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Friday, May 24, 2013

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5 Things: A Revolutionary Revelry Wine Tasting and a Weekend Preview

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on May 24 in Lexington.

1. Revolutionary Revelry Wine Tasting: At 4 p.m. today at Busa Wine & Spirits on Bedford Street, there will be a Revolutionary Revelry wine tasting featuring wines from around the world paired with light cheeses. 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 Bridge School Council at 8 a.m. at the school. 3. Much Ado About Lexington This Memorial Day Weekend: Lots to do around town this weekend, including Discovery Day, old-time baseball and the Memorial Day Parade, among others. Find a roundup here. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and engagement, like Lexington Patch on Facebook. Over there, we…

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Revolutionary Revelry Wine Tasting, Are You Ready for Revolutionary Revelry in Lexington?, Town Office Building, and 2 more ›

Thursday, May 23, 2013

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5 Things: DPW Day is Today, a Residential Solar Seminar Tonight

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on May 23 in Lexington.

1. DPW Day is Today: In celebration of public works week, Lexington's Department of Public Works will invite the public to its Bedford Street headquarters from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for activities geared toward children and informational opportunities for adults. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Lexington Housing Assistance Board at 7 a.m. at the LexHAB offices, the Retirement Board at 8 a.m. at Cary Memorial Library, the Housing Partnership Board at 7:30 p.m. at Cary Hall and the Board of Appeals at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building. 3. Free Residential Solar Seminar: At 7 p.m. this evening at Ride Studio Cafe. 4. Do You Get Daily, Weekly and Breaking News in Your …

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DPW Day, Department of Public Works, DPW Day is Next Week, and 6 more ›

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

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5 Things: Better Buildings Program to Resume Canvassing

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

1. Colonial Community Sing: At 7 p.m. tonight at the Lexington Depot. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the ad hoc Townwide Master Facilities Planning Committee at 8:30 a.m. at the DPW Building, the Cary Memorial Library's Board of Trustees at 4:30 p.m. at the library and the Planning Board at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building. 3. Lexington Better Buildings Program Resumes Canvassing: They'll be be coming to homes in Lexington to help residents who heat with oil, electricity, or propane switch to an efficient, modern heating system that can help residents save money as well as the environment. For more info, head over here. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more …

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Colonial Community Sing, Lexington Depot, Department of Public Works, and 3 more ›

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

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5 Things: Cruisin' Classic Cars and Farmers Market Opening Day

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on May 21 in Lexington.

1. Cruisin’ Classic Car Night: At 5:30 p.m. tonight at Alexander's Pizza, you can stop by to view antique vehicles from the 1920s to 1980s. You might see Camaros, Mustangs, Showbox Chevys, Falcons, Trucks, and more. Or, cruise down in your classic car and join the fun! 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Tourism Committee at 11:30 a.m. at the Town Office Building, the Hanscom Field Advisory Committee at 7 p.m. at Hanscom Field, the Tourism Committee's Antony Working Group at 7 p.m. at Cary Hall, the Communications Advisory Committee's subcommittee on the Comcast license renewal at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building and the Conservation Commission at 7:30 p.m. at the …

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Cruisin’ Classic Car Night, Town Office Building, Cary Memorial Building, and 1 more ›

Monday, May 20, 2013

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5 Things: A Stacked Selectmen's Agenda

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on May 20 in Lexington.

1. Sneak Peek at the Seletmen's Stacked Agenda: The Board of Selectmen meet at 7 p.m. at the Town Office Building and its stacked agenda includes, among other things, a liquor hearing on a new wine and malt license for Upper Crust, recognition of retiring DPW employees, sidewalk committee recommendations on Winthrop Street sidewalk, a uniqure presentation and setting a warrant for a June 17 special Town Meeting. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Transportation Advisory Committee at 2:30 p.m. at Cary Hall, the Greenways Corridor Committee at 4:30 p.m. at Cary Hall, the Board of Assessors at 5 p.m. at the Town Office Building, the Lexington High School Site Council at 6 p…

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LHS Football Cheerleading Tryouts!!!, Town Office Building, Cary Memorial Building, and 3 more ›

Friday, May 17, 2013

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5 Things: Spring Pops, Jump Rhythm Jazz Project and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on May 17 in Lexington.

1. Lexington Pops Chorus Spring Concert: At 7:30 p.m. at Hancock United Church of Christ, the “Night at the Pops” concert will feature feature Fauré’s “Requiem,” “A Tribute to Cole Porter,” selections from “The Music Man,” and much more, including musicians from Lexington High School’s award-winning jazz program and the “Have Voices, Will Travel” barbershop quartet. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted for today is a School Committee executive session, at 4:45 p.m. at the Central Administration Building, to discuss collective bargaining. 3. Jump Rhythm Jazz Project: At 8 p.m. this evening at the National Heritage Museum, Lexington's Dance Inn Productions adds a new twist to its annual …

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Lexington Pops Chorus Spring Concert, Hancock United Church of Christ, Lexington High School, and 3 more ›

Thursday, May 16, 2013

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5 Things: A Soldier's Heart and Yoga on the Square

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on May 16 in Lexington.

1. War and the Soul: A Soldier's Heart-An Evening with Edward Tick: At 7 p.m. tonight at Lexington Depot, Lexington Community Education presents an evening with Edward Tick, who developed the Soldier's Heart organization as a modern response to the outpouring of concern for our nation's veterans and the psychological wounds of war. Costs $10. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Economic Development Advisory Committee at 8 a.m. at Cary Hall, the LABBB Collaborative at 9 a.m. at the Lexington Centeral Office, the Clarke Middle School Site Council at 3:15 p.m. at Clarke, the Recreation Committee's Lincoln Park subcommittee at 4:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building, the …

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Lexington Community Education presents: War and the Soul: A Soldier's Heart-An Evening with Edward Tick, PhD, Cary Memorial Building, Jonas Clarke Middle School, and 3 more ›

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

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5 Things: Lexington Field and Garden Club's Annual Plant Sale

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

1. Lexington Field & Garden Annual Plant Sale: From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. today at the National Heritage Museum, the Lexington Field and Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale. A variety of perennial plants from members’ gardens will be available for purchase and garden club members will be available to provide expert gardening advice. As well, a feature this year is a table of choice plants including dahlias. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the ad hoc Town Facilities Master Planning Committee at 8:45 a.m. at the DPW Building, the 300th Anniversary Celebrations Committee at 12 p.m. today at Cary Hall and the Recreation Committee at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building. …

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Lexington Field & Garden Annual Plant Sale, National Heritage Museum, Department of Public Works, and 4 more ›

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

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5 Things: Classic Cars and Summer Theatre

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

1. Cruisin’ Classic Car Night: At 5:30 p.m. tonight at Alexander's Pizza on Bedford Street., stop by to view antique vehicles from the 1920s-1980s. You might see Camaros, Mustangs, Showbox Chevys, Falcons, Trucks, and more. Or, cruise down in your classic car and join the fun! This event is offered as part of Revolutionary Revelry. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Minuteman School Council at 4:30 p.m. at Minuteman High, the School Committee at 7 p.m. at the Town Office Building and the 2020 Vision Committee's demographic change subcommittee at 7:30 p.m. at Cary Hall. 3. Lexington Youth Summer Theatre Auditions: At 6 p.m. today at the lower level of 3 Militia Drive, …

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Cruisin’ Classic Car Night, Alexander's Pizza, Are You Ready for Revolutionary Revelry in Lexington?, and 3 more ›

Monday, May 13, 2013

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5 Things: Exploring Afghanistan and a Fundraiser for Marathon Bombing Victims

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on May 13 in Lexington.

1. Afghanistan Then & Now (1968 to Today): At 1:30 p.m. today at the Lexington Senior Center, local producer/filmmaker and realtor Mary Lou Bigelow will lead a 60-minute photo and video presentation on Afghanistan and its people as seen through her eyes. Bigelow lived in the country from 1968 to 1972 while based in Kabul as part of the Pan American Technical Assistance Program with Ariana Afghan Airlines, and returned in 2002 and 2004. Following the presentation, an Afghan-American will join Bigelow for a question and answer period on the country today. RSVP to the Lexington Senior Center at 781-861-0194. 2. Today in Public Meeitngs: According to the town website, there are no public meetings posted for today. 3. Celeste-A-Thon Begins at …

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Afghanistan Then & Now (1968 to Today), Lexington Senior Center, Join Supercuts for Celeste-A-Thon!, and 1 more ›

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