Join Kerem Shalom of Concord for a festive family Purim celebration for all ages, focusing on mitzvot and tzedakah (good deeds and charity)! 1:00 pm: Children’s Purim Spiel and Sing-along, presented by the Hebrew School Reimagined Drama elective 1:30 pm: Mitzvah Projects & Carnival for Families with Children Costumes are strongly encouraged! Carnival Games • Bouncy House • Snack Bag Packing • Crown Decorating • Food Drive to Benefit Open Table • Hamantaschen Sales to Benefit 7th Grade’s Tzedakah Project • Plus more! Suggested donation: $5/person (max $20/family) and one item to donate to Open Table.  CLICK HERE to pre-pay Kerem Shalom is

You know about solar panels. What about SOLAR SHINGLES? Come see the many clean energy advances at the home of an Acton Clean Energy Coach and hear about this new technology. How do solar shingles compare with traditional PV rooftop panels? Plus, you can ask about the homeowner’s experience with air source heat pumps (mini-split and air-to-water system), induction cooking, heat pump hot water heaters, heat pump clothes dryer, and more. Info/sign-up: https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/2138  or write us at EnergizeActon.org@gmail.com.   --

You know about solar panels. What about SOLAR SHINGLES? Come see the many clean energy advances at the home of an Acton Clean Energy Coach and hear about this new technology. How do solar shingles compare with traditional PV rooftop panels? Plus, you can ask about the homeowner’s experience with air source heat pumps (mini-split and air-to-water system), induction cooking, heat pump hot water heaters, heat pump clothes dryer, and more. Info/sign-up: https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/2138  or write us at EnergizeActon.org@gmail.com.   --

Rescheduled from January 25. “Obsession” The Horizon of Possibility: A violin and piano concert Musicians: Amos Lawrence, Violin Esther Ning-Yau, Piano Click here to register and for more info

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

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. This months topic will be on the CIA and led by Willard Hunter. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library.

With award-winning documentary filmmaker Kim Smith. Experience the inspirational story of a magnificent species found in our own backyards!  Kim Smith will present her award-winning movie filmed along the shores of Cape Ann and in the heart of Mexico’s forested volcanic mountains. Every stage of the butterfly’s life cycle is experienced in vibrant close-up, from egg to caterpillar to adult and set to the background of sea and forest, sun and wind. Movie runtime is 56 minutes followed by Q&A. Kim Smith is a documentary filmmaker, wildlife conservationist, lecturer, photojournalist, author, illustrator, and an award-winning landscape designer.

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. 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.

A group of local Chinese musicians and dancers will join us to celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year--the year of the horse! They will present a very pleasant program with a combination of Chinese and western music—Chinese folk instruments the Pipa and Erhu, Chinese folk dance, vocal performances (ensemble, duet, solo), perhaps a piano concerto, and even Tai Chi! Open to all age 60 +/free

Join staff from the town of Acton Assessor’s Office for an update on how property taxes are affected by increasing home values. They will also share information on numerous ways homeowners might qualify for property tax relief if you are: over 65 with income and assets that are low-to-moderate, over 70, a veteran with a disability, or suffering financial hardship in general. At the conclusion of the presentation, attendees will be given a coupon for a free lunch that afternoon at the Senior Center’s Bistro! Space is limited, so register with the Council on Aging. If you are unable to

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

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: Beaded Shamrock Brooch Sign up here. 

Are you eager for Spring? It’s coming! We just need to be patient at this time of year. Please join us each week to keep warm.  We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you every Wednesday. March 2026 menu March 4         Mediterranean Chicken Sponsored by Congregation Beth Elohim Sisterhood March 11       Roast Pork Tenderloin Sponsored by United Christ Church of Boxborough March 18       Our St Patrick’s Day Shepherd’s Pie Sponsored by Faith Evangelical Free Church March 25       Herb Roasted Chicken Sponsored by St John Evangelical Lutheran Church Dinner is served 4:30pm – 5:30pm Doors open at

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: Beaded Shamrock Brooch. Sign up here. 

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

Did you know that over $60 billion of our tax dollars are lost to Medicare fraud annually?Join Scott Simundza of the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program, to participate in a discussion on how Medicare beneficiaries, family members, caregivers, and others are instrumental in preventing, detecting, and reporting Medicare fraud. In this program you will learn to be a more informed and engaged health care consumer, as well as explore the need to be vigilant to protect yourself from becoming victim to deceptive marketing and medical identity theft, and other important information to assist you in navigating the increasingly complex

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

The Town of Acton wants to hear people's stories, ideas, and hopes for making our community stronger and fair for everyone. These small group talks are part of a big project to learn what people need and to help everyone feel healthy, included, and supported. For any questions or accessibility accommodations, send an email to actonforproaction@3x3.co. See a list of the available focus groups and register here: tinyurl.com/2sjvdu7b All focus groups are online - Zoom link sent after registration. Sign Up Today! Each session lasts from 60 to 90 minutes and centers on a particular perspective, but all Town of

Revolution Community Yoga is hosting Yoga for Brain Health & Alzheimer’s Awareness, a fundraiser to support the Alzheimer's Association on Saturday, March 7, 1:30 to 3 p.m. The event starts with a short educational talk from Rick Hobson of the Alzheimer’s Association, followed by a gentle, accessible yoga program focused on movement, breath work and meditation for brain health by Janet Spiegel, RCY yoga teacher. Suggested donation is $35-$45 with 100% of the proceeds going to the Alzheimer’s Association. Visit the Workshops page at yogaacton.com to register; and to donate visit https://events.alz.org/fundraisers/janetspiegel/yoga-for-brain-health---alzheimer--s-awareness.

The Friends of Emerson Health is pleased to present its 8th annual EmerSong – an A Cappella Festival. High school, college, and adult a cappella groups, including those from Concord, Weston and Lexington, will come together for a lively music festival using only their voices as instruments. Proceeds from EmerSong will benefit behavioral and mental health patients at Emerson, including relaxation tools for adolescents seen in the Emergency Department, music and gardening therapy groups for patients, and staff education and training. Some amazing groups from local universities and high schools will fill out this year’s bill in both shows, including

The Friends of Emerson Health is pleased to present its 8th annual EmerSong – an A Cappella Festival. High school, college, and adult a cappella groups, including those from Concord, Weston and Lexington, will come together for a lively music festival using only their voices as instruments. Proceeds from EmerSong will benefit behavioral and mental health patients at Emerson, including relaxation tools for adolescents seen in the Emergency Department, music and gardening therapy groups for patients, and staff education and training. Some amazing groups from local universities and high schools will fill out this year’s bill in both shows, including