莱镇活动早知道 - Lexington Happenings I 2024 February

18th century kids - and adults too - worked hard, but still had time for fun, with homemade toys and games! Stop by Buckman Tavern between 10:00 AM - 12:30PM and 1:30 - 3:30 PM to see how colonial kids had fun, and try a toy for yourself!

Included with museum admission.

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https://www.lexingtonhistory.org/events#calendar-73cd8540-5406-466b-b86b-a8793c3cb73c-event-lruvn5ns

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https://www.lexlyceum.org/events/#forum

The LFM 2024 Small Yet Mighty Winter Market begins on January 6, 2024!

The LFM is a producer-only market, ensuring that what you find at our market is fresh and local, sustainably raised and carefully crafted. Each winter market, there are up to ten farmers and vendors on-site, offering items for breakfast to dinner and everything in between.

Scan QR code for more information:

https://www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.org/

Registration required ($5) to help us manage the numbers and supplies.

All ages welcome to make valentines for friends and family. Supplies and clean-up included! This event is for all ages and is not a drop-off event (parents/guardians are expected to be with youth in middle school and younger).

❤️ If a time slot is full, please email [email protected] if you would like to be put on a waiting list.

Scan QR code to register: 

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9vfdse4/lp/d7a777df-bf65-4940-9b5e-490728221556

Presented by Bob Begin, US Army Veteran and Naval Historian  By May of 1945, American forces were fighting on Okinawa, the last stop on the long road before the Japanese Homeland.  With the Japanese unleashing Kamikaze pilots, the ferocity of the resistance was unprecedented. On the morning of May 11, 1945, the Bunker Hill would be hit by 2 Kamikazes within seconds. Massive  fires, explosions, and chaos raged throughout the ship. Despite huge loss of life, the ship would survive but never return to combat. This is a tale of courage, sacrifice and memories that were never forgotten. It will focus on the mindset of a Kamikaze, interviews with an American pilot who survived that day, and details of the battle.

Registration is only required to watch via Zoom. In person attendance is on a first come basis.

Scan QR code to register:

https://carylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/kamikaze-sacrifice-survival-and-memories-the-uss-bunker-hill-okinawa-may-1945/

In Lexington, this free event will bring together high school students, local public historians, and other interested community members for a day of history, transcription, and fun.

Join us as we host the Lexington contingent for this national event, organized by the Douglass Day Organization and the Library of Congress. The annual Douglass Day program honors Frederick Douglass with an online crowd-sourcing transcription project intended to make primary Black history resources more widely accessible.

In 2024, this event will feature the Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841 to 1912, in the collection of the Library of Congress. Participants will try to transcribe all 8,731 pages in a single day!

Not Sure How a Transcription Event Works?

The Douglass Day organization invites everyone to participate and has provided online tutorials for those of us who have not participated before. There will also be professional historians at the event to help guide participants.

Sponsored by Lexington Lyceum Advocates, the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington (ABCL), the Lexington Historical Society, the Lexington High School Social Studies Department, and the Lexington High Steam Team

Scan QR code to register:

https://www.lexlyceum.org/douglass-day/

The art of making porcelain was known only by Chinese master potters in the 18th century, and prized by people in America! Drop by Buckman Tavern any time between 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:30 - 3:30 PM to design your own paper version to take home.  Included with museum admission.

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https://www.lexingtonhistory.org/events#calendar-73cd8540-5406-466b-b86b-a8793c3cb73c-event-lruvu0e5

In this presentation, we will delve into the exciting world of AI-powered productivity tools and their transformative impact. From intelligent virtual assistants, scheduling tools and goal trackers, we will explore how AI is revolutionizing the way we work, collaborate, and achieve our goals. Discover the latest advancements in AI technology and how these tools are enhancing efficiency, streamlining processes, and optimizing productivity. At the end of this presentation, you will have increased confidence in your ability to use advanced AI tools to be more productive.

This workshop will be led by Jennifer Gehly He:

Jennifer Gehly He is a visionary tech entrepreneur known for her expertise in web design and development, particularly in the non-profits, libraries, education, arts, and higher education industries.

Registration is required.

Scan the QR code to register:

https://carylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-democracy-talks-college-admissions-the-changing-landscape-of-affirmative-action/

Ticket: $26.03 (in-person) & $15.75 (livestream ticket)

Experience the power of hearing more than 175 Mystics singing gospel music, led by award-winning director and composer, Jonathan Singleton. Our featured guest singer will be internationally acclaimed vocalist and Berklee professor Nichelle Mungo, who along with the chorale will present a spirit-filled concert offering an eclectic mix of music rooted in the African American gospel tradition.

You’ll be clapping and dancing in the aisles — join us! If you’re unable to attend in person, the concert will be live streamed.

Scan the QR code for ticket:

https://mysticchorale.org/

When marching off to war, soldiers in the 18th century had to carry a lot of supplies! These were kept in a special bag called a haversack, similar to a backpack or messenger bag today! Drop by Buckman Tavern any time between 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:30 - 3:30 PM to make and decorate one of your own. Included with museum admission.

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https://www.lexingtonhistory.org/events#calendar-73cd8540-5406-466b-b86b-a8793c3cb73c-event-lruvw9hc

Instructor: Gregory Leschishin

Fee: $39.00

A former farmland with vintage old roads crisscrossing through aged farmland, various forest trees can be found here. The walk begins and ends at a former college now the Campion Center! Meeting points will be sent upon registration.

Scan the QR code to register:

https://lexingtoncommunityed.org/class/off-the-beaten-path-hikes-the-jericho-town-forest-in-weston/

Meditation is one of the best ways to reduce stress and improve your health, as evidenced by many recent scientific studies. Participants will learn: how meditation works, numerous different meditation techniques, and strategies for integrating meditation into your daily work and life.

Upon completing this program, participants will be able to practice meditation anytime, anywhere that stress occurs, and immediately feel the benefits.

The class is taught by Richard Geller of MedWorks Corporate Meditation Programs, who has been featured in the Boston Globe, Bloomberg News, Financial Times, Mass High Tech, and Boston CBS-4 TV news (see www.meditationprograms.com).

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https://lexingtoncommunityed.org/class/stress-less-learn-to-meditate-5/

Our Youth Advisory Board at YCC has created a contest for middle/high school students to share their experiences regarding mental health as a teenager in the Lexington community.

Prompt: “An Inside Look Into a Teenager’s Mind”

You can use this prompt to create 1 of 3 categories: art, essay/story, or prose. 

Submissions are due by April 1st, 2024. We will be holding an event to determine winners for each category in May. Winners will receive an award and published submission. 

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https://youthcounselingconnection.org/break-the-silence