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SUMMARY:Acton Pumpkin Smash!
DESCRIPTION:The Pumpkin Smash is BACK! 💥🎃 \nDon’t toss your jack-o’-lanterns—SMASH them! Join us on Saturday\, Nov 8 at the NARA lower parking lot for some smashing fun! Bring your leftover pumpkins and help us turn them into compost\, not landfill waste. \nFor more information\, see actonma.gov/sustainability or contact sustainability@actonma.gov.
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/acton-pumpkin-smash/
LOCATION:NARA Park Bath House Pavilion\, 25 Ledge Rock Way\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Sustainability Office":MAILTO:sustainability@actonma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20250908T235248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T003554Z
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SUMMARY:DiscoverSTEM 2025 career discovery
DESCRIPTION:DiscoverSTEM 2025 is an interactive career discovery for teens and others. \n\n\nCome explore this free\, hands-on AB STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Math) event! Perfect for students in grades 7–12\, families\, and the whole community. DiscoverSTEM shows how science\, technology\, engineering\, art (creativity + innovation) and math connect to everyday life. \nExperience about 50 interactive exhibits featuring Boston Dynamics’ robotic dog\, Pedal Power E-bikes\, EcoQuiet Lawn Care green tech\, EnergizeActon.org on the future of sustainability\, Haartz advance materials\, Solidworks 3D design and engineering\, Open Door Theater digital accessibility\, Acton Police and Fire Tech\, s’mores made with induction cooking & more! \nPresented by AB STEAM (ABSTEAM.org) in partnership with ABRHS.\nMade possible by AB STEAM volunteers\, the AB School District\, and Boston-area business and community sponsors. \nMore information: www.absteam.org/discoverstem | info@absteam.org
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/discoverstem-2025-career-discovery/
LOCATION:Acton Boxborough Regional High School\, 36 Charter Road\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
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SUMMARY:Discovery Museum: Bessie's Closet\, pop-up clothing shop
DESCRIPTION:Discovery Museum will host a free-of-charge pop-up clothing shop\, called “Bessie’s Closet\,” November 7 through 9\, 2025. Donations of new or gently used clean clothing in any size are being collected through November 1. A collection box is located in the Museum’s lobby. \nBessie’s Closet will be open to all on Friday\, November 7\, 3:30pm – 7:30pm and Saturday and Sunday\, November 8 and 9\, 10:00am – 3:00pm. Paid museum admission is not required to shop\, nor is it included. \nBessie’s Closet began as a staff-led initiative in 2022. Two events have been held each year since then and more than 2\,000lbs of clothing and shoes are distributed at each.
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/discovery-museum-bessies-closet-pop-up-clothing-shop/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Discovery Museum":MAILTO:fun@DiscoveryActon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20251022T205518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T205518Z
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SUMMARY:Co-existing with Black Bears in MA
DESCRIPTION:Join this engaging presentation to learn about black bear biology and behavior and get tips on how communities can take proactive steps to prevent conflict with bears. The program will be presented by Meghan Crawford\, Community Engagement Biologist at the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife). Hosted by Acton Conservation\, Littleton Conservation\, Westford Conservation\, and the Littleton Conservation Trust. \nA hybrid attendance option via zoom is also available. \nTo attend in person\, please register at Co-existing with black bears in Massachusetts. \nZoom link: https://bit.ly/BlackBearsinMA
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/co-existing-with-black-bears-in-ma/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Room 204\, 472 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20251016T190940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T190940Z
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SUMMARY:Library: Adult Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Register on the program page on our website. \nWriting 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. All writing levels welcome! \nOptional Prompt: Write 1-3 paragraphs about a book\, film\, or tv show you enjoy and why you enjoy it. Do the same on a piece of media you do not enjoy and explain why you don’t enjoy it. Then write at least one paragraph examining the aspects about the piece of media you enjoy that you don’t enjoy. Then do the same for the piece of media you don’t enjoy\, writing about that you did enjoy or thought worked well.
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/library-adult-writing-group-6/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library Conference Room (2nd floor)\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20251106T194517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T194517Z
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SUMMARY:ACTON COA Navigating Grief Group via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Are you experiencing grief from the death of an older loved one and finding it hard to cope with everyday life? If so\, please join us in a new grief support group that will meet once a month for one hour via Zoom to discuss ways of coping with grief. Listening to others’ experiences can help you to better understand your own experience and may provide you with new insight in more constructive ways of dealing with this stage of life. This group will be led by Julie Norstrand\, PhD\, an experienced eldercare consultant who has worked with older adults and family caregivers for many years. Please sign up with the Council on Aging at seniorcenter@actonma.gov. Funded by an Executive Office of Aging & Independence grant. \nOpen to all/free
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/acton-coa-navigating-grief-group-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Acton Senior Center\, 30 Sudbury Road Rear\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Council on Aging":MAILTO:seniorcenter@actonma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20251103T161726Z
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SUMMARY:Acton COA Presents: The Fall of the Roman Republic: Civil War\, Discord\, and the Birth of Empire with Paolo Di Gregorio
DESCRIPTION:With the end of the Punic Wars in the second century BCE\, Rome dominated the Western Mediterranean and was poised to expand eastward. Yet the tremendous growth of Roman power caused social turmoil in Rome itself. The result was civil war\, dictatorship\, and the eventual collapse of the Roman Republic. This illustrated lecture will look at the forces that caused the transformation from Roman Republic to Roman Empire. \nOpen to out-of-towners 60+ for $5
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/acton-coa-presents-the-fall-of-the-roman-republic-civil-war-discord-and-the-birth-of-empire-with-paolo-di-gregorio/
LOCATION:Acton Senior Center\, 30 Sudbury Road Rear\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Council on Aging":MAILTO:seniorcenter@actonma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20251030T000933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T000933Z
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SUMMARY:Film at ABRHS: Shared Legacies
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to explore the power of allyship and respect for all at a free screening of Shared Legacies\, a moving documentary about important historical lessons of the Black Jewish Alliance during the Civil Rights Movement.  Join us on Wednesday\, November 5\, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School (Auditorium). A facilitated discussion will follow the film. \nThe film is for adults and teens.  If you are interested in attending\, please RSVP via the QR code on this flyer.  Any questions\, email Jen Faber at jfaber@abschools.org.
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/film-at-abrhs-shared-legacies/
LOCATION:ABRHS Auditorium\, 36 Charter Road\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20250916T233319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T210230Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of Pine Hawk: Path of Souls: Traces of the Native Death Journey in Nashobah
DESCRIPTION:The book Path of Souls: the Native American Death Journey gives evidence of shamanic soul travel to the Milky Way in mound cultures.  Are there traces of such structures and travel in Nashobah?  Yes. Nashobah historian\, Dan Boudillion\, will explore local structures that mirror the arrangements identified by Gregory Little in the book and which may have been used for similar purposes. \nFriends of Pine Hawk events are free but for talks like this registration is encouraged at https://tinyurl.com/2025-Pinehawk.
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/friends-of-pinehawk-path-of-souls-traces-of-the-native-death-journey-in-nashobah/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor)\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20251102T224203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T225924Z
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SUMMARY:Acton Community Supper - November
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back!  \nWe are finally finished with renovations and are returning to the main dinner hall for supper! So we welcome our guests inside to join neighbors and friends at the tables in Fellowship Hall. \nWe look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you. \nNovember 5: Roast Pork Tenderloin\nSponsored by Mt Calvary Lutheran Church Youth Group \nNovember 12: American Chop Suey\nTonight’s supper is in memory of Mike Tonia \nNovember 19: Our Thanksgiving Dinner\nSponsored by Friends of Mt Calvary Community Supper \nNovember 26: Closed. May you all have a Wonderful Thanksgiving! \n\n** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten\, nuts\, seeds\, or dairy. \nDoors open at 4:15pm. Please\, do not enter earlier so our volunteers can prepare your Supper. \nParking: Park your car in the back parking lot and enter from the walkway to the church door. \nFor more information\, see http://www.facebook.com/CommunitySupperofActonMA. \n\nWe are so grateful for the support and dedication of so many individuals\, community\norganizations\, church members and the team of our Supper volunteers. Together we\nhope that each meal we share will bring us closer together.
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/acton-community-supper-november/
LOCATION:Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church\, 472 Massachusetts Ave.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20250831T130103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T130103Z
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SUMMARY:Acton'sTrails Challenge
DESCRIPTION:“I Hiked Acton’s Trails!” \n\n\n\n\nWalk 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. Check out the “I Hiked Acton’s Trails” Challenge form HERE for more information about the challenge.\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesdays from September 3 to November 19. Once you register\, the location of each hike will be sent out each Sunday before the walk.\n\nTime: 2:30-4:00 pm. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as we will start our hikes on time.\nTypical distance: 1-2 miles\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/actonstrails-challenge/
LOCATION:Provided after registration
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Conservation Trust":MAILTO:jharris.actonconservationtrust@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20251030T000441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T000441Z
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SUMMARY:Acton Garden Club: Marvelous Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Farmer Elizabeth\, founder of Fat Moon Farm in Westford will share her mycological expertise with us. In this program\, we will learn more about this fascinating food and the important role it plays in our diet\, our environment\, and the economy.   \nElizabeth Almeida grew up on a cattle farm in Ohio\, where her family grew\, canned\, and preserved their own food. She combines this traditional farming foundation with scientific practices learned in food science research labs to supply exceptional organic mushrooms to New England chefs and community for over 10 years. \nHer dedication to food justice and sustainable agriculture drives both her farming practices and deep community involvement.  For  more inspiration to attend this exciting lecture go to  http://fatmoonmushrooms.com
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/acton-garden-club-marvelous-mushrooms/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Room 204\, 472 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20251003T200203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T200203Z
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SUMMARY:Library: Meditation Series - Awakening the Inner Powers of the Soul
DESCRIPTION:Register on the program page on our website.  \nUse this three-week program to journey inward to rediscover peace\, harmony\, and the hidden powers of the soul through this unique meditation practice. Gain insights into how your thoughts shape your inner world and relationships. Through engaging sessions focused on silence\, self-reflection\, and soul-consciousness\, you’ll explore the profound question\, “Who am I?” and develop practical tools for inner strength\, clarity\, emotional resilience\, and lasting self-esteem. \nFree event – Conducted by Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center\, Watertown\, MA\n \nReasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/library-meditation-series-awakening-the-inner-powers-of-the-soul/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor)\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20251015T002422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T002422Z
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SUMMARY:Nepal travelogue: Jeanette's trip to Nepal during a revolution!
DESCRIPTION:Nepal: Jeanette’s trip to Nepal during a revolution! Nov 1 6-8 pm\n\nJeanette Staley\, a Vermont-based artist and activist\, had just arrived in Kathmandu\, Nepal when a revolution broke out! She’ll share with us her experience with art-making in Kathmandu\, a brief hike in Nargokot\, meeting an elephant in Chitwan\, her visit to a rural school of the lowest caste on the south eastern plains of Nepal and what happened when a revolution not only broke out near where she was in lock down\, but was successful! \n\nShe’ll show us photos and other media and artifacts she collected\, and of course\, share stories of her wonderful adventures…\n\n\n\n\nPlease park in the driveway\, in front of the Citizen’s Library (old yellow house) across the street\, in the Pearl St. parking lot\, or on Mass. Ave.\n\nEating and drinking in the kitchen area only. No pets.\n\n\nDonations accepted for the school that Jeanette visited.\n\n\n \nMore info on Jeanette’s work: https://jeanettestaley-artist.com/\nMore info on the Nepali revolution:\nhttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/the-stream/2025/9/19/why-gen-z-brought-down-the-government-in-nepal
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/nepal-travelogue-jeanettes-trip-to-nepal-during-a-revolution/
LOCATION:24 Windsor\, 24 Windsor Ave.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20251010T124851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T124851Z
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SUMMARY:First Annual Handmade Harvest Market
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your holiday shopping at Acton Congregational Church’s First Annual Handmade Harvest Market! We’re bringing together a variety of professional artisans and enthusiastic shoppers for a wonderful day of creativity and community.\n\nAdmission: $3 adults\, Free for students and children\nProceeds benefit the local Missions and Outreach activities of ACC.
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/first-annual-handmade-harvest-market/
LOCATION:Acton Congregational Church\, 12 Concord Road\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20251006T151244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T151244Z
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SUMMARY:ITC (Infant Toddler Children's Center) open house
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for an early education program that fosters a love for learning and the outdoors? The Infant Toddler Children’s Center is hosting its Annual Enrollment Open House on Saturday\, November 1st\, from 9 a.m. to Noon. We invite you to learn about our unique nature-based curriculum and discover how we inspire a lifelong love of learning.
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/itc-infant-toddler-childrens-center-open-house/
LOCATION:Infant Toddler Children’s Center\, 149 Central Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20250916T233141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T212912Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of Pine Hawk: Hockomock Swamp Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:“Hockomock” in Algonquin means “land where spirits dwell” and is a revered Wampanoag sacred site\, and later a “Devil’s Swamp” for English settlers. Join Dan Boudillion and Bettina Abe for a 2-mile hike at Hockomock Swamp\, a Massachusetts Wildlife Management Area in Raynham\, Mass. \nThere is much lore surrounding the history of Hockomock Swamp\, beginning in the 1600s. The area is the largest freshwater swamp in the state and is known for sightings of floating orbs of light\, ghostly voices\, and phantom drums linked to its past as an ancient burial ground and a natural fortress during King Phillip’s War. \nWe will walk the trail\, while Dan shares the many stories and lore he has collected over the years. We will meet in Acton and carpool down Route 495 for approximately one hour drive to “the Bridgewater Triangle.” \nFriends of Pine Hawk events are free but this walk requires registration at https://tinyurl.com/2025-Pinehawk
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/friends-of-pinehawk-hockomock-swamp-field-trip/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main St.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20251010T155808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T155808Z
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SUMMARY:AB Forward virtual community forum
DESCRIPTION:AB Forward is the committee to create a strategic plan for the future of the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District. \nAB Forward requests community feedback about reorganization options at one of three community forums: \n\nTuesday\, Oct 21 at the ABRHS auditorium\nMonday\, Oct 27 at the Blanchard Memorial School gym\nThursday\, Oct 30  – Virtual (registration and link TBD)\n\n  \n 
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/ab-forward-virtual-community-forum/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20251019T144304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T144304Z
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SUMMARY:Library: Haunted Library
DESCRIPTION:Register on the program page on our website. \nFOR TEENS!!! \nFor one night only\, Acton Memorial Library will open its doors to ghouls and teens alike. Come to this free\, after hours event and prepare to be scared! Activities will include a showing of a horror movie\, crafts\, games\, campfire stories\, and\, for the bravest of you\, entry into our haunted stacks! \nEnter into our Costume Contest to win a prize and take pictures with your friends in our photo booth! Register ahead of time to become eligible to receive a Door Prize on entry! \nSuitable for grades 5 through 12. Please note there may be areas where lighting will be low.
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/library-haunted-library/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main St.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20251006T152042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T152042Z
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SUMMARY:DVSN candlelight vigil
DESCRIPTION:Domestic Violence Services Network\, Inc. (DVSN) will host its annual Light in the Darkness Candlelight Vigil on Thursday\, October 30\, 2025\, at 6:00 PM at the Lexington Community Center\, 39 Marret Road\, Lexington. \nHeld during  Domestic Violence Awareness Month each October\, the Vigil commemorates the lives lost in Massachusetts to domestic violence in the past year. \nThe public is invited to attend this free event. A light supper will be served following the ceremony. \nFor more information regarding DVSN’s Candlelight Vigil\, visit DVSN.org/Vigil or call 978-318-3421.
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/dvsn-candlelight-vigil/
LOCATION:Lexington Community Center\, 39 Marret Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20251003T192523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T165417Z
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SUMMARY:Library: Great Decisions Group Discussion – U.S. Leadership
DESCRIPTION: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. Leadership. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library. \nReasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/library-great-decisions-group-discussion-tbd/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor)\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20250418T143758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T124837Z
UID:10695-1761762600-1761768000@staging.actonexchange.org
SUMMARY:Library: Great Decisions Group Discussion – American Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead
DESCRIPTION: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 American Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead. A short article is available from the Great Decisions briefing book. Please read it ahead of the meeting. It is available in the library. \nReasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/library-great-decisions-group-discussion-artificial-intelligence/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor)\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20250926T161004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T205019Z
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SUMMARY:Acton Community Supper - October
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our weekly community supper! We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you. \nOctober 1: GRAB & GO: Pasta and Meatballs\nSponsored by St. John Lutheran Church of Sudbury \nOctober 8: GRAB & GO: Chili and Cornbread\nSponsored by West Acton Baptist Church \nOctober 15: SIT DOWN: BBQ Chicken Dinner\nSponsored by Boston Metro West Bible Church \nOctober 22: SIT DOWN: Middle Eastern Chicken Dinner\nSponsored by Acton Boxborough Regional Islamic Cultural Center \nOctober 29: SIT DOWN: Halloween Goulash and Spooky Slides\nSponsored by Congregation Beth Elohim \n\n** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten\, nuts\, seeds\, or dairy. \nDoors open at 4:15pm. Please\, do not enter earlier so our volunteers can prepare your Supper. \nParking: Park your car in the back parking lot and enter from the walkway to the church door. \nFor more information\, see http://www.facebook.com/CommunitySupperofActonMA. \n\n  \nWe are so grateful for the support and dedication of so many individuals\, community\norganizations\, church members and the team of our Supper volunteers. Together we\nhope that each meal we share will bring us closer together.
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/acton-community-supper-october/
LOCATION:Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church\, 472 Massachusetts Ave.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20251010T121511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T121511Z
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SUMMARY:Trek or Treat – Halloween Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, October 29th\, from 3:00 to 4:00pm for a Halloween bike ride event! Wear your best costume and travel 2 miles along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail from the West Concord bike share station to the East Acton bike share station. Bring your own bike or borrow one from the Minuteman Bike Share. Treats and volunteers will be staggered along the route. Prizes for best costumes will be announced at 4:00! FREE for all ages and communities! \nStart at West Concord bike share station (Behind 40 Beharrell St\, Concord) and ride along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail to East Acton Village Green (129 Concord Rd\, Acton) \nSponsored by the Minuteman Bike Share Towns (Acton\, Concord\, Lincoln\, and Maynard)
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/trek-or-treat-halloween-bike-ride/
LOCATION:Bruce Freeman Rail Trail\, various access points\, see website\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20250831T130103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T130103Z
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SUMMARY:Acton'sTrails Challenge
DESCRIPTION:“I Hiked Acton’s Trails!” \n\n\n\n\nWalk 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. Check out the “I Hiked Acton’s Trails” Challenge form HERE for more information about the challenge.\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesdays from September 3 to November 19. Once you register\, the location of each hike will be sent out each Sunday before the walk.\n\nTime: 2:30-4:00 pm. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as we will start our hikes on time.\nTypical distance: 1-2 miles\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/actonstrails-challenge/
LOCATION:Provided after registration
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Conservation Trust":MAILTO:jharris.actonconservationtrust@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20251010T124701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T192021Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Brown Bag Organ Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join the ACC organist\, Liz Carley\, for a free 30 minute concert and lecture on some of the spooky music associated with Hallowe’en. Liz will give a little history of Hallowe’en and play one or two serious organ pieces. Then the fun begins with singing some classic silly Hallowe’en songs.\n\n\nBring a brown bag lunch and have lunch with us after the concert in our fellowship hall. You bring the interest and the sandwiches\, and we’ll provide the music\, juice\, and cookies.\n\nCome and celebrate the season through music. It will be a Hallowe’en Howl.
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/halloween-brown-bag-organ-concert/
LOCATION:Acton Congregational Church\, 12 Concord Road\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20251003T192705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T192705Z
UID:14732-1761678000-1761681600@staging.actonexchange.org
SUMMARY:Library: Virtual – “The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto” with Historian Elizabeth R. Hyman
DESCRIPTION:Register for the Zoom link here. \nThe Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is one of the most storied events of the Holocaust\, yet previous accounts of which have almost entirely focused on its male participants. In “The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto: The True Story of Five Courageous Young Women Who Sparked an Uprising”\, Holocaust historian Elizabeth Hyman introduces five young\, courageous Polish Jewish women—known as “the girls” by the leadership of the resistance and “bandits” by their Nazi oppressors—who were central to the Jewish resistance as fighters\, commanders\, couriers\, and smugglers. Join us as Elizabeth shares this extraordinary\, important\, and heretofore hidden history with us. \nThis program is in partner with the Ashland Public Library
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/library-virtual-the-girl-bandits-of-the-warsaw-ghetto-with-historian-elizabeth-r-hyman/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20250320T183204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T235413Z
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SUMMARY:Library: Yarn & Needle Club
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/library-yarn-needle-club/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor)\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20251006T150637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T174630Z
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SUMMARY:Opening celebration: 549 Main Street
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the public opening of the 549 Main Street property\, known by many as the Conant land. \nThis multi-year project represents a partnership of state and local government\, the Conant family\, and non-governmental organizations in preserving historical\, natural\, and water resources while opening new opportunities for public passive recreation. \n\nWelcome\nRemarks\nRefreshments\nGuided Walk (for those interested)\n\nParking is available at 8 Post Office Square Behind\, Acton\, MA – please look for blue arrows directing you to the site. \nPlease wear comfortable shoes. Mobility assistance will be available from the parking area. \nContact Shawn Case with questions or to RSVP \n978-263-9107 \nshawn@actonwater.com
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/opening-celebration-549-main-street/
LOCATION:549 Main Street\, 549 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154825
CREATED:20251003T220500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T220500Z
UID:14606-1761656400-1761661800@staging.actonexchange.org
SUMMARY:Acton COA Presents: Becoming Janet: Finding Myself in the Holocaust with Author Janet Singer Applefield
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Acton Council on Aging proudly announce that the Honoring Excellence program will host Holocaust Survivor\, Author and Public Speaker Janet Singer Applefield. Janet wrote a memoir about her experience as a Jewish child in Poland\, surviving by taking on the identity of a deceased Catholic girl and hiding in plain sight with the aid of strangers. Her father\, weighing just 110 pounds\, survived the Theresienstadt camp-ghetto and reunited with his daughter. He transcribed Janet’s recollections of her years of survival\, which served as the basis for her memoir. \nRefreshments will be served following the program. At 89 years old\, Janet continues to write\, research\, and speak about her experience as a child survivor\, teaching students about human rights\, the ever-present specter of genocide and the importance of standing up to bigotry and hate. \nOpen to all age 60+/free.
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/acton-coa-presents-becoming-janet-finding-myself-in-the-holocaust-with-author-janet-singer-applefield/
LOCATION:Acton Senior Center\, 30 Sudbury Road Rear\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Council on Aging":MAILTO:seniorcenter@actonma.gov
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