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Library: Virtual – In Conversation with Romance Author Rachel Reid

Zoom

Do love sports romances? With a tagline of "I like to write cute smut about hockey players and other people", you really can't go wrong! We're excited to chatting with romance author Rachel Reid who our romance book club has dubbed, "the queen of M/M hockey romance". So, even though it's hot outside, join us for this discussion with one of our favorite authors, writing one of our favorite romance sub-genres. Sign up for the Zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6117460384941/WN_NUQgjdeHS9qxLnX_VmAJIg#/registration This is in partner with the Ashland Public Library

Acton Exchange All-Hands Meeting

Acton Exchange All-Hands Meeting

Zoom or hybrid

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

Acton COA Presents: Assistance Signing Up For COA Notifications with Sarah

Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

One of the major ways the Council on Aging gets the word out about program cancellations is through automated notifications. You can also choose to be notified when the monthly newsletter has been posted online. Drop by the Senior Center and our intern Sarah will walk you through the steps to receive notifications! Bring your smart phone, laptop or tablet. You can also sign up directly at www.actoncoa.com/list.aspx and select which notifications you want and whether to be notified by email or text. Open to all 60+/free

Library: Getting Started with Genealogy

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

Ready to learn more about your family history? Let’s discuss the basic forms and tenets of genealogical research. We’ll also review types of repositories, websites, and educational opportunities for your journey through personal history.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: bTone Fitness Acton

bTone Fitness 389 Mass Ave, Acton

Join us for special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome a new business to Acton!  bTone Fitness Acton will be opening soon in our community.  Please help welcome them to our wonderful business community!

Free

Nature Play Festival at Discovery Museum

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

Discovery Museum invites you to have fun, explore, and learn at our free Nature Play Festival!  Local businesses will join us to offer immersive nature-based activities throughout our campus including Invasive Plant Papermaking, Mud Kitchen, Bug Hunts, Log and Rock Flipping, and more. Explore our accessible giant Treehouse and Discovery Woods nature playscape, and take a guided Nature Walk on the conservation land that abuts our campus. The fun will continue indoors with our STEM-based galleries and hands-on activities. There will be food, music, and fun as we connect with nature and appreciate the wonderful planet we all call home. Admission is free.

Free

Discovery Museum: Nature Play Festival

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

Have fun, explore, and learn outdoors and inside at Discovery Museum’s free Nature Play Festival! We will gather with our community and local businesses to offer immersive nature-based activities throughout our campus including Invasive Plant Papermaking, Mud Kitchen, Bug Hunts, Log and Rock Flipping, and so much more.  Explore our inclusive, accessible, and giant Treehouse and Discovery Woods nature playscape, and take a guided Nature Walk on the conservation land that abuts our campus. The fun continues indoors with our STEM-based galleries and hands-on activities. Sensory accommodations include a Take-a-Break tent, an ASL interpreter onsite 11:30am to 3:00pm, and ASL

Free
Discovery Museum Free Friday Nights

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 **

Free

NARA: Kashmir – The Spirit of Led Zeppelin featuring Jean Violet

NARA Park 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, United States

Experience the Epic Return of Physical Graffiti in 2025!  Celebrating the album's 50th anniversary. For tickets and more information about the event: https://kashmirnara.eventbrite.com For info about the band: https://ledzeppelintribute.com/  

$20 – $25

Library: Immigrant Songs: Music of New England’s Diasporas

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

In these programs you will hear interpretations of Irish traditional songs and music from the British Isles, Acadian/French Canadian music, music of our Jewish communities, and songs from Africa, Central Asia, and the Far East. I feel the music is a representation of ourselves and the ever-changing population that calls our towns and cities home. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.  

Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market

Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market

Elm Street Playground Elm Street, Acton, MA, United States

Stock up on local produce and artisanal goods while you enjoy music, artisan offerings, our community table . . . and friends and neighbors. Every Sunday, 10AM - 1PM, June 15  - October 12.

Acton COA Presents Tech Assistance with Matt

Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

AB student Matt will be here to assist you with any of your tech needs or questions. No appointment necessary just stop by and see him in the lounge. Open to all ages 60+