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Week of Events
Sunday, April 26, 2026
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April 26, 2026 -Library: Harmonies of Nature – A concert-lecture about birdsong
Library: Harmonies of Nature – A concert-lecture about birdsong
Sign up on the program page on our website here! Presented by SHE in conjunction with our art exhibit The World We Share - a concert-lecture that goes beyond music to showcase the beauty and complexities of birdsong. With composer Alexander Liebermann and musicians Sophia Szokolay (violin I), Hannah Goldstick (violin II), Maureen Sheehan (viola), and Alan Toda-Ambaras (violoncello).
Monday, April 27, 2026
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April 27, 2026 -Acton COA Presents The Poetry & Stories of Langston Hughes Seminar with Stephen Collins
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April 27, 2026 -Library: Line Dancing Social Hour
Acton COA Presents The Poetry & Stories of Langston Hughes Seminar with Stephen Collins
Open to out-of-towners age 60+ starting April 6th for $20/series Langston Hughes (1901-1967) was a Harlem poet, playwright, novelist and short story writer. He was a leading member of The Harlem Renaissance and was greatly influenced by the poetry of Walt Whitman. His poems continually ask the question: What does it mean to be an American? We will study many of his iconic poems and read three of his short stories. Students should purchase Vintage Hughes, published by Vintage Books in paperback that retails for $14. Preregistration is required. Please call 978-929-6652 to register.
Library: Line Dancing Social Hour
Sign up on the program page on our website here! This is not a structured lesson, just an opportunity to dance socially with others.
Free
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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April 28, 2026 -VOTE for town candidates!
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April 28, 2026 -Library: Cookbook Club @ West
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April 28, 2026 -Library: Yarn & Needle Club
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April 28, 2026 -Library: Cookbook Club @ AML
VOTE for town candidates!
Town elections are sometimes won by just a few votes. Your vote counts! For information about voting and Town Meeting, see the 2026 Annual Election Calendar. Note: The last day to register to vote for this election is April 18.
Library: Cookbook Club @ West
Sign up on the program page on our website here! Bring a dish from the cookbook to share—and come hungry! This month's book is: Half baked harvest every day: recipes for balanced, flexible, feel-good meals by Tieghan Gerard
Free
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
Sign up on the program page on our website here! Bring a dish from the cookbook to share—and come hungry! This month's book is: Half baked harvest every day: recipes for balanced, flexible, feel-good meals by Tieghan Gerard
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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April 29, 2026 -AB Unified Games Day (with Special Olympics MA)
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April 29, 2026 -Acton Community Supper – April
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April 29, 2026 -Library: Author Talk Series – “A Long Walk Down a Winding Road” by Sam Farmer
AB Unified Games Day (with Special Olympics MA)
As a unified Champion School, Acton-Boxborough Schools partner with Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) to participate in a one-day Track and Field event hosted by ABRHS. This is Acton-Boxborough's 7th time to participate in Unified School Day Games. Students from ABRHS, RJ Grey JHS, and Elementary Schools will participate as athletes and partners, supported by staff members and High School student volunteers.
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Acton Community Supper – April
Welcome the warmth and beautiful colors of Spring as the flowers and buds begin to pop around us. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you every Wednesday. April 2026 menu April 1 Baked Ziti and Garlic Bread Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia April 8 Chicken Chili and Corn Bread Sponsored by Friends of Community Supper April 15 Chicken Satay and Dumplings Sponsored by Mt Calvary Lutheran Church April 22 BBQ Chicken and Tater Tots Sponsored by Boston Metro West Bible Church of Littleton April 29 Hot
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Library: Author Talk Series – “A Long Walk Down a Winding Road” by Sam Farmer
Sign up on the program page on our website here! A Long Walk Down a Winding Road by Sam Farmer. Join us at Acton Memorial Library for a discussion and questions from Sam Farmer. Stick around for a signed copy of the book! You do not need to read the book ahead of time to attend.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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April 30, 2026 -Library: How to Fight Climate Change, One Garden at a Time
Library: How to Fight Climate Change, One Garden at a Time
Sign up on the program page on our website here! Come hear what you can do in your own backyard (and front yard) to address climate change and make your landscape come alive. We will talk trees and shrubs and perennials with Demetra Tseckares the owner of Gardens by Demetra.
Friday, May 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026 -Acton COA Invites You to Comedy Scene Study with Poornima Kirby
Acton COA Invites You to Comedy Scene Study with Poornima Kirby
Open to out-of-towners 60+ starting April 6th for $20/series Come tickle your funny bone through an exploration of the art, science and silliness of comedy! Whether you are the class clown or worry you haven’t a funny bone in your body, this class is a perfect place to express (or discover) your inner comedian. In early weeks we’ll learn the principles of comedy scenes through improvisational games. After the first week, students will each be assigned a comedic monologue and scene from a classic comedic writer from Shakespeare to Moliere to Noel Coward to Neil Simon and more. Over the remaining classes, students will
Saturday, May 2, 2026
No events on this day.