TOWN OF ACTON RECREATION DEPARTMENT
E-NEWSLETTER
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020
We hope you are off to a great new year!

On January 17 we hosted a wonderful Tribute to John Denver by Ted J. Vigil. Below is a photo from the sold-out show at our indoor Recreation Center.

On January 25th we had the Tanglewood Marionettes production of Sleeping Beauty at the Rec Center. We look forward to another great show in the near future!

This evening is Creature Feature Night featuring Birds of Prey presented by Wingsmaters. It's going to be an exciting evening. We are limited to 100 attendees and the price at the door is $5 by cash or check only. This show is not recommended for children under the age of 5.

And we're super-excited to kick off the month of February with two great events (in addition to the Superbowl!).

If we get snow again... please remember when sledding at NARA to sled towards the upper fields and not down the back side of the amphitheater towards the bridge area. Sledding at NARA is open during daylight hours.
Please stay off NARA Pond - the ice is not safe. We recommend skating at a skating rink.

We look forward to seeing you soon!
VISIT OUR WEBSITE: ACTONREC.COM
In this edition:
  1. Winter Carnival: Sat., Feb. 1, 4-7 p.m.
  2. Studio Two - Beatles Tribute: Sat., Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m.
  3. Jones Field Playground Fundraisers
  4. Upcoming Spring/Summer Programs
  5. NARA Camp
  6. NARA BEACH
  7. 2020 Concerts & Special Events and Sponsors
  8. Sharing Community Happenings
  1. WINTER CARNIVAL
NO SNOW WE ARE A GO!!!
Jason Tardy will be conducting three 10 minute shows during Winter Carnival.
Food Vendor: Empanada Dada
Dilly, Dilly Donuts!
Speed Pitch
Marshmallow Toasting
Magic Campfire!
Super Soccer Stars-soccer with the kids!
NO SNOW.... Broomball Fun
Acton Fire Dept - Meet Sparky!
Bounce House
Yes... Cornhole but no snow!
and....................LOCAL BAND - VINTAGE PARTY
2. FAB FOUR TRIBUTE!
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 7:30 PM EST
Studio Two - The Beatles Before America!
Acton Recreation Department, Acton
I f you are a Beatles fan, then you are sure to enjoy this documentary . Imagine seeing the Beatles in concert before Beatlemania swept the nation. Before John, Paul, George, and Ringo became household names. Before everyone blamed Yoko for breaking up the band. That is the experience Studio Two, a New England based Beatles tribute band, offers to its fans. From the amount of detail they put into each performance to the devotion and passion each member has for perfecting the details, Studio Two offers a musical experience that can be enjoyed by anyone of any age. My hope is that after watching this documentary, you are left with not only an appreciation of the music of the Beatles, but more importantly, an appreciation of the dedication and hard work these four lads have put into creating their tribute to the Fab Four. Without further ado, I now invite to take a look Inside Studio Two.
 
This was produced in partial fulfillment of the Bachelor's Degree from the School of Communication, Endicott College, Spring 2015.
 
Filmed, Edited, directed and Produced by Justin Ricciarelli
3. JONES FIELD PLAYGROUND
4. SPRING SUMMER PROGRAM
You don't have to wait until our booklet is released Feb. 26th to start signing up for programs:

We've starting to post classes on Actonrec.com .com as we finalize details.

Over the next two weeks, these programs will be available for sign-up online:

KID PROGRAMS
  • NARA Summer Camp
  • LEGO Civic Project
  • Junior Tennis Classes
  • Kiddie Soccer
  • Super Soccer Stars Saturdays
  • Parent's Night Out/Tween Night
  • Schools Out - Recreation Kids Club! (available now) - Feb & April Break!
  • Kung Fu Martial Arts
  • Acton Police Department-Youth Police Academy
  • and more...

ADULT PROGRAMS (ages 15+)
  • Line Dancing (available now)
  • Ballroom Dancing (available now)
  • Tennis
  • Mat Pilates & Stretch
  • CPR/AED/First Aid
  • Zumba Mix
  • Bellydance
  • Intro to Tai Chi and Qigong
  • Martial Arts for Adults
  • Acton Citizens Police Academy
  • Intro to the Game of Golf
  • Springtime Conservation Walks
  • Guided Forest Therapy Walk
  • Morning Forest Bathing
  • Forest Bathing for Dog Owners
  • Floral Arranging
  • Birding in Acton
  • Spring Migrant Walk
  • and more...
5. NARA SUMMER CAMP!
NARA Camp: Registration will open at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 5.
6. 113 DAYS UNTIL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND WHEN NARA BEACH OPENS FOR THE SEASON!
7. UPCOMING 2020 EVENTS!
OUR SPONSORS MAKE THESE GREAT EVENTS POSSIBLE!
8. SHARING AROUND OUR COMMUNITY
Carroll Spinney: Acton Big Bird Tribute
 
Do you have memories, mementos or photos that you would like to share of Carroll Spinney (aka Big Bird) in and around Acton? Please deliver your items to the
West Acton Citizens' Library 
with the  Subject: Carroll Spinney - Big Bird Tribute . Thank you!  



TOWN OF ACTON
Recreation Department
Located at: 50 Audubon Drive, Acton, MA 01720
Mailing Address: 472 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720
Office: 978 | 929 | 6640 ext. 0
Fax: 978 | 929 | 6333
E-mail: recreation@actonma.gov
Website: www.actonma.gov or actonrec.com

  • Melissa Rier: Recreation Director, mrier@actonma.gov
  • Maura Haberman: Event & Program Coordinator, mhaberman@actonma.gov
  • Mary Lou Repucci: Office Manager, mlrepucci@actonma.gov


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NARA Park (upper park/fields) 75 Quarry Road, Acton, MA 01720
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