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  • Acton COA Presents: Shall We Dance? Classical Music Piano Program with Sivan Etedgee

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Enjoy an hour of classical music for the piano inspired by dancing with Sivan Etedgee, who blends performance with lecture. Composers include Bach, Chopin, Granados, and more! Sivan Etedgee appears frequently as a recitalist, chamber musician, and lecturer, giving many performances and presentations each year. He is also a dedicated piano teacher. His programs at the Senior Center are always enthusiastically received! Open to out-of-towners age 60+ for $5

    Free – $5
  • Opioid Settlement: What’s it all about

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

    The Opioid Settlement is a stream of funding for Massachusetts cities and towns to address substance misuse and substance use disorder. The fund is a result of a class action lawsuit against makers and distributors of opioids from the early 2000's to the date of the settlement by the Attorney General's Office. Each community's funding is based on a few factors, but the really important thing to know is how we can spend the money. To understand this, we will review the scope of substance use disorders and supports to help people lead healthier lives. Presented by Acton's Director of

    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
  • Library: Teaching Tech @ West – Interview Basics

    West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

    Sign up on the program page on our website here! This month’s topic: Interview Basics No experience necessary—just bring your questions and curiosity!

  • Acton Community Supper – May

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

    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 2026 Menu May 6     Cinco de Mayo Taco Casserole Sponsored by Boston MetroWest Bible Church of Littleton May 13    Pork Schnitzel  Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia May 20     Spaghetti and Meatballs Sponsored by Friends of Mt. Calvary Community Supper May 27     Oven Roasted Pollack with Fresh Tomatoes Sponsored by West Acton Baptist Church ** Please note

    Free
  • Library: Teaching Tech @ AML – Interview Basics

    Acton Memorial Library Conference Room (2nd floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    Sign up on the program page on our website here! This month’s topic: Interview Basics No experience necessary—just bring your questions and curiosity!

  • Library: Movie Night – Craft Cinema Event!

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

    Sign up on the program page on our website here! Bring a craft and join us for a viewing of Pride & Prejudice (2005)!

  • STEM Career Night for High School Students

    Discovery Museum 177 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

    Discovery Museum invites high school students excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics to a free event to learn more about STEM careers. Entrepreneurs, academics, and professionals from companies including SolidWorks, Draper Labs, Eversource, Analog Devices, and more will be on hand to meet students and provide insight into their career paths and advice. 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

    Free
  • 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
  • Iron Work Farm: 4th Sunday open houses

    Iron Work Farm: 4th Sunday open houses
    Jones Tavern 128 Main St, Acton, MA, United States +1 more

    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). A highlight this month at the Faulkner Homestead as part of Freedom’s Way Heritage Association’s “Hidden Treasures” program will be a focus on the Faulkner family’s huge 19th-century barn, which stood on Faulkner Hill until destroyed by arson in 1938.  The granite barn cellar still stands, and can be visited today as one of the historic sites on the homestead’s six-acre property. We will also welcome back members of the Nashoba Valley Weavers Guild to

    Free
  • Iron Work Farm: 4th Sunday open houses

    Iron Work Farm: 4th Sunday open houses
    Jones Tavern 128 Main St, Acton, MA, United States +1 more

    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). A highlight this month at the Faulkner Homestead as part of Freedom’s Way Heritage Association’s “Hidden Treasures” program will be a focus on the Faulkner family’s huge 19th-century barn, which stood on Faulkner Hill until destroyed by arson in 1938.  The granite barn cellar still stands, and can be visited today as one of the historic sites on the homestead’s six-acre property. We will also welcome back members of the Nashoba Valley Weavers Guild to

    Free
  • Acton Minutemen: Memorial Day Volleys

    Isaac Davis Monument Across from Town Hall, Acton, MA

    The Acton Minutemen will commemorate our heroes of military service with a ceremonial volley and wreath laying at the following locations prior to the Acton Memorial Day ceremony: Town Common, Isaac Davis Monument, Main Street across from Town Hall North Acton Cemetery, 10 North Street Quimby Square, (Exchange Hall) corner of Main and School Streets. Fort Pond Brook in South Acton Edwards Square, corner of Central Street and Mass. Ave. Mount Hope Cemetery, 160 - 174 Central Street Details at actonminutemen.org.

    Free