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Danny’s Place Spring Showcase

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

Get ready to be inspired! Join us at Danny’s Place for our Spring Showcase, a vibrant event where youth-led innovation takes center stage. Meet the incredible teens behind powerful community projects like a Senior Prom for adults, a model of our sister towns, rubik’s cube education, and so much more from the U-Project cohort. ✨ Hands-on activity stations✨ Youth-led project exhibits✨ Silent auction with local prizes✨ Free food provided by 110 Grill & Evviva Trattoria Whether you're a parent, community member, educator, or just curious, you’re invited! Come see what happens when young people are given the space and support to lead with purpose. Attendance is free —

ABRHS Project Graduation Volunteers Needed!

Acton Boxborough Regional High School 36 Charter Road, Acton, MA

For over 34 years, we've hosted a substance-free Project Graduation Grad Night for ABRHS seniors, thanks to dedicated volunteers and generous donors. Join us in our mission to provide a safe celebration, free from alcohol and drugs, exclusively for the graduating seniors of Acton-Boxborough Regional High School. For more info, go here. There are still many tasks that need helpers, from food prep to running games to chaperoning, to Saturday morning cleanup (after you get a full nights sleep!). Volunteer for a shift here.

Free

Library: Discover Magical Totems: Silk Road Origami Fun

Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720 Paper, magic, and imagination — a fun, cross-cultural origami adventure for all ages! Participants will explore storytelling through the creation of symbolic totems inspired by the Silk Road. Sign up on our website: Silk Road origami workshop. Info Concept: Ancient East Asian Lunar Year, Astronomy, Silk Road Zodiac signs. Materials will be provided: origami paper, decorative pattern prints. End result: Origami art pieces with Chinese zodiac sings of 2025. Concept: Silk Road Zodiac signs art, unfolds blessings and joy with the Origami. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon

Library: Mindful Silk Road Calligraphy Workshop: Write your story in every stroke

Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720 A creative calligraphy journey for all ages. Inspired by the timeless spirit of East and West, participants will learn to write their names and personal values in beautiful, expressive styles. This workshop has been very well received in many communities. Sign up on our website: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mindful-silk-road-calligraphy-workshop-write-your-story-in-every-stroke/ Info Concept: How humans communicate on the Silk Road, how people tried to cross language barriers. Materials will be provided: calligraphy brush, ink, rice paper, artist-designed patterned seal, and pad. End result: Use a unique but easy-to-understand writing system to write your own

Acton Community Chorus: Celebrating Female Icons

The Acton Community Chorus proudly presents their spring concert celebrating legendary female icons on Saturday, June 7th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, June 8th at 4:00 PM. Now in their 41st season, the chorus will perform beloved hits from a diverse range of powerhouse artists including Aretha Franklin, Lady Gaga, Bonnie Raitt, Dolly Parton, Chappell Roan, and many more. This musical tribute promises to showcase the extraordinary contributions women have made across various musical genres. Join the celebration at Great Road Church in Acton. Tickets are available now on the chorus's website at www.ActonCommunityChorus.org. Don't miss this opportunity to experience

Free – $25

ACT: Spring Nature Walk with Boot Boutwell

Provided after registration

Join the Acton Conservation Trust (ACT) for a walk with our favorite storyteller and naturalist, Roland “Boot” Boutwell. Boot will lead us on a walk of 1-2 miles, identifying plants and trees along the way. Listen to stories of the woods and view seasonal growth in a new light. Boot teaches nature programs and leads nature walks for Sudbury Valley Trustees and other local conservation trusts.  Parking and meeting location will be sent a few days before the event.This is a members only event. If you're not a member, please join here before registering. This event is free and children aged 5

Acton Community Chorus: Celebrating Female Icons

The Acton Community Chorus proudly presents their spring concert celebrating legendary female icons on Saturday, June 7th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, June 8th at 4:00 PM. Now in their 41st season, the chorus will perform beloved hits from a diverse range of powerhouse artists including Aretha Franklin, Lady Gaga, Bonnie Raitt, Dolly Parton, Chappell Roan, and many more. This musical tribute promises to showcase the extraordinary contributions women have made across various musical genres. Join the celebration at Great Road Church in Acton. Tickets are available now on the chorus's website at www.ActonCommunityChorus.org. Don't miss this opportunity to experience

Free – $25

COA presents: Exploring Improvisation with Poornima Kirby

Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

Open to out-of-town seniors for $20, free for Acton seniors. Come unlock your sense of humor, play and discovery with this 8-week class on the art and fun of improvisation at the Acton Council on Aging (COA)!  We’ll play simple improv games, explore short-form and long-form scenarios, and gain tools for building characters on the fly. We’ll also sharpen our listening skills, use our imaginations, and learn how to say “yes, and . . .!” to our fellow improvisors. We’ll even learn how to apply improvisation skills in everyday life to solve problems, increase confidence, and gain insights into human

Free – $20

AB Youth Field Hockey Spring Youth Clinic

Leary Field, ABRHS 22 Charter Road, Acton, MA, United States

The Acton-Boxborough Girls Varsity Field Hockey Team is excited to offer a Spring Youth Clinic for players of all levels! These fun, skill-building sessions are designed to introduce beginners to the basics of field hockey and help experienced players sharpen their fundamentals — all through engaging drills and games. 📣 Open to all students Grades 1–8 ✅ Beginners & experienced players welcome ✅ Not limited to Acton-Boxborough students Don't miss this great opportunity to learn, play, and grow — all while having fun with the ABFH Varsity Team! Details here. Cost: $35 for one day, $60 for both. PLEASE MAKE

$35 – $60

Green Energy Consumers Alliance: Energy Costs 101

Acton Town Hall, Room 204 472 Main Street, Acton, MA

State Senator Jamie Eldridge invites you to attend an informative presentation on energy costs featuring Carrie Katan, the Massachusetts Policy Advocate for the Green Energy Consumers Alliance. Topics include: How gas and electric rates are set Why energy costs have gone up in recent years How energy costs may change in the years ahead How people can respond Questions? Email Sen. Eldridge's Environmental Policy Advisor at Meghan.Cerino@masenate.gov.

Free

DVSN Celebration of Hope Benefit Fundraiser

Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center 82 Main St, Maynard, MA, United States

Join us for an evening of music, camaraderie, and an upbeat, comfortable ambience with fabulous pop/rock a cappella group Five O’Clock Shadow Enjoy hearty hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar while perusing the silent auction that will run throughout the event. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit DVSN.org/Benefit2025

$50

Library: Virtual – A Chat with Edward Underhill

Zoom

Transgender YA and now Adult author Edward Underhill will be joining the Acton Memorial Library, in partnership with other MA libraries. He will discuss his two newest books; The In Between Bookstore (Adult debut released in January 2025) and In Case You Read This (YA released in May 2025) with Boyden Library's Teen Librarian, Jennifir Huston. Register directly on Zoom HERE