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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 You Need to Know

Lexington's 300th starts tomorrow, but here are a few things you need to know today.

1. Lexington's 300th Kicks Off Tomorrow: The nine-month party begins tomorrow, with the Opening Ceremony, the All-Town Picnic & Country Fair, the Lexington 300th Dance Revolution and more. 2. Art-a-Blooming in Lexington: Under the collaborative leadership of Shirley King of LACS and of Harriet Hathaway and Kate Gill of LFGC, Lexington has its own local version of Art-in-Bloom on display at the Lexington Arts & Crafts Society. Visitors will view 34 unique floral interpretations arranged by Lexington Field & Garden Club designers of a variety of beautiful works of art created by Lexington Arts & Crafts Society members. It's open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted …

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Lexington's 300th: 10 Days and Counting 'Til the Birthday Bash Begins

Race Through Time to the Country Fair and then dance the night away with Dance Revolution 300.

The following was provided by the Lexington 300th Committee. Over the next nine days, we will be highlighting some of the fun to be had at the 300th Anniversary Opening Day events, held on Sept. 22, as well as logistical information to make your day easier. There’s still a few slots open for the Race Through Time, kicking off at 12:30 p.m. at the Country Fair. Don’t miss out on the fun. The top three finishing teams will win receive cash prizes of $1500, $1000 and $500, respectively, donated by Performance and Lifestyle Group. Do you love to dance? Are you looking for a fun way to round out the day-long kick off celebration of Lexington’s 300th Anniversary? If so, please join us at Dance Revolution 300, Saturday, Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m. at …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 15

Elder care information, "Stepping Up and Speaking Out," meetings and more today in Lexington.

1. Everything You Always Wanted to Know About ElderCare But Didn't Know to Ask: Minuteman Senior Services, along with co-sponsors the the Lexington Department of Human Services and the Lexington Interfaith Clergy Association, present this program from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight at Cary Hall. For more information or to register, call 781-861-0194.  2. "Stepping Up and Speaking Out": Youville Place's Challenging the Boundaries program series today features Dan Fenn, a Lexington resident who's been active in politics and government in many elected and appointed offices in Lexington and in President Kennedy's White House, was Founding Director of the Kennedy Library and Museum as well as Commissioner and Vice Chairman of the United States Tariff …

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Get Your Stitch On

If you knit, quilt, make costumes or clothes, crochet or are into any other form of fiber arts, then the 300th's Fiber Arts Committee wants you. They're meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday May 6 at St. Brigid's Parish Center.

The following was provided by the Lexington 300th Committee. If you sew, knit or stitch, and want to get involved in getting ready for Lexington's 300th anniversary, the 300th's Fiber Arts Committee is meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday May 6 in the library in the St. Brigid's Parish Center. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. From Massachusetts Avenue, the Parish Center is the building to the left of the church. The library is the first room on the right as you enter through the front doors on Massachusetts Avenue. The 300th celebration kicks off Friday, Sept. 21, with special events scheduled through Memorial Day weekend 2013. Anyone who knits, quilts, makes costumes or clothes, crochets or any other form of fiber arts should come May 6…

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Town Meeting OKs White House Stabilization, Other Capital Projects

A quick recap of articles and actions taken up during the sixth session of Lexington's annual Town Meeting, held Wednesday, April 11 at Cary Hall.

Capital projects and plans were the main business April 11 as Town Meeting appropriated funds to stabilize a portion of the White House and to improve streets and sidewalks around Estabrook School. Here's a quick recap of those and other actions during Wednesday night's sixth session of Lexington's annual Town Meeting at Cary Hall. Article 12 – Appropriate for Municipal Capital Projects and Equipment What it asked: To fund a number of capital projects, including What happened:  The Estabrook off-site sidewalk and street improvements was pulled out as Town Moderator Deborah Brown recused herself from that item. All appropriations were eventually approved, after a few commenters lamented the town’s propensity to plan and a Grove Street …

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Lexington's 300th: Make a Stitch in Time

Do you sew, knit or stitch? The Lexington 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee needs you.

The following was provided by the Lexington 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee. Looking for a fun way to help celebrate Lexington's 300th birthday of its incorporation? If you sew, knit or stitch, the 300th's Fiber Arts Committee is meeting at 3 p.m. April 1 at the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society (LACS), 130 Waltham St.  All enthusiasts are encouraged to participate. "This is one of the many ways to volunteer to make Lexington's 9-month birthday party a success," explained Jessie Steigerwald, committee co-chair.  The celebration kicks off Friday, Sept. 21, with special events scheduled through Memorial Day weekend 2013. Anyone who knits, quilts, makes costumes or clothes, crochets or any other form of  fiber arts should come with …

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Lexington's 300th: An Early Look at the Events Lineup

The Lexington 300th Celebrations Committee has provided an early look at its lineup of town-sponsored events.

It's not too early to mark your calendar with the events you want to attend during Lexington's nine-month celebration of the 300th anniversary of its incorporation as a town. A variety of events are planned to appeal to all ages and tastes, according to Tanya Morrisett and Jessie Steigerwald, events co-chairs. Susan Rockwell chairs the 300th Committee. Most events are free, although there will be some fundraising events to offset the costs of the celebration.  Some events will require free ticketing due to space limitations. Events sponsored by the town include: Sept. 21: Gala Ball Sept. 22: Opening Ceremonies                All Town photograph                           Community picnic                Country Fair                Community …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 2

Previewing CPC projects, a Human Rights Committee meeting and more today in Lexington.

1. Where Does That Money Go? The League of Women Voters First Friday Forum this morning will preview Community Preservation Committee proposals before they get to annual Town Meeting. Among the proposals up for discussion include upgrades to the Muzzey Senior Center and Cary Memorial Building and an accessible housing project at Greeley Village. The forum will be held from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. at Cary Memorial Library. 2. Fiber Arts for Lexington's 300th: The Lexington 300th Anniversary Fiber Arts Committee is meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society. There are a huge variety of committee projects, ranging from simple to complex; including pillow making, quilting, sewing costumes, knitting, and more. All …

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Lexington's 300th: Planning a Celebration for the Ages

A framework for the yearlong 300th anniversary festivities is coming together and organizers are planning to celebrate the town's past, present and future.

  Proud as it is of its storied past, Lexington will also honor its present and future during a nearly yearlong 300th Anniversary Celebration kicking off this September and culminating Memorial Day Weekend of 2013. A framework is shaping up with opening ceremonies beginning Sept. 22 of this year and closing ceremonies in the evening of Memorial Day, May 27 2013, but the people planning the festivities, members of the 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee, say there’s still room for volunteers and ideas to join the fun. A website promoting the events is in the works. Stay tuned for links. Opening events, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 22, include opening ceremonies at Cary Hall and Lexington High School, an all-town photograph, a country …

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