The Senior High Youth Fellowship (SHYF) is hosting a chili cook-off to raise money for their mission trip to West Virginia in April. Come to Hartman Hall to learn more about the type of work we do there, and come to try some amazing chili! The attendance fee is $5 per person, $15 for families of 4 or more. If you wish to vote for the best chili, it’s $1 per  voting ticket, $5 for 6, $10 for 12. Donations are always welcome.

Sign up on the program page on our website.  Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or a complete beginner, come learn new techniques, share ideas, and enjoy crafting in community. This month's craft will be: Fabric Pumpkins. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Sign up for the Zoom link on the program page on the Ashland Public Library website.  We're excited to welcome Travis Ireland back to discuss the best American whiskeys to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Revolutionary War! You may be surprised at how many wonderful whiskeys made right here in the good old U.S. of A.! Learn a bit of history and BYO to do a virtual taste test with Travis, who will be recommending some of his favorites. You must be 21 or older to participate in taste testing but all are welcome to join and learn. Hope you

Sign up on the program page on our website. Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or a complete beginner, come learn new techniques, share ideas, and enjoy crafting in community. This month's craft will be: Fabric Pumpkins. Reasonable 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.

Come join us at the Senior Center for Energy Bingo! It’s just like regular bingo—only a bit more electric (get it?). Learn how to save money with state and local energy efficiency programs, while enjoying a fun afternoon of bingo hosted by the Acton Sustainability Office. Topics will include the Acton Clean Energy Coaching Program, Home Energy Assessments, heat pumps, renewable energy, weatherization, subsidized appliances, electric vehicles, and more! No prior knowledge is needed—just come ready to learn and have fun. Members of the Sustainability Office will be available for questions after the game until 3:30 and take-home resources will

The AML Book Group meets the third Tuesday of the month. All are welcome, no registration required. Copies of the books will be available at the circulation desk. Please check the Program Calendar for discussion dates and times. This month's book is: Consilience by Edward O. Wilson Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

AB Forward is the committee to create a strategic plan for the future of the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District. AB Forward requests community feedback about reorganization options at one of three community forums: Tuesday, Oct 21 at the ABRHS auditorium Monday, Oct 27 at the Blanchard Memorial School gym Thursday, Oct 30  - Virtual (registration and link to follow)