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  • Library: Artist Gallery Series – Darrell Smith

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

    Register on the program page on our website. Join for a reception where Smith will discuss and show his work. Smith’s prints will be hanging in the AML Meeting Room Gallery from Nov-Dec.

  • Savoyard Light Opera Company presents “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”

    Savoyard Light Opera Company presents “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”
    Corey Auditorium (Carlisle Public School) 83 School Street (for GPS use Church St. Entrance), Carlisle, MA, United States

    The Savoyard Light Opera Company is proud to present How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, the musical and comedic satire of corporate culture and the ruthless pursuit of success. Can the Voice of a Book tell you all you need to know about getting to the top of the executive ladder? A young window washer hopes so, in this rags-to-riches story, set in 1961. Memorable characters, a funny story line, and satisfying classic Broadway numbers will keep you wildly entertained, while you contemplate all that has changed - and not changed - about power dynamics and ambition.

    $22 – $40

  • Library: Felt Leaf Garland @ AML

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

    Register on the program page on our website.  For Adults! Join for some chatting, music, and crafting! Make and take home a felt leaf garland of your own. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

  • American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of MA: Discussion on Demonstrations

    First Religious Society of Carlisle 27 School Street, Carlisle

    The First Religious Society of Carlisle (FRS) will host the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Massachusetts for a discussion on rights while demonstrating and standing up for our communities. Topics will include: an overview of the current landscape rights and best practices during demonstrations rights and best practices related to immigration enforcement All are welcome. Seating may be limited, so please arrive early if you want to attend.

  • ACTON COA Invites You to the Cultivating Courage Workshop via Zoom

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    If you had the courage to do anything, what would you do? Life presents frequent chances to take risks, have adventures, and address obstacles. From trying a new activity to asking for help to going somewhere alone for the first time to coping with a crisis, we can empower ourselves to act. Join Dr. Miriam Rosalyn Diamond to claim your strengths, gain inspiration from brave role models, and identify manageable steps to expand your experience. Participate via Zoom from home or at the Senior Center with a group watching on a large screen TV. Register at seniorcenter@actonma.gov or call 987-929-6652.

    Free

  • Library: Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group

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

    The AML Book Group meets the third Tuesday of the month. All are welcome, no registration required. Copies of the books will be available at the circulation desk. 46 Pages by Scott Liell Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

  • Acton COA Needle Arts Fair

    Acton COA Needle Arts Fair
    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Handmade crocheted and knitted items will be available, including scarves, shawls, toys, and much more. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Acton Council on Aging.  Proceeds from sales will be used to fund programs and events at the Acton Senior Center.

  • Library: Felt Leaf Garland @ West

    West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

    Register on the program page on our website.  For Adults! Join for some chatting, music, and crafting! Make and take home a felt leaf garland of your own. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing WACL@actonma.gov. Please note that the West Acton Citizens’ Library has limited accessibility. More accessible programs are offered at the Acton Memorial Library.

  • Acton’sTrails Challenge

    Acton’sTrails Challenge
    Provided after registration

    “I Hiked Acton’s Trails!”  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. Check out the “I Hiked Acton’s Trails” Challenge form HERE for more information about the challenge. Date: Wednesdays from September 3 to November 19. Once you register, the location of each hike will be sent out each Sunday before the walk. Time: 2:30-4:00 pm. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as we will start our hikes on time. Typical distance:

    Free

  • Acton Community Supper – November

    Acton Community Supper – November
    Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA

    Welcome back!  We are finally finished with renovations and are returning to the main dinner hall for supper! So we welcome our guests inside to join neighbors and friends at the tables in Fellowship Hall. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you. November 5: Roast Pork Tenderloin Sponsored by Mt Calvary Lutheran Church Youth Group November 12: American Chop Suey Tonight's supper is in memory of Mike Tonia November 19: Our Thanksgiving Dinner Sponsored by Friends of Mt Calvary Community Supper November 26: Closed. May you all have a Wonderful Thanksgiving! ** Please note that the meals we

  • Library: Virtual – “Meet Me at Luke’s” with The Gilmore Book Club Blogger, Kristine Eckart

    Zoom

    Register for the Zoom link here. Stars Hollow in the Fall is one of our favorite Seasons! If you are a Gilmore Girls fan, we hope you can join us for this rapid paced Q&A with The Gilmore Girl Club Blogger, Kristine Eckart. We'll be chatting about her new book, "Meet Me at Luke's: Lessons in Life and Love from Gilmore Girls", Rory's Reading Challenge, three generations of Gilmores (or, is it four with Trixie?), and all things Gilmore! We're huge fans and can't wait for this discussion! This program is in partner with the Ashland Public Library.

  • Acton Exchange All-Hands Meeting

    ActonTV offices 16a Craig Road, Acton, MA, United States +1 more

    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