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Guitar Heroes, Nano Science, Photography and More

A peek at five events this weekend around 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. Dodgeball Where/When: Giorgio's Health and Fitness, 31 Union Ave, Sudbury; 6:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 28 Why Go: This one's for the kids -- ages 6 and older, that is. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. there's a full night of dodgeball, fun and free pizza. Pricing: $15  2. A Musical Tribute To Rock Guitar Heroes Where/When: Concord's Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Sq, Concord; 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 28 Why Go: Forget the video game: Friday night at the Colonial Inn, the Workingmans Band -- Tom Yates, Rick Maida and Mike Avery…

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Fall Fairs, Concerts, Photography and a Flag Retirement Ceremony

A roundup of some of this weekend's activities around the Lexington area.

t’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Lexington 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 in Lexington and beyond. 1. Fall Fair – First Church Bedford Where/When: First Church of Christ Congregational, 25 Great Rd, Bedford; 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10 Why Go: This year’s Fall Fair will feature Christmas and holiday decorations in the Yuletide Treasures Room, as well as handcrafted items, baked goods, used books and toys and white elephants. Fairgoers can also enjoy a light dinner and desserts on Friday evening, and dessert & coffee Saturday. …

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How to Photograph Fireworks This 4th of July

A Patch photographer gives advice on capturing the sparkle in the sky.

Capturing fireworks on camera is a challenge that can be mastered easily with the right equipment and settings on your camera.  Here is a short tutorial to help you capture the rockets' red glare this Fourth of July.   Equipment needed: Lexington's fireworks will be Thursday, July 5 at the annual Lions Club's Carnival, and there are several other fireworks displays around Boston over the next few days. Have a fireworks photo to share? Upload it to Patch!

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Patrick Ball

8:24 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012

Thanks for adding these tips! If anyone else out there has other suggestions, please feel free to add them here. I'm sure I'm not the only one who could use a little advice on this one.   more ›

LACS Woodworkers Guild Presents: Branching Out

A juried art show hosted in cooperation with the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society's Photography Guild.

The following press release was provided by the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society. Each year we, the woodworkers guild at the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, host an annual show where we display our best handiwork of the year. This year we have branched out of the walls of the society and have extended an invitation to all local woodworkers to display their goods. Woodworking is a talent that is very difficult to make a successful career at. We invited local woodworkers as a way to support our local artisans. We have also partnered up with the newest LACS guild, the photography guild, to beautify the walls of the gallery during the show.  This show is sure to have you wondering how these artisans have the skill and patience to fabricate…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 26

Lexington Center plans and getting artsy with garden photography.

1. Lexington Center Streetscape plans will be on the agenda when the Board of Selectmen meet at 7 p.m. tonight at the Town Office Building. 2. Other public meetings posted for today include the Tourism Committee at 4 p.m. at Cary Memorial Building; the Trash and Recycling Collection Task Force at 1 p.m. at the Public Works Building and the Hastings Site Council at 7:45 a.m. at the Hastings School. 3. The Lexington Field and Garden Club will host a horticulture workshop from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Cary Memorial Library. Titled "Glorious Garden Photography," the workship features an experienced photog and gardener sharing tips on using artisitc elements in garden photography. 4. Oh, WOW. From 7 to 9 p.m. at the library, the Lexington Women…

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