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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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5 Things: Special US Senate Primary is Today

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on April 30 in Lexington.

1. Special US Senate State Primary: The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today in Lexington as Massachusetts voters will decide the the Democrat and Republican candidates who will face off in the general election this June for the right to fill the seat John Kerry vacated upon his appointment as Secretary of State. 2. Gluten-Free Desserts: At 7 p.m. tonight at Community Nursery School, Lexington Community Education will present a hands-on class to make (and sample) three gluten-free desserts: Ginger custard, Brownies, and Banana Bread. Materials fee of $10 is payable to instructor at class, but pre-registration is required, using a MasterCard or VISA, by calling Lexington Community Ed at 781-862-8043. 3. Today in Public Meetings: …

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5 Things: The 'Cult of Thinness' and the 'Patron Saint of Lost Dogs'

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on April 25 in Lexington.

1. 'Patron Saint of Dogs,' by Nick Trout:" At 7 p.m. tonight at Cary Memorial Library, Trout will discuss his latest book, "The Patron Saint of Lost Dogs." Seating is limited, and will be on a first come, first served basis. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include: LexHAB at 7 a.m. at the group's offices at 4 Militia Drive, the Retirement Board at 8 a.m. at Cary Memorial Library, the School Committee at 7 p.m. at the School Administration Building, the 2020 Vision's subcommittee on demographic change at 7:30 p.m. at Cary Hall, the Housing Partnership Board at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building, the Board of Appeals at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building and Lexington's …

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5 Things: Stop Motion Animation and Perennial Plant Propagation

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

1. Stop Motion Animation Class: At 4 p.m. today at Lexington High School, students in grades 3 through 6 can learn the science of stop-motion animation by making two short films of their own in this program run by Empow Learning. Call Lexington Communtiy Education at 781-862-8043 for cost information.  2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town webite, public meetings posted for today include the ad hoc Townwide Facilities Master Planning Committee at 8:30 a.m. at the DPW Building, the Board of Assessors at 6 p.m. at the Town Office Building, the Board of Selectmen at 6 p.m. at the Town Office Building, the Appropriation Committee at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building and the Town Celebration Committee at 7 p.m. at the DPW …

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5 Things: A Book Drive and Lexington Community Ed's Spring Catalog

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on April 4 in Lexington.

1. Lexington Community Education's Spring 2013 Catalog is Available Online: You can check it out here. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the ad hoc School Transportation & Safety Study Committee at 9 a.m. at the LPS Administration Building, the Clarke Middle School Site Council at 3:15 p.m. at the school, the Commission on Disability at 5:45 p.m. at the Town Office Building, the Diamond School Council at 6:30 p.m. at the school, the Historic Districts Commission at 7 p.m. at the Town Office Building, the Tourism Committee's Antony Working Group at 7 p.m. at Cary Hall and the Special Education Parent Advisory Council at 7:30 p.m. at Lexington High. 3. Lexington Youth …

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Five Thing: An Evening with Mary Robinson, Thrifty Threads and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on March 11 in Lexington.

1. An Evening with Mary Robinson: At 7 p.m. tonight at Lexington High School, Lexington Community Education presents "Everybody Matters: An Evening with Mary Robinson," a Presidential Medal of Freedom recepient and voice for human rights. The event is co-sponsored by Lexington Community Education, Back Pages Books and the Brandeis University Heller School Program in Coexistence and Conflict Studies. Pre-registration, using a VISA or MasterCard, is strongly recommended by contacting Lexington Community Education at 781-862-8043. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According ot the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Lexington 300th Anniversary Celebraiton Committee at 12:30 p.m. at Cary Hall, the Transportation Advisory …

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Five Things: Exploring the Immigrant Experience and an Evening with Jill Stein

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Feb. 28 in Lexington.

1. An Evening With Jill Stein: At 7 p.m. tonight at the Lexington Depot, Lexington Community Education will present "Rescuing Our Economy, Climate & Democracy: An Evening with Green Party Candidate Jill Stein." A Lexington resident and Green Party presidential candidate, Stein will discuss her proposal for a Green New Deal that would end unemployment while greening the economy. Costs $10; preregister using a MasterCard or VISA by contacting Lexington Community Education at 781-862-8043. 2. Our Stories: Exploring the Immigrant Experience: At 7 p.m. tonight, Cary Memorial Library invites you to hear representatives of the immigrant community in Lexington share their family stories. Special guest speakers will be Yefim Somin (Soviet Union),  …

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Five Things: Girls Hoops, Food Choices and Global Warming

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Feb. 27 in Lexington.

1. LHS Girls Hoops Host Boston Latin: Lexington High varsity girls basketball team will look to punctuate a successful 2012-2013 campaign with a postseason run and it begins at 7 p.m. tonight, when the Minutemen host Boston Latin in the first round to the MIAA Division 1 North tournament. 2. 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 Town Celebrations Committee at 7 p.m. at the DPW Buildig, the Tourism Committee's Antony Working Group at 7 p.m. at Cary Hall, the Recreation Committee at 7 p.m. at the Town Office Building and the Planning Board at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building. 3. Food …

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Five Things You Need to Know on Presidents Day in Lexington

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

1. It's Presidents Day: Which means all municipal offices are closed, Lexpress does not operate, the compost facility os closed and trash and recycling collection is delayed. 2. Babe Ruth Registration is Open: The Lexington Babe Ruth League is conducting online registration for the Spring 2013 season for 13 to 15-year-old players. To register a player or to request to manage, coach or otherwise volunteer, visit: http://lexington.baberuthonline.com. 3. Lexplorations 2013 Catalog is Online: Lexington Community Education's complete Lexplorations catalog (with printable registration form) is available online at www.lexingtoncommunityed.org and will soon be mailed to all Lexington residents. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and…

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Five Things: A Soldier's Heart, Science at the Library and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Feb. 5 in Lexington.

1. War and the Soul: A Soldier's Heart--An Evening with Edward Tick: At 7 p.m. tonight at the Depot, Lexington Community Education will present 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. Science Cafe @ Cary Library with Special Guest Scientist, Dr. Vladimir Bulovic: Cary Memorial Library will host the third in its series of Science Café programs at 7 p.m. tonight, this one focusing on technologies now being developed which will provide transformational energy-efficient solutions for the future. Guest scientist Vladimir Bulović is a professor of electrical engineering at MIT, leading…

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