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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Outstanding Youth, White Tricorne, Minuteman Cane to be Awarded Tonight

Due to the Patriots’ Day schedule shakeup, Lexington's annual outstanding citizen awards will all be announced at 7 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, April 10.

Patch Facts

5 Things, Annual Awards Presented and Town Meeting Reconvenes Tonight

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on April 10 in Lexington.

1. Town Meeting Reconvenes Tonight: At 7:30 p.m. at Cary Hall. 2. Awards Awarded Before That: Prior to the start of Town Meeting, at 7 p.m. in Cary Hall, there will be the featured presentation of Lexington's three annual awards, the White Tricorne Hat, the Minuteman Cane and the Outstanding Youth awards. 3. Gasland Documentary Film: At 7 p.m. tonight at Cary Library,, the Lexington Global Warming Action Coalition is hosting a viewing of the multi-award winning documentary about the process of fracking, made by Jeff Fox, inspired when a gas company came to his hometown. 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 …

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Lexington's Annual Awards to be Presented Tomorrow

Due to the Patriots’ Day schedule shakeup, the Lexington’s Outstanding Youth, Minuteman Cane and White Tricorne Hat awards will all be announced at 7 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, April 10.

Three annual awards, given out in recognition of Lexington residents who go above and beyond, are typically presented during Patriots’ Day morning ceremonies on the Battle Green. The recipients are later honored participants in the afternoon parade that follows. However, this year it’s going to be a little different. As a nod to the nine-month celebration of Lexington’s 300th anniversary, the afternoon parade has been pushed up from Monday to Sunday, which means the afternoon parade will actually be held before the morning ceremonies. And so, the White Tricorne Hat, Minuteman Cane and Outstanding Youth awards will all be presented at 7 p.m. this Wednesday, at Cary Hall. About the Awards The White Tricorne Hat is awarded to a current …

Saturday, February 16, 2013

White Tricorne Hat: Lexington Lions Club Looking for Nominations

Also announcing changes to the nomination and presentation plans for this year.

The following informaiton was provided by the Lexington Lions Club. The Lexington Lions Club will present, as it has each year since 1954, a White Tricorne Hat honoring an outstanding resident of Lexington. This year’s award will be presented by Lions Club President Stacy Sheehan. The Lions Club is now soliciting nominations for this honor from the public. The Lions Club has revised the 2013 White Tricorne Hat Nomination and Presentation Plans. Instead of presenting the 2013 Recipient on Patriots Day morning on the Battle Green, we will instead be presenting the award on Wednesday, April 10, at 7 p.m. at Cary Hall. The presentation will be made prior to the  start of that Town Meeting session. This will allow the 2013 White Tricorne …

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Get Out

Five Things To Do This Weekend: April 20 to 22

A look at what's going on in and around Lexington this weekend.

It’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. Fourth Massachusetts Poetry Festival Where/When: 161 Essex St, Salem; 10 a.m. Frirday, April 20, Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22 Why Go: Because 1,500 poets and poetry lovers to the city, will showcase a variety of extraordinary local and regional poets through readings, workshops, discussions and more. For more information about times and locations, check out the festival website: http://­masspoetry.­org. Pricing: Free 2. The Redcoats are Coming Where/When: St. …

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Reception for White Tricorne Hat, Outstanding Youth Award Recipients

The Lexington Lions Club will host a reception this Sunday, April 22, from 2 to 4 p.m.

On the Battle Green Monday morning, admid all of the town's Patriots' Day festivities, Lexington resident Eric Carlson was awarded the White Tricorne Hat and Leah Buckley and Matthew Smoot received 2012's Outstanding Youth of the Year awards. This Sunday, April 22, the Lexington Lions Club will host a reception for the receipients of the two awards from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Historical Society Building in the Lexington Depot.  The White Tricorne Hat has been awarded to an "outstanding" Lexington resident since 1954, and the Lions Club solicits for nominees each year. According to the award criteria the White Tricorne Hat Committee uses to judge nominees, the candidate must be a current resident of Lexington and not a major elected office …

Friday, February 24, 2012

Lions Club's Looking for White Tricorne Hat Nominations

Know any outstanding Lexingtonians? The Lions Club is now soliciting nominations for a resident to award with this year's White Tricorne Hat.

The following press release was provided by the Lexington Lions Club. On Patriots Day, April 16, 2012, the Lexington Lions Club will again present, as it has each year since 1954, a White Tricorne Hat honoring an outstanding resident of Lexington. Lions Club President Jonathan Doran will present this year’s award will be presented during the morning ceremonies on the Battle Green. The Lions Club is now soliciting nominations for this honor from the public. The award criteria that the White Tricorne Hat Committee uses to judge the nominees are as follows: First, the candidate must be a current resident of Lexington and not a major elected office holder. Secondly, the candidate must have demonstrated a dedication to the principles of …

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