With Thanksgiving FEASTival, LFM Hosts Last-Minute Shopping Event

In three years, the Lexington Farmers Market annual FEASTival is fast becoming a local holiday tradition.

Hurricane Sandy might have washed out the Lexington Farmers Market’s last regularly scheduled market day of the year, but that wicked superstorm can’t touch this Tuesday’s Thanksgiving FEASTival. In just three years, the LFM’s FEASTival, held the Tuesday before Thanksgiving at Seasons Four in East Lexington, has already become a bit of an annual holiday tradition. This year’s will be held from 12 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 20. “It gives shoppers a chance to see some of their favorite farmers and vendors one last time, shop for local, fresh products and stock up on special items before winter,” said Leslie Wilcott Henrie for the LFM. “In addition to turkey, wine, vegetables, baked goods and treats for the Thanksgiving table, many shoppers pick up …

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Bikeway Section Closed for Repair

A section of the bikeway will be closed during the workday this week as the DPW repairs drainage problems.

The following announcement was provided by Peggy Enders from Lexington's Bicycle Advisory Committee. The Department of Public Works has announced the closure of section of the Bikeway between Seasons Four and Maple Street from Feb. 6 to Feb. 10, during the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. The section between Fottler and Bow Street will be open, however there are gravel trenches, so use with caution. The work being done is to repair drainage problems along the Bikeway, and so users should be alert to periodic closures. Questions? Contact Dave Cannon at the DPW, dcannon@lexingtonma.gov.

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Grinch-Like Activities Grab Police Attention in Lexington

LPD is looking into break-ins at a local nursery and holiday hotspot, as well as the reported theft of 100 glass ornaments.

Police in Lexington are investigating a mild rash of Grinch-like activities last week. According to a police reports, officers responded to reported breaking-and-enterings at Shemin Nurseries and Seasons Four last Wednesday, Dec. 7. A report of stolen glass ornaments came in that same day.  In the case of Shemin Nurseries, which offered a year-end blowout sale that ended yesterday, someone reportedly entered the Massachusetts Avenue business through a rear window and stole several items. Police declined to reveal what reported missing, citing an ongoing investigation. At Seasons Four—or Christmas City at this time of year—police responded to a reported breaking-and-entering in which someone apparently entered the building through a …

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PHOTOS: FEASTival Shoppers Score Turkeys, Trimmings and More

If it looks like Christmas but sells like Thanksgiving, it must be the Lexington Farmers Market's second annual FEASTival at Seasons Four.

The second annual Thanksgiving FEASTival, held at Seasons Four from noon to 4 p.m. yesterday was a success, and a great way to get the holiday turkey, a few veggies and herbs to complete the holiday meal. The kiosks, tables and tents were parked in and outside Seasons Four, which allowed visitors to think beyond tomorrow's turkey and into next month's festivities. Mid-afternoon, dozens of high school singers to visitors as they attempt to raise money for a trip to Europe in April 2012. There were other events and a lot to keep everyone busy and buying. What a great new Lexington tradition. Thank you to the LFM managers for putting this together. You'd think after all that work this summer they'd be exhausted, but no, they managed to put …

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Thanksgiving FEASTival a Place for Holiday Shopping and Socializing

The holiday season is here and entertaining aint easy. So Patch is looking around Lexington for tips to help make your holidays a little easier, more exciting and extra tasty. Tuesday's Thanksgiving FEASTival offers one-stop shopping.

With Thanksgiving dinner less than a week away, hosts and guests alike are at least beginning to shop around for ingredients, gifts, desserts and main dishes. On Tuesday, the Lexington Famers Market will give locals a chance to do all of the above. The regular market season ended about a month ago, but the LFM bounces back on Tuesday with its second annual Thanksgiving FEASTival, a four-hour market to be held from 12 to 4 p.m. at Seasons Four on Mass Ave.  More than 20 vendors are participating and their wares will include everything from kale to chocolate. While LFM organizers do advise customers to pre-order with their favorite farmers and vendors, it’s a safe bet there will be plenty available for pickup.  “What our goal was is for …

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