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.

Ice Skating, Music, Refreshments!!! ~ Suggested donation: $5/per person, $20/family All Welcome ~  Skaters & non-skating supporters (skate rentals available). It's an AB STEAM meet-up too - come by to learn about events & volunteer opportunities! ALL donations benefit: • Local Food Pantries • AB STEAM (formerly AB PIP STEM) • Community Wellness • Eco Activities Please bring healthy snacks to share + non-perishables for the Acton Food Pantry. For more info see:  https://www.absteam.org/events/community-skate-fundraiser. Thanks to the generous donation of rink time by Nashoba Valley Olympia.

Do you love line dancing or just want to get into it? Come to our Line Dancing Social Hour to dance with others in the community. Learn new dances or just dance some of your favorites! This is not a structured lesson, just an opportunity to dance socially with others. Sign up here. 

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.

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.

Join us for an evening of conversation, dancing and merriment! We'll have English Country Dance lessons as well as a free dance period to practice. Dress to the nines for a chance to be named Diamond of the Season at the end of the night. Period costume is encouraged but not required. Live music, food, games, and much more will be available. Costumes encouraged. Cash bar provided by True West Brewing Co. and complimentary light snacks. FOR ADULTS 21+ IDs will be checked at the door. Sign up here. 

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,

Virginia Franco, founder of Virginia Franco Resumes, will hold an AMA ("Ask Me Anything") for job seekers. She welcomes any questions about resumes and LinkedIn writing. Sign up for the Zoom link here.

Sign up for a 15-minute 1:1 tech help session. Please bring your device and any questions you might have! Registration is required! 1:30pm Slot 1:45pm Slot 2:00pm Slot 2:15pm Slot 

Over the last 200 years there have been many pioneering women in the United States who have shattered social barriers and blazed a path for future generations to follow. From the accomplishments of Elizabeth Blackwell in the 19th century to those of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the 21st, these women have changed American and global society. In celebration of Women's History Month, this illustrated talk will look at the careers and legacies of the trailblazing individuals. 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

Join your fellow community members at the West Acton Citizens' Library for a lively book discussion led by our Librarians. Limited copies of the book in multiple formats will be available at the West Acton branch. First come, first serve. All are welcome! This month's book is: Vera Wong's guide to snooping by Sutanto  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

For Adults! Join for some chatting, music, and crafting! This month's craft is: Mini Canvas Painting Paint a mini canvas for April's "What do you love about the library?" Art Show! Sign up here. 

The Acton Exchange team holds monthly meetings that are open to our active volunteers and anyone who might want to become a volunteer. If you have an Acton connection and want to contribute to independent community journalism in our town, it is likely that the AE has a role for you, whatever your skill sets and interests might be. Each meeting begins with an opportunity to learn what has been going on at the Acton Exchange, followed by an opportunity to improve our journalism skills. Meetings are either  hybrid (in-person or zoom) or zoom-only.   For this month's venue and

Please join us in person and meet our Board of Directors as we recap the highlights of our 35th anniversary year and take a look at what lies ahead. We hope you will be part of a community discussion to share your thoughts and ideas about furnishing the future. Light refreshments will be served. The meeting is free to attend, but please register 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

Life in the U.S. during the 1970s blended the momentum of 1960s activism with a growing sense of political distrust and economic uncertainty. On the plus side social movements remained powerful with civil rights continuing and women pushing harder for equal rights and reproductive freedom.  Culturally, the decade was vibrant and diverse. Music ranged from disco to rock to soul, fashion embraced bold colors and expressive styles, and television and film became increasingly influential in shaping national identity. On the negative side many continued to protest the Vietnam War and political scandals like Watergate and Nixon's resignation deepened public skepticism toward

Who: For athletes in grades 6-8 When: Thursday, March 12 6th Graders: 3:30-5:00 ($30); 7-8th Graders: 3:00-5:00 ($40) Where: ABRHS lower gym Great opportunity for potential future high school track athletes to learn from the existing athletes! No prior experience needed. How to Participate: Cash/Check/Venmo to be paid at start of clinic Bring running shoes and a water bottle To register, email abrhs.track@gmailcom

AB STEAM invites K-12 students and their parents to play math games including Domino Math, Sudoku, Set, KenKen, and computer coding. Join the open house for fun, games and light refreshments.

The Carlisle Dance, with its accompanying potluck dinner, is known as the most sociable dance in the area. Arrive at 6:30 for  dinner and conversation, and then dance from 8 until 10. Live music by the Carlisle Band, who bring an eclectic collection of instruments. Outstanding local callers call mostly contradances, plus occasional square and circle dances. Admission is just $6-10 (self-determined sliding scale) for all ages, along with your tasty and creative contribution for the meal. You'll find us at the lovely Unitarian Church in Carlisle Center on the Common. Navigate to 27 School St, Carlisle MA and look

For Adults! Join for some chatting, music, and crafting! This month's craft is: Mini Canvas Painting Paint a mini canvas for April's "What do you love about the library?" Art Show! Sign up here. 

What does a river sound like when you really listen? Join OARS for an immersive evening inspired by nature’s soundscapes. Hear the voices of our rivers, see their sounds come alive in stunning spectrograms, and discover what these acoustics reveal about the natural world. Bioacoustics researcher Dr. Laura Kloepper will share how sound informs science and uncovers stories we may not see, only discoverable by ear. OARS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit watershed organization located in Concord, MA. OARS focuses on protecting the Assabet, Concord, and Sudbury rivers.