Acton Recreation Department
E-Newsletter - Wednesday, March 20, 2019
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Please Join Us This Friday Night...
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2019 SPRING SUMMER PROGRAM
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CLICK
HERE
TO VIEW THE PROGRAM BOOKLET.
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GET READY FOR APRIL SCHOOL VACATION
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Tues-Fri, April 16, 17, 18, 19
from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Rec Center. $20.
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Tuesdays, May 7 - June 4
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10-10:50 a.m. at the NARA Bathhouse, $20
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Fridays, June 1 - July 19
(no class 7/5), 10:30-11:15 a.m. at the NARA Picnic Pod, $25
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Session 1: Mondays, April 29 - May 27,
3:30-4:20 p.m., Robbins Mill Rec. Area, $55
Session 2: Thursdays, May 2-30,
10-10:50 a.m., NARA Upper Fields, $55
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Super Soccer Stars, Ages 2-7
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All classes held at the Robbins Mill Rec. Area
Session 1: Ages 3-4, Saturdays, May 11-June 22,
9-9:45 a.m., $150
Session 2: Ages 2-3, Saturdays, May 11-June 22,
9:50-10:30 a.m., $150
Session 3: Ages 4-5, Saturdays, May 11-June 22,
10:35-11:25 a.m., $150
Session 4: Ages 5-7, Saturdays, May 11-June 22,
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $150
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Session 1: Saturdays, May 4-June 15
(no class 5/25), Robbins Mill Rec. Area, $103
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Gymnastics for Toddlers-Ages 1-2 & Preschoolers, Ages 3-5
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All classes head at Gymnastics Academy of Boston, 12 Keefe Road, Acton
Session 1: Toddler - Tuesdays, April 9-May 21
(no class 4/16), 9:10-9:55 a.m., $156
Session 2: Toddler - Thursdays, April 11-May 23
(no class 4/18), 9:10-9:55 a.m., $156
Session 1: Pre-School - Thursdays, April 11-May 23
(no class 4/18), 9:10-9:55 a.m., $156
Session 2: Pre-School - Wednesday, April 10-May 22
(no class 4/17), 9:10-9:55 a.m., $156
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Mini-Hawk (Baseball, Basketball & Soccer)
Ages 4-6
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Session 1: Monday-Friday, July 22-26
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9:00-noon, Robbins Mill Recreation Area, $189
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Session 1: Saturdays, May 4-June 15
(no class 5/25), 1:30-2:30 p.m., Robbins Mill Rec. Area, $103
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Skateboarding - Beginner & Intermediate, Ages 7-12
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Session 1: Thursdays, May 2-June 6
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3:00-4:00 p.m., T.J. O'Grady Memorial Skate Park, $101
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Junior Tennis Classes
Ages 8-12
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Session 1: Ages 8-10, Thursdays, May 2-30
, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Elm Street Tennis Courts, $90
Session 2: Ages 9-12, Thursdays, May 2-30
, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Elm Street Tennis Courts, $90
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MetroRock After School Rock Climbing Program, Ages 8-14
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All classes held are at MetroRock After School Rock Climbing Program
The Point, Littleton
Session 1
: Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Thursdays,
March 7-April 11,
3:30-5:30 p.m., $225
Session 2:
Ages 12-14, Grades 6-8, Thursdays,
March 7-April 11,
3:30-5:30 p.m., $225
Session 3:
Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Thursdays,
April 25-May 30
, 3:30-5:30 p.m., $225
Session 4:
Ages 12-14, Grades 6-8,Thursdays,
April 25-May 30
, 3:30-5:30 p.m., $225
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MARTIAL ARTS - Little Dragons (4-6), Young Tigers (7-12)
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All classes held at Chinese Martial Arts in Acton
Many various classes offered March through August. All session have six classes. Little Dragons for ages 4-6 are $100 per session, and Young Tigers for ages 7-12 are $114.
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OLDER TEENS & ADULT PROGRAMS
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Line Dancing for Ages 15+
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All classes held at DL Dance Studio in Boxborough
Session 5: Mondays, April 29-June 10
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10:30-11:30 AM, Beginner (no class 5/27), $60
Session 6: Wednesday, May 1-June 5
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6:30-7:30 PM, Beginner, $60
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Ballroom Dancing for Ages 15+
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All classes held at DL Dance Studio in Boxborough
Session 3: Tuesdays, April 30-June 4
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6:30-7:30 PM, Waltz, $60
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American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, AED for Ages 16+
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All classes held at the Acton Rec. Center
Session 2: Saturday, April 13
, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., $65
Session 3: Tuesday, May 21
, 6:00-10:00 p.m., $65
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Introduction to the Game of Golf - Beginner and Advanced
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All classes held at Rods Golf Improvement in Littleton Center
All sessions are $120 each.
Beginner Level
Session 2: Mon., April 29-June 10
(no class 5/27), 6-8:00 p.m.
Session 3: Mon., June 17-July 22
, 6-8:00 p.m.
Session 4: Wed., June 5-July 17
(no class 7/3), 6-8:00 p.m.
Advanced Level
Session 1: Tuesdays, April 2-May 7
, 6-8:00 p.m.
Session 2: Tuesdays, May 14-June 18
, 6-8:00 p.m.
Session 3: Tuesdays, June 25-June 30
, 6-8:00 p.m.
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Barre for Dance & Fitness
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All classes held at Gina's Dance Studio in Boxborough. All sessions are $70 each.
Session 3: Thurs., March 21-April 25
, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Session 4: Fri., March 22-April 26
, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Session 5: Tues., May 7-June 11
, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Session 6: Weds., May 8-June 12
, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Session 7: Thurs., May 2-June 6
, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Session 8: Fri., May 3-June 7
, 9:30-10:30 am.
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All classes held at Gina's Dance Studio in Boxborough. All sessions are $70 each.
Session 4: Thurs., March 21-April 25
, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Session 5: Sat., March 23-May 5
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9:30-10:30 a.m.
Session 6: Sun., March 24-May 5
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6-7 p.m.
New series of sessions begins the first week of May.
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Intro to Tai Chi and Qigong
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All classes are held at the Chinese Martial Arts Studio in Acton. All sessions are $127 each.
Session 5: Tues., April 23-May 28
, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Session 6: Tues., April 23-May 28
, 7-8 p.m.
Session 7: Thurs., April 25-May 30
, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Session 8: Thurs., April 25-May 30
, 7-8 p.m.
Next group of session begins in July.
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All classes are held at the Chinese Martial Arts Studio in Acton.
All sessions are $124 each.
Session 4: Mondays, April 22-June 3
(no class 5/27), 7-8 p.m.
Session 5: Weds., April 24-May 29
, 7-8 p.m.
Session 6: Fridays, April 26-May 31
, 7-8 p.m.
Next group of session begins in mid-July.
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Session 1: Weds., April 10-May 22
(no class 4/17), 2-3 p.m., Gymnastics Academy of Boston, $169
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Beginner & Intermediate Outdoor Tennis
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All classes will be held at the Elm Street Tennis Courts.
Session 1: Beginners,
Tuesdays, April 30-May 28,
5:30-6:30 p.m., $90
Session 2: Intermediate,
Tuesdays, April 30-May 28,
6:30-7:30 p.m., $90
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Session 1: Tuesdays, April 23 - August 27,
4:30-5:30 p.m., Concord Road Field, $40
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Pick-up Indoor Basketball
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Open to adult men and women - Pre-registration is not required--player pays $6 at check-in by check or credit card only.
Location: Carlisle School Corey Gym, 83 School Street, Carlisle
Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 5-June 13 (no game 6/4) from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
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Adult Biking-Back on Track
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Session 1: Thursdays, April 11-May 23
(no ride May 16) 10-11:30 a.m., meet at NARA Park, $30
Session 2: Thursdays, June 6-July 25
(no ride 7/4), 8:15-9:45 a.m., meet at NARA Park, $30
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Session 1: Wednesdays, May 1-June 26,
10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Acton Rec. Center, $45 per player
We can accommodate up to 8 teams!
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Acton Citizens Police Academy
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For adults 18 & Up. Free to participate.
Wednesdays, April 3-May 22
from 4-6 p.m. at the Public Safety Facility. E-mail
rburrows@actonma.gov
to register.
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Session 1: Thursdays, April 4-May 16
(no class 4/18), Noon-1 p.m., Acton Rec. Center, $62
Session 2: Thursdays, June 12-July 24
(no class 7/3), 1-2 p.m., Acton Rec. Center, $62
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Guided Forest Therapy Walk
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Session 1: Sunday, June 9, 1-3 p.m
., Acton Arboretum, $33
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Forest Bathing for Dog Owners
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Session 1: Sunday, April 28, 1-3 p.m.
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Acton Arboretum, $26
Session 2: Sunday, June 2, 1-3 p.m.,
Acton Arboretum, $26
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Session 1: Thursdays, May 16-June 6
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7-8:15 a.m., Acton Arboretum, $78
Session 2: Thursdays, Sept. 26-Oct. 17
, 7:15-8:30 a.m., Acton Arboretum, $78
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Spring Migrant Walk at Mt. Auburn Cemetery
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Wednesday, May 8,
6:00-11:30 a.m., departure via carpool from the Acton Town Hall to the Mt. Auburn Cemetery, $30
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Thursdays, April 25-May 16,
7-9 a.m., first class meets at the Acton Town Hall lobby, other classes at various conservation lands in Town. $30
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Springtime Conservation Walks
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Fridays, April 26-May 17,
10-11:30 a.m., first class will meet at the Acton Arboretum, remaining classes will be a various conservation lands in Town. $20
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Faberge Eggs: From Fine Art to Fine Craft
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Sunday, April 14
, 1-4 p.m., Acton Rec. Center, $65 (includes materials)
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Friday, May 17
, 6-9 p.m., Acton Rec. Center, $65 (includes materials)
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Fishing Derby at NARA Park
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Sunday, May 19
9:00 to Noon
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Fenway & More
Thursday, April 18
$110 per person
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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and the Empire State Building - NYC
Saturday, May 18
$170 per person
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Rhode Island Lighthouse Cruise
Saturday, June 15
$110 per person
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Foster's Downeast Clambake
Thursday, July 25
$87 per person
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Seven Seas Whale Watch
Saturday, August 24
$110 per person
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Martha's Vineyard
Thursday, September 12
$95 per person
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Community Gardens - 2019 Season
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Community Gardens plots are available (one per household address and/or person) based on a first-come first-served basis. If you are interested in utilizing a plot for this coming garden season, you may stop by the Cemetery Department office located at the Kennedy Building, Woodlawn Cemetery, 104 Concord Road during the hours of 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday to see what plots are available at our three Community Gardens. Please ask for Kim.
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TOWN PARKS AND FACILITIES
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We are now accepting Facilities Use Applications!
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Are you looking for a perfect location for that special event? NARA Park has a beautiful Picnic Pavilion, Bathhouse Pavilion as well as tent areas. Acton Recreation also permits use for Town fields.
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Fields and Facilities Inquiry Page 1
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Fields and Facilities Inquiry Page 2
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Camp Acton Permit Application
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NARA SUMMER CAMP - REGISTRATION OPEN
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Paper registration is also available.
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Week 1
June 24-28
Disney Week
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Week 2
July 1-5 (no 7/4)
Around the World Week
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Week 3
July 8-12
Pirate Week
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Week 4
July 15-19
Superhero Week
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Week 5
July 22-26
Olympics Week
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Week 6
July 29-Aug. 2
Carnival Week
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Week 7
Aug. 5-9
Ninja Warrior Week
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Week 8
Aug. 12-16
Harry Potter Week
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Week 9
Aug. 19-23
NARA's Got Talent Week
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Week 10
Aug. 26-30
Color Wars Week
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MIGHTY MINI FORM PAGE 1
AGES 4-5
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MIGHTY MINI FORM PAGE 2
AGES 4-5
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NARA YOUTH FORM PAGE 1
AGES 6-13
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NARA YOUTH FORM PAGE 2
AGES 6-13
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CIT FORM PAGE 1
AGES 14-15
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CIT FORM PAGE 1
AGES 14-15
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2019 EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO!
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The Scooby Snax Band
Friday, March 22
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Chinese Music & Dance Night
Friday, June 14
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Beach Party Blast featuring Dell Smart & Exit-In
Saturday, June 22
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Classical Music in the Park
Wednesday, June 26
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Kashmir
Led Zeppelin Show
Ticketed Concert
Friday, June 28
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July 4th featuring Family Fun, Blushing Brides & Fireworks
Thursday, July 4
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Hal McIntyre Orchestra: Tribute to Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra
Ticketed Concert
Friday, July 12
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Acton's Own...
Moondrive
Wednesday, July 17
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Best Friends Girl
The Cars Experience!
Ticketed Concert
Friday, July 19
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Jumpin' Juba
Wednesday, July 24
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Yellow Brick Road-Elton John Tribute
Ticketed Concert
Friday, July 26
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Into the Mystic-Van Morrison Tribute
Ticketed Concert
Friday, August 2
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Don't Tell Jack!
Wednesday, August 7
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Tusk-Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band
Ticketed Concert
Friday, August 9
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Loose Connection Band
August 14
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Tony Funches, former lead singer
of The Platters
Wednesday, August 21
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Foreigners Journey
Ticketed Concert
Friday, August 23
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Food & Floyd Fest
featuring Gilmour's Breakfast
Ticketed Concert
Saturday, September 7
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OUR GREATEST APPRECIATION TO OUR 2019 SPONSORS AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2019
THANK YOU!
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THIS COULD BE YOUR BUSINESS!
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NARA SEASONAL HELP WANTED
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The Town of Acton is accepting applications for the following seasonal summer 2019 positions for NARA Beach and Camp, located at NARA, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton MA 01720
Lifeguard: Performs lifesaving, first aid duties and ensures safety and comfort of beach patrons at all times. This position is 20-30 hours per week, including weekends, from May 25 – August 30.
Required
: Lifeguard Certification.
Water Safety Instructor: Instructs Red Cross swim classes for NARA Swim Lesson Program and Summer Camp.
Required
: Red Cross Lifeguard and WSI Certification or equivalent. This position is 25-35 hours per week, including weekends, from May 25 – August 30.
Recreation Intern: For more details, inquire by clicking
here.
Applications available on Town website:
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