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SUMMARY:The Master Singers of Lexington Present "Autumn" - A Fall Concert
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Master Singers of Lexington on Saturday November 4th\, at 8:00 pm as they present their fall concert entitled\, “Autumn”. Conducted by Music Director Adam Grossman\, the concert is a celebration of music of the season\, harvest and Thanksgiving and features works by Felix Mendelssohn\, Robert Schumann\, Johannes Brahms\, Irving Fine\, Aaron Copland\, and more. Purchase tickets online at www.themastersingers.org or by phone at (800) 595-4TIX. Discounts for students\, seniors\, and WGBH members. Ample free parking and handicapped accessible.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/the-master-singers-of-lexington-present-autumn-a-fall-concert/
LOCATION:First Parish Church\, 7 Harrington Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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SUMMARY:Genesis HR Battlegreen Run
DESCRIPTION:The Battlegreen Run Foundation is pleased to announce that the 28th Annual Genesis HR Battlegreen Run will be held on Sunday\, November 5 at Lexington High School. \nVisit www.battlegreenrunfoundation.org to register to run\, walk or volunteer and to learn about the many Non-Profit Organizations that benefit from the event. \nPrior to the main event\, kids of all ages are invited to take part in the annual Boston Volvo Kids Family Fun Run which is held in the LHS fieldhouse. \nThe race begins with Todd Angilly\, soloist for the Boston Bruins\, singing the national anthem. The Lexington Minutemen then send the runners on their way with a volley of musket fire. \nFollowing the event\, all participants are treated to a hearty lunch courtesy of several local restaurants and food vendors. This is an event not to be missed!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/genesis-hr-battlegreen-run/
LOCATION:LHS Field House
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SUMMARY:Creating Landscapes for Bird Diversity with Claudia Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Our landscapes have a tremendous impact on bird diversity\, and with so many native bird populations in steep decline\, understanding their needs is more important than ever. \nUsing photographs and her urban garden as a case study\, Claudia will explore the essential principles for creating avian friendly landscapes for a wide variety of landbird species — from songbirds\, to owls\, woodpeckers\, and more. Native plants provide the foundation\, with healthy flora-fauna relationships that are essential for food and habitat. Also important is the structure of the landscape itself\, so that it offers varied canopy layers\, protective cover\, and water. Finally\, she will consider the pros and cons of our human interactions with birds\, using birdfeeders and nest boxes\, and through the design of our built environment. Every landscape matters and each of us can make a difference! \nClaudia Thompson founded Grow Native Massachusetts in 2010 and served as the organization’s President and Executive Director through its first decade\, simultaneously becoming recognized nationally as a leader in the native plant movement.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/creating-landscapes-for-bird-diversity-with-claudia-thompson/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T210000
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SUMMARY:Dyslexia: What 21st Century Science Has Taught Us by Sally Shaywitz\, M.D.
DESCRIPTION:Dyslexia: What 21st Century Science Has Taught Us\nSally Shaywitz\, M.D.\nDate: Monday\, November 6\, 2023\nTime: 7PM\nPlace: Lexington High School Auditorium\nRegistration: lexsepta.org/event-5432145 \nWorld renowned expert on dyslexia and reading\, Sally E. Shaywitz\, M.D will present on the latest research on dyslexia\, one of the most common learning disabilities. She will discuss the neural systems of dyslexia and the reading brain\, the signs and symptoms of dyslexia\, the importance of early screening to identify children at risk of dyslexia\, along with effective evidence-based interventions that are essential to ensure positive outcomes for at-risk\, vulnerable children. Dr. Sally Shaywitz is the Audrey G. Ratner Professor in Learning Development at Yale University and Co-Founder & Co-Director of the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity and author of Overcoming Dyslexia\, 2nd edition. Signed copies of her book will be available for purchase at the event. Sponsored by LexSEPTA\, in partnership with Lexington Public Schools.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/dyslexia-what-21st-century-science-has-taught-us-by-sally-shaywitz-m-d/
LOCATION:Lexington High School Auditorium
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SUMMARY:Autumn and Winter Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Autumn and Winter Gardens with Jana Milbocker \nDate: Wednesday\, November 8\nTime: 6:30 PM Social Meeting/7 PM Meeting\nPlace: Follen Church\, 755 Mass Avenue\, Lexington \nJana Milbocker is a garden designer\, speaker\, and author. She inspires and delights gardeners with her expertise. She is the owner of the landscape design firm Enchanted Gardens\, a past president of the Holliston Garden Club\, and active in the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts. \nJana will teach us to add beauty to our gardens in the sweet golden days of autumn with flowers\, shrubs\, trees\, and vines that shine during the late season. \nDiscover plants with colorful blooms\, rich foliage\, and dramatic scent. This talk will entice you to design a vibrant fall and winter garden. \nThis is a free event. \nJoin us for an interesting seminar! \nhttp://www.lexgardenclub.org
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/autumn-and-winter-gardens/
LOCATION:Follen Church\, 755 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Staying Curious and in Community When the Conversation is Tough: An Interactive Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Many of us have the experience of being pulled into arguments that feel destructive to our relationships and not helpful to understanding others or feeling understood. There are dynamics – both internally and externally – that keep us stuck in those patterns. Luckily\, there are tried and true methods to disrupt those patterns and create openings for conversations that promote understanding and maintain or build genuine connection. This interactive workshop will help you notice and disrupt destructive patterns and find ways to stay curious and connected in your community. \nThe workshop will be led by John Sarrouf\, Co-Director of Essential Partners and a panelist at the Oct. 24 Community Conversation on civil discourse\, and Maggie Herzig\, Sr. Associate Emerita of Essential Partners. The workshop sponsored by the Lexington Lyceum Advocates. \nPlease visit the Lexington Lyceum Advocates website (lexlyceum.org/events) to register.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/staying-curious-and-in-community-when-the-conversation-is-tough-an-interactive-workshop/
LOCATION:Lexington Community Center\, 39 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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SUMMARY:LexFUN! Preschool and enrichment program showcase
DESCRIPTION:Come meet local preschools and enrichment program providers from the Lexington and local surrounding areas. Each school will host their own table and be available to answer your questions. This event is best for adults only\, however children are always welcome.\nFree for all to attend\, no RSVP required\nwww.lexfun.org\nDate: November 9th\nTime: 5:30pm-7:30pm\nLocation: Lexington Community Center\n39 Marrett Road Lexington
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexfun-preschool-and-enrichment-program-showcase/
LOCATION:Lexington Community Center\, 39 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fall Food Foraging Workshop at LexFarm
DESCRIPTION:Fall is a wonderful time to search for wild edibles — there are lots of nutrient-dense foods available\, we just have to know how to look for them. Join naturalist Emily Carvalho for an informative walk through LexFarm to discover the wild foods and herbs that thrive in this season. From nuts to roots to seeds\, Emily Carvalho will demonstrate how to correctly identify and harvest plants and discuss their many culinary and medicinal uses. Participants will help forage for black walnuts and learn how to cure and harvest this delicious nut. The walk will end with foraged snacks and refreshments crafted by Emily.\nPlease dress appropriately for the weather\, including boots and work gloves (black walnuts stain skin and clothing).\nRegister at https://lexfarm-events.square.site/
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/fall-food-foraging-workshop-at-lexfarm/
LOCATION:LexFarm\, 52 Lowell St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day Pet Nail Trim Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Does your pup need a nail trim?\nCome over to Metro Pets\, Lexington’s newest Pet Boutique and Grooming Salon\, this Veterans Day Saturday November 11th as we trim nails to raise funds for veterans and their service dogs!\nNo reservation required\, just walk right in! Recommended Donation of $15\, (but all are welcome!!)\nALL nail trim proceeds will benefit Operation Delta Dog\, whose mission is to “rescue homeless dogs and train them to be service dogs for veterans living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)\, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and/or Military Sexual Trauma (MST).”
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/veterans-day-pet-nail-trim-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Metro Pets\, 424 Marrett Rd\, Lexington\, MA\, 02142\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mystic Chorale concert November 11th at Cary Hall!
DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of a Mystic Chorale concert on Saturday\, November 11th at 7:30 pm at Cary Hall\, 1605 Mass Ave\, Lexington. Mystic’s moving and inspiring fall concert\, THERE WILL ALWAYS BE SINGING\, explores the power of music and community singing to expand our joys\, share our sorrows\, and improve our sense of wellbeing. \nVisiting music director Mike Pfitzer\, leads more than 150 singers in a concert of music from a variety of locations\, styles\, cultures\, and time periods. The program includes Jewish-American composer Linda Hirschhorn’s There Will Always Be Singing\, an anthem for many singers around the country during the pandemic; Akanamandla\, a protest song sung during South Africa’s Apartheid era; Trilo\, a Swedish prayer song for the safe return of boats; a community singing version of Simon and Garfunkel’s hit Bridge Over Troubled Water; and popular modern folk songs – the Wailin’ Jennys’ One Voice and Brandi Carlile and Alicia Keys’ A Beautiful Noise. \nFor those unable to attend in person\, the concert will be live streamed. \nTickets are $25 (live); $15 (virtual)\, available at www.mysticchorale.org.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/mystic-chorale-concert-november-11th-at-cary-hall/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T153000
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SUMMARY:Jams for Justice:  A Concert of Inspirational Music for Voices and Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:First Parish in Lexington will present a concert of Gospel\, Broadway\, Jazz and inspirational music on Sunday\, November 12\, at 3:30 PM. The concert\, directed by Rip Jackson\, will feature the First Parish sanctuary and youth choirs\, vocal soloists\, and an 11-piece Jazz band (piano\, drums\, electric guitar\, electric bass\, saxophones\, woodwinds and brass) performing inspirational solo and choral Gospel and Jazz music and selections from Broadway including Godspell\, Miss Saigon\, Wicked and The Lion King. The concert will take a free will offering with 100% of the proceeds to benefit the Hamilton-Garrett Music & Arts Academy\, a Boston-based non-profit\, committed to the development of Boston’s next generation of innovative artists through the celebration and preservation of Black music. This vital arts organization provides high-caliber formal music instruction to youth throughout Greater Boston\, preparing them for a future in music that challenges inner-city youth to see themselves as positive producers of culture\, music\, and the arts as a whole\, rather than merely consumers of it. For more information call the church at 781-862-8200 or visit www.fplex.org. \nContact:\nRip Jackson\ndirector of music\nmusic.fplex@gmail.com\nFirst Parish in Lexington\n7 Harrington Rd.\nLexington\, MA 02421\n781-862-8200 ext 4
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/jams-for-justice-a-concert-of-inspirational-music-for-voices-and-jazz-bandauto-draft/
LOCATION:First Parish Lexington Ma\, 7 Harrington Rd\, Lexington\, Ma\, 02420
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T154500
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SUMMARY:Unified Basketball Jamboree
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual Unified Basketball Jamboree on Tuesday\, November 14th inside the Lexington High School Field House. Opening ceremonies will begin at 3:45 pm and multiple basketball games with teams from around the area will begin at 4:00 pm. \nPizza\, baked goods\, and beverages will be on sale (cash only) and there will also be a raffle worth over $500 available (the winner will be announced on Dec 2nd). \nLexington Unified Basketball joins students with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It was inspired by a simple principle: training and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding. LPS has committed to diversity\, equity\, and inclusion and Unified sports provides meaningful involvement for both athletes and partners together on one team with one goal.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/unified-basketball-jamboree/
LOCATION:Lexington High School\, 251 Waltham Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T180000
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SUMMARY:Lexington Center Workshop — The Journey Forward
DESCRIPTION:On September 28\, 2022\, the Planning Board adopted LexingtonNEXT — the Comprehensive Plan\, which includes a plan for Lexington’s economic vitality. The goal as defined by the comprehensive plan is to promote a vital economy\, including a variety of small and large businesses that contribute to the tax base and provide goods and services to meet the needs of residents\, employees\, and visitors. \nConsistent with these goals\, the Town of Lexington is excited to announce a two-day community workshop focusing on rejuvenating the downtown area and increasing its vibrancy. \nDay 1: Friday\, November 17\, 2023 \n\nTime: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.\nLocation: Cary Memorial Building\, Battin Hall\nFormat: Round-table discussions led by urban planners Dr. John Mullin and Dr. Zenia Kotval\nPizza and refreshments will be served. \n\nDay 2\, Part 1: Saturday\, November 18\, 2023 \n\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\nLocation: Starts at the Depot Building\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\nFormat: A walking tour of the downtown area\, followed by a group discussion from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\nLight refreshments will be served.\n\nDay 2\, Part 2: Saturday\, November 18\, 2023 \n\nTime: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.\nLocation: Depot Building\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\nFormat: Open House\, drop-in sessions where you can share your thoughts and ideas\nLight refreshments will be served.\n\nMore info at https://www.lexingtonma.gov/journey-forward \n 
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexington-center-workshop-the-journey-forward-2/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Lexington":MAILTO:webmaster@lexingtonma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T180000
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SUMMARY:Lexington Center Workshop — The Journey Forward
DESCRIPTION:On September 28\, 2022\, the Planning Board adopted LexingtonNEXT — the Comprehensive Plan\, which includes a plan for Lexington’s economic vitality (PDF). The goal as defined by the comprehensive plan is to promote a vital economy\, including a variety of small and large businesses that contribute to the tax base and provide goods and services to meet the needs of residents\, employees\, and visitors. \nConsistent with these goals\, the Town of Lexington is excited to announce a two-day community workshop focusing on rejuvenating the downtown area and increasing its vibrancy. \nDay 1: Friday\, November 17\, 2023 \n\nTime: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.\nLocation: Cary Memorial Building\, Battin Hall\nFormat: Round-table discussions led by urban planners Dr. John Mullin and Dr. Zenia Kotval\nPizza and refreshments will be served. \n\nDay 2\, Part 1: Saturday\, November 18\, 2023 \n\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\nLocation: Starts at the Depot Building\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\nFormat: A walking tour of the downtown area\, followed by a group discussion from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\nLight refreshments will be served.\n\nDay 2\, Part 2: Saturday\, November 18\, 2023 \n\nTime: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.\nLocation: Depot Building\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\nFormat: Open House\, drop-in sessions where you can share your thoughts and ideas\nLight refreshments will be served.\n\nMore info at https://www.lexingtonma.gov/journey-forward \n 
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexington-center-workshop-the-journey-forward/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Lexington":MAILTO:webmaster@lexingtonma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T210000
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SUMMARY:Sol y Canto performs at Lexington's Harmony on the Green Coffeehouse
DESCRIPTION:Sol y Canto is the award winning Pan-Latin ensemble led by Puerto Rican/Argentine singer and percussionist Rosi Amador and New Mexican guitarist\, singer and composer Brian Amador. Featuring Rosi’s crystalline voice and Brian’s lush Spanish guitar and inventive compositions\, Sol y Canto is known for making their music accessible to Spanish- and non-Spanish speaking audiences of all ages. \nSol y Canto’s original songs are distinguished by poetic\, often quirky lyrics set in a framework of varied musical styles with surprising twists. They can make you dance\, laugh\, cry and sigh all in one concert. Their arrangements of classic and contemporary Latin tunes are always fresh and original. With Brian’s commanding\, intricate guitar playing\, Rosi’s rhythmic drive on cajón and bongos\, and liberal use of vocal improvisation\, the duo often sounds like a much larger ensemble. \nSince 1994\, Sol y Canto has brought audiences to their feet from the Kennedy Center to the California World Music Festival\, Boston’s Symphony Hall\, Puerto Rico’s Museo de Arte and the Philadelphia Museum of Art\, as well as countless club shows and house concerts. The Boston Globe hails them as “sublime ambassadors of the Pan-Latin tradition”. Music critic Norman Weinstein of the Christian Science Monitor and Boston Phoenix observes:\n“Every Sol y Canto album is a demonstration of what the poet Federico García Lorca identified as deep song. Always they evoke the sensual splendor of simply being vitally\, vividly alive in a magical and mysterious universe. Brian Amador is a Spanish modernist poet in the guise of a musician…Together\, Rosi and Brian Amador create a musical marriage made in heaven.” \nNicolás Emden is a multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, singer and songwriter\, originally from Chilean Patagonia. His music navigates the waters of pop\, rock\, and Latin American folk. \nNicolás was a former member and founder of the Chilean band “Tejado Pimiento” (2007-2012) with whom he wrote 2 studio albums\, “Triciclo” (2007) and “Sensación de verdad” (2010). After that\, he published his first solo album named “Como los pájaros” (2014)\, which included a YouTube documentary series traveling and performing throughout Chile called “Como los pájaros x Chile”. \nThe Chilean artist moved to Boston USA in 2014\, where he’s currently based\, to complete his music studies at Berklee College of Music. He’s also been performing and touring throughout the United States\, Canada\, and back to Chile.\nNicolás started his musical journey at the age of 6\, through the learning of folk South American music\, singing and playing the acoustic guitar. Since his school years\, Nicolás has been part of a wide variety of music projects as a multi-instrumentalist\, vocalist\, composer/songwriter\, and music director and orchestra conductor for professional musical theater shows. He has also written the music for 2 original musical theater shows\, based on traditional South American stories and mythology. His newest single\, Sin Ti is available for streaming on Spotify and YouTube\, among others.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/sol-y-canto-performs-at-lexingtons-harmony-on-the-green-coffeehouse/
LOCATION:Harmony on the Green\, 1912 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lexington-Based Pernambuco Chamber Ensemble performs in Lincoln
DESCRIPTION:The Lexington-based Pernambuco Chamber Ensemble will be performing on Saturday\, November 18th at 7:30 P.M. at St. Anne’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church\, 147 Concord Rd. in Lincoln. Their program\, Falling Into Place\, will feature Gabriel Fauré’s Piano Quartet #1 in C minor\, Mozart’s Sonata #26 in Bb major (K378) for violin and piano\, and a premiere performance of Bach’s Cello Suite #1 in G major arranged by the ensemble’s cellist for viola and cello duo. The music will be performed by Shirie Leng\, violin\, and Lexington musicians Jessica Baum\, viola\, Judith Glixon\, cello\, and Daniel Goodman\, piano. Admission is free. A suggested contribution of $20 at the door is requested\, a portion of which will be donated to IPCI-USA (International Pernambuco Conservation Initiative-USA) through the International Alliance of Violin and Bow Makers for Endangered Species (www.alliance-international.org).
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexington-based-pernambuco-chamber-ensemble-performs-in-lincoln/
LOCATION:St. Anne’s in-the-Fields\, 147 Concord Road\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01773\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Judith Glixon":MAILTO:jglixon@verizon.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065217
CREATED:20231109T213339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T213339Z
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SUMMARY:Cary Lecture Series Presents Irene Li: Cooking up Dumplings\, Social Justice\, and Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cary Lecture Series for a free public talk with Chef\, entrepreneur\, and activist\, Irene Li\, a dynamic leader on the Boston food scene who has devoted her career to sustainability\, financial literacy\, and workforce equity in the restaurant industry. Ms. Li will discuss how she has forged a path as a successful Asian American woman chef and restaurateur while fighting to build a better\, fairer food system. All are welcome to attend.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/cary-lecture-series-presents-irene-li-cooking-up-dumplings-social-justice-and-sustainability/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065217
CREATED:20231117T000752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T000752Z
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SUMMARY:Lexington Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
DESCRIPTION:The annual Lexington Interfaith Thanksgiving gathering takes place on Sunday\, November 19 at 3:00 pm. The service will be at Follen Church. (Note the new day and time\, intended to make it possible for more people to attend.) Join us for beautiful music and a time of community.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexington-interfaith-thanksgiving-service/
LOCATION:Follen Church\, 755 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="LICA":MAILTO:pastor@pilgrimcongregational.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065217
CREATED:20231117T001120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T012956Z
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SUMMARY:Lexington Farmers' Market Thanksgiving FEASTival
DESCRIPTION:The LFM’s annual Thanksgiving FEASTival is next Tuesday\, November 21st from 12-4 pm at the Worthen Road Practice Field. LFM farmers and vendors will have all you need for family gatherings\, holiday feasts\, and everything in between. Even better\, you can preorder items to make your market visit fast and efficient from your favorite farmers\, bringing local goodness to your holiday table. For preorder information\, visit https://www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.org/ \nHere’s who will be at the market: \nFARM PRODUCE\nBusa Farms – Fruits and vegetables\nFarmer Dave’s – Fruits\, vegetables\, baked goods\, and more\nStillman’s Farm – Fruits and vegetables\, preorder Thanksgiving box \nCERTIFIED ORGANIC FARM PRODUCE\nFat Moon Mushrooms – Specialty mushroom varieties \nMEAT\, POULTRY\, SEAFOOD & CHEESE\nBlack Eyed Susan Sheep Dairy -Sheep milk cheese\, pelts\, lamb\,\nduck & goose eggs\nBoston Smoked Fish Co – Smoked fish\nLiberty Fish/Boston Sword & Tuna – Fresh seafood\nCopicut Farms – Pork\, poultry\, lamb\, eggs\nRiver Rock Farm – Dry aged beef \nBREAD & BAKED GOODS\nBread Obsession – Bread\, bagels\, & rolls\nFarmer Dave’s – pies\, scones\, breakfast breads\, cider donuts\, biscuits\, cookies and more \nSPECIALTY FOODS\nDel Sur – Frozen empanadas; frozen empanada dough\nHouse Bear Brewing – Mead and cider\nMei Mei – Dumplings\nMind Body Snack – Homemade healthy snacks with superfoods\nRascal Relish – spiced tomato jam and pickle relish\nSueños Artisanal Chocolate – Organic farmer direct heirloom cacao varieties from Northwest Ecuador\nValicenti Pasta Farm – Frozen ravioli\, sauces\, & fresh pasta\nWicked Bess – handcrafted cocktail/mocktail shrubs \nSPECIALTY SERVICES\nVenier Forge – Knife sharpening
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexington-farmers-market-thanksgiving-feastival/
LOCATION:Worthen Road Practice Field\, by Lexington High School\, Lexington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065217
CREATED:20231110T004859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T004859Z
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SUMMARY:Citizens for Lexington Conservation Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual meeting and hear Barbara Katzenberg\, a Lexingtoninan\, talk about “Observing Lexington’s Biodiversity Using iNaturalist.” In the past few years\, applications to help people identify organisms have proliferated using various forms of AI capability. The non-profit iNaturalist has the added benefit of bringing together an international community of naturalists–both amateur and professional– who contribute by confirming identifications\, discussing findings\, and creating projects and teaching materials using its content. Barbara Katzenberg has been documenting plant life in Lexington in iNaturalist since 2021 and to date has identified 498 wild species\, primarily in our conservation lands.\nIn this talk she will demonstrate the use of iNaturalist\, including tips to get started\, and show some of her findings\, including images of Lexington’s two pawpaw groves as they appear at different times of the year. There will be a handout to help people get started.\nThe presentation will be preceded by a short business meeting and refreshments will be served.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/citizens-for-lexington-conservation-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Lexington Community Center\, 39 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Citizens for Lexington Conservation":MAILTO:info@lexfarm.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231225
DTSTAMP:20260425T065217
CREATED:20231201T015813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T015813Z
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SUMMARY:LexArt Annual Holiday Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:Shop and support local artists at the Lexington Arts & Crafts Annual Holiday Marketplace running from Nov. 26 to Dec. 24\, 2023 – see LexArt.org for details – 130 Waltham St\, Lexington\, MA – 781-862-9696
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexart-annual-holiday-marketplace/
LOCATION:LexArt\, 130 Waltham Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="LexArt":MAILTO:mdcb16@verizon.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231126T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065217
CREATED:20231201T022718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T185334Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelit Advent Vespers at Worship at the Well
DESCRIPTION:Join Worship at the Well for our Candlelit Advent Vespers\, weekly on Sundays at 5:00 pm. Unlike any Well Advent service in the past\, you’re invited to the mystery and beauty of this ancient walk to Christmas. We will use ritual\, prayer\, and an entirely sung worship liturgy to enter deeply into the spirit and tone of the Advent Season. \nhttps://www.hancockchurch.org/the-well/
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/candlelit-advent-vespers-at-worship-at-the-well/
LOCATION:Clark Hall\, Hancock Church\, 1912 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hancock United Church of Christ":MAILTO:akelly99@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T161500
DTSTAMP:20260425T065217
CREATED:20231201T045909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T045909Z
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SUMMARY:Carols & Cocoa for a Cause at Pilgrim!
DESCRIPTION:Pilgrim Church’s Carols & Cocoa for a Cause returns for a second year! This gathering is a great way to support a community in need – East End House in Cambridge – while having Christmas fun. We’ll gather on the lawn around an undecorated Christmas Tree. Please bring new mittens\, scarves\, hats\, gloves\, or toys (for children up to age 13). These offerings will decorate the tree as we sing! \nChoir Director Max Evrard will lead the crowd in singing fun traditional Christmas Carols\, and there will be hot cocoa to keep us warm. Last year there was also quite a lot of dancing! Inclement weather? We will move to our community room indoors. This event is handicapped accessible. “What’s better than carol singing with neighbors and friends?” said Rev. Reebee Kavich Girash. “Join us for this sweet time.”
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/carols-cocoa-for-a-cause-at-pilgrim/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Church
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pilgrim Church":MAILTO:welcome@pilgrimcongregational.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065217
CREATED:20231117T001018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T001018Z
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SUMMARY:Hanscom Air Force Base Holiday Tree Lighting
DESCRIPTION:Hanscom Air Force Base invites nearby residents to join us in celebrating the holiday season at a tree lighting on Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. During the event\, Col. Taona Enriquez and Chief Master Sgt. Alan Weary\, installation commander and command chief\, will be joined by Santa Claus to officially light the Hanscom AFB tree. Off-base attendees must access the event via the Sartain Gate off of Route 2A/Hanscom Drive and present a valid driver’s license or state ID upon arrival. Attendees will then be directed by Hanscom AFB Security Forces personnel to reserved parking and the tree-lighting location outside the base chapel. Prohibited items include weapons of any kind\, illegal drugs (including marijuana)\, large backpacks\, coolers\, chairs\, drone aircraft\, or any type of propelled item capable of being airborne.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/hanscom-air-force-base-holiday-tree-lighting/
LOCATION:Hanscom Air Force Base\, Vandenberg Drive\, Hanscom AFB\, MA\, 01731
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hanscom Air Force Base Public Affairs":MAILTO:patricia.welsh@us.af.mil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065217
CREATED:20231201T050133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T050133Z
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SUMMARY:CARYBOKAFLOÐ
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Cozy Reading! \nDecember 4-6\, 2023 \nMONDAY\, 12/4 \nWarm drinks and cookies (while supplies last) starting at 5:30 PM | Cary Commons\nLocal Author Storytime: Zeba McGibbon 6:00 PM | Large Meeting Room\nLiterary Café welcomes Adrienne Brodeur & Nancy Crochiere at 7:00 PM | Living Room & Virtual \nTUESDAY\, 12/5 \nCrafts for Adults 6:30 PM| Cary Commons\nReader’s Roundtable 7:00 PM | Living Room (Registration Required)\nLEGO® Block Party\, families ages 2-102\, 7:00-8:00 PM | Large Meeting Room \nWEDNESDAY\, 12/6 \nDrop-in Knitting 6:30-8:00 PM | Genealogy Room\nMusic in the Library: ImproVisions Jazz with Michael Arnowitt and Clyde Stats 7:00 PM | Large Meeting Room \nWhat is CARYBOKAFLOÐ? \nInspired by Jolabokafloð\, an Icelandic holiday tradition\, Carybokafloð [Cary-bo-kah-flawed] celebrates all things cozy\, seasonal\, and book-related.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/carybokaflod/
LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065217
CREATED:20231201T051056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T051056Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Noontime Concerts at Hancock Church
DESCRIPTION:Come hear a short lunchtime concert at Hancock Church! Join us on Wednesdays at noon for free\, 30-minute concerts in the sanctuary. Each week features a different roster of our talented musicians for informal concerts for the whole community. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music! \nOn December 6\, organist Ian Watson plays music by Thomas Arne\, Henry Purcell\, and C.V. Stanford. \nOn December 13\, baritone Mark Morgan sings music from Handel’s Messiah\, Bach’s Christmas Oratorio\, and concert settings of traditional carols. Accompanying him on the piano is Ian Watson. \nOn December 20\, Aija Reke and Taisiya Sokolov play works for violin and viola by Mozart\, Bach\, and Sibelius\, as well as seasonal carols. \nHancock Church is located on the battlegreen at 1912 Mass. Ave. in Lexington\, MA. For more information please go to HancockChurch.org\, contact our offices at Office@HancockChurch.org\, or call (781) 862-4220.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/advent-noontime-concerts-at-hancock-church/
LOCATION:Hancock Church\, 1912 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hancock Church":MAILTO:Office@HancockChurch.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T070000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065217
CREATED:20231004T145423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T145423Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Holiday Market — Call For Artists!
DESCRIPTION:Artists 18 and younger are invited to participate in our first youth holiday arts & crafts market on Saturday\, December 9th\, 2023 from 1-4pm\nPainters\, photographers\, card-makers\, origami folders\, knitters\, potters\, sewers\, soap makers\, jewelers and more!\nSpace is limited\, so sign up at www.munroecenter.org/holiday-market
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/youth-holiday-market-call-for-artists/
LOCATION:Munroe Center for the Arts\, 1403 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cristina Burwell":MAILTO:cristina@munroecenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065217
CREATED:20231201T045043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T045043Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Holiday Market at Munroe Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Next weekend – come and support our town’s art entrepreneurs and shop local! \nOver 20 young artists will be displaying ceramics\, jewelry\, tote bags\, origami\, and more from 1:00-4:00 pm in the middle floor hallway and art room. There is even a craft room open to make your own gift of a wheel-braided bracelet or bookmark\, and MCA artists on the top floor will also have their studios open for a pop-up holiday sale. \nParking can be found along Mass Ave\, as well as in the lot behind the building. \nWinter class offerings and summer camp themes are listed online at www.munroecenter.org. Class registration opens Monday at 9:00 am; summer camp registration opens in January.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/youth-holiday-market-at-munroe-center-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Munroe Center for the Arts\, 1403 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065217
CREATED:20231201T044628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T054343Z
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SUMMARY:Arlington Heights Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting
DESCRIPTION:The Arlington Heights Community Association (AHCA) in collaboration with the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture and the Arlington Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present our third Arlington Heights Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting on Saturday\, December 9\, 2:00-5:00 pm. If necessary\, the rain date will be Sunday\, December 10\, 2:00-5:00 pm. The event is open and free for all! \nVisitors of all ages are invited to stroll along Mass Avenue from Shattuck Heights Hardware to Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli and view over 60 winter-themed windows painted by Arlington residents in 25 storefronts. Free family fun activities will take place throughout the afternoon. Explore the vibrant Heights business community recently featured in the Chamber of Commerce’s publication of “Visit Arlington.” https://chamberpg.com/arlington/#p=31. \nSupport our unique variety of local shops and restaurants! View the new vibrant mural with the theme “You are Loved” designed by muralist Alex Cook and painted by the community on the side of the building of Szechuan’s Dumping. Visit the Chamber website for more info on the Holiday Stroll: https://business.arlcc.org/events/details/arlington-heights-holiday-stroll-4328 \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \n2:00 – 5:00 pm \nTOUCH A TRUCK – I Touch-A-Truck hosted by the Arlington Fire and Police Departments\, joined by Intelligent Labor and Moving and Top Notch Contracting. Kids will be able to talk to firefighters\, police officers\, and contractors and touch a fire truck\, police cruisers\, and heavy equipment that will be stationed at the Heights Bus Depot. \nFAMILY GAMES – Come play Bean Bag Toss and Candy Cane Ring Toss games outdoors in front of the Heights Bus Depot. \nARTISTS HOLIDAY STORE AND ARTISANS MARKET – Paintings-Pottery-Fiber Art-Collage- Clothing & Accessories\, Jewelry\, Photography and Much More! Roasted Granola Café\, 1346 Massachusetts Avenue. \nCLASSIC PHOTO-OP with face cutouts of a Gingerbread person and a Snowman. Bring your cell phone!\nClassic Kitchen and Bath Design Showroom\, 1321 Massachusetts Avenue. \nLARP – Adventure Program High Schoolers in medieval costumes will be strolling Mass Ave for\nphoto ops. (LARP stands for Live Action Role Playing) \n  \n2:00 – 3:30 pm \nHOLIDAY KIDS CRAFT – (ages 5-9) with Tonya Grifkin\, a local artist and certified art teacher.\nWonder Yoga Studio\, 1305 Massachusetts Avenue. \n  \n3:00 – 4:30 pm \nCLASSIC PHOTO-OP WITH SANTA – Bring your cell phone! \nInside ACMi Studio\, 85 Park Avenue \n  \n3:30 – 4:30 pm \nMUSIC PERFORMANCE by local musicians Denise Lotufo on cello and Telden Lopes-Lotufo on violin \nRoasted Granola Café\, 1346 Mass Ave. \n  \n4:00 – 4:30 pm \n“Monkey Makes Mischief in Heaven\,” presented by Margaret Moody Puppets. (ages 5 and up) \nA lively episode of the Chinese folktale “Journey to the West” told with acrobatic Bu Dai Xi puppets and choreography. Come for the show; stay to try out some puppets!\nWonder Yoga studio\, 1305 Massachusetts Avenue. \n  \n4:45- 5:15 pm \nHOLIDAY CHORAL PERFORMANCES by the Arlington High School Madrigal Singers followed by the PACC All-AGES Singers (from Park Avenue Congregational Church)\nOutdoors In front of ACMi Studio\, 85 Park Avenue \n  \n5:00 pm \nTREE LIGHTING WITH FREE HOT CIDER AND COOKIES provided by Food Link\, Whole Foods\, Trader Joe’s\, and ACMi.\nOutdoors in front of ACMi Studio\, 85 Park Avenue. \n  \nFREE LIMITED PARKING IN THE ARLINGTON COAL AND LUMBER PARKING LOT\, 41 Park Ave. \n  \nThis event is free and open to all\, thanks to the Arlington Heights Community Association (AHCA). A warm thanks to Wonder Yoga\, the Roasted Granola Café\, and ACMi for providing venues for this event. A thank you to Food Link\, Whole Foods\, and Trader Joe’s for providing refreshments. And as always\, a big shout out to the wonderful town of Arlington for their participation and support. \nThis event is organized by the Arlington Heights Community Association\, The Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture\, ArtLinks\, and the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. \nThe Arlington Heights Community Association (AHCA) is a group of Heights business owners\, residents\, and non-profits who meet monthly to address local issues and concerns\, support beautification projects\, and organize public events in the Heights such as three seasonal window paintings\, the Holiday Stroll and the Spring Fling Festival. Meetings take place on the third Thursday morning of every month. If you are interested in attending a meeting\, volunteering at an event\, or donating to support our activities\, please contact Janet O’Riordan\, at joriordan@comcast.net.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/arlington-heights-holiday-stroll-and-tree-lighting/
LOCATION:Arlington Heights\, Arlington\, MA\, Mass Ave\, Alington Heights\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlington Heights Community Association":MAILTO:joriordan@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065217
CREATED:20231124T030935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T131656Z
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SUMMARY:Deck the Halls: Female Abolitionists and Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Ken Turino\, of Historic New England\, will discuss how New England’s female abolitionists in the first half of the nineteenth century played a large role in the development of modern American Christmas traditions. \nThese abolitionists\, led by Maria Chapman\, hosted anti-slavery society Christmas Fairs – one of the earliest traditions associated with Christmas. It was at these fairs that most Americans in the first half of the nineteenth century encountered a Christmas tree. These fairs had a wide-ranging influence on our current customs\, including the use of greenery in decorating and gift-giving in America. \nWomen\, including Lexington’s own Julia and Ellen Robbins\, promoted abolitionism while creating goods for sale as well as organizing the fairs. This helped move women out of the designated domestic sphere of the home (not without controversy) and into the economy. All of this would forever change the role of women in society and how we celebrate Christmas. \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Lexington Lyceum Advocates and LexSeeHer.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/deck-the-halls-female-abolitionists-and-christmas/
LOCATION:Follen Church Sanctuary\, 735 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, M\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Lyceum Advocates":MAILTO:info@lexlyceum.org
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