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  • Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ AML

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

    Sign up here! This month's craft will be: Seashell Bookmarks

  • ABFN: Kindergarten social

    Goward Playground 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    Do you have an incoming AB kindergartner? Meet up at Goward Playground (next to Acton Memorial Library). Meet new classmates, check out a school bus, and play! Optional: Dress for your school: Blue: Blanchard Green: Boardwalk Red: Parker Damon Free and open to all rising kindergarten students! Register here

    Free
  • Postponed Community Wellness Fair

    Gould's Plaza 254-262 Great Road, Acton, MA, United States

    Acton is hosting a Community Wellness Fair — a community-wide event bringing together residents, local businesses, and organizations around the theme of living well and staying connected. The fair covers a range of topics including fitness, recreation, physical activity, mental and emotional well-being, and more. Community tables Music and art Fun activities Come by and see what's happening!

    Free
  • Bruce Freeman Adaptive Rail Trail ride, Sudbury

    Broadacre Farm 82 Morse Road, Sudbury, MA

    The Sudbury Commission on Disability invites residents of Acton and surrounding communities to experience the joy of cycling along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail at a free adaptive cycling event. Hosted in partnership with the Sudbury Rail Trails Advisory Committee and All Out Adventures, one-hour riding sessions will be offered between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at Broadacres Farm in Sudbury. Participants of all ages and abilities can choose from a variety of adaptive cycles, including recumbent trikes, handcycles, and tandem bikes, with trained staff on-site to provide support in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Helmets are provided. Advance

    Free
  • West Acton Baptist Church: Ring the Historic Bell

    West Acton Baptist Church 592 Mass Ave, Acton, MA, United States

    The West Acton Baptist Church is offering another chance to Ring their Historic Bell! On Saturday, June 6th 12-3pm the doors will be open for a $5/Bag Pop-Up Thrift & Bell Ringing as a fundraiser for the Historic Steeple Project set to begin this month. This 1854 Bronze Bell was cast by Henry Hooper in a forge once owned by Paul Revere. For a $20 donation one or two people may ring this extraordinary bell; for $30 up to 4 children or adults in a family may ring the bell. Donors will be given a sticker that proclaims, “I Rang

  • Iron Work Farm: Colonial Whiskey Tasting

    Jones Tavern 128 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

    The Iron Work Farm opens the old tavern taproom for a celebratory history lesson in Whiskey Production in Colonial Times. Guests will sample authentic tavern drinks that were somewhat different from what’s available today and learn about early tavern culture before and after the Revolution. GATHER YE at THE JONES TAVERN in ACTON, MA. PARTAKE in a tasting of FINE WHISKEYS & SPIRITS. Featuring a flight of traditional and regional drams. Hors d'oeuvres of the period will be served. PERIOD ATTIRE is ENCOURAGED. Space is limited and registration is required. Tickets $50 | RSVP https://ironworkfarm.org/

    $50
  • Acton COA Presents The Poetry & Stories of Langston Hughes Seminar with Stephen Collins

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Open to out-of-towners age 60+ starting April 6th for $20/series Langston Hughes (1901-1967) was a Harlem poet, playwright, novelist and short story writer. He was a leading member of The Harlem Renaissance and was greatly influenced by the poetry of Walt Whitman. His poems continually ask the question: What does it mean to be an American? We will study many of his iconic poems and read three of his short stories. Students should purchase Vintage Hughes, published by Vintage Books in paperback that retails for $14. Preregistration is required. Please call 978-929-6652 to register.

  • Library: Line Dancing Social Hour

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

    Sign up here! This is not a structured lesson, just an opportunity to dance socially with others.

  • Library: Gemstone Beaded Flip Flops @ West

    West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

    Sign up here! Choose your gemstone beads to channel the energy, mood, and vibes you want to carry with you all summer long. Bring a pair of last years flip flops! If you don't have a pair then answer the questions and we can provide one for you. We can't guarantee to get your exact size if you sign up within a week of the program.

  • Library: Yarn & Needle Club

    Library: Yarn & Needle Club
    Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    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.