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Concerts, Lexington's Historical Signs and Concord's Family Trees

A roundup of some weekend happenings around Bedford, Concord and Lexington.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Lexington 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. 1. Pilgrims Of Rock Where/When: Concord's Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Sq, Concord; 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 23 Why Go: Because musicians Tom Yates, Rick Maida and Mike Avery are promising a musical journey through rock history. Pricing: Free 2. Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature at the Concord Museum Where/When: Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 23 and Saturday, Nov. 24 Why Go: From Nov. 21 through Jan. 1, the Museum’s galleries are filled with 38 …

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Juicing Up The New Year

If your New Year's Resolution is to eat healthier and you've got a juicer, you've come to the right place.

"Fondue sets, martini shakers and juicing machines: three things the world could live completely without." ~Douglas Coupland My in-laws gave my husband and I a juicer over the holidays. This was after I saw it unopened on a shelf in their basement and asked a few times if they were ever going to use it. Subtlety may not be my strong suit but who cares? I got a juicer! My boy, E, was anxious to give it a try so we threw some pineapple and baby carrots we had in the fridge together and hoped for the best. End result? Delicious! After doing some research I found out that carrots are the liason between fruits and vegetables with regard to juicing. The basic rule of thumb is that you juice fruit with fruit and vegetables with vegetables. You …

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Sheila Duggan Chabot

11:05 am on Saturday, January 14, 2012

Thank you Audra! I am new to juicing but have definitely fallen in love with it!   more ›

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Five Things To Do This Weekend: Oct. 21 to 23

A roundup of what's going on this weekend in and around Lexington.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Lexington 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 in Lexington. 1. Lexington Arts and Crafts Society Annual Arts and Crafts Fall Fair Where/When: Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, 130 Waltham St, Lexington; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 22 and 12 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 23 Why Go: Hundreds of original arts and crafts will be available for purchase as LACS holds its annual fundraising fair to benefit the Society. Pricing: Free to go 2. A Family Time to Give Where/When: Church of St. Brigid, 2001 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington; 9…

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Question of the Day: Munroe Center?

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For decades there has existed an informal understanding that the Munroe Center for the Arts would maintain the town-owned building and act as stimulants of the arts by providing space, classes and functions. But the future of this relationship is uncertain. Estimates of capital costs are significant and the Lexington Friends of the Arts, which renew a temporary lease with the town every few months, pay a relatively modest rent that's far less than what the town could collect at market value. Before acting on the latest request to renew the lease agreement, members of the Board of Selectmen have asked to see numbers detailing costs and a financial plan to carry MCA into the future. The selectmen last night delayed its discussion on the …

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LACS Celebrates The Weerts' Works and Collections

An exhibit opening tomorrow afternoon at the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society will display the works and collections of long-time LACS members Marge and Joe Weerts.

The following is a press release from the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society. Thirty-five years ago, Marge and Joe Weerts joined the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society. Recently retired, Joe joined the Woodworkers Guild and soon became a mainstay in the workshop. Marge, a partner in Leonard Colwell Realty, had not retired, and joined the Society to learn how to make baskets. Although Joe had a complete workshop at home, he worked daily at the guild, learning and helping others. Prior to joining the Woodworkers Guild, Joe had made furniture tables - nesting and single standing - sideboards, TV cabinets, storage chests and more, for their 18th century home on Massachusetts Avenue. Joe also made furniture for their children and friends. At the …

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Five Things To Do This Weekend: Sept. 16 to 18

What's going on this weekend in Lexington.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Lexington 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 in Lexington. 1. A Taste of Greece Where/When: St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 17 Meriam St, Lexington; 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18 Why Go: Because of the Greek food, Greek music, Greek dancing and the new-this year gyro stations. Pricing: Varies 2. Music of the Woodstock Generation with Tom Yates Group Where/When: Concord's Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord; 8 to 11 p.m., Friday, Sept. 16 Why Go: The Tom Yates Group will perform music …

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Five Things To Do This Weekend: Sept. 10 and 11

What's going on in and around Lexington.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Lexington 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 in Lexington and beyond. 1. Treasured Lands: Journeys and Vision Where/When: National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Road; 2 to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10 Why Go: Quang-Tuan Luong, photographer of “Treasured Lands: The Fifty-Eight U.S. National Parks in Focus," returns to Lexington for a talk filled with fresh images from his national parks project. Pricing: Free 2. Women's Day at Ride Studio Cafe Where/When: Ride Studio Cafe, 1720 Massachusetts Ave.; 8:30 a.m. to evening, Saturday, Sept. 10 Why Go: …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 7

Public meetings, artistic invitations and more today in Lexington.

1. Busy day of public meetings posted on the town website. The Planning Board, Appropriation and Design Advosiry committees are scheduled to meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building and Cary Hall; the Council on Aging meets at 3:30 p.m. at the Senior Center and the Trash and Recycling Task Force meets at 8:30 a.m. at the Public Works Building. 2. Calling all artists! Grace Chapel has put the call out for entries for "Orange," a juried art exhibit, which runs from Sept 17 - Nov. 2. All artists, regardless of religious affiliation, are welcome to submit up to two pieces from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today or from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Worthen Road chapel.  3. Keeping with the arts theme, the Lexington Arts and Crafts …

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About Town: Fall Classes

At Munroe Center for the Arts.

Fall classes for Munroe Center for the Arts, Lexington’s home for creative arts, dance and music, are open for enrollment. In fact, the classes start in a few weeks. The brochure is out and it’s also online, said Barbara Simkowski, the head of Art Span - a visual art program. “It was mailed Aug. 8, so everyone should have it," she said. Not to worry if you don’t, Munroe's fall course catalogue is available online.   The classes are available from schools affiliated with Munroe Center for the Arts, a non-profit organization on Massachusetts Avenue. Schools and organizations include: Art Span; the Lexington School of Ballet; The Dance Inn; Lexington Music School; the Children’s Art Corner; Chung Do Kwan Tae Kwon Do and the Lexington Players…

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Updated About Town: Mother's Day Events, All Weekend Long

From beads to brunches to construction paper coupons.

Those heading to Sweet Beads will get more than jewelry. The Grand Re-opening tomorrow offers patrons 10 percent of any in-store event (if booked in May). Sign up for a May or June class and bring a friend for one-half the class fee. Finally, put your name in a hat and win a private Beading Basics Lesson. I'll see you there tomorrow. Sunday I'm headed to Lexington Arts & Crafts for the Afternoon Tea to get a few photos  - so where those hats and gloves! See you Monday morning. Posted at 5:45 a.m. this morning... It’s hard to believe we’re knee-deep into May already. It became apparent last week, when everything started blooming all at once, painting the town with appropriate decorations for Mother’s Day this Sunday. Once again, the weekend…

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