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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.
The Boxborough Museum at 575 Middle Road is open on second Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come see Boxborough’s historic treasures including the 1850’s scale which is sensitive enough to weigh a penny and strong enough to calibrate a 50 pound weight, the “new” hearse built in 1881, and the “old” hearse (come and see how old is old). Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information or to arrange a private tour for a small group, please contact John Fallon through the Boxborough Historical Society.
Sign up for a free Beginner English class at Acton Memorial Library! This 90-minute class for Complete Beginners meets twice a week from September to December. You will learn basic English speaking skills to talk about yourself, family, home, community, as well as time, money, shopping, and weather. The class is free, but registration is required. Registration is open until September 15th. Sign up for information about the Acton class at the English At Large website https://link.edgepilot.com/s/5150c38e/OT0rRGeD-0q5OlmICQfG0w?u=https://www.englishatlarge.org/beginner-english-classes/ You will receive an email in September with the class schedule and registration form in September
This meditation series explores practical ways to remain centered and resilient. Discover how to create powerful layers of inner protection and experience a deep sense of stability from within. Free event - Conducted by Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, Watertown, MA Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.
Join us each month for Teaching Tech, a free, hands-on series where we explore a new technology topic in an approachable, beginner-friendly way. From apps to devices to digital tools, each session focuses on building your confidence and skills. This month’s topic: Instagram Learn the basics of Instagram, including how to create an account, post photos and stories, follow others, and stay safe while using the platform. No experience necessary—just bring your questions and curiosity Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here. Please bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop if you have one. If
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 .
Sign up for a free Beginner English class at Acton Memorial Library! This 90-minute class for Complete Beginners meets twice a week from September to December. You will learn basic English speaking skills to talk about yourself, family, home, community, as well as time, money, shopping, and weather. The class is free, but registration is required. Registration is open until September 15th. Sign up for information about the Acton class at the English At Large website https://link.edgepilot.com/s/5150c38e/OT0rRGeD-0q5OlmICQfG0w?u=https://www.englishatlarge.org/beginner-english-classes/ You will receive an email in September with the class schedule and registration form in September
“I Hiked Acton’s Trails!” 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. Check out the “I Hiked Acton’s Trails” Challenge form HERE for more information about the challenge. Date: Wednesdays from September 3 to November 19. Once you register, the location of each hike will be sent out each Sunday before the walk. Time: 2:30-4:00 pm. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as we will start our hikes on time. Typical distance:
Join us for our weekly community supper! We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you. September 3: Chicken Tetrazzini Sponsored by United Church of Christ Congregational, Boxborough September 10: Cobb Salad Supper with chicken Sponsored by Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church of Acton September 17 : Baked Ziti and Meatballs Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia September 24: Pork Loin Chops Sponsored by Friends of Mt. Calvary Community Supper ** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten, nuts, seeds, or dairy. Doors open at 4:15pm. Please,
Join us at the library for a relaxing and creative crafting session! We’ll be making beautiful flower bookmarks using glue, pressed flowers, and other natural elements. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any small items you'd like to include—just keep in mind that the bookmarks are small, so tiny additions work best. Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here.
Acton Republican Town Committee 6:30 PM Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Faulkner House (circa 1700), 5 High Street Friends of Acton RTC Welcome! please RSVP to Chair or ARTC Officer acton-repubs@pm.me
Does using ChatGPT and AI have a cost on our brain cognition? A new study from MIT found the answer could be yes. Hear from lead researcher and professor Dr. Nataliya Kosmyna of MIT Media Lab about this groundbreaking study and its implications. Register for the webinar link here - https://watertown-ma.zoom.us/webinar/register/2617533914529/WN_tzPKVvQ2RaeZ6rX8Zlw94Q#/registration This program is in partner with the Watertown Free Public Library.
Have you ever wondered how accessible the commuter train and the T are? Don't want to take your first trip alone? The Acton Commission on Disabilities (COD) is sponsoring an online training session on accessibility given by the MBTA's Mobility Training Department. Registration is required. Click here to register. For more information on the training, please email the Commission on Disabilities at COD@actonma.gov.
Have you ever wondered how accessible the commuter train and the “T” are? Don’t want to take your first trip alone? The Acton COD is sponsoring a virtual training session on accessibility given by the MBTA’s Mobility Training Department. Registration is required: bit.ly/3JwugCa For more information on the training, please email the Commission on Disabilities COD@actonma.gov
John Hedly has been a beekeeper for 17 years. He is the former librarian for the Worcester County Beekeepers Association and a two-term member of the WCBA Board of Directors. In 2024, he was voted Beekeeper of the Year by the WCBA. Come to learn more about bee keeping and a honeybee colony! Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.
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.
57 New England Artisans show juried craft under festival tents on the fields at Fruitlands Museum overlooking the Nashoba Valley and the New Hampshire mountains. Food is available from the Cafe and food trucks. Rain or Shine. Admission Fees: Trustees members $10 - Nonmembers $15 - Children under 12 FREE Admission includes museum galleries, exhibits, art demos, and trails. For more information, see 2025 Fruitlands Craft Festival.
Professional tour leader Amy Cole grew up near Acton Center and has a wide ranging-interest in Acton’s unique history. Walking Acton’s historic civic center, you will learn about the people, places and practices that shaped the town’s history and our nation’s as well. Topics include Native American history, the role of the church, the importance of Captain Isaac Davis and the Acton Minutemen, nearby historic buildings, memorials and more. The mile walk will take about two hours. The walk is free but registration is required. Limit 25 people. Register at https://tinyurl.com/Sep20-Acton250
Join us at the library for a relaxing and creative crafting session! We’ll be making beautiful flower bookmarks using glue, pressed flowers, and other natural elements. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any small items you'd like to include—just keep in mind that the bookmarks are small, so tiny additions work best. Whether you're an experienced crafter or just looking to try something new, this is a great way to unwind and make something lovely to take home! Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are
Join us at the Largest Youth Entrepreneur Event Nationally! We will be hosting over 100 booths with a variety of different items and services from baked goods to homemade arts. Additionally, we invite special guests to speak about this event and present awards to some of the best businesses at the 8th Annual Acton Children's Business Fair.