1. Lexington Pops Chorus Spring Concert: At 7:30 p.m. at Hancock United Church of Christ, the “Night at the Pops” concert will feature feature Fauré’s “Requiem,” “A Tribute to Cole Porter,” selections from “The Music Man,” and much more, including musicians from Lexington High School’s award-winning jazz program and the “Have Voices, Will Travel” barbershop quartet. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted for today is a School Committee executive session, at 4:45 p.m. at the Central Administration Building, to discuss collective bargaining. 3…

1. War and the Soul: A Soldier's Heart-An Evening with Edward Tick: At 7 p.m. tonight at Lexington Depot, Lexington Community Education presents an evening with Edward Tick, who developed the Soldier's Heart organization as a modern response to the outpouring of concern for our nation's veterans and the psychological wounds of war. Costs $10. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Economic Development Advisory Committee at 8 a.m. at Cary Hall, the LABBB Collaborative at 9 a.m. at the Lexington Centeral Office, the Clarke Middle…

1. Lexington Field & Garden Annual Plant Sale: From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. today at the National Heritage Museum, the Lexington Field and Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale. A variety of perennial plants from members’ gardens will be available for purchase and garden club members will be available to provide expert gardening advice. As well, a feature this year is a table of choice plants including dahlias. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the ad hoc Town Facilities Master Planning Committee at 8:45 a.m. at the DPW …

1. Cruisin’ Classic Car Night: At 5:30 p.m. tonight at Alexander's Pizza on Bedford Street., stop by to view antique vehicles from the 1920s-1980s. You might see Camaros, Mustangs, Showbox Chevys, Falcons, Trucks, and more. Or, cruise down in your classic car and join the fun! This event is offered as part of Revolutionary Revelry. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Minuteman School Council at 4:30 p.m. at Minuteman High, the School Committee at 7 p.m. at the Town Office Building and the 2020 Vision Committee's demographic …

1. Afghanistan Then & Now (1968 to Today): At 1:30 p.m. today at the Lexington Senior Center, local producer/filmmaker and realtor Mary Lou Bigelow will lead a 60-minute photo and video presentation on Afghanistan and its people as seen through her eyes. Bigelow lived in the country from 1968 to 1972 while based in Kabul as part of the Pan American Technical Assistance Program with Ariana Afghan Airlines, and returned in 2002 and 2004. Following the presentation, an Afghan-American will join Bigelow for a question and answer period on the country today. RSVP to the Lexington Senior Center at …

1. Get That Local Spirit: From 5 to 7 p.m., Berman's Wine and Spirits will welcome two local companies: The Tap Brewing Company, a small-production craft beer producer located in Haverhil, and Bully Boy Distillers, Boston's first craft distilery since Prohibition. They'll be tasting their small-batch rum, whiskey and vodka.  2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today is the Trustees of Public Trust at 12 p.m at 100 Federal St., in Boston. 3. Friday Night Bike: Take a ride through Lexington, Lincoln and Concord, with a stop for beverages …

1. Amazing Revolutionary Race: If you see swarms of kids racing around town today, don't be alarmed. At 12:15 p.m. today, teams of 3 - 6 students will embark on the "Amazing Revolutionary Race" to solve clues, navigate detours and overcome roadblocks around Lexington Center in hopes of winning prizes, which will be awarded at the end of the day based on team point totals. The event is part of Revolutionary Revelry and Bike, Walk ‘n Bus week. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Tree Committee at 7:30 a.m. at the DPW Building…

1. Lexington Field & Garden Club Monthly Meeting: At 9:30 a.m. this morning at the National Heritage Museum, the Lexington Field and Garden Club will host its monthly meeting and Suzanne Mahler will speak on the topic "Flowering Trees and Shrubs for the Home Landscape."   2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the ad hoc Townwide Facilities Master Planning Committee at 8:30 a.m. at the DPW Building, the Energy Conservation Committee at 6 p.m. at the DPW Building, the Lexington Housing Authority at 6 p.m. at One Countryside Village…

1. Lex TEE It Up: At 11 a.m. this morning at Pine Meadows Golf Club, you can play 9 holes of golf, win some prizes and eat a light lunch (burgers and hot dogs) for the discounted rate of $15 per person. You must have your own clubs, and electric cart or pull cart rentals are not included. This event is part of the annual Revolutionary Revelry May celebration. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Tax Deferral and Exemption Study Committee at 9 a.m. at Cary Hall and the Conservaiton Commission at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Office …

1. Lexington Restaurant Day: As part of Revolutionary Revelry, you can sample cuisine from participating Lexington Restaurants offering lunch menus for $10 per person and dinners at $20 per person, or order from the full menu.  For a full list of participating websites, check out http://www.tourlexington.us    2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, pubic meetings posted for today include the Board of Selectmen at 7 p.m. at the Town Office Building. 3. Evening Ride: Bikeway to Battle Road Loop Ride: At 5 p.m. today, as part of Bike Walk 'n Bus week and Revolutionary …

1.Tanglewood Marionettes at Citizens World Fair: At 4:30 p.m. today at Cary Hall, the marionettes will present "An Arabian Adventure," the story of a Persian prince who is thrown into a dungeon because of his love for a beautiful princess. The Citizens World Fair cultural celebration and discovery is part of Revolutionary Revelry, a month long celebration of culture, arts, history and recreation in Lexington. Costs $3, to benefit the Lexington Food Pantry. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town webiste, public meetings posted for today include the Lexington Human Rights Committee …

1. Author Christa Kuljian Discusses Sanctuary: The Crisis in Johannesburg's Central Methodist Church: At 7 p.m. tonight at Cary Library, Lexington author Christa Kuljian will discuss her new book, Sanctuary, which describes how the Central Methodist Church in Johannesburg became a refuge forthe poor and homeless of Johannesburg, and for thousands of Zimbabweans, fleeing violence and oppression in their homeland. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Lexington Center Committee's parking management group at 8 a.m. at the Town …

1. Third Annual Revolutionary Revelry Opens Today: Opening events feature dancing around the Maypole and a Colonial Community Sing from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Depot. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Lexington 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee at 12 p.m. at Cary Hall, the Council on Aging Board at 3 p.m. at the Senior Center, the Trustees of Cary Library's executive committee at 5 p.m. at the Cary Memorial Library, the Recreation Committee at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building and the the Town Celebration Committee at…

1. Special US Senate State Primary: The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today in Lexington as Massachusetts voters will decide the the Democrat and Republican candidates who will face off in the general election this June for the right to fill the seat John Kerry vacated upon his appointment as Secretary of State. 2. Gluten-Free Desserts: At 7 p.m. tonight at Community Nursery School, Lexington Community Education will present a hands-on class to make (and sample) three gluten-free desserts: Ginger custard, Brownies, and Banana Bread. Materials fee of $10 is payable to instructor at …

1. Talking Purchase and Sale of the Scottish Rite Property: The Board of Selectmen are scheudled to meet at 6 p.m. this evening at the Town Office Building to enter an executive session to discuss the purchase and sale agreement for the 33 Marrett Road property. The board will enter open session to discuss the same topic about 6:40 p.m., according it its agenda. 2. Other Public Meetings: According to the town website, other public meetings posted for today include the Maria Hastings Elementary School Site Council at 7:45 a.m. at the school, the Sidewalk Committee at 9 a.m. at the Town Office …

1. Arbor Day Observance: The Lexington Field and Garden Club will celebrate Arbor Day and honor deceased members with a ceremony in the from 2 to 4 p.m. today Cary Library, followed by planting a tree donated by Mathew Foti. The Jeweltones, an a capella group from Temple Isaiah will perform. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted for today is the Board of Assessors at 8:30 a.m. at the Town Office Building. 3. LHS Amnesty Benefit Dinner: Lexington High's chapter of Amnesty International will host its annual benefit dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. …

1. 'Patron Saint of Dogs,' by Nick Trout:" At 7 p.m. tonight at Cary Memorial Library, Trout will discuss his latest book, "The Patron Saint of Lost Dogs." Seating is limited, and will be on a first come, first served basis. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include: LexHAB at 7 a.m. at the group's offices at 4 Militia Drive, the Retirement Board at 8 a.m. at Cary Memorial Library, the School Committee at 7 p.m. at the School Administration Building, the 2020 Vision's subcommittee on demographic change at 7:30 p.m. at Cary Hall, the …

1. Stop Motion Animation Class: At 4 p.m. today at Lexington High School, students in grades 3 through 6 can learn the science of stop-motion animation by making two short films of their own in this program run by Empow Learning. Call Lexington Communtiy Education at 781-862-8043 for cost information.  2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town webite, public meetings posted for today include the ad hoc Townwide Facilities Master Planning Committee at 8:30 a.m. at the DPW Building, the Board of Assessors at 6 p.m. at the Town Office Building, the Board of Selectmen at 6 p.m. at the …

1. Leadership Effectiveness for Nonprofits: At 1:30 p.m. this afternoon at Cary Memorial Library, Marie Peeler, leadership consultant and principal of Peeler Associates, will "discuss the creative competencies that help nonprofit leaders achieve greatness and the reactive tendencies that hold leaders back or even potentially derail them." The seminar is free; register at http://www.nonprofitnet.us. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Harrington School Council at 7:30 a.m. at the school, the Tourism Committee at 10:30 a.m. at…

1. Town Meeting's Back Tonight: At 7:30 p.m. at Cary Hall. 2. Minuteman Technical Institute Open House: Minuteman Technical Institute will be hosting several open houses this spring for interested students to learn about post-graduate programs and the application process, and one of them is at 7 p.m. tonight at Minuteman High in Lexington.  3. Other Public Meetings: According to the town website, other public meetings posted for today include the Greenway Corridor Committee at 4:30 p.m. at Cary Hall, the Board of Selectmen at 6 p.m. at the Town Office Building, the Lexington High School …