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AB Family Network Sweetie Valentine’s Day Party

Blanchard School Gym 493 Mass Ave, Boxborough, MA

Members and local families welcome! Kids will enjoy live music by Rockabye Beats, plus crafts and hands-on activities led by local preschools. For a quieter experience, our Sensory Friendly Party is open from 9:30 to 10 am. Afterwards, the general party will be from 10am-11:30am. Free for ABFN members! Non-member families can join for $10. (Not a member? Signup and enjoy member perks!) Pre-registration is REQUIRED for non-member families and greatly appreciated for members to help us keep everyone safe. Only member families can walk-in. Pre-registration closes at 9:00 AM on Feb 8. Please register here. Give Back with Us!

Free – $10

Theatre III play: Radium Girls

Theatre III 250 Central St., Acton

Theatre III, 250 Central St., West Acton, will continue its 2024-2025 season with the presentation of the play “Radium Girls” by D.W Gregory, Feb 1st through Feb 9th. Performances at the theatre will be at 8pm on Feb 1st and Feb 7th-8th, and at 2pm on Feb 2nd and Feb 9th. Tickets are $24 for general admission and $21 for seniors, students and groups of ten or more. The play is directed by Eric Roberts (Swampscott) produced by Jill Tokac (Somerville), and stage managed by Adam Conn (Maynard). It stars Elyse Barber (Somerville), Liz Chirico (Leominster), Eliya-Quaye Constance (Medford), Delaney

$21 – $24

Theatre III play: Radium Girls

Theatre III 250 Central St., Acton

Theatre III, 250 Central St., West Acton, will continue its 2024-2025 season with the presentation of the play “Radium Girls” by D.W Gregory, Feb 1st through Feb 9th. Performances at the theatre will be at 8pm on Feb 1st and Feb 7th-8th, and at 2pm on Feb 2nd and Feb 9th. Tickets are $24 for general admission and $21 for seniors, students and groups of ten or more. The play is directed by Eric Roberts (Swampscott) produced by Jill Tokac (Somerville), and stage managed by Adam Conn (Maynard). It stars Elyse Barber (Somerville), Liz Chirico (Leominster), Eliya-Quaye Constance (Medford), Delaney

$21 – $24
Event Series Housing Legal Clinics

Housing Legal Clinics

Acton Community Services office 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

The Acton Community Services Office within the Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with MetroWest Legal Services, will host a monthly housing legal clinic beginning in January.  Housing Legal Clinic appointments will begin on Jan. 14 and will be held on the second Tuesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. at the Human Service and Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear. Before you attend a session, you must complete the following registration form, which can be found here. The program, which is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, will run until Dec. 31, 2026.

Free

Green Acton monthly meeting

Zoom

Green Acton works to protect and enhance Acton’s natural environment and resources for present and future generations, and to help resolve the urgent environmental issues that transcend Acton’s boundaries.  The group meets monthly (except for August) on the second Tuesday of the month, usually by zoom but occasionally in person.  To learn more about Green Acton's mission, accomplishments, and ongoing work, visit https://greenacton.org/ To get the agenda and zoom link for the upcoming monthly meeting, email info@greenacton.org In addition to the all-topics monthly meeting, the individual committees hold more specialized meetings;  topical committees are Biodiversity, Energy, Materials (e.g plastics, toxics,

Event Series Acton Community Supper

Acton Community Supper

Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA

How have you been with all this cold weather? Please join us each week to keep warm. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you every Wednesday. February 2025 Menu Feb 5 -- Spaghetti and Meatballs Sponsored by West Acton Baptist Church Feb 12 -- Chicken and Biscuits Sponsored by Mt Calavary Pre-School Feb 19 -- Amish Casserole Sponsored by Boston Metrowest Bible Church Feb 26 -- Chicken and Rice Casserole Sponsored by the Boxborough Minutemen ** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten, nuts, seeds, or dairy. Doors open at 4:15pm. Please, do

Acton Exchange All-Hands Meeting

Zoom or hybrid

The Acton Exchange team holds monthly meetings that are open to our active volunteers and anyone who might want to become a volunteer. If you have an Acton connection and want to contribute to independent community journalism in our town, it is likely that the AE has a role for you, whatever your skill sets and interests might be. Each meeting begins with an opportunity to learn what has been going on at the Acton Exchange, followed by an opportunity to improve our journalism skills. Meetings are either  hybrid (in-person or zoom) or zoom-only.   For this month's venue and

Carlisle Potluck and Contradance

First Religious Society of Carlisle 27 School Street, Carlisle

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. Admission is just $6-10 (self-determined sliding scale) for all ages, along with your tasty and creative contribution for the meal. You'll find us at the lovely Unitarian Church in Carlisle Center on the Common. Navigate to 27 School St, Carlisle MA and look

$6 – $10

Acton Democratic Town Committee Monthly Meeting

Provided after registration

Please join us for our monthly meeting, followed by an optional group dinner. Learn what you can do to help protect Democracy in these perilous times. For location and more information, contact actondtc@gmail.com. We meet at 5:15 for schmoozing, 5:30 meeting, and dinner (pay your own way) immediately following.

Acton Commission on Disabilities presents “Crip Camp”

Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

Acton's Commission on Disabilities and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is showing the award-winning documentary film, "Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution" on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, 1 p.m to 3:30 p.m. at the Acton Senior Center at 30 Sudbury Rd, Rear. Popcorn and beverages provided. Pre-registration is helpful by calling 978-929-6611 and ask for Wanjiku.

Free
Event Series Acton Community Supper

Acton Community Supper

Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA

How have you been with all this cold weather? Please join us each week to keep warm. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you every Wednesday. February 2025 Menu Feb 5 -- Spaghetti and Meatballs Sponsored by West Acton Baptist Church Feb 12 -- Chicken and Biscuits Sponsored by Mt Calavary Pre-School Feb 19 -- Amish Casserole Sponsored by Boston Metrowest Bible Church Feb 26 -- Chicken and Rice Casserole Sponsored by the Boxborough Minutemen ** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten, nuts, seeds, or dairy. Doors open at 4:15pm. Please, do