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Friday, January 25, 2013

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Five Things: A Jazz Guitar Jubilee Today, a Blood Drive Tomorrow

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

1. Jazz Guitar Jubilee: At 7 p.m. tonight at First Parish, Lexington Community Education presents: Jazz Guitar Jubliee: An Evening featuring Bucky Pizzarelli, Howard Alden and Jon Wheatley. Costs $10. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted for today is the Bridge School Site Council at 8 a.m. at the school. 3. Blood Drive Tomorrow: From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, there will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive at 2 Militia Drive. To reserve your preferred  appointment time contact the Red Cross at 1-800-GIVELIFE / http://www.givelife.org/. 4. Do You Get Daily, Weekly and Breaking News in Your Inbox? If the answer to that question was "No," then you're missing out and need to …

Thursday, January 24, 2013

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Weekend Planner: All Kinds of Concerts

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. Jazz Guitar Jubliee Where/When: First Parish in Lexington Unitarian Universalist, 7 Harrington Road, Lexington; 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 25 Why Go:  Because Lexington Community Education is presenting "Jazz Guitar Jubliee: An Evening featuring Bucky Pizzarelli, Howard Alden and Jon Wheatley." Pricing: $10 2. Concord Orchestra Young Artist Concert Where/When: Concord Orchestra, 51 Walden St, Concord; 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 25 and Saturday, Jan. 26 Why Go: The Concord Orchestra, conducted by Richard Pittman, …

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Five Things: Challenging Stereotypes, a Concert and an Author Talk

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

1. The Truth About Girls and Boys: Challenging Toxic Stereotypes About Our Children: Lexington Community Education presents an evening with Caryl Rivers and Rosalind C. Barnett, authors of the book The Truth About Girls and Boys, at 7 p.m. tonight at Lexington High School. Costs $10, and pre-registration is recommended -- do so by contacting Lexington Community Education at 781-862-8043. 2. All Town Winter Band Festival II: Lexington High’s Symphonic Band, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble join Clark Middle School, Bridge, Bowman and Harrington Elementary Schools in this evening’s concert, at 7:30 p.m. at LHS. Costs $5. 3. Natalie Dykstra Discusses Her New Book, Clover Adams: A Gilded and Heartbreaking Life: At 7 p.m. tonight at Cary Library…

Friday, January 4, 2013

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Five Things: Public Safety, Poetry and More

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

1. First Friday Forum: The League of Women Voters of Lexington's First Friday Forum, to be held at 9:15 a.m. this morning at Cary Memorial Library, will focus on Lexington’s Public Safety Network and how our community handles different types of safety issues including crisis intervention.Police Chief Mark Corr, Fire Chief John Wilson and Human Services Director Charlotte Rogers will present. 2. Poems For My Coloring Book: At 7 p.m. tonight at the Lexington Depot, this Lexington Community Education event promises "A Celebration of Sound & Vision" featuring a reading by Lexington poet Marcia Steere and music of the Wayside Quartet, a Concord-based outfit that performs classical and popular music. Costs $5 and you can register using a …

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

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Five Things: Parent Conferences at LHS and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Jan. 2 in Lexington.

1. Winter Vacation is Over: The Lexington Public Schools are back in session today, except for Lexington High students, who have another day off thanks to parent conferences. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town webiste, public meetings posted for today include the Council on Aging at 3 p.m. at the Senior Center, the Trustees of Cary Memorial Library at 5 p.m. at the library and the Design Advisory Committee at 7:30 p.m. at Cary Hall. 3. Lexington Community Education Winter 2013 Classes Now Online: So check them out here. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and engagement, like Lexington Patch on Facebook. Over there, we'll be asking questions, looking for feedback and continuing the conversation with the …

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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

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Five Things: Open Studios, Community Education and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Dec. 26 in Lexington.

1. A Call for Artists: The Lexington Arts and Crafts Society put the call out, and there are only a few more weeks to apply for LACS' fifth annual Open Studios. Artists who live, work or are affiliated with the art community in Lexington are invited to to participate on April 27 and 28 of next year, but you've gotta apply now. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, there are no public meetings posted for today. 3. Lexington Community Education Winter 2013 Classes Now Online: So check them out here. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and engagement, like Lexington Patch on Facebook. Over there, we'll be asking questions, looking for feedback and continuing the conversation with the Lexington community. …

Friday, December 21, 2012

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Five Things: A Photo Exhibit, Meetings and More

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

1. Photo Exhibit--The Women of Panama & Their Stories: Hancock United Church of Christ is hosting a photo essay collection, curated by Sustainable Harvest International, featuring the words and photos of 22 rural Panamanian women working with SHI to improve the lives of their families and communities. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town webiste, public meetings posted for today include the 2020 Vision Committee at 7:45 a.m. at the Town Office Building and the Sustainable Lexington Committee at 2:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building. 3. Lexington Community Education Winter 2013 Classes Now Online: So check them out here. 4. Do You Get Daily, Weekly and Breaking News in Your Inbox? If the answer to that question was "No," then …

Monday, December 3, 2012

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Five Things: 'Corporations are Not People,' Tax Talk and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know Dec. 3 in Lexington.

1. 'Corporations Are Not People:' At 7 p.m. tonight at First Parish, Lexington Community Education presents an evening with Jeff Clements, a Concord resident an president and co-founder of Free Speech for People, a national, non-partisan campaign to challenge the creation of Constitutional rights for corporations, overturn Citizens United v FEC. Costs $10. 2. Selectmen to Vote Tax Rate, Leary House Demo: According to the town webiste, the Board of Selectmen is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. tonight at the Town Office Building and its agenda includes a proposed HOME Project and update on the housing production plan, voting the fiscal 2013 tax rate, liquor license renewals and approval of the Leary House democlition by LexHAB. 3. Tar Sands …

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

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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.…

Friday, October 26, 2012

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Five Things: Spooky Hayrides and Indian Classical Music

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

1. Spooky Hayrides: With the harvest nearly done for the season the folks at Wilson Farm noticed lots of unusual activity in the fields. It seems a giant has taken up farming, a monster is rumored to be eating whole tractors, and they even thought we saw a UFO crash the other day. Don't believe it? Head over to the farm on Pleasant Street between 3 and 4:45 p.m. to hop on a tractor and see for yourself. 2. The Sound & Spirit of India's Classical Music: At 7 p.m., tonight at Follen Community Church, Lexington Community Education presents an evening recital and lecture by New England Conservatory's Peter Row and special guest Akshay Navaladi. Costs $10. 3. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for …

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