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SUMMARY:Summer Basketball Clinic for Special Needs
DESCRIPTION:Unified Hoops is an adaptive basketball clinic led by local high school student-athletes and a professional coach. The program provides basketball instruction\, skill development\, and fun games in a supportive and inclusive environment for children and young adults with special needs. \nThanks to our community support\, the clinic was run with great success in the summer of 2025. In 2026\, we will continue to keep our fees minimum to cover facility costs. All net proceeds from this program will be donated to AllStars Learning for Special Needs\, a Lexington-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping neurodiverse children and young adults develop social\, life\, and pre-vocational skills through inclusive community programs. \nParticipants:\nAges 8–23 of all ability levels are welcome. \nDates: \nJuly 13\, 17\, 20\, 24\, 27\, and 31\nMondays & Fridays\, 6:00–7:30 PM\, over 3 weeks in July. \nLocation: \nFidelity House\, 25 Medford St.\, Arlington\, MA \nCost:\n$60 for all six sessions \nLimited spots available; sign up here: \nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/unified-hoops-clinic–2026
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LOCATION:Fidelity House\, 25 Medford St.\, Arlington\, MA\, 02474
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SUMMARY:Blood Drive (Knights of Columbus)
DESCRIPTION:I’m Agastya\, a college student and volunteer with the American Red Cross. We are currently in a National Blood Shortage\, with blood supply dropping 35% in just one month! I am running a blood drive in Lexington to combat this shortage. Here are the details: \nMake an Appointment: Schedule a Blood\, Platelet or Plasma Donation | American Red Cross \nDepending on how many pints I collect\, I could receive scholarships to pay my college tuition! Therefore\, your support not only helps patients in hospitals across the nation\, but also funds my education so I can continue doing this in the future. \nLet’s fight our blood shortage together!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/blood-drive-knights-of-columbus/
LOCATION:Knights of Columbus\, 177 Bedford St\, Levington\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Candlelight Garden Concerts series at Hancock church concludes Wednesday\, July 22nd  featuring Gypsy Jazz with Swing 440!
DESCRIPTION:The Swing440 duo\, violinist Tomoko Iwamoto and guitarist Jack Soref\, bring the spirited tradition of Gypsy jazz to life\, drawing inspiration from the legendary Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. Their vibrant sound—rooted in the swing era of the 1930’s and ’40s—is infused with a contemporary flair that’s sure to get toes tapping and audiences dancing! \n  \nSwing 440 brings the spirited tradition of Gypsy jazz to life\, drawing inspiration from the legendary Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. Their vibrant sound—rooted in the swing era of the 1930s and ’40s—is infused with a contemporary flair that’s sure to get toes tapping and audiences dancing. \nLed by violinist and arranger Tomoko Iwamoto\, a Berklee College of Music graduate in Jazz Composition\, Swing 440 offers fresh takes on classic Gypsy jazz tunes\, adding inventive twists that keep the tradition both alive and evolving. The band’s distinctive instrumentation—featuring violin and clarinet—creates a rich\, nuanced blend that’s as intricate as it is accessible. Tomoko also contributes original compositions that feel like timeless standards\, seamlessly woven into the set. \nSince forming in 2013\, Swing 440 has been a fixture in the New England music scene\, performing at concert series and festivals such as The Fugitive Productions at Sanctuary\, Newtonville Jazz Festival\, Mandorla Music at the Eustis Estate\, 19 Carter Summer Series\, the Cultural Center of Cape Cod\, Brookline Village Fair\, Dot Jazz Series\, WICN 90.5 FM at Mechanics Hall\, and more. They’ve also graced the stages of intimate venues like the Homegrown and New Revival Coffeehouses. \nSwing 440 has released two highly regarded albums: Why Why (2017) and Yo-ki Swing (2019)\, both showcasing their dynamic energy\, musicianship\, and love for the genre.
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LOCATION:Hancock Church\, 1912 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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