Saturday, December 31, 2011
As is the case every year, 2011 had its share of ups and downs in Lexington. With this list, we're recalling some of our favorite feel-good stories from the past year. Let us know what you think and share your own in the comments section below.
Carnival Opens Early for Good Cause [VIDEO] Each year, before the public pours through its gates the Lexington Lions Club opens its annual Fourth of July Carnival to a couple hundred special guests – children and young adults from the Perkins School, the Carroll Center for the Blind and the Cotting School, along with their family members. Patch tagged along this year and captured the 55th grand opening on video. An Electric Announcement [VIDEO] The Commonwealth’s clean energy revolution took hold of Lexington’s Battle Green Friday, July 22 as energy conscious officials mustered to announce the award of 105 electric vehicle charging stations to 25 Massachusetts cities and towns. Lexington landed three electric-vehicle charging stations in …
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Center Recreation Complex
90 Worthen Rd, Lexington, MA
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Battle Green
Massachusetts Ave & Bedford St, Lexington, MA
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Minuteman Bikeway
Meriam St & Depot Pl, Lexington, MA
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Lexington High School
251 Waltham St, Lexington, MA
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Lexington Police Station
1575 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
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Friday, October 21, 2011
On the second anniversary for Molly Eisenberg's passing, from ovarian cancer at age 19, her family members are amazed how the annual Volley for Molly has been embraced by the community and surrounding towns.
Words always seem to fail us when it comes time to describe the appreciation we have for the annual Volley for Molly event, held last month at Lexington High School. All those in the stands are in awe of what Lexington High School Volleyball Coach Jane Bergin, her coaching staff and her committee of volunteers have accomplished the last three years. It means so much to Molly's peers, to the volleyball alumni, to their parents and to the new, younger generation of attendees, to come, to watch the games, to hear the crowd roar and to see a competitive girls' sport, perhaps for the first time. On the second anniversary for Molly's passing, Oct, 21, we are amazed at how this family night has been embraced by the greater Lexington community and…
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Mustangs players wore teal athletic gear to represent the official color of ovarian cancer awareness and held a raffle with proceeds going to ovarian cancer causes in the name of Molly Eisenberg, a former LHS student-athlete who died of ovarian cancer.
The following is a press release from Minuteman High School. On Oct. 8, a beautiful Saturday in Lexington, Minuteman High School had Homecoming Day with many enjoyable activities such as cross country, boys’ and girls’ soccer games and a football game. John Donato, athletic director for the Minuteman Mustangs, wanted it to be a special occasion, so he decided to have Homecoming Day dedicated to Team Molly, which was created in memory of Molly Eisenberg, a remarkable student athlete from Lexington. Molly, who attended Lexington High School, lost her battle with ovarian cancer at 19 in 2009. “Our school is a proud member of Team Molly and I felt it was a nice time to celebrate her memory and promote ovarian cancer awareness,” said Donato. …
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Minuteman High School
758 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA
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Friday, September 30, 2011
A best-of-five girls volley ball match between Lexington High and Reading, Volley for Molly is held in memory of former LHS student, Molly Eisenberg, who died in October 2009 from ovarian cancer.
The third annual Volley for Molly tips off tonight at Lexington High School, as the Minutemen will take on the Reading Rockets and ovarian cancer. The inaugural Volley for Molly was held in 2009, in recognition of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month and in honor of former star volleyball player Molly Eisenberg, who died that October from ovarian cancer. Once again, Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer, a national organization dedicated to research, patient support and raising awareness about ovarian cancer, has teamed with LHS and volleyball coach Jane Bergin to put on the third annual Volley for Molly. The inaugural event drew more than 1,000 people and raised almost $15,000 and last year's volley another $24,000 for ovarian cancer…
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Lexington High School
251 Waltham St, Lexington, MA
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Volley for Molly, an artists reception and more today in and around Lexingotn.
1. Looking for something to do tonight? Check out the third annual Volley for Molly at Lexington High School. The evening features a best-of-five competitive girls volleyball contest between LHS and Reading in honor of Molly Eisenberg, an LHS grad who died in 2009 from ovarian cancer at the age of 19. Proceeds from the event benefit Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer. 2. Another entertainment option is the See You, See Me opening reception over at the Belmont Gallery of Art. It's an artists reception for a juried show of portrait art featuring works created by 47 regional artists include various media. The free event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. 3. The Trash and Recycling Collection Task Force is scheduled to meet at 8:30 a.m. today at …
Sunday, July 24, 2011
The third annual “Volley for Molly” tournament for Ovarian Cancer will be held Sept. 30 at Lexington High School.
The following is a press release from Jane Bergin, volleyball coach at LHS. Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer, a national organization dedicated to research, patient support and raising awareness about ovarian cancer, has rejoined forces with Lexington High School for the third annual “Volley for Molly.” A high school volleyball tournament fundraiser during September, Volley for Molly is held in memory of former LHS student, Molly Eisenberg, who passed away in October 2009 from ovarian cancer at age 19. In 2009 and in recognition of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, LHS hosted the inaugural Volley for Molly in honor of their friend and former star player Molly Eisenberg. Led by her previous volleyball coach, Jane Bergin, who …
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Lexington High School
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