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SUMMARY:Winter Coat Drive
DESCRIPTION:Coat Boston\, a Lexington-based nonprofit program providing new winter coats and accessories to Boston families in need\, will hold its annual coat drive from September 15 through November 8\, 2026. \nWorking in partnership with Boston Public Schools and Boston social service organizations\, Coat Boston distributes new winter coats\, hats\, and mittens to children and adults in underserved communities. The program operates from space provided by Hancock Church in Lexington. \nLast year\, Coat Boston distributed 2\,700 new coats and winter accessories. This year\, the organization hopes to collect 3\,000 coats as families face increasing economic challenges and the need for winter clothing continues to grow. \nCoat Boston was established in 2009 by City Mission Society of Boston and moved to Lexington four years ago after City Mission permanently closed. The program has continued its mission with the support of volunteers\, donors and community partners. \nCommunity members can help by donating new coats and winter accessories through November 8. Donations may be dropped off at Coat Boston\, 1912 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington. Information about the coat drive\, additional ways to donate and Coat Boston’s work is available at coatboston.org
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/winter-coat-drive/
LOCATION:Hancock Church\, 1912 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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SUMMARY:iNaturalist Observation Walk
DESCRIPTION:This walk is an opportunity to learn to use iNaturalist to observe and share biodiversity information in Lexington’s conservation land. iNaturalist is an online social network of people who care about biodiversity and want to contribute to knowledge and learn from each other. Data captured in iNaturalist has been used for many research projects across the globe. So far\, people in Lexington have made over 30\,000 observations comprising over 3360 species of plants\, birds\, bugs\, fungi etc in iNaturalist. The walk will take about 1.5 hours. \nPlease download the iNaturalist app to your phone (iPhone or Android) and create an account before you arrive.  \nMeet on Garfield Street near Garfield park\, parking available along the road. \nHeavy rain cancels. No dogs please.  \nLeader: Barbara Katzenberg – barbara.katzenberg@lexingtontmma.org\n 
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/inaturalist-observation-walk/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Citizens for Lexington Conservation":MAILTO:info@lexfarm.org
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SUMMARY:Art For All: pick-your-price sale at LexArt supports immigrant women
DESCRIPTION:Art For All\, a “pick your price” art sale\, comes to the Lexington Arts & Crafts Society. All money raised goes directly to the Association of Haitian Women in Boston (AFAB)\, which supports immigrant women affected by the federal termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS). \nLocal artists have donated original work to the cause. Buyers will be told each piece’s value as set by the artist\, then choose how much to pay. “The art you get is basically a thank you gift for your generous donation\,” said organizer Jeremy Fischer\, founder of Boston For All. \nPrevious Boston For All sales have raised more than $120\,000 for organizations working on abortion access\, housing justice and immigration justice. \nMore information: bostonforall.com
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/art-for-all-pick-your-price-sale-at-lexart-supports-immigrant-women/
LOCATION:Lexington Arts & Crafts Society\, 130 Waltham St\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T130000
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SUMMARY:Gazebofest! Free music in Hastings Park
DESCRIPTION:Porchfest was sadly rained out\, but a few groups are getting together on Sunday\, Oct. 18 for Gazebofest! \nFeaturing the LHS Jazz Combo\, Alix & Palin\, and Rock & Roll Coyote
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/gazebofest-free-music-in-hastings-park/
LOCATION:Hastings Park\, Corner of Massachusetts Ave. and Worthen Rd.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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SUMMARY:LexFUN!'s Fall Extravaganza and Halloween parade
DESCRIPTION:LexFUN!\, a nonprofit organization serving Lexington families since 1942\, invites families from Lexington and surrounding communities to its annual Fall Extravaganza at Center Playground. \n\n\n\nThis free\, family-friendly celebration features live music\, Halloween crafts and activities\, games hosted by local businesses and preschools\, and complimentary apple cider donuts. The first 100 attendees will receive a LexFUN! swag bag featuring items from local sponsors. \n\n\n\nFamilies are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and join the annual Halloween parade around the track at 3:45 p.m. \n\n\n\n“Fall Extravaganza is one of our favorite traditions because it brings families and local businesses together\,” said Liz Ryan\, president of LexFUN!. “We’re incredibly grateful to our sponsors and community partners who help make events like this possible.” \n\n\n\nMany of LexFUN!’s local business sponsors and community partners will host interactive tables and activities throughout the afternoon. \n\n\n\nDate: Sunday\, Oct. 18Time: 2–4 p.m.Halloween parade: 3:45 p.m.Location: Center Playground\, LexingtonParking: Along Worthen RoadAdmission: Free and open to the public
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexfun-fall-extravaganza-2026/
LOCATION:center playground\, (Corner of Clark St. & Park Dr.)\, Lexington
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SUMMARY:Attend the Lexington Refugee Assistance Program (LexRAP) Annual Fundraiser Dinner.
DESCRIPTION:Support Refugees and Asylum Seekers \nJoin us on Sunday\, October 18 from 5-8 p.m. as we gather at Follen Church in Lexington to celebrate community\, culture\, and compassion at LexRAP’s Annual Fundraiser Dinner! \nYou’ll enjoy a catered feast of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine\, hear powerful stories of resilience and hope\, and share in a collective commitment to making a difference in the lives of refugees and asylum seekers in our community. \nTickets on sale now through midnight\, October 16\, and sell out every year. Go to lexrap.org/events to get yours! \nEvery seat you reserve helps LexRAP support our families and continue our mission. Additional donations are tax-deductible. Learn more at Lexington Refugee Assistance Program. \nSince our inception in 2016\, LexRAP has welcomed people from Afghanistan\, Cuba\, Egypt\, Haiti\, Iran\, Iraq\, Jamaica\, Rwanda\, Syria\, Uganda\, and Ukraine. Our volunteer community includes tutors\, social workers\, ESL teachers\, translators\, and many others who help make Lexington and surrounding communities a welcoming home. We work towards a goal of self-reliance and an understanding of life’s possibilities in the United States. \nWe look forward to welcoming you!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/attend-the-lexington-refugee-assistance-program-lexrap-annual-fundraiser-dinner/
LOCATION:Follen Church\, 755 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thrift Super Sale at Temple Isaiah
DESCRIPTION:The Thrift Super Sale\, held since 1963\, returns to Temple Isaiah for three days of secondhand shopping. Organizers say thousands of items will be for sale\, including clothing and accessories\, shoes and purses\, jewelry\, housewares and linens\, artwork and collectibles\, toys and games\, and children’s books and CDs. \n\n\n\nA Boutique Room will feature specially selected designer\, vintage and higher-end items. \n\n\n\nThe sale is entirely volunteer-run. Proceeds\, as well as leftover items\, support a variety of local charities. \n\n\n\nEarly bird shopping: Sunday\, Oct. 18\, 6–9 p.m. Admission $5. \n\n\n\nRegular sale: Monday\, Oct. 19\, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Admission $1. \n\n\n\nFill-a-bag day: Tuesday\, Oct. 20\, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Free admission. \n\n\n\nTemple Isaiah\, 55 Lincoln St.\, Lexington.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/thrift-super-sale-temple-isaiah/
LOCATION:Temple Isaiah\, 55 Lincoln St\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
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