Free suicide-prevention training tonight, 6 p.m.

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Hybrid Suicide-Prevention Training Set for Community Center

Lexington Human Services and Riverside Trauma Center present 'Suicide Prevention for Communities,' a free two-hour hybrid training, today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lexington Community Center in honor of Suicide Prevention Month. Developed by the creators of the SOS Signs of Suicide program, the facilitator-led session uses video and interactive discussion to help adults recognize warning signs and risk factors, respond using the ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) framework, and find local and national mental health resources. Those joining remotely will find the Zoom link in their registration receipt.

Lexington Recreation & Community Programs

Speed-Friending Event for Older Adults Marks Good Neighbor Day

Lexington Senior Services hosts a free speed-friending event for adults 60 and older today, Sept. 28, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Lexington Community Center, marking Good Neighbor Day.

Lexington Recreation & Community Programs

Cary Library Hosts Music Monday for Young Children

Cary Memorial Library's Music Monday for children ages 0-5 runs today, Sept. 28, from 10 to 10:30 a.m., with songs, movement, and props; no registration required.

Cary Memorial Library

Cary Library Book Club Discusses Apple in China

Cary Memorial Library's Nonfiction Book Club meets today, Sept. 28, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., to discuss Patrick McGee's Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company.

Cary Memorial Library

Chabad Center Schedules Family Pizza in the Hut for Sukkot

Beit Chaim Meir Chabad Center of Lexington hosts its family Pizza in the Hut Sukkot party today, Sept. 28, at 5 p.m., free as part of its High Holiday programs.

Beit Chaim Meir Chabad Center of Lexington

Rotary Luncheon Features Common Man for Ukraine Co-Founder

The Rotary Club of Lexington hears from Susan Mathison, co-founder of Common Man for Ukraine, today, Sept. 28, at 12:15 p.m.; the group provides food, warmth, and trauma counseling to Ukrainian children affected by the war.

Rotary Club of Lexington

Cary Library High School Book Club Meets Monday Night

Cary Memorial Library's book club for grades 9-12 meets today, Sept. 28, from 7 to 8 p.m. to discuss Kelly Yang's Parachutes and plan future meetings.

Cary Memorial Library

Letter Raises Concerns About 15 Townhouses Near Historic Parkland

A letter from Janet Lane describes a proposal for 15 townhouses near a vernal pool within Minute Man National Historical Park's legislative boundary; the Planning Board discusses the project Oct. 7 and the Conservation Commission on Oct. 20.

The Lexington Observer

Detours Remain on ACROSS Lexington Routes B and E

A town detour directs trail users around the new high school construction zone and will stay in place until the Lexington High School Building Project is complete.

Town of Lexington