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Recovery Documentary Screens at Library Today
September 29, 2026
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Library and Town Screen Recovery Documentary Today
Acton Health and Human Services and the Acton Memorial Library are screening 'The Anonymous People' today, Sept. 29, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Meeting Room A. A discussion on recovery, stigma and community support follows the film.
The Acton Exchange
Acton Finance Committee Meets Tonight
The Finance Committee meets tonight, Sept. 29, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in Room 204 at Town Hall, with a hybrid virtual option.
Town of Acton
Water Resources Advisory Committee Meets Tonight
The committee meets tonight, Sept. 29, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Town Hall, Room 204, with a virtual option.
Town of Acton
Free Retirement-Planning Seminar at Senior Center Today
Ron Grasso of USB Financial will lead a free 'Shape Your Financial Future' seminar on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:15 PM, open to people age 60 and older, covering healthy financial habits through retirement phases.
The Acton Exchange
Senior Center Watercolor Class Meets This Morning
Fran Hewitt leads a watercolor class for residents 60 and older today, Sept. 29, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Acton Senior Center; registration required.
Acton Senior Center
Acton-Boxborough Volleyball Hosts Westford Academy Tonight
Acton-Boxborough's varsity volleyball team plays Westford Academy today, Sept. 29, at 5:30 p.m. in Acton.
MaxPreps
Parker Damon Lower School Holds Back-to-School Night Tonight
Families can visit Parker Damon Lower School today, Sept. 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., with staggered arrivals for a student-led classroom visit and building tour.
Parker Damon Lower School
Tuesday Trekkers Set Morning Walk Today
The Tuesday Trekkers meet today, Sept. 29, from 10 to 11 a.m. to walk bike and conservation trails; meeting location TBD.
Acton Congregational Church
Senior Center Serves Minuteman Lunch Today
Minuteman Senior Services lunch is served today, Sept. 29, from noon to 12:30 p.m. at the Acton Senior Center, with grab-and-go options and a suggested $3 donation.
Acton Senior Center
Acton Senior Center Hosts $5 Dinner with Doug Tonight
Dinner with Doug is served today, Sept. 29, at 4:30 p.m. at the Senior Center; the $5 meal for ages 60 and older includes roast turkey, potatoes, corn, rolls and brownie sundaes.
Acton Senior Center
Reading Dog Izzy Visits the Library Today
On Tuesday, September 29, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., children can read to Izzy, a certified Golden Retriever, in the Acton Public Library Children's Room. The free program is open to all; sign up for a 10-minute reading spot at the Children's Desk.
Acton Public Library
Senior Center Offers Tofu Pad Thai Cooking Class Today
Asako Judson teaches a one-pan tofu pad Thai cooking class for residents 60 and older today, Sept. 29, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Acton Senior Center.
Acton Senior Center
Free Elder-Law Consultations Offered at Senior Center Today
Elder-law attorney Cathleen Summers offers free, private 20-minute consultations for residents 60 and older today, Sept. 29, from 1 to 3 p.m.; call 978-929-6652 for an appointment.
Acton Senior Center
Library Hosts Baby and Toddler Storytime Today
Young children and their caregivers can enjoy stories, songs and movement today, Sept. 29, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room.
Acton Memorial Library
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