The Acton-Boxborough Science Technology Engineering Art Math (AB STEAM) team invites you to celebrate spring       on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 2:30-4pm (AB elementary school half-day)  to explore local nature at the Acton Arboretum! This guided nature walk will be led by Acton's own naturalist, Ian Bergemann, from the Acton Conservation Division. FREE Family-friendly event (Age 5+ children + adults). Join AB STEAM at the entrance to Acton Arboretum (10 Taylor Road Acton). Rain or shine. For more information, see Nature Walk — AB STEAM. Acton Nature Guides will be available during the Acton nature walk for $10 (proceeds benefit

Location: Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library | 486 Main Street, Acton MA 01720 Writing Club is a free group for prose, poetry and non-fiction writers to come together, connect, share and create in a welcoming environment. Join the conversation, work on optional weekly prompts or use the time to work on an existing project that your passionate about. Feel free to join in person or on Zoom, all writing levels welcome! Optional Prompt: Write or start a short piece based on a mystery in your life that you’ve never quite solved Zoom Link: https://actonma.zoom.us/j/82305069042 Zoom Meeting ID: 823 0506 9042

Join tour guide Amy Cole to visit the Iron Work Farm sites and walk South Acton’s historic Mill Corner. You will learn about Acton’s earliest colonial settlement. Important Details: Registration is required. Details on parking and where to meet will be sent via email closer to the walk date. Register at tinyurl.com/Acton250-April5 Tour leader Amy Cole is an accomplished professional tour leader. She grew up near Acton Center and knows the town well. She has a wide- ranging interest in Acton’s unique history. This tour is sponsored by the Acton 250 Committee and the Iron Work Farm.

The award-winning activist duo of Pat Humphries & Sandy O has a national presence among communities, organizations and venues that share the duo's vision of valuing people over profit, choosing compassion over violence, demanding accountability, and building a more just and sustainable world. Tickets are $20 in advance at tiny.cc/EmmasRev and $25 at the door. Doors open at 7pm. and the concert begins at 7:30pm. For questions, call 978-274-2593 or email coffeehouse@fpc-stow-acton.org. The New Revival Coffeehouse is wheelchair accessible and there’s plenty of free parking.

Each year political parties in Massachusetts hold caucuses throughout the Commonwealth to elect delegates to their annual conventions. For Democrats in Acton, the Caucus will be held on Sunday, April 6th at Congregation Beth Elohim Social Hall. The doors will open at 3:30PM and the caucus will begin at 4PM. We can elect up to 15 delegates and 4 alternates to the annual Massachusetts Democratic State Convention, which will be held this year on Saturday, September 13th in Springfield.  The meeting is open to the public, but only registered Democrats in Acton may vote or be delegate candidates. You can

Acton-Boxborough United Way's (ABUW) Mental Wellness Team invites you to their NOURISH - Panel + Potluck. What’s better than good food and great conversation? Join the AB United Way's Mental Wellness Team for a panel discussion over shared appetizers and desserts —because nourishment is about more than just food! We’ll start with a community potluck, sharing dishes made with love. Then, we’ll dive into an engaging discussion on the impact of food on mind, body, and community. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share! This event is free and open to all! See our community's ABUW website here.

Zoom Virtual program, sign up here for zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/u5pst9yu In partner with the Tewksbury Public Library. Dr. Catherine (“Katie”) Brown is the Massachusetts State Epidemiologist and Public Health Veterinarian, and current President of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists. She plays a key role at the state and national level in monitoring and responding to infectious disease threats, and has been involved with avian influenza for over 20 years. She will give a clear and authoritative overview of the nation's current situation and the risk that avian influenza presents.