Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 19
School's out for the summer, an art exhibit opens and more today in Lexington.
1. Last Day of School for LPS: After half-days today, school's out for the summer. Enjoy!
2. Workshop: "Financial Strategies for Women:" Coromandel Wealth Management of Lexington is hosting a workshop,"Taking Charge of Your Financial Future: Financial Strategies for Women," at Lexington Depot from 8 to 9 a.m. this morning and from 5:30 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, June 20. Register for the workshop online by going to http://www.CoromandelWM.com/FSW, or by calling 781-728-9001.
3. Our Shared Planet, the Animal Kingdom Portrayed: This Lexington Arts and Crafts Society exhibit, done in conjunction with Mass Audubon, features 18 invited, nationally known artists working in mediums from traditional paintings to cutting edge materials are exhibiting works ranging from birds and dogs to African wildlife and sea creatures. The goal is to raise awareness of our human connection with animals, both domestic and wild, and a portion of the proceeds from sales of the art will go to the Massachusetts Audubon Society. The exhibit opens today, but the big-deal opening reception is this coming Sunday, June 24, from 5 to 7 p.m., with guest speaker Christopher Leahy.
4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and engagement, like Lexington Patch on Facebook. Over there, we'll be asking questions, looking for feedback and continuing the conversation with the Lexington community. See you soon!
5. It's Warming Up! Patchy fog early should clear to a mostly sunny day with a high of up to 80, according to the National Weather Service, which predicts increasing clouds overnight leading to a low of 64.