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Waste costs are rising, definitions of "trash" are changing, and trash incineration continues contributing to climate change. Join the next event in a series of community forums as we work to envision a smarter waste system for Lexington. Forums will feature information on: Lexington's current waste stream External influences on a waste system Waste reduction […]
Shade can be a problem when you garden. It seems like so many plants are sun lovers, what is a gardener to do? This program will focus on native plants, ferns, and flowers, that grow well in shade and make great combinations to brighten up the darker parts of any garden. Leslie Duthie is a […]
FEBRUARY FIRST FRIDAY FORUM: A DISCUSSION OF TURF v. GRASS FOR ATHLETIC FIELDS On February 7, 2025, we look forward to a discussion on the merits (and perils) of installing artificial turf versus natural grass on Lexington’s athletic fields. The forum will be held in Room 237 of the Lexington Community Center, beginning at 9:30 […]
Munroe Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce a February edition of Seasonal Suites, a super-fun arts night out! Come join us for the fancy footwork of Off Beat Tap Company, along with music led by Theo Griffin, as Seasonal Suites returns this month. The Munroe Center for the Arts will come alive with […]
First Parish Lexington Climate Action Team will be hosting a movie night on Friday, February 7, at 7 pm in Robinson Hall, 7 Harrington Rd, Lexington. We will be showing, and then discussing “Eating Our Way to Extinction.” The 2021 documentary addresses the problem of unsustainable meat production and highlights the consequences such as deforestation, […]
Lantern Festival Celebration to Illuminate Lexington on February 8, 2025 A vibrant celebration of the Lantern Festival will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at First Parish in Lexington, located at 7 Harrington Road, Lexington, Massachusetts. This festive event is co-hosted by the New Legacy Cultural Center (NLCC), the Chinese American Association of Lexington […]
Just in time for Valentine's Day, sign up now for a printmaking workshop to create unique and colorful cards! Choose an hour-long session on Sunday, Feb 9th, (at 1:00 pm or 2:30 pm) to explore gelli-plate printmaking, experiment with colors and layered textures, and make your own unique, seasonally inspired cards. Open to adults and […]
Did you know that romance and romantasy novels were some of the most popular books taken out of Cary Library in 2024? Romance is a growing genre in the publishing world, and readers--including those here in Lexington--love love. To celebrate this fascination (and Valentine's Day), Cary Library and the Cary Library Foundation are hosting Literary […]
School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Presents: Talking with Young People About Healthy Relationships Join us on Monday, February 10th from 7-9 pm at the LHS Library Media Center Room 149 See the flyer for details.
Waste costs are rising, definitions of "trash" are changing, and trash incineration continues contributing to climate change. Join the next event in a series of community forums as we work to envision a smarter waste system for Lexington. Forums will feature information on: Lexington's current waste stream External influences on a waste system Waste reduction […]
Join Chef Omid Roustaei and author Marjan Kamali for an evening of Persian cooking in celebration of the launch of Bitter & Sweet, Roustaei’s narrative-driven cookbook exploring the intersection of Persian flavors and global cuisine. Dive into the world of Iranian flavors and learn how simple ingredients – like tomatoes, saffron, pomegranate, and turmeric – work […]
Location: Follen Church, 755 Mass Avenue, Lexington Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025, 2025 9:30 AM Refreshments, 10 AM Meeting Kim Smith has been a long time lecturer on butterflies and moths. She lives in Gloucester where she has designed a garden along the harbor walk. In October 2018 Kim was interviewed by the BBC and PBS […]