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Five Things: Cronin Lecture, Shop at Wilson Farm to Support Bowman

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on March 22 in Lexington.

1. Shop at Wilson Farm to Support Bowman School: Due to the snow this past Tuesday, Bowman School's "Shop at Wilson Farm Day" has been rescheduled to today. The way it works is, if you present a flyer to the cashier at Wilson Farm during normal business hours today, then 20 percent of your pre-tax subtotal will be donated to Bowman School. You can pick up a special flyer from the school, or by downloading directly from Wilson Farm's website. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Bridge School Site Based Council at 8 a.m. at the school and the Minuteman Cane Award Selection Committee at 1 p.m. at the Town Office Building. 3. Cronin Lecture: Separation of Church and State in …

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Five Things: Building Bird Houses, Toastmasters, Meetings and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Feb. 21 in Lexington.

1. Build a Bird House Workshop: At 1 p.m. today at Wilson Farm, you can build and decorate your own birdhouse for your local feathered friends. Costs $10. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According ot the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Communications Advisory Committee at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building and the Bicycle Advisory Committee at 7 p.m. at Cary Hall. 3. Lexington Toastmasters Weekly Meeting: Is at 12 p.m. today at Cambridge Savings Bank. 4. Attention Lexington Business Owners: Follow these easy steps laid out in this video to claim your business listing on Patch, and you'll be able to check stats on ratings, respond to reviews, edit and add info and manage photos and other media. 5. Sunny Day, Clear…

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Five Things: A Pizza and Cupcake Workshop at Wilson Farm, Kids Eat Free at Qdoba

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Feb. 19 in Lexington.

1. Pizza and Cupcake Workshop: At 12 p.m. today, Wilson Farm is hosting a pizza and cupcake workshop during which the farm will provide the dough and famously fresh toppings for your pizza masterpiece. And, while that's cooking, the icing and toppings to decorate, not one, but 2 delicious cupcakes. Costs $10 per pserson; RSVP by calling 781-862-3900. 2. Today In Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission at 7 p.m. at the Town Office Building. 3. Kids Eat Free at Qdoba! After 2 p.m. today at Qdoba Mexican Grill on Bedford Street, purchase 1 adult entree and get up to 2 free kids meals. 4. Do You Get Daily, Weekly and Breaking News in Your Inbox? If the …

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You Can Support Lexington Schools by Shopping Local

A Lexington business has begun its annual "Shop at Wilson Farm Day" to support 21 local schools, including 11 here in Lexington.

The following announcement was provided by Wilson Farm. Wilson Farm’s annual “Shop at Wilson Farm Day” Fundraiser started this past Wednesday, Jan. 9. Now in its ninth year, the fundraiser is seeking to raise over $16,000 for local area schools, a hefty increase from the $5,000 raise in the 2005 (the first year). Since its inception, Shop at Wilson Farm Day, has helped more than 30 different schools, raising $91,397 to help supplement school budgets. If Wilson Farm is able to help raise this years goal of $16,000, then it will break the $100,000 donation mark. This year’s participating schools include 21 schools, 11 of which are from right here in Lexington. Each school receives a special day, where parents, staff, teachers and other …

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Five Things: Historical Commission Talks Demo, Gingerbread and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Dec. 13 in Lexington.

1. Historical Commission and Demo Hearings: Among the demolition hearings on the Historical Commission's agenda, beginning at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Cary Hall is 48 Outlook Drive, reportedly the last of the land Fair Oaks estate that was built to be "preserved or all time."  2. Gingerbread Fun at Wilson Farm: From 3 to 6 p.m. today, Wilson Farm is hosting a hands-on Gingerbread Workshop, which includes a fully assembled house and everything you would need to decorate it. 3. Other Public Meetings: According to the town website, other public meetings posted for today include the Tree Committee at 7:30 a.m. at the DPW Building, the Board of Assessors at 8:30 a.m. at the Town Office Building, the Community Preservation Committee at 2 p.m. at the…

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Wilson's: Real Trees are the Right Choice for Christmas

According to the folks over at Wilson Farm, there are many reasons to love your Christmas tree this season.

The following was provided by Wilson Farm in Lexington. For nearly 50 years, Wilson Farm in Lexington has helped local area residents deck their halls with gorgeous real trees for Christmas. These terrific tannenbaums are the best choice for celebrating Christmas as they provide a wonderful texture and scent not duplicated by artificial trees and are good for the environment and the economy. Here are a few reasons why: Go Real this Holiday With their unmistakable and unduplicated holiday scent and natural texture, fresh trees create lasting holiday memories. Not only are they gorgeous to look at, but they’re good for the environment, create jobs here in the United States, and help support local businesses. If you live in the Lexington area…

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Building Holiday Traditions in Gingerbread

With the holiday season upon us, enjoy these gingerbread tips and recipes provided by Wilson Farm.

  This year’s tercentennial in Lexington has everyone thinking about the town’s history. One needs look no further than the Battle Green, Munroe Tavern or Buckman Tavern to realize that Lexington has a rich sense of history and tradition. It reminds us that tradition starts with a single action. Why not start your own tradition this holiday season and build a legacy of fun and excitement that can be passed from generation to generation. It doesn’t need to be as historic as the “shot heard ‘round the world,” but it can start with something as simple and family friendly as gingerbread. Gingerbread has its roots firmly planted in Europe. When ginger first arrived in the eleventh century it was delivered to Europe by trade routes that were …

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VIDEO: Blueberry Goat Farm Keeps Dairy Local

The owner of Bedford Blueberry Goat Farm, Ann Kiessling, makes about 4 gallons of goat milk a day and sells it to three area markets, including Wilson Farm in Lexington.

  The Bedford Blueberry Goat Farm began as a retirement project for Bedford resident Ann Kiessling, but it came to fruition before she and her husband could retire.  As of Oct. 16., when Kiessling received a liscence to pasteurize from the Board of Health, the Bedford Blueberry Goat Farm is Massachusetts' only goat micro-dairy producing milk as opposed to cheese. "This is our retirement project, but the thing is it's gotten of the ground before we even retired," Kiessling said. "It took us two years for us to get it off the ground." With only 13 goats of which only six are milking, one part of being a micro-dairy means that the farm does not have to come under regulation of the Food and Drug Administration. "Because we have so few animals …

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PHOTOS: Wilson Farm's the Best of the Best

The Lexington institution was named 2012 Retailer of the Year by the Retailers Association of Massachusetts.

  Wilson Farm in Lexington has been named the 2012 Retailer of the Year by the Retailers Association of Massachusetts. The association, which supports businesses all over the Commonwealth, selects one Retailer of the Year each year.   Winners are chosen based on their quality of offerings, customer service, and innovation within their industry. Past winners have included Hunt’s Photo and Video, Royal Jewelers of Andover, Fern’s Country Store in Carlisle, and others. Wilson Farm is this years recipient based on their commitment to local agriculture, customer service, diversity of offerings, and their vision of a modern farm stand, according to the Retailers Association of Massachusetts. While this is Wilson Farm’s first time winning the …

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Five Things: Spooky Hayrides and Indian Classical Music

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

1. Spooky Hayrides: With the harvest nearly done for the season the folks at Wilson Farm noticed lots of unusual activity in the fields. It seems a giant has taken up farming, a monster is rumored to be eating whole tractors, and they even thought we saw a UFO crash the other day. Don't believe it? Head over to the farm on Pleasant Street between 3 and 4:45 p.m. to hop on a tractor and see for yourself. 2. The Sound & Spirit of India's Classical Music: At 7 p.m., tonight at Follen Community Church, Lexington Community Education presents an evening recital and lecture by New England Conservatory's Peter Row and special guest Akshay Navaladi. Costs $10. 3. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for …

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