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5 Things: Operetta at Follen Church, Jim Beam Tasting at Busa Wine & Spirits

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on June 14 in Lexington.

1. Gilbert and Sullivan Operetta Iolanthe at Follen:  The Junior and Youth Choirs of Lexington's Follen Church Society will present the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta Iolanthe at 8 p.m. tonight at Follen Church. All tickets are $12, may be purchased online at Brown Paper Tickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/374005. There is a processing fee of $1.43 per ticket. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, there are no public meetings posted for today. 3. Jim Beam Rye Tasting: At 5 p.m. today, Busa Wine and Spirits will be tasting Jim Beam Rye, plus the original Jim Beam, at its Bedford Street location. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and engagement, like Lexington Patch on Facebook. Over there, we'…

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5 Things: A Snapshot of Spain, a Taste of Torpedo

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on June 6 in Lexington.

1. A Snapshot of Spain: From misty Galicia to the sunny Andalucian south, the abundance of world-class  art in Madrid, to the unique culture of the Basques, Spain is a diverse country loaded with variety, beauty, rich culture, good food, irresistible tapas and wine. At 6:30 p.m. tonight at Lexington High School, enjoy an overview of the country courtesy of Lexington Community Education and Sally Peabody. Costs $25 and pre-registration, using a VISA or MasterCard strongly recommended by contacting Lexington Community Ed. at 781-862-8043. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Bowman School Site Council at 7:45 a.m. at the school; the ad hoc School Transportation and Safety …

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5 Things: Something's Happening Here (Allegedly), What It Is Aint Exactly Clear

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on April 19 in Lexington.

1. Will they or Won't They Muster: The Board of Selectmen earlier this week suspended a previously issued permit allowing Gun Rights Across America: Massachusetts to host a pro-Second Amendment "Muster on the Battle Green" from 12 to 4 p.m. today. However, according to Alex Jones' website InfoWars, Stewart Rhodes, founder of Oath Keepers and an invited featured speaker at the event, says his group and others still intend to assemble at the Lexington Battle Green with or without a permit. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, there are no public meetings posted for today. 3. Meet Sam Adams in Lexington: Another kind of patriot will be in town later today, when Busa Wine & Spirits hosts a tasting of Sam Adams' summer …

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Five Things: Irving Berlin's Classics, Sam Adams Special Editions

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Feb. 22 in Lexington.

1. Marching Along With Time – Songs by Irving Berlin: At 7:30 p.m. tonight at Follen Community Church, American Classics will present an evening of Irving Berlin's great songs from the Astaire/Rogers films, Holiday Inn, and Alexander's Ragtime Band; selections from This Is The Army and other songs from World War II. 2. Today in Public Meetings: Accoring to the town website, there are no public meetings posted for today. 3. Limited Release Beer Tasting: From 4 to 7 p.m. at Busa Wine and Spirits' Mass Ave location, they'll be tasting some limited edition Sam Adams brews, including the Albion Ale, Grumpy Monk, Third Voyage and Dark Depths. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and engagement, like Lexington Patch on Facebook. Over…

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Five Things: Craft Beer, Fuel Assistance, Meetings and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Feb. 15 in Lexingotn.

1. Craft Beer Tasting: At 4 p.m. today at Busa Wine and Spirits on Bedford Street, Tuckerman Beer, a small-batch brewer, will be offering samples of an offering with hints of sweet caramel, toasty grains this beer has a snappy, quick and dry. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the 2020 Vision Committee at 7:45 a.m. at the Town Office Building, the Bridge School Site-Based Council at 8 a.m. at the school, the Board of Assessors at 8:30 a.m. at the Town Office Building and the Minuteman Cane Award Selection Committee at 1 p.m. at the Town Office Building. 3. Fuel Assistance for Eligible Lexington Residents: The Fuel Assistance Program, a program that helps with the cost of …

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Five Things: Sicilian Wine, Soccer Equipment, Meetings and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Jan. 18 in Lexington.

1. Sicilian Wine Tasting: Drop by Busa Wine and Spirits on Mass Ave between 4 and 7 p.m. today and sample the Pinot Noir, Syrah, Rosso and Bianco varieties from Nicosia Wines. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the 2020 Vision Committee at 7:45 a.m. at the Town Office Building and the Bowman School Site Council at 7:45 a.m. at the school. 3. Coaches Across Continents Soccer Equipment Donation Drive:  Tricon Sports is accepting new and gently used soccer equipment to benefit the nonprofit Coaches Across Continents, which seeks to use sport educate athletes and leaders in Africa. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and engagement, like Lexington Patch on Facebook…

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Five Things: Fuel Assistance and a Wine Tasting

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

1. Fuel Assistance for Eligible Lexington Residents: The Fuel Assistance Program, a program that helps with the cost of heating your home, accepts new applications from Nov. 1 through April 30, 2013. Call the town of Lexington Senior Center/Human Services Department at 781-861-0194 to schedule an appointment and/or to inquire about the program. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted for today is the Capital Expenditures Committee at 9 a.m. at the Town Office Building. 3. Get Stark Raving: From 4 to 7 p.m. today, Busa Wine and Spirits will be tasting Stark Raving Wines' white blend, red blend, Malbec and Cabernets at the store's Mass Ave location. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more …

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Think Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Events in Lexington

From galas to walks to shopping, here's how you can participate, pledge support and donate to the cause in Lexington and Massachusetts.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and whether you love to shop, attend events, walk or run, there are tons of different ways to support the cause. A few events in Lexington include: And then there's Runway to Recovery, a Concord-originated fashion show, silent auction and raffle to benefit families who have lost mothers to breast cancer. Started by Olivia Achtmeyer in October 2007, six years after losing her mother to breast cancer, this year's Runway will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Westin Hotel in Waltham. Are you involved with a local Breast Cancer Awareness event? Post it to the comments section below or add it to our events calendar and we'll promote it on Patch. In addition to events here in …

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Five Things: Managing Lexington's Conservation Lands

A quick look at five things to see, do and know today in Lexington.

1. Earth, Air and Water: Managing Lexington's Conservation Lands: The first in a series of 2012-2013 First Friday Forums hosted by the League of Women Voters of Lexington invites conservation-minded staff and residents to talk about the history, acquisition, and stewardship of conservation lands in Lexington as well as the future of promoting and protecting our Town’s natural heritage. Goes down at 9:15 a.m. this morning at Cary Library. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted for today is the ad hoc Townwide Facilities Master Planning Committee at 8:30 a.m. at the DPW Building. 3. Win a Gift Basket from Fat Bastard to Support Breast Cancer Awareness: As you know, October is National …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: July 6

Carnival, wine tasting, social media and more today in Lexington.

1. Carnival's Still Kickin' The Lexington Lions Club's annual Fourth of July Carnival is open again today from 6 to 11 p.m. at Hastings Park. 2. Wine of Wimbledon: Jacob's Creek, the Austrailan winery known as the "Official Wine of Wimbledon" is available for the tasting starting at 4 p.m. today at Busa Wine and Spirits on Bedford Street. 3. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, there are none posted for today. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and engagement, like Lexington Patch on Facebook. Over there, we'll be asking questions, looking for feedback and continuing the conversation with the Lexington community. See you soon! 5. Sunny Day, Cloudy Night: Should be sunny and warm today, with a high of 88, …

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