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"If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello." — Paulo Coelho
Home Alone Safety: Empowering Kids with Confidence and Key Skills
The Lexington Police Department is proud to partner with Lexington Community Education to offer this session on home safety preparation for kids.
Please contact Lexington Community Education with any questions.
Home Alone
Help your child feel safer and more secure when home alone or with siblings and learn telephone and door bell answering strategies. Class is designed for children ages 9 and older. Younger children may attend with an accompanying adult. Instructors are Officers from the Lexington Police and Fire Departments. Class size is limited so please register early. Pre-registration required.
When: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Where: Room 224, Lexington High School
Cost: $5.00
Lexington’s 2025 Patriots’ Day Parade - you are invited to participate!
Preparations are underway for the 2025 Patriots’ Day Parade in Lexington, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and we hope you will consider participating in this year's 2025 Lexington Patriots' Day afternoon parade to be held Saturday, April 19.
Aapply for this year’s parade using the online application at here. If you have a problem using this online application, please send an email to celebrationscmte@lexingtonma.gov. As part of this application, you will have the option of uploading pictures of your unit to be used for publicity. We would appreciate it if you would upload high-resolution JPEG format pictures.
Because of the significance of this year’s event and the high degree of interest, we are starting the application process earlier than in previous years. The application deadline is December 1st 2024. We will review applications as they come in. Therefore, we recommend that you submit the application and photographs as soon as possible.
If you are requesting an appearance fee, you must fill out and submit a W9 form.
If you have any questions regarding the event, please feel free to contact us. We are looking forward to seeing your unit at the 2025 Patriots’ Day Parade! We know that your participation will contribute to a successful event.
Geetha Padaki & Glen Bassett. Co-Chairs
Town Celebrations Committee
2025 MLK Day of Service
The Town will once again host its annual MLK Day of Service on Monday, January 20, 2025, to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and long-lasting legacy.
The annual event is organized by the Town Celebrations Committee, in partnership with Lexington's Human Rights Committee, to engage and mobilize young people of all ages to serve others. There are multiple opportunities for residents of all ages to volunteer their time.
This year's featured program, Women of the Movement, celebrates the courageous women of the Civil Rights Movement. 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of MLK Day as a National Day of Service and the 60th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act.
When: Monday, January 20, 2025, 10 am to 12:30 pm
Where: Grace Chapel, 59 Worthen Road
Organizers are excited to present Loretta J. Ross as this year's keynote speaker. Ross is a reproductive justice and human rights advocate who teaches at Smith College. She is a 2024 inductee into the National Women's Hall of Fame and a 2022 recipient of the MacArthur Foundation Genius Award.
LexCAN Annual Meeting featuring Senator Mike Barrett
Please join LexCAN (Lexington Climate Action Network) for their Annual Meeting for a talk and conversation with Senator Mike Barrett next Tuesday, January 14th from 7-8:30PM at the Lexington Police Station Community Room, 1575 Mass Ave, Lexington. Senator Barrett will talk about our new climate bill and the future of climate legislation in MA followed by a Q&A.
Light refreshments will be provided. Arrive at 6:45 for some time for chatting and snacks as we will start promptly at 7 pm. RSVP requested.
2025 Lunar Chinese New Year Gala: An Enchanting Evening of East-West Cultural Tapestry
Join us at the 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration Gala in Lexington. Your co-hosts, the Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL) and the Lexington Symphony, have prepared an unforgettable evening of music, dances, and other cultural performances. After more than four decades establishing the Gala as a town-wide tradition, this year marks the first time the Gala’s theme is dedicated to bridging the East and West—embracing a shared hope for a bright and prosperous future.
Looking forward to 2025, this year brings with it the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, the first battle of the Revolutionary War. In celebrating this milestone, Lexington will not only honor its past legacy but also celebrate the continuing revolutionary ideals of unity and inclusivity. In a nation built by immigrants, these ideals remain essential as we work toward a more perfect union.
As we are preparing to ring in the Year of the Snake, we invite you to join us for this spectacular event. Whether you are a long-time resident of Lexington or a visitor from afar, the gala promises to be a night of wonder and inspiration.
Event Details:
Date: January 18, 2025, 7:00 pm
Location: Lexington High School, 251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421
Watch this video to preview some of the exciting performances for our Lunar New Year Festival!
To purchase tickets and for latest updates, visit the website of 2025 Lunar New Year Celebrations
We look forward to celebrating with you at this unique convergence of cultures and history as we honor both the legacy of Lexington's 250th anniversary and the spirit of unity that shines brightly within our community!
LexSEPTA’s school committee candidates forum
Event Date: 1/16/25 - 7:00-8:30pm
Event Location: School Committee Conference Room, Central Administration Office, 146 Maple Street, Lexington
Please mark your calendars and join LexSEPTA for our school committee candidates forum on January 16, 2025 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm in the school committee conference room at the central administration building. Come ask questions to the 4 candidates running for 3 spots on the school committee and become informed voters! Your vote can and does make a difference! Please submit questions you have by filling out
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNpJHVPeW454yg49hVG04oKYejAdL-jMgW6PGavv2wCnmuYA/viewform.