The Art of American History
Now on View
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Media Contact:
Lincoln Vamos,
781-861-6559
lvamos@srmml.org

“The Art of American History,” a new exhibition now on view at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, offers a glimpse into the museum’s collection of historic prints and the chance to consider how these images influence our understanding of the past. The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library is located at 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA. The exhibition is on view through November 23, 2019.

The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library is dedicated to presenting exhibitions on topics in American, Masonic, and fraternal history. The Museum is supported by the Scottish Rite Freemasons in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States. The Museum is located at 33 Marrett Road in Lexington at the corner of Route 2A and Massachusetts Avenue.  The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4:00 p.m. For further information, contact the Museum at (781) 861-6559. www.srmml.org

Media:For more information on the exhibition or to request additional photographs, please contact Lincoln Vamos at 781-465-3331 or lvamos@srmml.org.

Join us as we talk about a new history book over dinner!

Everyone loves a good untold story, and this month's book offers four. Follow the stories of Belle Boyd, Emma Edmonds, Rose Greenhow, and Elizabeth Van Lew, as they use their wits and feminine wiles to participate in the Civil War. From running espionage rings to running headfirst onto the battlefield, these four women defied the odds and accomplished more than anyone would have thought possible - after all, just how dangerous could a woman be?

Includes catered dinner from Neillio's.

?Single club meetings are $30 for members, $35 for non-members. ?Full sessions (5 meetings) are $100 for members, $125 for non-members.

In a relaxed and informal atmosphere, students practice the art of drawing the nude figure. There is no instructor. All levels of experience and the use of all types of media (other than oil-based materials) are encouraged. The class usually begins with a series of short poses by the model, building up to poses as long as 20 minutes.

This Class is open to walk-ins ($20 cash) or Guild members ($15 cash). High School Art Students may attend with signed permission from parents.

LexFUN! in partnership with Lexington Public Schools, presents: Kindergarten Connection

LexFUN!’s Kindergarten Connection - Easing the Transition

Connecting you and your child to other children who will be in Kindergarten at YOUR Lexington elementary school before school actually starts! This program is a tried and true way to ease the transition to Kindergarten.

Sign up at https://lexfun.org/kc

By signing up for Kindergarten Connection, you and your preschooler will meet new friends and benefit from the following:

LexFUN! Kindergarten Connection Forum: What Every Parent Wants to Know!

• Learn about the exciting world of Kindergarten on March 28, 2019 from 7-9pm at St. Brigid's Parish, Keilty Hall, 1981 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington.

LexFUN! Kindergarten Connection Playdate

• Sign-ups open on February 1, 2019 and close April 22, 2019, and playdates will take place during May and June

LexFUN! Kindergarten All-School Playdate

• Attend a playground playdate at your new school on Sunday, August 25!

*Kindergarten Connection welcomes ALL incoming Kindergartners. LexFUN! membership is not required to participate.

Gender Revolution is a critically acclaimed documentary by National Geographic, with Katie Couric helping the audience explore and understand the full range of our gender identities. This compelling film will be followed by a panel of teens/young adults of varying gender identities who will tell their stories and answer questions.

Sponsored by the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) LGBTQ+ Task Force and LexPride.

Free and open to all.

The Lexington Conservation Stewards Present:

Orchard Care Workshop Series at Cotton Farm

• Hands-on workshops with orchardist Denis Wagner
• Gain skills in pruning, grafting, pest management, and holistic orchard care
• Get involved in our new Orchard Steward Program!

The orchard at Cotton Farm provides an important cultural, historic, and agricultural resource for Lexington. Join the Stewards this winter/spring for a series of workshops aimed at building our skills in holistic orchard management.

Saturday, April 6th, 9-12 (rain date: 4/20): Hands on grafting training at Cotton Farm; we will graft a variety of heritage and cider apple varieties with your help!

We hope you’ll consider joining our new Orchard Steward Program. As an Orchard Steward, you’ll work with a dedicated group of likeminded volunteers to maintain the orchard, prune, graft, and fertilize on an annual basis, and help organize an annual apple festival at the orchard. This will be a great opportunity to help protect this beautiful property, learn new skills, and meet other orchard  enthusiasts in Lexington.

$10 suggested donation to the Lexington Nature Trust for each workshop.

For more information, visit: www.lexingtonma.gov/conservation

RSVP : landstewards@lexingtonma.gov, 781-698-4532

A Special SUNDAY performance!  Munroe Saturday Nights presents a program of flamenco music and dance on SUNDAY April 7 at 4 pm at Cary Hall, 1605 Mass Ave., Lexington.  Anchored by acclaimed guests artists, flamenco guitarist Juanito Pascual and his Nuevo Flamenco Ensemble, this concert will also highlight percussive dance genres from three regions: Andalusian flamenco, performed by Nelida Tirado; North Indian kathak, performed by Anjali Nath, and North American tap dance, performed by Ian Berg. The thru-line of percussive dance is explored in this lively and soulful performance, finishing with an explosive collaborative celebration of rhythmic expression – a true Festival of the Feet! 

As a reminder all Munroe Saturday Nights performances are free with a suggested donation of $10 per person encouraged.  Seat reservations are also strongly encouraged. Please visit https://www.munroecenter.org/reserve-your-seat.html to make your reservations. Festival of the Feet is family friendly, and families with children are invited to attend.

Lexington Field & Garden Club presents

“Middlesex Fells: Its History, Beauty & Diversity”

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 7:00pm     Keilty Hall - St. Brigid’s Church, Lexington     Lower Level

Bryan Hamlin, biologist of Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation will talk about this public recreation area that covers more than 2,200 acres in Malden, Medford, Melrose, Stoneham, and Winchester. Bryan will focus on

the rediscovery of more than 100 native plant species on the property. With over 100 miles of mixed-use trails, there is plenty to see and explore for all.

Refreshments at 6:30pm 

Come join us for an interesting evening!  Everyone is welcome.

Easter Family Fun featuring giant Easter Egg Hunt, crafts for kids and a tasty Easter Brunch.  Free to all!  7 Clematis Rd, Lexington (Waltham St. to Allen, left on Clematis)

April Stewardship Saturday- Garlic Mustard Pulling

Parking: Shoulder of South Rindge Ave (meet at trailhead between #s 5-7 South Rindge).

Join Lead Steward Holly Samuels for our annual garlic mustard pull at Cataldo Reservation.

We will provide all tools and know-how, just bring work gloves, work appropriate clothing (no open-toed shoes) and a willingness to work!

ALL WORK DAYS 9 A.M.-12 P.M. IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, CONTACT THE CONSERVATION DIVISION FOR CANCELLATION INFORMATION.

RSVPs are helpful, but walk-ins are welcome. Contact Jordan McCarron, Conservation Stewardship Program Coordinator: jmccarron@lexingtonma.gov or 781-698-4532.

The Award Winning LexFUN! Children’s Consignment Sale Returns on Saturday, April 27, 2019

This year will feature MORE checkout registers to help lines move faster! What else should you know:

WHEN: Saturday April 27th, 2019, 10am - 3pm

7:30am - 9am: Exclusive Volunteer Pre-sale (must work minimum 2 ½ hours to qualify)

10am - 3pm: General Sale

3:15pm - 4pm: Bargain Bag Sale (everything you can fit in a provided bag for just $20)

WHERE: Lexington High School, Field house, 251 Waltham St, Lexington MA

LexFUN! is gearing up for another award winning children and maternity consignment sale on Saturday, April 27th. Families from all around are invited to turn their clutter into cash, shop unbelievable deals and volunteer at the event. The number of shoppers at the event has increased year to year and there will be more checkout registers to meet this demand.

Consigning your items is easy with an online tagging system to create your own barcode price tags. With sales of $76,000 last year, there is money to be made as a seller. Half of the proceeds of sold items are earned by the sellers and the other half goes to the LexFUND! Preschool Scholarship Fund. The tagging deadline is April 23rd at midnight. Items are dropped off on Friday, April 26th 5:00pm-8:00pm and then volunteers take over from there.

Come see why the LexFUN! Consignment Sale was voted one of the Top 5 Consignment events in the state by Boston Parents Paper year after year!

To become a seller or volunteer at the event visit www.lexfun.org/consignment-home

Please remember, this is a stroller-free event!

Keep updated with Consignment Sale news and details and “like” us on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/LexFUNConsignmentSale

Join the Conservation Steward Directors for a full-day boardwalk construction workshop; we will continue work on a 600' boardwalk through scenic wetland habitat at Hayden Woods.

You'll learn how the Stewards design and install wetland boardwalks and gain skills in both framing and decking our iconic structures. This is a very hands-on workshop!

NOTE: Working conditions could be wet and muddy; waterproof boots recommended. We will provide all tools and know-how, just bring work gloves, work appropriate clothing (no open-toed shoes) and a willingness to work!

A pizza lunch will be provided for participants.

Parking in the lot to the rear of 65 Hayden Ave- meet at the trailhead.

RSVP: Jordan McCarron, Conservation Stewardship Program Coordinator: jmccarron@lexingtonma.gov or 781-698-4532.

Show your support for Lexington Education Foundation and join us on the lower Hayden Field for a free family fun party complete with live music, crafts & games!

Support Lexington Education Foundation by joining us at our Celebration for Education - an evening adult party with dancing, a live band, red carpet photos, an auction and more.