From charitable undertakings to athletic exploits to business deals, folks from these parts are almost always making a difference in one way or another.

Here at Lexington Patch, we like to give credit where credit is due. So, without further ado, here's a look at Lexingtonians and neighbors who made news in ways not previously recognized on this site.

Every few weeks, you can expect to see a roundup of Lexington residents or natives participating in events, fundraiers, athletic contests and other things.

Know an achiever or achievers who you think should be featured on Patch? Go ahead and send an email to Patrick.Ball@patch.com and we'll include him, her or them next time around.