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SUMMARY:Advent Events at Church of Our Redeemer
DESCRIPTION:Join Church of Our Redeemer for Advent!  In addition to our weekly worship services at 9:30 am on Sunday mornings\, we have special seasonal events to help us prepare to celebrate Christmas.  These include: an Advent wreath-making event after our 9:30 service on Sunday Nov. 30th\, a service of Lessons & Carols on Sunday Dec. 7th\, cookie decorating and carols after our 9:30 am worship service on Dec. 14th.  In addition\, we will have a St. Nick’s Feastday dinner party on Tuesday Dec. 9th from 5:00 – 6:30 pm and a Healing Worship Service on Monday Dec. 15th at 7:30 pm.  Join us for one or all of these worship services and events as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day!  Church of Our Redeemer\, the Episcopal Church in Lexington is at 6 Meriam Street.  To learn more\, visit us at www.OurRedeemerLexington.org.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/advent-events-at-church-of-our-redeemer/
LOCATION:Church of Our Redeemer\, 6 Meriam St.\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T170000
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CREATED:20251205T033332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T033332Z
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SUMMARY:Free Cloth Gift Wrap Available
DESCRIPTION:Consider alternatives to wasteful wrapping paper this season. LexZeroWaste and Cary Library have teamed up to collect\, create and distribute cloth gift wrap kits\, including instructions on how to wrap with them. Just visit  Cary Library during the month of December and ask the librarian for your FREE “Take and Make” kit. Supplies are limited\, so it will be on a first come\, first served basis.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/free-cloth-gift-wrap-available/
LOCATION:Cary Library
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Zero Waste Collaborative":MAILTO:info@lexzerowaste.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T023000
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SUMMARY:Reverse Tea Party Food Drive
DESCRIPTION:Alongside the town’s Tea Burning Reenactment activities this weekend\, Lexington Alarm! is hosting a Reverse Tea Party from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m. Saturday\, Dec. 13 at Emery Park (Depot Square) to benefit local food banks.  \nThe Virtual Food Drive will symbolically “Refill the Chests” of tea dumped by the colonists in 1773. We will be collecting funds for the Lexington Food Pantry\, Food Link\, and Minuteman Senior Services.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/reverse-tea-party-food-drive/
LOCATION:Emery Park (Depot Square)\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Alarm!":MAILTO:lexingtonalarmoutreach@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064258
CREATED:20251128T041023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T041023Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Skyline Chorus Holiday Palooza - Concert & Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join Boston Skyline Chorus for our Annual Holiday Palooza on Saturday\, December 13th (10am-3pm). This event is FREE to attend (though donations are gratefully accepted!). \nIt’s a combination craft fair/a cappella show\, so come shop local artisanal goods\, and enjoy music throughout the day by Boston Skyline Chorus\, our very own barbershop quartets\, and guest performers – Sound Bites! \nThis year we’re offering a LIVESTREAM option for those who can’t attend in person. For a donation of $10 or more\, you’ll receive a link to enjoy all of the day’s performances from the comforts of your home! Just click on the link below to register and donate by Zelle or Venmo. \nhttps://tinyurl.com/ypjhsp75 \nInterested in joining our chorus? Go to www.singbsc.org to learn more\, or email bostonskylinechorus@gmail.com to set up a visit!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/boston-skyline-chorus-holiday-palooza-concert-craft-fair/
LOCATION:Knights of Columbus Heritage Hall\, Lexington\, MA\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Skyline Chorus":MAILTO:bostonskylinechorus@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064258
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SUMMARY:Reverse Tea Party Food Drive
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Lexington’s local resistance history with a Reverse Tea Party to help alleviate the growing food insecurity in our local communities. During the town’s annual reenactment of the historic Dec. 13\, 1773 Tea Burning\, we will be in Depot Square filling the chests of three local organizations supporting those whose hunger has been increased by federal cutbacks\, symbolically reversing the 1773 emptying of English tea chests into Boston’s Harbor. All are welcome!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/reverse-tea-party-food-drive-2/
LOCATION:Emory Park\, Lexington Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Alarm!":MAILTO:info@lexingtonalarm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T150000
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SUMMARY:Lexington Tea Burning Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:On December 13\, 1773\, three days before the Boston Tea Party\, the Lexington Town Meeting concluded a multi-day debate with a resolution to stop purchasing or drinking imported British tea. The crowd spilled out onto the common behind the meeting house and made a bonfire\, throwing the entire town’s supply of tea into it.\n\nEach year\, we reenact this occasion with a day of tea history! Join us for fun\, interactive activities to learn more about why tea was so important to the Revolution. Meet with the Lexington residents of 1773 to hear their side of the story\, find out where tea comes from\, and end the day by gathering around the fire and burning the tea!\n\nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexington-tea-burning-reenactment-2/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:visitorservices@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T203000
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CREATED:20251121T043109Z
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SUMMARY:Music of Carolina Uccelli and Gioachino Rossini: Passion\, Wit\, and Vocal Fireworks!
DESCRIPTION:Experience some of the most beautiful melodies and dazzling vocal pyrotechnics ever written in the concert Music of Carolina Uccelli and Gioachino Rossini: Passion\, Wit\, and Vocal Fireworks!\, taking place at First Parish in Lexington (Lexington\, MA) on Saturday\, December 13 at 7:00 PM. The performance features First Parish Resident Artists Yunona Tabala (soprano) and Julia Jaffe (mezzo-soprano)\, in collaboration with James Lorusso (piano). This sparkling program showcases music by the beloved Bel Canto legend Gioachino Rossini and his newly rediscovered contemporary Carolina Uccelli — a woman once hailed as a “born opera composer\,” whose voice history nearly silenced. The evening will also include engaging commentary offering fascinating insights into the lives and careers of these remarkable composers\, presented by Noam Shoresh. Come for the music — stay for the party! RSVP by December 1 at www.surl.li/rufbks to receive a complimentary pre-show refreshment\, served between 6:45–7:00 PM. A reception for all attendees will follow the concert. Suggested donation is $20 and will go directly to the performers. Free parking is available behind the building.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/music-of-carolina-uccelli-and-gioachino-rossini-passion-wit-and-vocal-fireworks/
LOCATION:First Parish in Lexington\, 7 Harrington Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Parish Lexington MA":MAILTO:music.fplex@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T210000
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CREATED:20251128T041323Z
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SUMMARY:LHS Fall A Cappella Jam
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first A Cappella Jam of the year! \nSaturday\, December 13\, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. \n$12/Adults \n$5/Students
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lhs-fall-a-cappella-jam/
LOCATION:Lexington High School Auditorium
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
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CREATED:20251113T194823Z
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SUMMARY:MassArt's Annual Beethoven (and Friends) Bash
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Beethoven (and Friends) Bash (birthday\, Dec. 16)!\n\nPaul-André Bempéchat’s annual fundraising recital for The Shelf\, at MA College of Art and Design\, providing assistance for students suffering from nutrition insufficiency.\n\nWhen:\nSunday\, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m.\nThe Courtyard at Grace Chapel\n59 Worthen Road\, Lexington\, MA\n\nSuggested contribution: $20\nLivestream link (from LexMedia): https://youtube.com/live/B1Ram8o6YdA?feature=share\nAll contributions are tax-deductible through The MassArt Foundation
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/massarts-annual-beethoven-and-friends-bash/
LOCATION:Grace Chapel\, 59 Worthen Rd\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T180000
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CREATED:20251205T032933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T033019Z
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SUMMARY:A Master Singers Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Master Singers of Lexington on Sunday December 14 at 4pm for a festive holiday program! The program will feature Mozart’s youthful\, ebullient Missa Brevis in F alongside works by Rodney Lister\, including the premiere of his new Carol and other favorites such as The Annunciation\, Away in a Manger\, and The Holly and the Ivy. We will conclude the concert with a selection of festive Christmas carols. Come celebrate the season with us! \nPurchase tickets online at www.themastersingers.org. Discounts for students\, seniors\, and WGBH members. Ample free parking and handicapped accessible.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/a-master-singers-christmas/
LOCATION:First Parish in Lexington\, 7 Harrington Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Master Singers of Lexington":MAILTO:mastersingersoflexingtontix@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064258
CREATED:20251212T021802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T021802Z
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SUMMARY:LHS Seasonal Choral Concert
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, December 18\, 2025 at 7:00 pm for a wonderful concert featuring the TB and SA Chorales\, the Chamber Singers\, and the Madrigals. \nThis concert is free and open to the public.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lhs-seasonal-choral-concert/
LOCATION:Lexington High School Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064258
CREATED:20251205T033623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T033623Z
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SUMMARY:Lexington’s Annual Christmas Eve Caroling
DESCRIPTION:Please bring family and friends to Lexington’s annual Christmas Eve Caroling event!  Caroling will take place from 4:00 – 4:30 pm on December 24th at the Hastings Park Bandstand in Lexington\, which is located at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Worthen Road.  Join in this town tradition that is enjoyed by several hundred residents and neighbors each year who gather to sing an assortment of traditional and favorite carols. Song sheets\, hot chocolate\, and cookies will be provided to all!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexingtons-annual-christmas-eve-caroling-3/
LOCATION:Hastings Park\, Corner of Massachusetts Ave. and Worthen Rd.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064258
CREATED:20251212T020544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T020701Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Attention Style Check for Students!
DESCRIPTION:If your child struggles with slow homework\, distractibility\, or quick reactions\, this short research-based MOXO™ assessment can help you understand their attention style. \nJoin LexGoFocus (LHS Student-Led Initiative) and receive a clear Focus Profile Report with actionable insights. \nWhen:   Dec 27 (Sat)\, 10 am – 2 pmWhere:  Lexington Community Center\, Rm 237Cost:     Free for the first 20 students \n🔗 Register: https://forms.gle/wbEGy5hd7Gd4Ctz76Or scan the QR code on the poster \nGive your child insights that can truly support their learning.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/%e2%9c%a8-free-attention-style-check-for-students/
LOCATION:Lexington Community Center\, 39 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064258
CREATED:20251218T234412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T234412Z
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SUMMARY:Middle School Track & Field Clinic
DESCRIPTION:The Lexington High School Track & Field team is hosting its annual Winter Clinic from January 2nd – 4th. The Winter Clinic provides middle school-aged kids a fun\, pressure-free environment to train with the LHS coaches and work directly with our student-athletes\, who will become their teammates at the high school. At the clinic\, we play games\, work on some track & field specific events\, and finish the clinic with a track meet and prizes. Just as important\, the clinic also provides our high school students the opportunity to mentor the next generation of kids in town. \n \nThis clinic is open to middle school students aged eleven (11) to fourteen (14)\, and runs each day from 1 pm – 4 pm at the Lexington High School Field House.  \n\n \nRegister at LexXCTF.com/Clinics 
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/middle-school-track-field-clinic/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T130000
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CREATED:20251114T023647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T023647Z
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SUMMARY:17th Annual Resolution Run to Kick Cancer
DESCRIPTION:The Resolution Run to Kick Cancer is an annual 5K road race and community event that raises money for innovative cancer research and patient support programs. \nFast\, flat 5K course through historic Lexington – USATF sanctioned – Walkers welcome – Chip timed – Trophies for in-person top 3 males\, top 3 females\, top 3 male cancer patients/survivors\, top 3 female cancer patients/survivors and top 3 teams and medals for age group winners – Long sleeve\, technical t-shirt guaranteed to participants who register by December 18\, 2025.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/17th-annual-resolution-run-to-kick-cancer/
LOCATION:LHS Field House
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ORGANIZER;CN="Resolution Run to Kick Cancer%2C Inc.":MAILTO:resolutionrun2kickcancer@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064258
CREATED:20260109T182924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T182924Z
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SUMMARY:ICE Out Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Depot Sq. Saturday 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM to demand that ICE leave our cities.  Come be part of the thousands of peaceful demonstrations across the US on Saturday.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/ice-out-demonstration/
LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Alarm!":MAILTO:lexingtonalarmoutreach@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064258
CREATED:20260101T170502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T170502Z
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SUMMARY:Munroe Arts Illumination Night Brightens Up Winter in Depot Sq. 
DESCRIPTION:Munroe Center for the Arts invites you to Illumination Night\, a free evening of illuminated artwork and activities in Depot Square\, on Sat. Jan 10\, from 4:30-6:30pm. The evening features fun for all ages\, including: light painting portraits\, a giant light peg activity\, glowing hula hoops\, a camp fire\, hot chocolate\, and tanghulu treats too! There is also a projection mapping experience\, Shining Together\, at 5:00pm\, followed by group drone photo at 5:15pm. The festivities conclude with a procession from Depot Sq to the VO250 arch on Mass Ave. for another lighting experience that honors Lexington’s volunteers!\n\nGo to munroecenter.org/illuminations to learn more about lantern making workshops during the week of Jan. 5\, how to join the event volunteer crew\, and more details about event activities. \n \nMunroe Arts Illumination Night is in partnership with Youth STEAM Initiative\, The Inn at Hastings Park\, Scout Troop 113\, Imaginoor Photography\, Lex250\, Tova Speter\, MCC Cultural Districts\, Lexington CommUNITY (MLK)\, Lex Lyceum\, Lexington Retailers Association\, Lexington Council for the Arts\, and Lexington History Museums.\n\nIllumination Night is just one of several community events that Munroe Center for the Arts (MCA) develops to encourage community creativity and engagement in artmaking and arts appreciation. MCA’s mission is to inspire\, engage\, and nurture students\, artists\, audiences\, and the community in their creative endeavors. Go to munroecenter.org to learn more about classes\, events and ways to support community arts.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/munroe-arts-illumination-night-brightens-up-winter-in-depot-sq/
LOCATION:Emery Park (Depot Square)\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064258
CREATED:20251226T063057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T063057Z
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SUMMARY:A Classical Bridge to Metal— From Classical Symphonies to Screaming Guitars
DESCRIPTION:How did we get from the 18th Century Symphonies of Mozart and Hayden to the Classically influenced harmony and scales of Savatage and Uli John Roth in the late 70s? What connects the violin and bow of Paganini to Yngwie Malmsteen’s Stratocaster and Marshall stacks? What laid the groundwork musically and what set the path in terms of instrumental technique? There are so many connections and commonalities between heavy metal and Western classical music: some examples include certain aspects of rhythm and harmony\, the use of percussion\, vocal styles\, and a whole range of lyrical themes including spirituality both dark and bright\, political promotion\, political protest\, and storytelling of epic grandeur! Through lecture and performance we will explore various pieces and excerpts and demonstrate techniques on various guitars from classical guitar to 8-string electric. Tim will bring it full circle by giving a demonstration of a classical work played on electric guitar\, a practice in certain styles of metal\, most overtly showing connection and homage! \nTim Pence is a guitarist/multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, and educator\, who has performed throughout the U.S. and whose music has been performed around the world. His music has been performed by groups such as the Galveston Symphony\, The Chagall Performance Arts Collaborative\, The Triton Brass Quintet\, and The New Lullaby Project\, in venues from Boston’s Jordan Hall to the Lyon Opera House in France. His guitar music has been performed across the U.S. and also in Canada\, France\, Greece\, and Russia by numerous guitarists including Robert P. Sullivan\, Socrates Leptos\, and the ALC Project whose recording Drifting featured one of Pence’s pieces\, The Sleeping Guitar\, called by the American Record Guide (Jan/Feb 2022 Edition) “lovely\, very welcome.” He is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston where he majored in classical guitar performance under the tutelage of David Leisner.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/a-classical-bridge-to-metal-from-classical-symphonies-to-screaming-guitars/
LOCATION:Follen Church\, 755 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Community Education":MAILTO:LCE@lexingtonma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064258
CREATED:20251217T153015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T153015Z
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SUMMARY:Lex Kids Be Kids open-house event at Lex Art Studios
DESCRIPTION:Lex Kids Be Kids is hosting an in-person open-house event at Lex Art Studios on Sunday\, January 11\, 2026\, from 3:00–6:00pm. Families will be able to drop in anytime to explore hands-on arts and crafts stations and connect with other families in a relaxed\, creative space.\n\nPlease note: Lex Art will be collecting $10 for per attendee at the door to help offset the cost of materials.\n\nPlease help us and Lex Art plan by registering here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUMdG9sEOgmtB6LiiL6VVFvGM6p38GoaY6R89ok2asOxcjWw/viewform?usp=header
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lex-kids-be-kids-open-house-event-at-lex-art-studios/
LOCATION:LexArt\, 130 Waltham Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064258
CREATED:20251212T021711Z
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SUMMARY:Sarasa Ensemble Presents 'Patron Lobkowitz'
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 10\, 2026 at 7 pm at Friends Meeting House\, Cambridge\nSunday\, January 11\, 2026 at 3:30 pm at Follen Community Church\, Lexington \n“This Prince was as kindhearted as a child and the most foolish music enthusiast. He played music from dusk to dawn and spent a fortune on musicians. Innumerable musicians gathered in his house\, whom he treated regally.” Chamber music by Beethoven\, Haydn & Förster\, patronized by Lobkowitz. \nWith Jesse Irons\, Julia Glenn\, violins; Anna Griffis\, Emily Dahl\, violas; Timothy Merton\, Jennifer Morsches\, cellos.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/sarasa-ensemble-presents-patron-lobkowitz/
LOCATION:Follen Church\, 755 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064258
CREATED:20260101T225633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T225633Z
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SUMMARY:Becoming Janet: Finding Myself in the Holocaust
DESCRIPTION:Becoming Janet: Finding Myself in the Holocaust \nPresented by Janet Singer Applefield\, Holocaust Survivor \nMonday\, January 12\, 2026  –  1:15 pm  –  Brookhaven at Lexington \n  \nOn September 1\, 1939\, when Germany invaded Poland\, with nowhere to run or hide\, Gustawa Singer’s parents gave her away to save her life. For the next several years\, 7-year-old Gustawa lived a clandestine existence\, harboring a secret that her looks hid so well: she was Jewish. Passed between strangers with both honorable and deceitful intentions\, Gustawa maneuvered through terrifying situations with only the identity papers of a deceased Polish girl and a well-rehearsed cover story. She came to learn the importance of secrecy and resilience. Her quick wits and the courage of a few virtuous individuals combined to beat the odds. By the end of the war\, over 90% of her town’s Jews were annihilated; Janet was one of the few children to return. \nOn Monday\, January 12\, 2026\, at Brookhaven at Lexington\, 1010 Waltham Street\, Janet will discuss her book and tell her personal story. Free and open to the public\, this event is sponsored by the Lexington Veterans Association.  The program starts with coffee and conversation at 12:45 pm\, with the talk at 1:15 pm.  If you plan to attend via Zoom\, find the Zoom link at lexmavets.com. \n  \n 
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/becoming-janet-finding-myself-in-the-holocaust-2/
LOCATION:Brookhaven
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064258
CREATED:20251218T234819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T234819Z
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SUMMARY:MLK WEEK of Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:2026 Martin Luther King Holiday – A Week of Celebrations 2026 \nThe 2026 celebration marks a significant and exciting expansion of Lexington’s tradition. For the\nvery first time\, the community will host a WEEK of activities\, spanning multiple days and\nvenues\, dedicated to commemorating Dr. King’s enduring principles. MLK Day of Service engagements organized by Town of Lexington committees are FREE to the public and open to all ages. Please mark your calendars. \nThe week of programs is designed to bring together all segments of the community—neighbors\, students and schools\, youth and elders\, diverse faith groups\, and local organizations—for a week of purposeful service\, intellectual learning\, cultural arts\, music\, and quiet reflection. As Lexington honors Dr. King’s legacy\, it reaffirms its core values of equity\, empathy\, democracy\, and a shared purpose to uplift all people.\n\nEvent details and registration can be found on the flyer and also at www.lexingtonmlk.org and www.abclex.org
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/mlk-week-of-celebrations/
LOCATION:Various locations in Lexington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064258
CREATED:20251226T062933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T062933Z
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SUMMARY:Town Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Public Meeting to Identify Natural Hazard Risks and Mitigation Strategies \nCan Lexington experience flooding\, tornadoes\, or earthquakes? What are the most serious risks facing our community—and what can be done to reduce their impacts? \nThe Town of Lexington is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan\, a critical document that identifies natural hazard risks facing the community and outlines actions to reduce damage to people\, property\, infrastructure\, and the environment. As part of this process\, the Town invites residents\, business owners\, and community members to participate in a public meeting to share local knowledge and priorities. \nCommunity input is essential to identifying which hazards pose the greatest risks\, which areas of town are most vulnerable\, and what mitigation actions residents would like the Town to pursue. While natural hazards such as winter storms\, heavy rainfall\, high winds\, and earthquakes cannot be prevented\, proactive planning can significantly reduce their impacts. \nThe public is encouraged to attend the first of two public meetings on the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. \nLink: https://lexingtonma.zoom.us/j/86877666199?pwd=QUTdKarDai8KSoTcpHZLnKOONwRUyU.1
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/town-hazard-mitigation-plan-public-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Lexington":MAILTO:webmaster@lexingtonma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T233000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064258
CREATED:20260106T203907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T203907Z
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SUMMARY:Moss Magic in Your Landscape with Annie Martin
DESCRIPTION:Lexington Field & Garden Club presents \n“Moss Magic in Your Landscape with Annie Martin” \nDate: January 14\, 2026\nPlace:  Follen Church\, 755 Mass Avenue\, Lexington\nTime:  9:30 am Social\, 10 am Meeting \nAnnie is a passionate moss lover\, a moss pied Piper! She will introduce us to the basics of moss gardening\, emphasizing aesthetic and environmental advantages. Her talk will exemplify how mosses provide your-round beauty. \nAlternatives to grass lawns featuring mosses for shade and sun exposure will be emphasized. She will be available to Zoom to answer your questions.  \nThis event is Free! Come join us and bring a friend!\nStreet parking is available along Mass Ave and Follen Rd. Carpooling might be advisable. \nhttp://lexgarden.org
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/moss-magic-in-your-landscape-with-annie-martin/
LOCATION:Follen Church\, 755 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064258
CREATED:20251202T221441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T221441Z
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SUMMARY:(Peri)Menopause Therapies Unlocked
DESCRIPTION:An Evening of Education and Community Support for Women 40+ \nThis January\, the Lexington women’s community will hear directly from menopause-certified physicians and trusted women’s health experts who specialize in caring for women navigating hormonal shifts. They will explore what’s really happening in your body during this transition and highlight both conventional and integrative therapies that can make a meaningful difference. \nLed by Lexington resident and perimenopause coach Catherine Walter\, this grassroots event gives women in their 40s\, 50s\, and beyond clear\, practical guidance on therapies\, treatment options\, and everyday strategies to feel more in control of their health. \nFollowing last year’s sold-out Menopause Therapies Unlocked event\, this year’s program will highlight what’s new in peri/menopause care and aims to demystify the entire hormonal transition so you can feel informed\, empowered\, and supported at every stage. \nAttendees will learn how to understand shifting hormones\, evaluate treatment and therapy options\, and make informed decisions to support their weight\, energy\, mood\, sleep\, and long-term health. \nCatherine works with women across Lexington and Greater Boston and has built a growing community focused on connection\, education\, and empowerment. This event is presented in partnership with local businesses dedicated to supporting women’s health and community connection\, including: \n\nLexington Chamber of Commerce\nBella Santé\nFitness Together Lexington\nPost 1917\nIl Casale Lexington\n\nAlong with national partners supporting menopause education and women’s health advocacy\, including: \n\nAlloy Health\, a leading telehealth menopause care provider\nLume\, a woman-founded personal care brand\nTamsen Fadal\, national menopause education advocate and author\n\nWhether you’re entering perimenopause\, in the thick of it\, or navigating health changes after menopause\, you will walk away with practical tools\, clarity\, and a supportive community of women who get it.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/perimenopause-therapies-unlocked/
LOCATION:Lexington Venue Theater\, 1794 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, M\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Walter Coaching":MAILTO:me@catherine-walter.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064258
CREATED:20251226T062859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T062859Z
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SUMMARY:LHS Jazz Nite!
DESCRIPTION:On January 16\, the Lexington High Jazz Department presents the second in its annual Jazz Nite series\, a set of four casual concerts featuring LHS small groups and improvisation classes.  It will feature the jazz improvisation class\, our two septets\, and our honors jazz combo performing primarily student compositions. \n\nAdmission is free\, and refreshments will be available.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lhs-jazz-nite/
LOCATION:Lexington High School Commons 2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064258
CREATED:20260105T201708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T202936Z
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SUMMARY:Don't Get Scammed: Community Guide to Staying Safe
DESCRIPTION:The Knights of Columbus Lexington Council 94\, Lexington Police Department and Operation Shamrock will be co-hosting a free financial seminar\, “Don’t Get Scammed: Community Guide to Staying Safe.”  This free community class educates all attendees about modern scams and how to outsmart them.  Attendees will receive practical prevention tips\, a take-home fraud prevention check list and expert guidance on what to do if they or someone they know falls victim.  The seminar is open to the whole Lexington community. \nThe seminar will be held on Saturday\, January 17\, 2026 at 11AM at the Knights of Columbus Heritage Hall at 177 Bedford St. in Lexington\, MA. \nThe free seminar will feature experts from Operation Shamrock and the Lexington Police Department that will cover: \n\nThe top scams hitting our community right now (pig butchering\, phishing\, romance & investment scams).\nHow to spot red flags before it is too late.  What to do if you or a loved one gets scammed.\nReal-life cases (yes\, they happen here).  Resources for victims – and steps for recovery.\n\nThe Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 to provide financial security to underserved communities. The Knights of Columbus Lexington Council 94\, established in 1894\, has served in this capacity for over 130 years.  This financial seminar continues this service to the Lexington community and beyond.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/dont-get-scammed-community-guide-to-staying-safe/
LOCATION:MA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Knights of Columbus%2C Council 94":MAILTO:knightscouncil94@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064258
CREATED:20260116T070159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T070159Z
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SUMMARY:LHS Winterfest!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating student creation\, Winterfest is the LHS Winter Theater Festival featuring Improv\, student directed and devised plays with the theme of Technology and the Future. Hope you can join us January 23rd and 24th at 7pm in the LHS Blackbox.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lhs-winterfest/
LOCATION:Lexington High School Black Box Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064258
CREATED:20260116T062327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T062327Z
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SUMMARY:At the Opera with Lexington Pops Chorus
DESCRIPTION:Recognizing the 50th anniversary of legendary British rock band Queen’s debut album and the release of their iconic song “Bohemian Rhapsody”\, and embracing Freddie Mercury’s love of opera\, Lexington Pops Chorus presents “At the Opera with Lexington Pops Chorus”. \nThis exciting concert connects well known traditional opera choruses with 50 years of rock opera from Queen and features: Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma”\, selections from Bizet’s Carmen\, Verdi’s “Anvil Chorus” and “Va\, Pensiero”\, and from Queen “Radio Gaga”\, “Under Pressure”\, “Bohemian Rhapsody”\, “You’re My Best Friend”\, and much more! \nConcerts on the evening of Friday\, January 23 and the afternoon of Sunday\, January 25. More details at our website: https://www.lexpops.org/
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/at-the-opera-with-lexington-pops-chorus/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Church
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Pops Chorus":MAILTO:info@lexpops.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064258
CREATED:20260121T222204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T222204Z
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SUMMARY:Vande Matram
DESCRIPTION:A short theatrical presentation commemorating 150 years of Vande Mataram\, highlighting its power in India’s freedom movement. \n\n\nVande Matram is a powerful theatrical presentation exploring themes of patriotism\, identity\, and social responsibility through a contemporary lens. This play combines compelling storytelling\, evocative performances\, and immersive stagecraft to engage audiences in a thought-provoking reflection on the values and challenges that shape our society. By weaving together personal narratives and historical contexts\, Vande Matram invites viewers to consider the meaning of national pride and collective action in today’s world. \nThis production is a joint venture of the Global Voice Theatre Collective and Global Voices in Verse\, bringing together talented performers\, poets\, and storytellers from diverse backgrounds. By blending theatre with poetic expression\, the collaboration emphasizes the power of language and performance to inspire dialogue\, foster empathy\, and celebrate the richness of cultural voices. Audiences can expect a moving and unforgettable experience that resonates beyond the stage. \n\n 
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/vande-matram/
LOCATION:Robbins Library\, 700 Massachusetts Ave\, Arlington\, MA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Voices in Verse":MAILTO:parmitcrassa@gmail.com
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