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Weekend Planner: Heartbeat Comes to Concord, Tanglewood Marionettes in Lexington

Rounding up some of this weekends happenings in Bedford, Concord and Lexington.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. 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. Marching Along With Time – Songs by Irving Berlin, 1935-1945 Where/When: Follen Community Church, 755 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington; 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 22 Why Go: Valerie Anastasio and Tim Harbold, and Benjamin Sears and Bradford Conner will sing 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, as well. Pricing: $20 2. The Concord Players Winter Show Where/When: 51 Walden St, Concord…

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Five Things: The Rose Man Cometh, Youville and LexFUN! Get Multi-Generational

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

1. Lexington Field & Garden Club Meeting & Program: The Rose Man: The Field and Garden Club meets at 9:30 a.m. this morning at the National Heritage Museum and its featured speaker will be Irwin Ehrenreich, owner of The Rose Man, a rose care service on Cape Cod. His presentation will focus on the basics of rose care throughout the year and will include a slide show of his own rose gardens as well as those of some of his clients. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Lexington Housing Authority at 6 p.m. at 1 Countryside Village, the Energy Conservation Committee at 6 p.m. at the DPW Building, the fifth Budget Summit at 7 p.m. at the DPW Building, the Town Celebrations …

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Five Things: Seminar on Bullying, Budget Talks and More

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

1. Stop Bullying by Arming Our Children with Emotional Intelligence: At 7 p.m. tonight, at Youville Place, Dr. Donna Housman, founder of Beginnings School of Weston, will give a talk as part of the LexFUN Seminars series on the tools needed to successfully guide children in the fight against bullying.  2. School Committee To Talk Budget: The Lexington School Committee meets at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Town Office Building and the agenda includes a discussion of the fiscal 2014 budget. 3. Other Public Meetings: According to the town website, other public meetings posted for today include the Harrington School Council at 7:30 a.m. at the school, the Capital Expenditures Committee at 8 a.m. at the Town Office Building, the 300th Anniversary …

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Five Things: A Multi-Generational Event, a Holiday Open House and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Dec. 12 in Lexington.

1. Youville Place and LexFUN! Multi-Genererational Program: Locals young and old will get together at 10 a.m. this morning as some of the folks from LexFUN! head over to Youville Place for a mult-generational event. 2. BLING IT ON! Holiday Open House: Sally Schaefer will host a holiday open house featuring high-fashion jewlery at low prices, including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, beads, bags and more. Cash and checks only, and it starts at 4 p.m. at 54 Solomon Pierce Road. 3. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the ad hoc Townwide Facilities Master Planning Committee at 8:30 a.m. at the DPW Building, the Energy Conservation Committee at 6 p.m. at the DPW Building, the …

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Five Things: The True Meaning of Paul Revere's Ride

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

1. Prioritizing Your Family's Financial Needs: LexFUN! is hosting a seminar at 7 p.m. tonight at Cary Memorial Library featuring Matt Lasker, a client counselor at Wingate Wealth Advisors in Lexington, and a case-study format focus on three key themes for young families; savings, protection and planning for the future. 2. Temple Isaiah Rummage Sale: A rummage sale featuring a wide variety of gently used clothing, ranging from children, men and women's everyday wear to high end designer duds, as well as housewares, toys and art. Today's hours at Temple Isaiah are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and admission is $1. 3. American Revolution Round Table: The true meaning of Paul Revere's ride will be the topic at 7 p.m. tonight at Minute Man National …

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Five Things: A Groundbreaking Development at Estabrook

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

1. Estabrook Groundbreaking: A groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. this morning at Estabrook Elementary School. Superintendent of Schools Paul Ash will be the master of ceremonies, while featured speakers include local officials and representatives from the MSBA. 2. Early Education Night: LexFUN!, Lexington’s five and under network, will host its annual Early Education Open House -- formerly known as Nursery School Night -- from 7 to 9 p.m. at Cary Hall. 3. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include LexHAB at 7 a.m. at 4 Militia Drive, the Economic Development Advisory Committee at 8 a.m. at Cary Hall, the Water and Sewer Abatement Board at 4:30 p.m. at the DPW Building, …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 19

National Backpack Awareness Day, a LexFUN! open house, Girl Scout Signup and more today in Lexington.

1. National Backpack Awareness Day: Spaulding Outpatient Center for Children Lexington is celebrating their second annual Backpack Awareness Day with a free event from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1 Maguire Road. All patients, families, and community members are invited to attend, and therapists will be available to discuss and identify properly fitting backpacks to ensure your child’s safety.  2. LexFUN! Open House: There's a chance to learn all about LexFUN! and celebrate the Five and Under Network's 70th anniversary at an open house from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. today at Cary Library. 3. Girl Scout Sign Up: The Lexington Girl Scouts will kick off the year by hosting a Girl Scout sign up day from 3:30 to 7 p.m. today at the Hancock UCC Church …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 11

A new restaurant fires up, a LexFUN! seminar, meetings and more today in Lexington.

1. Qdoba Due to Open Today: The Mexican kitchen chain is due to open a 40-seat restaurant today at 46 Bedford St. A company spokesperson said Qdoba's Lexington location will be one of the most beautiful, and will open with promotions that include the first 25 diners each day this week get a free entre. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Town Celebrations Committee at 7 p.m. at Cary Hall, the Lexington Council for the Arts at 7 p.m. at Cary Memorial Library and the Lexington High School Site Council at 7 p.m. at LHS. 3. LexFUN! Diapers to Underwear Seminar: In this free workshop, facilitated by Nina Dickerman of Compass for Kids, participants will explore why learning to …

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Consigners Get Ready: LexFUN's Annual Sale is May 12

Yes, it's a bargain hunters’ paradise of children’s clothing, toys and baby equipment at the LexFUN! Consignment Sale next Saturday, May 12.

  LexFUN! (Lexington’s Five and Under Network) is holding its Annual Consignment Sale next Saturday, May 12, offering gently-used infant and children’s clothes, toys and baby equipment at unbelievably great prices. The sale is open to the public.  Many items that parents are eager to purchase second-hand will be available including strollers, bikes, skates, bouncy seats, cribs, and toys large and small. This year, LexFUN! will be expanding its merchandise and selling over-sized items such as swing sets, backyard play sets, bedroom sets, etc. All major credit cards are accepted and there is ample free parking at the sale. Many shoppers enjoy the popular Brown Bag Sale during the last hour of the event (1 to 2 p.m.)  Shoppers purchase a bag …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 21

Multi-generational gatherings, public meetings, a poignant video and more today in Lexington.

1. Multi-Generational Meet-up: LexFUN! will visit Youville Place Assisted Living Residences at 10 a.m. this morning so families with young children can connect with Youville residents and enjoy some craft activities. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include: The Trustees of Cary Library at 5 p.m. at Cary Memorial Library; the Recreation Committee's Lincoln Park Subcommittee at 7 p.m. at the Town Office Building; the Planning Board at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Office Buliding and the Appropriation Committee at 7:30 p.m. at Cary Hall. 3. Remember Matty Langone? Watch This Video: The Gorilla Dunk Daily blog posted this video of Matty Langone with his grandfother, former LHS hoops coach …

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