1. FORECAST: Wednesday: Clearing and chilly. Highs in the mid 30s Windy again---northwest wind 15-25mph Thursday: Sun & clouds. Highs in the mid 30s. Friday: Sunny. Nice. Highs in the low 40s. 2. DROP-IN COMPUTER HELP: Need help downloading library books to an e-reader? Creating a document or attaching it to an email?  Acton Memorial Library reference librarian Annie Glater can help with common situations. Lessons begin at 2 p.m. and are free of charge. 3. ANIMAL TRACKING PROGRAM: Following an animal’s tracks can teach us a lot about which animals live in our woods and their behavior over the…

1. FORECAST: Tuesday: Morning sun fades and rain showers arrive in the afternoon. A few sleet pellets are likely north of the MA Pike/west of I-495. Wednesday: Clearing and colder. Highs near 30. Windy again---northwest wind 15-25mph Thursday: Sunny, windy and cold. Highs near 30. 2. PROGRAM FOR PARENTS: The National Alliance on Mental Illness offer a free 7-week class on behavioral and emotional problems with children specially designed for parents/caregivers of children whose challenges were identified before the age of 13. The program will help families cope with the impact these disorders…

1. FORECAST: Friday: Partly sunny, breezy & milder with highs from 45-50. Saturday: Cloudy skies with some light snow developing by 8am & lasting until 3pm. 1-3" of snow possible in many towns. Cloudy skies for the evening hours. Temps near 32. Sunday: Windy & cold (no storm) with a mix of sun & clouds. Highs only in the upper 20s. 2. BUSINESS EDUCATION SERIES: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce offers a Business Education series every third Friday of the month hosted by Emerson Hospital from 11:30 - 1 p.m. This is a bring-your-own-lunch event or purchase something in the cafe. Drinks and …

1. FORECAST: Thursday: Few flurries or snow showers on Cape, otherwise clearing skies. Highs near 40. Friday: Partly sunny, windy & mild with highs from 45-50. Saturday: Sunshine gives way to clouds by afternoon. Could be a few flurries. Highs near 40. 2. 6TH-GRADE VALENTINE SOCIAL: Danny's Place in Acton will host this holiday social from 5-7 p.m. There is a $5 fee for non-members. Starting at 5 p.m., the music and lights get rolling with DJ Wid. 3. CLOTHING/TOY/ART SUPPLY DRIVE: Start your spring cleaning early and gather up all your gently-used children's clothing for Cradles to Crayons. …

1. FORECAST: Wednesday: Sunshine followed by increasing clouds through the day. Light snow arrives late in the evening(after 11pm). Highs near 40. Thursday: Some early snow along & south of the MA Pike ... it will taper to flurries by 9am. Becoming partly sunny through the day. Highs in the upper 30s. Friday: Near 40 with partly sunny skies. 2. FREE PUBLIC EVENT ON BREASTFEEDING: Come learn helpful tips about breastfeeding basics. Michelle Stolow, a lactation consultant and other experts  will discuss a range of important breastfeeding topics, including common challenges for Moms, how to make…

1. FORECAST: Tuesday: A mix of sun & clouds. Breezy & mild. Highs from 41-46. Southwest wind 10-20mph. Wednesday: Sunshine followed by increasing clouds through the day. Light snow arrives late in the evening. Highs near 40. Thursday: Snow--briefly heavy during the morning, then tapering to flurries by afternoon. Not a repeat of last week but some shoveling is likely. 2. LEARN HOW TO AUDITION FOR THEATER: Theatre with a Twist, Inc., is offering - How To Audition: February Vacation Workshop – Feb 20, 21 & 22 – Offered for Grades 4-6, 1-3pm, Grades 7-12, 3:30-5:30pm. Learn everything you need …

1. FORECAST: Monday: Clouds thicken early, a bit of sleet and freezing rain away from the coastline mid-late morning, then all rain for the afternoon. Around 1/2" of rain. Low 40s. Tuesday: Partly sunny. Low 40s. Wednesday: Partly sunny. Mid 30s. 2. ART EXHIBITION: Acton Coffee House is proud to present an art exhibit featuring the work of Jonathan Smith and Cynthia Katz, Jan. 23-March 23, 2013. Their work is displayed at the coffee house during the normal coffee shop hours. 3. 'LISTEN TO YOUR HEART': February is National Heart Month. The U.S Health and Human Services Department is leading a …

1. FORECAST: Friday: Patchy light snow/ flurries during the morning hours becoming steadier & heavier between 3-5pm. Poor travel by late afternoon. Highs from 27-33. Northeast wind 15-35mph. Saturday: Snow slowly ramps down! Early snow tapers to flurries by mid/late afternoon. Blustery & cold with highs in the low 20s - at best. Storm totals approach 16-24" in many areas including Boston. (Special map has more detail--so does my twitter feed) Sunday: Sunny skies. Awesome skiing. Highs in the mid 30s. 2. BLIZZARD COVERAGE: We'll update what's going on in your towns at these links: Sudbury …

1. FORECAST: Thursday: Early sun then becoming cloudy. Highs from 25-30. Friday: This one is for you snow lovers. Patchy light snow/flurries by 9am, becoming steadier/heavier by 4pm. Poor travel expected Friday afternoon-night. Highs from 27-33. Northeast wind 15-35mph. Saturday: Snow slowly ramps down! Early snow tapers to flurries by mid/late afternoon. Blustery & cold with highs in the low 20s - at best. Storm totals approach 16-24" in many areas including Boston. 2. KITCHEN WORKS OPEN HOUSE: Join The Kitchen Works at 69 Great Road, Acton, for an open house with our staff. Visit for the …

1. FORECAST: Wednesday: Early flurries, then partly sunny. Some thawing. Mid and upper 30s. Thursday: Early sun then becoming cloudy. Highs from 25-30. Friday: Cloudy skies with light snow during the morning into early afternoon. A light accumulation appears likely. Highs near 33. 2. SCULPTURE WORKSHOPS FOR TEENS: CAI is pleased to introduce a series of workshop for teens focusing on specific sculptural technique and materials. Students will study abstract sculpture during the first week, and figurative sculpture during the second week. The third week workshops will focus on Nezuke, mini …

1. FORECAST: Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cold. Light winds. Highs near 30. Wednesday: Partly sunny skies. Cold fades a bit by afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s. Thursday: A nice day with sunshine and a few clouds, mid to upper 30s. 2. PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Mt. Calvary Christian School has begun registration for the 2013-2014 school year. Perspective families are invited to tour of the facility from 9:30-11 a.m. at 472 Massachusetts Ave, Acton. For more information, contact Karen Roop at 978-263-0337 or at preschool@mtcalvaryacton.org. 3. BRIGHT HORIZONS SHOWCASE: The Showcase event is an …

1. WEATHER: Monday: Sun & clouds. Highs in the low 30s Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with some patchy light snow & flurries. Wednesday: Sunny & cold. Low 30s. 2. STUDENT-ATHLETES COLLEGE SEARCH AND RECRUITING: The course is designed to educate high school student-athletes and their parents about the best ways to navigate the often confusing and generally stressful college search and recruiting maze. The “pros and cons” of playing intercollegiate varsity college sports will be discussed as will the benefi ts derived from athletics which aid the college admissions process. Courses will be held at Acton…

1. FORECAST: Friday: Cold and dry. Low to mid 30s. More clouds than sunshine. A few flurries are possible. Saturday: Sunny, cold and breezy with highs in the lower 30s. Sunday: Mostly cloudy skies with some patchy light snow & flurries possible--especially south shore/cape/islands. NOT looking like a big storm. Highs near 30. 2. LEGALLY BLONDE!, THE MUSICAL: Proscenium Circus presents the hit Broadway musical, Legally Blonde! Elle Woods, UCLA sorority queen, can handle anything. So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her her she decides to follow him to Harvard Law School and win him back. Once…

1. FORECAST: Thursday: Some very early morning rain (before 8am), then rapid clearing. Morning temps in the 50s, then falling into the low & mid 40s by afternoon. West wind 15-30mph adds a chill late in the day. Friday: Cold and dry. Mid 20s to lower 30s. More clouds than sunshine. A few flurries are possible. Saturday: Sunny, cold and breezy with highs in the lower 30s. 2. SUMMER CAMP FAIR: Find great summer programs for your kids, choosing from more than 90 camps including: academics, art, music, digital media/programming, day & overnight, sports, traditional, outdoor& social experiences …

1. FORECAST: Wednesday: Near record warmth with highs from 55-60! Peeks of sun possible. Showers & downpours (even a rumble of thunder) at night. Thursday: Some very early morning rain (before 7am), then rapid clearing. Colder with highs in the mid/upper 40s early, then falling to mid 30s by afternoon and evening. Friday: Cold and dry. Mid 20s to lower 30s. More clouds than sunshine. 2. CHICKEN PARM WITH ELDRIDGE: Come by Mt. Calvary Church at 472 Mass Ave. in Acton for a tasty dinner tonight with your friends and neighbors from 5-6 p.m. The dinner will be provided by State Sen. Jamie …

1. FORECAST: Tuesday: Clouds and a few patches of drizzle early. Highs from 33-39. Light & variable wind. Wednesday: Near record warmth with highs from 55-60! Cloudy skies with patchy drizzle. Showers & downpours (even a rumble of thunder) at night. Thursday: Some very early morning rain(before 7am), then rapid clearing. Colder with daytime highs in the low 40s, late day temps into the low 30s. 2. INTRODUCTION TO SCULPTURE: Registration for Introduction to Figurative and Portrait Sculpture is open until Feb. 6 (from 8 am until 5 pm Mon-Thu and 4 pm on Fridays) at the Acton-Boxborough …

1. FORECAST: Monday: Clouds thicken, snow develops between 2-5PM. Slick PM commute possible. 1-3" expected by midnight with the change to freezing drizzle/sleet, then drizzle. Highs near 30. Tuesday: Clouds and a few patches of drizzle early. Temps near 40. Wednesday: Warm and breezy. Temps crack the 55 degree mark. Few late-day showers around, steadier rain at night, into Thursday morning. 2. EXTREME COUPONING: Do you want to learn how to save up to 50-100% on groceries including meat, dairy, seafood, organic food, produce and more? In this class you will also be taught how to save on back …

1. FORECAST: Friday: Early sun, then clouds move in with a chance of Patchy light snow/ flurries by late day. Daytime highs in the low 20s. Saturday: Morning flurries otherwise partial clearing through the day. See Special Map below for amounts. Highs in the mid 20s. North wind 10-23mph. Sunday: Mostly sunny. Early morning temps in the single numbers with afternoon highs in the upper 20s. 2. LEARNING CENTER OPEN HOUSE: The Congregation Beth Elohim Early Learning Center (CBE ELC) will be holding an open house with tours on Friday, January 25th from 10-11am. See our facility in action, meet …

1. FORECAST: Thursday: Still mighty cold despite all sorts of sunshine. Highs from 15-20. Wind chills from -5 to +5. Friday: Clouds move in with a chance of afternoon & evening snow. Coating to an inch possible Boston area. 1-3" *possible* south shore/cape/islands at night. Daytime highs in the low 20s. Saturday: Morning clouds & some snow, then quickly becoming sunny. Highs in the mid 20s. North wind 10-23mph. 2. EVER WANTED TO TAKE UP YOGA?: You will be introduced to basic poses, breath awareness, and the concept of deep relaxation in this class at 6:30 p.m. at Exchange Hall in Acton. Come …

1. FORECAST Wednesday: Numbing cold. Mostly sunny skies. Temps start near 0, but only rise into the lower teens. Thursday: A morning start either side of 0 in the burbs, 5-10 in the city, then another cold afternoon with highs struggling to reach the low 20s. Friday: Clouds move in with a chance of afternoon & evening snow. Track not certain--neither is the amount of snow. Highs in the 20s---that is certain. 2. RELAY FOR LIFE: Join the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Acton-Boxborough Committee members today to kickoff Relay’s 10th season! The Kickoff will take place at the Acton-…