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This walk celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day and will introduce you to plants, animals, and minerals Native people used (and still do in some cases) for food, clothing, medicine, construction, diapers, and body paint. Co-sponsored with Native Americans in Lexington (NAIL). Meet at the parking lot for the Estabrook School, 117 Grove Street, Lexington. Leader: Fran […]
Long before Lexington was Lexington, Indigenous communities lived here for thousands of years—join us for a free day celebrating Native American culture and history. Start with a guided walk of the Lexington Paint Mine from 9–10 AM, then explore the Lexington Depot from 10 AM–4 PM and an outdoor cultural festival in Emery Park from […]
What drove Bathsheba Spooner, a woman from elite eighteenth-century New England society, to conspire with American and British soldiers to murder her husband during the American Revolution? Join historian Andrew Noone to explore the sensational true-crime story of a cold husband, a lovestruck teenager, British prisoners of war, and a beautiful, possibly unstable woman caught […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Free 4-Session workshop series to support you in planning for the future for Lexington residents and employees. This workshop series is focused on older caregivers who have adult family members with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism. Dates/Time: Tuesday, October 20th and 27th, and November 3rd and 10th from 4:30 to 6pm. Registration Required Here: […]
We invite you as a resident or whose loved one is a resident of Lexington to attend a 4-Session workshop series to support you in planning for the future. This workshop series is focused on older caregivers who have adult family members with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism. Employees of the town are also […]
Five things to know about Medicare During this complimentary session, we’ll discuss five important topics to help you better understand Medicare. We’ll talk about Medicare enrollment details and deadlines, and provide considerations for managing your health care options and costs in retirement. Presented by: Amanda Willey, CFP®, APMA®, Private Wealth Advisor - R. Miller & […]
Free screening of a 50-minute documentary on ICE's domestic deportation flight network, followed by discussion. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7-9 p.m., Follen Church Community Center.