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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! This month's book is: Vera Wong's guide to snooping by Sutanto Sign up here.
Are you eager for Spring? It’s coming! We just need to be patient at this time of year. Please join us each week to keep warm. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you every Wednesday. March 2026 menu March 4 Mediterranean Chicken Sponsored by Congregation Beth Elohim Sisterhood March 11 Roast Pork Tenderloin Sponsored by United Christ Church of Boxborough March 18 Our St Patrick’s Day Shepherd’s Pie Sponsored by Faith Evangelical Free Church March 25 Herb Roasted Chicken Sponsored by St John Evangelical Lutheran Church Dinner is served 4:30pm – 5:30pm Doors open at
For Adults! Join for some chatting, music, and crafting! This month's craft is: Mini Canvas Painting Paint a mini canvas for April's "What do you love about the library?" Art Show! Sign up here.
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
Please join us in person and meet our Board of Directors as we recap the highlights of our 35th anniversary year and take a look at what lies ahead. We hope you will be part of a community discussion to share your thoughts and ideas about furnishing the future. Light refreshments will be served. The meeting is free to attend, but please register here.
Val Walker’s winter session of Words Galore will meet for four weeks via Zoom for fun and lively word play and brain twisters—a logophile’s paradise! Learn new words, explore the history of old words and delve into the origins of words. Enjoy limericks, riddles, famous quotes, puns, and fascinating trivia about trendy words. Play guessing games with the dictionary and words-within-word games. Contact the COA at seniorcenter@actonma.gov to receive the Zoom link. Val Walker, MS, is an educator, blogger and author. She offers her wordplay and poetry classes at many Senior Centers and enjoys sparking our wits and encouraging lighthearted
Life in the U.S. during the 1970s blended the momentum of 1960s activism with a growing sense of political distrust and economic uncertainty. On the plus side social movements remained powerful with civil rights continuing and women pushing harder for equal rights and reproductive freedom. Culturally, the decade was vibrant and diverse. Music ranged from disco to rock to soul, fashion embraced bold colors and expressive styles, and television and film became increasingly influential in shaping national identity. On the negative side many continued to protest the Vietnam War and political scandals like Watergate and Nixon's resignation deepened public skepticism toward
Who: For athletes in grades 6-8 When: Thursday, March 12 6th Graders: 3:30-5:00 ($30); 7-8th Graders: 3:00-5:00 ($40) Where: ABRHS lower gym Great opportunity for potential future high school track athletes to learn from the existing athletes! No prior experience needed. How to Participate: Cash/Check/Venmo to be paid at start of clinic Bring running shoes and a water bottle To register, email abrhs.track@gmailcom
AB STEAM invites K-12 students and their parents to play math games including Domino Math, Sudoku, Set, KenKen, and computer coding. Join the open house for fun, games and light refreshments.
The Carlisle Dance, with its accompanying potluck dinner, is known as the most sociable dance in the area. Arrive at 6:30 for dinner and conversation, and then dance from 8 until 10. Live music by the Carlisle Band, who bring an eclectic collection of instruments. Outstanding local callers call mostly contradances, plus occasional square and circle dances. Admission is just $6-10 (self-determined sliding scale) for all ages, along with your tasty and creative contribution for the meal. You'll find us at the lovely Unitarian Church in Carlisle Center on the Common. Navigate to 27 School St, Carlisle MA and look
For Adults! Join for some chatting, music, and crafting! This month's craft is: Mini Canvas Painting Paint a mini canvas for April's "What do you love about the library?" Art Show! Sign up here.
What does a river sound like when you really listen? Join OARS for an immersive evening inspired by nature’s soundscapes. Hear the voices of our rivers, see their sounds come alive in stunning spectrograms, and discover what these acoustics reveal about the natural world. Bioacoustics researcher Dr. Laura Kloepper will share how sound informs science and uncovers stories we may not see, only discoverable by ear. OARS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit watershed organization located in Concord, MA. OARS focuses on protecting the Assabet, Concord, and Sudbury rivers.