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Stock up on local produce and artisanal goods while you enjoy music, artisan offerings, our community table . . . and friends and neighbors. Every Sunday, 10AM - 1PM, June 15 - October 12.
Support with a Scoop! Come grab an ice cream treat at West Side Creamery and mention AB STEAM. They will donate 20% of their proceeds to support AB STEAM outdoor activities! AB STEAM sponsors free science, technology, engineering art and math (STEAM) events for students (K - 12) and their adults in the Acton Boxborough community. For more information, see https://www.absteam.org/. If you're joining the hackathon for flooding solutions (https://www.actonexchange.org/event/ab-steam-student-hackathon-flood-solutions/), come to West Side Creamery before or after the walk to help support this and other AB STEAM events.
Join us at the Council on Aging for Beef Taco Cheese Casserole, cornbread, corn chips & dessert for $3.00. Sign up is required. Please call the Senior Center @ 978-929-6652.
AB student Matt will be here to assist you with any of your tech needs or questions. No appointment necessary just stop by and see him in the lounge. For all ages 60+
Calling all students (grades 7 - 12) and residents interested in acting locally to help reduce the local impacts of flooding. The issue: How can we reduce flooding and the impacts of flooding in Acton in a way that is economical, sustainable, and socially and environmentally friendly? Are you a problem solver? Interested in environmental science and sustainability? Join a team or create your own team to develop strategies to reduce flooding and earn community service hours in the process. The first step for this event is a tour of Acton's flood prone areas (exact location provided after you register).
Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group. Copies available at Acton Memorial Library. Click here for this month's book, future meeting's books, and more information about other book groups: https://tinyurl.com/3hd4pfyt .
Join us at our sit-down supper in the air-conditioned Parish Hall! We welcome all our guests inside to join neighbors and friends at the tables in Fellowship Hall. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you. August 6 -- Prince Spaghetti Night: Spaghetti & Meatballs Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia August 13 -- Southern BBQ Night: Pulled Pork Sandwiches Sponsored by friends of Mt Calvary Lutheran Church of Acton August 20 -- Southwestern Night: Chicken Fajita Subs Sponsored by Boston Metro West Bible Church of Littleton August 27 -- Homestyle Sandwich Night: Sloppy Joe Sandwiches Sponsored
Grab your boots and get ready to kick up your heels at Line Dancing! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just starting out, this fun and energetic program is perfect for all experience levels. A local instructor will guide participants through classic and modern line dances, step-by-step. No partner or experience needed—just come ready to move, laugh, and enjoy a great time with your community! In case of rain or a heatwave the class will be moved inside. Comfortable shoes (or cowhand boots) recommended. Register on the program page on our website: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/line-dancing-hold-2/ Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are
Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek at the Acton Senior Center for this two-part class as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided. Registering in advance with the COA is required; please call 978-925-6652.
Learn how to take control of your finances with this beginner-friendly budgeting workshop run by members of the CFA Society Boston. We’ll cover how to read your paycheck, track expenses, set up a simple budget, and understand the benefits of financial planning. Walk away with the tools to start your own budget and make a plan that works for you—no experience needed! Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov. Register on the program page on our website: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/financial-lit-hold-3/
Visitors can enjoy the Museum and the Discovery Woods outdoor nature playscape and Treehouse with free admission from 4:30pm to 8:00pm every Friday night from June 20 until Labor Day. Reservations are no longer required nor accepted. The Museum will gratefully accept non-perishable food items for Open Table and Acton Food Pantry in lieu of admission, though a food donation is not required for admission. Thank you to the following local businesses that made this summer’s free admission Friday nights possible: June 20 - Dube Construction Management June 27 - Enterprise Bank July 4 ** Closed for Independence Day **