Events

A long-time Acton resident is leaving town. Big estate/moving sale. Rain or Shine. Furniture, lamps, vases, wool sweaters, paintings, etc. Cash only, bring bills.  Nothing under $2.

The landscape for immigration enforcement has changed. The QUIET SURGE is HERE and happening in our communities. Please join us to learn how you can make a difference and help keep our neighbors and community safe.   Organized by the Acton Boxborough Racial Justice Collaborative and Indivisible Acton Area.

Sign up here! This is not a structured lesson, just an opportunity to dance socially with others.

We're thrilled to welcome herstorian Gracia Collins Rich, Independent Scholar, Author and Avid Reader to our virtual stage. She will be discussing the extraordinary efforts of Black Americans whose invaluable contributions during the Revolutionary War helped bring about U.S. Independence. Sign up here!

Looking for ways to lower your energy bills, reduce drafts, or add AC to your home? Join the Acton Sustainability Office & the Town of Acton’s partnered home performance contractor, Colt Home Services to learn how you can reduce energy costs & improve home comfort using Mass Save’s energy efficiency incentives. We will discuss weatherization, window sealing & replacement, heat pump air conditioning, & how you can sign up for a no-cost Home Energy Assessment! Did you know that if you rent or own a single-family home or a condo in a 1-4 unit building, you are eligible to receive

No experience necessary—just bring your questions and curiosity! Sign up here!

We all share one activity that can have a significant impact on climate change–the food we eat! Eating more plant-based meals is an immediate and DELICIOUS way to put less CO2 into the atmosphere. Come taste wonderful vegetarian and vegan dishes from across our community and bring a dish of your own based on veggies, fruits, grains, beans, or nuts. It can be as simple or as complicated as you like. Enjoy a cooking demo and special resources. Be part of something healthy, resilient, and YUMMY! For more information and to sign up, see  https://energizeacton.org/event/celebration-of-plant-based-meals/. Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org and the

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 topic,