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SUMMARY:Cary Memorial Library Literary Cafe presents Writing Young Adult Novels - May 8
DESCRIPTION:Cary Memorial Library’s next Literary Café on May 8 at 7 pm will spotlight three Boston-area Young Adult authors—Autumn Allen (ALL YOU HAVE TO DO)\, TM Blanchet (HERRICK’S END\, HERRICK’S LIE\, HERRICK’S KEY)\, and Desmond Hall (YOUR CORNER DARK and the forthcoming BETTER MUST COME)—to explore the different ways writers interpret and embrace YA storytelling to craft meaningful and moving stories that inspire readers of all ages. The YA genre—which includes fantasy\, realistic and historical fiction\, thrillers\, and much more—is only growing in reach and relevance\, and our panelists will address what drew them to writing YA and how their writing careers have developed. No need to read the authors’ books in advance\, just come for an engaging and fun conversation! Hosted by Cary Library Foundation Board Member Kimberly Hensle Lowrance. The event will be held at Cary Library\, 1874 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, and via Zoom. To register or for more information\, please visit https://carylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hybrid-literary-cafe-2/
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/cary-memorial-library-literary-cafe-presents-writing-young-adult-novels-may-8/
LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T070000
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SUMMARY:Spring Birding at Lower Vine Brook
DESCRIPTION:Lower Vine Brook can be a fantastic area to see a nice selection of warblers- beautiful small tropical birds that migrate north at this time of year. They will eventually reach the forests of northern New England and Canada to breed\, but if the weather and foliage are right\, you may see a dozen species here in a single morning. Dress for the weather (boots if it’s wet) and bring binoculars and a bird ID book\, or app. Children with adults are welcome. No dogs\, please. Rain or lightning will cancel the event. If conditions are uncertain\, please call the walk leader. Meet at the entrance to the Lower Vine Brook conservation area opposite 93 Vine St. \nLeader: Harry West – 617-461-9500\, hwest2020@gmail.com
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/spring-birding-at-lower-vine-brook/
LOCATION:Lower Vine Brook\, 93 Vine Street\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Yellow Balloon Fair 50th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 50th Annual Yellow Balloon Fair on Saturday\, May 11th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Yellow Balloon Fair is a tradition beloved by families and members of the community offering homespun games\, prizes\, food\, attractions\, and more! This year’s highlights include touch-a-truck\, pony rides\, a bounce house\, balloon creations\, and a life-sized Candyland game. “Melt” food truck will be on-site from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance online and will also be available the day of the fair.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/yellow-balloon-fair-50th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Community Nursery School\, 2325 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T160000
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SUMMARY:Cantemus Chorus Declares “love is love is love”
DESCRIPTION:Lexington High School’s Director of Choruses\, Jason Iannuzzi\, will conduct the 38-singer Cantemus Chamber Chorus in two Mother’s Day weekend concerts titled “love is love is love.” The program explores four forms of love: between parent and child\, for friends\, between lovers\, and love for humanity. LHS seniors Izzy Baron and Deniz Dokmecioglu\, along with Beverly High School senior Braden Willenbrock\, are Cantemus Choral Interns who have rehearsed and performed with the chorus since September. \nThe “love is love is love” program mixes modern arrangements of traditional songs with tender songs by such well-known composers as Pablo Casals\, Leonard Bernstein\, and Eric Whitacre — and more robust works by the humorous P.D.Q. Bach. Performances will be at St.Peter’s Church in Beverly on May 11 at 7:30 pm\, and St. Paul’s Church in Newburyport on May 12 at 4:00 pm. For more information and tickets\, visit www.cantemus.org.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/cantemus-chorus-declares-love-is-love-is-love/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Episcopal Church\, 4 Ocean Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T150000
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SUMMARY:V is for Victory: FDR’s Efforts to Prepare the US for War
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Bob Lewis\, Captain\, USN\, Retired \nBy June 1940\, France had fallen to the Nazi blitzkrieg\, and Hitler’s vision of world domination loomed large. Britain stood as the last bastion of resistance against Germany. Behind the scenes\, FDR was secretly working with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill\, planning the shipment of surplus war materials to Great Britain. He skillfully navigated the complex political landscape to prepare the United States for its eventual involvement in World War II. FDR\, a Democrat\, appointed pro-interventionist Republicans Henry Stimson and Frank Knox\, as Secretaries of War and the Navy. The groundwork laid between November 1940 and December 7\, 1941 – a full year before the attack on Pearl Harbor and our declaration of war against Germany and Japan – became the cornerstone for American participation in WWII. \nTo participate by Zoom\, go to carylibrary.org/events.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/v-is-for-victory-fdrs-efforts-to-prepare-the-us-for-war/
LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Food Matters: Why Climate Change May Hinge on What We Eat and How We Grow It
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a viewing of the Project Drawdown webinar (57 min) titled “Food Matters: Why Climate Change May Hinge on What We Eat and How We Grow It” led by Dr. Jonathan Foley. This webinar focuses on the importance of our food system in solving climate change. Dr. Foley presents 6 Pillars of challenges and opportunities\, globally\, for meaningful change in our food system. How is our food grown? What are agricultural products grown for? What are the impacts on climate\, land use\, and water\, and how can we make a difference with our own food choices? \nWe’ll view the webinar at 6:30 pm followed by a Q&A and discussion at 7:30 pm. \nPlease register with the link below. \nThank you!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/food-matters-why-climate-change-may-hinge-on-what-we-eat-and-how-we-grow-it/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:An Art Experience
DESCRIPTION:Gallery Twist is delighted to present a new show “LYRICAL” beginning Friday\, May 17\, and running through June 9. 60+ artists\, 200+ artworks. Admission is free and all are welcome! Gallery hours are 11 – 5 daily except Mon/Tues. \nAn opening Celebration will be held Saturday\, May 18th\, 5:00 – 7:00 pm.\nSee our website to discover what makes us a gallery… with a twist.\nYou’re welcome!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/an-art-experience/
LOCATION:Gallery Twist\, 1963 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lexington Pops Chorus In Full Bloom
DESCRIPTION:Lexington Pops Chorus is excited to present “Lexington Pops Chorus In Full Bloom”\, its first concert with its dynamic new director\, Max Evrard. Join us May 17th and 18th\, 7:30 pm\, at Hancock Church\, 1912 Mass. Ave. in Lexington. This concert features Mozart’s “Missa Brevis in F”\, selections from “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical”\, Morten Lauridsen’s “Sure On This Shining Night”\, Kirby Shaw’s “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”\, “Almighty Father” and “Make Our Garden Grow”\, both by Leonard Bernstein\, and much more! \nConcert tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Advance tickets may be purchased from members or online at LexPops.org (online service charge applies). EBT and WIC cardholders may obtain free tickets by emailing Treasurer@LexPops.org. Please check our website\, www.LexPops.org\, and for any questions leave a message with Roseann at 781-365-0576. \nLexington Pops Chorus is in its 42nd season and enjoys the enthusiasm of singers from over 20 towns. Max Evrard became the chorus’s new conductor in January. John Tarrh\, assistant conductor for 10 years\, was also interim conductor during the chorus’s transition period. David Owens\, accompanist\, is in his 20th season with the chorus. Lexington Pops Chorus is a member of The Greater Boston Choral Consortium. \nFor singers interested in joining us for the fall semester\, we will hold two free open rehearsals\, September 3rd and 10th in Clark Hall of Hancock Church\, 1912 Mass Ave Lexington (on the Green). We welcome new singers at the beginning of each semester. Auditions are not required\, but singers must be able to read music. We sing a wide variety of music\, including classical\, jazz\, blues\, folk\, Broadway\, and more. Our winter concert will be held January 17th and 18th 2025. Please check our website www.LexPops.org for details. If you love to sing\, join us! \nSupport for this concert is provided in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexington-pops-chorus-in-full-bloom/
LOCATION:Hancock Church\, 1912 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lexington Open Studios Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The Open Studios’ Weekend represents a community of artists who provide opportunities for the public to view and purchase art created within the community; to interact with local artists\, and to have access to artists’ working spaces. Our goal is to broaden the public’s exposure to and appreciation of\, finished works of art\, as well as the art making process. Artists will open home studios\, as well as the studios @ Munroe Center for the Arts\, Lex Art \, Gallery Twist\, Francesca Anderson Gallery & Art @ 2300\, from 11 am to 5 pm\, Saturday and Sunday\, May 18th & 19th\, 2024.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexington-open-studios-weekend/
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SUMMARY:Art at @2300 Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Art AT 2300 Gallery opens in Spring 2024 in Lexington as a pop-up gallery with multi-tiered events. The three founders are acrylic painter Karen Berman-Mulligan\, watercolorist Jean Hart\, and gemstone jeweler Angelique Zandhuis Swingle. \nArt at 2300 will be held from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm during Lexington Open Studios on May 18 and 19\, at\n2300 Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington. \nThis Month’s Artists Include: Karen Berman-Mulligan\, Acrylics\, Angelique Zandhuis Swingle\, Gemstone Jewelry\, Jean Hart\, Watercolors \nGuest artists include: Bobbi Tornheim\, Woodturner\, and Teresa Deible\, Ceramicist. \nChristine Elise will bring her beautiful voice and sing on Sunday from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. \nPlease learn more about us on our website at ArtAt2300.com. Our dates are there\, and we appreciate it if you follow us by receiving our short monthly newsletters via email to let you know what’s coming. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We will announce different guest artists\, musicians\, and instructors you won’t want to miss! We are available for private viewings and purchases. \nWe hope to see you at our events!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/art-at-2300-gallery-2/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T080000
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SUMMARY:Lexington Field and Garden Club Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Lexington Field and Garden Club will have its annual plant sale on May 18\, 8:00 am – 11:30 am on the front lawn of the DPW building at 201 Bedford St. Plants for sale include: \n• Perennials from member gardens\n• Natives from specialty nurseries\n• Dahlias\n• Atlas gardening gloves\n• LexFarm vegetables and herbs \nThis event will be held rain or shine. Come early for the best selection!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexington-field-and-garden-club-plant-sale/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T150000
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SUMMARY:Plant & Craft Fair - First Parish in Bedford
DESCRIPTION:First Parish on the Bedford Common’s annual plant and craft fair returns for its 68th year. The fair begins at 10 a.m. and goes to 3 p.m. on Saturday\, May 18 – rain or shine. \nThe First Parish Plant Fair’s long-time tradition began in the side yard of the Historic Fitch Tavern\, home of the Joslin family. The Joslins were members of First Parish and avid gardeners. They and their fellow members had the idea to share their plants with the community. It was such a popular idea\, it eventually outgrew the side yard and moved across the street to the Town Common\, where it has been for 68 years. \nThe fair has grown (pun intended) over the years\, and now includes crafters\, artists\, music\, games\, books\, and activities for children – a real community event beyond just plants. \nProceeds from the plant and craft sale will support the work of The First Parish in Bedford\, Unitarian Universalist. In addition to other programs\, First Parish supports local initiatives including Bedford Embraces Diversity\, the Annual Tenacity Challenge at Bedford High School\, and the Bedford Family Connection.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/plant-craft-fair-first-parish-in-bedford/
LOCATION:Bedford Common\, 75 Great Road\, Bedford\, MA\, 01730\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Lexington AAPI 5K Run & Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Lexington AAPI 5K is back for the third consecutive year and the course is now certified by USA Track & Field Come join us on May 18 run or walk to celebrate the May AAPI Heritage Month with friends\, family and neighbors. There have been on average 500 runners/walkers registered each year.\n\nTaste the delicious food from different AAPI cultures after the run. The event is organized by Chinese American Association (CAAL) and Lexington HEY Runners Club.\n\n\n\n\nClick this link for registration and all the event details:\nhttps://www.adventuresignup.com/Race/MA/Lexington/AAPI5kRunnWalkLexington
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/the-lexington-aapi-5k-run-walk/
LOCATION:Lexington High School Field House\, 251 Waltham St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holi celebration
DESCRIPTION:Festival of Colors (Holi) | Lexington – Hastings Park | May 18\, 2024 | 1 pm – 5 pm \n21 Multi-cultural performances | 2 Live bands | 200+ Performers | 29 Sponsors | 7 Multi-cultural cuisines | 6 High-school Emcee’s | Lots of outdoor games \nJust as a multitude of colors springs up in nature with the onset of spring\, human beings have been endowed with many colors. We see this very evidently in our Town of Lexington\, home to people with ties to many different parts of the world. Our Festival of Colors aims to celebrate the many colors in our lives and the oneness of it all. \nThis will be a 4-hour program where –\n* You will enjoy family-friendly cultural presentations like dances (American\, Mladost\, Chinese\, Taiwanese\, Sri Lankan\, and Indian)\, musical bands (Italian and Indian)\, etc.\n* You can relish cuisines from the vegetarian food stalls and an ice cream truck. (Honest\, Bombay Brunch\, Joy of Treats (sweets)\, Maitri Ice Cream\, Szechuan Dumplings Restaurant\, and others).\n* Booths/vendors from different communities will display their wares and services.\n* Entertainment for all ages includes bouncy houses\, henna\, and face-painting booths.\n* Finally\, we will play with dry organic powdered colors – a tradition from India where we welcome spring and greet friends by applying colors on each other’s faces and throwing colors in the air. \nWe extend our heartfelt appreciation to all of our performers\, sponsors\, food vendors\, volunteers\, and attendees. Please join us\, and let’s have FUN!!! \nTo find more information or buy tickets\, go to https://tinyurl.com/foc2024lex \nOur overall program video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euwVYqEjA_M&t=15s \nThere will be plenty of volunteer opportunities. If you would like to join us in helping organize this event\, please sign up at https://tinyurl.com/Holi-2024-volunteer \nAll the proceeds will go to the Lawrence Homeless Shelter\, MA\, and Adarsh School at Govardhan\, UP.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/holi-celebration/
LOCATION:Hastings Park\, Corner of Massachusetts Ave. and Worthen Rd.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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SUMMARY:Arlington Heights Spring Fling Festival
DESCRIPTION:ARLINGTON HEIGHTS Spring Fling Festival\nSaturday\, May 18 2:00pm-5:00pm (rain date\, Sunday\, May 19\, 2:00-5:00pm) \nThe Arlington Heights Community Association (AHCA)\, the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture/ArtsArlington\, ArtLinks\, and the Arlington Chamber of Commerce are pleased to present the third annual Spring Fling Festival on Saturday\, May 18\, 2-5pm. Rain date: Sunday\, May 19\, 2-5pm. Festivities will take place in the Heights Business District (along Mass Avenue from the Bus Depot to D’Agostino’s parking lot) and at the Park Avenue Congregational Church from 2 to 5pm. Enjoy an afternoon of top-notch live music\, art\, poetry\, activities for children\, 55+ painted storefront windows and more – all free! \n“Arlington is such a vibrant town and increasingly recognized for its arts\, culture\, and environmental activism\,” said organizer Janet O’Riordan. “People in the Heights have been clamoring for more events and we are delighted to respond with our third spring festival and showcase the wonderful talent and energy in our community.” Janet’s collaborator\, Cecily Miller of ArtsArlington\, added “We introduced the theme of sustainability and environmental stewardship two years ago to celebrate the spring season and Arlington’s amazing community groups. The response has been great\, so you can learn about composting\, renewable energy\, reducing plastic\, planting native and much more while exploring the arts and meeting your neighbors.” \nLIVE MUSIC will be performed outdoors and indoors by groups with Arlington roots. Featured musical guest is Odaiko New England’s dynamic Japanese Taiko drummers in the D’Agostino’s parking lot from 4:30-5pm. Additional accomplished performers include Jazz and R&B with the Larry Terry Trio outside MyEyeDr from 2:00-3:00. The New Grownups perform folk\, pop\, country\, Blues\, Celtic\, originals\, and Bluegrass at the Bus Depot from 2:30-3:30pm. \nFREE FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES will take place throughout the afternoon\, including Touch-A-Truck hosted by Arlington’s Fire and Police Departments\, Topnotch Contracting\, and Intelligent Labor and Moving at the Heights Bus Depot; outdoor bean bag and ring toss games also at the Depot. The Park Avenue Congregational Church\, 50 Paul Revere Rd\, will host a variety of kids activities including a kid’s crafts activity with artist Tonya Grifkin\, a puppet show presented by Margaret Moody Puppets\, and scavenger hunts and role-playing activities presented by (LARP) Live Action Role Playing. \nOutside ACMi\, attendees can meet falconer Diane Welch and her baby owl. Inside ACMi\, they are invited to enter other worlds with floor-to-ceiling green-screen technology in ACMi’s professional television studio\, 50 Park Ave. \nPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT: 26 community organizations and businesses from the high school student-led Full Circle Composting to Electrify Arlington\, Mystic Charles Pollinator Pathways Group\, and Mothers out Front will host informational tables offering advice on what you can do to help promote a healthy and sustainable environment. The tables will be located in three locations: by the Heights Bus Depot\, 1389 Mass Ave\, 1308-1312 Mass Ave (next to the Heights Pub) and in front of ACMI Studio\, 85 Park Ave. \nPOETRY CELEBRATION: “The Neighborhood of Earth” – showcasing diverse voices of local poets organized by Arlington’s Poet Laureate Jean Flanagan and hosted by Arlington poet and educator Jessie Brown. Some of the poems were originally collected for “I Will Be Earth: The Poetry of Nature\,” the May performance by Cantilena\, a women’s chorale. Meet talented poets of all ages reading at the Roasted Granola Café\, 1346 Mass Ave. \nARTS ON VIEW: Local arts leader and artist Lidia Kenig-Scher has developed a visual arts component: “Festival goers can watch two artists at work during Plein Air Painting Demonstrations; the community reaction to live painting has been fantastic so I wanted to bring it to this great neighborhood celebration.” Artist Michelle Mendez will be painting in front of the Locke School Condominium\, 88 Park Avenue\, and artist Olha Brieus at 1306 Mass Ave (near Heights Pub) from 2-5pm. In addition\, Kenig-Scher has facilitated an exhibition showcasing the work of three artists: Nayma Islam\, paintings; Kathryn Dodgson\, ceramics\, and Lauren Palmer-Merrill\, fiber arts and mixed media art in front of ACMI\, 85 Park Ave.\n.\nEnjoy viewing 55+ spring-themed painted windows in 26 business storefronts.\nFree limited parking is available in the Arlington Coal and Lumber parking lot\, 41 Park Ave. \nFor more info about schedule of events\, location of activities\, and a list of participating organizations visit:\nhttps://business.arlcc.org/events/details/arlington-heights-spring-fling-festival-2024-4444 \nVolunteers are needed for this event. Sign up at:\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4BAFAF2CA7F58-48930722-arlington \nThis festival is free to all\, thanks to a prestigious grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, and the generosity of the following sponsors: Arlington Heights Community Association\, the Chamber of Commerce\, Senne Residential\, and Wonder Yoga. \nA warm thanks to the Town of Arlington\, Park Avenue Congregational Church\, Intelligent Labor & Moving\, the Roasted Granola Café\, and all the storefront businesses hosting window painting for their invaluable support – it takes a village! \nThanks also to Arlington Coal and Lumber and D’Agostino’s Delicatessen for loaning their parking lots for the festival.\nAll graphic design work (posters\, signs\, flyers) is donated by Rob Davidson\, an accomplished professional designer who lives in the neighborhood.\nThis event was organized by the Arlington Heights Community Association (AHCA)\, the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture/ArtsArlington\, ArtLinks\, and the Arlington Chamber of Commerce
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/arlington-heights-spring-fling-festival/
LOCATION:Arlington Heights\, Arlington\, MA\, Mass Ave\, Alington Heights\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlington Heights Community Association":MAILTO:joriordan@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T180000
DTSTAMP:20260514T045450
CREATED:20240517T015951Z
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SUMMARY:Broadway Night at The Well at Hancock Church
DESCRIPTION:Do you love show tunes? Come celebrate the final service of the season at Worship @ The Well on Sunday\, May 19th\, as we use the music of Broadway in a service about love and acceptance. You’ll hear our band and guests perform music from Rent\, South Pacific\, Dear Evan Hansen\, Into the Woods\, Godspell\, and more! Rev. David Clark will be preaching. \nWorship at the Well is Hancock’s Sunday evening service at 5:00 pm in Clark Hall. Casual and tender\, personal and powerful. Communion is celebrated each week\, and joys and concerns are shared\, with an overall focus on community and connection. Music\, provided by the River Rock Band\, is diverse and ranges from roots/acoustic to jazz\, gospel\, Celtic\, world\, and more. The band has recorded two albums\, and their music can be heard on all the major streaming platforms.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/broadway-night-at-the-well-at-hancock-church/
LOCATION:Clark Hall\, Hancock Church\, 1912 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hancock United Church of Christ":MAILTO:akelly99@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260514T045450
CREATED:20240503T010519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T010519Z
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SUMMARY:Is Your Nonprofit Prepared for the Unexpected?
DESCRIPTION:Join management expert David Harris as he shares concrete strategies leaders can implement to increase their organizations’ resilience amid unexpected forces. \nThe pressure on nonprofit leaders and boards is intense due to competition for funding\, increasing turnover at all levels\, scrutiny of programs\, and heightened focus by for-profit organizations on social impact. Resilience is the key to surviving and thriving in this environment. \nThis workshop will explore concrete strategic\, operational\, financial\, and leadership strategies that nonprofit leaders and board members can implement to increase their organizations’ resilience amid unexpected forces. \nAfter this workshop\, attendees will be able to: \n– Assess the current state of their organization\, their vulnerabilities\, and how they might be addressed.\n– Engage the leadership team and board in building awareness and developing action plans.\n– Prioritize steps to increase resilience and develop strategic communication with key stakeholders. \nThe presenter will devote a significant amount of time to answering your questions. Please take the opportunity to ask them as you register for this May program. Questions will also be accepted during the Zoominar\, time permitting. \nAbout the Speaker: \nDavid Harris is Managing Partner of Interim Executive Solutions\, a partnership that places and supports interim nonprofit executive leaders. It also focuses on stabilizing and strengthening nonprofits to prepare them for new\, permanent leadership. \nDavid spent the first 20 years of his career as a management consultant\, marketing director\, and business executive in various computer software and retail organizations. He then spent six years as an 8th-grade math teacher\, following which he gained extensive consulting and operating leadership experience in nonprofits\, serving as Co-Chair of Community Action Partners\, Deputy Director of Teachers21\, and Managing Director of the UPCS Institute.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/is-your-nonprofit-prepared-for-the-unexpected/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nonprofit Net of Greater Boston":MAILTO:dora.wang@nonprofitnet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T204500
DTSTAMP:20260514T045450
CREATED:20240517T022719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T022719Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: "We're All Plastic People Now"
DESCRIPTION:Join Oceana and LexZeroWaste for a free screening of the new documentary “We’re All Plastic People Now\,” by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Rory Fielding on May 21 at 7:00 pm (EST) at the Lexington Community Center\, Room 139. The film asks the pertinent question: how much evidence do we need before we decide to take action? Following the film there will be time for a brief Q&A\, and participants will be invited to “take action” by writing postcards to their MA State Legislators asking them to support policies that will address the plastic pollution crisis this legislative session.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/film-screening-were-all-plastic-people-now/
LOCATION:MA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Zero Waste Collaborative":MAILTO:info@lexzerowaste.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T213000
DTSTAMP:20260514T045450
CREATED:20240503T010708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T010708Z
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SUMMARY:Mystic Chorale sings SEASONS OF CHANGE\, 5/21
DESCRIPTION:More than 150 Mystic Chorale singers explore the parallels between the cycle of seasons and the ebbs and flows of our lives in SEASONS OF CHANGE\, led by Mike Pfitzer at 7:30 on May 21st in Cary Hall in Lexington. The enchanting program includes songs in a range of musical styles – The Fantasticks’ Try to Remember\, Malvina Reynolds’ Turn Around\, Carole King’s You’ve Got a Friend\, Joni Mitchell’s Circle Game\, Pete Seeger’s Turn\, Turn\, Turn\, Seasons of Love from the musical Rent\, and more. The concert connects seasons of Mystic’s past and present\, including Mystic favorite\, Every Day is a Day of Thanksgiving and a surprise song led by Mystic Chorale Founder Nick Page. \nKeith Murphy and Becky Tracy\, dynamic performers of the traditional music of Newfoundland\, Quebec\, Ireland\, France and beyond\, are featured guests. Becky’s amazing fiddle playing ranges from lively dance tunes to traditional slow airs. Keith plays guitar and sings in English and French. \nTickets: live $25; live stream $15- both available at mysticchorale.org.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/mystic-chorale-sings-seasons-of-change-5-21/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic Chorale":MAILTO:info@mysticchorale.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T045450
CREATED:20240517T015417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T015417Z
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SUMMARY:Lexington Republican Town Committee Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the Lexington Republican Town Committee’s Monthly Meeting on Wednesday\, May 22\, 2024\, at 7:00 pm at the Lexington Community Center\, Room 242\, 39 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA 02421. We represent the Republican Party at the local level\, promote the objectives of the Republican Party\, and work for the nomination and election of Republican Party candidates. The LRTC is committed to the preservation of the conservative ideals of limited government\, individualism\, and traditionalism and is determined to not let our vision of what America represents die here in “The Birthplace of American Liberty.” Visit our website at www.LexingtonRTC.org.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexington-republican-town-committee-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Lexington Community Center\, 39 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T045450
CREATED:20240510T022702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T022702Z
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SUMMARY:“Something Is Being Done” - Women Become Visible in Lexington
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about the women in the LexSeeHer monument. Meet sculptor Meredith Bergmann\, LexSeeHer president Jessie Steigerwald\, LexSeeHer Vice President of Social Relations Kamala Raj\, and Research Team leads. \nCome hear more about Ms. Bergmann’s singular design for Lexington’s Women’s monument\, the historical women who inspired it\, and the process of bringing it to Town. Find out more about the LexSeeHer Research Team and Living HERstory Team. There are many important women whose contributions helped shape Lexington\, and this is your chance for an in-depth look at Lexington’s newest monument and the women who established it. You are invited to get involved in the exciting next steps! \nCary Library is pleased to display the LexSeeHer Women’s Visibility Panels. The installation will be up through the month of May in the Living Room. \nPresented in partnership with LexSeeHer. \nThis program is made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Library Foundation.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/something-is-being-done-women-become-visible-in-lexington/
LOCATION:Cary Library
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cary Library":MAILTO:caryprograms@minlib.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T045450
CREATED:20240517T023003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T023003Z
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SUMMARY:Discovery Day
DESCRIPTION:Discovery Day\, Lexington’s “Town Day”\, is a way to learn about more than 90 of Lexington’s businesses and organizations. A street fair\, held on Massachusetts Avenue in the town center\, it’s a family-friendly day of music\, entertainment\, food\, and fun. \nSaturday\, May 25\, 2024\n10:00 am – 3:00 pm\nBeer Garden: 11:30 am – 3:30 pm\nMassachusetts Avenue (between Meriam Street and Waltham Street)\nBeer Garden Operated By Craft Food Hall
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/discovery-day/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T140000
DTSTAMP:20260514T045450
CREATED:20240524T030825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T030825Z
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SUMMARY:Colonial Music at Buckman Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Drop in to meet Historical Society guide and musician Darlene Wigton as she demonstrates 18th-century guitar music. You can even learn a song and join in! \nIncluded with museum admission.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/colonial-music-at-buckman-tavern/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Historical Society":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T140000
DTSTAMP:20260514T045450
CREATED:20240524T024632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T024632Z
UID:22331-1716724800-1716732000@lexobserver.org
SUMMARY:Spring Goat Pasture Walk at Chiesa Farm
DESCRIPTION:Come and join the local Lexington goats for their daily pasture walk through the fields and woodlands at Chiesa Farm. Each season the land provides them with diverse plant life. The goats are very specific as to what they need to eat depending on many factors. We will have two Lexington herds\, totaling 12 female dairy goats and some of this spring’s goat kids. Learn about the goats and how they are working to keep invasive plants in check. All adults and children are welcome. No dogs\, please. Park at Diamond Middle School using the Hathaway/Sedge Road entrance. RAIN DATE: May 27; 12 noon – 2 pm. \nGuides: Halé Sofia Schatz and Laurene Beaudette \nContact: laurene@iwebinsight.com
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/spring-goat-pasture-walk-at-chiesa-farm/
LOCATION:Chiesa Farm\, Sedge Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Citizens for Lexington Conservation":MAILTO:info@lexfarm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T045450
CREATED:20240510T022553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T022553Z
UID:21545-1716924600-1716928200@lexobserver.org
SUMMARY:Science Café - Materials and Medicine: An Evening with MIT Professor and Inventor Robert Langer
DESCRIPTION:LNPs. Lipid nanoparticles. Heard of them? They are the reason the Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines were developed so quickly and able to stem the tide of COVID-19 worldwide. LNPs and the whole field of nanotechnology are revolutionizing how we deliver medicines to patients. Robert Langer\, Institute Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, is a pioneer and leading innovator in this field of nanomedicine and drug delivery. Not only has his research developed remarkable breakthroughs\, but his patents have been licensed or sub-licensed by over 400 companies. He has also cofounded many companies including Moderna. Join us for our next Science Café as we chat with Prof. Langer and discuss his early influences\, his career path\, and what’s next for the field of nanomedicine. \nRobert Langer is one of 8 Institute Professors at MIT; being an Institute Professor is MIT’s highest honor. His articles have been cited over 420\,000 times; his h-index of 321 is the highest of any engineer in history. His patents have been licensed or sublicensed to over 400 companies; he is a co-founder of many companies including Moderna. He holds 42 honorary doctorates and has received over 220 awards\, including both the United States National Medals of Science and Technology & Innovation (one of 3 living individuals to have received both honors)\, and has been elected to the National Academies of Medicine\, Engineering\, Sciences\, and Inventors. \nThis is a hybrid program – you can attend in person or watch via Zoom. If you are attending via Zoom\, please register to receive the Zoom link. In-person attendance is on a first-come basis. \nSponsored by the Cary Library Foundation.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/science-cafe-materials-and-medicine-an-evening-with-mit-professor-and-inventor-robert-langer/
LOCATION:Cary Library
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cary Library":MAILTO:caryprograms@minlib.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T045450
CREATED:20240510T021358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T021358Z
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SUMMARY:Save Lexington Wildlife at LexART
DESCRIPTION:This will be a fun evening with a variety of experiences. You will be able to view photos of local wildlife\, hear about the rescue of Owen the Owl\, learn about local environmental groups and opportunities to get involved\, visit with local wildlife rehabbers\, and socialize with other activists. \nThere will be a live bird of prey at the event with an opportunity to meet this owl up close and ask questions of its handler. \nYour ticket will also include admission to the LexART Animal House exhibit. Humans have been responsible for the degradation of our environment and the destruction of so much natural habitat. This exhibit gives artists a chance to try and give back to nature\, craft novel wildlife housing\, and provide new habitat\, while showcasing their artistic creativity. Works will be practical to conceptual and will include insect\, bird\, and bat houses\, and wintering shelters for local mammals. \nAdvance ticket purchases will help us better plan for the event using this link: bit.ly/SLWfundraiser \nTickets are also available at the door.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/save-lexington-wildlife-at-lexart/
LOCATION:LexArt\, 130 Waltham Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Save Lexington Wildlife":MAILTO:savagehome@verizon.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T045450
CREATED:20240517T132820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T132820Z
UID:22046-1717095600-1717101000@lexobserver.org
SUMMARY:Mosquito and Tick Control: How to Keep Your Family Safe Without Poisoning Your Yard
DESCRIPTION:Mosquitos and ticks are a nuisance at best and health risk at worst\, so it’s understandable why people often turn to insecticides to try and control these pests. Though spraying may seem like a quick and easy way to deal with mosquitos and ticks\, it’s often an ineffective control strategy. Worse\, these insecticides are toxic to pollinators and other beneficial insects. Join us to learn about the risks that mosquito spraying poses and discuss practical\, alternative methods of mosquito and tick control in residential landscapes. \nAaron Anderson of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation works with the public and Xerces staff to reduce pesticide use in residential landscapes\, including promoting alternative pest control measures and pollinator-friendly gardening practices. Prior to joining Xerces in 2022\, he researched pollinator conservation in urban landscapes\, restored habitat for several endangered butterfly species\, and worked in insect biocontrol. Aaron has a PhD from Oregon State University.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/mosquito-and-tick-control-how-to-keep-your-family-safe-without-poisoning-your-yard/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lexobserver.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/aaron_headshot_photo-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Living Landscapes":MAILTO:lexlivingland@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T045450
CREATED:20240524T032934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T032934Z
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SUMMARY:Art at @2300 Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Art At 2300 Gallery June 1st & 2nd \nA pop-up gallery\, open 1 weekend per month\, from April to November. \nThe Founding Artists: Seascape painter Karen Berman-Mulligan\, watercolorist Jean Hart\, and gemstone jeweler\, Angelique Swingle will invite guest artists to show with us in the gallery or a tent. In addition\, we bring local musicians\, instructors\, or demonstrations to perform or conduct a class. \nThe May event of Art At 2300 Gallery was very enjoyable. \nWe hope folks will understand the Art At 2300 Gallery philosophy. The artist is provided with an opportunity to spend the weekend or a day meeting visitors\, and other artists and discussing art and art relationships and\, hopefully selling. This month there were paintings\, jewelry\, ceramics\, photography\, prints\, cards\, and turned wood. \nIn addition\, we will bring local musicians\, and instructors\, to demonstrate\, perform\, or conduct a class. We want parents to enjoy\, so we provide an art table under a tent for kids to come along and create\, while parents can explore the art. Children who just met had a great time making their own art which was hung from their own tent! It was a nurturing weekend for everyone. \nOur next event will be June 1st and 2nd.\n2300 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington.\n(It is a yellow ranch house\, with tents in the driveway and a full garage gallery). \nGuest artist Catherine Hart\, an oil and portrait painter\, will join us.\nYoga instructor\, Doreen Leopold-Mitchell\, MPT will conduct a class on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 pm. \nTime: Sat & Sun 11 am- 5 pm.\nNext Event: July 14 & 15.\nArtAt2300.com
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/art-at-2300-gallery-3/
LOCATION:2300 Massachusetts Ave. Lexington\, MA\, 2300 Massachusetts Ave Lexington\, MA\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T045450
CREATED:20240524T032457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T032457Z
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SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Button Spinners
DESCRIPTION:18th-century kids had toys too\, but most were simple and homemade\, using household items as materials. Button spinners were popular and fun to play with. Make one of your own to take home! \nIncluded with museum admission – drop in any time between 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm to participate!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/hands-on-history-button-spinners/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lexobserver.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Button-Spinners.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Historical Society":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T045450
CREATED:20240524T032642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T032642Z
UID:22176-1717254000-1717257600@lexobserver.org
SUMMARY:The Brain\, the Mind\, and Everything Else WITH CARA BEAN
DESCRIPTION:Join author-illustrator and former Lexington High School educator Cara Bean for this presentation about how\nan LHS seminar about mental health spawned a five-year creative journey in making a mental health graphic novel for youth. Her first book for adolescents\, Here I Am\, I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health is a a full-color graphic novel-style adventure through the brain that demystifies and destigmatizes emotional and mental health for children ages 12 and up. Without talking down to its readers\, Here I Am\, I Am Me doesn’t pretend that teens are immune to mental health struggles and masterfully discusses difficult and crucial topics while equipping readers with mindfulness tips\, specific resources\, and empathetic affirmations. Readers will learn to destigmatize the conversation around mental health by reframing their thinking\, learning how to use conscious language\, and helping themselves and others through mental health dilemmas.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/the-brain-the-mind-and-everything-else-with-cara-bean/
LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lexobserver.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CaraBeanEventImage.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Community Education":MAILTO:LCE@lexingtonma.org
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