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Five Things: A Jazz Guitar Jubilee Today, a Blood Drive Tomorrow

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Jan. 25 in Lexington.

1. Jazz Guitar Jubilee: At 7 p.m. tonight at First Parish, Lexington Community Education presents: Jazz Guitar Jubliee: An Evening featuring Bucky Pizzarelli, Howard Alden and Jon Wheatley. Costs $10. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted for today is the Bridge School Site Council at 8 a.m. at the school. 3. Blood Drive Tomorrow: From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, there will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive at 2 Militia Drive. To reserve your preferred  appointment time contact the Red Cross at 1-800-GIVELIFE / http://www.givelife.org/. 4. Do You Get Daily, Weekly and Breaking News in Your Inbox? If the answer to that question was "No," then you're missing out and need to …

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Buck Gives Blood, Inspires Bipartisan Support

Blood money in the best sense of the words.

The following announcement was provided by Alex Buck's campaign. Democratic State Senate Candidate Alex Buck and Republican Rotary Club member Leonard Doolan may sit on opposite sides of the political aisle, but they proved last week that they can agree on some important things. Buck, a state senate candidate running the 3rd Middlesex District Democratic Primary, approached Doolan and asked if he would donate to his campaign. Doolan thought it was important to support a local candidate and agreed. In their conversation, Doolan also mentioned the Rotary Club was sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive, and Buck donated blood.   "I saw this as a good way to help a great cause, while at the same time show how we can all come together to …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 27

Deadlines, weekend events, Chinese New Year's and more in Lexington.

1. Tax Bills Due Soon: Fiscal 2012 third-quarter tax bills have been mailed to all property owners in Lexington and it's amost time to send them back. The due date for third quarter tax payment -- and a property tax abatement application if you chose to submit one -- is Wednesday, Feb. 1. Bills can be paid online.  2. Blood Drive Tomorrow: Grace Chapel is hosting a community blood drive for the American Red Cross on from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow, Jan. 28 at 59 Worthen Road. 3. On This Day in History: In 1671, the pirate captain Henry Morgan landed in Panama City; in 1880, Thomas Edison patented the electric incandescent lamp; in 1927, the Harlem Globetrotters played their first game; in 1973, the U.S. and Vietnam signed a cease fire and, …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 9

Ed Fund's trivia bee, a blood drive and an emergency alarm today in Lexington.

1. Lexington Education Foundation's annual Trivia Bee lands at 7 p.m. tonight at Cary Memorial Hall. More than 40 teams sponsored by local businesses, organizations, and individuals, will test their trivia know-how in the LEF's 16th annual friendly battle of wits/fundraiser. Admittance is free. 2. The Emergency Alert System will be tested nationwide at 2 p.m. today. That means virtually all broadcast and cable programming, including recorded and On Demand programs, in the United States will be interrupted at once with that old familiar beeeeeeeeeep. 3. Interested in learning some new techniques for holiday decor? The Lexington Field and Garden Club is hosting the program "Creative Arrangements for the Winter Holidays" from 9:30 a.m. to 12 …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept 29

Rosh Hashanah, town celebrations and a blood drive today in and around Lexington.

1. Lexington Public Schools are closed today for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which is celebrated this year from sundown on Sept. 28 to nightfall on Sept. 30. According to the HuffPost Religion, Many traditional Rosh Hashanah foods, such apples and honey, raisin challah and honey cake -- are eaten, in part, as a nod to the common Rosh Hashanah greeting, "Shana tovah u'metukah," Hebrew for 'a good and sweet new year.' 2. There's a Rosh Hashanah celebration over at Barefoot Books in Concord, which is hosting a story and craft session for kids, starting at 10:30 a.m. Storytime is free; crafts are $3. 3. Only public meeting posted for today on the town website is Town Celebrations at 7 p.m. at the Cary Memorial Building. 4. Feeling …

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Five Things To Do This Weekend: Aug. 26 to 28

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. Summer Concert Series Where/When: Visitors Center lawn,1875 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 26 Why Go: Last chance to check out the Chamber of Commerce's annual summer concert series. Pricing: Free 2. American Red Cross Blood Drive Where/When: The Grace Chapel Adult Learning Center, 2 Militia Drive, Lexington; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27 Why Go: Because this year's tremendous string of natural disasters, coupled with a sharp drop in …

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About Town: Giving Life

One drop at a time.

We've all seen the signs around town asking for blood. A few of these noted that the American Red Cross has a critical need for Type O blood. The Museum of Our National Heritage has a sign at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Marrett Road asking for donors. Last week Wilson Farm had a placard by its exit.  After seeing these signs in more than four Lexington locations I went to the Red Cross website. There is a critical need for all blood types and we can help. Here’s the message from the site: “The Red Cross has issued an appeal for blood donors of all types due to a critical blood shortage across our nation.” Apparently, May and June donations were the lowest the organization has seen in more than a dozen years. Demand remains the …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: July 14

Meetings, school projects, a concert and a blood drive today in Lexington.

1. It's another busy day as public meetings go. According to the town website, the Tree Committee, Board of Appeals, Water Sewer Abatement Board, Special Educaiton Parent Advisory Council, Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee and Permanent Building Committee are all meeting today.  2. According to the Permanent Building Committee's agenda, the PBC will introduce the Owner's Project Manager (OPM) for the Estabrook School building project at its meeting tonight. Talking about timelines for Estabrook and the Bridge and Bowman projects are also on the agenda. 3. The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 12 to 5 p.m. today at Wilson Farm. 4. The Metropolitan Wind Symphony is giving its second of four Concerts in the Park tonight from…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 22

Last day of school, Leary land and a blood trive today in Lexington.

1. School's out for the summer. Today's the last day of the 2010-2011 school year for the Lexington Public Schools -- except for Estabrook, which finishes with a half-day this Friday, June 24. 2. Leary Land's on the agenda tonight for LEXHAB, which meets at 7:30 p.m. at its offices on Militia Drive. Talks are likely to include a new wrinkle -- the possiblity of the White House moving (again) in front of the farm house. 3. In its meeting at 7 p.m. tonight in Cary Hall, the Transportation Advisory Committee will take up a pilot program to connect riders and vehicles, the LHS school bus flexpass and continuation of the Senior Center/housing connection. 4. The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 2 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Knights…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 14

Meetings, a market and a nearby blood drive.

1. Lexington's 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee is scheduled to meet at 4 p.m. today at Cary Memorial Library, and its agenda includes updates from working groups, a report on Discovery Day, website developments and more.  2. The Community Center Task Force meets at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the Town Office Building and its agenda includes assigning committee positions, presenting member reports and creating a timeline for task force activities and deliverables. 3. Looking to eat local? Don't forget the Lexington Farmers' Market is held today, from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Woburn Street. 4. It's out of town, yes, but the Red Cross Blood Drive in nearby Winchester is worth the ride. The drive takes place …

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Patrick Ball

1:28 pm on Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Shame on me!!! I'll be sure grab a photo or video to post.   more ›