Free Teen Wellness Talk Tonight at Villageworks

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Danny's Place Hosts 'Growing Up Well' Talk on Teen Wellness

Danny's Place hosts a free 'Growing Up Well' community event tonight, Oct. 1, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Gallery at Villageworks. Educator, social worker and bestselling author Stephanie Malia Krauss will talk about the power of mattering: helping young people feel seen, valued and connected rather than just evaluated, and about youth mental wellness. Registration and more information are available at thinkgiveproject.org/guw/.

West Acton Villageworks

Historic District Commission Holds Town Hall Site Walk

The Acton Historic District Commission holds an on-site walk (#2634) today, Thursday, Oct. 1, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., starting at Acton Town Hall.

Town of Acton

Library Sewing and Embroidery Club Meets Twice Today

The club meets today, Oct. 1, from 2 to 3 p.m. at West Acton Citizens' Library and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St. This month's project is scrunchies.

Acton Memorial Library

Globe Profiles A-B Field Hockey Goalie Charlotte DeSchepper

On Sept. 30, The Boston Globe profiled Acton-Boxborough senior goalie Charlotte DeSchepper, who stopped 30 of 32 shots in a recent 2–1 loss to Uxbridge. A-B is 4–2 this season.

The Boston Globe

A-B Girls Volleyball Plays at Wayland Today

The Acton-Boxborough girls varsity volleyball team plays at Wayland today, Oct. 1, at 5:15 p.m.

MaxPreps

Preschool Storytime at West Acton Citizens' Library Today

Acton Memorial Library holds preschool storytime today, Oct. 1, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at West Acton Citizens' Library, 21 Windsor Ave. All are welcome; no registration required.

Acton Memorial Library

Pirate-and-Princess Treasure Hunt at NARA Park Today

The Can You Dig It? program runs today, Oct. 1, from 10 to 11 a.m. at NARA Park's Tiny Tots Beach. It is for children ages 2–5 with a parent or caregiver; advance registration is required.

Acton Recreation Department

Acton-Boxborough School Committee Meets Tonight

The Acton-Boxborough Regional School Committee meets today, Oct. 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Auditorium, 15 Charter Road, Acton.

Town of Boxborough

Acton Rec Starts K–5 Video Game Design Class Today

The six-week class begins today, Oct. 1, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Acton Recreation Center. Students develop characters, levels and stories with instructors' help to create a playable game.

Acton Recreation Department

Nursing Services Advisory Committee Meets Monday

The Acton Nursing Services Advisory Committee meets Monday, Oct. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Town of Acton

Select Board Takes Up Time Extension for 1012 Main Street Plan Monday

The Select Board meets Monday, Oct. 5, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on an agreement on a time extension for SPSP#06/02/2026-499 at 1012 Main St.

Town of Acton

Gil Silva Plays Classical Guitar at Silver Girl Today

Musician Gil Silva performs live classical guitar today, Oct. 1, at the Silver Girl shop in West Acton Villageworks.

West Acton Villageworks