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  • Energize Acton: Clean energy home tour – Solar shingles and more

    Provided after registration

    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.   --

    Free
  • Energize Acton: Clean energy home tour – Solar shingles and more

    Provided after registration

    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.   --

    Free
  • Library: Virtual – Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads

    Provided after registration

    Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next? Join bookstagrammer, Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads), monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books, as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive story lines! We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelyn's many enthusiastic reviews. Sign up here for the Zoom link!

    Free
  • Acton’sTrails Challenge

    Acton’sTrails Challenge
    Provided after registration

    “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:

    Free
  • Acton’sTrails Challenge

    Acton’sTrails Challenge
    Provided after registration

    “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:

    Free
  • Plant-based Harvest Gathering

    Provided after registration

    Eating more plant-based meals is important for our health and for our environment, so please join Energize Acton for this informal outdoor “tailgate” potluck. Instead of coming together for a sporting event, we are gathering to celebrate our wonderful plant world, share recipes, and eat delicious food! EnergizeActon will provide vegetarian chili, cornbread, and hot cider and we ask you to bring a vegetarian or vegan “nibble” to share. Please dress for the weather! The address will be sent upon registration. Info and registration at https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/2075.

  • Acton’sTrails Challenge

    Acton’sTrails Challenge
    Provided after registration

    “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:

    Free
  • Acton’sTrails Challenge

    Acton’sTrails Challenge
    Provided after registration

    “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:

    Free
  • Clean Energy Home of the Month – Focus on Dual Fuel & Solar

    Provided after registration

    Energize Acton continues its series on how energy use matters for future generations with an October home tour that features a multi-systems house. The homeowners have moved one step at a time, from insulation to an air source heat pump for part of their energy load. Most recently, they installed rooftop solar. Come ask about their journey to decrease the carbon footprint of their home. Coffee and munchies along with the latest news on Mass Save rebates and the winter heat pump discount electricity rate. There will be two free sessions, one at 11am and one at 1pm. The address

    Free
  • Clean Energy Home of the Month – Focus on Dual Fuel & Solar

    Provided after registration

    Energize Acton continues its series on how energy use matters for future generations with an October home tour that features a multi-systems house. The homeowners have moved one step at a time, from insulation to an air source heat pump for part of their energy load. Most recently, they installed rooftop solar. Come ask about their journey to decrease the carbon footprint of their home. Coffee and munchies along with the latest news on Mass Save rebates and the winter heat pump discount electricity rate. There will be two free sessions, one at 11am and one at 1pm. The address

    Free
  • Acton’sTrails Challenge

    Acton’sTrails Challenge
    Provided after registration

    “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:

    Free
  • No Kings Concert to Benefit Indivisible

    Provided after registration

    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

    $20