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Enjoy Southern buttermilk chicken, potatoes, green beans & dessert for $5.00. Please sign up prior to event. Please call the Senior Center @ 978-929-6652. Open to all 60+
Does Acton have a zero-waste goal? Where does our trash end up? Join Lauren West, Environmental Analyst for the Acton Sustainability Office, as she outlines what happens to waste here in Acton. Munchies/beverages will be served in low-waste style!! Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org. Best to park at Town Hall. For more information and to register, go to https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/2015.
School starts for all elementary school children, 7th graders at RJ Grey Junior High and 9th graders at ABRHS. Eighth grade and 10 -12th grade starts on Thursday, August 28. The 2025 - 2026 Academic calendar. Note that today is a half-day for the elementary schools. Drive carefully!
Join us at our sit-down supper in the air-conditioned Parish Hall! We welcome all 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. August 6 -- Prince Spaghetti Night: Spaghetti & Meatballs Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia August 13 -- Southern BBQ Night: Pulled Pork Sandwiches Sponsored by friends of Mt Calvary Lutheran Church of Acton August 20 -- Southwestern Night: Chicken Fajita Subs Sponsored by Boston Metro West Bible Church of Littleton August 27 -- Homestyle Sandwich Night: Sloppy Joe Sandwiches Sponsored
Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. This months topic will be on NATO. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library. European security is more uncertain than it has been for decades. Putin’s Russia has launched a war with Ukraine on its doorstep, and America’s uncertain role as leader of NATO and security provider
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 **
Looking for a family-friendly fun way to spend Labor Day weekend? Come to Stow on Saturday, August 30 (12–4 PM) for the 4th Annual Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival! Enjoy craft beer from five local brewers, eats from six food trucks, and live music from Sugar High. Kids will love the Carnival Games area—playground, face painting, and 25+ games to keep them busy all afternoon. General admission is $10 donation per person; kids 12 and under are free. Beer/hard cider drink tickets are $6. Rain or shine, we’ll be at 353 Great Road, Stow, MA, at First Parish
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.
Looking to practice your English speaking skills? Join a free conversation group with English At Large to build your skills and confidence speaking English in a group setting with the support of trained facilitators. When: Weekly on Mondays from 6:15-7:15pm, Sept 22-Dec 15 Where: Acton Memorial Library, 2nd floor English At Large conversation groups are for intermediate to advanced adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening for 90 minutes once per week. Join a group of 10-12 learners and 2 facilitators to discuss topics including American culture and holidays, idioms, and daily life situations. Registration starts September 1st. Sign
“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:
Join us for our weekly community supper! We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you. September 3: Chicken Tetrazzini Sponsored by United Church of Christ Congregational, Boxborough September 10: Cobb Salad Supper with chicken Sponsored by Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church of Acton September 17 : Baked Ziti and Meatballs Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia September 24: Pork Loin Chops Sponsored by Friends of Mt. Calvary Community Supper ** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten, nuts, seeds, or dairy. Doors open at 4:15pm. Please,
Remaining independent, staying safe, and thriving are all goals that will be discussed with Melissa Lee and Patricia Jacotin from Oasis Senior Advisors. Join them to navigate the ins and outs of senior living options—from aging in place to community living—and to tackle your questions about costs, planning for the future, managing care needs or dementia care, and finding social engagement. Enjoy light snacks and beverages while you learn more about the next steps to consider what will work best for you. Please register with the Council on Aging (COA): 978-929-6652. Open to all 60+/free