A peek at five local 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. Musketaquid 2012 Winter Solstice Where/When: Old Calf Pasture, 240 Lowell Rd, Concord; 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 21 Why Go: It's a chance to gather around the blazing riverside solstice fire with warm song and good friendship to celebrate light on this darkest night. Pricing: Free 2. A Musical Tribute To Rock Guitar HeroesWhere/When:Concord's Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Sq, Concord; 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 21 Why Go: It's a show featuring Tom Yates on guitar and vocals, Rick Maida on bass and Mike Avery on drums. …
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240 Lowell Rd, Concord, MA
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48 Monument Sq, Concord, MA
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1727 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
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130 Waltham St, Lexington, MA
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41 Berkeley St, Boston, MA
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The start of winter, a chance to win money for the schools, Santa spotting and more today in and around Lexington.
1. Combine School and Holiday Spirit: There's still time to get out the lights and holly and decorate your house for a chance to win $100,000 for the Lexington Public Schools in Patch's Deck the House contest. We're looking for the most decked-out house in all of Patchland and you have until Dec. 26 to nominate your home by uploading a photo to the contest entry form on the site. Then, from Dec. 30 to Jan. 8 to vote for the winner. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Board of Assessors at 10:30 a.m. at the Town Office Building; the Estabrook School Site Council at 3:30 p.m. at the school and the Greenway Corridor Committee Task Group at 4 p.m. at the Town Office Building…
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Town Office Building
1625 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
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Estabrook Elementary School
117 Grove St, Lexington, MA
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Winter solstice celebration, selectmen sit for three meetings in one, high school sports action and more today in Lexington.
1. Winter Solstice: The winter solstice is tonight, or actually, really early tomorrow morning. At 12:30 a.m. tomorrow, Dec. 22, when the North Pole is tilted 23.5 degrees away from the sun, marks the official start of winter and the longest night/shortest day of the year. Traditionally, celebrations are held around the workd in recognition of a return to light as the days will begin to grow longer through the summer solistice. In Lexington, Pilgrim Congregational Church will host a Longest Night Service beginning with an organ concert at 7 p.m. 2. Busy Board of Selectmen: The Board of Selectmen will essentially hold three meetings this evening, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Department of Public Works. First, the selectmen will receive an …
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Pilgrim Congregational Church
55 Coolidge Ave, Lexington, MA
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Department of Public Works
201 Bedford St, Lexington, MA
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Lexington High School
251 Waltham St, Lexington, MA
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