The Acton Exchange team is pleased to announce that calendar events will now be shared in our online calendar. Going forward, we hope organizations will learn how to enter their own events into the calendar. Write to calendar@actonexchange.org for more details.
Volunteer opportunities
(Please send your volunteer opportunities to editors@actonexchange.org.)
AB Community Fitness Center is open! AB Regional High School
The Acton Boxborough Community Fitness Center at ABRHS is a fun flexible fitness resource for AB residents! Volunteer led & sponsored by AB Community Education. The Center is open Mon, Wed, Thurs 7:30-9pm and Sat 9-11am including most holidays including AB School Vacation week! New members (age 16+) are welcome! Check in with an AB Fitness Center volunteer on duty. Join us! (enter via upper ABRHS parking lot if ABRHS gazebo entrance is locked). Learn more at Fitness Center – Community Education (abschools.org). Check out the AB Fitness Center discounted punch cards.
Volunteer at Danny’s Place! 543 Mass Ave. West Acton
Volunteer at Danny’s Place after school or on your days off! Calling All High School & Junior High Students! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team at Danny’s Place! Support our programs, gain valuable administrative skills, and make a difference in your community. Flexible hours & meaningful opportunities await! Email us to apply: info@dannys-place.org
Show your art
The Acton Memorial Library Arts Committee invites Massachusetts artists to submit work for consideration through March 1 for upcoming exhibitions in the Meeting Room Gallery. More information is here.
Help us envision the future of the Acton Memorial Library!
What would you like your future library experience to be? The Acton Memorial Library (AML) is reimagining its spaces and working with a team to analyze the existing customer experience and provide design services so that the library can better reflect the needs of the Acton community. Scan the QR code on the picture, or use the link here, to take a 5 minute survey.
We invite you to participate in community conversations and events taking place between February 4th and 6th:
| Tues, Feb 4th Community engagement at True West Brewing 6:00 to 7:00 PM Wed, Feb 5th at AML Singalong Storytime at 9:30 – 10:30 am Town Leader Meet & Greet at 11:30 – 1:00 pm Teen Workshop at 3:00 – 4:00 pm Community Open House at 6:15 – 8:00 pm Thur, Feb 6th Continental Breakfast at the Acton Senior Center at 9:30 to 11:00 am Community Focus Group at AML at 3:00 – 4:00 pm Subscribe to the Library email list here. |
Help plan the Acton Food Pantry’s Annual Chef Challenge Fundraiser
Volunteers Needed!
Are you well organized? Do you love to plan events or parties? Are you a foodie?
If you answered yes to any, then the Pantry’s Chef Challenge Committee needs you! This is an amazing event that brings the community together for a night of good food, great friendship, and philanthropy. Chef Challenge Volunteer Leaders are needed in the following areas:
- CC Event Planner- Oversee all aspects of the planning for the Chef Challenge. Hands-on coordinator for the Chef Challenge event
- Chef Coordinator- Meet with local chefs to encourage them to participate in the event. Ensure all food permits are in place prior to the event. Collect chefs’ menus. Be on hand to answer any questions from the chefs at the event
- Marketing Chair – Coordinate event marketing including yard signs, town center banner, flyers, and print advertising.
To learn more, please contact Loretta Crumlish, Chair of the AFP Board at loretta@actonfoodpantry.org.
The Acton Food Pantry volunteering
Ongoing – Volunteers Needed! Current needs include:
- Adults who have flexibility to volunteer for day time shifts, particularly on Wednesday.
- People who might be interested in helping with the Saturday morning pickups at Stop & Shop or Trader Joe’s.
- Fluent Portuguese speakers to help us better serve our large Brazilian client population.
Although these are specific needs, we welcome any interested potential volunteer as we always need a large roster of potential subs and have a variety of opportunities. If you know of anyone who might be interested in volunteering, please have them complete a preliminary application (link on the Pantry website here or email Cathy at Cathy@actonfoodpantry.org.
The Acton Food Pantry has been providing food for residents in need in Acton, Boxborough, and surrounding towns since 1984. They typically serve 350 families per week and rely heavily on volunteers.
Note also: The Acton Food Pantry is seeking donations heading into the holiday season. Please check out the Amazon Wish List for the Pantry.