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  • Acton 250: Declaring Independence Then & Now

    Acton Congregational Church 12 Concord Road, Acton, MA, United States

    Join the Acton 250 Committee and Freedom's Way National Heritage Area for a play recounting when the Acton Town Meeting put its support behind the proposed Declaration of Independence that took place on June 14th, 1776. Based on historical research, Acton, along with several communities, will take part in this series commemorating the momentum behind the Declaration of Independence. Visit Acton-MA.gov/250 and https://freedomsway.org/ for more information. Light Refreshments Will Be Served. Parking can be found at the Church, behind the Fire Station, and behind Town Hall.

    Free
  • Library: Gentle Yoga with Revolution Yoga

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

    This class is all levels and beginner friendly. Bring your own yoga mat! Sign up here!

  • Time Travel Theatrical: My Dearest Friend

    Great Road Church 257 Great Road, Acton, MA

    My Dearest Friend, both a civics lesson and love story, is about the American Revolution and the founding of the United States revealed through the rich, witty and passionate correspondence between Abigail and John Adams. They spent years apart, sometimes on separate continents, but stayed intensely in love for more than half a century. The Adams’ are remembered today as two key architects of America’s enduring legacy: democracy, freedom, the rule of law and government by the people, responsible to the needs of the people. Their love story changed the world. 

    Free
  • Library: Virtual – Big Asian Energy with Author John Wang

    Zoom

    In his groundbreaking leadership book, John Wang, author of Big Asian Energy, offers research-backed guidance for Asian Americans to embody their most confident selves in business, relationships, and their everyday lives. It's time to embrace your inner brilliance, and let it be recognized. Join John for a talk about his book. A Q&A will follow. Sign up for the Zoom link here!

    Free
  • Library: AML Book Discussion Group

    Library: AML Book Discussion Group
    Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group. Check this link to see this month's and upcoming month's books: https://www.actonmemoriallibrary.org/kids-teens-and-adults/just-for-adults/book-groups/ Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

    Free
  • Time Travel Theatrical: My Dearest Friend

    Great Road Church 257 Great Road, Acton, MA

    My Dearest Friend, both a civics lesson and love story, is about the American Revolution and the founding of the United States revealed through the rich, witty and passionate correspondence between Abigail and John Adams. They spent years apart, sometimes on separate continents, but stayed intensely in love for more than half a century. The Adams’ are remembered today as two key architects of America’s enduring legacy: democracy, freedom, the rule of law and government by the people, responsible to the needs of the people. Their love story changed the world. 

    Free
  • Acton COA Presents: Living Well, Staying Connected Series

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Beginning on May 27: Join us for a five-week group designed to help you build practical tools for wellbeing while connecting with others. Each week, you’ll learn science-backed mental health skills in a supportive setting, including mindful awareness, stress management, and ideas for finding meaning and fulfillment in everyday life. The series is led by Jenn Staples, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Founder of guts, a nonprofit dedicated to making evidence-based mental health tools accessible to the community. Participants will be asked to complete brief surveys during the series to help us understand what is most helpful and how we can continue improving

    Free
  • Acton Community Supper – June

    Acton Community Supper – June
    Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA

    Join us at our All Sit Down Supper! We welcome all our guests inside to join neighbors and friends at the tables in Fellowship Hall. Welcome Summer! We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you. June 2026 Menu June 3         Creamy Tuscan Chicken Sponsored by Boston Metro West Bible Church of Littleton June 10      Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes Sponsored by Mt Calvary Luthern Church June 17      Chicken Noodle Casserole Sponsored by Friends of Mt Calvary Community Supper June 24      Baked Pork Chops Sponsored by The Densen Family - In Memory of Lynne’s Mother: Patricia Nicolaysen   **

    Free
  • Design Public Hearing Safety Improvements at Great Road

    Acton Town Hall 472 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

    The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed isolated pedestrian safety and intersection improvements along Great Road (Route 2A/119) in Acton, MA. All views and comments submitted in response to the hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible.

  • Library: Virtual – Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads

    Zoom

    Sign up here for the Zoom link! Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next? Join bookstagrammer, Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads), quarterly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books, as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines! We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelyn's many enthusiastic reviews. This program is in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.

    Free