Friday, May 10, 2013
A few facts, figures and tidbits to end your workweek.
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 INN ANTIQUES SHOW: Longfellow's Wayside Inn hosts its fourth annual antiques show this weekend. Click here for more information. 4. HOLIDAYS HELD …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
A few facts, figures and tidbits to start your Thursday.
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: Lists of items most needed for Community Supper will be on hand and agents will gladly collect items right at the store. RED Day (Renew, Energize and Donate) is an initiative dedicated to celebrating Keller Williams Realty’s year-round commitment to improving their local communities. 3. SPRING DANCE AND THEATER CLASSES: The …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
A few facts, figures and tidbits to start your Wednesday.
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 in touch with family, friends, and groups. He'll also point out the potential pitfalls, and recommend best practices for social media use. Lecture …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
A few facts, figures and tidbits to start your Tuesday.
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. HOLIDAYS HELD TODAY: Today is National Teachers Day. Everybody who does something good, important, and valuable deserves a day in their honor. Teachers …
Monday, May 6, 2013
A few facts, figures and tidbits to start your workweek.
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 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 …
Friday, May 3, 2013
A few facts, figures and tidbits to end your workweek.
1. FORECAST: 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, coast, near 70 inland. Sunday: Watering the lawn yet? (Yes I am Pete, are you?!~JR Yep, I am JR...although my lawn is in a sorry state -Pete) More sunshine. Highs near 70 (near 62 coast) 2. FIRST FRIDAY NIGHTS FREE: Come by for free admission and explore The Discovery Museums at night on the first Friday of every month. Donations for the Acton Food Pantry will be accepted. Sponsored in part by Emerson Hospital with additional support from Alexander, Aronson, Finning and Company, P.C. and the Local Cultural Councils of Acton-Boxborough, Billerica, Carlisle, …
Thursday, May 2, 2013
A few facts, figures and tidbits to start your Thursday.
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 night is free and will have refreshments available, so stop by to join in or watch at your leisure. 3. GIRLS' SOFTBALL NIGHT: Celebrate girls' softball …
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
A few facts, figures and tidbits to start your Wednesday.
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 978-929-6543 to do so. Class begins at 3 p.m. 3. SCHOOL BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY: First Student is hosting a school bus driver appreciation day in every …
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
A few facts, figures and tidbits to start your Tuesday.
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 to reserve your seat. 3. JAMAICA JAMMIN' FUNDRAISER: Lotus Blossom Restaurant in Sudbury will donate 20 percent of the proceeds from dine-in, take-out…
Monday, April 29, 2013
A few facts, figures and tidbits to start your workweek.
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 girl member, $15 per adult member. 3. ADULT GLEE CLUB: The Performing Arts Connection presents "Encore: An Adult Glee Club" live musical performances…
