Five Things to Know Today: July 19 [FREE Summer Concert]

Who doesn't like a free live show on a summer night?

NARA Summer Concert Series: 1. The Hootchies are performing at NARA from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The show is free. Live At The Jazz Cafe: 2. The Gwenn Vivian Thing will perform at the Acton Jazz Cafe at 6:30 p.m. Health Insurance Trust: 3. The Acton Health Insurance Trust will meet at the R.J. Grey Junior High School at 8 a.m. South Acton Train Station: 4. The South Acton Train Station Advisory Committee Meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Room 46 of the Town Hall. Local Economics: 5. The Economic Development Committee Meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Faulkner Room of the Town Hall.

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Bites Nearby: The Acton Jazz Cafe [VIDEO]

This week's bites includes food, drink and live jazz in Acton.

What's better than a Spinach Pesto Lasagna, some red wine and live jazz? The Acton Jazz Cafe offers a wide variety of diverse jazz musicians each night, a great dining atmosphere and a satisfactory bar.

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Weekend Happenings: The Tomo Fujita Trio and Egg Hunts [VIDEO]

Looking for something do near home this weekend? We have some ideas.

The Tomo Fujita Trio When/Where: Saturday, 9:30 p.m. at the Acton Jazz Cafe. Why Go: Why not? Enjoy great food and drink while listening to Tomo Fujita perform with his jazz band. Tickets are $20.00 Roadway Cleanup Day When/Where: Saturday, all day along various roadways in Wayland. Why Go: Get out and enjoy this lovely spring weather while helping keep Wayland's roadways litter free. There isn't a scheduled gathering place or event, just a general encouragement to help out. Volunteers can work anywhere they choose, but for areas that need special attention, click the link above. Annual Egg Hunt When/Where: Saturday at 9 a.m. on the Weston Town Green, 400 Boston Post Road, Weston. Why Go: Cute kids, hidden treasures and a visit from the …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 29

Meetings, jazz, swing and karaoke.

Meetings: 1). The Acton Housing Authority will meet from 4 to 7 p.m. at 50 Audubon Drive. 2). The Acton-Boxborough Regional School Committee's Regional School District Study Committee (RSDSC) Subcommittee will meet at 7 p.m. at the Boxborough Town Hall. Jazz: 3). The Gwenn Vivian Predicament will perform at the Acton Jazz Cafe at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5.00. Free Swing Lessons: 4). Free swing lessons are being offered from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School. Karaoke: 5). Tailgaters Grille is hosting Karaoke Night starting at 9 p.m.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 28 [VIDEO]

Meetings, live jazz and contributing to the Patch.

 Meetings: 1). The Conservation Commission will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. in Room 126 of Town Hall. 2). The Acton 2020 Committee will meet from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Faulkner Room of the Town Hall. Jazz: 3). Paul Broadnax and Peter Kontrimas will perform at the Acton Jazz Cafe from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $7.50. Contribute to Acton Patch: 4). Our Blog section, Local Voices, offers you a place to write about what you're interested in and share it with the Acton Patch community. You may write as much or as little as you like and as often or as little as you want. 5). Our Announcement section is a great place for anyone in the community to post obituaries, awards, honor roles, sports coverage and whatever you may think Acton should know about.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 22

Karaoke, jazz, meetings and claiming your business listing on Patch.

Karaoke: 1). Karaoke will take place at Tailgaters Grille at 9 p.m. Got the Blues? 2). Head to the Acton Jazz Cafe for The Blues Jam tonight at 8 p.m. Meetings: 3). The Acton Public and Acton-Boxborough Regional School Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at the R.J. Grey Junior High School. 4). the South Acton Train Station Advisory Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Acton Senior Center and Council on Aging. How To Claim Your Business Listing on Acton Patch: 5). Patch Places is the spot to find business descriptions, hours, accepted payment methods and more. You can even see what your neighbors think of a business before you try it, or can write your own review. Are you a business owner or manager? Click here for information on how to claim…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 20 [VIDEO]

Tom Hanks, town meetings and live jazz.

Hollywood Nearby: 1). Tom Hanks will be in Sudbury's Town Center and the Wayside Inn on March 29, shooting the movie "Captain Phillips." Check out the Sudbury Patch article. Meetings: 2). The Acton Memorial Library Foundation Board of Directors will meet from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Acton Memorial Library. 3). The Finance Committee will meet from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Public Safetly Facility. 4). The Friends of the Acton Nursing Service will meet from 2 to 5 p.m. in Room 126 of the Town Hall. Live Jazz: 5). Fran Dagostino will perform at the Acton Jazz Cafe at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 29 [VIDEO]

Town meeting, live jazz and a missing dog last seen in Acton.

Meetings: 1). The Town Department Heads will meet from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Meeting Room of the Acton Memorial Library. 2). The Conservation Commission will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. in Room 126 of the Town Hall. 3). The Technical Skills Share Group will meet in the Acton Memorial Library at 1:30 p.m. Get Out There in Listen to Some Amazing Jazz in Your Small Town: 4). Paul Broadnax and Peter Kontrimas will perform at the Acton Jazz Cafe at 7 p.m. Missing Dog: 5). Help find Bridgett, a seven year-old Siberian Husky from Littleton that went missing in November. Though it has been a few months, Patricia Panek says Bridgett was recently spotted on Parker Street. If spotted, contact Patricia at 978-952-6869 or 978-853-4087.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 23

Karaoke, jazz, lady AAU tryouts and more.

Karaoke: 1). Karaoke night will kick off at 9 p.m. at Tailgaters Grille. Jazz: 2). The The Gwenn Vivian Predicament will perform at the Acton Jazz Cafe at 6:30 p.m. Poker Night: 3). The World Tavern Poker League will take place at 7 p.m. at the Acton Bowladrome. Lady Basketball Tryouts: 4). Basketball tryouts for the Mass Lady SunDevils AAU basketball club will be hedl at 6:30 p.m. at Lowell Catholic High School (530 Stevens St, Lowell). How To Claim Your Business Listing on Acton Patch: 5). Patch Places is the spot to find business descriptions, hours, accepted payment methods and more. You can even see what your neighbors think of a business before you try it, or can write your own review. Are you a business owner or manager? Click here …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 14

Meetings, a Valentine's Day dinner for a good cause, live jazz and Patch Places.

Meetings: 1). The Finance Committee will meet from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Faulkner Room of the Acton Town Hall. 2). The Senior/Disabled Tax Aid Committee will meet from 4 to 7 p.m. in Room 121 of the Acton Town Hall. Valentine's Day Dinner for a Good Cause: 3). If you eat at Not Your Average Joe's tonight, 15 percent of your meal price will be donated to the Goward playground renovation project. Just print out the flyer and present it to your server. Dinner and Jazz: 4). Fran Dagostino will perform at The Acton Jazz Cafe at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5. How To Claim Your Business Listing on Acton Patch: 5). Patch Places is the spot to find business descriptions, hours, accepted payment methods and more. You can even see what your neighbors …

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