Lexington’s 300th: Behold the Golden Tricorns

Forget ‘Game of Thrones.’ We’ve got Game of Golden Tricorns.

  Like leaves on trees and budding flowerbeds, tricorn hats are a harbinger of springtime in Lexington. Except only this year they’re going to look at little different. As part of Lexington’s 300th anniversary celebration and the LexCelebrate! Incorporation Weekend, a smattering of the three-cornered hats will have a golden hue on Saturday, March 16, as a dozen event organizers will don decorated hats and additional golden gilded tricons will be displayed in the art wing at Lexington High. Following the LexCelebrate! Festivities, the golden tricorns will disappear, temporarily, to become a part of a townwide game of hide-and-seek. You can read more about the game here on Patch, but the gist of it is that a dozen or better of these golden …

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Lexington's 300th: A Look at Opening Day Ceremonies

Country Fair, Race Through Time, Blue Ribbon Contests and more fun-filled festivities are on tap for Sept. 22.

The folllowing was provided by the Lexington 300th Committee. As part of the Opening Day Events, on Sept. 22, Lexington 300th's Country Fair will feature activities, performances, contests and handicrafts for all to enjoy. The Fair will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. There's still time to sign up for the Blue Ribbon Contests which showcase the gardening and cooking talents of your Lexington neighbors, including special categories for children. Judges will taste delectable entries such as family favorite corn dishes and tastiest tomato, and size up the wildest sunflower or oddest homegrown vegetable. Please click here for the Blue Ribbon Contest Entry Form. Children are invited to participate in a variety of field games ranging from an …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 22

Citizens Academy signups, scavenger hunting and more today in Lexington.

1. Lexington Citizens' Acadmey Coming Up: The fourth annual Lexington Citizens’ Academy will begin in mid-September. The 10-session Academy is specifically designed to familiarize citizens with the departments and services of Town government. Sessions will be held mainly on Tuesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For further information, or to register, please contact Michelle Stevens in the Town Manager’s Office, at mstevens@lexingtonma.gov, or via phone at (781) 862-0500 x 209. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, there are no public meetings posted for today. 3. Scavengers Celebrating Lexington's 300th: As part of the celebrations for Lexington's 300th anniversary, a townwide scavenger hunt began in July, with …

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