Events

Enjoy an hour of classical music for the piano inspired by dancing with Sivan Etedgee, who blends performance with lecture. Composers include Bach, Chopin, Granados, and more! Sivan Etedgee appears frequently as a recitalist, chamber musician, and lecturer, giving many performances and presentations each year. He is also a dedicated piano teacher. His programs at the Senior Center are always enthusiastically received! Open to out-of-towners age 60+ for $5

The Opioid Settlement is a stream of funding for Massachusetts cities and towns to address substance misuse and substance use disorder. The fund is a result of a class action lawsuit against makers and distributors of opioids from the early 2000's to the date of the settlement by the Attorney General's Office. Each community's funding is based on a few factors, but the really important thing to know is how we can spend the money. To understand this, we will review the scope of substance use disorders and supports to help people lead healthier lives. Presented by Acton's Director of

Sign up on the program page on our website here! This month’s topic: Interview Basics No experience necessary—just bring your questions and curiosity!

Sign up on the program page on our website here! This month’s topic: Interview Basics No experience necessary—just bring your questions and curiosity!

Sign up on the program page on our website here! Bring a craft and join us for a viewing of Pride & Prejudice (2005)!

Discovery Museum invites high school students excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics to a free event to learn more about STEM careers. Entrepreneurs, academics, and professionals from companies including SolidWorks, Draper Labs, Eversource, Analog Devices, and more will be on hand to meet students and provide insight into their career paths and advice. Students can: Meet engineers, technologists, and educators from technology industries who have built companies, products, and teams based on their skills in science, mathematics, and engineering. Engage in discussions about different STEM majors, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities that can enhance the college experience. Gain insight

Town of Acton Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies The parade leaves the Spruce Street side of the Boardwalk Campus at 10:00 am sharp and proceeds along following route: Spruce Street to Mass Ave. to Windsor Ave. into Mt. Hope Cemetery. Main Ceremony at 10:45 AM at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Parade continues up to West Acton Common where an  abbreviated ceremony is held before parade dismissal. We hope you can join us in this wonderful ceremony to honor our nation’s heroes.  *In the event of inclement weather there will be no rain date* For all youth groups who wish to participate,

Breathtaking moments of awe have inspired poets for thousands of years to share their amazement of the natural world and humankind around them. In this presentation, Val Walker will spark our sense of wonder through the creative spirit of poets Mary Oliver, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Wendell Berry, and Maya Angelou. Their awe and enchantment live forever in their poetry—and it’s contagious when read out loud! Come join our gathering to celebrate the wonder of words and poetry, and to be awestruck by beautiful writing. Val Walker, MS, is a rehabilitation consultant and blogger for Psychology Today and Health Story Collaborative.