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SUMMARY:Patriots’ Day community sing-along and flash mob!
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Patriots’ Day community flash mob outside Cary Memorial Hall on Friday\, April 17th\, 6-6:45 pm! It will kick off with performances culminating in a community sing-along of Lexington Patriots’ Day song to the tune of “Ode to Joy”. Watch\, enjoy\, and experience the flash mob! \nThis event is free. \nOrganized by Lexington High School Flash Mob Club in collaboration with Lexington Town Celebrations Committee. \nThis community sing-along will bring together everyone from young to all ages to celebrate with our very own Lexington Patriots’ Day song. The event showcases Lexington Public School youth performers\, culminating in a crowd-singalong led by adult and youth musicians from elementary\, middle\, and high school orchestras\, bands\, and choirs outside Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building (facing Mass Ave) at 5:45 pm. This is a Youtube video of last year’s Patriots Day flash mob: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TncqcIvQe54
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/patriots-day-community-sing-along-and-flash-mob/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000
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SUMMARY:Armenian Film IN THE LAND OF ARTO: East Coast premiere at Belmont World Film
DESCRIPTION:In tribute to Armenian Heritage Month\, Belmont World Film is screening the East Coast premiere of IN THE LAND OF ARTO\, as part of its 24th International Film Series. \nThe screening will be followed immediately by a discussion led by Diana Hayrapetyan\, Professor of Armenian at Harvard University and a PhD candidate at the Strassler Center for Holocaust Studies at Clark University. \nThe feature film debut of director Tamara Stepanyan is set in Armenia\, including the region of Nagorno-Karabakh\, the site of the ethnic and territorial conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan\, inhabited mostly by ethnic Armenians until their expulsion in 2023\, and the seven surrounding districts\, inhabited mostly by Azerbaijanis until their expulsion during the 1990s.  The film stars Camille Cottin (Call My Agent\, House of Gucci) as a wife who travels to Armenia to legalize her husband’s death\, only to learn that he lied about his military service\, that he fought in the war\, usurped his identity\, and that his former friends consider him a deserter. \nBelmont World Film’s 24th International Film Series\, “Thicker Than Water\,” runs Mondays at 7:00 PM at the West Newton Cinema through May 18. After a two-week break\, the series continues with the observance of Pride Month on June 1 and World Refugee Awareness Month on June 8 and 15. The films in this year’s series\, which are followed by engaging discussions led by filmmakers and expert speakers\, explore the ties that bind—and sometimes limit—through an intimate and far-reaching collection of stories about families in all their complexity. They span four continents and feature ten different languages\, including Arabic\, Armenian\, Greek\, Darija\, Dutch\, French\, Greek\, Greenlandic\, Quechua\, Spanish\, and Ukrainian—reflecting the many voices and vantage points that shape our shared human story.. All of the selections were official entries at the world’s major film festivals\, with several receiving top honors.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/armenian-film-in-the-land-of-arto-east-coast-premiere-at-belmont-world-film/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000
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SUMMARY:Track & Field Spring Clinic
DESCRIPTION:In an effort to make the sport accessible to kids of all ages\, the Lexington High School Track & Field team hosts a Spring Track & Field clinic each year for elementary school kids during April vacation. \nThe Spring Clinic offers participants the opportunity to experience a fun\, pressure free environment to train with the LHS coaches and work directly with our student-athletes. At the clinics we play games\, work on some track & field specific events\, and finish the clinic with a track meet and prizes. Just as important\, our clinics provide an opportunity for the high school students to work with and mentor the next generation of kids in the area. \nFor more information and to register\, please visit: https://www.lexxctf.com/clinics.html
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/track-field-spring-clinic/
LOCATION:Lexington High School\, 251 Waltham Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T203000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Mending Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun way to make worn clothes feel new and exciting again? Drop in to our Earth Day Mending Clinic\, where members of LexZeroWaste’s Textiles and Mending Team will help you with simple mending techniques to help you beautifully repair loved clothing so you can “Mend it\, not End it.” Adults and Teens welcome. \nBring something to mend\, or if you don’t have something to mend right now\, stop by to see the team’s projects-in-progress\, including decorative mending and items made of repurposed clothing and fabric. Come practice basic techniques on our community mending tablecloth! \nDonations of notions (thread\, needles\, needle threaders\, etc.) for our Community Mending Supplies are welcome. \nPresented by Cary Library in partnership with LexZeroWaste’s Textiles and Mending Team.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/earth-day-mending-clinic/
LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cary Library &amp%3B Lexington Zero Waste Collaborative":MAILTO:janet@lexzerowaste.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
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SUMMARY:LexFUN! Consignment Sale
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers\, Sellers\, and Donations Needed to Help Make the 2026 LexFUN! Consignment Sale a Success\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLexington\, MA – The LexFUN! Consignment Sale has become one of the Boston area’s favorite and largest one-day consignment events\, bringing in groups from all over the region in search of bargains for children’s clothing and gear. Hundreds of buyers and sellers are brought together under one roof in Lexington\, Massachusetts\, for a fantastic one-day event offering thousands of gently used\, high-quality baby and children’s clothes\, gear\, and toys at very reasonable prices. \nAs part of the Donation Drive and in partnership with Protect Global Children\, we are running a breast pump drive to collect gently used breast pumps and accessories. \nWhether you sell with us\, volunteer\, or shop with us\, the LexFUN! Consignment Sale has something for you! We are pleased to announce that this year’s Consignment Sale will be held at the Lexington High School Field House on Saturday\, April 25\, 2026. \nConsignment Sale Schedule \nWeek 1 Donation Drive (Stone House (735 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington): \nMonday\, April 13 – Friday\, April 17\, 2026 – Hours TBD \nWeek 2 Donation Drive (Lexington High School Commons II Cafeteria – 251 Waltham St.\, Lexington\, MA 02421): Tuesday\, April 21 – Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 – Hours TBD \nConsignment Sale Day (Lexington High School Field House – 251 Waltham St.\, Lexington\, MA 02421): Saturday\, April 25\, 2026 \n\n8:00 am – 9:30 am – Volunteer-Only Sale\n10:00 am – 1:00 pm – General Sale\n1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Half Price Sale\n3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Bargain Bag Sale\n\nVolunteers are the heart and soul of the Consignment Sale\, and we’re excited to work with the community to bring this event to life. As a volunteer\, you’ll also get early access to the sale—a great opportunity to find the best deals on high-quality children’s items! \nFor any questions\, media interviews\, or additional information\, please feel free to reach out to Lauren Raheja or Ashley Hernandez at email lexfunconsignmentsale@gmail.com. You can also learn more about the Consignment Sale at https://lexfun.org/consignment or sign up to consign or volunteer at https://www.myconsignmentmanager.com/lexfun \nWe look forward to working with you to make this year’s Consignment Sale a memorable event for the entire Lexington community! \n### \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the LexFUN! \nLexFUN! is a diverse community of parents of all kinds with young children of all ages\, serving Lexington and the surrounding area. Founded in 1942\, LexFUN! is one of the largest volunteer-run parent organizations in Massachusetts\, providing social\, educational\, and community events and activities. LexFUN! is a non-profit and a recognized MA PTA. LexFUN! also maintains its own charitable fund\, the LexFUND! Community fund\, supporting local families in times of crisis\, granting Preschool Scholarships\, and other community initiatives.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexfun-consignment-sale/
LOCATION:Lexington High School Field House\, 251 Waltham St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring LHS Jazz Ensemble Concert at the Gazebo!
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to celebrate Spring with the LHS Jazz Ensemble!\nOutside at the Hastings Park Gazebo. \nMonday\, April 27\, 2026 at 7 pm. \n(Rain location: LHS Auditorium) \nFree and Open to the Public!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/spring-lhs-jazz-ensemble-concert-at-the-gazebo/
LOCATION:Hastings Park\, Corner of Massachusetts Ave. and Worthen Rd.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
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SUMMARY:Clarke Middle School Play: "Beyond Rhyme or Reason"
DESCRIPTION:Clarke Middle School’s production of Beyond Rhyme or Reason\, created by LPS drama teacher Kate Bromley\, is a theatrical performance of a collection of timeless poems by a variety of acclaimed poets. Experience the beauty of poetic storytelling. The actors bring the text to life\, imbuing the verse with emotion and meaning while the staging helps to give context and theatrical artistry to the poetry. Come and enjoy the show!\n\nTickets go on sale online at Cur8.com on Monday\, April 13th.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/clarke-middle-school-play-beyond-rhyme-or-reason/
LOCATION:Clarke Middle School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T110000
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SUMMARY:League of Women Voters Lexington First Friday May 1
DESCRIPTION:The League of Women Voters of Lexington \nFirst Friday \nMay 1\, 2026 \n9:30—11:00 AM \nRoom 237 \nLexington Community Center \n39 Marrett Road \nLexington MA 02421 \n  \nGun Safety Laws on the Ballot: \nWhat Massachusetts Voters Need to Know \nJoin the League of Women Voters of Lexington at a First Friday on May 1\, 2026\, 9:30-11:00 AM in Room 237 at the Lexington Community Center to learn about the upcoming question that will appear on the November ballot on Gun Safety Laws.  This ballot question is asking voters to support the existing gun safety laws that are on the books in Massachusetts.  The League urges a “Yes” vote on this question. \nThe speakers will be Ruth Zakarin\, CEO of the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence and chair of Vote Yes for a Safe Massachusetts\, and Jennifer Muroff\, the Legislative Action Committee Chair for the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (LWVMA). \nThere will be time for Q&A after the program. For more information about the League and this program go to: https://my.lwv.org/massachusetts/lexington \nFor more information\, contact the League convener Margaret Coppe at mecoppe@gmail.com. \nAll Lexington League forums are free and open to the public.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/league-of-women-voters-lexington-first-friday-may-1/
LOCATION:Lexington Community Center\, 39 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
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SUMMARY:William Drummond Junior Fife & Drum Corps of Lexington Tattoo & Muster
DESCRIPTION:Tattoo: Friday\, May 1\, 6:30-8:30 pm on the Lexington Battle Green (1625 Massachusetts Ave.).\n\nFree outdoor evening performance of fife and drum music at the scene of the first skirmish in the Revolutionary War. Hosted by the William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps of Lexington and featuring four other corps.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLexington Muster: Saturday\, May 2\, 12:00-4:00 pm at Hastings Park in Lexington (corner of Massachusetts Ave. and Worthen Rd.).\n\nFree outdoor afternoon of music\, history\, and entertainment by two dozen fife and drum corps representing different eras\, including the Revolution\, hosted by the William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps of Lexington. Free parking; walking distance from Lexington’s historic Battle Green\, Visitors Center\, and historic houses. Rain or Shine Event.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/william-drummond-junior-fife-drum-corps-of-lexington-tattoo-muster/
LOCATION:Hastings Park\, Corner of Massachusetts Ave. and Worthen Rd.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="William Diamond Junior Fife &amp%3B Drum Corps":MAILTO:wdj@ezzellwebb.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T120000
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SUMMARY:🎾 Kids Tennis Clinic – LHS Boys’ & Girls’ Varsity Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and engaging tennis clinic for kids (Grades K–8)\, great for beginners to competitive players. Led by the Lexington High School varsity teams. \n\n May 2\, 3\, 9 & 10 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Gallagher Tennis Courts (Lexington) $45/day\n\n\n\n\n\nAll proceeds support the team \n\n\n Register here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScW20iBQLrh1n9yVrJ0dlQcwivPgtuLMgm4AiFqGkJ7BoAzqQ/viewform
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/%f0%9f%8e%be-kids-tennis-clinic-lhs-boys-girls-varsity-fundraiser/
LOCATION:LHS Gallagher Tennis Courts\, 80 Worthen Rd\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T123000
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SUMMARY:THE HAY MAN — Special 3D Screening | Lexington Venue\, 1794 Mass Ave
DESCRIPTION:What happens when two estranged brothers\, a cursed hay monster\, and a toy robot sidekick collide on a New England farm? Find out at this special 3D screening of The Hay Man — the Massachusetts-made sci-fi/comedy that earned a 9/10 from Film Threat magazine. \nWritten\, directed\, and scored by Auburn filmmaker Zachary Benton for just $600\, The Hay Man combines puppets\, miniatures\, and practical effects with cutting-edge 3D photogrammetry and motion capture. Select scenes will be presented in 3D — free glasses included. \nRated TV-PG. Fun for the whole family. Think Universal Monsters meets Ghostbusters with a dose of Yankee ingenuity.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/the-hay-man-special-3d-screening-lexington-venue-1794-mass-ave/
LOCATION:Lexington Venue Theater\, 1794 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, M\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melodious Zach &amp%3B Lexington Venue":MAILTO:ken@lexingtonvenue.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T213000
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SUMMARY:Singer Songwriter Pamela Means in Concert at Harmony on the Green Coffeehouse
DESCRIPTION:Singer/Songwriter\, jazz musician\, and activist Pamela Means headlines the final show of the season at the Harmony on the Green Coffeehouse Concerts on Saturday\, May 2nd at 7:30 p.m. Singer/Songwriter Kim\nMoberg opens the show. \nPamela Means is an Easthampton MA-based\, multiple award-winning\, singer-songwriter and jazz musician. Biracial\, Queer\, Artist-Activist and\, “one of the fiercest guitar players and politically-rooted musicians in the industry today\,” (Curve Magazine.) Means has worn a hole in two of her guitars with\nher “insanely brilliant” (Press Herald\, Portland ME) and “stark\, defiant songs” (New York Times). From protest anthems to songs with pointed social commentary\, Means is a fearless singer and performer\nwho challenges\, educates\, and entertains. \nKim Moberg’s rich vocals\, described as “a blend of honey and whiskey”\, gently guides listeners through her musical stories while her compositions tug at feelings of melancholy\, heartbreak\, healing and social consciousness. A native of Alaska and of the Tlingit tribe\, Kim has recorded 4 albums with Grammy\nnominated producer Jon Evans and has performed at many area coffeehouses including Club Passim and Circle of Friends. \nThe show is presented by Harmony on the Green Coffeehouse Concerts and will be performed in Clark Hall at Hancock Church\, 1912 Massachusetts Ave in Lexington. Tickets are $25 or “pay what you can” and are available at harmonyonthegreen.org. The church is fully accessible\, with an elevator off of the Mass Ave entrance and free parking on Mass Ave and in the rear of the church. Complimentary refreshments are served. The performance is made possible in part by a grant from the Lexington Cultural Council.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/singer-songwriter-pamela-means-in-concert-at-harmony-on-the-green-coffeehouse/
LOCATION:Harmony on the Green\, 1912 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hancock United Church of Christ":MAILTO:akelly99@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T200000
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SUMMARY:Raney Aronson-Rath and The Future of Investigative Journalism in an Evolving Media Landscape
DESCRIPTION:At the helm of PBS’ investigative documentary series FRONTLINE\, Raney Aronson-Rath has overseen the production of hard-hitting investigations into everything from the global COVID-19 pandemic to the powerful influences shaping American politics. \nYet few independent news outlets like FRONTLINE remain—and amid the proliferation of misinformation\, Americans have a harder time trusting what they see. \nAronson-Rath will discuss the future of journalism in an evolving media landscape\, how she is connecting with younger audiences\, and the challenges she faces running the acclaimed PBS series.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/raney-aronson-rath-and-the-future-of-investigative-journalism-in-an-evolving-media-landscape/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061205
CREATED:20260410T010314Z
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SUMMARY:The Master Singers of Lexington Present "Lieder & Chansons"
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Master Singers of Lexington on May 2 at 8 pm for our final concert of the 2025-26 season: Lieder & Chansons\, a rich and expressive program of French and German music. Enjoy works by Brahms\, Poulenc\, Saint-Saëns\, Hugo Wolf\, and other masters. Purchase tickets online at www.themastersingers.org. Discounts for students\, seniors\, and WGBH members. Ample free parking and handicapped accessible.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/the-master-singers-of-lexington-present-lieder-chansons/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Church
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Master Singers of Lexington":MAILTO:mastersingersoflexingtontix@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Mosaic Gift Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mother’s Day is around the corner. Imagine her surprise when she gets a unique handmade gift from you! When you register\, you’ll have the choice of making jewelry\, a picture frame (fee: $45)\, a small mirror (7″ diameter)\, or an 8″ heart (Fee: $80). I have all the glass\, beads\, costume jewelry\, shells\, and bling you’ll need to create a one-of-a-kind mosaic. No experience is necessary. Even if you’ve never done mosaics\, you’ll have fun creating something beautiful in my home studio overlooking the Charles River. I’ll be with you every step of the way to offer advice or answer questions. In one afternoon\, you’ll create a memento your mom (or the special woman in your life) will cherish for years to come. Register for Mother’s Day Mosaic Gift Making Workshop.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/mothers-day-mosaic-gift-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Amy’s Mosaic Studio\, 111 Riverview Avenue\, Waltham\, MA\, 02453\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Marks Mosaics":MAILTO:amy@amymarksmosaics.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000
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SUMMARY:Willard’s Woods: A Brief Journey Through a 12\,000 Year-old Landscape
DESCRIPTION:By popular demand\, Jeff Howry\, Ph.D.\, a Lexington historian and archaeologist\, will lead another walk exploring Willard’s Woods. The area presents many examples of how our New England landscape was shaped by nature and occupied by humans. The tour will show participants many of the features of the 100 acres that tell stories of what has happened in the past 12\,000 years. Posters and artifacts will supplement the narrative as we explore various terrains and historic areas within the conservation area. Not seen before imagery of the historic landscape will be presented. Participants will particularly come to appreciate what it tells us about our colonial forbearers’ lives. \nWear long pants with closure straps\, hiking footgear\, and weather-proof clothing. Meet in the main parking lot on North Street opposite 44 North Street. \nLimited to 30 participants\, registration required. Register on CLC website. \nLeader: Jeff Howry
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/willards-woods-a-brief-journey-through-a-12000-year-old-landscape/
LOCATION:Willards Woods\, Opposite 44 North Street\, Lexington
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ORGANIZER;CN="Citizens for Lexington Conservation":MAILTO:info@lexfarm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T000000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061205
CREATED:20260413T220128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T220128Z
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SUMMARY:Guys and Dolls at LHS
DESCRIPTION:Lexington High School is proud to present its spring musical\, Guys and Dolls\, with performances on May 7\, 8\, and 9. This production showcases the hard work and talent of Lexington High School students\, who have spent months preparing every aspect of the show\, from acting and music to set and costume design. Come support their hard work and enjoy this timeless classic. \nTickets can be purchased online\, or at the door. \n\n \n$15 for general admission\n$10 Students / Seniors
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/guys-and-dolls-at-lhs/
LOCATION:Lexington High School Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061205
CREATED:20260424T022728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T022728Z
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SUMMARY:Voices on the Green presents "Plan B" - May 8!
DESCRIPTION:Voices on the Green\, First Parish in Lexington’s live storytelling and music series\, presents “Plan B\,” our newest production\, on Friday\, May 8 at 7 PM. \nThe performance takes place at First Parish in Lexington\, 7 Harrington Road (on the Battle Green).  Admission is free\, although donations are welcome. Reservations are encouraged as Voices on the Green shows tend to fill to capacity.  Performers include Yvette DePeiza as Cate Chester\, David Delvalle\, Annie Gray\, Erin McKenzie\, Morgan Mitchell\, and Chuck Rzepka\, with music by The Recliners.  Poet Regie O’Hare Gibson hosts the event.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/voices-on-the-green-presents-plan-b-may-8/
LOCATION:First Parish in Lexington\, 7 Harrington Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Voices on the Green":MAILTO:voicesonthegreen@fplex.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061205
CREATED:20260420T150715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T150715Z
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SUMMARY:Lexington Education Foundation's Mad Hatter Party
DESCRIPTION:For over 30 years\, LEF has supported educator-initiated grants that enhance the experience of every student in Lexington Public Schools. Come support LEF!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexington-education-foundations-mad-hatter-party/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Education Foundation":MAILTO:bee@lexedfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061205
CREATED:20260423T120342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T120342Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Mother's Day at AAPI 5K Run & Walk on May 10
DESCRIPTION:Run for Heritage. Run for Mom. Celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10 at the annual AAPI 5K Run or Walk! This year\, CAAL and Hey Runners Club are blending AAPI Heritage Month with a focus on family and love. Join us in historic Lexington for a day of fitness\, culture\, and community. \nSince 2022\, this eco-friendly USATF-certified 5K has drawn over 500 participants annually to experience AAPI history\, art\, and food. Whether you’re sprinting for a personal best or walking hand-in-hand with family\, join us in promoting unity\, solidarity\, and a true sense of belonging. \nHere are some exciting highlights for this year: \n\n🌹Every mom will receive a beautiful rose. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a race alongside your mom\, family\, and friends!\n🏅All finishers will receive a 2026 finisher medal.\n🍜Taste of AAPI – sample bites of delicious AAPI cuisines after the race.\n👕The first 300 registrants will receive a premium\, superlight “quick-dry” race T-shirt.\n🔖We will give a surprise gift to these who have joined us for 5 consecutive years.\n\n \nRACE DATE/TIME:\n10:30am Sunday\, May 10\, 2026 (Mother’s Day) \nChildren 10 & under must be accompanied by an adult. \nRACE LOCATION AND COURSE: \nLexington High School (Start/Finish) \nChip-timed Race \nUSATF-certified course. See the Course Map \nWater station at 1.5 miles \nREGISTRATION: \nOnline Race Registration $40 (Regular) \n\nAge Under 10:   $20\nAge 60 or Older:  $20\n\nRace Day Onsite Registration – $45 (cash or check) \nRace T-shirt for the first 300 registrants
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/celebrate-mothers-day-at-aapi-5k-run-walk-on-may-10/
LOCATION:Lexington High School\, 251 Waltham Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061205
CREATED:20260424T030422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T030422Z
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SUMMARY:Sarasa Ensemble Presents 'All in the Family'
DESCRIPTION:“Johann Sebastian Bach belongs to a family that seems to have received a love and aptitude for music as a gift of Nature to all its members in common.” ~ Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach\, 1754 \nSarasa Chamber Music Ensemble performs the final concert-set of its 2025-26 Concert Series “Connection” with a concert featuring the extended Bach family and its many musical talents.  All in the Family highlights works for oboe\, strings\, and continuo by sons Wilhelm Friedemann and Carl Philipp Emanuel\, cousin Johann Bernhard\, wife Anna Magdalena & the master himself\, Johann Sebastian Bach. \nWith Daniel Bates\, oboe; Christina Day Martinson\, Rebecca Nelson\, Danilo Bonina\, violins; Anna Griffis\, viola; Jennifer Morsches\, Timothy Merton\, cellos; John McKean\, harpsichord \nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026\, at 7 pm at Friends Meeting House\, Cambridge\nSunday\, May 10\, 2026\, at 3:30 pm at Follen Church\, Lexington
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/sarasa-ensemble-presents-all-in-the-family/
LOCATION:Follen Church\, 755 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarasa Chamber Music Ensemble":MAILTO:admin@sarasamusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061205
CREATED:20260424T023136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T023136Z
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SUMMARY:Around the World in Song with Lexington Pops Chorus
DESCRIPTION:Understanding that music is the universal language that connects people and cultures around the world\, Lexington Pops Chorus presents “Around the World in Song.” Musical selections include “Barso Re” from India by A.R. Rahman\, “Doluri (Drum Dance)” from the Republic of George\, “MI-YO-TA” from Japan\, “Llwyn Onn” a Welsh Folk Song arr. by D. Owens\, “Time in a Bottle by Jim Croce\, and “Shenandoah” by J. Erb from America. \nConcert tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. For more information\, call 781-365-0576 or email info@LexPops.org.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/around-the-world-in-song-with-lexington-pops-chorus-2/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Church
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Pops Chorus":MAILTO:info@lexpops.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061205
CREATED:20260402T134010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T134010Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Sale! Lexington Field & Garden Club
DESCRIPTION:Dahlias\, perennials\, garden tools\, knife sharpening and more. Rain or shine.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/plant-sale-lexington-field-garden-club/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061205
CREATED:20260410T011135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T011135Z
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SUMMARY:PLANT SALE - Lexington Field & Garden Club
DESCRIPTION:May 16 Saturday\, 8 am to 12 noon at Lexington’s Department of Public Works\, 201 Bedford Street. \nCome and look for perennials and plants for your home garden. A tool sharpener will be on hand to keep your shears\, garden clippers\, etc.\, sharp and ready for use. \nA table will feature garden tools and gloves. \nSee you there! \nlexgarden.org
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/plant-sale-lexington-field-garden-club-2/
LOCATION:Lexington Public Services Building\, 201 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061205
CREATED:20260424T030043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T030043Z
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SUMMARY:Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light at Bedford Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:On May 16\, Bedford’s New Song Music Series welcomes Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light\, a Boston-based string band blending folk tradition\, feminist storytelling\, poetic detail\, and just enough grit. \nSumner—formerly of Twisted Pine—has earned wide recognition\, including the 2021 John Lennon Songwriting Award (Folk)\, a Kerrville New Folk Competition win\, and five original songs archived at the Library of Congress. As a group\, Traveling Light has won the 2023 Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival competition and the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Band Contest and has been featured four consecutive years by WBUR/NPR as a top Massachusetts entry in the Tiny Desk Contest. \n🎧 Listen: https://bit.ly/rstl
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/rachel-sumner-traveling-light-at-bedford-town-hall/
LOCATION:Bedford Town Hall\, 10 Mudge Way\, Bedford\, 01730\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bedford Cultural District":MAILTO:info@newsongbedford.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061205
CREATED:20260424T023010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T023011Z
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SUMMARY:Around the World in Song with Lexington Pops Chorus
DESCRIPTION:Understanding that music is the universal language that connects people and cultures around the world\, Lexington Pops Chorus presents “Around the World in Song.” Musical selections include “Barso Re” from India by A.R. Rahman\, “Doluri (Drum Dance)” from the Republic of George\, “MI-YO-TA” from Japan\, “Llwyn Onn” a Welsh Folk Song arr. by D. Owens\, “Time in a Bottle by Jim Croce\, and “Shenandoah” by J. Erb from America. \nConcert tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. For more information\, call 781-365-0576 or email info@LexPops.org.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/around-the-world-in-song-with-lexington-pops-chorus/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Church
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Pops Chorus":MAILTO:info@lexpops.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260424T061205
CREATED:20260311T151957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T151957Z
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SUMMARY:The WBUR Festival
DESCRIPTION:The WBUR Festival\, happening on Friday\, May 29 and Saturday\, May 30\, 2026\, will feature two days of captivating conversations\, podcast tapings\, musical performances\, and a lively street scene up and down Commonwealth Avenue. \n“The WBUR Festival is serious stuff and wicked fun\, too\,” said Margaret Low\, CEO of WBUR. “Last year was such a smashing success\, we couldn’t wait to do it again. We think of the Festival as our love letter to Boston and beyond — a chance to give back to the people\, the city and the region who fuel WBUR.” \nAlong with WBUR hosts including Meghna Chakrabarti\, Tiziana Dearing\, Indira Lakshmanan\, Lisa Mullins and Robin Young\, the first wave of speakers includes: \n\nJosé Andrés\, chef\, founder of World Central Kitchen — a nonprofit that provides meals in response to global crises — and best-selling author of a new book “Spain My Way\,” coming out in May. Andrés holds two Michelin stars and has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.\nMarty Baron\, former executive editor of The Washington Post and The Boston Globe. Under his leadership\, newsrooms have won 18 Pulitzer Prizes\, including 11 at the Post.\nJohn Bolton\, former United States national security advisor to President Donald Trump\, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and author of “The Room Where It Happened.”\nKatherine Maher\, president and CEO of NPR and former chief executive of the Wikimedia Foundation.\nSamantha Power\, New York Times bestselling author\, Pulitzer Prize winner and former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N.\nBryan Stevenson\, public interest lawyer\, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative — a human rights organization in Montgomery\, Ala. — and author of the bestselling memoir “Just Mercy.”\nNicholas Thompson\, CEO of The Atlantic and host of the podcast The Most Interesting Thing in AI. His 2025 memoir “The Running Ground” was recognized as a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year.\nAnd numerous public media friends including musician and host Jad Abumrad\, founder of WNYC’s Radiolab; Allison Aubrey\, NPR health and science correspondent and founding host of Life Kit; Mary Louise Kelly\, co-host of NPR’s All Things Considered and host of the Sources & Methods podcast; and Sam Sanders\, host of KCRW’s The Sam Sanders Show and one of the founding hosts of Vibe Check\, The NPR Politics Podcast and It’s Been A Minute.\nSee additional speakers confirmed so far and get tickets at wburfestival.org.\n\nIn addition to its speaker lineup\, The WBUR Festival will feature a range of community-centered activities. The free street fair open to everyone will return on Saturday\, May 30 with more space and more vendors\, including the Found Boston market with 80 vintage sellers — twice as many as last year. Families can enjoy an all-new Kids Zone and live performances\, including dance lessons with Salsa y Control and entertainment from the WBUR Makers Jake Blount and Kimaya Diggs. Attendees can also help create a massive mural — a guided\, paint-by-numbers community art project designed to bring festivalgoers together and create a shared masterpiece. \nOur Partners \nThe WBUR Festival is made possible in part by the generous support of many civic and cultural institutions. WBUR is especially thankful to our premier sponsors: Takeda\, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Boston Symphony Orchestra; and to our supporting sponsors: The Huntington\, The Mehrotra Institute\, Vivo Performing Arts\, Hartney Greymont\, The Eliot Hotel\, The Trustees\, Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston\, Bartlett Tree Experts and Boston University Fitness & Recreation Center. As our enduring partner and home base\, Boston University helps make The WBUR Festival possible. \nAdditional support is provided by generous donors and sustaining Members who fuel our mission to produce high-quality journalism and enriching experiences that foster understanding\, connection and community. WBUR Members receive special discounts\, benefits and exclusive invitations to Festival activities. Become a Member today and discover all the possibilities while helping to sustain independent journalism. \nTo keep up to date on Festival news\, sign up for the WBUR Events newsletter. Organizations interested in sponsoring The WBUR Festival can reach out to partnerships@wbur.org to learn more. \nAbout WBUR \nWBUR\, founded in 1950\, is Boston’s NPR. An award-winning producer of high-quality journalism on air\, online\, and on stage at CitySpace. With one of the strongest local newsrooms in America\, our journalists cover the most pressing issues in our city and region. Nationally\, WBUR reaches more than seven million people each week with On Point\, Here & Now — a daily newsmagazine produced with NPR — and with a slate of acclaimed podcasts like Endless Thread\, Circle Round and Beyond All Repair.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/the-wbur-festival/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061205
CREATED:20260402T134152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T134152Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Tour with the Lexington Field & Garden Club
DESCRIPTION:Visit the inspirational gardens of Lexington. Rain or shine.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/garden-tour-with-the-lexington-field-garden-club/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061205
CREATED:20260424T024206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T024206Z
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SUMMARY:Peter Mulvey and Jenna Nicholls Present: Floyd Mercantile
DESCRIPTION:In April 2025\, Peter Mulvey and Jenna Nicholls\, along with guitarist Ross Bellenoit\, traveled to Floyd\, a small mountain town located in the Blue Ridge Highlands of Southwest Virginia\, for five uninterrupted days of recording. What emerged is Floyd Mercantile — a record that feels both intimate and timeless. \nThe makeshift studio was a decommissioned general store called (you guessed it!) Floyd Mercantile — a weathered wooden building standing across the road from an open pasture where cows wandered and grazed in the gentle early spring. (One cow even volunteered to be on the album cover.) Inside those old walls\, the trio recorded the album live — no isolation booths\, no heavy overdubbing — just three musicians in a room\, listening closely and letting the songs unfold in real time. \nThe sessions were recorded by Jeff Oehler and filmed in their entirety by partner Sue Bibeau and their associate Skylar Locke. Together\, Sue and Jeff comprise Beehive Pro\, an audio\, visual\, and design collective famed for their intimate recordings and thoughtfully considered visuals. They captured not just the sound\, but the atmosphere — the wood floors\, the daylight through the dusty windows\, and the creak of the porch boards could all be considered session players on this album. \nThe repertoire bridges eras. Mostly comprised of songs Peter and Jenna wrote separately\, there are a few gems from the Great American Songbook: “Skylark” (Hoagy Carmichael/Johnny Mercer)\, “Them There Eyes” (Maceo Pinkard/Doris Tauber/William Tracey)\, and “I’ll Be Seeing You” (Sammy Fain/Irving Kahal). \nThe visual and sonic tones of the project reflect the periods these songs evoke — even the newly composed tracks feel in conversation with another time. The goal was not nostalgia\, but continuity: to stand inside the lineage of American song and add something honest and present to it. \nFloyd Mercantile is not just an album. It’s a document of place. Of three musicians in a room. Of songs — old and new — allowed to breathe in the quiet of a Virginia afternoon.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/peter-mulvey-and-jenna-nicholls-present-floyd-mercantile/
LOCATION:MA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bedford Cultural District":MAILTO:info@newsongbedford.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061205
CREATED:20260424T025952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T025952Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Spring Summer Institute
DESCRIPTION:Silent Spring Institute\, a scientific research organization based in Newton\, Massachusetts\, and one of the nation’s leading authorities on environmental risk factors for cancer and other diseases\, is excited to offer the Silent Spring Summer Institute\, now in its second year. This free virtual program is designed for high school students interested in learning about environmental health or considering a degree or career in STEM. \n  \nProgram Dates: July 6 to 10\, 2026 (daily\, from 4:00 – 5:30 PM ET) \nLocation: Online through Zoom \nRegistration for the program closes on June 5\, 2026. \n  \nStudents will learn how our everyday environments—the water we drink\, the air we breathe\, the food we eat\, and the products we use—shape our health and well-being and how science can advance solutions to reduce disease risk and create healthier communities.  \n  \nThe program is open to high school students\, grades 9 – 12 (middle school students aged 13 and up are also welcome) and participants will receive a certificate upon completion.  \n  \nQuestions? Reach out to us at info@silentspring.org
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/silent-spring-summer-institute/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Silent Spring Institute":MAILTO:info@silentspring.org
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