is sponsoring an online training session on accessibility given by the MBTA's Mobility Training Department. Registration is required. Click here to register. For more information on the training, please email the Commission on Disabilities at COD@actonma.gov.
John Hedly has been a beekeeper for 17 years. He is the former librarian for the Worcester County Beekeepers Association and a two-term member of the WCBA Board of Directors. In 2024, he was voted Beekeeper of the Year by the WCBA. Come to learn more about bee keeping and a honeybee colony! Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.
Professional tour leader Amy Cole grew up near Acton Center and has a wide ranging-interest in Acton’s unique history. Walking Acton’s historic civic center, you will learn about the people, places and practices that shaped the town’s history and our nation’s as well. Topics include Native American history, the role of the church, the importance of Captain Isaac Davis and the Acton Minutemen, nearby historic buildings, memorials and more. The mile walk will take about two hours. The walk is free but registration is required. Limit 25 people. Register at https://tinyurl.com/Sep20-Acton250
On the third Saturday of every month (except June, which is 2nd Saturday), you can recycle your clean styrofoam containers. For details about the 2025 schedule, and what you can recycle, see https://actonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10278/Polystyrene-collection-days-and-guide-2025.
57 New England Artisans show juried craft under festival tents on the fields at Fruitlands Museum overlooking the Nashoba Valley and the New Hampshire mountains. Food is available from the Cafe and food trucks. Rain or Shine. Admission Fees: Trustees members $10 - Nonmembers $15 - Children under 12 FREE Admission includes museum galleries, exhibits, art demos, and trails. For more information, see 2025 Fruitlands Craft Festival.
Join us at the library for a relaxing and creative crafting session! We’ll be making beautiful flower bookmarks using glue, pressed flowers, and other natural elements. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any small items you'd like to include—just keep in mind that the bookmarks are small, so tiny additions work best. Whether you're an experienced crafter or just looking to try something new, this is a great way to unwind and make something lovely to take home! Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are
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.
57 New England Artisans show juried craft under festival tents on the fields at Fruitlands Museum overlooking the Nashoba Valley and the New Hampshire mountains. Food is available from the Cafe and food trucks. Rain or Shine. Admission Fees: Trustees members $10 - Nonmembers $15 - Children under 12 FREE Admission includes museum galleries, exhibits, art demos, and trails. For more information, see 2025 Fruitlands Craft Festival.
Acton Conservation Trust's annual joint Mushroom Forage event with Boston Mycological Club! The Boston Mycological Club is the oldest amateur mycology club in the USA, founded in 1895. Our walk will will take us through the Will’s Hole and Town Forest conservation area in North Acton. We will not be eating any of our foraged finds, just identifying them with the help of BMC’s fungi experts. All ages are welcome but no pets (except service animals) are allowed. No experience is necessary, just a keen set of eyes and your curiosity. Bring a basket or paper bag with handles for
This meditation series explores practical ways to remain centered and resilient. Discover how to create powerful layers of inner protection and experience a deep sense of stability from within. Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here. Free event - Conducted by Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, Watertown, MA Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.
Just in time for the Fall, comfort food for the soul! Learn how to make Sloppy Joes and Deep Dish Cookie Pies with our favorite chef, Heidi McIndoo! And, with yummy, nutritious food like this, there's no guilt in having dessert first! Sign up for the Zoom link here. This program is in partner with the Ashland Public Library