What’s next for the Discovery Museum? You’re invited to find out! Join us at the Museum for an exclusive opportunity to find out what we learned from our community during a 6-month data collection period, and hear our vision for the future as we launch our 2025-2027 Strategic Plan.     Meet our CEO, Marie Beam     See the results from our community research     Dive into our 2025-2027 Strategic Plan     Mingle with other Museum enthusiasts     Enjoy light refreshments Wednesday, February 26, 11:30am – 12:30pm OR Sunday, March 2, 3:00pm – 4:00pm RSVP here with your preferred date! More info is here.

Support for caregivers of adults - A Q&A with Rabbi Judith Kummer and the Congregation Beth Elohim clergy and shared stories from community members. Join us for a discussion of the joys and challenges in caring for ourselves while caring for our loved ones. We will be exploring this topic through a Jewish lens. This event will be held at Congregation Beth Elohim and available via Zoom. Light refreshments and informal sharing to follow the program. Please sign up for our planning purposes. https://www.bethelohim.org/event/caring-for-caregiver. You will have the opportunity, when you sign up, to, optionally, to donate to the CBE

This is a short monthly memorial (15-20 min) to those that paid the ultimate price for their service to our country defending freedom. The service consists of the Pledge, some memorial words and the live playing of “Taps”. Easy parking is behind the fire station. This takes place across the street from the Acton Monument and grave site of Abner Hosmer and Isaac Davis.

Presented by the Acton Garden Club and Neal Sanders, author. With a style meant to make you chuckle, Neal Sanders, author, will tell us how he and his wife took on the challenge to create a “Hometown National Park” as set forth by ‘Nature’s Best Hope’ author Doug Tallamy.  In his book, Tallamy defines the average American lawn as an 'ecological desert', and puts forth the radical idea that our properties should be suitable both for humans and desirable species; what he calls 'Hometown National Parks.’ Neal and his wife took that challenge to heart when creating their garden. It's almost all native

Ash Wednesday services including the imposition of ashes and Eucharist will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 8am and 7pm. From Reverend Ellie Terry: “Never been to an Ash Wednesday service before? Maybe this is the year to try it. Begin Lent with this moving worship experience filled with prayer, solemn reflection, and the invitation to come back to God, who always welcomes us home.” The Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal) 164 Newtown Road, Acton

Concord & Concord-Carlisle SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) presents Literacy Liberates. Kareem Weaver, an advocate for Literacy as a Civil Right, will be the keynote speaker. He will then join a dynamic panel with Milly Arbaje-Thomas, MSW CEO, METCO, Eavan Miles Mason, Ph.D. CEO, KidCenterED, Katherine Tarca, M.Ed.Director of Humanities & Literacy, MA DESE. Register at Literacy Liberates.  

Nationally renowned sculptor and Acton resident Meredith Bergmann produced inspiring monuments to many great Americans. Her artistic process includes learning about each figure as she creates the bronze statue. Phillis Wheatley (c. 1753 - December 5, 1784), whose bronze statue appears in the Boston Women's Memorial in Boston, is one such monument. She is considered the first African American author of a published book of poetry. Come learn about Phillis and Meredith's other subjects.  This talk is the 13th in the series sponsored by the Acton 250 Committee leading up to April 19, 2025. All are welcome in Room 204

The Town of Acton requests the pleasure of your company to join us in celebrating the grand opening of the Silver Girl Restaurant with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Please RSVP by March 3 if you plan to attend: economicdevelopment@actonma.gov

Acton resident Jerry Vabulas will be the featured clarinet soloist at the Concord Band’s Winter Concert, playing Concerto for Clarinet and Wind Band by Óscar Navarro. The concert, titled Music from Warm Places, will also feature music by Nubia Jaime-Donjuan, Shelley Hanson, Terry White, and Lewis Buckley, and a guest performance by the Area 9 Saxophone Quartet. Cost: The concert admission is free, with a $20 donation requested.

We invite the Community to join us for a meaningful and reflective service as we mark the closing/decommissioning of our beloved church building and release the ministry and building back to the community. This special liturgy will honor the years of worship, fellowship, and service that have shaped our faith community. It will include prayers, hymns, readings, and a time to share treasured memories. The service will celebrate the joyful moments we’ve experienced together, while also acknowledging the grief of this transition. We’ll reflect on the history of our church and give thanks for the contributions of those who have been

The Domestic Violence Services Network (DVSN) is offering a three week 3-week, 40-hour classroom training at the Lexington Police Department, 1575 Massachusetts Ave.   Classroom training sessions are scheduled for Monday & Wednesday Evenings: 3:00 PM to 6:15 PM and Friday Days: 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM, beginning on Monday, March 10. For those who will activate as volunteer advocates, another 10 to 12 hours of supervised field training will take place after successful completion of the classroom segment. Call (978) 318-3421 or email training@dvsn.org  for more information and/or to request an application. Applications are due no later than Friday, February

Acton Council on Aging (COA) invites you to come by the Senior Center to play pool, snack on some pizza, and socialize! We’ll also have ping pong available if our new table arrives in time. Free event open to older adults in the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) community and allies from Acton and surrounding towns. Please sign up so we have enough pizza either with the Council on Aging at seniorcenter@actonma.gov, 978-929-6652 or directly to Chris Chirokas at cchirokas@actonma.gov and same phone number.

Jaimee Joroff plays the Celtic harp and tells Irish stories before Stephen Collins’ performs his one-man show: "Irish Voices". Light lunch, followed by a short business meeting and the program. For an invitation, please email awc01720@gmail.com or call 978 263-5275. The Acton Woman’s  Club is open to any woman living or working in Acton or surrounding towns.

We need your help to create a plan for housing solutions that contribute toward a healthy, equitable, and prosperous Acton! Housing Production Plan Open House Where:  Acton Memorial Library When:   Wednesday, March 12th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM This open house will focus on creating the strategies that will help achieve the draft goals established at the last public forum. View the Flyer... For more information, contact planning@actonma.gov or call 978-929-6631.

Acton Council on Aging invites you to join staff from the town of Acton Assessor’s Office for an update on how property taxes will be affected by increasing home values. They will also share information on numerous ways a homeowner might qualify for property tax relief if you are: over 65 with income and assets that are low-to-moderate, over 70, a veteran with a disability, or suffering financial hardship in general. If you are unable to attend and want to learn more, visit the Acton town website, www.actonma.gov, and click on “Government” and select “Assessors,” or contact the Assessor’s Office

Have you tried the Acton 250 Committee’s Isaac Davis Brown Ale? If not, join us at Dirigible Brewing Company as they reintroduce our commemorative ale in time for the 250th celebration of the American Revolution. This ale is representative of one beer style available to the colonial patriots. For all Acton 250 programming information go here. Previous events can be viewed at Acton TV on https://www.youtube.com/@ActonTV1 or https://actontv.org/on-demand/education

On Saturday March 15th, a locally-produced independent film will be premiering at Theatre III in Acton. The film, titled "The Other Christmas Show," filmed several major scenes at the theater in the summer of 2023. In this musical comedy feature, a successful Broadway producer plans to mount an ambitious production of "A Christmas Carol" in a small-town New England theater. This, in turn, inspires a local director to reunite his old troupe and put on a Christmas spectacular of his own, hoping he just might get the Broadway producer's attention and achieve the fame and success that's eluded him for years.

Please join Acton Conservation Trust for our 2024 Annual Meeting Presentation by Newhouse Wildlife Rescue  “Porcupines Don’t Shoot Their Quills" Acton Town Hall, 472 Main St, Acton MA, Acton MA, Room 204 1 PM Business Meeting 1:10 PM Presentation of the Carol Holley Conservation Award 1:15-2:30 pm Guest Speaker: Jane Newhouse of Newhouse Wildlife Rescue Join Jane Newhouse, founder of Newhouse Wildlife Rescue, as she shares interesting facts about our local wildlife. Guest appearances by Nibi the Beaver and Stanley the Groundhog! Acton Conservation Trust is pleased to present the Carol Holley Conservation Award to Catherine Hatfield this year for her many

At this meeting, voters can have their say on spending and other concerns of the Acton Water District (AWD), which is a separate municipal entity from the Town of Acton. The format is similar to Acton Town Meeting. The Warrant for the meeting will be posted on the website of the AWD at actonwater.com. To participate and vote, you must be a registered voter in Acton, but you do not have to be a customer of the AWD.

Friends of Acton RTC Welcome! please RSVP to Chair or ARTC Officer acton-repubs@pm.me Meeting Agenda: 6:00 to ~9 Meet-n-greet time: 6:00-6:30 Call Meeting to Order at 6:30 PM

Do you have a loved one living with a mental health condition? A free course from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) could prove helpful. Family to Family, starting March 20th in Boxborough, is an eight-session weekly course for those who love someone living with a mental health condition. The next session begins on March 20 and continues for 8 Thursday evenings. Topics include understanding the symptoms of mental illness, learning about treatments and therapies, practicing communication and problem-solving skills, creating a positive team approach, and self-care, plus the invaluable opportunity of open conversation and mutual support. For details

Spring is here, and so are the prettiest pansies! Stop by our Horticulture Flower Shop on March 20-21 between 10 AM - 2 PM to grab gorgeous pansy planters and browse our houseplant collection. Horticulture Flower Shop at Minuteman High School March 20-21 | 10 AM - 2 PM

Town Manager John Mangiaratti will be here to give updates from the Town, answer your questions and listen to your suggestions and concerns. Acton TV will be filming it live.  

Anyone interested in finding out about the Nashoba Valley Neighbors social group is welcome to join this event!

Acton Memorial Library (AML) presents the New England Irish Harp Orchestra for an afternoon of Traditional and not-so-Traditional Celtic tunes, songs, poems, and dances. Rollicking reels and jigs, and plaintive songs to delight audiences, young and old. The New England Irish Harp Orchestra performs Traditional Irish dance tunes, slow airs, and songs. Members come from New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. The Orchestra has been performing for twenty years throughout New England and Ireland. Regina Delaney(Director) is a NH State Council on the Arts artist on the Traditional Arts and Arts in Health Care Roster. 2nd Floor Piano, Acton Memorial Library

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. This months topic will be on U.S. - Chinese Relations. Washington’s relations with Beijing have reached an ominous low ebb. Both American political parties have identified China as the country’s preeminent geopolitical challenger and, in the eyes of many, a systemic threat. What is driving this deterioration of Sino-American relations, and what are America’s strategic options in the face of Chinese power and ambition?

How have you fared with all this cold weather? Please join us each week to keep warm. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you every Wednesday. March 2025 menu: Mar 5 -- Spaghetti and Meatballs Sponsored by St John Lutheran Church of Sudbury  Mar 12 -- Baked Scrod and Stuffing Sponsored by Astrid Perko in memory of her husband Gene Mar 19 -- St Patrick's Day! Corned Beef and Cabbage Sponsored by Friends of Mt Calvary Community Supper Mar 26 -- Shepherd’s Pie Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia ** Please note that the meals we

Acton Council on Aging (COA) - It took the recent COVID pandemic to make us all aware of how detrimental loneliness can be to our physical and emotional well-being. It may be argued that one good thing to come out of the pandemic is that we are more willing to talk about our feelings of loneliness, giving us a chance to develop ways to reduce it. Julie will address this critical issue head on with specific examples of why we feel lonely and what we can do to reduce it, as well as community resources we can seek out for

Zoom Event Author of multiple historical fiction novels featuring strong women (including The Kennedy Debutante, The Girl In White Gloves: A Novel of Grace Kelly, The Paris Bookseller, and All You Have to Do is Call, Kerri Maher visits to discuss her latest writing. This is a virtual program. Registration required, click here to sign up: bit.ly/41n9H1o About the book: Chicago, early 1970s. Who does a woman call when she needs help? Jane. The best-known secret in the city, Jane is an underground health clinic composed entirely of women helping women, empowering them to embrace their futures by offering reproductive counseling and safe, illegal abortions.

Location: Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library | 486 Main Street, Acton MA 01720 Learn how to create your own family archive and the basics of how to leave a digital legacy for future generations. Topics covered include the basics of archival storage, digital preservation, organizing your materials, and storytelling. About the presenter: Rhonda Chadwick is the author of the book Secrets from the Stacks, which reveals how to store, digitize and preserve documents to create a family archive and leave a personal legacy.  As a trained archivist, she has worked at numerous libraries, archives, and museums throughout southern New England, including

Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens and the result is love that brings them all together. Winner

This celebration will feature: A solo stone sculpture exhibition by David Adilman in the Gallery. "Giant Baby" – a sculpture and painting by Yin Peet in the main hall. A plaster painting installation by Chou Yu-Chen in the newly created Art Alley, located behind the ContainerMan Stage. A large projection screen in the main hall showcasing Bohan Chen’s ongoing film project—a collection of one-minute-a-day films created daily since July 2024. Additionally, the event will include an artists' talk to engage you in the discussions. Drinks and refreshments will be served. Admission: $15/ages 14-64, $10/under 14 & over 65

Noted author and historian John L. Bell will discuss the key role of military intelligence and spies before the momentous battle at Concord and how the colonials also effectively disseminated news of the outcome. Besides his writing, John maintains boston1775.blogspot.com/ , the Boston 1775 blog which offers daily helpings of history, analysis, and "unabashed gossip about Revolutionary New England".  This talk is the 14th in the series sponsored by the Acton 250 Committee leading up to April 19, 2025. All are welcome in Room 204 of Acton Town Hall. For recordings of prior Acton 250 lectures, see https://www.actonma.gov/803/Acton-250th-Events.

Making plans for college while living with a mental health condition Our annual College and Your Mental Health program prepares students and parents for transition and success in a college environment for those living with a mental health condition. Our panel includes a student currently balancing college life and mental health challenges and administrators from Middlesex Community College, UMass Lowell, and Boston University. Students, parents/caregivers, and high school counselors are invited to join our webinar—where your identity is private—on Monday, March 31st, 2025, 7:00–8:30 pm. For more information and to register: https://www.namicentralmiddlesex.org/newsletter/mar-2025/college-panel

Zoom This program is virtual. To register to go: https://tinyurl.com/kdhcm5sh We're so excited to chat with Mike Reardon, a Guinness Ambassador - a highly trained beer expert and storyteller who captivates Guinness lovers and audiences with the beer, culinary, and cultural history of this fantastic beer. So, sit back, relax, grab a pint (if you're over 21), and join us for this wonderful discussion to close out St. Paddy's Day month!