The Acton-Boxborough Community Band will present a concert based on the theme “Poetry in Motion” on Thursday, May 22, 2025 in the R. J. Grey School Auditorium.  The 7pm concert is free and open to the public. Always delivering audience-friendly shows based on themes, this concert features music inspired by poetry.  “Korobushka” is based on an energetic Russian story about a traveling salesman.  Other works include von Suppe’s “Poet and Peasant Overture,” “Der Erlkonig” based on Goethe’s gothic poem and the world premiere of Rigda Vacadi’s “Reflections on Four Latvian Poets.”  Of course, the band will also perform Johnny Tillotson’s “Poetry

Location: Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library | 486 Main Street, Acton MA 01720 Join the folks from Fixit Clinic to learn and (with luck) repair! We provide the space, tools, and expert coaches to help you tinker, troubleshoot, and perhaps fix your small appliances, toys, devices, clothing, electronics, or other items.

Meeting RoomActon Memorial Library486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720 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.

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, on Wednesdays from April 9 to June 11. The location of each hike will be sent out each Sunday before the walk. Once registered, you can join us whenever it suits you. REGISTER HERE

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, on Wednesdays from April 9 to June 11. The location of each hike will be sent out each Sunday before the walk. Once registered, you can join us whenever it suits you. REGISTER HERE

Location: Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library | 486 Main Street, Acton MA 01720 New to sewing and want some help? Working on a project but struggling to find motivation? Just want to spend time with like minded people? Come to sewing club! If you have a machine, please bring it with you as we have a limited number on hand. Knowledge of a sewing machine is required. Supplies will not be provided. Register online: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sewing-club-13/

The Green Acton Water Committee is a branch of the local environmental advocacy organization, Green Acton.  The Water Committee's interests span Acton's ponds, streams, wetlands, groundwater, drinking water, stormwater, wastewater and aquatic ecosystems.  To learn more about the committee's accomplishments and ongoing work, visit https://greenacton.org/water-committee/. The committee meets monthly, usually on the second Sunday of each month (except August), and usually in a hybrid format with options to attend either at the Acton Memorial Library 2nd floor conference room or by Zoom.  To get the agenda for this month's meeting and the zoom link, email water-contact@greenacton.org

Location: Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library | 486 Main Street, Acton MA 01720 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.

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 for this month and the zoom link, email info@greenacton.org  

West Acton Citizens' Library, 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, MA, 01720 Sign up for a 15-minute 1:1 tech help session. Please bring your device and any questions you might have! Registration is required! 1:30 slot: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-help-at-west-acton-citizens-library-1-30pm-slot-37/ 1:45 slot: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-help-at-west-acton-citizens-library-1-45pm-slot-49/ 2:00 slot: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-help-at-west-acton-citizens-library-2-00pm-slot-13/ 2:15 slot: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-help-at-west-acton-citizens-library-2-15pm-slot-49/

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, on Wednesdays from April 9 to June 11. The location of each hike will be sent out each Sunday before the walk. Once registered, you can join us whenever it suits you. REGISTER HERE