The Acton Exchange

Memorial Day Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremonies
2025-05-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Acton Boxborough Regional High School, 36 Charter Road, Acton, MA, 01720
Let us come together as a community to remember and honor our nation’s heroes.
Join the Town of Acton Veteran Services Department and Celebration Committee as we pay tribute to our nation’s heroes.
The parade begins at 10 A.M. from the Acton Boxborough Regional High School, proceeds along Hayward Road, Main Street, and Concord Road, with a stop at the Town Common for a brief ceremony before
culminating at Woodlawn Cemetery (on Concord Road) for the main ceremony.
We invite you to stand with us in honoring those who have served our country. Please
note that there is no rain date scheduled for this event.
For more information, please contact James MacRae, Acton Veterans’ Service Officer, at (978) 929-6614 or jmacrae@actonma.gov.

Library: Yarn & Needle Club
2025-05-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and sewers, join the library to work on your project and socialize! We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.

Library: Great Decisions Group Discussion - India
2025-05-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. This months topic will be on India. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library.
India is an emerging major power in world affairs, occupying a pivotal position between China, the United States, and the Global South. Its population size, economy, and geopolitical location ensure that it will be an influential voice in debates and political struggles over global order. What are India’s choices and opportunities for regional and global leadership? How will it maneuver between China and the United States, and what is its role as a voice of the Global South? What opportunities exist for Washington to work with India?
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

I Hiked Acton’s Trails!
2025-05-28 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-06-04 14:30 - 16:00 | MA
Walk the trails in Acton’s conservation areas with the goal of earning a sticker and a sew-on patch! These weekly walks are a joint effort between Acton Conservation Trust and Acton Conservation Division. We’ll walk a different conservation area weekly, on Wednesdays from April 9 to June 11. The location of each hike will be sent out each Sunday before the walk. Once registered, you can join us whenever it suits you.

REGISTER HERE

Acton Community Supper: May
2025-05-28 16:30 - 17:45 | Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church, 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA, 01720
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 2025 menu:
May 7 — Cinco de Mayo – Mexican burrito bake
Sponsored by United Church of Christ Congregational, Boxborough
May 14 — Amish casserole (burger and pasta with cheese)
Sponsored by the Acton Lions Club
May 21 –Pork chops with pasta salad
Sponsored by Friends of Mt. Calvary Community Supper
May 28 — Ravioli and meatballs
Sponsored by Kate Zhong and Friends
** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten, nuts, seeds, or dairy.
Doors open at 4:15pm. Please, do not enter prior so our volunteers can prepare your Supper.
Parking: Park your car in the back parking lot and enter from the walkway to the church door.

Mass Save: Friend of Our Future (Virtual)
2025-05-28 19:00 - 20:15 | Zoom
Was Mass Save the main driver behind last winter’s high utility bills? Energy efficiency expert Mark Dyen argues that, rather than the culprit, Mass Save is actually our path away from high energy bills. Join us as he explores the mission of Mass Save, its funding, and the actual dynamics behind the winter’s steep bills. Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org.
Info and registration at https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/1971

WRAC: Stormwater infrastructure forum
2025-05-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Acton Town Hall, Room 204, 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
The Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) invites you to hear a brief presentation about Acton’s stormwater management program, and a review of the funding mechanisms that could be used to maintain and improve Acton’s stormwater infrastructure. Following the presentation there will be a Question and Answer session, as well as interactive exhibits that will solicit your thoughts on stormwater management and the identified funding mechanisms.
Information about the status of the stormwater system and funding options can be found in this summary.

For more information contact wrac@acton-ma.gov

Spring Book Sale: Members Preview Night
2025-05-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, United States
The Friends of the Acton Libraries will hold a live and in person used book sale. Members of the Friends are invited to a preview of the sale on Friday, May 30 from 7 pm until 9 pm.
Both cash and credit cards are accepted!
Be sure your membership is up to date before the big Friends Used Book Sale so you can have first crack at the great selection of used books at the sale preview. If you aren’t yet a member, you can join on Friday night.
But why wait? Go to the Friends of the Acton Libraries website and pay online! https://friends-of-the-acton-libraries.square.site/
The Friends of the Acton Libraries is a 100% volunteer organization that has a unique remit; we donate funds to Acton’s 8 elementary middle-school and high-school libraries, as well as the 2 town libraries. Our book sales and other activities raise money which we then distribute to these 10 entities. The funds we give to the elementary school libraries represent almost 50% of their book buying budget.
For more information, contact The Friends at friendsofactonlibraries@gmail.com.
Join us on social media at https://www.facebook.com/friendsactonlib. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/friendsactonlib or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/friendsactonlib.

Spring Book Sale: Friends of the Acton Libraries
2025-05-31 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Time to stock up on your summer reading!
Please join us at the spring book sale at Acton Memorial Library!
The Friends of the Acton Libraries is a 100% volunteer organization that has a unique purpose; we donate funds to Acton’s 8 elementary middle-school and high-school libraries, as well as the 2 town libraries. Our book sales and other activities raise money which we then distribute to these 10 entities. The funds we give to the elementary school libraries represent almost 50% of their book buying budget.
Most books are $2.00 each (except kids softcover, which are $1.00). Everything is half-price on Sunday!
For more information, contact The Friends at friendsofactonlibraries@gmail.com.
Join us on social media at https://www.facebook.com/friendsactonlib. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/friendsactonlib or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/friendsactonlib.

Girl Scout Spring Carnival!
2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | St Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 435 Central Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Acton Boxborough Girl Scout Troop 70502 invites you to a Spring Carnival Join us for games, crafts, prizes, community fun — and a LIVE magic show! Join us on May 31 from 10am-12pm at St. Matthew’s in Acton (435 Central Street).

$10 per child or $20 per family.

RSVP by May 28 to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/52PyZsY6e5sGNxFj9

Please note, this is not a drop-off event.

Questions? Please email gstroop.70502@gmail.com.

Richard Amir Piano Concert @ Acton Woman's Club
2025-05-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Acton Woman’s Club, 504 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Richard Amir entertained locally in early March. He was such a hit, the Acton Woman’s Club invited him to perform for the public in the upstairs ballroom of their Federalist-style antique Clubhouse. Richard’s performance is a blend of music and storytelling. After a 40 year career in business, Richard taught himself to play the piano at age 66 and discovered a new career.
This free performance is offered to the public to celebrate the 110th Anniversary of the founding of the Acton Woman’s Club, with financial support from the Acton/Boxborough Cultural Council. For more information about the Club, go to https://theactonwomansclub.org/

House Concert and Jam: Framed Ophelia
2025-06-01 16:00 | 24 Windsor, 24 Windsor Ave., Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Four unique and local improvisers weaving spontaneous compositions in unstructured time:

— Experimental Funky-Noise Jams…
— Psycho/Punk-Bluegrass…
— Varèse-style Percussive Cacophony…
— Bordering on Jazz…
With Framed Ophelia it’s never the same sonic-experience twice!
Walter Horn: keys, Michael Badolato: zendrum,
Tsuyoshi Honjo: saxes, Peter J. Evans: mandolin-clarinet-cassettes

PLEASE BRING AN INSTRUMENT and we’ll open up the proceedings to jam!

Donations accepted.

Library: Sign Up for Adult Summer Reading!
2025-06-02 09:00 - 20:00 | West Acton Citizens’ Library, 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, 01720
Sign up for Adult Summer Reading beginning June 2nd through August 27th! Drop off your completed tickets at either Acton Library location and place them in the container for the prize you’d like to win! Earn raffle tickets by reading books, listening to audiobooks, attending adult library programs, and even for signing up. Winners of the prizes listed below will be announced Friday, August 29th. Please note: adult summer reading tickets can only be used for adult prizes.
For more information and to sign up click this link: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sign-up-for-adult-summer-reading/

COA presents: Exploring Improvisation with Poornima Kirby
2025-06-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
Open to out-of-town seniors for $20, free for Acton seniors.
Come unlock your sense of humor, play and discovery with this 8-week class on the art and fun of improvisation at the Acton Council on Aging (COA)! We’ll play simple improv games, explore short-form and long-form scenarios, and gain tools for building characters on the fly. We’ll also sharpen our listening skills, use our imaginations, and learn how to say “yes, and . . .!” to our fellow improvisors. We’ll even learn how to apply improvisation skills in everyday life to solve problems, increase confidence, and gain insights into human relationships. People with any level of experience are welcome to join! Her classes at the Senior Center are educational and great fun!
No class May 26th

Acton Lions Club: Community Golf Classic
2025-06-02 13:00 | Quail Ridge Country Club, 49 Skyline Drive, Acton, MA, 01720
Play a round of golf and support the Acton Lions Club!
Community Golf Classic 2025, Monday, June 2 at Quail Ridge Golf Club in Acton
Nine Holes with Cart | Best Ball | Shotgun Start
Post-Golf Social by Rapscallion (one beer included with registration)
Food and Drink | Prizes | Raffles
$100 Player / $400 Foursome
Single player registrations will be formed into teams
To register or inquire about hole sponsorships ($100):
David Christmas – 978-560-7101 or
Dan Busse – dbusse1@verizon.net
Checks payable to Acton Lions Club | All proceeds go to those in need.
Cutoff is 72 players so register early!

Acton COA Presents: Live Folk Music Hootenanny!-CANCELED!
2025-06-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
Musicians Howie Rashba and Mel Green will perform familiar and favorite folk music and folk-rock classics. Whether you are a seasoned Hootenanny fan or experiencing one for the first time, this is your opportunity to share in a spirited tradition! Songs such as This Land is Your Land, If I Had a Hammer, Blowin’ in the Wind, and Mr.Tambourine Man are often included. Hootenanny is a term with Scotch-Irish roots that found its way to Appalachia before being popularized in the 1940s by folk legends like Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. Come sing along, clap your hands, stomp your feet, and brighten your day! Howie Rashba and Mel Green have delighted local audiences with their warmth and music including at the New England Folk Festival.

Library: Celebrating the Stories & History of the LGBTQ+ Community with SpeakOUT Boston
2025-06-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Join SpeakOUT Boston as we take a look back at the development of the LGBTQ+ Rights Movement and share the personal stories of local LGBTQ+ people. SpeakOUT’s motto is “Ask Us Anything” and its specialty is raising awareness and opening up a dialogue with their audiences. Come for the stories, the history, and the discussion!
SpeakOUT Boston’ Mission Statement:
SpeakOUT is a community of speakers and volunteers working to create a world free of bias and prejudice by telling the truths of LGBTQ+ lives.
We do so by:
– conducting educational programs about LGBTQ+* lives and issues;
– training individuals and organizations to use public speaking as a means of creating positive cultural change;
– sharing our lives and experiences publicly in order to support those struggling with sexuality and gender identity; and
– educating within the communities we represent about issues that divide us.
We engage audiences in honest dialogue, and in keeping with our motto “Ask Us Anything,” invite any questions that may challenge harmful stereotypes and misconceptions.
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Workshop: Economic Development Plan Presentation
2025-06-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Acton Recreation Center, 50 Audubon Hill, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
The Town of Acton seeks feedback on the final draft of the Strategic Economic Development Action Plan (SEPAC).
Please send feedback to planning@actonma.gov by June 3rd 12:00 PM.
Link to Plan: https://doc.actonma.gov/dsweb/View/Collection-19241
The Economic Development Committee will host RKG Associates who will present a final plan release.
For virtual access via Zoom:
https://actonma.zoom.us/j/96275905703
Phone one-tap:
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Join via audio:
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+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Webinar ID: 962 7590 5703
International numbers

Public Meeting: Strategic Plan for Economic Development
2025-06-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Acton Recreation Center, 50 Audubon Hill, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Hosted by the EDC (Economic Development Committee), Planning Division and RKG Associates.
Final Strategic Plan Presentation. What are the benefits of Economic Development?

Acton Community Supper: June
2025-06-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church, 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA, 01720
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 4 — Mediterranean Chicken with Rice Pilaf
Sponsored by West Acton Baptist Church
June 11 — BBQ Night: Pork Chops with Roasted Veggies
Sponsored by Chaves Heating and Air Conditioning
June 18 — Ballpark Night! Hot Dogs with all the Fixin’s
Sponsored by Boston Metro West Bible Church of Littleton
June 25 — Italian Summer Supper: Antipasto Salad and Meatball Subs
Sponsored by Friends of Community Supper
** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten, nuts, seeds, or dairy.
Doors open at 4:15pm. Please, do not enter prior so our volunteers can prepare your Supper.
Parking: Park your car in the back parking lot and enter from the walkway to the church door.

Acton COA presents: PRIDE Pizza & Improvisation Games for the LGBTQ+ Community
2025-06-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
Hosted by Julie Nowak (she/any), LGBTQIA+ Initiative Coordinator, Springwell Elder Services
Enjoy some delicious pizza and give your wits a good workout with some hilarious improv games! We play cooperatively, not competitively (and enjoy a LOT of laughs)! You’re always free to pass, choose another card, and/or get a little help! You don’t have to act and the games are fun and fast-moving! Rainbow elders and allies from Acton and beyond are warmly welcome to join the fun of playing these unusual, easy-to-learn games:
Poetry for Neanderthals – Get creative communicating your historic discoveries using only the smallest words!
On a Scale of One to T-Rex – Unleash your inner dinosaur, tree, or wacky waver in this zany, expressive game!
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.

Danny’s Place Spring Showcase
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Danny’s Place, 543 Mass Ave., Acton, MA, 01720
Get ready to be inspired! Join us at Danny’s Place for our Spring Showcase, a vibrant event where youth-led innovation takes center stage. Meet the incredible teens behind powerful community projects like a Senior Prom for adults, a model of our sister towns, rubik’s cube education, and so much more from the U-Project cohort.
✨ Hands-on activity stations✨ Youth-led project exhibits✨ Silent auction with local prizes✨ Free food provided by 110 Grill & Evviva Trattoria
Whether you’re a parent, community member, educator, or just curious, you’re invited! Come see what happens when young people are given the space and support to lead with purpose.
Attendance is free — all ages welcome.
RSVP at dannys-place.org/celebration

ABRHS Project Graduation Volunteers Needed!
2025-06-06 21:00 - 2025-06-07 08:00 | Acton Boxborough Regional High School, 36 Charter Road, Acton, MA, 01720
For over 34 years, we’ve hosted a substance-free Project Graduation Grad Night for ABRHS seniors, thanks to dedicated volunteers and generous donors. Join us in our mission to provide a safe celebration, free from alcohol and drugs, exclusively for the graduating seniors of Acton-Boxborough Regional High School.
For more info, go here.
There are still many tasks that need helpers, from food prep to running games to chaperoning, to Saturday morning cleanup (after you get a full nights sleep!).
Volunteer for a shift here.

Library: Discover Magical Totems: Silk Road Origami Fun
2025-06-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

Paper, magic, and imagination — a fun, cross-cultural origami adventure for all ages! Participants will explore storytelling through the creation of symbolic totems inspired by the Silk Road.
Sign up on our website: Silk Road origami workshop.
Info Concept: Ancient East Asian Lunar Year, Astronomy, Silk Road Zodiac signs.
Materials will be provided: origami paper, decorative pattern prints.
End result: Origami art pieces with Chinese zodiac sings of 2025.
Concept: Silk Road Zodiac signs art, unfolds blessings and joy with the Origami.
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Library: Mindful Silk Road Calligraphy Workshop: Write your story in every stroke
2025-06-07 14:30 - 16:00 | Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720

A creative calligraphy journey for all ages. Inspired by the timeless spirit of East and West, participants will learn to write their names and personal values in beautiful, expressive styles. This workshop has been very well received in many communities.
Sign up on our website: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mindful-silk-road-calligraphy-workshop-write-your-story-in-every-stroke/
Info Concept: How humans communicate on the Silk Road, how people tried to cross language barriers.
Materials will be provided: calligraphy brush, ink, rice paper, artist-designed patterned seal, and pad.
End result: Use a unique but easy-to-understand writing system to write your own core-value.
Concept: Mindfulness. Integration and coworker of culture, language, information.
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Acton Community Chorus: Celebrating Female Icons
2025-06-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-08 16:00 - 18:00 | MA
The Acton Community Chorus proudly presents their spring concert celebrating legendary female icons on Saturday, June 7th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, June 8th at 4:00 PM. Now in their 41st season, the chorus will perform beloved hits from a diverse range of powerhouse artists including Aretha Franklin, Lady Gaga, Bonnie Raitt, Dolly Parton, Chappell Roan, and many more. This musical tribute promises to showcase the extraordinary contributions women have made across various musical genres.
Join the celebration at Great Road Church in Acton. Tickets are available now on the chorus’s website at www.ActonCommunityChorus.org. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience these timeless classics. We hope to see you there!

ACT: Spring Nature Walk with Boot Boutwell
2025-06-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Provided after registration
Join the Acton Conservation Trust (ACT) for a walk with our favorite storyteller and naturalist, Roland “Boot” Boutwell. Boot will lead us on a walk of 1-2 miles, identifying plants and trees along the way. Listen to stories of the woods and view seasonal growth in a new light. Boot teaches nature programs and leads nature walks for Sudbury Valley Trustees and other local conservation trusts.
Parking and meeting location will be sent a few days before the event.This is a members only event. If you’re not a member, please join here before registering.
This event is free and children aged 5 and over are welcome. No pets (except service animals) are allowed. Click HERE to register. Registration is limited to 15 people. After that, people will be placed on a waitlist.
For questions, please contact Jody at jharris.actonconservationtrust@gmail.com.
