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  • Purim Mitzvah Masquerade Carnival

    Kerem Shalom 659 Elm Street, Concord, MA

    Join Kerem Shalom of Concord for a festive family Purim celebration for all ages, focusing on mitzvot and tzedakah (good deeds and charity)! 1:00 pm: Children’s Purim Spiel and Sing-along, presented by the Hebrew School Reimagined Drama elective 1:30 pm: Mitzvah Projects & Carnival for Families with Children Costumes are strongly encouraged! Carnival Games • Bouncy House • Snack Bag Packing • Crown Decorating • Food Drive to Benefit Open Table • Hamantaschen Sales to Benefit 7th Grade’s Tzedakah Project • Plus more! Suggested donation: $5/person (max $20/family) and one item to donate to Open Table.  CLICK HERE to pre-pay Kerem Shalom is

    $5

  • Energize Acton: Clean energy home tour – Solar shingles and more

    Energize Acton: Clean energy home tour – Solar shingles and more
    Provided after registration

    You know about solar panels. What about SOLAR SHINGLES? Come see the many clean energy advances at the home of an Acton Clean Energy Coach and hear about this new technology. How do solar shingles compare with traditional PV rooftop panels? Plus, you can ask about the homeowner’s experience with air source heat pumps (mini-split and air-to-water system), induction cooking, heat pump hot water heaters, heat pump clothes dryer, and more. Info/sign-up: https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/2138  or write us at EnergizeActon.org@gmail.com.   --

    Free

  • Energize Acton: Clean energy home tour – Solar shingles and more

    Energize Acton: Clean energy home tour – Solar shingles and more
    Provided after registration

    You know about solar panels. What about SOLAR SHINGLES? Come see the many clean energy advances at the home of an Acton Clean Energy Coach and hear about this new technology. How do solar shingles compare with traditional PV rooftop panels? Plus, you can ask about the homeowner’s experience with air source heat pumps (mini-split and air-to-water system), induction cooking, heat pump hot water heaters, heat pump clothes dryer, and more. Info/sign-up: https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/2138  or write us at EnergizeActon.org@gmail.com.   --

    Free

  • Library – Gentle Yoga with Revolution Yoga

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

    Experience harmony and balance through this mindful practice designed to reduce stress, release tension and promote relaxation. Emphasis on self-awareness, breath, and honoring the body. This class is all levels and beginner friendly. Sign up here for Gentle Yoga with Jenny from Acton's Revolution Community Yoga

    Free

  • Library: Great Decisions Group Discussion

    Acton Memorial Library Conference Room (2nd floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    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 the CIA and led by Willard Hunter. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library.

    Free

  • Acton Garden Club: Beauty on the Wing Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly

    Acton Town Hall, Room 204 472 Main Street, Acton, MA

    With award-winning documentary filmmaker Kim Smith. Experience the inspirational story of a magnificent species found in our own backyards!  Kim Smith will present her award-winning movie filmed along the shores of Cape Ann and in the heart of Mexico’s forested volcanic mountains. Every stage of the butterfly’s life cycle is experienced in vibrant close-up, from egg to caterpillar to adult and set to the background of sea and forest, sun and wind. Movie runtime is 56 minutes followed by Q&A. Kim Smith is a documentary filmmaker, wildlife conservationist, lecturer, photojournalist, author, illustrator, and an award-winning landscape designer.

    Free

  • Discovery Museum, Especially for me inclusive afternoons

    Discovery Museum, Especially for me inclusive afternoons
    Discovery Museum 177 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

    The Especially for Me series offers dedicated hours and free admission for families with disabilities. During these events, we offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits and provide an opportunity for families to network with one another in an understanding, ADA-compliant environment. All Especially for Me events are free to attend, but preregistration is required. More information, dates and registration links can be found online at http://bit.ly/EspeciallyforMe.

  • Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ West

    West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

    Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or a complete beginner, come learn new techniques, share ideas, and enjoy crafting in community. This month's craft will be: Beaded Shamrock Brooch Sign up here. 

    Free

  • Acton Council on Aging Invites You to Mindfulness Meditation via Zoom

    The Acton Council on Aging Invites You to Mindfulness Meditation via Zoom
    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    In this four-week program, delivered via Zoom, we will explore both sitting meditation and mindful movement practices. The movement patterns are gentle and can be easily adapted for those with limited mobility. How are sitting and movement practices different, and how are they the same? How can they help us develop mindfulness skills, be present, and reduce stress? Each week, we will practice together and have ample time to discuss our experience. This class is suitable for beginners as well as anyone wishing to practice in community or to deepen or re-establish their practice. Please plan to attend all four

    Free

  • Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ AML

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

    Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or a complete beginner, come learn new techniques, share ideas, and enjoy crafting in community. This month's craft will be: Beaded Shamrock Brooch. Sign up here. 

    Free

  • Acton Council on Aging Invites You to Words Galore via Zoom

    The Acton Council on Aging Invites You to Words Galore via Zoom
    Zoom

    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

    Free