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Register your item here: https://tinyurl.com/4npjy9m7 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.
The FreeBee Network and Market was formed in the wake of the pandemic, and a large local apartment fire. These experiences emphasized the importance of a central, volunteer-driven team to connect neighbors to share access to food, resources, and services. For more information, see Boxborough FreeBee Network and Market.
The Sri Lanka Association of New England (SLANE) presents the Sri Lankan Festival on September 13th at NARA Park. Live music with 6 Plus and other performers A range of traditional Sri Lankan food Crafts, clothing, and jewelry vendors Family friendly! Fun for all ages with exciting activities! This event aims to successfully showcase Sri Lankan heritage and foster community connections in New England.
Serenade: A Symphony in Pastel A one-woman exhibit by Lisa Regopoulos, a local and national award-winning pastel fine artist. September 13 – November 1 in the Wayside Gallery at Fruitlands Museum. Opening reception on September 13 For more information, see https://thetrustees.org/content/lisa-regopoulos-showcase/.
The Boxborough Museum at 575 Middle Road is open on second Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come see Boxborough’s historic treasures including the 1850’s scale which is sensitive enough to weigh a penny and strong enough to calibrate a 50 pound weight, the “new” hearse built in 1881, and the “old” hearse (come and see how old is old). Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information or to arrange a private tour for a small group, please contact John Fallon through the Boxborough Historical Society.
Stock up on local produce and artisanal goods while you enjoy music, artisan offerings, our community table . . . and friends and neighbors. Every Sunday, 10AM - 1PM, June 15 - October 12.
The Boxborough Museum at 575 Middle Road is open on second Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come see Boxborough’s historic treasures including the 1850’s scale which is sensitive enough to weigh a penny and strong enough to calibrate a 50 pound weight, the “new” hearse built in 1881, and the “old” hearse (come and see how old is old). Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information or to arrange a private tour for a small group, please contact John Fallon through the Boxborough Historical Society.
Sign up for a free Beginner English class at Acton Memorial Library! This 90-minute class for Complete Beginners meets twice a week from September to December. You will learn basic English speaking skills to talk about yourself, family, home, community, as well as time, money, shopping, and weather. The class is free, but registration is required. Registration is open until September 15th. Sign up for information about the Acton class at the English At Large website https://link.edgepilot.com/s/5150c38e/OT0rRGeD-0q5OlmICQfG0w?u=https://www.englishatlarge.org/beginner-english-classes/ You will receive an email in September with the class schedule and registration form in September
This meditation series explores practical ways to remain centered and resilient. Discover how to create powerful layers of inner protection and experience a deep sense of stability from within. Free event - Conducted by Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, Watertown, MA Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.
Join us each month for Teaching Tech, a free, hands-on series where we explore a new technology topic in an approachable, beginner-friendly way. From apps to devices to digital tools, each session focuses on building your confidence and skills. This month’s topic: Instagram Learn the basics of Instagram, including how to create an account, post photos and stories, follow others, and stay safe while using the platform. No experience necessary—just bring your questions and curiosity Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here. Please bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop if you have one. If
Sign up for a free Beginner English class at Acton Memorial Library! This 90-minute class for Complete Beginners meets twice a week from September to December. You will learn basic English speaking skills to talk about yourself, family, home, community, as well as time, money, shopping, and weather. The class is free, but registration is required. Registration is open until September 15th. Sign up for information about the Acton class at the English At Large website https://link.edgepilot.com/s/5150c38e/OT0rRGeD-0q5OlmICQfG0w?u=https://www.englishatlarge.org/beginner-english-classes/ You will receive an email in September with the class schedule and registration form in September
“I Hiked Acton’s Trails!” 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. Check out the “I Hiked Acton’s Trails” Challenge form HERE for more information about the challenge. Date: Wednesdays from September 3 to November 19. Once you register, the location of each hike will be sent out each Sunday before the walk. Time: 2:30-4:00 pm. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as we will start our hikes on time. Typical distance: