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Historian Dean Grodzins, author of "American Heretic: Theodore Parker and Transcendentalism," discusses the Lexington-born minister and abolitionist. Thursday, Oct. 15, 7–8:30 p.m., First Parish in Lexington.
Join Jeff Howry, Ph.D., a Lexington historian and archaeologist, in the exploration of Willard’s Woods. The area presents many examples of how our New England landscape was shaped by nature and occupied by humans. The tour will show participants many of the features of the 100 acres that tell stories of what has happened in […]
Explore more than three centuries of Lexington’s history on a walking tour of the historic Old Burying Ground, where skulls and crossbones, willow trees, and urns reveal how attitudes toward death have changed through the centuries. Discover the evolution of mortuary art and meet some of Lexington’s most notable residents along the way. The one-mile […]
Early voting for the November 3 election opens in Massachusetts this very day. Cast your ballot at Cary Hall, then walk next door to celebrate, write postcards, sign up to volunteer, and hear some music. Bring a friend — or three. (Or come to the park first to learn about the ballot questions. Then vote.) […]
Get on your dancing shoes, have fun with neighbors, and help keep Boston WARM this winter! Join us at Hancock Church for a Family Barn Dance! The night will raise funds for Coat Boston, which provides thousands of winter coats to children across Boston (read more at coatboston.org). Local caller Jacob Bloom will be teaching […]
This walk is an opportunity to learn to use iNaturalist to observe and share biodiversity information in Lexington's conservation land. iNaturalist is an online social network of people who care about biodiversity and want to contribute to knowledge and learn from each other. Data captured in iNaturalist has been used for many research projects across […]
Art For All, a "pick your price" art sale, comes to the Lexington Arts & Crafts Society. All money raised goes directly to the Association of Haitian Women in Boston (AFAB), which supports immigrant women affected by the federal termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Local artists have donated original work to the cause. Buyers […]
Porchfest was sadly rained out, but a few groups are getting together on Sunday, Oct. 18 for Gazebofest! Featuring the LHS Jazz Combo, Alix & Palin, and Rock & Roll Coyote
LexFUN! invites families to its free annual Fall Extravaganza at Center Playground, with live music, crafts, apple cider donuts and a Halloween parade at 3:45 p.m.
Support Refugees and Asylum Seekers Join us on Sunday, October 18 from 5-8 p.m. as we gather at Follen Church in Lexington to celebrate community, culture, and compassion at LexRAP’s Annual Fundraiser Dinner! You’ll enjoy a catered feast of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, hear powerful stories of resilience and hope, and share in a collective […]
The volunteer-run Thrift Super Sale, held since 1963, returns to Temple Isaiah with clothing, housewares, books and a boutique room. Oct. 18–20; proceeds support local charities.
Behind the feed: How information — and misinformation — spreads online Cary Library & Lexington Observer