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Library: Virtual – “Heal the Beasts: A Jaunt Through the Curious History of the Veterinary Arts”

Zoom

Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017460384553/WN_K6u3ApS0RByORHo2w6JFPw#/registration  We had so much fun chatting with author and veterinarian, Philipp Schott a few years ago, we just had to bring him back to discuss his new book, "Heal the Beasts: A Jaunt Through the Curious History of the Veterinary Arts". This history of veterinary medicine provides an abundance of bizarre, funny, surprising, and heartwarming anecdotes. Heal the Beasts chronicles human efforts to treat animal illnesses from 14,000 BCE to today. This is in partner with the Ashland Public Library

Event Series Housing Legal Clinics

Housing Legal Clinics

Acton Community Services office 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

The Acton Community Services Office within the Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with MetroWest Legal Services, will host a monthly housing legal clinic beginning in January.  Housing Legal Clinic appointments will begin on Jan. 14 and will be held on the second Tuesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. at the Human Service and Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear. Before you attend a session, you must complete the following registration form, which can be found here. The program, which is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, will run until Dec. 31, 2026.

Free

Green Acton monthly meeting

Zoom

Green Acton works to protect and enhance Acton’s natural environment and resources for present and future generations, and to help resolve the urgent environmental issues that transcend Acton’s boundaries.  The group meets monthly (except for August) on the second Tuesday of the month, usually by zoom but occasionally in person.  To learn more about Green Acton's mission, accomplishments, and ongoing work, visit https://greenacton.org/ To get the agenda and zoom link for the upcoming monthly meeting, email info@greenacton.org In addition to the all-topics monthly meeting, the individual committees hold more specialized meetings;  topical committees are Biodiversity, Energy, Materials (e.g plastics, toxics,

Library: Tech Help at West Acton Citizens’ Library

West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

Sign up for a 15-minute 1:1 tech help session. Please bring your device and any questions you might have! Registration is required! Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Please reach out to WACL@actonma.gov and include a description of the accommodation you will need, including as much detail as you can and include a way we can contact you if we need more information 1:30pm Slot - https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-help-at-west-acton-citizens-library-1-30pm-slot-38/ 1:45pm Slot - https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-help-at-west-acton-citizens-library-1-45pm-slot-50/ 2:00pm Slot - https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-help-at-west-acton-citizens-library-2-00pm-slot-14/  2:15pm Slot - https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-help-at-west-acton-citizens-library-2-15pm-slot-50/  

Library: West Acton Citizens’ Library Book Discussion Group

West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

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 months book is: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris 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 Community Supper: July

Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA

Join us at our All Sit Down Supper! We welcome all our guests inside to join neighbors and friends at the tables in our air-conditioned Fellowship Hall. Welcome Summer! We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you.  July 2 -- Fireworks Fruit Salad and Cheeseburgers (HAPPY 4th OF JULY !! ) Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia July 9 -- Summer Supper: Hot Open face Turkey Sandwiches Sponsored by friends of Mt Calvary Lutheran Church of Acton July 16 -- Fenway Night: Sausage and Pepper Subs Sponsored by the Students of Paint for Progress July 23 --

Free

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

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

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