ACTON: Acton Seniors only. Thru a new partnership with Beeyonder, a platform for live interactive virtual travel experiences with qualified local guides in locations around the world! This “from the street” tour is led by tour guide Behad Benz, who is also an archaeologist with an interest in architecture. The tour begins from the top of the Casbah on a street called Bab Djadid, continues through the narrow streets discovering all of the unique corners and shops, and ends in a spot called the "place" or the Square of the Martyrs. Join us in exploring this unique city! You may participate via Zoom from home or from the Senior Center with a group watching on a large screen television. Registration for either option is required by emailing the COA at seniorcenter@actonma.gov .

LITTLETON: A weekly story time reviewing all 26 letters of the alphabet, for ages 3-5. This week - the letter “T.”  To register for events, please go to the calendar section at https://littletonma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar

ACTON: Welcoming all our guests back inside to join neighbors and friends at the tables in Fellowship Hall. April was a wonderful month of returning to family dining as guests can now sit together and chat throughout our Supper.re  Welcome Back, Everyone! Doors will open at 4:15pm. Please, do not enter prior so volunteers can prepare. Dinner: 4:45–5:45pm. Park your car in the back parking lot and come up the walkway to the church door.  Takeout meals no longer offered.  Guests are encouraged to be vaccinated.  Please wear a mask till seated. All volunteers will be vaccinated and a wear masks.
Sponsored by St John Lutheran Church

ACTON: Open to out-of-town seniors/free. Henry Quinlan will demonstrate how to write and self-publish your life story. He will offer writing tips that will help amateur authors avoid the most common mistakes and will present case studies on how self-published authors have succeeded. It’s not as hard as you think!  Info: seniorcenter@actonma.gov.

LITTLETON: Mary Todd Lincoln lived a life filled with triumphs and tragedies but few people know her story. Now, librarian Laura Keyes shares Mary’s story in an entertaining and educational program entitled “Mrs. Lincoln in Love,” which is set on January 31st 1862, when Mrs. Lincoln and her family are settled comfortably in the Executive Mansion. Visiting with ladies during Afternoon Tea, Mrs. Lincoln reflects on the Loves of her Life – her children, her husband, and her country. She even shares some of Mr. Lincoln’s love letters to her! Learn how Mary’s knowledge of both politics and social customs made it possible for a backwoods frontier attorney to achieve the highest office in the land. A virtual event presented on Zoom; please go to the Library website to register, www.littletonlibrary.org. 

ACTON: The public is welcome to attend. For more information, please see www.actonmemoriallibraryfoundation.org. For the zoom link please email info@actonmemoriallibraryfoundation.org.

SUDBURY: In-person with a zoom option meeting. Discuss Sparks Like Stars by Nadia Hashimi. See bnaitorah.com to learn more. Contact admin@bnaitorah.com or 978-443-2082 for additional information on all services and events.

LOWELL: The event will feature a conversation with presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin. Event tickets are $25, and registration is required. 100% of the ticket price will be directed to 25th GLCF Grants addressing essential needs in the Greater Lowell community. Limited in-person tickets are available. Register by May 26. To learn more about this event or to register, visit www.glcfoundation.org/event/2022-annual-meeting-celebrating-25-years.

CONCORD: After two years of watching spring’s beauty through windows and screens, the time has come to experience the great outdoors! The Concord Museum Guild of Volunteers are pleased to present the 33rd annual Garden Tour in an in-person format. Garden lovers like Emerson will be able to tour six glorious private gardens, many on historic and spectacular properties. The Tour is self-guided and self-paced. Tickets are good for either or both days, however each garden may only be visited once. Garden goers should arrive at 9:00am to pick-up maps and programs prior to starting out at the Concord Museum. Tickets may be purchased online at www.concordmuseum.org or the day of the tour. Advance tickets may be purchased through May 29 and save $5. Become a member of the Museum and save $10! Member tickets Early bird: $30; Regular $35. Non-member Tickets: Early-Bird $40; Regular $45.

SHIRLEY: An exhibition of new works from Kellie Weeks. Art lovers can find more information at www.gallerysitka.com and at sites such as artsy.net and instragram.com, among others.

WESTFORD: The June Book Sale will take place in the Meeting Room. On Friday night from 6:30-9pm, there will be a Members Only Preview Sale. Memberships will be available to purchase at the door or purchase one online. The sale will be open to the public on Saturday from 10am–5pm.  On Sunday, 2–4pm, purchase a bag to fill for $5. www.westfordlibrary.org

CONCORD: Join Concord Art Association for an engaging talk by award-winning writer George Howe Colt. Program at 7pm, with pre-registration and $10 fee. Sponsored by The Write Connection at Thoreau Farm in partnership with the Thoreau Society. Book signing and refreshments to follow. To register, visit https://thoreaufarm.org.

CONCORD: Join Kerem Shalom online for an Erev Shabbat service. Enjoy beautiful music and prayer as we welcome Shabbat as a community. Please see keremshalom.org for additional information and registration for all events. Contact the office at 978-369-1223 or ksadmin@keremshalom.org with any questions.

SUDBURY: In-person or via livestream, celebrate the gift of Shabbat with prayer and music. See bnaitorah.com to learn more. Contact admin@bnaitorah.com or 978-443-2082 for additional information on all services and events.

ACTON:  The Acton-Boxborough Family Network (ABFN) will host a Spring Clothing & Toy Swap, open to the public and free to attend. Anyone and everyone can donate and/or “shop”!  Interested in donating clothes or toys? ABFN seeks gently used clothes in sizes newborn through kids size 6. Donors are asked to please sort clothes into bags labeled with sizes, if possible. No stained or ripped clothing, please. Shoes will not be accepted. Donations can be dropped off in advance at five Acton locations: 23 Evergreen Rd. Acton, 97 Concord Rd. Acton, 1 Assabet Xing Acton, 11 Whittier Dr. Acton, and 24 Smart Rd. Acton.

Any items remaining at the end of the event will be donated to local charities. For more information and further donation guidelines, visit https://tinyurl.com/ABFNSwapJune2022.  Questions? Contact Debbie Mecca at dmecca@abfamily.org. 

NORTHBOROUGH: Are you looking for an economical way to create or expand your flower and herb gardens? Would you like to add more natives and pollinators to your landscape? The Northborough Garden Club Plant Sale will offer locally grown perennials and herbs from the gardens of Club members and the community. Also featured in the sale is the 2022 Perennial Plant of the Year, Little Bluestem. Back by popular demand, you’ll find a selection of potted annual arrangements ready-made for your deck, patio or front door for purchase. New this year is an opportunity to visit with a volunteer Master Gardener from the American Horticultural Society, and to bring your prepared soil sample for soil pH testing. The sale runs rain or shine at the pavilion. All proceeds support an annual $1K scholarship to a graduating Northborough student, and Northborough Town beautification and Northborough schools horticultural projects.

ACTON: Bay State Connection Dragons will be holding a multi-family yard sale. BSCD is a dragon boat racing team of 22 paddlers who have survived or are living with breast cancer. They paddle to regain strength, fight lymphedema, help mental health, and to connect with others. They are an inclusive team from diverse backgrounds, brought together by their shared experience with breast cancer. Visit visit baystateconnection.org for info.

CHELMSFORD: Find treasures and enjoy local crafts for sale. Crafters and vendors wishing to participate are encouraged to call 978-761-8209 or 978-250-7267 for more information. Space for 6’ tables are $25, and $20 for 4’ tables. Tables must be provided by the vendors. Must call no later than 5/15/2022 to reserve space. The proceeds from this event will support Alternative House, Wish Project, and various other local organizations.

SHIRLEY: Music, dance, and magical entertainment. Children's activities. Crafts and information booths. Raffles. BBQ chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, pies, and slushies. Bring your lawn chair, stay for the whole day, and support this great community event. Contact email@shirleyarts.info for more information.

CONCORD: Rain or shine. Stop by our annual Yart Sale and support Concord Art! You'll find all sorts of treasures to buy -- paintings, prints, ceramics, silver, crystal, and more! Plus, we'll be serving lemonade and cookies for you to enjoy as you browse. To learn more, click here.

CONCORD: The Concord Free Public Library is excited to invite videogame designer and master coder Matthew Mackowski for the first installment of a monthly program, Make Your Own Videogame with Coderdojo in the CFPL Main Teen Lounge. Teen participants will have the opportunity to learn the basics of coding and get an inside look at the videogame industry and what it takes to become a designer. Or if you already have projects you are working on, bring them in for consultation. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops. Future session dates are TBA. No registration required.

LITTLETON: Part of our Saturdays in the Garden Series. Pollinators are the life blood for a good garden. Explore ways to attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your garden. To register for events, please go to the calendar section at https://littletonma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar

CONCORD: Kerem Shalom member Ted Barten will share his work, over the past five years, in the rapidly emerging offshore wind sector—including industry pioneer, Vineyard Wind. Barten will present a “case study” of Vineyard Wind 1, America’s first successful utility-scale offshore wind project.  Please see keremshalom.org for additional information and registration for all events. Contact the office at 978-369-1223 or ksadmin@keremshalom.org with any questions.

SHIRLEY: Local seniors can learn about Elder Law issues at a free in-person event. The event is part of the statewide Elder Law Education Program presented by the Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA). It corresponds with the publication of the revised and expanded “2022 Elder Law Education Guide,” the 13th edition of the resource guide, which is available at Shirley Council on Aging and online at the MBA’s companion website, www.MassLawHelp.com. Among the topics discussed at in-person and virtual events throughout the commonwealth this year are Veteran Affairs Financial Benefits, how to protect your home and assets, power of attorney and health care proxies, reverse mortgages, Homestead and Life Estates, Medicare/Medicaid changes, COVID-19 resources, and alternatives to nursing home care. For more information about the Shirley Council on Aging presentation on June 6, 2022, contact Marilyn Largey at 978-425-1390.

ACTON: The Acton-Boxborough Family Network is hosting their Annual Kindergarten Social! This is a FREE and OPEN event to all Acton-Boxborough students entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2022! Meet some of the families and future classmates for the rising kindergarteners. There will be a school bus to explore, local organizations to meet, as well as color-coded name tags so that you can easily connect with students and families destined for the same school. For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/ABFNKindySocial2022. Questions? Contact Kristen Callahan at kcallahan@abfamily.org.

CONCORD: Alan Goodrich - a guitarist and singer-songwriter solo performer - will entertain for all ages, including classic and current children's songs and original songs. The Concord Free Public Library hosts free musical concerts on Mondays at 10:30am for children ages 0-6 years and their caregivers at the Main Library. No registration is required for these performances. For more information about Library programs and services, call 978-318-3301 (Main Branch) or 978-318-3350 (Fowler Branch), or visit www.concordlibrary.org.

WESTFORD: Meet in the downstairs Meeting Room to discuss The Greater Journey: Americans In Paris by David McCullough. Copies are available at Main Desk, the ebook is on Overdrive, and the audiobook is on Hoopla. Email Charles Schweppe at cschweppe@westfordma.gov for details!