Community Corner

Moms Rock at The Discovery Museums in Acton

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1. Moms — and grandmothers, sisters, aunts, and others — are amazing and 

spectacular! Use common and natural materials to 
create a beautiful sun catcher to decorate your windows at home inspired by 
one of the many ways in which they rock. Lesson begins at 10 a.m. at the Discovery classroom.

2. Town meetings scheduled for Aug. 14:
3. Comfort dogs Addie and Maggie, who currently serve Newtown, Conn. and the surrounding communities, will visit Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Acton on Aug. 21.

These specially-trained dogs have served the Sandy Hook Elementary School and those affected by the Boston Marathon Bombing. The Comfort Dog K9 Program is a ministry of Lutheran Church Charities (LCC).

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The LCC’s ministries are domestic and international in scope and provide nutrition, healthcare, education to the most needy.

A full schedule for the dogs includes visits to the Marlborough Hospital, Acton Police Department, and the Acton Life Care Center.

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At 5 p.m., they will be at the Community Supper at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. Residents are invited to visit Addie and Maggie at Mt. Calvary between 5 and 6 p.m.

4. Back-to-school information:
  • 2013-2014 School Calendar, Start Dates, School Hours and Open Houses: All schools. more
  • Lunch Menus: September menus. All Schools. more.
5. Forecast

Wednesday: Refreshing! Partly to mostly sunny skies with temps in the upper 70s.

Thursday: Fantastic summer day with mainly sunny skies. Low humidity for the day. Highs in the upper 70s.

Friday: Sunny skies. Temps near 80.


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