Photos by Eva Eveland
Photos with Santa was a tradition for many years, creating holiday backgrounds in Acton Park for the photos. The Friends of Acton Park hosted this popular event and when they disbanded, the Acton Community Center invited Steve and Jacki Smith to bring their amazing Santa's Workshop created in a travel trailer, and together host the photo experience for the community, now in it’s third year on Saturday, December 6th, from 3:00-5:30 pm.
Now indoors, this cozy venue offers crafts and games, plus hot cocoa and cider and home-made cookies in addition to the photos in Santa’s Workshop! The merry elves will guide the children and fend off the Grinch and help out getting letters written to Santa!
This FREE event is sponsored by Ed Peralta (Acton 76 and Sue Bee), the ACC and Acton Women’s Club members.
The tradition continues….
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June 20, 2025!
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This event would not have been possible without these wonderful helpers: Acton Rangers; Amanda Ames, Videographer; Sharon Roberts, Soloist; The Shaggers; Acton Royal Court; Acton Community Presbyterian Church Singers with Gregory Porchia on snare drums; the ACC Worker Bees-Eve Eveland, Shayne Bilinski, Carlie Schmidt, Letty Mahoney, Kathleen Larsen, Cari McLane, Joann Wayland and event organizer, Sandy Madsen. And not to forget, Kevin and Keri Mahoney!
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It was a chilly and breezy day, but all tickets were sold and all duckies landed in the right spots.
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Photos by Andrew Lewis
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Calvin Oglesby, Acton Community Club President, welcomed everyone to the 3rd Annual Memorial Day Celebration at the Acton Community Center. The Singers from Acton Community Presbyterian Church sang the National Anthem. Pastor Wayne Wilson, Acton Faith Bible Church, preceded the Invocation with a personal story of visits to Hawaii and Japan visiting family and historic sites related to World War II.
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The Singers from Acton Community Presbyterian Church sang the Military Service Anthems under the direction of Kevin Harkess with guitar by Jim Johnson. Military members stood as the anthem from their branch of service was played. Sandy Madsen, Chair of the Memorial Day Event, presented a brief history of Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day and only included those who died in service during the Civil War. Paul Lents, Staff Sargeant at Edwards Air Force Base, was the keynote speaker, relating his family's military history over four generations, "The Legacy of Service." Due to protocol, Paul was not in uniform as he was speaking at the request of one of our members, not an official request from Edwards Air Force Base. |
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At the conclusion of the Memorial Day Celebration, Gregory Porchia played "Taps" to an appreciative crowd. Gregory is a student at Quartz Hill High School and grandson of Singers' director Kevin Harkess. Everyone was invited to share refreshments and their stories following the event.
The tradition continues...
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The ACC Santa Team!
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Grand Marshalls of the 2023 4th of July Parade
This year's winners:
First place : Allie Klein Second place: Cari McLane Third place: Debbie Blaha |
Photos by Andrew Lewis
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The Alley Cats - The Do-Re-Mi's of Doo-Wop
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What a great time!
Photos by Andrew Lewis 
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As part of our organization’s continuing efforts to offer the community both entertaining and educational experiences through live performance, the ACC hosted this special presentation, which is presented in conjunction with The Music Center’s Arts Grown L.A., a community collaboration created to deepen and expand the reach of free artistic events and performances throughout L.A. County. The Alley Cats are an American doo-wop group singing in a cappella. The group originated in 1987, when a concert choir program was having a variety night occurring at Fullerton College. The Alley Cats' unparalleled Doo Wop show blends America's most known and loved music with comedy and showmanship that will have your audiences begging for their return! With their signature 90-minute Doo Wop show, their unforgettable Holiday show, and their acclaimed educational programs, The Alley Cats always serve up a great time! Arts Grown L.A., a TMC Arts program, builds on The Music Center's highly successful partnerships with community groups and local artists to offer free, family-friendly performances and artmaking experiences for all ages. In collaboration with community locations such as libraries, community centers and parks among other sites, Music Center artists bring their creativity and talents to many neighborhoods across Los Angeles County. Performances, workshops and special experiences highlight the diverse cultural traditions of the county and the world. |
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The May 1, 2022 Duckie Drop was a big success. Thanks to "The Duck" and the local misses! Congratulations to the winners! |
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Recent events
Paint Night - 2021
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Thank you to everyone who supports our fundraisers! We are excited to involve the community who assist us in all our endeavors to provide the best family times, the most exciting social gatherings and elegant functions! |
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Another fun-filled fundraiser
for the Acton Community Club!
The Acton Community Center held the annual Duckie Drop May 2nd at the Acton Rangers Gymkhana at Vincent Hill Station. The Board thanks the following for their help in making this fun event a success: Acton Rangers, Acton Country Market, Anita Closson, Elijah Closson, Pat Guessferd, Ruthann Renaux, Cari McLane, Joann Wayland, Sandy Madsen, Mark Schubert, Kathleen Larsen, The Acton Royal Court (Miss Acton Jadelyn Cristalinas, Teen Miss Acton Cienna Taksony, Junior Miss Acton Olivia Taksony, Young Miss Acton Cassia Demyen) and all who bought tickets.
Acton Community Center Board: Calvin Oglesby, President: Shayne Bilinski, Vice President; Sue Fraterman, Secretary: Terry Wood, Treasurer: Frank Galvan, Immediate Past President.
Special thanks to our amazing “duck,” Pat Guessferd and her trusty assistant, Elijah Closson, Wearing the famous duckie costume and the duckie hat respectively, Pat and Elijah circulated through the grounds at the event, making friends, posing for photos and assisting the Royal Court as they circulated with cups of refreshing watermelon for sale. The winds blew but the mild temperature and sunny skies made for an entertaining and fun day to be outside with friends and family and supporting the Acton Community Center.
The lucky winners were Marcia Byers (1st), Christie Sack (2nd) and Anna Piercy (3rd).
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Shouting out a big "Thank You!"
"Bake Me a Memory"
Cookie Committee - Shayne Bilinski, Linda Harbeson, Terry Wood, Ruthann Renaux, Sue Fraterman, Sandy Madsen and (seated) Joann Wayland
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Dozens and Dozens plus handmade items for sale and auction!
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