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SUMMARY:Iron Work Farm Open House: "Good Night and Sleep Tight"
DESCRIPTION:In a combined event at two of Acton’s historic properties\, Jones Tavern and the Jones-Faulkner Homestead\, the Iron Work Farm will hold their first “4th Sunday” open houses of the season (1-3 p.m. at the Tavern and 3-5 p.m. at the homestead) and a special two-part program\, “Good Night and Sleep Tight\,” the second in our multi-part\, hands-on series on colonial life geared to children and families. \n“Good Night and Sleep Tight” starts at 10 a.m. at the Tavern with bed-making and a traditional colonial breakfast.  At 1 p.m. we will join Col. Francis Faulkner’s wife\, Rebecca\, in the newly restored bed chamber at the Faulkner House\, where\, as part of the Freedom’s Way “Hidden Treasures” program\, she will show off the travel desk the Colonel used on the road with the Massachusetts troops in the Revolutionary War.  Members of the Nashoba Valley Weavers Guild will also be on hand.  The year-long colonial life series is supported in part by a grant from the Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass. Cultural Council\, a state agency. \nRSVP is recommended: iwfcontact@ironworkfarm.org \nSCHEDULE: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Jones Tavern; 2:00 – 5:00 PM Faulkner House \nPARKING: Parking in nearby South Acton MBTA lot\, within walking Distance.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/iron-work-farm-open-house-good-night-and-sleep-tight/
LOCATION:Jones Tavern\, 128 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T100000
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremonies
DESCRIPTION:Let us come together as a community to remember and honor our nation’s heroes. \nJoin the Town of Acton Veteran Services Department and Celebration Committee as we pay tribute to our nation’s heroes. \nThe parade begins at 10 A.M. from the Acton Boxborough Regional High School\, proceeds along Hayward Road\, Main Street\, and Concord Road\, with a stop at the Town Common for a brief ceremony before\nculminating at Woodlawn Cemetery (on Concord Road) for the main ceremony. \nWe invite you to stand with us in honoring those who have served our country. Please\nnote that there is no rain date scheduled for this event. \nFor more information\, please contact James MacRae\, Acton Veterans’ Service Officer\, at (978) 929-6614 or jmacrae@actonma.gov.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/memorial-day-parade-and-wreath-laying-ceremonies/
LOCATION:Acton Boxborough Regional High School\, 36 Charter Road\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T160000
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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/2025-05-27/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor)\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T200000
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SUMMARY:Library: Great Decisions Group Discussion - India
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Room\, Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\nGreat 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 India. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library. \nIndia is an emerging major power in world affairs\, occupying a pivotal position between China\, the United States\, and the Global South. Its population size\, economy\, and geopolitical location ensure that it will be an influential voice in debates and political struggles over global order. What are India’s choices and opportunities for regional and global leadership? How will it maneuver between China and the United States\, and what is its role as a voice of the Global South? What opportunities exist for Washington to work with India? \nReasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/library-great-decisions-group-discussion-india/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main St.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T160000
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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/2025-05-28/
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Conservation Trust":MAILTO:jharris.actonconservationtrust@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Acton Community Supper: May
DESCRIPTION:Spring has arrived. Mother Nature always returns us to many colors and warmer temps in May. Please\, join neighbors and friends at the tables in Fellowship Hall. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you. \nMay 2025 menu:\nMay 7  — Cinco de Mayo – Mexican burrito bake \nSponsored by United Church of Christ Congregational\, Boxborough \nMay 14 — Amish casserole (burger and pasta with cheese) \nSponsored by the Acton Lions Club \nMay 21 –Pork chops with pasta salad \nSponsored by Friends of Mt. Calvary Community Supper \nMay 28 — Ravioli and meatballs \nSponsored by Kate Zhong and Friends \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-may/2025-05-28/
LOCATION:Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church\, 472 Massachusetts Ave.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T190000
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SUMMARY:Mass Save: Friend of Our Future (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Was Mass Save the main driver behind last winter’s high utility bills? Energy efficiency expert Mark Dyen argues that\, rather than the culprit\, Mass Save is actually our path away from high energy bills. Join us as he explores the mission of Mass Save\, its funding\, and the actual dynamics behind the winter’s steep bills. Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org. \nInfo and registration at https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/1971
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/mass-save-friend-of-our-future-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T190000
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SUMMARY:WRAC: Stormwater infrastructure forum
DESCRIPTION:The Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) invites you to hear a brief presentation about Acton’s stormwater management program\, and a review of the funding mechanisms that could be used to maintain and improve Acton’s stormwater infrastructure.  Following the presentation there will be a Question and Answer session\, as well as interactive exhibits that will solicit your thoughts on stormwater management and the identified funding mechanisms. \nInformation about the status of the stormwater system and funding options can be found in this summary. \n  \nFor more information contact wrac@acton-ma.gov
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/wrac-stormwater-infrastructure-forum/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Room 204\, 472 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="Water Resources Advisory Committee":MAILTO:wrac@acton-ma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T190000
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SUMMARY:Spring Book Sale: Members Preview Night
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Acton Libraries will hold a live and in person used book sale. Members of the Friends are invited to a preview of the sale on Friday\, May 30 from 7 pm until 9 pm. \nBoth cash and credit cards are accepted! \nBe sure your membership is up to date before the big Friends Used Book Sale so you can have first crack at the great selection of used books at the sale preview. If you aren’t yet a member\, you can join on Friday night. \nBut why wait? Go to the Friends of the Acton Libraries website and pay online! https://friends-of-the-acton-libraries.square.site/ \nThe Friends of the Acton Libraries is a 100% volunteer organization that has a unique remit; we donate funds to Acton’s 8 elementary middle-school and high-school libraries\, as well as the 2 town libraries. Our book sales and other activities raise money which we then distribute to these 10 entities. The funds we give to the elementary school libraries represent almost 50% of their book buying budget. \nFor more information\, contact The Friends at friendsofactonlibraries@gmail.com. \nJoin us on social media at https://www.facebook.com/friendsactonlib. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/friendsactonlib or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/friendsactonlib. \n 
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/friends-of-the-acton-libraries-book-sale-members-preview-night-2/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main St.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Acton Libraries":MAILTO:friendsofactonlibraries@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T090000
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SUMMARY:Spring Book Sale: Friends of the Acton Libraries
DESCRIPTION:Time to stock up on your summer reading! \nPlease join us at the spring book sale at Acton Memorial Library! \nThe Friends of the Acton Libraries is a 100% volunteer organization that has a unique purpose; we donate funds to Acton’s 8 elementary middle-school and high-school libraries\, as well as the 2 town libraries. Our book sales and other activities raise money which we then distribute to these 10 entities. The funds we give to the elementary school libraries represent almost 50% of their book buying budget. \nMost books are $2.00 each (except kids softcover\, which are $1.00).  Everything is half-price on Sunday! \nFor more information\, contact The Friends at friendsofactonlibraries@gmail.com. \nJoin us on social media at https://www.facebook.com/friendsactonlib. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/friendsactonlib or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/friendsactonlib.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/spring-book-sale-friends-of-the-acton-libraries/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main St.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Acton Libraries":MAILTO:friendsofactonlibraries@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T120000
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SUMMARY:Girl Scout Spring Carnival!
DESCRIPTION:Acton Boxborough Girl Scout Troop 70502 invites you to a Spring Carnival Join us for games\, crafts\, prizes\, community fun — and a LIVE magic show! Join us on May 31 from 10am-12pm at St. Matthew’s in Acton (435 Central Street).\n\n$10 per child or $20 per family.\n\nRSVP by May 28 to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/52PyZsY6e5sGNxFj9\n\nPlease note\, this is not a drop-off event.\n\nQuestions? Please email gstroop.70502@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/girl-scout-spring-carnival/
LOCATION:St Matthew’s United Methodist Church\, 435 Central Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T150000
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SUMMARY:Richard Amir Piano Concert @ Acton Woman's Club
DESCRIPTION:Richard Amir entertained locally in early March.  He was such a hit\, the Acton Woman’s Club invited him to perform for the public in the upstairs ballroom of their Federalist-style antique Clubhouse.  Richard’s performance is a blend of music and storytelling.  After a 40 year career in business\, Richard taught himself to play the piano at age 66 and discovered a new career. \nThis free performance is offered to the public to celebrate the 110th  Anniversary of the founding of the Acton Woman’s Club\, with financial support from the Acton/Boxborough Cultural Council.  For more information about the Club\, go to https://theactonwomansclub.org/
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/richard-amir-piano-concert-acton-womans-club/
LOCATION:Acton Woman’s Club\, 504 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Woman's Club":MAILTO:awc01720@gmail.com
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