Events

The Big Band era officially started in the summer of 1935, but the transition from hot jazz and Dixieland had begun much earlier in the decade. We’ll trace the roots of Big Band music, including the back story of the King of Swing himself, Benny Goodman. Then you’ll hear his hits like Goody, Goody, Taking a Chance on Love and the historic Carnegie Hall performance of Sing, Sing, Sing! You’ll also be treated to recordings of live performances of Goodman vocalists Martha Tilton and Peggy Lee. The last third of the program is devoted to the most popular bandleader of

As a big thank you to our amazing patrons join us at Acton Memorial Library for a Library Scavenger Hunt! Are you up for the challenge? Find each book and complete each challenge in the library to win a prize! Check out the AML Solarium for some sweet treats throughout the day. All ages can participate! 

Films from teens in Acton and neighboring towns; all genres accepted. Films must be submitted by April 10.  

THE COLLECTIVE is an immersive fiber-art installation created by Stacey Piwinski in collaboration with her students and local arts community. The work incorporates contributions from her elementary school students in Wayland, Massachusetts, her college students at Tufts University, and fellow artists within her broader community. Especially in our current times, Piwinski emphasizes the importance of creating artworks that embody healing, foster a sense of safety, and bring people together through shared creative experience.

Sign up on the program page on our website here! Presented by SHE in conjunction with our art exhibit The World We Share - a concert-lecture that goes beyond music to showcase the beauty and complexities of birdsong. With composer Alexander Liebermann and musicians Sophia Szokolay (violin I), Hannah Goldstick (violin II), Maureen Sheehan (viola), and Alan Toda-Ambaras (violoncello).

Town elections are sometimes won by just a few votes. Your vote counts! For information about voting and Town Meeting, see the 2026 Annual Election Calendar. Note: The last day to register to vote for this election is April 18.    

Sign up on the program page on our website here! Bring a dish from the cookbook to share—and come hungry! This month's book is: Half baked harvest every day: recipes for balanced, flexible, feel-good meals by Tieghan Gerard

Sign up on the program page on our website here! Bring a dish from the cookbook to share—and come hungry! This month's book is: Half baked harvest every day: recipes for balanced, flexible, feel-good meals by Tieghan Gerard

As a unified Champion School, Acton-Boxborough Schools partner with Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) to participate in a one-day Track and Field event hosted by ABRHS. This is Acton-Boxborough's 7th time to participate in Unified School Day Games. Students from ABRHS, RJ Grey JHS, and Elementary Schools will participate as athletes and partners, supported by staff members and High School student volunteers.