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Acton Community Supper

Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA

Jan 15 - Chili and Cornbread Sponsored by Friends of Community Supper Jan 22 - Roast Pork Loin Sponsored by Faith Evangelical Free Church of Acton Jan 29 - Meatloaf Dinner Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten, nuts, seeds, or dairy. Doors open at 4:15pm. Please, do not enter prior so our volunteers can prepare your Supper. Parking: Park your car in the back parking lot and enter from the walkway to the church door.

League of Women Voters: Open Town Meeting Panel Presentation: Virtual

Would you like to learn about alternatives to Open Town Meeting? Panel Presentation with Mark DiSalvo, MA Moderators Association. Gerri Slater, Norwood Moderator.  Rob Rosenblum, Ludlow experience. Patricia Lloyd, Collin Center for Public Management. Click here to register for this Zoom seminar on February 19 at 7pm  Go to the 2024 Town Meeting Report for more information:  The LWV-Acton Area Town Meeting Study Report summarizes a year’s worth of data gathering, study, reflection, and debate over the options available for town governance plus current and future opportunities for increasing community accessibility and engagement.  Link for more information and for Zoom link.  

A Snapshot of Acton’s Early Black Residents

Please join local historians Bob Pion, Bill Klauer, and Anne Forbes discussing recent learnings of Acton’s Black residents. Black citizens were among the residents here when Acton first became a town in 1735 and several fought in the Revolution at the Concord Bridge and other New England battles.

Event Series Thrifty Thursday

Thrifty Thursday

West Acton Baptist Church 592 Mass Ave, Acton, MA, United States

Join West Acton Baptist Church for Thrifty Thursdays every Thursday 3-6pm! . Pop Up Thrift Shop. In the WABC Coatroom - Entrance next to the mini Food Pantry. Vintage Clothing & Household Goods.

Friends of the Acton Libraries Book Sale Members Preview Night

Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

The Friends of the Acton Libraries will hold a live and in person used book sale. Members of the Friends are invited to a preview of the sale on Friday, January 24 from 7 pm until 9 pm. While not required, face coverings while inside at the sale are encouraged. Both cash and credit cards are accepted! Be sure your membership is up to date before the big Friends Used Book Sale so you can have first crack at the great selection of used books at the sale preview. If you aren’t yet a member, you can join on Friday

Friends of the Acton Libraries Winter Book Sale

Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

The Friends of the Acton Libraries will hold a live and in person used book sale on Saturday January 25 at the Acton Memorial Library from 9 am until 4 pm. Members of the Friends are invited to a preview of the sale on Friday, January 24 from 7 pm until 9 pm. Sunday January 26 will be half price day for all, from 1 pm to 4 pm. While not required, face coverings while inside at the sale are encouraged. Both cash and credit cards are accepted! Be sure your membership is up to date before the big Friends

Acton DPW facility open house

Acton Department of Public Works 14 Forest Road, Acton, MA

Join the Acton Department of Public Works and the facility project team for guided tours of the DPW building and to learn more about the project's development.  

Free

Boxborough Winterfest

Steele Farm 484 Middle Road, Boxborough

Bonfire! Human Foosball! Sledding! Dirigible Brewery! Live Music by Sara Rice! Boxborough Historical Society! Steele Farm Committee! Local Vendors and More! Park at Boxborough Town Hall and use the Boxborough Connects shuttle sponsored by the Recreation Commission!

Free

Standup Comedy Night benefit for Acton Firefighters Local 1904

Maynard Elks Club 34 Powder Mill Road, Maynard, MA

A night of standup comedy hosted by Acton Firefighters Local 1904 featuring Dave Russo, Frank Santorelli, and Christine Bailey. The money raised will go back to the community in the form of school scholarships, assisting us with our Santa Ride and food drive and other community related events. Tickets and more information available from Eventbrite: Standup Comedy Night benefit for Acton Firefighters Local 1904 Doors open at 6, show starts at 7:30pm. 50/50 raffle and gift basket raffles. 21+

$35

High School Quiz Show live taping

GBH Studios 1 Guest Street, Boston, MA

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School (ABRHS) is fielding one of 17 teams that will be competing in the 16th season of High School Quiz Show, GBH's academic tournament for Massachusetts high school students. The show, which is hosted by Joe Hanson, will showcase the academic talent of students from across the Commonwealth, providing a platform for them to demonstrate their knowledge across various subjects like math, history, and science. Season 16 of High School Quiz Show will be filmed on Jan. 24-26 and Feb. 2. Members of the public are invited to attend the live tapings at the GBH Studios in

Free

Friends of the Acton Libraries Book Sale Half Price Day

Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

The Friends of the Acton Libraries will hold a live and in person used book sale. Sunday January 26 will be half price day for all, from 1 pm to 4 pm. While not required, face coverings while inside at the sale are encouraged. Both cash and credit cards are accepted!

ACLS 2025 Chinese New Year Celebration

Acton Boxborough Regional High School 36 Charter Road, Acton, MA

Come celebrate the Chinese New Year with the Acton Chinese Language School at Acton Boxborough Regional High School on Sunday, January 26. Schedule: 2:00- 5:00pm: Chinese Cultural Activities and Games at cafeteria (free). 5:00-6:30 pm: Pre-paid Dinner ($18 per person) in cafeteria. For information about purchasing dinner tickets, see ACLS 新春联欢 Chinese New Year Celebration. 6:30 - 8:30 pm: Performance in auditorium (free).