Nationally renowned sculptor and Acton resident Meredith Bergmann produced inspiring monuments to many great Americans. Her artistic process includes learning about each figure as she creates the bronze statue. Phillis Wheatley (c. 1753 - December 5, 1784), whose bronze statue appears in the Boston Women's Memorial in Boston, is one such monument. She is considered the first African American author of a published book of poetry. Come learn about Phillis and Meredith's other subjects.  This talk is the 13th in the series sponsored by the Acton 250 Committee leading up to April 19, 2025. All are welcome in Room 204

The Town of Acton requests the pleasure of your company to join us in celebrating the grand opening of the Silver Girl Restaurant with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Please RSVP by March 3 if you plan to attend: economicdevelopment@actonma.gov

Acton resident Jerry Vabulas will be the featured clarinet soloist at the Concord Band’s Winter Concert, playing Concerto for Clarinet and Wind Band by Óscar Navarro. The concert, titled Music from Warm Places, will also feature music by Nubia Jaime-Donjuan, Shelley Hanson, Terry White, and Lewis Buckley, and a guest performance by the Area 9 Saxophone Quartet. Cost: The concert admission is free, with a $20 donation requested.

We invite the Community to join us for a meaningful and reflective service as we mark the closing/decommissioning of our beloved church building and release the ministry and building back to the community. This special liturgy will honor the years of worship, fellowship, and service that have shaped our faith community. It will include prayers, hymns, readings, and a time to share treasured memories. The service will celebrate the joyful moments we’ve experienced together, while also acknowledging the grief of this transition. We’ll reflect on the history of our church and give thanks for the contributions of those who have been

The Domestic Violence Services Network (DVSN) is offering a three week 3-week, 40-hour classroom training at the Lexington Police Department, 1575 Massachusetts Ave.   Classroom training sessions are scheduled for Monday & Wednesday Evenings: 3:00 PM to 6:15 PM and Friday Days: 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM, beginning on Monday, March 10. For those who will activate as volunteer advocates, another 10 to 12 hours of supervised field training will take place after successful completion of the classroom segment. Call (978) 318-3421 or email training@dvsn.org  for more information and/or to request an application. Applications are due no later than Friday, February

Acton Council on Aging (COA) invites you to come by the Senior Center to play pool, snack on some pizza, and socialize! We’ll also have ping pong available if our new table arrives in time. Free event open to older adults in the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) community and allies from Acton and surrounding towns. Please sign up so we have enough pizza either with the Council on Aging at seniorcenter@actonma.gov, 978-929-6652 or directly to Chris Chirokas at cchirokas@actonma.gov and same phone number.

Jaimee Joroff plays the Celtic harp and tells Irish stories before Stephen Collins’ performs his one-man show: "Irish Voices". Light lunch, followed by a short business meeting and the program. For an invitation, please email awc01720@gmail.com or call 978 263-5275. The Acton Woman’s  Club is open to any woman living or working in Acton or surrounding towns.

We need your help to create a plan for housing solutions that contribute toward a healthy, equitable, and prosperous Acton! Housing Production Plan Open House Where:  Acton Memorial Library When:   Wednesday, March 12th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM This open house will focus on creating the strategies that will help achieve the draft goals established at the last public forum. View the Flyer... For more information, contact planning@actonma.gov or call 978-929-6631.