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  • Acton Lions Ski and Skate Sale Pickup and Payout

    Luther Conant Elementary School 80 Taylor Road,, Acton, MA, United States

    Sell or buy all your winter sporting gear (skis, boots, poles, skates, and more!) Payout or Pickup:  Sunday November 23rd; 3 – 5 pm Pick up unsold items and consignment payout Sunday, Nov. 23rd, 3 – 5 pm. The Lions Club will pay consignment donors 70% of the sale price of each item sold. Any items not picked up by 5 p.m. on Nov. 23rd will be considered a donation. All money raised goes to local charities.

  • Acton COA Presents: Protect Yourself from Fraud and Identity Theft with AARP

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Each year criminals steal billions from Americans using tactics including tech support and business impersonation, AI, cryptocurrency, and social media. Join Alice Diamond of the AARP Speakers Bureau for an eye-opening session where she will delve into the strategies of scammers and how you can outsmart them. Learn the essential steps to safeguard your identity and finances. Don’t miss this crucial presentation—your security could depend on it! Alice Diamond formerly served as Associate Dean of Career and Community Service at Lesley University. She became interested in joining efforts to combat fraud when she encountered numerous fraudulent job postings in her work. Alice volunteers on the AARP Fraud Watch

    Free
  • Library: Yarn & Needle Club

    Library: Yarn & Needle Club

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

    Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and sewers, join the library to work on your project and socialize! We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.

  • Library: Great Decisions Group Discussion – U.S. Leadership

    Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

    Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720 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 U.S. Leadership. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library. Under President Biden, the U.S. has advanced new ideas about trade, technology, industrial policy, competition with China, and the organization of the

  • Acton COA Presents: Holiday Decoration Clean Out Drop Off

    Acton COA Presents: Holiday Decoration Clean Out Drop Off

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Trying to downsize the amount of decorations you have but aren’t sure what to do with them? Bring them to the Senior Center! We know of many people who are starting out or starting over that would enjoy having decorations. Please bring clean decorations that are still in good condition to the Senior Center Monday, December 1st from 8:00 am- 3:30 pm and Tuesday, December 2nd, 8:00-12noon. We will open our doors for folks of all ages to take what they can use Tuesday, December 2nd, 2:00-5:30 pm, and Wednesday the 3rd from 8:00 am- 3:30 pm. We will not

    Free
  • Acton COA Presents: Holiday Decoration Clean Out Drop Off

    Acton COA Presents: Holiday Decoration Clean Out Drop Off

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Trying to downsize the amount of decorations you have but aren’t sure what to do with them? Bring them to the Senior Center! We know of many people who are starting out or starting over that would enjoy having decorations. Please bring clean decorations that are still in good condition to the Senior Center Monday, December 1st from 8:00 am- 3:30 pm and Tuesday, December 2nd, 8:00-12noon. We will open our doors for folks of all ages to take what they can use Tuesday, December 2nd, 2:00-5:30 pm, and Wednesday the 3rd from 8:00 am- 3:30 pm. We will not

    Free
  • Acton COA Presents: Holiday Decoration Give Away!

    Acton COA Presents: Holiday Decoration Free Shop!

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Are you just starting over and need holiday decor? Do you need a little help with decorating your tree? Come to the Senior Center to pick up what you need to make the holidays cheery and bright for you and your family! We will open our doors for folks of all ages so you can take what you can use Tuesday, December 2nd, 2:00-5:30 pm, and Wednesday the 3rd from 8:00 am- 3:30 pm.

    Free
  • Acton COA Presents: Holiday Decoration Give Away!

    Acton COA Presents: Holiday Decoration Free Shop!

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Are you just starting over and need holiday decor? Do you need a little help with decorating your tree? Come to the Senior Center to pick up what you need to make the holidays cheery and bright for you and your family! We will open our doors for folks of all ages so you can take what you can use Tuesday, December 2nd, 2:00-5:30 pm, and Wednesday the 3rd from 8:00 am- 3:30 pm.

    Free

  • Acton COA Presents: When Life (and the Holidays) Feel Overwhelming: Simple Skills for Challenging Days

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Join Dr. Jennifer Staples, Clinical Psychologist and co-founder of guts nonprofit, to learn practical tools to cope with overwhelming moments. The holiday season can feel especially lonely and challenging; this session will help you find more peace, calm, and acceptance. You’ll leave with science-backed strategies you can use immediately and a take-home handout. guts makes mental health tools accessible, actionable, and relatable—because it takes guts to talk about mental health! Open to all age 60+/free  

    Free
  • Library: Yarn & Needle Club

    Library: Yarn & Needle Club

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

    Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and sewers, join the library to work on your project and socialize! We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.

  • 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

    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,