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People of the past used science just like we do every day, even on an 18th-century farm! Learn how simple chores like writing a letter, working in the barn, or caring for a sick person utilize chemistry and physics. As we explore a historic tavern, we’ll become household scientists: making medicine by grinding herbs from […]
Mark your calendars for the Townwide Candidate Forum 2025. Please join us for the candidate forum at the community center on Saturday, February 22nd, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Learn more about the candidates you will be voting for, ask questions, and make an informed decision!
Join Cary Library and the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington (ABCL) for an evening with Alice Randall, award-winning professor, songwriter, and author of My Black Country, A Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present, and Future. Randall will share her writing journey, tell stories of her music career and discuss her newest book, My […]
Wilson Farm is going all out to celebrate International Women's Day! We’re shining a spotlight on our amazing women-owned and led vendors as well as the women of Wilson Farm. We’re thrilled to welcome the incredible women who run the businesses we work with, many of whom will be on-site to share samples of their […]
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! Included with museum admission - drop in any time between 1:00 - 4:00 pm to participate!
Peter Mulvey has been a songwriter, road dog, raconteur, and almost-poet for over 30 years. Twenty albums, one illustrated book, thousands of live performances, a TEDx talk, a decades-long association with the National Youth Science Camp, opening tours and gigs for luminaries such as Ani DiFranco, Greg Brown, Emmylou Harris and Chuck Prophet, appearances on […]
Pilgrim Church's and Lexington Neighbor Brigade's annual Dignity Matters product drive starts this Sunday, March 2nd, and runs through March 30th! Help women and girls in need in Greater Boston. We're collecting Tampons (boxes or individually wrapped), Pads (boxes or individually wrapped), Bras (new or very gently used), and Underwear (MUST be new with tags/packaging). […]
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! Included with museum admission.
Join The Master Singers of Lexington on Sunday, March 2, at 4:00 pm for our pops concert, "Pops! Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow" featuring an evening of songs and choruses about the past, present, and future. We are excited to welcome the Children’s Community Chorus - Angela Carpenter, Director - as our guest for this performance. […]
Mark the start of Lent on Wednesday, March 5th, by joining the Church of Our Redeemer for Ash Wednesday. Church of Our Redeemer will offer two services for Ash Wednesday. At noon, there will be a shorter spoken service with Communion and the Imposition of Ashes. At 7:30 pm there will be a service with […]
Tickets go on sale to the general public for the performances of Shrek, Jr. at Diamond Middle School on Wednesday, February 26th at 7:00 am. They can only be purchased online this year. All tickets are General Admission and cost $10 each. Buy Shrek, Jr. Tickets Here Showtimes: Thursday, March 6th at 7:30 pm Friday, March 7th at […]
Trump Tariffs: A Primer Friday, March 7, 2025 9:30 AM Lexington Community Center 39 Marrett Road Room 237 What are tariffs? How are they imposed? And how do they affect you? The League of Women Voters of Lexington is pleased to host Pol Antras, the Robert G. Ory Professor of Economics at Harvard University where […]