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October 12th

Acton-Boxborough Community Compass addresses unmet needs, creates opportunities, and makes connections for everyone in the Acton and Boxborough community to thrive with dignity. We operate Acton-Boxborough Resource Center at the AB Schools Administration Building (15 Charter Rd, Acton). Open to all residents of Acton and Boxborough, we offer information about local resources, alongside free seasonal clothing and other essential items.

15 Charter Road, Acton
hello@abccompass.org
978-245-7665
abccompass.org

July 27th

Notebooks created by hand from start to finish. Each notebook has a unique inside and outside design and is about 6 in by 8 in.

6/15, 6/29, 7/13, 7/27, 8/10, 8/24, 9/7, 9/21 & 10/5
Plus 11/23 Winter Market

We are a small farmstand with seasonal goods located in the heart of rural Harvard, MA.  Follow us on Instagram for updates on new items. 

13 Mass Ave., Harvard
porchsidefarmstand.com
https://www.instagram.com/porchsidefarmstand/

7/6, 7/27, 8/24, 9/21 & 10/5

At Sweet Tahini, we craft plant-based ice cream with rich tahini paste for a naturally creamy texture and bold flavors rooted in Eastern Mediterranean history and culture. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional flavor experience and inspire you to explore the world through food.
You can pre-order on our website by visiting the ‘Pre-Order’ page. At checkout, be sure to select a pickup date and market name.

Needham, MA – 617-893-2806  
33hila@gmail.com
https://www.sweettahini.com
https://www.instagram.com/sweettahini
https://www.facebook.com/sweettahini/

August 10th

The Town of Acton’s Sustainability Office works to pursue and promote actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, prioritize climate-resilient infrastructure and spaces, enhance nature-based solutions, and advance the community towards a clean and equitable energy future. Stop by our table to learn about our free Clean Energy Coaching program, Acton Power Choice Green, reducing your energy use, and more!

Town of Acton, MA
(978) 929-6529
actonma.gov/sustainability

6/22, 7/6, 7/20, 8/3, 8/17, 8/31, 9/14, 9/28 & 10/12 

We are a family owned  company focused on producing artisanal small batch hard ciders. Our ciders are hand made in small batches using the highest quality apples found in the north east. We have been crafting ciders for over ten years and our passion shines through in each cider we make. Our ciders are crafted with a careful balance of science and art utilizing modern and traditional wine making technique. We offer a variety of styles from semi-sweet to fully dry ciders, and even ciders aged in whiskey casks! 

ponyshackcider.com
nate@ponyshackcider.com
31 Willow Rd Ayer, MA 01432

 6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/9, 8/23, 9/6, 9/20, & 10/4.

At Madhrasi, we truly believe in creating moments of joy through simple things like the perfect cup of chai. That is why we started making authentic chai concentrates with fresh ginger and whole spices. As a chef trained in the US and born in South India, I’ve perfected this recipe, so that even an Indian can never tell it was made from a concentrate! Now, everyone can enjoy the traditional Indian chai in less than a minute by just adding milk to it.

Nancy Daniel Owner, MADHRASI
Ph: +1 617.480.4655
 www.madhrasi.com
@madhrasichai

June 22nd and July 20th

Acton Food Pantry is committed to alleviating food insecurity in our area by partnering with the community to provide access to food with care, dignity, and respect.  Established in 1984, we are a 501 (c)(3).

https://www.actonfoodpantry.org/

August 3rd and October 5th

The Acton Agricultural Commission is a Town committee that represents and advocates for Acton’s agricultural community. They are tasked with promoting and developing the agricultural resources of the municipality, educating the public on agricultural issues and initiatives, supporting farmers, farm businesses and farm interests, assisting farmers in resolving municipal problems or conflicts related to farms, seeking to coordinate agricultural-related activities with government bodies or unofficial local groups or organizations that promote agriculture, and preparing a comprehensive local agricultural plan. 

ActonAgriculturalCommission

August 11th & October 6th

Found Source Known creates small batch sustainable natural skincare, bath products, and home goods.  All handmade with intention. Our labels and plastic packaging are compostable in a home compost pile.   We strive to create products that help support a healthy intentional lifestyle.

Marlborough, MA
sarah@foundsourceknown.com
www.foundsourceknown.com
https://www.instagram.com/found.source.known/

8/4

Brew Biscuits partners with local Breweries to up-cycle some of their spent grain into the tastiest dog biscuits in the State! Made in Holden, with Peanut Butter, Flour, Eggs, and the Spent Grain from some of your favorite breweries, even the pickiest pups will enjoy the crunch!

Don’t worry, there’s no alcohol or hops in these, just 4 ingredients and the biscuits have even been lab tested!

Come on down to the Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market with your pup to try a free sample this Sunday!

Chris@brewbiscuits.com 
www.brewbiscuits.com
https://www.facebook.com/BrewBiscuitsMA
https://www.instagram.com/brew_biscuits_ma/

Save Nashoba Wildlife is a group of volunteers who are dedicated to inform the public about Second Generation Anti-Coagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) that can kill wildlife, pets, and contaminate our water supplies. Did you know? Since 2020, every red-tailed hawk or great horned owl autopsied by Tufts Veterinary Clinic proved to have poison in its system. Raptors (hawks, eagles, owls), bobcats, foxes, fishers, and coyotes, as well as domestic cats and dogs have all eaten poisoned rodents (dead or alive). There are almost 10,000 children poisoned annually by rodenticides. 

Don’t use Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) in your home, business or farm!  Learn non-toxic ways to control rodents. To learn more: https://www.massaudubon.org/take-action/advocate/rescue-raptors

August 4

7/21 & 8/18

Abby’s is a local (Rutland), women/VETERAN owned dog treat bakery. Our treats are baked then dehydrated to preserve freshness; we NEVER use preservatives or additives. We prepare nutritious treats for every age, breed, size, and those pups who are challenged with food allergies or other health problems. The ingredients used include: blueberries, bananas, sweet potato, pumpkin, carrots, lamb, beef, salmon, turkey, bacon, cheese, eggs, rice flour, oat flour, and whole wheat flour.

8 Newman Drive
Rutland Ma 01543
508 873 1543
dianeduratti@gmail.com
abbysfamousdogtreats@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/Abbysfamousdogtreats
https://www.instagram.com/abbysfamousdogtreats

6/30 & 7/14

From sourcing local ingredients directly from farmers, to fermentation and slow cooking, we pride ourselves on taking the harder yet more fulfilling and flavorful route to creating artisanal craft hot sauces that will enhance your everyday eating experience.

51 Middlesex St, North Chelmsford, MA 01863
978-505-8173
brian@crafthotsauce.com
https://www.craicsauce.com/
https://www.instagram.com/craicsauce

Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them.

ABGirlScouts.org

June 16, September 1

6/23, 7/7, 7/21, 8/11 & 8/18

Sudbury Bees LLC. is a family company built around a passion for bees and honey. Our family enjoys artisan beekeeping. We utilize safe, sustainable beekeeping practices. Working in a traditional, non-mechanized way using high-quality ingredients.With our bees buzzing around the historic town of Sudbury, MA. Our goal is to provide you with honey that is true to the floral sources in MA.

82 Pelham Island Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776
508-308-9345
info@sudbee.com
https://www.sudburybees.com/#/
https://www.instagram.com/sudburybees/

The 94s are a Boston-based band led by the vocals of Nicole Cuff and the songwriting of James Cuff, with memorable songs and poetic, thought-provoking lyrics. They are artists and storytellers and have shared stages and compilations with artists such as The Ghost of Paul Revere, Aubrey Haddard, Beane, Dylan Dunlap, and Alisa Amador. Their two albums, Undiscovered Country and Somerland, single “Smooth Sailing” and brand new third album Mercy are now out on all platforms. You can check them out at the94s.com. Metronome Magazine calls Undiscovered Country “One of the best duo albums of the year.” 

www.the94s.com

Acton-based acoustic rock duo, featuring Alexis (a Massachusetts native) and Justin (from Santa Catarina, Brazil). They play the songs you know and love, spanning genres, decades, and cultures, mainly focusing on pop and rock hits from the ’60s to now.

www.amcmusicma.com

Acton’s FREE Clean Energy Coaching program offers ongoing consultations with trained volunteers for Acton residents and building owners. Request a coach to learn about and plan for weatherization and insulation, heat pumps for heat + AC, solar, electricity sourcing, electric vehicles, and other clean energy upgrades! Visit ActonEnergyCoach.com to learn more.

ActonEnergyCoach.com

October 6

6/23, 6/30, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11 & 8/18

We are a small batch bakery serving handcrafted pastries. We feature local and seasonally inspired produce and always use natural quality ingredients.

Location 1: 787 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington MA 02476/ Phone no: 781 819 2899
Location 2: 49 Leonard Street, Belmont MA 02478 / Phone no: 617 826 9924
www.butternutbakehouse.com
https://www.facebook.com/butternutbakehouse
https://www.instagram.com/butternutbakehouse/

Improving the wellbeing of individuals and communities through the therapeutic use of nature

We bring the healing power of nature to those most vulnerable ~ those who cannot get out to experience it on their own.  We bring our programming to adults in memory care, people with disabilities, seniors, and at risk youth, servicing an area within a 40 mile radius of Acton/Concord.  In addition to bringing seasonal nature from the outdoors, we also bring small therapy animals. (rabbits, pygmy hedgehogs, guinea pigs, chickens, to name a few ~ even live snails and hermit crabs!)

Nature-Connection.org

Wax and Scent: The Art of Fragrance

June 29 and July 13

Soy candles, tea lights, solid perfumes

www.waxandscent.com

September 17, October 15

A little shop of crocheted items

Etsy Shop

Instagram

August 24th

The LIVE FOR LIV FOUNDATION honors the memory of Olivia Marchand by continuing the joy, love & dedication Olivia brought to every moment. She worked hard to always grow and to create positive change in her own life. We embrace that for ourselves & encourage the same for our world community. The Foundation’s funds are used to educate young people about domestic violence and any forms of bullying and non-compassion whether to others or themselves. We also support efforts to protect and help those affected by violence.

Live, Laugh, Love.

liveforliv.org

Handcrafted soaps to get you into a groove

September 10 and October 8

Mix it up a bit during bath time with handmade soaps. You’ll smile at names like, “Funky Cold Verbena”, “When Suds Fly”, and “Gettin’ Figgy Wit’ It” and get clean with soap made the old fashioned way. Pick up several for a mix tape of musical memories and old school suds.

Maynard, MA
blaqstarsoaps.com

August 20 and September 24

Handmade CBD body care, MA hemp licensed producer and multi-award winner. All of our products are made with natural organic ingredients and are chemical free. Due to personal allergies all of our products are free from any peanuts, tree nuts, coconut, sesame and gluten.

instagram: Queenie_care_

Cait’s Canine Cookies is a pet treat bakery featuring all-natural, gluten and preservative-free biscuits, jerky, and food toppers. Our treats are made in small batches and have limited ingredients and no additives or chemicals, ensuring healthy and rewarding snacks for your best friend! All treats have been tested for nutritional values and registered with the MA Department of Agriculture.

7/23, 8/13, 10/8 & 10/15

Westford, MA
(586)918-8808
CaitsCanineCookies@gmail.com
CaitsCanineCookies.com
caits_canine_cookies (Instagram)
https://www.facebook.com/CaitsCanineCookies (Facebook)

6/23, 7/21, 8/18, 9/15 & 9/29

House Bear Brewing is a small batch mead brewery & cidery out of Newburyport. We specialize in dry meads, session meads and ciders. Our light, dry, crisp brews have been awarded 4 gold medals, 6 silver medals and 3 bronze medals and we have received features or write ups Edible Boston, Merrimack Valley Magazine, Crush Brew, Northshore Magazine, Hop Culture and more. Come see what the fuss is about!

Tasting room: 3 Graf Rd, #15, Newburyport, MA
978-388-1506
beth@housebearbrewing.com
https://housebearbrewing.square.site
Instagram: @housebearbrewing

June 18 and September 24

At Spellbound Candle Company, we are passionate about crafting high-quality candles that are both environmentally friendly and ethically sourced. Each candle is hand-poured using premium soy wax, ensuring a clean burn that is free from harmful toxins. Our scents are carefully curated to evoke the essence of magic and enchantment. We draw inspiration from nature, mythology, and the occult to create scents that are truly spellbinding. We invite you to explore our collection and discover the magic for yourself.

http://www.spellboundcandlecomp.com/

July 16 and 23, October 1

Cynthia Dorsey is a trained painter with a BA in studio art from Wesleyan University who does plein air painting and works out of her studio in Boxborough MA.  She uses mainly oils to capture New England landscape views on canvas.  Small original oil paintings of local scenes, stone coasters with images of the painted scenes, as well as hand-crafted ornaments/sun catchers made from vintage and antique glass drawer pulls and glass beads will be available at the market.  Later dates (7/23 and 10/1) will include hand-crocheted items such as hats, bags and whimsical animals crafted by Samantha Lukas of Stitches by Sammy.

6/25, 7/9, 7/23, 8/6, 8/20, 9/17 & 10/8

Cobalt Baking Company is a heritage-meets-modern bakery that specializes in small-batch bakes made with locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients. We offer everything from chocolate chip cookies to treasured family recipes with a modern touch. Our menu also includes many vegan options.

Location: Westford, MA
Email: amanda@cobaltbaking.com
Website: www.cobaltbakingcompany.com

Vocalist Maria Frattura shares her interpretations of sophisticated pop tunes accompanied by Keith Kirkpatrick on piano and vocal harmonies.

An acoustic, folk-rock band playing a wide range of music from “Oldies but Goodies” to Americana. From Hank Williams to John Denver and Bob Dylan to The Grateful Dead. Lots of music for kids — and they can play along with provided shakey eggs, maracas, tambourines, and bongos.

AB PIP STEM is a parent-led volunteer group that hosts and sponsors free K-12 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) educational events in Acton and Boxborough, MA.  Recent events include Night of Code, nature walks, and an after-school makerspace for children in the community. We are purely a volunteer run group and depend on fundraising, including the sale of Acton Nature Guides, to host our events.

AB PIP STEM (actonpip.org)

Proscenium Circus is the student-based theater at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School. Promoting student expression of creativity, PC opens up leadership positions to the students for anything from designing lighting schemes to assisting in directing productions, under the guidance of the theater program’s director, Maggie Maguire, and the creative team. Enjoyed by the community for over fifty seasons, Proscenium Circus is pleased to present its 2022-2023 theatre season, set in motion by its production of Urinetown the Musical (showing Dec 9-17), a musical that explores a Brechtian take on what it means for society when large corporations manage the people’s access to and expression of basic human rights in the midst of a public health and environmental crisis.

 abdrama.org.

We are Resource Force: a student-led organization dedicated to fighting climate change with equitable local and state-level policies. In the fall of 2021, our group partnered with Acton’s sustainability director to offer student input on the Acton Climate Action plan. And recently created and advocated for our plan to reduce Acton’s electrical reliance on fossil fuels through changes to the Acton Power Choice Program, which will go into effect in September.

Daisy Hill Farm is a small, but mighty, farm dedicated to sustainable chemical-free practices and education, making the world a little greener and kinder one plant at a time. We specialize in growing a wide variety of seedlings for spring and summer gardens (almost 300 varieties all grown from seed or cutting right here in Acton!), garlic and perennials for fall gardens and classes throughout the entire year.  We also offer cut flowers, microgreens, fresh herbs, and veggies during the growing season. 

Please visit our website at www.daisyhillfarm.us for more info and we look forward to chatting with you soon!

64 Wood Ln
Acton, MA
@gardeningwithmittens
katedespres@gmail.com
508.740.8695

Acton-Boxborough United Way mobilizes the caring power of community to drive positive, lasting change. By pooling your donations, ABUW makes significant grants to 21 incredible organizations, attracting the quality services necessary for all residents to belong and thrive.  Stop by our tent at ABFM to learn about our new site, A-B Volunteer Central (www.myABUW.org) — a hub for volunteer opportunities with dozens of local organizations here in Acton and Boxborough.