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Five Things: LCE Presents on the Future of Books

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

1. Digitize, Democratize: Libraries & The Future of Books with Robert Darnton: At 7 p.m. tonight at the Lexington Depot, Lexington Community Education presents an evening discussing the future of books with Robert Darnton. Costs $10 and pre-registration is strongly recommended; to do so, call Lexington Community Education at 781-862-8043 to register using a MasterCard or VISA. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Retirement Board at 8 a.m. at Cary Library, the ad hoc Townwide Facilities Master Planning Committee at 8:30 a.m. at the DPW Building, the Bio-Safety Committee at 7 p.m. at the Town Office Building and the ad hoc Cary Memorial Building Program Committee at 7:30 p.…

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Five Things: Collecting Socks and Athletic Equipment for Charity

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

1. Coaches Across Continents Soccer Equipment Donation Drive at Tricon Sports: In case you missed it the other day, 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. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Greenways Corridor Committee's Across Lexington subcommittee at 4 p.m. at the Town Office Building, the Board of Cary Library Trustees at 5 p.m. at Cary Memorial Library, the AdHoc Cary Memorial Building Program Committee at 7 p.m. at Cary Hall, the Tourism Committee's Antony Working Group at 7 p.m. at Cary Hall and the Town Celebration …

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Five Things: Light in the Darkness Candlelight Vigial for Domestic Violence Victims

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

1. DVSN's Light in the Darkness Candlelight Vigil: To honor those who lost their lives to domestic violence in Massachusetts during the past year, the Domestic Violence Services Network is hosting an event at 7:15 p.m. tonight at  Temple Isaiah. The keynote address, "The Jewish Response to Domestic Abuse" will be presented by Rabbi Howard Jaffe. And, following that, Lexington Police Det. Brian Savage will present, "A Coordinated Community Response to Domestic Violence: DVSN and Its Police Partners." There will be music throughout the evening. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include: the Policy Manual Committee at 9 a.m. at the Town Office Building, the Transportation Advisory …

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PHOTOS: More Sights and Sounds from Patriots' Day

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The Patriots' Day festivites in Lexington began with the early morning reenactment and finished strong with a parade that beat the heat to march down Mass Ave. But between the two, there was a whole host of other activities, including pancake breakfasts, a youth parade, ceremonies, programs and patriotic concerts. Click through the above images and video to get a sense of some of the sights and sounds around town yesterday, April 16. Got a great Patriots' Day pics you want to add to the gallery? Share your photos with everyone by clicking the "Upload Photos and Videos" button.

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