CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER: Acton COA Presents: Revolutions and Banana Wars: US Intervention in Latin America from the Monroe Doctrine to the Cold War with Paolo Di Gregorio
Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton
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Library: Lunar New Year Performances
Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, ActonLWV presents: Restoring the Promise: Immigration policy and the path forward
Acton Town Hall 472 Main St, Acton +1 more
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Week of Events
Sunday, February 22, 2026
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Monday, February 23, 2026
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February 23, 2026 -CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER: Acton COA Presents: Revolutions and Banana Wars: US Intervention in Latin America from the Monroe Doctrine to the Cold War with Paolo Di Gregorio
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February 23, 2026 -Library: Gentle Yoga with Revolution Yoga
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February 23, 2026 -Library: Virtual – (how to avoid) “Death in Glacier National Park” with Author Randi Minetor
CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER: Acton COA Presents: Revolutions and Banana Wars: US Intervention in Latin America from the Monroe Doctrine to the Cold War with Paolo Di Gregorio
For the last 200 years, the United States has had a complex, often controversial, relationship with our southern neighbors. Recent events in South America and the Caribbean illustrate that the story of this relationship is still unfolding. This illustrated talk examines the history of US involvement in the Americas, and the politics, economics, and ideologies that shaped the story. Paolo Di Gregorio is a historian, archaeologist and educator. He is a Visiting Lecturer in the History Department at Bridgewater State University, and his passion for telling stories of our past is enthusiastically received by Acton’s older adults! Open to out-of-towners
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Library: Gentle Yoga with Revolution Yoga
Experience harmony and balance through this mindful practice designed to reduce stress, release tension and promote relaxation. Emphasis on self-awareness, breath, and honoring the body. This class is all levels and beginner friendly. Sign up here for Gentle Yoga with Jenny from Acton's Revolution Community Yoga!
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Library: Virtual – (how to avoid) “Death in Glacier National Park” with Author Randi Minetor
We love chatting with Randi Minetor! Join us to discuss the 10th anniversary (and rerelease) of her book, "Death in Glacier National Park: Stories of Accidents and Foolhardiness in the Crown of the Continent". Sign up here for the Zoom link!
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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February 24, 2026 -Library: Cookbook Club @ West
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February 24, 2026 -Acton COA Presents: Generate Hope for a Good Future Workshop via Zoom
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February 24, 2026 -Library: Yarn & Needle Club
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February 24, 2026 -Library: Cookbook Club @ AML
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February 24, 2026 -Protecting our local environment. Where do we go from here?
Library: Cookbook Club @ West
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: For the Culture: Phenomenal Black Women and Femmes in Food: Interviews, Inspiration, and Recipes by Klancy Miller Sign up here.
Acton COA Presents: Generate Hope for a Good Future Workshop via Zoom
Hope can uplift and motivate us while we navigate challenges, uncertainty, and unpredictability. Join Dr. Miriam Rosalyn Diamond to take steps toward envisioning a better future through inspiration, a growth mindset, maps, receiving and providing support. Participate via Zoom from home or via a large screen TV with others at the Senior Center. Register: seniorcenter@actonma.gov or 987-929-6652. Miriam Rosalyn Diamond, PhD, is an educator, program developer, and inclusion specialist. She teaches adult education and college classes on lifespan development, friendship, and ethical awareness. Open to all age 60+/free
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Library: Yarn & Needle Club
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.
Library: Cookbook Club @ AML
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: For the Culture: Phenomenal Black Women and Femmes in Food: Interviews, Inspiration, and Recipes by Klancy Miller. Sign up here
Protecting our local environment. Where do we go from here?
Have you noticed that the weather is getting more extreme? Heat waves, droughts, and snow set new records. Climate change is affecting us. But, we are making progress in our responses. Join us for an evening panel discussion celebrating local climate-related successes. Speakers include climate leaders from Sustainable Stow, Green Hudson, Green Maynard, Green Acton, and Massachusetts Senator Jamie Eldridge. Learn about present local climate achievements, hear about future plans to promote healthy environments in our towns, and join the Q & A.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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February 25, 2026 -Acton Council on Aging Invites You to Mindfulness Meditation via Zoom
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February 25, 2026 -Acton Community Supper – February
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February 25, 2026 -DPW: Parker Street Complete Streets Open House
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February 25, 2026 -Library: Virtual – Burglary At The Louvre — How Can Writers Top This?
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February 25, 2026 -Skills for disagreeing better: A Braver Angels presentation
Acton Council on Aging Invites You to Mindfulness Meditation via Zoom
In this four-week program, delivered via Zoom, we will explore both sitting meditation and mindful movement practices. The movement patterns are gentle and can be easily adapted for those with limited mobility. How are sitting and movement practices different, and how are they the same? How can they help us develop mindfulness skills, be present, and reduce stress? Each week, we will practice together and have ample time to discuss our experience. This class is suitable for beginners as well as anyone wishing to practice in community or to deepen or re-establish their practice. Please plan to attend all four
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Acton Community Supper – February
How have you been with all this cold weather? Please join us each week to keep warm. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you every Wednesday. February 2026 Menu February 4 Ukrainian Chicken and Buttered Noodles Sponsored by Acton Boxborough Regional Islamic Center February 11 Chicken Casserole and Heart Shaped Biscuits - Our Valentines Day Sponsored by Friends of Mt Calvary Community Supper February 18 Ash Wednesday - Fish Sticks with Mac n’ Cheese Casserole Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia February 25 Braised Pork Chops and Mashed Potatoes Sponsored
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DPW: Parker Street Complete Streets Open House
The Town of Acton is studying Parker Street (between High Street and the MBTA Tracks) to better understand safety concerns and opportunities to improve conditions for people who drive, walk, and bike. We’re hosting an open house where community members can: Review existing conditions on Parker Street Share concerns about speeding and safety Talk about walking and biking needs Explore potential improvement ideas Ask questions and provide feedback How can the town improve the area around Parker Street? Take the survey!
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Library: Virtual – Burglary At The Louvre — How Can Writers Top This?
The world is fascinated by the recent jewel robbery at the Louvre, and so are the Curators of Crime, mystery authors Connie Berry, Lane Stone, Nina Wachsman, and M. A. Monnin. In this presentation, the Curators of Crime will examine the public’s fascination with the recent burglary of Napoleonic jewels at the Louvre and discuss how as authors they have used the same elements in their books. Register for the Zoom link here.
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Skills for disagreeing better: A Braver Angels presentation
What if disagreement didn’t have to feel so hard? Join us on February 25th at 7:00pm for Skills for Disagreeing Better, a Braver Angels presentation with practical tools for listening, speaking up, and finding common ground. Come build better conversation skills with us!
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Thursday, February 26, 2026
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February 26, 2026 -Acton Council on Aging Invites You to Words Galore via Zoom
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February 26, 2026 -Acton Senior Center Presents: Greatest Love Songs of All Time Part 2
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February 26, 2026 -Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ West
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February 26, 2026 -Henry Knox’s Trek from Ticonderoga: Myths, Realities, and Results for Boston
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February 26, 2026 -Proscenium Circus: The 39 Steps
Acton Council on Aging Invites You to Words Galore via Zoom
Val Walker’s winter session of Words Galore will meet for four weeks via Zoom for fun and lively word play and brain twisters—a logophile’s paradise! Learn new words, explore the history of old words and delve into the origins of words. Enjoy limericks, riddles, famous quotes, puns, and fascinating trivia about trendy words. Play guessing games with the dictionary and words-within-word games. Contact the COA at seniorcenter@actonma.gov to receive the Zoom link. Val Walker, MS, is an educator, blogger and author. She offers her wordplay and poetry classes at many Senior Centers and enjoys sparking our wits and encouraging lighthearted
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Acton Senior Center Presents: Greatest Love Songs of All Time Part 2
Join John Clark to reminisce to the sound of these beloved romantic songs, from lighthearted twenties tunes like Side by Side and I Can’t Give You Anything but Love to more serious standards like All of Me and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman. Hey, I’ll bet you a plug nickel that you remember slow dancing to these 1950s favorites: the doo-wop classic I Only Have Eyes for You and a familiar hit song Play Misty for Me. Or how about Rosemary Clooney’s sweet and lovely Tenderly that became a jazz standard and Old Black Magic that got
Free – $5
Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ West
Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or a complete beginner, come learn new techniques, share ideas, and enjoy crafting in community. This month's craft will be: Felt Toy Horse Sign up here
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Henry Knox’s Trek from Ticonderoga: Myths, Realities, and Results for Boston
In early 1776, the young Continental Army colonel Henry Knox moved dozens of heavy cannons and mortars from Lake Champlain to the siege lines around Boston; one of the most famous stories from the Revolutionary War. And like many famous stories, it embodies a fair amount of legend and lore. This talk sorts out what we know, what we only think we know, and what we should know about how Knox brought this “noble train of artillery” that helped to make all of Massachusetts independent. J. L. Bell maintains the Boston1775.net website, offering daily helpings of history, analysis, and unabashed
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Proscenium Circus: The 39 Steps
Join ABRHS' drama group, Proscenium Circus, for our 2026 MA Educational Theater Guild (METG) Festival Entry, The 39 Steps, Even More Abridged. About the Play: Inspired by Alfred Hitchcock and a 1915 Spy Novel, The 39 Steps is a fast paced spoof taking you all over the British Isles in pursuit of a villainous spy ring. Eight actors portray dozens of characters as we follow our hero, Richard Hannay, on a quest to stop the spies and save the world! Content: As a note, The 39 Steps is a spy thriller set in 1935, and does feature a German spy. There are
$15.75
Friday, February 27, 2026
Saturday, February 28, 2026
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February 28, 2026 -Games Fest – Indoor Winter Carnival!
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February 28, 2026 -Library: Lunar New Year Performances
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February 28, 2026 -LWV presents: Restoring the Promise: Immigration policy and the path forward
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February 28, 2026 -Discovery Museum: Special Saturday evenings
Games Fest – Indoor Winter Carnival!
Come for an afternoon of indoor carnival fun for the whole family! (Snow date Sun, March 1)! First Parish Church of Stow & Acton is hosting a lively, all-ages carnival filled with games, face painting, prizes, and treats—all in a warm, welcoming indoor space. Free admission! Carnival game tickets are $1 each, and each game costs just 1 ticket to play. With over three dozen carnival games, there’s something for everyone. Try our life-size Whack-a-Mole, Plinko, Pop Bottle Stand-Up, Life-Size Tetris, and an “impossible” giant sliding puzzle. Many of the games are handcrafted creations built by FPC members and youth.
Library: Lunar New Year Performances
Join to celebrate the year of the horse! There will be music, dance, and costume performances. An intermission of light snacks and tea will be provided. Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Library! Sign up here.
LWV presents: Restoring the Promise: Immigration policy and the path forward
Join the League of Women Voters - Acton Area for the first event made possible by the newly launched Marge Kennedy Social Justice Initiative Fund. Restoring the Promise: Immigration policy and the path forward with immigration attorney Antonio Massa Viana. Live at Acton Town Hall or on Zoom. Register for a Zoom link.
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Discovery Museum: Special Saturday evenings
The Especially for Me series offers dedicated hours and free admission for families with disabilities. During these events, we offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits and provide an opportunity for families to network with one another in an understanding, ADA-compliant environment. While the event titles indicate the focus for certain program accommodations, any family that would benefit from a sensory friendly visit is welcome at any time. A medical diagnosis is not required. All Especially for Me events are free to attend, but preregistration is required. More information, dates and registration links can be found online at http://bit.ly/EspeciallyforMe. For these events, the museum
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