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SUMMARY:Acton COA presents: A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music Live Performance
DESCRIPTION:This Council on Aging (COA) program blends live performance\, storytelling and visuals about the origins of blues\, rock and country music presented by singer and songwriter Jon Waterman. In the show\, Jon is joined by Li Waterman on bass. Fascinating characters and events that are part of the history and the role of music in our lives will be explored. Jon and Li’s programs are enthusiastically received in Acton. \nThis program is supported by a grant from the Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council\, a local agency\, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \nOpen to all seniors/free
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-coa-presents-a-journey-through-the-roots-of-american-popular-music-live-performance/
LOCATION:Acton Senior Center\, 30 Sudbury Road Rear\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Council on Aging":MAILTO:seniorcenter@actonma.gov
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SUMMARY:Earth Month: Teen Invasive Plant Brigade
DESCRIPTION:See all events for Earth Month (and Invasive Species Month) here: April is invasive species and earth month! \nFOR TEENS!!! \nAlong with the Acton Libraries Teen Advisory Group\, spend an afternoon with the Acton Sustainability Office to remove invasive plants from our parks around town. \nEarn volunteer hours and help eradicate invasive species from Acton’s parks and roadways. \nSign up at the Acton Libraries website. \n 
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/earth-month-teen-invasive-plant-brigade/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main St.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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SUMMARY:Library: Yarn & Needle Club
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/library-yarn-needle-club/2025-04-22/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor)\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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SUMMARY:I Hiked Acton’s Trails!
DESCRIPTION:Walk the trails in Acton’s conservation areas with the goal of earning a sticker and a sew-on patch! These weekly walks are a joint effort between Acton Conservation Trust and Acton Conservation Division. We’ll walk a different conservation area weekly\, on Wednesdays from April 9 to June 11. The location of each hike will be sent out each Sunday before the walk. Once registered\, you can join us whenever it suits you.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/i-hiked-actons-trails/2025-04-23/
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Conservation Trust":MAILTO:jharris.actonconservationtrust@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Acton Community Supper: April
DESCRIPTION:Welcome the warmth and beautiful colors of Spring as the flowers and buds begin to pop around us.   We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you every Wednesday. \nApril 2025 menu:\nApril 2 — Happy 13th Birthday to Community Supper! 🎉🎂🎉 \nUkranian Chicken \nSponsored by Chaves Heating and Air Conditioning \nApril 9 — BBQ Chicken and Baked Beans \nSponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia \nApril 16 –Fish Cakes and Mashed Potatoes \nSponsored by Boston Metro West Bible Church of Littleton \nApril 23— Spaghetti and Meatballs \nSponsored by Mt Calvary Lutheran Church \nApril 30 — Tuna and Egg Salad Finger Sandwiches \nSponsored by Congregation Beth Elohim \n** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten\, nuts\, seeds\, or dairy. \nDoors open at 4:15pm. Please\, do not enter prior so our volunteers can prepare your Supper.\nParking: Park your car in the back parking lot and enter from the walkway to the church door.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-community-supper-april/2025-04-23/
LOCATION:Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church\, 472 Massachusetts Ave.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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SUMMARY:44th Annual Senior Conference
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, area senior citizens are welcomed to a special conference hosted by our district’s State Senator. \nThe 44th Senior Conference will include entertainment\, food and raffle prizes. \nThe Senior Conference is intended to provide seniors with a day of useful information\, entertainment and educational workshops from expert guest speakers on topics including aging well\, planning for your future\, and resources for caregivers and family members. \nSenator Eldridge also provides free breakfast\, and a delicious free lunch made by the culinary students of Assabet Valley. \n“I look forward to hearing the concerns of seniors\, discussing state initiatives to better support older residents in Massachusetts\, and highlighting the work of the Legislature so far this session\,” said Senator Jamie Eldridge. \nThe event is free for seniors. \nQuestions? Email Bianca.DeSousa@masenate.gov
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/44th-annual-senior-citizen-conference/
LOCATION:Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School\, 215 Fitchburg St\, Marlborough\, MA\, 01752\, United States
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SUMMARY:Acton Earth Week: Build a Birdhouse for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Help us usher in the Spring by building birdhouses for the town. Birdhouses built during this event will be painted the following week and then installed in areas around the library in order to provide homes for native songbirds. Earn volunteer hours for the event! \nReasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Please reach out to library@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 \nThis program is made possible through partnership with the Acton Sustainability Office. \nSign up here!
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-earth-week-build-a-birdhouse-for-teens/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main St.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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SUMMARY:Earth Month: North Acton Community Garden Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Help get the North Acton Community Garden ready for summer! \nWe will be removing invasive plants and trash. Some plants range from easily being pulled from the ground to removing with tools like shovels and pruners. Please review what to bring below! \nAny children must be supervised by an adult!  \nPlease sign up and see what you need to bring at North Acton Community Garden Clean Up Day.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/earth-month-north-acton-community-garden-clean-up/
LOCATION:North Acton Community Garden\, 845 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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SUMMARY:Earth Week: Interactive story time with live animals!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Office of Sustainability at the Red House (468 Main St.\, next to Town Hall) for a spring-themed story time with live animals. We will be reading The Noisy Puddle and engaging kids with tapioca pearl frog eggs and live salamanders! \nIn partnership with The Nature Connection in Concord and Mothers Out Front. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/earth-week-interactive-story-time-with-live-animals/
LOCATION:The Red House\, 468 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T110000
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SUMMARY:Clean Energy Home Tour: Focus on Home Solar Panels
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 26th\, 11am and 1pm\, Address sent with registration. \nInstalling solar panels is one of the most straight-forward\, satisfying clean energy projects for homeowners. This tour features a traditional rooftop solar system (with older ground mount panels) where the homeowners are connected to the grid and receive net metering credits from Eversource. Learn about the costs\, payback\, solar generation\, and the latest on national and state incentives. Help green the grid AND save money on electricity! Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org. \nMore information and registration at https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/1877.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/clean-energy-home-tour-focus-on-home-solar-panels/2025-04-26/1/
LOCATION:Provided after registration
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T143000
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SUMMARY:Clean Energy Home Tour: Focus on Home Solar Panels
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 26th\, 11am and 1pm\, Address sent with registration. \nInstalling solar panels is one of the most straight-forward\, satisfying clean energy projects for homeowners. This tour features a traditional rooftop solar system (with older ground mount panels) where the homeowners are connected to the grid and receive net metering credits from Eversource. Learn about the costs\, payback\, solar generation\, and the latest on national and state incentives. Help green the grid AND save money on electricity! Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org. \nMore information and registration at https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/1877.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/clean-energy-home-tour-focus-on-home-solar-panels/2025-04-26/2/
LOCATION:Provided after registration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T153000
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SUMMARY:South Acton Tour with Amy Cole
DESCRIPTION:Join tour guide Amy Cole to visit the Iron Work Farm sites and walk South Acton’s historic Mill Corner. You will learn about Acton’s earliest colonial settlement. \nImportant Details: Registration is required. Details on parking and where to meet will be sent via email closer to the walk date. Register for the April 26th tour HERE. Register for the May 10th tour at https://tinyurl.com/Acton250-April26. \nTour leader Amy Cole is an accomplished professional tour leader. She grew up near Acton Center and knows the town well. She has a wide- ranging interest in Acton’s unique history. This tour is sponsored by the Acton 250 Committee and the Iron Work Farm.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/south-acton-tour-with-amy-cole/
LOCATION:Faulkner House\, 5 High Street\, Acton\, 01720
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