Friday, May 24, 2013
A few facts, figures and tidbits to start your holiday weekend.
1. FORECAST: Saturday: Wet and cool. More rain. Windy and cool. Highs in the mid 50s. Sunday: More showers and wind. Raw. Low 50s. Monday: At last! We break the cycle. Early clouds, then developing sun. Low 60s. 2. ACTON PARADE INFORMATION: The parade will step off from Acton-Boxborough Region High School at 10am. The parade will march up Main Street and stop at the town common where an abbreviated ceremony will be held. The parade will then continue down Concord Road and arrive at Woodlawn Cemetery, at which point the main ceremony will take place. 3. SUDBURY CELEBRATION INFORMATION: Following the parade, which starts at the Rugged Bear Plaza and heads up Concord Road, the Sudbury Historical Commission welcomes the public to its Memorial …
Thursday, May 23, 2013
A few facts, figures and tidbits to start your Thursday.
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 business, citizen and parent donations. Cambridge Wear won the Acton Patch's Gold Readers Choice Award for favorite woman's clothing store for Acton and …
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
A few facts, figures and tidbits to start your Wednesday.
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 seniors. In this course, students spend their senior year focusing on an area of personal interest and working intensively on it for their fourth term. …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
A few facts, figures and tidbits to start your Tuesday.
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; deal with spam; and more. Registration required; call the Reference Department at 978-929-6543 to do so. 3. FREE WALK-IN MEDICAL SERVICE: If you are …
Monday, May 20, 2013
A few facts, figures and tidbits to start your workweek.
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 enthusiasm for living a radiantly healthy life. The program is based on the idea that eating healthy – although vitally important -is just the beginning…
Friday, May 17, 2013
A few facts, figures and tidbits to end your workweek.
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 senior. The beach will be open daily beginning May 25-June 14 from 10AM-6PM and from June 15 to August 23, 9AM-7PM. Membership rates for the 2013 …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
A few facts, figures and tidbits to start your Thursday.
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 THE HOME: The Sunny Hill Preschool Parent Organzation invites you to join them for an evening discussion about child safety. Registered nurse Anne …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
A few facts, figures and tidbits to start your Wednesday.
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 plants as well as tips for planting, harvesting, and preserving. Class begins at 7 p.m. at Acton Memorial Library. 3. SPRING DISCOVERY: Join a Drumlin …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
A few facts, figures and tidbits to start your Tuesday.
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 disapprove this agreement at Special Town Meetings in both towns on June 3. 3. YOUR LIFE YOUR LEGACY: This workshop hosted by Duckett Funeral Home allows …
Monday, May 13, 2013
A few facts, figures and tidbits to start your workweek.
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 STUDIO REGISTRATION: Note-worthy Experiences is a private piano studio located at 75 Witherell Drive in Sudbury. Students ages from preschool to senior …
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