Silver Unicorn Bookstore: Author dinner at Silver Girl
2025-05-20 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Silver Unicorn Bookstore, 12 Spruce Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Author Dinner Party is BACK, and it’s going to be right down the street with our new BFFs at Silver Girl Restaurant. We can’t wait to kick off this new partnership with Silver Girl, and our first Author Dinner Party is going to feature three amazing local authors in Mark Cecil, Tova Mirvis, and Ellen Ruppel Shell.
Doors will open at 6 pm on Tuesday, May 20th, and by purchasing a ticket, you get the chance to meet three fascinating authors while enjoying dinner and literary discussion in cozy West Acton Village.
Tickets are $80. Your ticket includes one book and three courses prepared by chef Aya Alexander of Silver Girl. Additional books and cocktails will be available for purchase as well. Space is limited so secure your spot early for this exciting evening of literature and camaraderie right here in West Acton!
Purchase your tickets from the Silver Girl website here.

Library: Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group
2025-05-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Conference Room, Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group. Copies available at Acton Memorial Library, first come first serve.

This meeting’s book: The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson
Click here for a list future meeting’s books and more information about other book groups: https://tinyurl.com/3hd4pfyt

Air Source Heat Pump Webinar
2025-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Bob Zogg, co-founder of the HeatSmart Alliance, will give the audience a clear and comprehensive overview of recent advances in heat pump technology, with time for homeowner experiences and questions. Sponsored by MassEnergize & EnergizeActon.org.
Info/Sign-Up at https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/1825
Sponsored by MassEnergize and EnergizeActon.org.

Introduction to the Pine Hawk Discovery
2025-05-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Learn about Acton’s most significant archaeological discovery, the Pine Hawk site in South Acton. The site was inhabited by Native Americans for over several thousand years and yielded a treasure trove of artifacts. Doug Halley was the Acton official most involved as the discovery of this site unfolded over 20 years ago. He will describe that process of discovery, its significance, and how the project activated an increased interest in historical preservation, such as the Trail Through Time in North Acton. Doug also created an award-winning exhibit about Pine Hawk, which can be seen today on the ground floor of the Acton Memorial Library. This program is presented with support from Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area.
This event is free and does not require registration. It will be recorded for future viewing at https://www.pinehawk.org/videos/. Questions? Email friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com

I Hiked Acton’s Trails!
2025-05-21 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-05-28 14:30 - 16:00
Walk the trails in Acton’s conservation areas with the goal of earning a sticker and a sew-on patch! These weekly walks are a joint effort between Acton Conservation Trust and Acton Conservation Division. We’ll walk a different conservation area weekly, on Wednesdays from April 9 to June 11. The location of each hike will be sent out each Sunday before the walk. Once registered, you can join us whenever it suits you.

REGISTER HERE

Acton Community Supper: May
2025-05-21 16:30 - 17:45, 2025-05-28 16:30 - 17:45 | Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church, 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA, 01720
Spring has arrived. Mother Nature always returns us to many colors and warmer temps in May. Please, join neighbors and friends at the tables in Fellowship Hall. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you.
May 2025 menu:
May 7 — Cinco de Mayo – Mexican burrito bake
Sponsored by United Church of Christ Congregational, Boxborough
May 14 — Amish casserole (burger and pasta with cheese)
Sponsored by the Acton Lions Club
May 21 –Pork chops with pasta salad
Sponsored by Friends of Mt. Calvary Community Supper
May 28 — Ravioli and meatballs
Sponsored by Kate Zhong and Friends
** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten, nuts, seeds, or dairy.
Doors open at 4:15pm. Please, do not enter prior so our volunteers can prepare your Supper.
Parking: Park your car in the back parking lot and enter from the walkway to the church door.

Acton Republican Town Committee
2025-05-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Faulkner House, 5 High Street, Acton, 01720
Friends of Acton RTC Welcome! please RSVP to Chair or ARTC Officer
acton-repubs@pm.me
Meeting Agenda: 6:00 to ~9
Meet-n-greet time: 6:00-6:30
Call Meeting to Order at 6:30 PM, pledge, welcome visitors

Community Forum on Immigration
2025-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Acton Town Hall, Room 204, 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Policy, Protection, and Local Impact
Know your rights – Understand current laws – Connect with local resources.
Featuring a panel of experts:

Rep. Dan Sena, Massachusetts House of Representatives
Eloa Celedon, Immigration Attorney, Celedon Law
Sarang Sekhavat, Chief of Staff, Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA)

Register for the Community Forum on Immigration.
The discussion will address key issues —including deportation fears, access to legal protections like DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and TPS (Temporary Protected Status), the vital role immigrants play in the economy and how Massachusetts policies offer local support. We will also discuss current Bills filed in the Massachusetts State Legislature, including the Safe Communities Act and the Immigrant Legal Defense Act—bills aimed at strengthening due process protections and limiting entanglement between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. Q&A session will follow.
All are welcome! Come learn, share, and be part of the conversation.

The Acton COA: A birthday party in honor of Acton's 90+ year olds!
2025-05-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
The Acton Council on Aging is hosting a luncheon in honor of our Acton residents who are aged 90+. Honoree may bring a guest. If you didn’t receive an invitation and are 90 or older, please call the COA at 978-929-6652 so we may include you.
This free event is sponsored by Bridges by EPOCH of Westford and Sudbury.
Please RSVP by Thursday, May 15th.

STEM Career Night for High School Students
2025-05-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Discovery Museum, 177 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, United States
The Discovery Museum invites high school students excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics to a free event to learn more about STEM careers.
At this free event, students can:
– Meet engineers, technologists, and educators from technology industries who have built companies, products, and teams based on their skills in science, mathematics, and engineering.
– Engage in discussions about different STEM majors, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities that can enhance the college experience.
– Gain insight into the diverse career paths within STEM fields and what it takes to succeed.
Registration is requested at https://bit.ly/DM_StemNightMay2025
This event is offered by members of the Discovery Museum’s Science and Technology Advisory Council.

Mural Art Unveiling
2025-05-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Acton Pharmacy, 563 Mass Ave, Acton, MA, 01720
Join the Town of Acton for a Mural Art Unveiling in West Acton on the side of Acton Pharmacy, 563 Mass Ave. on Friday, May 23rd at 9:00 a.m. Meet Acton resident and artist Elizabeth Bejar-Benz who created the mural that showcases a captivating scene that honors the rich history of West Acton.
Light refreshments will be served and the event is rain or shine.

Library: Fix It Clinic
2025-05-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Location: Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library | 486 Main Street, Acton MA 01720
Join the folks from Fixit Clinic to learn and (with luck) repair! We provide the space, tools, and expert coaches to help you tinker, troubleshoot, and perhaps fix your small appliances, toys, devices, clothing, electronics, or other items.

Iron Work Farm Open House: "Good Night and Sleep Tight"
2025-05-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Jones Tavern, 128 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
In a combined event at two of Acton’s historic properties, Jones Tavern and the Jones-Faulkner Homestead, the Iron Work Farm will hold their first “4th Sunday” open houses of the season (1-3 p.m. at the Tavern and 3-5 p.m. at the homestead) and a special two-part program, “Good Night and Sleep Tight,” the second in our multi-part, hands-on series on colonial life geared to children and families.
“Good Night and Sleep Tight” starts at 10 a.m. at the Tavern with bed-making and a traditional colonial breakfast. At 1 p.m. we will join Col. Francis Faulkner’s wife, Rebecca, in the newly restored bed chamber at the Faulkner House, where, as part of the Freedom’s Way “Hidden Treasures” program, she will show off the travel desk the Colonel used on the road with the Massachusetts troops in the Revolutionary War. Members of the Nashoba Valley Weavers Guild will also be on hand. The year-long colonial life series is supported in part by a grant from the Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass. Cultural Council, a state agency.
RSVP is recommended: iwfcontact@ironworkfarm.org
SCHEDULE: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Jones Tavern; 2:00 – 5:00 PM Faulkner House
PARKING: Parking in nearby South Acton MBTA lot, within walking Distance.

Memorial Day Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremonies
2025-05-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Acton Boxborough Regional High School, 36 Charter Road, Acton, MA, 01720
Let us come together as a community to remember and honor our nation’s heroes.
Join the Town of Acton Veteran Services Department and Celebration Committee as we pay tribute to our nation’s heroes.
The parade begins at 10 A.M. from the Acton Boxborough Regional High School, proceeds along Hayward Road, Main Street, and Concord Road, with a stop at the Town Common for a brief ceremony before
culminating at Woodlawn Cemetery (on Concord Road) for the main ceremony.
We invite you to stand with us in honoring those who have served our country. Please
note that there is no rain date scheduled for this event.
For more information, please contact James MacRae, Acton Veterans’ Service Officer, at (978) 929-6614 or jmacrae@actonma.gov.

Library: Yarn & Needle Club
2025-05-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, 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.

Library: Great Decisions Group Discussion - India
2025-05-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
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 India. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library.
India is an emerging major power in world affairs, occupying a pivotal position between China, the United States, and the Global South. Its population size, economy, and geopolitical location ensure that it will be an influential voice in debates and political struggles over global order. What are India’s choices and opportunities for regional and global leadership? How will it maneuver between China and the United States, and what is its role as a voice of the Global South? What opportunities exist for Washington to work with India?
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Mass Save: Friend of Our Future (Virtual)
2025-05-28 19:00 - 20:15 | Zoom
Was Mass Save the main driver behind last winter’s high utility bills? Energy efficiency expert Mark Dyen argues that, rather than the culprit, Mass Save is actually our path away from high energy bills. Join us as he explores the mission of Mass Save, its funding, and the actual dynamics behind the winter’s steep bills. Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org.
Info and registration at https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/1971

WRAC: Stormwater infrastructure forum
2025-05-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Acton Town Hall, Room 204, 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
The Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) invites you to hear a brief presentation about Acton’s stormwater management program, and a review of the funding mechanisms that could be used to maintain and improve Acton’s stormwater infrastructure. Following the presentation there will be a Question and Answer session, as well as interactive exhibits that will solicit your thoughts on stormwater management and the identified funding mechanisms.
Information about the status of the stormwater system and funding options can be found in this summary.

For more information contact wrac@acton-ma.gov

Spring Book Sale: Members Preview Night
2025-05-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, United States
The Friends of the Acton Libraries will hold a live and in person used book sale. Members of the Friends are invited to a preview of the sale on Friday, May 30 from 7 pm until 9 pm.
Both cash and credit cards are accepted!
Be sure your membership is up to date before the big Friends Used Book Sale so you can have first crack at the great selection of used books at the sale preview. If you aren’t yet a member, you can join on Friday night.
But why wait? Go to the Friends of the Acton Libraries website and pay online! https://friends-of-the-acton-libraries.square.site/
The Friends of the Acton Libraries is a 100% volunteer organization that has a unique remit; we donate funds to Acton’s 8 elementary middle-school and high-school libraries, as well as the 2 town libraries. Our book sales and other activities raise money which we then distribute to these 10 entities. The funds we give to the elementary school libraries represent almost 50% of their book buying budget.
For more information, contact The Friends at friendsofactonlibraries@gmail.com.
Join us on social media at https://www.facebook.com/friendsactonlib. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/friendsactonlib or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/friendsactonlib.

Spring Book Sale: Friends of the Acton Libraries
2025-05-31 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Time to stock up on your summer reading!
Please join us at the spring book sale at Acton Memorial Library!
The Friends of the Acton Libraries is a 100% volunteer organization that has a unique purpose; we donate funds to Acton’s 8 elementary middle-school and high-school libraries, as well as the 2 town libraries. Our book sales and other activities raise money which we then distribute to these 10 entities. The funds we give to the elementary school libraries represent almost 50% of their book buying budget.
Most books are $2.00 each (except kids softcover, which are $1.00). Everything is half-price on Sunday!
For more information, contact The Friends at friendsofactonlibraries@gmail.com.
Join us on social media at https://www.facebook.com/friendsactonlib. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/friendsactonlib or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/friendsactonlib.

Girl Scout Spring Carnival!
2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | St Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 435 Central Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Acton Boxborough Girl Scout Troop 70502 invites you to a Spring Carnival Join us for games, crafts, prizes, community fun — and a LIVE magic show! Join us on May 31 from 10am-12pm at St. Matthew’s in Acton (435 Central Street).

$10 per child or $20 per family.

RSVP by May 28 to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/52PyZsY6e5sGNxFj9

Please note, this is not a drop-off event.

Questions? Please email gstroop.70502@gmail.com.

Richard Amir Piano Concert @ Acton Woman's Club
2025-05-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Acton Woman’s Club, 504 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Richard Amir entertained locally in early March. He was such a hit, the Acton Woman’s Club invited him to perform for the public in the upstairs ballroom of their Federalist-style antique Clubhouse. Richard’s performance is a blend of music and storytelling. After a 40 year career in business, Richard taught himself to play the piano at age 66 and discovered a new career.
This free performance is offered to the public to celebrate the 110th Anniversary of the founding of the Acton Woman’s Club, with financial support from the Acton/Boxborough Cultural Council. For more information about the Club, go to https://theactonwomansclub.org/

House Concert and Jam: Framed Ophelia
2025-06-01 16:00 | 24 Windsor, 24 Windsor Ave., Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Four unique and local improvisers weaving spontaneous compositions in unstructured time:

— Experimental Funky-Noise Jams…
— Psycho/Punk-Bluegrass…
— Varèse-style Percussive Cacophony…
— Bordering on Jazz…
With Framed Ophelia it’s never the same sonic-experience twice!
Walter Horn: keys, Michael Badolato: zendrum,
Tsuyoshi Honjo: saxes, Peter J. Evans: mandolin-clarinet-cassettes

PLEASE BRING AN INSTRUMENT and we’ll open up the proceedings to jam!

Donations accepted.

Library: Sign Up for Adult Summer Reading!
2025-06-02 09:00 - 20:00 | West Acton Citizens’ Library, 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, 01720
Sign up for Adult Summer Reading beginning June 2nd through August 27th! Drop off your completed tickets at either Acton Library location and place them in the container for the prize you’d like to win! Earn raffle tickets by reading books, listening to audiobooks, attending adult library programs, and even for signing up. Winners of the prizes listed below will be announced Friday, August 29th. Please note: adult summer reading tickets can only be used for adult prizes.
For more information and to sign up click this link: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sign-up-for-adult-summer-reading/

COA presents: Exploring Improvisation with Poornima Kirby
2025-06-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
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 relationships. People with any level of experience are welcome to join! Her classes at the Senior Center are educational and great fun!
No class May 26th

Acton Lions Club: Community Golf Classic
2025-06-02 13:00 | Quail Ridge Country Club, 49 Skyline Drive, Acton, MA, 01720
Play a round of golf and support the Acton Lions Club!
Community Golf Classic 2025, Monday, June 2 at Quail Ridge Golf Club in Acton
Nine Holes with Cart | Best Ball | Shotgun Start
Post-Golf Social by Rapscallion (one beer included with registration)
Food and Drink | Prizes | Raffles
$100 Player / $400 Foursome
Single player registrations will be formed into teams
To register or inquire about hole sponsorships ($100):
David Christmas – 978-560-7101 or
Dan Busse – dbusse1@verizon.net
Checks payable to Acton Lions Club | All proceeds go to those in need.
Cutoff is 72 players so register early!

Acton COA Presents: Live Folk Music Hootenanny!-CANCELED!
2025-06-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
Musicians Howie Rashba and Mel Green will perform familiar and favorite folk music and folk-rock classics. Whether you are a seasoned Hootenanny fan or experiencing one for the first time, this is your opportunity to share in a spirited tradition! Songs such as This Land is Your Land, If I Had a Hammer, Blowin’ in the Wind, and Mr.Tambourine Man are often included. Hootenanny is a term with Scotch-Irish roots that found its way to Appalachia before being popularized in the 1940s by folk legends like Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. Come sing along, clap your hands, stomp your feet, and brighten your day! Howie Rashba and Mel Green have delighted local audiences with their warmth and music including at the New England Folk Festival.
