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.

Bakers! Start your ovens! Oct 11th is the drop off date for our 2025 Apple Pie (neighborly) competition. Sign up at the link - Just 20 places in 2 age categories; Apple Pie Baker's Sign Up. For bakers only, on Saturday, October 11, pies must be delivered to the library between noon-2pm for judging. For bakers and the public, come to the library on Sunday, October 12 at 2pm to celebrate the winners and get a slice (or two) of delicious pie, a donut, or a glass of cider! After all, there's no such thing as a bad apple pie!

YV Art Museum, also known as Contemporary Arts International (CAI), is proud to present a solo exhibition of sculpture entitled "Shadow Work" by James D. Cen- namo in the Downstairs Gallery. The Exhibition will run from October 5, 2025 through January 25, 2026; an Opening Reception will be held on October 12, Sunday, at 2:00 PM. This exhibition features 83 pieces from SHADOW WORK, a miniature sculpture series that revisits unforgettable events and social commentaries-both good and bad, heroic and tragic, celebrated and infamous-that have shaped society from the 1960s to today. Though the sculptures are tiny in size, the

Join the School Days Off at Danny's Place! Kids in grades K–5 can attend from 9 AM–12 PM and enjoy a day of themed activities, games, and creative fun. Whether the day’s focus is tied to a holiday or simply a special seasonal activity, it’s always a great time to connect, learn, and play. School Days Off are offered individually (or as a membership). $75.00 per kid per session.

Join Gauri Tandon of Neurovana Health is returning for a second workshop on breathing exercises that are rooted in the centuries-old practice of pranayama. This practice is known to help with better sleep, improved digestion, and reducing stress. Also discussed will be concepts of self-awareness through breathwork and strategies to include in our daily lives to help us feel better. You can participate whether or not you attended Gauri’s first workshop in June. Space is limited; please call the COA at 978-929-6652 to register. Open to all age 60+/free

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.

Reflexology is a complementary health therapy involving applying gentle pressure to specific points on the hands, feet, and ears to promote relaxation and promote healing and balance in other parts of the body. Curious about how reflexology can help you? Contact the Council on Aging to make an appointment with reflexologist Rebecca Howard. Acton age 60+ only.  

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.

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,

As a parent, your greatest responsibility is protecting your children. But what if you weren’t here tomorrow? Attorney David Feakes, of The Parents Estate Planning Law Firm, will share how to choose the right guardians, keep your family out of court, and create a plan that gives you peace of mind. David Feakes is the founder of The Parents Estate Planning Law Firm, PC, in Acton, MA, where he helps young families and empty nesters protect what matters most through personalized estate planning. With a focus on guardianship for minor children, asset protection, and wealth transfer, David brings over two

“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:

Please join us for a FREE Guided Nature Walk at one of Acton’s Conservation lands with our guide, Ian Bergemann with the Town of Acton Conservation Division. This is event is for families with children 5+. This is not a drop-off event; children must be accompanied by an adult, but siblings are welcome. Rain or shine.

Join us for our weekly community supper! We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you. October 1: GRAB & GO: Pasta and Meatballs Sponsored by St. John Lutheran Church of Sudbury October 8: GRAB & GO: Chili and Cornbread Sponsored by West Acton Baptist Church October 15: SIT DOWN: BBQ Chicken Dinner Sponsored by Boston Metro West Bible Church October 22: SIT DOWN: Middle Eastern Chicken Dinner Sponsored by Acton Boxborough Regional Islamic Cultural Center October 29: SIT DOWN: Halloween Goulash and Spooky Slides Sponsored by Congregation Beth Elohim ** Please note that the meals we serve

Join us for an evening of food, connection, and community! Bring a dish to share and join neighbors for our Fall Community Potluck, part of the Nourish Project — Wednesday, October 15, 5:30–7:00 PM at the Acton-Boxborough Resource Center. While we enjoy a delicious meal together, we’ll swap recipes, share stories, and create new connections. The Resource Center will be open for tours, so you can see this vibrant community hub in action. Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to the area, this is a wonderful way to connect with others and celebrate the role food plays in bringing

Sign up on the program page on our website. Join us for Halloween Wreath Making! Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Acton Republican Town Committee 6:30 PM Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Faulkner House (circa 1700), 5 High Street Friends of Acton RTC Welcome! please RSVP to Chair or ARTC Officer acton-repubs@pm.me   Meeting Agenda: 6:00 to ~9   Meet-n-greet time: 6:00-6:30

Sign up on the program page on our website.  Cookbooks will be available to check out at both library locations. First come, first serve. Bring a dish from the cookbook to share—and come hungry! This month's book is: Dinner in One: Exceptional & Easy One-Pan Meals: A Cookbook by Melissa Clark Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing WACL@actonma.gov. Please note that the West Acton Citizens’ Library has limited accessibility. More accessible programs are offered at the Acton Memorial Library.

All are welcome to attend and listen. Speakers include: The Honorable David A. Lowy Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan Professor Christina Miller Perspectives of Local Rabbis - Panel of Local Rabbis Jodi Sperber, Concord-Carlisle Against Antisemitism and Steven Van Evera, Lexington United Against Antisemitism The Impact of Antisemitism in Healthcare: The Need for Clinical Neutrality - Panel of Medical Professionals Panel of Student Members of Concord-Carlisle HS Jewish Student Union Dr. Nicole Freeman, Education Director, Holocaust Museum Boston In person at Kerem Shalom, or virtual via Microsoft Teams at https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/5437.

Sign up on the program page on our website. Cookbooks will be available to check out at both library locations. First come, first serve. Bring a dish from the cookbook to share—and come hungry! This month's book is: Dinner in One: Exceptional & Easy One-Pan Meals: A Cookbook by Melissa Clark Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Get ready for Monsterbash, an electrifying blacklight DJ dance party designed especially for elementary school children! We've been hosting Monsterbash for many years, and it never fails to be a sensational hit! Join us for an unforgettable night filled with music, dancing, and vibrant lights that will make this event a highlight of the school year! Admission is $10 per all ages in attendance (2 and under free).

Please join us for a benefit concert featuring Eric Kilburn, Louise Grasmere, and Linda Shoemaker, on the eve of the 2nd "No Kings" rallies across the country. 100% of proceeds go to Indivisible to keep the "No Kings" fight going.  There are only 80 seats for this concert, so please use the link below to reserve your ticket(s). Hope to see you there. Doors open at 7. Minimum donation at the door: $20 per person (though larger donations will be gratefully accepted). 100% of donations support Indivisible, a grassroots movement of thousands of local Indivisible groups with a mission to

Join HRN for a Run for the Buns! You can make a team or join as a participant to run or walk our course. 100% of the proceeds go to HRN – your local rabbit rescue & education hub. By raising money for our organization, you are allowing us to rescue more bunnies, find them loving homes, and support the public in bunny ownership. After-party to follow at Craft Food Halls with robust & exciting sweepstakes, music & family entertainment, and great food to purchase from Craft Food Halls! Each entry comes with a complimentary drink. The details: Parking & 5K Check-in

This major fundraiser for the year, which supports the scholarships the club presents to two ABRHS students, features homemade pies, and is supplemented by some baked goods. Pies and baked goodies sell out quickly, so, come one, come all!

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.    

Bettina Abe, a retired member of Acton’s Conservation Department and a long-time leader of hikes along Acton’s trails, will lead a new and brisk hiking route this year, exploring local archaeology along the Nashoba Brook, Robbins Mill, and Spring Hill connector Trails. This year’s hike will begin at the Robbins Mill Conservation Parking lot on Carlisle Road and will include stops at the Roof Slab Quarry, the Robbins Mill Pond and mill site, and the Pipsissewa Native American ceremonial sites. Trail conditions can be rocky, uneven, and often wet, and thus participation is limited. Registrants will receive a detailed email

The FreeBee Network and Market was formed in the wake of the pandemic, and a large local apartment fire. These experiences emphasized the importance of a central, volunteer-driven team to connect neighbors to share access to food, resources, and services.  For more information, see Boxborough FreeBee Network and Market.

Sign up on the program page on our website.  Join us for Halloween Wreath Making! Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing WACL@actonma.gov. Please note that the West Acton Citizens’ Library has limited accessibility. More accessible programs are offered at the Acton Memorial Library.

Join your local hometown No Kings event. Make it joyous. Keep it peaceful. A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.

On Saturday, October 18 at 8:00 PM, and Sunday, October 19 at 2:30 PM, the Concord Orchestra presents a program called “Always in Motion” at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord, highlighting the Montgomery Variations. A pre-concert talk is scheduled for 7:15 on Saturday. Also on the program will be Javelin by Michael Torke. Javelin was commissioned by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for its 50th anniversary and it was performed at the opening ceremony of the Atlanta Summer Olympics in 1996. The concert will conclude with Samuel Barber’s lyrical Symphony No. 1 which combines the four movements of

Thelma and Louise meets The First Wives Club in this fun and flirtatious comedy. Divorcées Mary and Jo are suspicious of their friend Liz’s new dentist boyfriend. He’s not just a weirdo; he may be a serial killer! After all, his hygienist just disappeared. Trading their wine glasses for spy glasses, imaginations run wild as the ladies try to discover the truth and save their friend in a hilarious off-road adventure. Tickets $25 general/$22 students and seniors/$10 EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholder.  

Benefit Concert to support First Parish in Concord task forces for Reckoning & Repair and for Immigration Justice. California-based, activist singer/songwriting duo Emma's Revolution will perform a benefit concert for the work of First Parish in Concord’s “Reckoning & Repair” and “Immigration Justice” Task Forces. The concert will be In-Person, plus Livestream with Replay. Get recharged, inspired and energized in community, justice and song! “In this intense and unprecedented time, when our democracy, rights and norms are on the line,” the duo says, “all of our voices are needed to create the country and the world we want to live in.”