Join the Acton Conservation Trust (ACT) for a walk with our favorite storyteller and naturalist, Roland “Boot” Boutwell. Boot will lead us on a walk of 1-2 miles, identifying plants and trees along the way. Listen to stories of the woods and view seasonal growth in a new light. Boot teaches nature programs and leads nature walks for Sudbury Valley Trustees and other local conservation trusts.  Parking and meeting location will be sent a few days before the event.This is a members only event. If you're not a member, please join here before registering. This event is free and children aged 5

The Acton Community Chorus proudly presents their spring concert celebrating legendary female icons on Saturday, June 7th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, June 8th at 4:00 PM. Now in their 41st season, the chorus will perform beloved hits from a diverse range of powerhouse artists including Aretha Franklin, Lady Gaga, Bonnie Raitt, Dolly Parton, Chappell Roan, and many more. This musical tribute promises to showcase the extraordinary contributions women have made across various musical genres. Join the celebration at Great Road Church in Acton. Tickets are available now on the chorus's website at www.ActonCommunityChorus.org. Don't miss this opportunity to experience

Open to out-of-town seniors for $20, free for Acton seniors. Come unlock your sense of humor, play and discovery with this 8-week class on the art and fun of improvisation at the Acton Council on Aging (COA)!  We’ll play simple improv games, explore short-form and long-form scenarios, and gain tools for building characters on the fly. We’ll also sharpen our listening skills, use our imaginations, and learn how to say “yes, and . . .!” to our fellow improvisors. We’ll even learn how to apply improvisation skills in everyday life to solve problems, increase confidence, and gain insights into human

The Acton-Boxborough Girls Varsity Field Hockey Team is excited to offer a Spring Youth Clinic for players of all levels! These fun, skill-building sessions are designed to introduce beginners to the basics of field hockey and help experienced players sharpen their fundamentals — all through engaging drills and games. 📣 Open to all students Grades 1–8 ✅ Beginners & experienced players welcome ✅ Not limited to Acton-Boxborough students Don't miss this great opportunity to learn, play, and grow — all while having fun with the ABFH Varsity Team! Details here. Cost: $35 for one day, $60 for both. PLEASE MAKE

State Senator Jamie Eldridge invites you to attend an informative presentation on energy costs featuring Carrie Katan, the Massachusetts Policy Advocate for the Green Energy Consumers Alliance. Topics include: How gas and electric rates are set Why energy costs have gone up in recent years How energy costs may change in the years ahead How people can respond Questions? Email Sen. Eldridge's Environmental Policy Advisor at Meghan.Cerino@masenate.gov.

Join us for an evening of music, camaraderie, and an upbeat, comfortable ambience with fabulous pop/rock a cappella group Five O’Clock Shadow Enjoy hearty hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar while perusing the silent auction that will run throughout the event. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit DVSN.org/Benefit2025

Transgender YA and now Adult author Edward Underhill will be joining the Acton Memorial Library, in partnership with other MA libraries. He will discuss his two newest books; The In Between Bookstore (Adult debut released in January 2025) and In Case You Read This (YA released in May 2025) with Boyden Library's Teen Librarian, Jennifir Huston. Register directly on Zoom HERE

Our Club Mission is to help members improve their public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment.  If you're looking to join a Toastmasters club in or near Acton, MA, the Isaac Davis Toastmasters Club is a well-established option. Serving the Acton area for over 52 years, this club welcomes members from surrounding towns including Boxborough, Littleton, Stow, Harvard, and Maynard. For more information, see  Isaac Davis Toastmasters Club. Our next hybrid meeting is on Monday June 9 at 7:15 PM at the Littleton Reuben Hoar Library. Please reach us through the Contact Us page for a Zoom link to join the

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.

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.

The Acton-Boxborough Girls Varsity Field Hockey Team is excited to offer a Spring Youth Clinic for players of all levels! These fun, skill-building sessions are designed to introduce beginners to the basics of field hockey and help experienced players sharpen their fundamentals — all through engaging drills and games. 📣 Open to all students Grades 1–8 ✅ Beginners & experienced players welcome ✅ Not limited to Acton-Boxborough students Don't miss this great opportunity to learn, play, and grow — all while having fun with the ABFH Varsity Team! Details here. Cost: $35 for one day, $60 for both. PLEASE MAKE

In an effort to support and empower renters in our community, the Town of Acton and Acton Council on Aging (COA) is proud to announce a new Tenant Rights Presentation by MetroWest Legal Services designed to educate residents on their legal protections, responsibilities, and available housing resources. The training is open to all renters, housing advocates, and community members who want to better understand tenant-landlord laws and strategies for housing stability. The training aims to equip tenants with the knowledge and tools needed to advocate for themselves and maintain safe, secure housing. Given rising housing costs and increasing risks of displacement,

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,

Are you a business here in town? Are you thinking of starting a business?  Please join us for a special networking brunch featuring three guest speakers.  Click here to see the complete flyer and/or to register.  Registration is required.

Support  the Acton Food Pantry With A Scoop! Join us at West Side Creamery for our FUNdraiser! 20% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to support the Acton Food Pantry. Visit West Side Creamery during normal operating hours (12 - 9) and be sure to mention Acton Food Pantry when ordering.

West Acton Citizens' Library, 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, MA, 01720 Sign up for a 15-minute 1:1 tech help session. Please bring your device and any questions you might have! Registration is required! 1:30 slot: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-help-at-west-acton-citizens-library-1-30pm-slot-37/ 1:45 slot: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-help-at-west-acton-citizens-library-1-45pm-slot-49/ 2:00 slot: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-help-at-west-acton-citizens-library-2-00pm-slot-13/ 2:15 slot: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-help-at-west-acton-citizens-library-2-15pm-slot-49/

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. REGISTER HERE

Join in-person at the Senior Center (with refreshments) or from home via Zoom This team of community members explores how the Council on Aging/Senior Center can meet the programming needs of Acton LGBTQ+ residents age 60 and up. We welcome new members from the LGBTQ+ community, allies, or municipal employees. The goals of the team are for Acton’s LGBTQ+ older adults to have their voices heard about desired activities and that they find the Senior Center to be a welcoming place. For more information or for the meeting Zoom link, please contact Chris Chirokas (she/her), Acton Council on Aging Program

Join us at our All Sit Down Supper! We welcome all our guests inside to join neighbors and friends at the tables in Fellowship Hall. Welcome Summer! We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you. June 4 -- Mediterranean Chicken with Rice Pilaf Sponsored by West Acton Baptist Church June 11 -- BBQ Night: Pork Chops with Roasted Veggies Sponsored by Chaves Heating and Air Conditioning June 18  -- Ballpark Night! Hot Dogs with all the Fixin’s Sponsored by Boston Metro West Bible Church of Littleton June 25 -- Italian Summer Supper: Antipasto Salad and Meatball Subs

The Acton Exchange team holds monthly meetings that are open to our active volunteers and anyone who might want to become a volunteer. If you have an Acton connection and want to contribute to independent community journalism in our town, it is likely that the AE has a role for you, whatever your skill sets and interests might be. Each meeting begins with an opportunity to learn what has been going on at the Acton Exchange, followed by an opportunity to improve our journalism skills. Meetings are either  hybrid (in-person or zoom) or zoom-only.   For this month's venue and

Enjoy a concert with singer and guitarist Rodney Mashia, featuring songs of jazz, gospel, soul, folk and pop made famous by African American singers, songwriters and composers. Born in New Orleans and raised in rural Louisiana, Mashia has spent decades using his inspirational music to touch hearts and make folks smile. His soulful interpretations of classic songs have entertained crowds of all kinds. With his music -- made by and from the heart -- he explores both the black and white American political system and musical cultures of the past five decades.   Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are

Please join Acton and nearby towns (Concord, Maynard, and Lincoln) for the launch of this summer's Minuteman Bike Share. Try out the new bikes for free, enter giveaways, and meet local businesses and organizations along the trails! The Minuteman Regional Bike Share offers a low-cost option for accessible recreation along local rail trails, alternative transportation to MBTA commuter stations, and a fun activity for locals and visitors looking to explore the area on wheels!  

The Carlisle Dance, with its accompanying potluck dinner, is known as the most sociable dance in the area. Arrive at 6:30 for  dinner and conversation, and then dance from 8 until 10. Live music by the Carlisle Band, who bring an eclectic collection of instruments. Outstanding local callers call mostly contradances, plus occasional square and circle dances. Admission is just $6-10 (self-determined sliding scale) for all ages, along with your tasty and creative contribution for the meal. You'll find us at the lovely Unitarian Church in Carlisle Center on the Common. Navigate to 27 School St, Carlisle MA and look

Friday, June 13: Angels, Demons, Gods & Heroes Featuring songs, scenes, sketches and spoken word from Cabaret, Wicked, Ragtime, Hadestown, The Laramie Project, Carsie Blanton, John Legend, the Chicks and more! Friday night: All proceeds to benefit the ACLU and Advocates for Trans Equity (A4TE) Saturday, June 14: Fighting for Us, Finding Ourselves Featuring songs, scenes, spoofs and spoken word from Hamilton, Urinetown, La Cage aux Folles, Langston Hughes, The Diary of Anne Frank, Sara Bareilles, P!nk and more! Saturday night: All proceeds to benefit the World Health Organization and Transgender Law Center Also featuring a cash bar, 50/50 raffle,

Please join the Acton-Boxborough Family Network at the Goward Playground at the Acton Memorial Library for our Annual Kindergarten Social! This is free and open to all incoming kindergarteners! Come and meet some of the families and future classmates of your 2038 Kindergartener. There will be a school bus to explore, local organizations to meet, as well as color-coded name tags so that you can easily connect with students and families destined for the same school. Check the Acton-Boxborough Family Network Facebook Page for updates closer to the date. Please RSVP by registering on our website to let us know

On the third Saturday of every month (except June, which is 2nd Saturday), you can recycle your clean styrofoam containers. For details about the 2025 schedule, and what you can recycle, see https://actonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10278/Polystyrene-collection-days-and-guide-2025.    

Whatever you do, don't let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning "Pigeon" picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play!), Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party! It's not easy being the Pigeon - you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!)

Whatever you do, don't let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning "Pigeon" picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play!), Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party! It's not easy being the Pigeon - you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!)

All-Ages Community Dance Party hosted by Acton Boxborough United Way featuring MakesUWanna. Ice cream available for purchase from Juniper Farms Ice Cream truck. Donate-what-you-can admission

We had so much fun chatting with author and veterinarian, Philipp Schott a few years ago, we just had to bring him back to discuss his new book, "Heal the Beasts: A Jaunt Through the Curious History of the Veterinary Arts". This history of veterinary medicine provides an abundance of bizarre, funny, surprising, and heartwarming anecdotes. Heal the Beasts chronicles human efforts to treat animal illnesses from 14,000 BCE to today. Rgister for the Zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017460384553/WN_K6u3ApS0RByORHo2w6JFPw#/registration This is in partner with the Ashland Public Library

Friday, June 13: Angels, Demons, Gods & Heroes Featuring songs, scenes, sketches and spoken word from Cabaret, Wicked, Ragtime, Hadestown, The Laramie Project, Carsie Blanton, John Legend, the Chicks and more! Friday night: All proceeds to benefit the ACLU and Advocates for Trans Equity (A4TE) Saturday, June 14: Fighting for Us, Finding Ourselves Featuring songs, scenes, spoofs and spoken word from Hamilton, Urinetown, La Cage aux Folles, Langston Hughes, The Diary of Anne Frank, Sara Bareilles, P!nk and more! Saturday night: All proceeds to benefit the World Health Organization and Transgender Law Center Also featuring a cash bar, 50/50 raffle,