Name: Blessing of the Animals
Start: 2026-10-04T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Church of the Good Shepherd

Church of the Good Shepherd

The Church of the Good Shepherd will be holding a special "Blessing of the Animals" service outdoor for all pets and their owners.     Please bring your pet on a leash or in a cage to be blessed at 12:00pm on Sunday, October 4th.

Local Event: Blessing of the Animals

Middlesex County

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Acton

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Blessing of the Animals

The Church of the Good Shepherd will be holding a special "Blessing of the Animals" service outdoor for all pets and their...

American Legion Post 221

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Thursday, October 1, 7pm, at American Legion Post 221. Director Tim Bongiovanni will have you making music in no time, whether you can read music or not. This fall our theme is “Horn Bands from the 60’s, 70’s &amp; 80’s”, including Earth Wind &amp; Fire, Chicago, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Tower of Power, Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, Gladys Knight, Toto, Steely Dan, and even a tribute to the late Dolly Parton.&nbsp;Come try it out risk-free! Find your voice. Feed your spirit. Make new friends. For more information, visit our website RockVoices.com

Local Event: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

Bedford

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY...

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Thursday, October 1, 7pm, at American...

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History

Join NobleSpirit at the Spellman Museum for a special Appraisal Roadshow and discover the stories — and potential value — behind the items you’ve collected, inherited, or tucked away over the years.
Guests are invited to bring a wide variety of collectibles and historical material for evaluation, including stamps, coins, paper money, gold &amp; silver jewelry, space &amp; aerospace memorabilia, vintage technology and computing, signed material and autographs, cryptology and code-related artifacts, pop culture collectibles, and historical artifacts.
Whether you’ve inherited a collection, are downsizing, settling an estate, or simply want to learn more about an unusual item, our specialists will be available to help identify, evaluate, and provide insight into what you have.
There is no obligation to sell. For items or collections that may be a good fit for the marketplace, information will also be available about consignment opportunities and upcoming live auctions.
Bring your albums, boxes, collections, documents, memorabilia, and curiosities — you may be surprised by what you have.
Saturday, October 3
10am - 4pm 
Spellman Museum of Stamps &amp; Postal History 
Weston, Massachusetts Reserve your appointment today at:
<a href="https://www.noblespirit.com/roadshow" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">noblespirit.com/roadshow</a>

Local Event: Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum

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Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal...

Join NobleSpirit at the Spellman Museum for a special Appraisal Roadshow and discover the stories — and potential value —...

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Faulkner House

The Iron Work Farm’s popular annual fundraiser, the Open-Air Tap Room, returns to the Jones-Faulkner Homestead, 5 High Street, Acton, from 4 to 8 p.m.
A salute by the Acton Minutemen
will open the family-friendly event. Featured will be music by Babylon, outdoor games for both kids and adults, face painting, a stuffed animal hunt, and a giant pumpkin from Idylwilde Farms. Enjoy colonial-inspired dishes, Dirigible Brewing Co.’s Isaac Davis Pale Ale, and roast popcorn or s’mores at the fire pits in the dooryard of the oldest homestead in Acton. 
$25 admission/donation includes two drink/food tickets; kids under 18 are free. Parking is available in nearby commuter lots.Limited handicapped parking on site.

Local Event: Iron Work Farm's Open-Air Tap Room

Iron Work Farm's Open-Air Tap Room

The Iron Work Farm’s popular annual fundraiser, the Open-Air Tap Room, returns to the Jones-Faulkner Homestead, 5 High Street,...

Acton Congregational Church

Come and worship with us on Sunday, October 4th, at 9:30am. During this World&nbsp;Communion Sunday, as we welcome Rev. Karen Hodges to the pulpit. She will lead us in a service full of prayer, scripture, reflection, inspiration, and communion.&nbsp;
No matter who you are, whom you love, or wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome at ACC, an open and affirming congregation.
Arrive early at 9:20am and enjoy our beautiful musical prelude. This week, our talented organist, Liz Carley, will delight us with beautiful organ music to start off our worship!
Can't join us in person? You can also join us virtually through our livestream options: <a href="https://www.actonc.org/livestream" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Livestream | Acton Congregational</a>

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Annual Pepperell Open Farm Day

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4 Tuesdays, October 6-27, 10AM-12PM
Join us for this multi-week course and take your Zentangle®&nbsp;Method skills to the next level! In this class, students will explore new tangles, tangleations and enhancers, focusing on intentionally applying pen to paper and developing their own personal tangle drawing, shading and design styles. Small assignments in between class sessions will help students who seek to increase focus and flow on their own and in non-classroom environments. Through guided instruction, gentle coaching, and independent exploration, students will create their own small works of Zentangle-inspired art in a peaceful, mindful, non-judgmental environment.&nbsp;
<ul><li>Adult / 16+&nbsp;</li><li>Prerequisite: Introduction to Zentangle or similar.&nbsp;</li><li>All materials provided.</li></ul>
The Zentangle®&nbsp;Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. “Zentangle” is a registered trademark of Zentangle, Inc. Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.zentangle.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.zentangle.com</a>.&nbsp;
Tuition: $160 Members, $175 Non-Members (includes supply fee)
Please contact the Program Manager at sarah@artspacema.org for any accommodations or to inquire about tuition assistance.
About the Instructor:
Sue Kim&nbsp;is a Certified Zentangle®&nbsp;Teacher (CZT) and multi‑passionate artist whose creative practice spans natural light and nature photography; collage, mixed‑media and studio art; stage direction, choreography and dramaturgy; and poetry and creative writing. Her work explores and reflects her deep commitment to personal and universal peace, and to the healing powers of art and nature.
Registration &amp; Communication Policy:
All registrations are first come, first serve.&nbsp; Upon registration you will receive an email receipt.&nbsp; A detailed course confirmation will be sent via email no more than three days prior to the workshop or class.
Cancellations:
A $25 processing fee applies to all cancellations
<ul><li>Full refunds less the cancellation fee up to four days before the class begins</li><li>No refunds are available less than four days before the class begins. This allows our staff, faculty and other students to have adequate time to prepare.&nbsp; If you can’t make it to the class, feel free to send a friend in your place.</li><li>No partial refunds, make ups, or pro-rated classes are offered for student absence.</li></ul>
ArtSpace reserves the right to cancel classes and workshops.&nbsp; If a class is cancelled, all students receive a full refund.&nbsp; In case of teacher absence or inclement weather, the class will be rescheduled.

Local Event: ArtSpace: Zentangle Art: Next Steps (An Intermediate Level Course)

ArtSpace: Zentangle Art: Next Steps (An...

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Join us for this multi-week course and take your Zentangle® Method skills to the next...

ArtSpace: Zentangle Art: Next Steps (An Intermediate Level Course)

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This workshop is not about perfection—it’s about process. As you stitch, you’ll begin to notice a natural rhythm emerge, helping you relax, focus, and enjoy the act of making. Along the way, you’ll learn how to combine fabrics, layer textures, and use hand stitching both as decoration and as a form of repair and storytelling.
Your finished piece can be framed as textile art, incorporated into a larger project, or simply treasured as a reminder of time spent creating something by hand.
No prior sewing experience is needed, and all materials will be provided.
Disclaimer: once you learn this method, it can be highly addictive.
About the Instructor:
I’m Deepika Prakash, a lifelong maker, educator, and the founder of&nbsp;PatternReview.com, a global sewing community with over half a million members worldwide. For more than two decades, my work has centered on sharing knowledge, fostering connection, and creating welcoming spaces for people to learn and grow through making.
Tuition: $40 Members, $44 Non-Members
Please contact the Program Manager at sarah@artspacema.org for any accommodations or to inquire about tuition assistance.
Registration &amp; Communication Policy:
All registrations are first come, first serve.&nbsp; Upon registration you will receive an email receipt.&nbsp; A detailed course confirmation will be sent via email no more than three days prior to the workshop or class.
Cancellations:
A $25 processing fee applies to all cancellations
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ArtSpace reserves the right to cancel classes and workshops.&nbsp; If a class is cancelled, all students receive a full refund.&nbsp; In case of teacher absence or inclement weather, the class will be rescheduled.

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The Church of the Good Shepherd will be holding a special "Blessing of the Animals" service outdoor for all pets and their owners.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Please bring your pet on a leash or in a cage to be blessed at 12:00pm on Sunday, October 4th.

Established in 1985, Heavey Quinn Irish Dance provides exper

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Established in 1985, Heavey Quinn Irish Dance provides expert Irish dance instruction across the Greater Boston, Merrimack Valley, and Metrowest...

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