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SUMMARY:Acton Lions: Christmas Tree Sale
DESCRIPTION:The holiday season is here\, and so is one of Acton’s favorite traditions! The Acton Lions Club is once again proud to host our long-running Christmas Tree Sale—a cheerful community gathering that has brought families together for decades. Come join the fun\, feel the Christmas spirit\, and pick out the perfect tree to brighten your home this holiday season! \nAll proceeds help support charitable and community needs locally\, nationally\, and even around the world.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-lions-christmas-tree-sale-2/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Acton Ace Hardware parking lot\, 210 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Lions Club":MAILTO:acton_lions@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T213151Z
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SUMMARY:Acton Lions: Christmas Tree Sale
DESCRIPTION:The holiday season is here\, and so is one of Acton’s favorite traditions! The Acton Lions Club is once again proud to host our long-running Christmas Tree Sale—a cheerful community gathering that has brought families together for decades. Come join the fun\, feel the Christmas spirit\, and pick out the perfect tree to brighten your home this holiday season! \nAll proceeds help support charitable and community needs locally\, nationally\, and even around the world.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-lions-christmas-tree-sale-2/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Acton Ace Hardware parking lot\, 210 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Lions Club":MAILTO:acton_lions@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20251203T012248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T012248Z
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SUMMARY:Fair Trade Craft Sale
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful\, Unique\, Affordable\, Fair Trade Handmade Crafts on Sale \nWhy shop at this sale? \nThe purchase of these Fair Trade items benefit the artisans who made them – Mayan Hands collaborates with 15 artisan groups in the rural Guatemalan highlands\, representing about 200 skilled craftswomen; UPAVIM’s member cooperative\, located in a “Red Zone” of Guatemala City plagued by gang and violence\, is comprised of more than 70 women working as seamstresses and making handicrafts. \nProceeds from the sale benefit a scholarship fund for students in the Church of the Good Shepherd sister community of El Ocotillo\, a small village in the mountains of El Salvador – the sale does not benefit the church.  These Fair Trade items are affordable as they haven’t yet been subject to higher tariffs that are likely to be imposed due to changes to the CAFTA-DR regulations.  The lovely handmade creations reflect ancestral techniques\, artisan craftswomanship\, and heirloom quality in new\, updated designs for the modern market. Come shop for exquisite: \nBaskets\, Ornaments\, Wooden crafts\, Ceramics\, Jewelry\, Textiles\, Scarves\, Bags\, Purses\, Children’s novelties \nAnd much more …
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/fair-trade-craft-sale/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Church of the Good Shepherd\, 164 Newtown Road\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20250829T202858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T190454Z
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SUMMARY:Boxborough Museum open house
DESCRIPTION:The Boxborough Museum at 575 Middle Road is open on second Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.  \nCome 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).   \nAdmission 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.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/boxborough-museum-open-house/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Boxborough Museum\, 575 Middle Road\, Boxborough\, MA\, 01719
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20251129T125748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T125748Z
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SUMMARY:Acton COA Presents: Holiday Music Performance by New England Musician Matt York
DESCRIPTION:Longtime New England musician Matt York will be performing a selection of music with a holiday theme. The songs will run the gamut from those that have been around for hundreds of years to more modern Christmas and holiday classics. Singing along is encouraged! Matt’s program combines guitar/vocal performance and interesting stories about the origins of the songs. Matt York was twice been nominated for the Boston Music Award for Best Country Artist and his album Gently Used was named one of the top albums by Worcester Magazine. His programs on the songs of Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash at the Senior Center were big hits! \nOpen to out-of-towners 60+ for $5 \n 
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-coa-presents-holiday-music-performance-by-new-england-musician-matt-york/
LOCATION:Acton Senior Center\, 30 Sudbury Road Rear\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Council on Aging":MAILTO:seniorcenter@actonma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20251129T125508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T125508Z
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SUMMARY:Acton COA Invites You to Holiday Line Dancing with Paul
DESCRIPTION:Our line dancing instructor Paul Hughes is offering a special holiday line dancing class! No experience or partner necessary. Wear something festive to celebrate the season! Paul will teach the steps to dance to Silver Bells\, Christmas Wishes\, Mr. Santa\, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer\, Stretchy Pants\, Christmas Cookies\, Let It Snow\, Winter Wonderland\, Jingle Bells\, and Bringing in a Brand New Year. \nOpen to all age 60+ /free
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-coa-invites-you-to-holiday-line-dancing-with-paul/
LOCATION:Acton Senior Center\, 30 Sudbury Road Rear\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Council on Aging":MAILTO:seniorcenter@actonma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20251122T183907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T184030Z
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SUMMARY:Acton Community Supper - December
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our Sit-Down Supper! The month of Holiday Celebrations is here. Please\, take time to join us for a dinner with new and familiar friends. Join us as we bring cheer into your lives. \nWe look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you! \nDecember 3:  Spaghetti and Meatballs\nSponsored by The Acton Women’s Club \nDecember 10: Swedish Meatballs with Buttered Noodles\nSponsored by Mt Calvary Lutheran Church \nDecember 17: Our Holiday Turkey Dinner with all the Fix’ns\nSponsored by Boston Metro West Bible Church \nDecember 24th & 31st:  Closed – May this month of many Holidays bring you peace! \n\n** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten\, nuts\, seeds\, or dairy. \nDoors open at 4:15 pm. Please\, do not enter earlier so our volunteers can prepare your Supper. \nParking: Park your car in the back parking lot and enter from the walkway to the church door. \nFor more information\, see http://www.facebook.com/CommunitySupperofActonMA. \nAs 2025 comes to an end\, we wish to express how grateful we are for the support and dedication of so many individuals\, community organizations\, church members and the team of our Supper volunteers. Together we hope that each meal we share will bring us closer together.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-community-supper-november-2/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church\, 472 Massachusetts Ave.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20251207T134154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T134154Z
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SUMMARY:Latkes & Laughter: Concord/Kerem Shalom Hanukkah Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the Town of Concord and Kerem Shalom for the town’s 5th annual Hanukkah Celebration on Wednesday\, December 17\, 2025\, from 5-6 pm inside the Harvey Wheeler Community Center. Let’s celebrate the Festival of Lights as one community! \nEnjoy a Hanukkah sing-along\, menorah lighting\, latkes provided by Debra’s Gourmet\, and goody bags from Concord Recreation and the Concord Visitor Center. ASL provided. \nThere is a parking lot behind the building\, off Church Street.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/latkes-laughter-concord-kerem-shalom-hanukkah-celebration/
LOCATION:Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, 1276 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20251205T005951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T005951Z
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SUMMARY:Menorah Lighting
DESCRIPTION:Come join us while we light the menorah to celebrate Hanukkah\, at the Red House in Acton Center. There will be donuts and cocoa (donated by Dunkin’)\, music\, and of course\, lights! \n 
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/menorah-lighting/
LOCATION:The Red House\, 468 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20251129T125411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T125411Z
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SUMMARY:Acton COA Presents: The Hapsburgs: Royal Family of Europe with Historian and Archaeologist Paolo Di Gregorio
DESCRIPTION:The Hapsburgs were one of the most significant European royal families. At the height of their power\, the Hapsburg dominions stretched across the globe from South America\, through Europe\, to the Philippines. Yet despite this extended realm\, and the vast wealth and power that accompanied it\, the family suffered tragedy\, illness and\, eventually\, collapse. This illustrated lecture will examine the long\, tangled story of this royal family. Paolo Di Gregorio is a historian\, archaeologist and educator. He is a Visiting Lecturer in the History Department at Bridgewater State University\, and his passion for telling stories of our past is always appreciated by Acton’s older adults!
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-coa-presents-the-hapsburgs-royal-family-of-europe-with-historian-and-archaeologist-paolo-di-gregorio/
LOCATION:Acton Senior Center\, 30 Sudbury Road Rear\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Council on Aging":MAILTO:seniorcenter@actonma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20251128T212539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T212539Z
UID:10003283-1766156400-1766167200@www.actonexchange.org
SUMMARY:Acton Lions: Christmas Tree Sale
DESCRIPTION:The holiday season is here\, and so is one of Acton’s favorite traditions! The Acton Lions Club is once again proud to host our long-running Christmas Tree Sale—a cheerful community gathering that has brought families together for decades. Come join the fun\, feel the Christmas spirit\, and pick out the perfect tree to brighten your home this holiday season! \nAll proceeds help support charitable and community needs locally\, nationally\, and even around the world.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-lions-christmas-tree-sale/2025-12-19/
LOCATION:Acton Ace Hardware parking lot\, 210 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Lions Club":MAILTO:acton_lions@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20251115T022337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T022337Z
UID:10003256-1766169000-1766178000@www.actonexchange.org
SUMMARY:Acton Republican Town Committee November Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Acton Republican Town Committee \n6:30 PM Wednesday\, November 19\, 2025 \nFaulkner House (circa 1700)\, 5 High Street \nFriends of Acton RTC Welcome! please RSVP to Chair or ARTC Officer \nacton-repubs@pm.me \n 
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-republican-town-committee-november-meeting/
LOCATION:Faulkner House\, 5 High Street\, Acton\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20250213T150040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T182746Z
UID:10001382-1766224800-1766235600@www.actonexchange.org
SUMMARY:Acton DPW polystyrene (styrofoam) collection
DESCRIPTION:On the third Saturday of every month (except June\, which is 2nd Saturday)\, you can recycle your clean styrofoam containers. \nFor details about the 2025 schedule\, and what you can recycle\, see https://actonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10278/Polystyrene-collection-days-and-guide-2025. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-dpw-polystyrene-styrofoam-collection-days/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:DPW\, 14 Forest Rd\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20251128T213151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T213151Z
UID:10003290-1766224800-1766253600@www.actonexchange.org
SUMMARY:Acton Lions: Christmas Tree Sale
DESCRIPTION:The holiday season is here\, and so is one of Acton’s favorite traditions! The Acton Lions Club is once again proud to host our long-running Christmas Tree Sale—a cheerful community gathering that has brought families together for decades. Come join the fun\, feel the Christmas spirit\, and pick out the perfect tree to brighten your home this holiday season! \nAll proceeds help support charitable and community needs locally\, nationally\, and even around the world.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-lions-christmas-tree-sale-2/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:Acton Ace Hardware parking lot\, 210 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Lions Club":MAILTO:acton_lions@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20251128T213151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T213151Z
UID:10003291-1766311200-1766340000@www.actonexchange.org
SUMMARY:Acton Lions: Christmas Tree Sale
DESCRIPTION:The holiday season is here\, and so is one of Acton’s favorite traditions! The Acton Lions Club is once again proud to host our long-running Christmas Tree Sale—a cheerful community gathering that has brought families together for decades. Come join the fun\, feel the Christmas spirit\, and pick out the perfect tree to brighten your home this holiday season! \nAll proceeds help support charitable and community needs locally\, nationally\, and even around the world.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-lions-christmas-tree-sale-2/2025-12-21/
LOCATION:Acton Ace Hardware parking lot\, 210 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Lions Club":MAILTO:acton_lions@hotmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20251203T012248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T012248Z
UID:10003298-1766314800-1766331000@www.actonexchange.org
SUMMARY:Fair Trade Craft Sale
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful\, Unique\, Affordable\, Fair Trade Handmade Crafts on Sale \nWhy shop at this sale? \nThe purchase of these Fair Trade items benefit the artisans who made them – Mayan Hands collaborates with 15 artisan groups in the rural Guatemalan highlands\, representing about 200 skilled craftswomen; UPAVIM’s member cooperative\, located in a “Red Zone” of Guatemala City plagued by gang and violence\, is comprised of more than 70 women working as seamstresses and making handicrafts. \nProceeds from the sale benefit a scholarship fund for students in the Church of the Good Shepherd sister community of El Ocotillo\, a small village in the mountains of El Salvador – the sale does not benefit the church.  These Fair Trade items are affordable as they haven’t yet been subject to higher tariffs that are likely to be imposed due to changes to the CAFTA-DR regulations.  The lovely handmade creations reflect ancestral techniques\, artisan craftswomanship\, and heirloom quality in new\, updated designs for the modern market. Come shop for exquisite: \nBaskets\, Ornaments\, Wooden crafts\, Ceramics\, Jewelry\, Textiles\, Scarves\, Bags\, Purses\, Children’s novelties \nAnd much more …
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/fair-trade-craft-sale/2025-12-21/
LOCATION:Church of the Good Shepherd\, 164 Newtown Road\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20250320T183204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T235413Z
UID:10001703-1766502000-1766505600@www.actonexchange.org
SUMMARY:Library: Yarn & Needle Club
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/library-yarn-needle-club/2025-12-23/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor)\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20251227T134712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T183330Z
UID:10003335-1767637800-1767641400@www.actonexchange.org
SUMMARY:Library: Line Dancing Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Sign up on the program page here. \nDo you love line dancing or just want to get into it? Come to our Line Dancing Social Hour to dance with others in the community. Learn new dances or just dance some of your favorites! This is not a structured lesson\, just an opportunity to dance socially with others. \nReasonable accommodations for people with disabilities can be made upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/library-line-dancing-social-hour/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor)\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T194500
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20251227T135018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T135018Z
UID:10003336-1767637800-1767642300@www.actonexchange.org
SUMMARY:Library: Great Decisions Group Discussion - America and the World
DESCRIPTION: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 America and the World. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library. \nReasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/library-great-decisions-group-discussion-america-and-the-world/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library Conference Room (2nd floor)\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20251219T150545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T150545Z
UID:10003312-1767693600-1767742200@www.actonexchange.org
SUMMARY:Community Focus Groups: Help shape a healthier and more connected Acton
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Acton wants to hear people’s stories\, ideas\, and hopes for making our community stronger and fair for everyone. These small group talks are part of a big project to learn what people need and to help everyone feel healthy\, included\, and supported. \nFor any questions or accessibility accommodations\, send an email to actonforproaction@3×3.co. \nSee a list of the available focus groups and register here: \ntinyurl.com/2sjvdu7b \nAll focus groups are online – Zoom link sent after registration. \nSign Up Today! \nEach session lasts from 60 to 90 minutes and centers on a particular perspective\, but all Town of Acton community members are welcome at any session. Everyone who lives or works in Acton is welcome to join and share their perspective!
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/community-focus-groups-help-shape-a-healthier-and-more-connected-acton/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20251219T151716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T151716Z
UID:10003321-1767706200-1767717000@www.actonexchange.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Museum\, Especially for me inclusive afternoons
DESCRIPTION:The Especially for Me series offers dedicated hours and free admission for families with disabilities. During these events\, we offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits and provide an opportunity for families to network with one another in an understanding\, ADA-compliant environment. \nAll Especially for Me events are free to attend\, but preregistration is required. More information\, dates and registration links can be found online at http://bit.ly/EspeciallyforMe.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/discovery-museum-especially-for-me-inclusive-afternoons/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Discovery Museum":MAILTO:fun@DiscoveryActon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20251227T135132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T135132Z
UID:10003337-1767794400-1767798000@www.actonexchange.org
SUMMARY:Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ West
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nWhether you’re a seasoned stitcher or a complete beginner\, come learn new techniques\, share ideas\, and enjoy crafting in community. \nThis month’s craft will be: Mandalas  \nReasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing WACL@actonma.gov. Please note that the West Acton Citizens’ Library has limited accessibility. More accessible programs are offered at the Acton Memorial Library.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/library-sewing-and-embroidery-club-west-4/
LOCATION:West Acton Citizens’ Library\, 21 Windsor Avenue\, Acton\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="West Acton Citizens' Library":MAILTO:WACL@actonma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20251219T140038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T140038Z
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SUMMARY:Acton Community Supper - January
DESCRIPTION:Happy New Year to Everyone! Please join us to welcome in 2026. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you every Wednesday. \nJanuary 7: Chicken Chili with Cornbread\nSponsored by Society of St. Vincent DePaul \nJanuary 14: Turkey Tetrazzini\nSponsored by Thrivent Financial \nJanuary 21: Pork Chop Cacciatore\n     Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia \nJanuary  28:  Spaghetti and Meatball\n     Sponsored by West Acton Baptist Church \n\n** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten\, nuts\, seeds\, or dairy. \nDoors open at 4:15 pm. Please\, do not enter earlier so our volunteers can prepare your Supper. \nParking: Park your car in the back parking lot and enter from the walkway to the church door. \nFor more information\, see http://www.facebook.com/CommunitySupperofActonMA. \nAs 2026 begins\, we wish to express how grateful we are for the support and dedication of so many individuals\, community organizations\, church members and the team of our Supper volunteers. Together we hope that each meal we share will bring us closer together.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-community-supper-january/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church\, 472 Massachusetts Ave.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20251227T135259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T135259Z
UID:10003338-1767808800-1767812400@www.actonexchange.org
SUMMARY:Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ AML
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nWhether you’re a seasoned stitcher or a complete beginner\, come learn new techniques\, share ideas\, and enjoy crafting in community. \nThis month’s craft will be: Mandalas \nReasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing reference@acton-ma.gov.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/library-sewing-and-embroidery-club-aml-4/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor)\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20251227T135514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T135532Z
UID:10003339-1767895200-1767898800@www.actonexchange.org
SUMMARY:Library: Embodied Awareness for Balance and Ease – An Introduction to the Alexander Technique
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nIn this interactive workshop\, we will explore tools from the Alexander Technique! Come learn how fine-tuning your sensory awareness\, redistributing muscular effort\, and cooperating with your system’s innate design can help you stand\, walk\, and move with more ease. We will learn basic anatomy\, do breathwork\, explore activities of daily life (walking\, sitting-to-standing\, speaking)\, and experience gentle hands-on touch from the teacher. Learn about this wonderfully supportive self-care technique and leave feeling lighter\, more alert\, and more confident in movement. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. \nReasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/library-embodied-awareness-for-balance-and-ease-an-introduction-to-the-alexander-technique/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor)\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20250209T152450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T003200Z
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SUMMARY:Carlisle Potluck and Contradance
DESCRIPTION:The Carlisle Dance\, with its accompanying potluck dinner\, is known as the most sociable dance in the area. Arrive at 6:30 for  dinner and conversation\, and then dance from 8 until 10. Live music by the Carlisle Band\, who bring an eclectic collection of instruments. Outstanding local callers call mostly contradances\, plus occasional square and circle dances. \nAdmission is just $6-10 (self-determined sliding scale) for all ages\, along with your tasty and creative contribution for the meal. \nYou’ll find us at the lovely Unitarian Church in Carlisle Center on the Common. Navigate to 27 School St\, Carlisle MA and look for a classic New England church with the town clock in the steeple.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/carlisle-potluck-and-contradance/2026-01-09/
LOCATION:First Religious Society of Carlisle\, 27 School Street\, Carlisle\, 10741
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20251227T135631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T135631Z
UID:10003340-1768042800-1768046400@www.actonexchange.org
SUMMARY:Library: 2026 Vision Boards @ West
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nFor Adults! Join for some chatting\, music\, and crafting. This month’s craft is: 2026 Vision Boards. \nMake 2026 vision boards! Brainstorm your goals\, browse magazines and stickers to craft a personalized collage\, and receive a magnetic photo frame to display your work throughout the year! \nReasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing WACL@actonma.gov. Please note that the West Acton Citizens’ Library has limited accessibility. More accessible programs are offered at the Acton Memorial Library.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/library-2026-vision-boards-west/
LOCATION:West Acton Citizens’ Library\, 21 Windsor Avenue\, Acton\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="West Acton Citizens' Library":MAILTO:WACL@actonma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20251211T192426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T140220Z
UID:10003306-1768053600-1768057200@www.actonexchange.org
SUMMARY:Common Sense and the Birth of Independence: How Thomas Paine’s Words Ignited Acton – and America
DESCRIPTION:This lecture by longtime Acton resident Greg Jarboe commemorates the 250th anniversary of the publication of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense. This pamphlet transformed colonial resistance into a movement for American independence. Drawing on history\, Acton’s own revolutionary legacy\, and his articles for The Acton Exchange\, Jarboe explains how Paine’s plainspoken arguments against monarchy and for popular sovereignty reshaped public opinion and helped make independence inevitable. \nThe talk traces Paine’s unlikely path\, the pamphlet’s explosive spread through New England\, its influence on Acton Town Meeting’s vote for independence on June 14\, 1776\, and its direct impact on the Declaration of Independence. Jarboe also explores tensions between Paine’s democratic vision and John Adams’s preference for checks and balances\, concluding with the enduring relevance of Paine’s ideas to American democracy today. \n 
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/thomas-paines-common-sense-in-america-the-law-is-king/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor)\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20260107T231940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T231940Z
UID:10003494-1768060800-1768069800@www.actonexchange.org
SUMMARY:Acton Community Chorus Winter Concert
DESCRIPTION:“I Hear the Stars Still Singing” is a constellation of contemporary choral music contemplating the stars and the universe\, featuring a multi-movement work by Kenneth Riggs called “Starlight Songs\,” plus works by other living composers such as J. Michael Saunders\, Jacob Narverud\, Susan LaBarr\, and Victor C. Johnson. The music ranges from exciting and hopeful to contemplative and serene\, while we consider how the stars influence and guide us through our lives. \nSnow date: January 11. \nFree for students (K -12)\, $28 general admission.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-community-chorus-winter-concert/
LOCATION:Acton Congregational Church\, 12 Concord Road\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Community Chorus":MAILTO:accinformation9@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142901
CREATED:20251219T153134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T153134Z
UID:10003327-1768064400-1768075200@www.actonexchange.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Museum: Special Saturday evenings
DESCRIPTION:The Especially for Me series offers dedicated hours and free admission for families with disabilities. During these events\, we offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits and provide an opportunity for families to network with one another in an understanding\, ADA-compliant environment. \nWhile the event titles indicate the focus for certain program accommodations\, any family that would benefit from a sensory friendly visit is welcome at any time. A medical diagnosis is not required. \nAll Especially for Me events are free to attend\, but preregistration is required. More information\, dates and registration links can be found online at http://bit.ly/EspeciallyforMe. \nFor these events\, the museum is closed to the public. Dinner\, including a gluten-free option\, is provided at no cost. \n\nAutism-Friendly Evening – January 10\nEvening for Deaf\, Blind\, or DeafBlind – January 31\nInclusive Evenings – February 28\, March 21\, May 16\, June 27\nMask On\, Play On! – April 11\nMorning for Deaf\, Hard of Hearing\, and KODA visitors – date tba
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/discovery-museum-special-saturday-evenings/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Discovery Museum":MAILTO:fun@DiscoveryActon.org
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