To increase understanding and participation in Lexington, Massachusetts through local, community journalism.
Hancock Church is thrilled to present British author and host of The Sacred podcast Elizabeth Oldfield for an evening titled "Becoming the Kind of People We Need at the "’End of the World’". Oldfield, author of Fully Alive: Tending the Soul in Turbulent Times, brings centuries of wisdom from faith traditions, philosophy, psychology and beyond […]
Save the Date: The third community meeting for the Center Playground project will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Community Room of the Lexington Police Station and via Zoom.
Stereotypes about the British military during the American Revolution are countless, and often contradictory. Did England possess the most professional fighting force in the world, or did they bumble through New England, clinging tightly to outdated tactics while shrewd farmers rewrote the rules around them? Historian Andrew O’Shaughnessy untangles this web by following several prominent […]
Join us at the opening reception for Artwalk, the annual display of local artists’ works in Lexington Center shop windows, on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 5:30 -7:30 p.m., at Galaray House (1720 Massachusetts Ave). You’ll have a chance to meet the featured artists, get an up-close look at the art in the gallery and in the […]
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of today’s healthcare system? Join us for an empowering evening designed specifically for women 40 and over. This event brings together local experts in healthcare systems, insurance and patient advocacy to help you cut through the confusion and take control of your care. You’ll gain practical strategies to: […]
AGM is a 183 acre property owned by Arlington and located in East Lexington. It features meadows, wetlands, and woods within its borders. Over 700 trees, plants, insects, mammals and more have been documented on iNaturalist to date. We'll share observations and insights of AGM's natural communities, a changing mixture of native and introduced organisms, […]
Come and join the local Lexington goats for their daily pasture walk through the fields and woodlands at Chiesa Farm. Each season the land provides them with diverse plant life. The goats are very specific to what they need to eat depending on many factors. We will have two Lexington herds, totaling about 18 dairy […]
Before Lexington was Lexington, Indigenous communities have lived in this area for thousands of years. Today, we celebrate them with a free open house at the Lexington Depot to learn more about Native American culture. 9:00 - 10:00 AM, join science educator Fran Ludwig for a guided walk of the Lexington Paint Mine, a nature […]
Join us for a relaxed evening with snacks and conversation as Fran Ludwig shares highlights from the Raising Hope conference in Rome. Learn what global leaders are doing on climate, and talk with neighbors about how we can turn global insights into local action. When: October 14, 7 PM Where: First Parish in Lexington, Parker Hall (enter through the […]
Diwali is a Hindu festival of lights with its variations also celebrated in other Indian religions. It symbolizes the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance”. During Diwali, people illuminate their homes, shops, temples, and workspaces with diyas (oil lamps), candles, and lanterns. Diwali marks a major shopping festival […]
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