Snow, Chemistry and Exercise Come Together on Dec. 17 in Acton

1. Adventures for Young Chemists: Drop by the Science Discovery Museum between 2 and 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday so the young chemists can try their hand at doing wet chemistry in a model glove box and learn why some chemists use glove boxes and hoods. Get the details here. 

2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for Dec. 17 include the Acton Housing Authority at 4 p.m., the Commission on Disabilities at 9:30 a.m. and the Acton-Boxborough Transitional School Committee's Superintendent Search Subcommittee at 4:30 p.m. 

3. ICYMI: In case you missed it, earlier this week Robby Blanchard  from CrossFit Reach shared five reasons to stay motivated to exercise -- even in December. If you haven't yet, definitely check it out. 

4. Acton's 2013 Holiday Guide: We've launched a continuously updated hub where you'll find everything from local events to gift and recipe ideas. 

5. More Snow Expected: More snow is likely today, with 1 to 3 inches in the forecast and temps topping out at 20, according to the National Weather Service, which predicts a continued chance of snow overnight as the low drops down into the teens.