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1. FORECAST: Thursday: Hot and humid. Hazy sun with some late day t-storms (after 5pm). Highs from 77-83. Southwest wind 7-11mph. Friday: Cloudy & cooler--in fact much cooler with periods of rain for the day. Highs only in the 60s. Saturday: Partly to mostly cloudy. Highs in the 60s. 2. FUNDRAISER AT CAMBRIDGE WEAR: Support Project Graduation by shopping at Cambridge Wear at Acton Woods Plaza all day today. A percentage of your purchase will be donated to fund the all night alcohol-, drug-free event for this year's graduating high school seniors. Project Graduation is funded entirely by …
1. FORECAST: Wednesday: ....And we're back to warm and muggy weather. Scattered showers/storms possible. Low 80s. Thursday: Hot and humid. Hazy sun. Thunder fires in the afternoon. Some of the storms could be strong. Highs in the low/mid 80s. Friday: That cold front departs during the morning taking clouds/showers with it. Sunny skies & much less humid by afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. 2. SENIOR PROJECT EXHIBITION: Come support Acton-Boxborough Regional High School seniors at the Senior Project Exposition Night from 7-8:30 p.m. The Senior Project is an elective taken by 54 of A-B’s …
1. FORECAST: Tuesday: Not as warm but still humid with temps from 66-76 -- coolest along the coast & north of town. Mostly cloudy skies. East wind 4-9 mph. Wednesday: ....And we're back to warm and muggy weather. Scattered showers/storms possible. Mid 70s to 80. Thursday: Warm & humid with a cold front smashing into the warm/humidity--that means scattered t-storms likely during the afternoon. Some of the storms could be severe. Highs in the low 80s. 2. EMAIL CLASS: Come to this class at Acton Memorial Library at 3 p.m. to learn how to create an email account; add an attachment to an email; …
1. FORECAST: Monday: Mostly cloudy, near 70 inland, low 60s coast. Few showers not out of the question. Tuesday: Hazy sun and clouds, temps near 80. Thunderstorms possible late-day/night. Wednesday: Front nearby. Highs in the upper 60s with partly sunny skies. 2. HEALTHY LIVING 101: South Acton Congregational Church is sponsoring a group program, Healthy Living 101 that is geared toward slow and steady shifts in some of our self destructive habits and changing them to productive self-care habits. This is a 6-month program designed to support those who want to find more clarity, energy and …
1. FORECAST: Friday: More sunshine. Not quite as warm, but still nice. Highs near 70. Saturday: Partly sunny. Highs near 70 inland....low 60s along the coast. Sunday: Sun & clouds with highs in the upper 60s to around 70. 2. NARA PARK:  Acton Recreation is accepting NARA Park Beach Membership registrations for the 2013 Beach Season, May 25 - August 23. Register early and receive a special discounted savings with our early bird rate. NARA Park Beach Membership offers both Acton and non-Acton residents a variety of memberships to tailor to your needs including family, couple, individual, and …
1. FORECAST: Thursday: Becoming mostly sunny. Milder! Mid to upper 70s. Friday: More sunshine. Not quite as warm with inland temps near 70 & coastal temps in the low 60s. Saturday: Mainly sunny skies. Highs near 70 inland....low 60s along the coast. 2. ACTON REC PROGRAMS: Acton Recreation is pleased to offer its Spring Summer Program featuring NARA Beach Membership, NARA Summer Camp, Red Cross Swim Lessons, Tennis and more. Easy online registration makes it simple to enroll in the programs. Feel free to contact the office if you have any questions or want further details. 3. CHILD SAFETY IN …
1. FORECAST: Wednesday: Sun gives way to clouds. A few showers/sprinkles by afternoon. Low 60s. Thursday: Becoming mostly sunny. Milder! Mid to upper 70s. Friday: More sunshine. Not quite as warm with inland temps near 70 & coastal temps in the low 60s. 2. ORGANIC GARDENING: Backyard gardening is an economical way to have nutritious, safe vegetables and herbs and to make positive contributions to the environ-ment. Topics will include basic organic growing principles as well as practical steps to build your soil, fight diseases, and manage pests. Learn the requirements of different types of …
1. FORECAST: Tuesday: Chilly start with the burbs near freezing. Sunny start to a few afternoon clouds. Near 60 during the afternoon. Wednesday: Sun and clouds, near 70. A few showers or sprinkles after dark. Thursday: Clouds and sun. Mild, mid to upper 70s. 2. FORUM ON SCHOOL REGIONALIZATION: The League of Woman Voters- Acton Area will host a panel discussion at 7:30 p.m. today in Room 204 of Acton Town Hall on the issues surrounding the proposed agreement to regionalize the Acton and Boxborough elementary schools. Both Acton and Boxborough residents will be voting to either approve or …
1. FORECAST: Monday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the low 60s. Tuesday: Sunshine. Low 60s. Wednesday: Sun and clouds, mid to upper 60s. 2. JOIN SUPERCUTS FOR CELESTE-A-THON: Supercuts at 293 Main St., in Acton, and 519 Boston Post Road in Sudbury, is joining 200 salons and spas in the Boston/Greater New England area to raise money for hairstylist Celeste Corcoran and her daughter, Sydney, two survivors of the Boston Marathon bombings.   During the one-day event, Supercuts is donating a percentage of proceeds from all salon services to help cover Celeste's and Sydney's medical needs.  3. PIANO …
1. FORECAST: Friday: Warm & humid with a mix of sun & clouds through the day. Highs in the mid to upper 70s...perhaps our first beach day of the year. Southwest wind 5-15mph. Saturday: More wet weather. Occasional rain. Highs only in the low 60s. Sunday: Happy Mothers Day! Lots of clouds and a few scattered showers between 11am-2pm (Sorry Mom). Highs near 70. 2. MADE FOR MOM: Explore the science of papermaking as you design and create your own Mothers' Day card to share with Mom, Grandmom, or someone special this weekend. Class begins at 1:30 p.m. at The Discovery Museums in Acton. 3. WAYSIDE…
1. FORECAST: Thursday: Mostly cloudy skies with a few showers. Some humidity in the air with temps in the upper 60s. Friday: Warm & humid with a mix of sun & clouds through the day. Highs in the mid to upper 70s...perhaps our first beach day of the year. Southwest wind 5-15mph. Saturday: More wet weather. Occasional rain. Highs only in the low 60s. 2. INTERNATIONAL RED DAY: Look for Keller Williams agents in Acton at: Crosby’s Super Market in Concord from 9am – 3pm; Roche Bros in Acton from 9am – 3pm; Donelan’s in Acton from 9am – 3pm. Lists of items most needed for Community Supper will be …
1. FORECAST: Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with some patchy drizzle & sprinkles by late morning. Steadier & widespread showers in the afternoon. Temps in the low to mid 60s. Southeast wind 7-17mph. Thursday: Mostly cloudy skies with some isolated showers & patches of drizzle. Highs in the mid & upper 60s. Friday: Some sunshine through the day but still a lot of clouds. Warm & humid with a few isolated afternoon showers. Highs in the low 70s. 2. STAYING SAFE ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER: Greg Page from Merrimack Analysis Group will talk about some of the great reasons to use Facebook and Twitter to stay…
1. FORECAST: Tuesday: Sun & clouds. Warm & a touch of humidity. Mid to upper 70s inland, mid to upper 60s coast, Near 60 Cape. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a few showers. Mid 60s. Thursday: Cloudy skies with periods of rain---it is needed. Highs from 55-60. 2. OVERDRIVE NEXT GENERATION: The Minuteman Digital Media Catalog has a new look. Come learn all the ins and outs of downloading ebooks and audiobooks at 3 p.m. at Acton Memorial Library. 3. FREE WALK-IN MEDICAL TREATMENT: Head over to Congregation Beth El at 5:30 p.m. for free general medical care or meet with certain specialists. 4. …
1. FORECAST: Monday: Mostly sunny & warming up again. Highs in the mid 70s....mid 60s along the coast. Tuesday: Sun and clouds. Warm and a touch of humidity. Highs from 67-77. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a few showers. Mid 60s. 2. SUDBURY ANNUAL TOWN MEETING: ATM begins tonight at 7:30 at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. Patch will live blog the meeting to provide live interaction with readers and updates on the warrant. 3. HEALTHY LIVING 101: South Acton Congregational Church is sponsoring a group program, Healthy Living 101 that is geared toward slow and steady shifts in some of our …
1. FORECAST: Thursday: Sunshine yet again. Upper 60s to near 70. The usual exceptions apply... cooler upper 50s to low 60s along the coast/Capes/Islands. Friday: Cooler with a mix of sun & clouds. Highs from 56-64...coolest along the coast with a healthy east wind 7-14mph. Saturday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the low/mid 60s at the coast, near 70 inland. 2. OPEN MIC NIGHT: This year’s event will be from 7 to 9 pm in the small cafe of Acton-Boxborough Regional High School. Students are invited to come sit in candlelight and listen to musical performances, poetry readings, and recitations.  The …
1. FORECAST: Wednesday: Mostly sunny, mid to upper 50s coast, mid 60s inland. Thursday: Bit warmer. Low to mid 70s with a good supply of sun. The usual exceptions apply ... cooler along the coast/Capes/Islands. Friday: More sun but cooler with an easterly wind. Highs from 54-61....coolest along the coast. 2. LEARN POWERPOINT: Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 to create a slide show of your favorite family photos. Incorporating photos and music, you learn to create a wonderful moving photo album. Registration required; call the Acton Memorial Library Reference Department. at 978-929-…
1. FORECAST: Tuesday: Mostly cloudy to party sunny skies. Mid to upper 60s. Most clouds inland. 55-60 coast. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, upper 50s coast, mid 60s inland. Thursday: Bit warmer. Near 70 with a good supply of sun. The usual exceptions apply (see above) along the coast/Capes/Islands. 2. PREVENTING ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA: Acton Pharmacy is hosting a free public lecture on allergies and asthma today from 7 to 8 p.m. Dr. Seth Barron, an Acton chiropractor, will discuss natural ways to eliminate asthma and allergies, including how to relieve stress on the nervous system. Call 978-263-3901 …
1. FORECAST: Monday: Slightly milder. Upper 60s - still cooler at the coast. Tuesday: Sunny & mild. Mid 60s - cooler coast with a stiff northeast breeze. Wednesday: See Tuesday forecast. 2. GIRL SCOUTS REGISTRATION: The Girl Scout Service Unit for Acton and Boxborough will hold a reception for new members at its registration event at its Spring Registration Event. Girls ages 5 to 17 and their families interested in Girl Scouts can register and meet local leaders and scouts from 4:30 - 7 p.m. at the Acton Memorial Library meeting room. The fee for registration for the 2013-2014 year is $25 per…
1. FORECAST: Friday: Clouds & sun with a few sprinkles between 10am-1pm--especially north & west of town. Cooler with highs from 55-61 — coolest along the coast. East wind 5-9mph. Saturday: Mostly sunny. Highs from upper 50s along the coast, mid 60s elsewhere. Light & variable/onshore wind. Sunday: Sunny. Mid 60s - cooler coast/Capes with the sea breeze. 2. CHILDREN'S RESALE EVENTS: It's time to clean out your closet, basement and garage ... spring has sprung. Consign My Closet helps you sell your quality, brand name clothing, gear, toys, sporting goods and more. Event held at 30 Great Road…
1. FORECAST: Thursday: A few sprinkles possible before 8am then clouds and some sun. Mid 60s...cooler along the coast. Friday: Seasonable, sunny start, partly to mostly cloudy afternoon. Stray shower northwest in the afternoon. Near 64. Saturday: Mostly sunny. Highs from 56-67...warmest away from the ocean. Light & variable/onshore wind. 2. CELEBRATE DNA DAY: Join The Discovery Museums in Acton for National DNA Day, an annual commemoration of the discovery of the double helix in 1953 and the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003. Celebrate by making your very own strawberry DNA …

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