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The Lexington Health Department, in conjunction with the Lexington Lions Club, will be conducting a Medical Waste Collection on Wednesday, September 9th, from 5:00-7:00 p.m in the rear of the Town Hall Building, located at 1625 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington. We will accept medical waste items, both expired and unneeded medications, as well as sharps. This collection is for Lexington residents only; […]
Vote Yes on Question 9: Save our Gun Safety Law September 9, 7:00 - 8:00 pm On Zoom Link to register This November, Massachusetts voters will decide the fate of the state's existing, bipartisan gun safety law at the ballot box. Join the Jewish Partnership for Gun Safety (JPGS) on Zoom on Wednesday, Sept. 9, […]
Spend a summer evening at LexFarm creating a stunning flower arrangement as the sun sets over the fields. Kathy Leva, an accredited flower show judge will guide you in selecting fresh-cut blooms from LexFarm’s fields. While you’re making your creation, sip handcrafted mocktails made with locally prepared shrubs by Will Caines of Wicked Bess, showcasing […]
Lexington has heroes in every century, as change-seekers have made their mark on the town. Through building community, working for social change, pioneering in their fields, and pursuing creative passions, Leading Lexingtonians keep Lexington on the map as a historic place. This lecture series highlights their accomplishments, which are also displayed on a rotating basis […]
Lex Kids Be Kids invites you to join us on Thursday, September 10, at 6 PM at Lexington Venue for a free screening of Your Attention Please, a documentary that premiered at SXSW 2026, exploring how technology is reshaping kids' lives and attention. Stick around after for a panel discussion with the film's director and […]
September 13, 12:30 pm Join Rev. Reebee Girash, Pastor of Pilgrim Church, for a slow and gentle, contemplative forest encounter through the conservation land near Pilgrim Church. This walk will last under an hour and will cover less than 1.5 miles. We will pause multiple times for mindfulness practices. Participants should be able to navigate […]
More and more homeowners are embracing landscaping that emphasizes native plants and organic methods to create more wildlife- and people-friendly yards. Are you curious to see what other gardeners have done? Stop by any of multiple locations to see the many forms a pollinator garden can take, or learn what alternatives to the traditional lawn […]
The Town is preparing to roll out a modernized waste collection program in the summer of 2027 that will help control rising costs and reduce waste. The new system will include transitioning to automated collection, which will mean residents will be provided with new wheeled carts for both trash and recycling. Trash, recycling, and compost […]
This talk spans the 100-year fight for women’s rights, beginning with the Suffragette movement and the passing of the 19th Amendment in 1920. It moves on to the great stock market crash on Black Monday in 1929, and the New Deal as a response to the Great Depression under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, before focusing […]
After a controversial classroom experiment launched her into the national spotlight, teacher Jane Elliott become a powerful voice against racism. After a lifetime of speaking out about racism, power and responsibility, Elliott now challenges us all to join in her work. A discussion, moderated by Katie O’Hare Gibson, Lexington educator and advocate, will follow the […]
New to town or been here a while? Join us! Enjoy local and nearby cafés while meeting neighbors and making new friends! 3RD TUESDAY of every month during the school year 9:30-11:00AM
The Town is preparing to roll out a modernized waste collection program in the summer of 2027 that will help control rising costs and reduce waste. The new system will include transitioning to automated collection, which will mean residents will be provided with new wheeled carts for both trash and recycling. Trash, recycling, and compost […]