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  • 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.

  • Acton COA Presents: Living Well, Staying Connected Series

    Acton COA Presents: Living Well, Staying Connected Series
    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Beginning on May 27: Join us for a five-week group designed to help you build practical tools for wellbeing while connecting with others. Each week, you’ll learn science-backed mental health skills in a supportive setting, including mindful awareness, stress management, and ideas for finding meaning and fulfillment in everyday life. The series is led by Jenn Staples, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Founder of guts, a nonprofit dedicated to making evidence-based mental health tools accessible to the community. Participants will be asked to complete brief surveys during the series to help us understand what is most helpful and how we can continue improving

    Free

  • Conant School Celebration for Conant alum, staff, and family

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

    Current or former Conant School staff members, alumni, and family members are invited to celebrate the Conant School community before it closes its doors for the last time this June. Please join us as we gather at Conant School for fellowship, reminiscing, and a photo opportunity with Luther Bear and his cubs. Light refreshments will be served. We hope you will join us in honoring our very special school community. Please go to tinyurl.com/celebrateconant to RSVP and to submit photos to our celebration!

    Free

  • Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ AML

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

    Sign up here! This month's craft will be: Seashell Bookmarks

  • ABFN: Kindergarten social

    Goward Playground 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    Do you have an incoming AB kindergartner? Meet up at Goward Playground (next to Acton Memorial Library). Meet new classmates, check out a school bus, and play! Optional: Dress for your school: Blue: Blanchard Green: Boardwalk Red: Parker Damon Free and open to all rising kindergarten students! Register here

    Free

  • Iron Work Farm: Colonial Whiskey Tasting

    Jones Tavern 128 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

    The Iron Work Farm opens the old tavern taproom for a celebratory history lesson in Whiskey Production in Colonial Times. Guests will sample authentic tavern drinks that were somewhat different from what’s available today and learn about early tavern culture before and after the Revolution. GATHER YE at THE JONES TAVERN in ACTON, MA. PARTAKE in a tasting of FINE WHISKEYS & SPIRITS. Featuring a flight of traditional and regional drams. Hors d'oeuvres of the period will be served. PERIOD ATTIRE is ENCOURAGED. Space is limited and registration is required. Tickets $50 | RSVP https://ironworkfarm.org/

    $50

  • Acton COA Presents The Poetry & Stories of Langston Hughes Seminar with Stephen Collins

    Acton COA Presents The Poetry & Stories of Langston Hughes Seminar with Stephen Collins
    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Open to out-of-towners age 60+ starting April 6th for $20/series Langston Hughes (1901-1967) was a Harlem poet, playwright, novelist and short story writer. He was a leading member of The Harlem Renaissance and was greatly influenced by the poetry of Walt Whitman. His poems continually ask the question: What does it mean to be an American? We will study many of his iconic poems and read three of his short stories. Students should purchase Vintage Hughes, published by Vintage Books in paperback that retails for $14. Preregistration is required. Please call 978-929-6652 to register.

  • Library: Line Dancing Social Hour

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

    Sign up here! This is not a structured lesson, just an opportunity to dance socially with others.

  • Library: Gemstone Beaded Flip Flops @ West

    West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

    Sign up here! Choose your gemstone beads to channel the energy, mood, and vibes you want to carry with you all summer long. Bring a pair of last years flip flops! If you don't have a pair then answer the questions and we can provide one for you. We can't guarantee to get your exact size if you sign up within a week of the program.