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at market every week

Rene Becker opened Hi-Rise in 1996 with a crew of six, big ideas, and a simple goal: to make staple homey foods better than home-made. He started with bread — using organic wheat, rye, and corn from independent mills — and soon moved to pastries, incorporating extra-rich European-style butter and local fruits for pies and tarts. In store, they offer soups and sandwiches, dinners sold fresh and frozen, and now fresh produce. At the market find their breads, granola, crackers, loaf cakes, pastries, and preserves to bring home!

208 Concord Ave, Cambridge – 617-876-8766
www.hi-risebread.com
@hirisebreadco
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076091118025

We will be making leaf prints this week at the Market Booth.

July 27th

The Acton Water District is a community public water system that delivers high quality drinking water to the majority (about 95%) of the residents of the town of Acton, Massachusetts.  All the water provided by the District comes from 24 wells located within town. The District’s system consists of approximately 135 miles of water main, four storage tanks, and four treatment facilities that assist in the production of high-quality finished water. The Acton Water District is a municipal entity separate from the Town of Acton chartered by the Massachusetts Legislature’s Acts of 1912.

ActonWater.com

June 29th

Elders Climate Action Massachusetts mobilizes elders and society to address the climate crisis while there is still time to protect the well-being of our grandchildren and future generations.

ECAmass.org

Please join us for a family story time hosted by the Acton Memorial Library on select Sundays. We’ll sing and dance, go on bear hunts, dive down to the bottom of the ocean, fly to the moon, and read the best books ever! All ages welcome. Please bring a picnic blanket. Children must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Event may be cancelled in cases of inclement weather. For other events at the library, please see our online calendar at ActonMemorialLibrary.org/calendar. 

September 14th

The Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council (ABCC) is one of 329 all-volunteer local cultural councils serving every municipality in Massachusetts.  The legislature appropriates funds annually to the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), which then allocates funds to local councils. Local councils use funding guidelines and priorities established by the MCC and may add local guidelines and priorities as well. ABCC then distributes these funds to support performances and cultural activities in and around our towns

www.ActonBoxboroughCulturalCouncil

September 7th

The Acton Conservation Trust is a non-profit, non-governmental organization devoted to the preservation of open space in Acton. As a land trust, we can hold permanent conservation easements, accept gifts of land, accept tax-deductible gifts to be used for open space preservation, and purchase land for conservation purposes. We also provide education to landowners about various options for preservation. Founded in 1962, ACT has 8 trustees and over 300 member families.

ActonConservationTrust.org

The Massachusetts Healthy School Lunch Coalition (MHSLC) is a non-profit and evidence-based advocacy group working directly with policymakers in Massachusetts to improve the healthfulness of public-school lunches. Our coalition is bringing together students, parents, teachers, school leaders, nutrition and sustainability experts, and community members to make sure every child is nourished now and set up for the healthy future they deserve.

www.HealthySchoolLunchMA.com

September 21st

The LWV-Acton Area is a non-partisan, grassroots organization in Massachusetts that supports and opposes issues, but not candidates or political parties. Our charter is to protect voters, educate and engage voters, reform money in politics and defend the environment. The League is open to women and men over the age of 16 who want to make democracy work. The League works at national, state and local levels to influence policy through civic education and advocacy. 

LWV-ActonArea.org

August 10 and September 14

Works from the Woods features handmade items created in the deep dark woods of central Massachusetts. Items include pottery, lampworked glass, slumped glass and other goods inspired by nature.

https://worksfromthewoods.store/
https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/
https://www.facebook.com/oldschoolclay
#oldschoolclayandceramics

Brought up by a mother who was an accomplished painter, Lis Angus grew up watching her mom work. She ended up incorporating some of the techniques she learned into her art. As a physics teacher, she spent years on the topics of light and color.

Jen Wood has been a knitter & crocheter for almost two decades. She recently discovered a passion for hand dyeing yarn when trying to find a use for an over abundance of marigolds from her garden. Using the colors that nature offers and ingredients that have been used for thousands of years to dye textiles, she began an adventure in dyeing that led her to create The Speakman Sisters natural hand dyed yarns.

June 29th and August 24th

EnergizeActon.org is dedicated to helping the community implement a clean energy future and ensure a healthy, resilient environment through education, support, and website resources that offer Acton residents concrete ideas to reduce carbon emissions. Co-sponsored by the Town of Acton Sustainability Office and the Acton Climate Coalition, the interactive website allows you to mark climate efforts already taken, learn about other actions, and connect with support people such as Acton’s free Clean Energy Coaches.

EnergizeActon.org

6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9 & 7/16

Rob’s Gardens is an expanded family hobby, growing a great variety of hard to find perennials. Many of our plants are native to the Northeast. We have plants for both sun and shade gardens. Our perennials are grown in our nursery, therefore hardy to this area.
Create a new garden space or find something new for your established one!

ROB’S GARDENS
Littleton, MA
508.254.6329
robsgardenslittleton@gmail.com

6/23, 7/7, 7/21, 8/4, 8/18, 9/1, 9/15, 9/29, 10/13 & 11/24

Hapi African Gourmet makes it easy to enjoy African inspired meals made locally with minimal preparation. We offer authentic, plant-based, nutritious, and flavorful sauces, frozen meals, and seasonings. Our products help you travel to West Africa from the comfort of your kitchen table or anywhere you can enjoy food.

196 Quincy Street
Boston, MA 02121
857-256-0442
hapi@hapiafricangourmet.com
https://www.instagram.com/hapiafricangourmet/

7/7, 8/4, 9/1 & 10/13

1634 Meadery is a small, artisan brewery making small scale batches of mead in a manner that helps capture the true honey, fruit and spice flavors and smells of local ingredients. Come to the market and sample some of the wonderful delights this special drink provides.  You will see why this beverage has been around for thousands of years, and we hope it will inspire you to visit our tasting room in Ipswich.

3 Short Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
978-325-6215
www.1634meadery.com
https://www.instagram.com/1634meadery/

At The Good Food Farm, we seek to partner with nature to produce the most nutrient dense, delicious food possible. We raise vegetables, broiler chickens on pasture, microgreens, and flowers. With a focus on soil health and carbon sequestration, we follow no/minimal till and regenerative practices. 

We never use chemical pesticides or synthetic fertilizer. 

Ashby, MA
424.282.4190
andrew.johnson95@gmail.com
www.thegoodfood.farm

August 10th

Friends of Acton Community Dog Park supports – and will help maintain — the dog park being constructed at 348 Main Street in Acton. Dog parks promote health and well-being; decrease social isolation; encourage acceptable dog behavior and responsible dog ownership; reduce the number of dogs in shelters; increase home values; and promote a sense of community. Check out our plans, learn how you can participate, and pick up some free treats for Fido!

ActonDogPark.weebly.com

Eighty-Eight years after its inception, the Acton Garden Club continues to follow the traditions and goals of its founding members. The Acton Garden Club shares its love of gardening and civic pride by maintaining three historic gardens in the Town.  There are also seasonal plantings done each year that are provided and maintained throughout Acton by the Club.

actongardenclub.org

Volunteers, under the auspices of the South Acton Congregational Church, work with local Social Services Agencies, Clergy and School Counselors in Acton, Boxborough and Maynard to help individuals and families who are experiencing critical financial needs. Illnesses, accidents, loss of job can create situations in which people are unable to pay rent, utilities, car repairs, etc. A Friend in Need can step in quickly and provide help until the family can receive more substantial aid from other resources.

June 25

Construction is underway on the Assabet Co-op Market, a full-service, community-owned grocery store in Maynard that prioritizes local farms and food producers. Everyone is welcome to shop, and anyone can become an owner and get great owner benefits. Stop by the Co-op’s table to ask questions and join more than 2,000 proud Co-op owners!

assabetmarket.coop

August 17th

Boston Area Gleaners is committed to supporting an equitable, just, and sustainable local food system. We fulfill our mission by building innovative partnerships with local organizations and businesses in order to bridge food distribution gaps, improve healthy food access, prevent on-farm food waste, and create new markets for locally grown produce. 

BostonAreaGleaners.org

At Shriver Job Corps Center, we support the Job Corps program’s mission to teach eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. 

shriver.jobcorps.gov

Kathryn is a member of the Beads Without End cooperative, three artists who have been encouraging, pushing and supporting each other since 1995. Kathryn’s beadwork is featured in Carol Wilcox Wells’ “The Art and Elegance of Beadweaving”, and Lark’s “500 Beaded Objects”.

Handmade greeting cards

Candles made from 100% soy wax, handpoured in small batches. All candles use phthalate free fragrances.

We create all natural hand poured coconut wax candles and soy wax melts. We hand pick and curate luxurious scents to make the best candles. Our candles are free of toxins, parabens, & phthalates. All of our candles are hand poured, wicked, and labeled by our team. We source the best materials to create a superb experience for our phenomenal customers! So light up a Phenomenal Candle and join us in creating new memories.

June 15

Pottery and small art work, alcohol ink art, watercolor cards.

http://www.cogitation.org/
https://www.facebook.com/cogitationzone
https://www.instagram.com/cogitation_zone/
https://www.threads.net/@cogitation_zone

Here at Fíora we use the traditional technique of cold process. This process allows for more control over the ingredients and no need for added detergents. We make a point to not use any harmful fragrances, colorants, or oils. Everything is handmade, dyed, and scented with botanicals and essential oils. We know the importance of knowing what is in your skincare. We promise to always be transparent about our ingredients and strive to create the best bar for you

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June 15, August 10 and September 28

Handmade handbags from recycled materials

Shayna.Loeffler@verizon.net

Soy candles and personal care items

I am a junior high student and my Dyslexic Super Power gives me my artistic strength.  I started the business to share my art and give back to charities working on making the world a better place.  Most of my designs start with a photograph and then I draw over the image with my iPad/pencil. I put the art on greeting cards, notepads, journals and totes.  

https://www.etsy.com/shop/wellnessandoils

Welcome to Wellness & Oils! Founder Nathalie Boily discovered that the use of essential oils leads to healthier and happier living, and Wellness & Oils is her way of sharing the natural benefits of essential oils with others. A portion of the proceeds from Wellness & Oils is donated to the Alzheimer’s Association.

market dates TBD

Hand-made dragon candles that have a dragon figurine inside! When you burn a regular candle you are rewarded with the comforting yellow glow of a candle flame and the relaxing fragrance stored within the wax. But once the candle has burned, all that remains is a memory and a pool of melted wax. Not so with Hidden Dragon Candles! When you burn your dragon candle, a pewter dragon figurine will rise from the pool of wax. This is your Hidden Dragon – a permanent reminder of your candle.

Still Willow is an acoustic duo featuring guitar, banjo, harmonica, and bass. Song selections include Americana, folk, rock, and country tunes, as well as original songs.

Multi-media artist/musician Walter Rodriguez delights and soothes audiences with his unique fusion of contemporary songwriting and classical guitar techniques creating transcendental musical experiences. First prize winner of the Boston Conservatory Classical Guitar Competition, Walter’s songs and instrumental compositions traverse alternative acoustic classical and film-music genres and have been used as accompaniment in a variety of commercials, movies, and MTV specials.

www.WalterandtheNightOwls.com

July 6th

Check out Green Acton at the ABFM Community Table! We are the “umbrella” environmental  501(c)(3) nonprofit in Acton that works to address enviro concerns through teams working on Biodiversity, Energy, Land Use, Materials, Plastics, Toxics/Pesticides, and Water issues. From education and action on climate, water quality, and sustainable yard/garden care to FixIt Clinics, Clean-up Week, and the preservation of trees, Green Acton is on it! Please share your concerns, interest, and ideas with us.

GreenActon.org

Acton-Boxborough Family Network (ABFN), based in Acton, Massachusetts, is a non-profit group of local parents working together to increase and improve local resources for families with young children. 

The Acton-Boxborough area is a wonderful place to live, and ABFN is the best way for young families to connect and build a community here and in neighboring towns.

Through member volunteers, ABFN offers a variety of family programming (family outings, seasonal parties, parents’ nights out) and other resources (discounts, new baby meal trains, speaker events), to ensure we’re all in this together. Build your village as you connect with other families interested in making the most of our area.

https://www.abfamily.org/

Roberta Bizier is a long-time Acton resident whose creations have been featured at Periwinkle Glass, among other local galleries. Her offerings include earrings, pendants, dishes plates, windchimes, and suncatchers.

We offer unparalleled access to homes in Greater Boston and Worldwide. While we specialize in unique and luxury homes, our associates have decades of experience representing homes for sellers and counseling buyers at every price point. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or buying your retirement home, we are here to help! Our 40 years of excellence, with an unmatched dedication to our profession, will ensure that every client is paired with the perfect property. Contact us today for all your Greater Boston real estate needs!

https://barrettsothebysrealty.com/

525 Massachusetts Avenue, Acton
978.263.1166

Email: jblades@barrettsir.com

Keller Williams Realty

I specialize in providing personal support and attention to my clients through their real estate transaction and beyond. I understand that the sale or purchase of real estate likely represents one of your largest financial transactions. I work diligently and with focused attention to create a successful and positive experience.

www.VanDerAaHomes.com

Acton, MA
978.621.523