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Acton COA Presents: All About Wetlands with Ian Bergemann

Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

Are you curious about what types of wetlands there are? Or which species are native to wetlands? Explore the wonderful world of wetlands with the Acton Conservation Division’s Community Conservation Specialist, Ian Bergemann. The presentation will take a deep dive into how to identify different wetland environments, why wetlands are often seen as bad places, and how wetlands are protected. Lastly, we will explore how wetlands protect us!

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Library: West Acton Citizens’ Library Book Discussion Group

West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

West Acton Citizens' Library, 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, MA, 01720 Join your fellow community members at the West Acton Citizens' Library for a lively book discussion led by our Librarians. Limited copies of the book in multiple formats will be available at the West Acton branch. First come, first serve. All are welcome! Sign up on our website: Citizens' Library book group. This months book is: Endpapers By: Jennifer Savran Kelly It's 2003,and artist Dawn Levit is stuck. A bookbinder who works at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, she spends all day repairing old books but hasn’t created anything of her own

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 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

Library: Pride Book Group

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

Join your fellow community members at Acton Memorial Library for a lively book discussion this Pride, led by Librarian Olivia. Limited copies of the book in multiple formats will be available at Acton Memorial Library. First come, first serve. All are welcome! Sign up on our website: Pride Book Group. The Book is: Endpapers By: Jennifer Savran Kelly A sharply written, page-turning, and evocative debut, Endpapers is an unforgettable story about the journey toward authenticity and the hard conversations we owe ourselves in pursuit of a world where no one has to hide. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by

Public Information Meeting: Road Improvements on Rt 2 at Piper/Taylor Rd.

Acton Town Hall, Room 204 472 Main Street, Acton, MA

Mass Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will hold an information meeting about changes to the Route 2 and Route 111 intersection at Piper and Taylor Road. MassDOT will discuss proposed new traffic signals, turning lanes, pavement markings and signs as well as bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. View the Public Notice

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Wireless Zone Verizon

Wireless Zone Verizon 295 Main Street, Acton

Join us for a special ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Wireless Zone Verizon to their newly remodeling store.  Not only will this ribbon cutting ceremony be held, but on Saturday the store is planning fun activities for all!

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Discovery Museum Free Friday Nights

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

Visitors can enjoy the Museum and the Discovery Woods outdoor nature playscape and Treehouse with free admission from 4:30pm to 8:00pm every Friday night from June 20 until Labor Day. Reservations are no longer required nor accepted. The Museum will gratefully accept non-perishable food items for Open Table and Acton Food Pantry in lieu of admission, though a food donation is not required for admission. Thank you to the following local businesses that made this summer’s free admission Friday nights possible: June 20 - Dube Construction Management June 27 - Enterprise Bank July 4    ** Closed for Independence Day **

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Event Series FreeBee Market: Boxborough

FreeBee Market: Boxborough

Boxborough FreeBee Network 30 Middle Road, Boxborough, MA, United States

The FreeBee Network and Market was formed in the wake of the pandemic, and a large local apartment fire. These experiences emphasized the importance of a central, volunteer-driven team to connect neighbors to share access to food, resources, and services.  For more information, see Boxborough FreeBee Network and Market.

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American Radio Relay League 2025 Field Day

Concord Rod and Gun Club 74 Strawberry Hill Road, Concord, MA, United States

American Radio Relay League Field Day is a radio communications event that brings together amateur radio operators (also called “hams”) within your community. The theme for 2025 Field Day is “Radio Connects” – highlighting the many ways that wireless technology connects people across distances near and far. The event is part picnic, campout, practice for emergencies, informal contest, and most of all, fun! ARRL Field Day is the most popular ham radio activity held annually in the US and Canada. On the fourth weekend in June each year, more than 31,000 hams get together with their radio clubs, schools, or friends

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Library: Paying For Education with CFA Society Boston

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

This program explores various methods for financing higher education, including scholarships, grants, student loans, and work-study opportunities. It aims to help students and families make informed decisions by comparing the benefits and drawbacks of each option. Whether you're just starting to plan or already in school, this presentation will break things down in a way that's easy to understand.

Library: Summer Sewing Series – Introduction to Sewing Machines

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

Want to learn how to make your own clothes but don't know where to start? Join our Summer Sewing Series! We're starting off with an Introduction to Sewing Machines! You'll learn the basics of how a machine works and the steps to sewing your very own Corner Bookmark!! Sewing machines are limited, so if possible, please bring your own!! Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-sewing-series/  Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Please reach out to library@actonma.gov and include a description of the accommodation you will need, including as much

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