Community Calendar
Small Works Holiday Show Now Open at ArtSpace Gallery in Maynard
When:
Where: 15 Main Street in Maynard
Experience the fun of giving one-of-a-kind artworks this holiday season. The Small Works
Holiday Show features a variety of affordable, small-scale artworks by local and regional artists,
which are perfect for holiday gifting or starting your own collection. From November 14 to
January 10, shoppers may choose between paintings, prints, watercolors, drawings, jewelry,
photography, ceramics, textiles, and mixed media works in a variety of styles. Artworks are nolarger than 12” x 12,” making them easy to transport or mail. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a holiday shopper, or simply looking for inspiration, this festive show offers something for everyone.
The ArtSpace Gallery is located at 15 Main Street in Maynard, MA. Hours are:Tue & Wed, 10AM-3PM; Thu & Fri, 12-5PM; Sat & Sun, 12-4PM. We will also be open during the Maynard Holiday Stroll on 12/6.
The Gallery accepts checks, Venmo, cash, and credit cards.
Holiday Show features a variety of affordable, small-scale artworks by local and regional artists,
which are perfect for holiday gifting or starting your own collection. From November 14 to
January 10, shoppers may choose between paintings, prints, watercolors, drawings, jewelry,
photography, ceramics, textiles, and mixed media works in a variety of styles. Artworks are nolarger than 12” x 12,” making them easy to transport or mail. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a holiday shopper, or simply looking for inspiration, this festive show offers something for everyone.
The ArtSpace Gallery is located at 15 Main Street in Maynard, MA. Hours are:Tue & Wed, 10AM-3PM; Thu & Fri, 12-5PM; Sat & Sun, 12-4PM. We will also be open during the Maynard Holiday Stroll on 12/6.
The Gallery accepts checks, Venmo, cash, and credit cards.
Holiday Services at First Parish of Stow and Acton
When:
Where: 353 Great Rd, Stow
CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY STORY SERVICE
Wednesday, December 24th, 4 PM. Led by our Minister Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum, Intern Minister Yaakov Trek Reef, and Director of Religious Education Rayla D. Baldwin-Mattson, This family-oriented service features traditional and modern carols, stories, and shares about the meaning of Christmas in our lives.
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDELIGHT SERVICE
Wednesday, December 24th, 9 PM. Led by our Minister Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum and Intern Minister Yaakov Trek Reef and featuring our choir and additional music under the direction of our Music Director Chris Hossfeld with our Accompanist Trevor Berens and soloists Jessica Tunick Berens and Margot Law. This service will share the ancient story paired with poetry, readings, and music, and end with a candle-lit congregational signing of O Holy Night.
Wednesday, December 24th, 4 PM. Led by our Minister Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum, Intern Minister Yaakov Trek Reef, and Director of Religious Education Rayla D. Baldwin-Mattson, This family-oriented service features traditional and modern carols, stories, and shares about the meaning of Christmas in our lives.
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDELIGHT SERVICE
Wednesday, December 24th, 9 PM. Led by our Minister Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum and Intern Minister Yaakov Trek Reef and featuring our choir and additional music under the direction of our Music Director Chris Hossfeld with our Accompanist Trevor Berens and soloists Jessica Tunick Berens and Margot Law. This service will share the ancient story paired with poetry, readings, and music, and end with a candle-lit congregational signing of O Holy Night.
Christmas Eve Services at Aldersgate UMC
When:
Where: 242 Boston Road (Rt. 4), Chelmsford
Aldersgate United Methodist Church invites you to worship with us at the following Christmas Eve services:
Children’s Service at 4:00 p.m. – A shorter service geared toward families with younger children. This service includes the retelling of the Christmas story.
All-Ages Service at 7:00 p.m. – A traditional service of scriptures and carols, including the candlelight singing of “Silent Night.” This service will also be livestreamed and recorded for later viewing.
Candlelight and Communion Service at 10:00 p.m. – A meditative service of scriptures, carols, and Holy Communion. The service will conclude with the candlelight singing of “Silent Night.”
Aldersgate UMC is located at 242 Boston Road (Rt. 4), Chelmsford. For more information, contact the church office at (978)256-9400 or aldersgatechelmsford@verizon.net, or visit us online at www.aldersgatechelmsford.com or www.facebook.com/aldersgateumc.chelms.
Children’s Service at 4:00 p.m. – A shorter service geared toward families with younger children. This service includes the retelling of the Christmas story.
All-Ages Service at 7:00 p.m. – A traditional service of scriptures and carols, including the candlelight singing of “Silent Night.” This service will also be livestreamed and recorded for later viewing.
Candlelight and Communion Service at 10:00 p.m. – A meditative service of scriptures, carols, and Holy Communion. The service will conclude with the candlelight singing of “Silent Night.”
Aldersgate UMC is located at 242 Boston Road (Rt. 4), Chelmsford. For more information, contact the church office at (978)256-9400 or aldersgatechelmsford@verizon.net, or visit us online at www.aldersgatechelmsford.com or www.facebook.com/aldersgateumc.chelms.
Family Christmas Eve Worship Service at Acton Congregational Church, Featuring Musical Guest Nino & Friends
When:
Where: 12 Concord Rd, Acton
Join us for a special family-friendly Christmas Eve lessons and carols worship service. This music-filled service will also feature Nino & Friends, a lively ensemble bringing energizing music to our celebrations.
For more information, please visit www.actonc.org/events
For more information, please visit www.actonc.org/events
Christmas Eve Services at United Methodist Church of Westford December 24, 2025 at 5:30 pm and 10:00 pm
When:
Where: 10 Church Street, Westford
Join us as we celebrate our Savior’s birth! Our 5:30 pm Family Service will include “Silent Night” by candlelight (with glow sticks for the children). Our 10:00 pm Traditional Service will include Holy Communion, music from our Adult Choir, and “Silent Night” by candlelight. All are welcome! A pre-recorded Christmas Eve service will also be available on our website. Parking is available at the church, and our building is accessible for people with disabilities. Weekly worship is offered Sunday mornings in-person at 9:30 am, or you may view our worship service on our website each Sunday. For more information, visit www.umcw.org or Facebook.com/UMCWestford.
Christmas Eve Candlelighting Service
When:
Where: 327 Concord Road, Sudbury
Join First Parish of Sudbury for a Christmas Eve Candlelighting Service on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 6 pm in the center of historic Sudbury.
We gather to light candles of hope and joy in the quiet dark, to sing the familiar carols, and to find modern meaning in this ancient and profoundly relevant story.
All are welcome!
First Parish is located at 327 Concord Road, Sudbury. Accessible parking is on site, and additional free parking is available across the street behind Sudbury Town Hall (322 Concord Road, Sudbury).
For additional information: See www.fpsudbury.org email office@fpsudbury.org, or call 978-443-2043.
We gather to light candles of hope and joy in the quiet dark, to sing the familiar carols, and to find modern meaning in this ancient and profoundly relevant story.
All are welcome!
First Parish is located at 327 Concord Road, Sudbury. Accessible parking is on site, and additional free parking is available across the street behind Sudbury Town Hall (322 Concord Road, Sudbury).
For additional information: See www.fpsudbury.org email office@fpsudbury.org, or call 978-443-2043.
Christmas Eve Concert-Prelude at Acton Congregational Church
When:
Where: 12 Concord Rd, Acton
Each year, we have an extended 30-minute concert-prelude to our traditional Christmas Eve lessons & carols worship service. Enjoy many wonderful Christmas favorites as well as some unexpected gems performed by several of our own ACC musical arts and accompanied by our talented organist, Liz Carley.
For more information, please visit www.actonc.org/events
For more information, please visit www.actonc.org/events
Christmas Eve Evening Candlelight Worship Service at Acton Congregational Church
When:
Where: 12 Concord Rd, Acton
Join us for a special traditional Christmas Eve lessons and carols worship service. Come early and enjoy a full 30-minute Concert prelude.
For more information, please visit www.actonc.org/events
For more information, please visit www.actonc.org/events
Blood Drive
When:
Where: 242 Boston Road (Rt. 4), Chelmsford
GIVE THE MOST SPECIAL GIFT, without needing to shop!
Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Chelmsford at 242 Boston Road
is hosting another Blood Drive with the Red Cross on Saturday December 27th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Interested Donors can sign up at redcrossblood.org
Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Chelmsford at 242 Boston Road
is hosting another Blood Drive with the Red Cross on Saturday December 27th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Interested Donors can sign up at redcrossblood.org
FIRST PARISH CHURCH BURNING BOWL CEREMONY FOR THE NEW YEAR
When:
Where: 353 Great Rd, Stow
Sunday, December 28th, 2025, 10AM. Join Lay Leaders and worship committee members in celebrating the new year through letting go of the past in a burning bowl ceremony.
Note: For those who prefer, a mask-required seating area is available in the back right corner of our sanctuary.
First Parish Church of Acton & Stow is located at 353 Great Rd, Stow.
Boxborough Minutemen Christmas Tree Pickup January 3
When:
Where: 577 Massachusetts Avenue (Route 111), Boxborough
The Boxborough Minutemen, with help from the Boxborough DPW, will be collecting and chipping Christmas trees from Boxborough residents this year on Saturday, January 3 between 10 AM and 2 PM. Beginning December 20, look for the sign-up forms on the Boxborough Minuteman website: https://boxboroughminutemen.org. The cost for pickup is $20; deadline for all payments is December 31.
For pickup, please have your tree outside where it can be easily located by the Minutemen and ready for pickup. If you prefer not to sign up for tree pickup, you can also deliver your tree for disposal to the “old” Boxborough DPW facility located at 577 Massachusetts Avenue (Route 111) on Saturday, January 3rd between 10 AM and 2 PM. A disposal fee of $10 will be collected on site when you drop off your tree. For questions email captain@boxboroughminutemen.org
For pickup, please have your tree outside where it can be easily located by the Minutemen and ready for pickup. If you prefer not to sign up for tree pickup, you can also deliver your tree for disposal to the “old” Boxborough DPW facility located at 577 Massachusetts Avenue (Route 111) on Saturday, January 3rd between 10 AM and 2 PM. A disposal fee of $10 will be collected on site when you drop off your tree. For questions email captain@boxboroughminutemen.org
Groton Grange Contra Dance January 3, 2026
When:
Where: 80 Champney Street, Groton
Groton Grange #7 invites you to our traditional New England Contra Dance on Saturday, January 3 ,2026 from 7:30 - 10:00 PM , at Historic Groton Grange Hall, 80 Champney Street. This will be an evening of live music and dancing with Groton's own Contra Banditos, along with caller Don Heinold, who will teach traditional New England style contra, square, and line dances to the beat of old time fiddle tunes. Beginners are welcome, no experience or partner is necessary.
Suggested donation at the door is $5.00 per person, children under 3 years old are free, and family maximum is $20. Made possible by a grant from the Town of Groton lecture Funds. Refreshments are provided. Bring your soft soled dancing shoes .Parking allowed only on the Grange side of Champney St.
Suggested donation at the door is $5.00 per person, children under 3 years old are free, and family maximum is $20. Made possible by a grant from the Town of Groton lecture Funds. Refreshments are provided. Bring your soft soled dancing shoes .Parking allowed only on the Grange side of Champney St.
Lost in Fog – Photographing the Foggy Landscape
Assabet Valley Camera Club Program
When:
Where: 29 Church Street, Hudson
On Wednesday, January 7, the Assabet Valley Camera Club (AVCC) is pleased to host Ed McGuirk, an award-winning landscape and nature photographer, who will show how to craft interesting landscape images using the element of fog. He will discuss how fog can create moods that add drama and emotion to one’s images. The program will cover the technical, creative and post-processing aspects of photographing foggy landscapes. You will learn about what causes fog and how to predict its appearance.
Ed, whose work concentrates on the wilderness landscapes of New England, has earned numerous photographic honors. His images have been featured in Outdoor Photographer and other publications. Visit Ed’s website www.edmcguirkphoto.com to check out his numerous “Image Galleries”.
Currently, AVCC meetings are using a hybrid approach where members can come together either in person or via Zoom. If you are interested in attending the program, contact AVCC at avcc.digital@hotmail.com a few days prior to the meeting to request a link to the event or to let us know you will be attending in person. Guests are welcome to attend up to two consecutive club meetings prior to becoming a member. For membership information, go to https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com/Club/MembershipInfo.aspx .The club’s Zoom room opens at 7:00 PM with a brief business meeting at 7:15 followed by Ed’s presentation at 7:30.
AVCC in-person meetings are held at the Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church Street, Hudson and are open to the public. The first meeting of the month generally features a program designed to instruct and/or to entertain camera enthusiasts. During the second monthly meeting, a competition of members’ digital images is judged and critiqued by qualified individuals. Assabet Valley Camera Club, affiliated with both the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC) and the Photographic Society of America (PSA), participates in inter-club competitions on regional, national and international levels.
AVCC welcomes anyone interested in learning more about photography as a visual art and its practical application as a science. Members benefit from the hands-on experiences, from the knowledge presented in programs, and from having their work critiqued. For more information, check out AVCC's website https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com//
Ed, whose work concentrates on the wilderness landscapes of New England, has earned numerous photographic honors. His images have been featured in Outdoor Photographer and other publications. Visit Ed’s website www.edmcguirkphoto.com to check out his numerous “Image Galleries”.
Currently, AVCC meetings are using a hybrid approach where members can come together either in person or via Zoom. If you are interested in attending the program, contact AVCC at avcc.digital@hotmail.com a few days prior to the meeting to request a link to the event or to let us know you will be attending in person. Guests are welcome to attend up to two consecutive club meetings prior to becoming a member. For membership information, go to https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com/Club/MembershipInfo.aspx .The club’s Zoom room opens at 7:00 PM with a brief business meeting at 7:15 followed by Ed’s presentation at 7:30.
AVCC in-person meetings are held at the Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church Street, Hudson and are open to the public. The first meeting of the month generally features a program designed to instruct and/or to entertain camera enthusiasts. During the second monthly meeting, a competition of members’ digital images is judged and critiqued by qualified individuals. Assabet Valley Camera Club, affiliated with both the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC) and the Photographic Society of America (PSA), participates in inter-club competitions on regional, national and international levels.
AVCC welcomes anyone interested in learning more about photography as a visual art and its practical application as a science. Members benefit from the hands-on experiences, from the knowledge presented in programs, and from having their work critiqued. For more information, check out AVCC's website https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com//
Littleton Lyceum: The Oak Hill Project
When:
Where: 56 King St., Littleton
The Littleton Lyceum will present The Oak Hill Project: From Lady Slippers to Slippery Slopes
on Friday, January 9, at 7:30 pm in Littleton High School’s Performing Arts Center at The Littleton Lyceum will present The Oak Hill Project: From Lady Slippers to Slippery Slopes on Friday, January 9, at 7:30 pm in Littleton High School’s Performing Arts Center at 56 King St.
Littletonian Bernadette Morey Stockwell will show her vivid slides of the results of a family
challenge during covid to hike the Oak Hill Conservation Land daily for a year. This all-ages
presentation blends visuals and story-telling, celebrating how the experience grew into a shared discovery of place, community, and meaning.
Family season tickets are available for $40.00, and single tickets may be purchased at the door
for $12.00, seniors and students for $5.00.
For more information, check out our website at littletonlyceum.org or follow us on Facebook or X
on Friday, January 9, at 7:30 pm in Littleton High School’s Performing Arts Center at The Littleton Lyceum will present The Oak Hill Project: From Lady Slippers to Slippery Slopes on Friday, January 9, at 7:30 pm in Littleton High School’s Performing Arts Center at 56 King St.
Littletonian Bernadette Morey Stockwell will show her vivid slides of the results of a family
challenge during covid to hike the Oak Hill Conservation Land daily for a year. This all-ages
presentation blends visuals and story-telling, celebrating how the experience grew into a shared discovery of place, community, and meaning.
Family season tickets are available for $40.00, and single tickets may be purchased at the door
for $12.00, seniors and students for $5.00.
For more information, check out our website at littletonlyceum.org or follow us on Facebook or X
Always Truthful, Cormac McCarthy Speaks Through His Art and Performance
When:
Where: 10 Lincoln Street, Westford
The Parish Center for the Arts’ stage becomes folk singer/songwriter Cormac McCarthy’s palette on January 9 at 7:30pm, part of the PCA’s Coffeehouse Series! Tickets are $20 for Members; $22 for non-Members; and $25 at the door (if available). Seating will be cabaret-style. BYO food and drink. Doors open one half hour prior to the show. Advance reservations are recommended. Visit pcawestford.org to reserve your seats.
“A distinctive songwriter with a warm, powerful, inherently melodic baritone, a fine guitarist and a devastating wit … enormous writing gifts, capable of putting chills into your spine or a silly grin on your face…” Jeff McLaughlin, The Boston Globe
The PCA Coffeehouse Series is generously sponsored by Rockland Trust.
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/1-9-26-cormac-mccarthy/7YXHVX7FHNNHIHQAALBAN2AN
Facebook: facebook.com/ParishCenterfortheArts
Twitter: twitter.com/PCAWestford
Instagram: instagram.com/pcawestford
Parish Center for the Arts
“A distinctive songwriter with a warm, powerful, inherently melodic baritone, a fine guitarist and a devastating wit … enormous writing gifts, capable of putting chills into your spine or a silly grin on your face…” Jeff McLaughlin, The Boston Globe
The PCA Coffeehouse Series is generously sponsored by Rockland Trust.
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/1-9-26-cormac-mccarthy/7YXHVX7FHNNHIHQAALBAN2AN
Facebook: facebook.com/ParishCenterfortheArts
Twitter: twitter.com/PCAWestford
Instagram: instagram.com/pcawestford
Parish Center for the Arts
Bluegrass Fan Favorites The Hosmer Mountain Boys Play Westford 1/10/26
When:
Where: 10 Lincoln Street, Westford
On 1/10/26, Bluegrass fan favorites The Hosmer Mountain Boys take the stage at Parish Center for the Arts at 7:30pm! Tickets are $20 for Members; $22 for non-Members; and $25 at the door (if available). Seating will be cabaret-style. BYO food and drink. Doors open one half hour prior to the show. Advance reservations are recommended. Visit pcawestford.org to reserve your seats.
The Hosmer Mountain Boys are a retro bluegrass band that is quickly rising in the New England Bluegrass scene (while having a lot of fun in the process). They were voted the “Fan Favorite” at the 2023 Podunk Bluegrass Festival, performed in Lexington (KY) on WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, and crossed the pond for the 2024 Battlefield Bluegrass Festival in England. Keegan (guitar) and Simon (banjo) met at Mando Camp North in 2018 at age 16 and instantly connected over their passion for Flatt & Scruggs. Cathy Bumgarner Day (fiddle) and Tom Bowman (bass) complete the lineup with decades of regional bluegrass experience. Simon (banjo) has been described by some attendees at the Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival in Brunswick (ME), as Connecticut’s best kept secret. You’ll hear that Keegan’s major guitar picking influences include Riley Pucket, Don Reno, and the thumb picking style of Lester Flatt. Mandolinist Red Day is the newest, having been a semi-regular guest with the band of late. Rounding out the band is Cathy Bumgarner Day on fiddle and Tom Bowman on bass, both staples in the New England Bluegrass Music scene for decades.
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/1-10-26-hosmer-mountain-boys/218
Facebook: facebook.com/ParishCenterfortheArts
Twitter: twitter.com/PCAWestford
Instagram: instagram.com/pcawestford
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
The Hosmer Mountain Boys are a retro bluegrass band that is quickly rising in the New England Bluegrass scene (while having a lot of fun in the process). They were voted the “Fan Favorite” at the 2023 Podunk Bluegrass Festival, performed in Lexington (KY) on WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, and crossed the pond for the 2024 Battlefield Bluegrass Festival in England. Keegan (guitar) and Simon (banjo) met at Mando Camp North in 2018 at age 16 and instantly connected over their passion for Flatt & Scruggs. Cathy Bumgarner Day (fiddle) and Tom Bowman (bass) complete the lineup with decades of regional bluegrass experience. Simon (banjo) has been described by some attendees at the Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival in Brunswick (ME), as Connecticut’s best kept secret. You’ll hear that Keegan’s major guitar picking influences include Riley Pucket, Don Reno, and the thumb picking style of Lester Flatt. Mandolinist Red Day is the newest, having been a semi-regular guest with the band of late. Rounding out the band is Cathy Bumgarner Day on fiddle and Tom Bowman on bass, both staples in the New England Bluegrass Music scene for decades.
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/1-10-26-hosmer-mountain-boys/218
Facebook: facebook.com/ParishCenterfortheArts
Twitter: twitter.com/PCAWestford
Instagram: instagram.com/pcawestford
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
Lincoln Sudbury Civic Orchestra Presents “Calm and Storm” Concert
When:
Where: 390 Lincoln Rd in Sudbury
On Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM, the Lincoln-Sudbury Civic Orchestra (LSCO) presents its first orchestra concert of its 53rd season with its winter concert, “Calm and Storm” at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School.
Now in his third season, Alfonso Piacentini, a charismatic, young conductor and percussionist leads the all-volunteer community orchestra. Maestro Piacentini also serves under Benjamin Zander as an Assistant Conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and its youth orchestra.
The program includes “William Tell Overture” by Gioacchino Rossini, Camille Saint-Saens’ “Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso” for violin and orchestra, and the Symphony #7 by Ludwig van Beethoven. Each work on the program balance serenity and calm against excitement, agitation, and glory.
Admission to the concert is a suggested donation of $25 per adult. Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School is located at 390 Lincoln Rd in Sudbury. The concert will also be livestreamed on Sudbury TV. Go to sudburytv.org, Scroll down on the Main
page to the Live Stream section and click on Watch Now for the Educational Channel.
The inclement weather date is Friday, January 16 at 7:15 PM at LSRHS.
The LSCO will present its second full orchestra concert on Sunday May 31, 2026, featuring the music of American composers to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Now in his third season, Alfonso Piacentini, a charismatic, young conductor and percussionist leads the all-volunteer community orchestra. Maestro Piacentini also serves under Benjamin Zander as an Assistant Conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and its youth orchestra.
The program includes “William Tell Overture” by Gioacchino Rossini, Camille Saint-Saens’ “Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso” for violin and orchestra, and the Symphony #7 by Ludwig van Beethoven. Each work on the program balance serenity and calm against excitement, agitation, and glory.
Admission to the concert is a suggested donation of $25 per adult. Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School is located at 390 Lincoln Rd in Sudbury. The concert will also be livestreamed on Sudbury TV. Go to sudburytv.org, Scroll down on the Main
page to the Live Stream section and click on Watch Now for the Educational Channel.
The inclement weather date is Friday, January 16 at 7:15 PM at LSRHS.
The LSCO will present its second full orchestra concert on Sunday May 31, 2026, featuring the music of American composers to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Town of Acton, in Collaboration with 3x3 and ACBC, is Hosting a Series of Community Focus Group Sessions
When:
Where: Online
The Town of Acton wants to hear people’s stories, ideas, and hopes for making our community stronger and fairer for everyone. These small group talks are part of a larger project aimed at understanding what people need and helping everyone feel healthy, included, and supported.
Why Join?
✔ Share your experience on Acton.
✔ Help find out what is going well and what we can make better.
✔Meet neighbors and share your ideas about how our town should grow
What to Expect
✔ A group talk that lasts 60–90 minutes and is held online.
✔ Anyone who lives or works in Acton can join.
✔ We can help with language or accessibility.
If you are interested in joining us, please register here (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TDT52PX). Our sessions are planned to be conducted digitally on January 13 and 15. If these dates don’t work for you, we are happy to share the times for other sessions. The registration form offers an option for you to express interest outside of the specified dates.
Why Join?
✔ Share your experience on Acton.
✔ Help find out what is going well and what we can make better.
✔Meet neighbors and share your ideas about how our town should grow
What to Expect
✔ A group talk that lasts 60–90 minutes and is held online.
✔ Anyone who lives or works in Acton can join.
✔ We can help with language or accessibility.
If you are interested in joining us, please register here (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TDT52PX). Our sessions are planned to be conducted digitally on January 13 and 15. If these dates don’t work for you, we are happy to share the times for other sessions. The registration form offers an option for you to express interest outside of the specified dates.
The Chelmsford Children's Chorus "We Are Change" Concert
When:
Where: 1A North Rd, Chelmsford
The Chelmsford Children's Chorus is beginning its second season and starting to prepare for its winter concert.
Event Information:
The Chelmsford Children's Chorus "We Are Change" Concert
Thursday, January 15th, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The Chelmsford Center for the Arts
Join us for our winter concert at 6:00 PM on Thursday, January 15th, 2026 at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts. Featuring our K-2 and 3-7 choirs!
We are excited to perform the world premier of We Are Change, a piece composed by CCC Singers & Jim Papoulis.
Doors will open 15 minutes before the performance.
Event Information:
The Chelmsford Children's Chorus "We Are Change" Concert
Thursday, January 15th, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The Chelmsford Center for the Arts
Join us for our winter concert at 6:00 PM on Thursday, January 15th, 2026 at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts. Featuring our K-2 and 3-7 choirs!
We are excited to perform the world premier of We Are Change, a piece composed by CCC Singers & Jim Papoulis.
Doors will open 15 minutes before the performance.
Sing & Dance at Suzanne Buell’s PCA Gospel Connection 1/17
When:
Where: 10 Lincoln Street, Westford
Don't miss a stunning musical experience when local favorite Suzanne Buell brings an extraordinary group of singers and musicians in the most recent evolution of her Gospel journey through traditional spirituals and stirring gospel music! To be held at Parish Center for the Arts (10 Lincoln Street) on January 17, 2026 at 7:30pm, this event’s tickets are $20 for Members; $22 for non-Members; and $25 at the door (if available). Seating will be cabaret-style. BYO food and drink. Doors open one half hour prior to the show. Advance reservations are recommended. Visit pcawestford.org to reserve your seats.
In The Gospel Connection, not only does Suzanne Buell explore the roots of the traditional spiritual and historic gospel that defined the Civil Rights movement, but also the musical connections that inspire contemporary artists. Buell, a former Stax recording artist and graduate of Boston Conservatory, leads this project with a 7-piece band including David Hunte on keyboard and vocals, Phil Antoniades on drums and percussion, Mike Payette on bass and vocals, Chris Leadbetter on guitar, mandolin and vocals, Vicki Zelski on vocals, Russell Watts on vocals, and Buell on lead vocals. In their repertoire, you’re likely to hear music by artists like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Mavis Staples, Aretha Franklin, and Bob Dylan. The concert is a celebration of the musical traditions that is a must-see for fans of gospel music and history. You'll be moved to dance and sing along - both of which are strongly encouraged.
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/1-17-26-the-gospel-connection/JYRC47DIWI4Z6V632NFU7NCD
Facebook: facebook.com/ParishCenterfortheArts
Twitter: twitter.com/PCAWestford
Instagram: instagram.com/pcawestford
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
In The Gospel Connection, not only does Suzanne Buell explore the roots of the traditional spiritual and historic gospel that defined the Civil Rights movement, but also the musical connections that inspire contemporary artists. Buell, a former Stax recording artist and graduate of Boston Conservatory, leads this project with a 7-piece band including David Hunte on keyboard and vocals, Phil Antoniades on drums and percussion, Mike Payette on bass and vocals, Chris Leadbetter on guitar, mandolin and vocals, Vicki Zelski on vocals, Russell Watts on vocals, and Buell on lead vocals. In their repertoire, you’re likely to hear music by artists like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Mavis Staples, Aretha Franklin, and Bob Dylan. The concert is a celebration of the musical traditions that is a must-see for fans of gospel music and history. You'll be moved to dance and sing along - both of which are strongly encouraged.
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/1-17-26-the-gospel-connection/JYRC47DIWI4Z6V632NFU7NCD
Facebook: facebook.com/ParishCenterfortheArts
Twitter: twitter.com/PCAWestford
Instagram: instagram.com/pcawestford
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
NASHOBA VALLEY CHORALE 50TH ANNIVERSARY WINTER CONCERT
When:
Where: 344 Main St., Groton
Program Highlights:
Ticket Information:
- “Hallelujah!” The Nashoba Valley Chorale is celebrating its 50th Anniversary Season with a concert on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The performance will include music by Bach and Britten and will close with Beethoven’s magnificent Mass in C, featuring four professional vocal soloists and full orchestra. The concert’s repertoire “reflects the different aspects of our history and showcases where we are now,” says Anne Watson Born, the group’s musical director.
- January 18, 2026, 3pm at the Groton-Dunstable Performing Arts Center (344 Main St., Groton, MA)
Ticket Information:
- Pay-what-you-can; available at www.nvcsings.org
Tickets are now on sale for Miss Holmes at Theatre III
When:
Where: 250 Central Street Acton
Saturday, January 24; Friday, January 30; & Saturday, January 31 (7:30pm) Sunday, January 25 & Sunday, February 1 (2pm)
When an anonymous note sends a newlywed wife looking for help, Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson work together to uncover the secrets surrounding a corrupt police inspector whose wives have a habit of turning up dead. In a time and place where gender roles are rigidly defined, these unconventional women dare to challenge societal norms by providing an unusual, but necessary, service.
Inspired by the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this theatrical fan fiction shines a new light on favorite characters from the canon, re-examining the Victorian world of Holmes and Watson by exploring the added obstacles faced by these two iconic characters if they were women.
For more information please visit https://www.theatre3.org/home. Theatre III
is located at 250 Central Street Acton, MA 01720.
When an anonymous note sends a newlywed wife looking for help, Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson work together to uncover the secrets surrounding a corrupt police inspector whose wives have a habit of turning up dead. In a time and place where gender roles are rigidly defined, these unconventional women dare to challenge societal norms by providing an unusual, but necessary, service.
Inspired by the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this theatrical fan fiction shines a new light on favorite characters from the canon, re-examining the Victorian world of Holmes and Watson by exploring the added obstacles faced by these two iconic characters if they were women.
For more information please visit https://www.theatre3.org/home. Theatre III
is located at 250 Central Street Acton, MA 01720.