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Friday, September 21, 2012

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Five Things You Need to Know

Lexington's 300th starts tomorrow, but here are a few things you need to know today.

1. Lexington's 300th Kicks Off Tomorrow: The nine-month party begins tomorrow, with the Opening Ceremony, the All-Town Picnic & Country Fair, the Lexington 300th Dance Revolution and more. 2. Art-a-Blooming in Lexington: Under the collaborative leadership of Shirley King of LACS and of Harriet Hathaway and Kate Gill of LFGC, Lexington has its own local version of Art-in-Bloom on display at the Lexington Arts & Crafts Society. Visitors will view 34 unique floral interpretations arranged by Lexington Field & Garden Club designers of a variety of beautiful works of art created by Lexington Arts & Crafts Society members. It's open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted …

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Get Out

Lexington's 300th Opening Activities, Art and Opera in Conord

Five things to do this weekend in the Lexington area.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities you'll want to take part in this weekend around town. 1. Lexington 300th All-Town Picnic & Country Fair Where/When: Hastings Park, Mass Ave & Worthen Rd, Lexington; 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 22 Why Go:  Lexington’s Country Fair will highlight the past, present and future with activities that range from old-fashioned colonial field games to more modern contests. A raffle table is in the works with original creations by Lexingtonians. Quilted works, handcrafted pillows, and accessories will be available. Pricing: Free 2. 12th Biennial Art-a-Blooming in …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 20

A discussion of Special Education, Retail Best Practices, Art-a-Blooming and more today in Lexington.

1. School Committee Meeting on Special Ed: A discussion about special education is the only item on the agenda for the School Committee's meeting at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Clarke Middle School. 2. Retail Best Practices: Lexington’s Economic Development Office and the Lexington Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting a free workshop for all Lexington-based businesses and commercial property owners entitled, Retail Best Practices, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Cary Memorial Library. 3. Art-a-Blooming: At 7 p.m. tonight at Lexington Arts & Crafts Society, there weill be an opening reception for Art-A-Blooming, a special event jointly sponsored by the Lexington Field & Garden Club and LACS. 4. Other Public Meetings Posted for Today: In addition to the SPED …

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