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  • Acton COA Invites You to Comedy Scene Study with Poornima Kirby

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Open to out-of-towners 60+ starting April 6th for $20/series Come tickle your funny bone through an exploration of the art, science and silliness of comedy! Whether you are the class clown or worry you haven’t a funny bone in your body, this class is a perfect place to express (or discover) your inner comedian. In early weeks, we’ll learn the principles of comedy scenes through improvisational games. After the first week, students will each be assigned a comedic monologue and scene from a classic comedic writer from Shakespeare to Moliere to Noel Coward to Neil Simon and more. Over the

  • Library: Teaching Tech @ West – Resume Basics

    West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

    Sign up on the program page on our website here!  This month’s topic: Resume Basics No experience necessary—just bring your questions and curiosity! Please bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop if you have one. If you don't have a laptop, one can be supplied for you.

  • Library: Teaching Tech @ AML – Resume Basics

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

    Sign up on the program page on our wesbite here!  This month’s topic: Resume Basics. No experience necessary—just bring your questions and curiosity! Please bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop if you have one. If you don't have a laptop, one can be supplied for you.

    Free
  • Library: ADHD Family Q&A – Real Questions, Real-Life Strategies

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

    Sign up on the program page on our wesbite here! Join certified ADHD Coach, Lindsay Binette, Founder of The Wavy Brain, for this casual, drop-in session that will offer practical, evidence-informed strategies you can use right away—no jargon, no guilt.  

    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
  • Library: Virtual – Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads

    Provided after registration

    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), monthly 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 story lines! We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelyn's many enthusiastic reviews. Sign up here for the Zoom link!

    Free
  • Library: Annual Plant Swap at West Acton Citizens’ Library

    West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

    For more information check out the program page on our wesbite here! Hosted by Acton Garden Club Join fellow plant enthusiasts for the West Acton Citizens' Library 3rd Annual Plant Swap.

  • 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
  • Acton COA Invites You to Comedy Scene Study with Poornima Kirby

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Open to out-of-towners 60+ starting April 6th for $20/series Come tickle your funny bone through an exploration of the art, science and silliness of comedy! Whether you are the class clown or worry you haven’t a funny bone in your body, this class is a perfect place to express (or discover) your inner comedian. In early weeks, we’ll learn the principles of comedy scenes through improvisational games. After the first week, students will each be assigned a comedic monologue and scene from a classic comedic writer from Shakespeare to Moliere to Noel Coward to Neil Simon and more. Over the

  • Acton Recreation: Garden Therapy

    Acton Recreation Center 50 Audubon Hill, Acton, MA, United States

    Garden Therapy with Cathy Fochtman, Master Gardener Heirloom Chrysanthemum Growing Workshop Take a break from your busy day to relax, unwind, and create beautiful seasonal floral arrangements to brighten your home! Your instructor, Cathy Fochtman, has been teaching Acton Recreation classes since 2000 and loves sharing hands-on plant projects with participants. She is a member of the Acton Garden Club, a Massachusetts Master Gardener (MMGA, Inc.), holds a certificate in Horticultural Therapy from the Horticulture Therapy Institute, and is an accredited Flower Show Judge with National Garden Clubs, Inc. Join Cathy for a creative, calming, and inspiring botanical workshop!

    $35
  • Acton Youth Film Festival Screening

    ActonTV 16a Craig Road, Acton

    Films from teens in Acton and neighboring towns; all genres accepted. Films must be submitted by April 10.  

    Free