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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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