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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:Future Planning for Families with Adults with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Free 4-Session workshop series to support you in planning for the future for Lexington residents and employees.  This workshop series is focused on older caregivers who have adult family members with intellectual and developmental disabilities\, including autism.  Dates/Time: Tuesday\, October 20th and 27th\, and November 3rd and 10th from 4:30 to 6pm.   Registration Required Here:  https://thearcofmass.org/lexington
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/future-planning-for-families-with-adults-with-disabilities/
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SUMMARY:Walk the Minute Man Trail While Supporting Families Impacted by Breast Cancer
DESCRIPTION:This Breast Cancer Awareness Month\, SurvivingBreastCancer.org (SBC)\, a national nonprofit headquartered in the Boston transforms how people experience breast cancer through trusted education\, personalized navigation\, peer support\, wellness programs\, and financial assistance\, the invites the community to lace up their hiking shoes and Tell Cancer to Take a Hike during its annual fundraising event on Saturday\, October 24\, 2026\, at 10:00 a.m.  \nParticipants of all ages will gather along the scenic Battle Road Trail at Minute Man National Historical Park in Lincoln\, Massachusetts\, to walk in honor of loved ones\, celebrate survivorship\, remember those we’ve lost\, and stand alongside individuals and families navigating breast cancer today. \nTell Cancer to Take a Hike is a nationwide movement that empowers communities to come together in support of everyone affected by breast cancer. Every dollar raised helps ensure that SBC’s education\, support groups\, wellness programs\, navigation services\, and financial assistance remain available at no cost to those who need them. \nTo register and learn more\, visit \nhttps://takeahike.funraise.org/
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/walk-the-minute-man-trail-while-supporting-families-impacted-by-breast-cancer/
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SUMMARY:Lexington Sustainability Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join LexCAN and the Town of Lexington for the 2026 Lexington Sustainability Fair—a free community event connecting Lexington residents with local organizations\, businesses\, municipal programs\, and experts working to create a healthier\, more sustainable future. \nWhether you’re looking to electrify your home\, reduce waste\, create a more sustainable yard\, explore alternatives to driving\, or simply learn more about climate action in our community\, you’ll find resources and people ready to help. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nElectric Vehicle Ride and Drive — We will have electric vehicles on site for you to explore and take for a test drive.\nElectronics Recycling — Bring your old electronics to have them disposed of properly by EverTech Recycling. See what is accepted.\nTextile Recycling—Bring old clothes and other textiles to have them disposed of properly by Bay State Textiles. See what is accepted.\nIndian Clothing Swap—IAL is hosting an Indian clothing swap to help promote reuse.\nHome Electrification — Learn about heat pumps\, energy efficiency\, and other ways to make your home cleaner and more energy efficient.\nSustainable Gardening & Native Plants — Discover ways to create beautiful\, climate-friendly landscapes that support local ecosystems.\nComposting & Waste Reduction — Get practical tips and resources for reducing waste and composting at home.\nClimate & Environmental Advocacy — Connect with local organizations working to advance climate action and environmental sustainability.\nSustainable Transportation — Explore options for reducing your transportation footprint.\nLocal Vendors & Community Organizations — Meet people and organizations working on sustainability right here in Lexington and beyond.\nFamily-Friendly Activities — Bring the whole family to learn\, explore\, and have fun together.\n\nEntry is free and open to all! No registration required.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexington-sustainability-fair/
LOCATION:Lexington High School\, 251 Waltham Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Lexington Sustainability and Resilience Department":MAILTO:info@LexCAN.org
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SUMMARY:Ghosts and Graves
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a ghostly candlelight tour of Lexington’s oldest graveyard\, where the spirits of the past bring their stories back to life. Hear from figures including John Parker\, leader of the Lexington militia on April 19\, 1775\, and Sarah Childs\, who lost six children during an epidemic in 1778. For ages 5 and up; tours cover half a mile\, last approximately 45 minutes\, and depart every five minutes from Buckman Tavern between 6:30 and 7:15 PM.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/ghosts-and-graves/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cary Lecture Series: Thought Full: The Human Advantage in an AI World with Po-Shen Loh
DESCRIPTION:Po-Shen Loh – October 24\, 2026\, 8 p.m. \n \nIn a world where artificial intelligence can now complete many of the tasks once used to measure academic achievement\, Carnegie Mellon University professor\, social entrepreneur\, and educational innovator Po-Shen Loh invites families\, educators\, students\, and community leaders to consider a powerful question: What skills will matter most for the next generation? \nDrawing from his experiences speaking with families and educators in more than 100 cities each year\, teaching in classrooms\, and learning directly from students\, parents\, teachers\, and AI innovators\, Loh offers a hopeful vision for preparing young people not only to adapt to change\, but also to lead with purpose. Rather than focusing only on grades\, test scores\, or memorization\, Loh makes the case for nurturing the deeply human qualities technology cannot replace: critical thinking\, creativity\, communication\, courage\, leadership\, curiosity\, and the ability to solve unfamiliar problems. Through mathematics as a medium\, he shows how students can build confidence by thinking deeply\, sharing ideas boldly\, and approaching challenges with imagination rather than fear. At the heart of his work is the philosophy of being “thought+full”: thinking creatively and intentionally while also caring deeply for others. \nLoh will also share how this mission is coming to life through LIVE\, the learning ecosystem he founded in 2022. By blending STEM\, communication\, leadership\, and theater\, LIVE helps students grow academically and personally as they learn to communicate clearly\, lead independently\, mentor others\, and build meaningful connections across a growing national and global community. More than a conversation about AI\, this talk is a call to raise a “thought+full” generation: young people defined not only by what they know\, but also by how they think\, how they lead\, how they care for others\, and how they use their gifts to make a difference in the world around them. \n  \nAN ANNUAL SERIES OF FREE LECTURES IN LEXINGTON 2026-2027\nHosted by the Cary Lecture Committee: Monica Galizzi\, Rita Goldberg\, Meryl Loonin\, Kevin Oye\nCo-sponsored by Cary Library \nVisit carylectureseries.org for more details about our speakers and to sign up to receive reminders about our upcoming lectures.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/cary-lecture-series-thought-full-the-human-advantage-in-an-ai-world-with-po-shen-loh/
LOCATION:Cary Memorial Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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