New England Baroque opens series with Vivaldi

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New England Baroque opens Lexington series with Vivaldi

Conductor Ian Watson brings New England Baroque to the newly renovated Sanctuary at Hancock Church, 1912 Massachusetts Ave., opening an inaugural three-concert series today at 3 p.m. with Vivaldi's The Four Seasons. The period-instrument series continues with Dueling Harpsichords on Nov. 8 and Handel's Messiah on Dec. 19. Watson, associate conductor of Boston's Handel and Haydn Society since 2016, performs with colleagues from that ensemble.

New England Baroque

Rain-date Porchfest performance today at Cary Library

After Saturday's nor'easter forced cancellation of Lexington's Porchfest, a rain-date show by guitarist Jason Pratt takes place today, Sept. 27, at 1 p.m. on the Cary Memorial Library lawn; the full festival returns Sept. 25, 2027.

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Lexington Minute Men hold Bounty Coat Workshop

The workshop runs today, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., at Simon W. Robinson Masonic Lodge, 3 Bedford St., led by Henry Cooke.

Lexington Minute Men

Family blacklight paint class set for Pinot's Palette

Pinot's Palette hosts its 'Blacklight Tropical Sunset' family paint class today, 2–4 p.m., at 7A Meriam Street; admission is $35 per painter.

Pinot's Palette

Coat Boston's winter coat drive runs through Nov. 8

Coat Boston's annual drive is collecting new winter coats and accessories for families in need through Nov. 8, with donations accepted at 1912 Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington.

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LexCAN schedules seed collection at Lincoln Park

LexCAN's seed-collection meetup takes place today, 11 a.m.–noon, at Lincoln Park, 100 Lincoln St.; the event may be canceled if it rains heavily.

Lexington Climate Action Network

Lexington homes recorded 10 recent closings

A report published Sept. 26 highlighted 10 Lexington property closings recorded between Sept. 11–24, including a $3.9 million sale on Winthrop Road and transactions on Cummings Avenue, Marrett Road, and Cedar Street.

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Boston Walk & Cycle 4 CMT comes to Lexington

The walk and cycling event, supporting Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease awareness and open to all abilities, begins today at 9 a.m. at the Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue.

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association

Select Board to hold hybrid meeting Monday, Sept. 28

The Lexington Select Board meets in hybrid format Monday, Sept. 28, with a revised agenda posted Sept. 24.

Town of Lexington

Town Posts Scam-Prevention Guidance for Veterans

Lexington published guidance urging veterans to verify unexpected communications and avoid sharing personal or financial information amid fake benefits offers, overpayment demands, and pension-poaching schemes.

Town of Lexington

LexFarm Announces Fall Farm-Stand Schedule

LexFarm's fall farm stand runs Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Oct. 18; the farm store is also open Wednesdays, noon to 6 p.m.

LexFarm

Lexington's Special-Collection Waste Fees Now in Effect

Since Sept. 1, Lexington has charged fees for special collection of items like mattresses, box springs, appliances and certain electronics; qualifying residents may apply for a hardship waiver.

Town of Lexington

Town Urges Residents to Help Protect Waterways During Stormwater Week

Lexington offers fall stormwater tips — keeping leaves and debris off catch basins, picking up pet waste, and disposing of chemicals properly — and promotes its Adopt-a-Drain program.

Town of Lexington

Lexington Depot Hosts Book Chat on John and Abigail Adams Letters

Lexington History Museums hosts a book chat at the Lexington Depot on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m., discussing the 50-year correspondence between Abigail and John Adams.

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