Lexington Author to Speak on Book "50 Tracks That Tell the Story of the Rolling Stones"

Welcome to Monday Essentials, our weekly column taking a look at the week ahead. Here are five things to know about this week:

1) Hot mid-week 

Looks like summer will be back for a bit during the middle of the week. According to the National Weather Service we can expect temperatures in the low 70s on Monday but the mercury will rise to 80 on Tuesday and near 90 on Wednesday. The week will end with relatively cool temperatures in the low 70s. Otherwise looks like there is only a slight chance of showers this week on Tuesday and Thursday.

2) Liquor License vote 

The Lexington Board of Selectmen is meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday in the Town Office Building, Selectmen Meeting Room. Included on the agenda is a vote on the liquor license for the Inn at Hastings Park. 

3) Math school open house 

The Russian School of Mathematics is holding an open house on Tuesday starting at 6 p.m. Meet the faculty and learn why families of more than 8,000 students trust the school with their child's math education. The after-school math program has been developing excellence in mathematics and critical thinking skills since 1997.  To register for a free math evaluation, visit www.russianschool.com.

4) Story of the Rolling Stones 

Cary Library is pleased to present the next event in its series of programs highlighting new books by local authors.  Join them to hear Lexington author Bill Janovitz discuss his book, Rocks Off: 50 Tracks That Tell the Story of the Rolling Stones. Click here for more information. 

5) Cooking for kids 

The Vine Brook Tavern is holding a cooking program for children on Saturday starting at 2 p.m. Executive Chef Chris Frothingham will show children cooking basics; how to season dishes, how to use a knife, when to add butter and creams and maybe even how to cook a dinner for their parents. Click here for more information and to register.