Join our local and nationally known, expert art instructors as they guide everyone from the novice to the advanced in enhancing your skills and enriching your artistic experience. Select a class in drawing, painting, ceramics, create jewelry, carve a bird, learn the dynamics of color, weave, take a photography class or explore the possibilities of Decorative painting. .

Art Teachers: the Society is an approved venue to award Professional Development Points (PDP’s) to teachers for Mass. DOE certification.

Classes fill up quickly so stop by the Society Office, call 781 862 9696 or visit LACSma.org for more information.

12th Biennial Art-A-Blooming

September 21, 22, 23

Gallery Hours Daily: 11AM – 4PM

130 Waltham Street

Free admission and parking

A Collaborative Event of the Lexington Arts & Crafts Society (LACS) and the Lexington Field & Garden Club (LFGC) during the opening Lexington’s 300th Anniversary.

If you have ever been to Art-in-Bloom at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, then you know just how impressive floral interpretations of artwork can be. Under the collaborative leadership of Shirley King of LACS and of Harriet Hathaway and Kate Gill of LFGC, we have our own local version of Art-in-Bloom.

View 34 unique floral interpretations arranged by Lexington Field & Garden Club designers of a variety of beautiful works of art created by Lexington Arts & Crafts Society members.

Bring your family and friends to marvel at the art works and their inventive floral interpretations.

For more information call 781-862-9696 or visit www.LACSma.org.

The Lexington Arts and Crafts Society is a non-profit 501 (C) (3) organization established in 1935. and celebrating our 75th Anniversary dedicated to preserving and educating the community in the arts and crafts.

Editing class at LexMedia

LexMedia Fall TV Production Classes

Orientation

Sept 4, Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4

7PM

In this 90-minute class you will learn all about LexMedia.  We’ll start with a thorough tour of the facilities then we’ll talk about our rules, regulations and procedures and how LexMedia is organized and funded.  You’ll also learn about our current productions and what’s possible. This class is a prerequisite for all other classes offered by LexMedia.

Field Production Part 1

Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11

7PM

During this two-hour course you will receive hands on instruction with our Sony NX70U HD cameras. The class teaches the basic skills of field production including camera operation, camera movement, tripod use, working with talent, aesthetics of production and more.  The completion of this class enables the new LexMedia members to take the Field Production part 2 class.

Field Production Part 2

Sept 18, Oct 16, Nov 20, Dec 18

7PM

In this class we will set up a typical interview scenario.  We’ll then light it with classic 3 point lighting and set up and adjust the audio recording system.  By experimenting with the lighting and trying various microphones you’ll learn what works best and why.  This class certifies the LexMedia member to use our portable production equipment.

Intro To Editing

Sept. 19, Oct 17, Nov 7, Dec 12

7PM

Learn about video editing in a modern computer lab.  We offer basic intro classes in both Premier Pro (Mac & PC) and Final Cut Pro X (Mac). You must be a LexMedia member and have taken the Orientation class.

Sept 19, Nov 7: Premier Pro

Oct 17, Dec 12 Final Cut Pro X.

Intro To Studio Production

Date And Time To Be Determined

Learn how to produce a studio based program.  You’ll get hands on experience with all production positions from directing to audio mixing to camera operation, graphics creation and more. Occasionally this class will be held during a real TV production in the LexMedia studio.  After this two- hour class you are encouraged to take part in ongoing studio productions and/or start your own.

All classes are free and open to people who live, work or attend school in Lexington.  For more information visit Lexmedia.org or contact mark@lexmedia.org.

The LexFUN! Seminar Series is kicking off this Fall with sessions on important issue for many Lexington parents.

Beyond Bossing, Begging and Bribing

Jeanine K. Fitzgerald

September 24 | 7PM | Location TBA

Have you ever heard someone say “What part of no don’t you understand?” or “Because I said so, that’s why!” Or maybe you have thought there has to be a better way to get children to listen. This session explores four choices about how to raise, teach and discipline children. When you leave, your “toolbox” will be full of effective strategies.

Jeanine K. Fitzgerald is a Certified Human Behavior Specialist, speaker, consultant, trainer and author. She draws on more than 30 years of professional experience to empower teachers and parents to achieve more with children “at risk.” As a certified Human Behavior Consultant and Specialist, and Owner of The Fitzgerald Institute of Lifelong Learning, Jeanine specializes in research-based strategies in educational leadership, relationship-building, motivation, preventing the factors that compromise the fulfillment of a child’s maximum potential and implementing positive interventions in “real life” settings. Jeanine has worked with thousands of children, professionals and parents across the country, and has taught at the college level and presented on the campuses of The University of Rhode Island, Bryant University, Lyndon State College, and Harvard University. As an author, Jeanine has published The Dance of Interaction and a national training program entitled Education with Insight

Where Do I Begin? Prioritizing Your Family’s Financial Needs

Matt Lasker, CMFC™, CFP®

October 22 | 7PM

Cary Memorial Library

Raising a family can be daunting, at times, and trying to determine the financial priorities of a young family can overwhelming.We will be using a case-study format to help answer your questions and create a road map to getting your financial affairs in order. When you have a young family, your time is always in demand. We understand this. We also have young children. We will help you understand what is most important to do now for your family’s well being. When you leave our workshop you will have an action plan and a road map for your next steps. During our presentation, we will focus on three key themes for young families; savings, protection and planning for the future. As we help you create a road map, we will answer these and other questions: How much should I have saved for an emergency fund? Where should I put my savings? What debt should I pay off first? Should I focus on saving for college or my retirement? Are my assets invested properly? My child has special needs – how should I plan for this? How much insurance do I need? How can I protect my family if something were to happen to me? How do I choose guardians? What is the most important thing I should do today?

Matt Lasker, CMFC™, CFP® is a Client Counselor at Wingate Wealth Advisors in Lexington, MA. He has close to 20 years of experience in the investment industry. He specializes in financial planning and investment management strategies for families. He has particular expertise in investment planning, and takes a strong personal interest in working with clients to design and implement investment strategies that help them realize their unique financial goals and objectives. Matt is also a member of the Boston Estate Planning Council and the Massachusetts chapter of the Financial Planning Association. Wingate Wealth Advisors has been providing independent, fee-based, wealth management services to individuals, families and companies for over 26 years. Matt has a 6 month old son and he understands the financial challenges young families face.

Lexington’s 300th Celebration: Our Chance to Dance!

Can you picture putting on dancing shoes, heading to the high school, hearing music floating down the halls and joining your neighbors in an 18th century dance? Lexington will be able to do just that during the 300th Anniversary celebration starting this September. The 300th Committee is busy planning three community dances, two at LHS and one at Cary Hall. Community members helping on the 300th Anniversary were able to test run this idea during an April 29th “Meet, Greet & Dance,” a volunteer appreciation evening. At this event, Lexingtonians danced to the music of Eric Eid-Reiner’s band as Andy Taylor-Blenis called and taught 21st century people an array of 18th century dances. Delighted with the results, the Committee is enthusiastically letting people know that everyone will have a turn during the 300th Anniversary. Save the following dates for your 2012-2013 calendar – it’s your turn to dance!

Meet & Greet Dance

Dance Revolution 300

Dance Revolution 300 is first in the dance line-up and will take place Saturday, September 22, 2012. Look forward to live music, an amazing DJ, and dance instruction. Starting at 6:30 p.m. at Lexington High School, Lexington residents of all ages are invited to dance the night away. The first part of the evening will feature dance instructors leading New England style folk dances familiar to our colonial era ancestors, as well as the waltz and swing dancing of the 19th and 20th centuries. Kathleen Lenihan, co-chair of the event, anticipates a big crowd. “This is such a wonderful opportunity for all of Lexington to come together to celebrate our tercentennial. With dances from the earliest part of our history through today, there is something for everyone.” At 8:00 pm the DJ will take over, and will play a variety of music – everything from Elvis and the Beatles to Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. In addition to dancing, LexFun will have a craft table with activities just right for preschoolers. There will be a refreshment area with a variety of food and beverages for hungry dancers staffed with volunteers from our PTAs and LexFUN. “The great thing about this dance is that you don’t have to be a ‘pro’ to participate. The instructor-led dances are easy and there’s nothing like dancing to live music. And if you can’t make it until the later part of the evening, everyone can dance to DJ-led tunes,” says Kamala Soparkar, co-chair of the event. Dance Revolution 300 will be a night to remember.

300th Anniversary Ball

Joyce Murphy, Chair of the Gala Ball, is excited to confirm Cary Hall as the venue for Saturday November 17, 2012. This is a new date and was changed to secure historic Cary Hall for the special occasion. In addition to being a fun and very festive evening, the Ball will also be an important fundraiser, helping raise money to keep other 300th events affordable. Everyone is looking forward to developing the details for this special night. Some people are already talking about what they want to wear! Contact Joyce Murphy to get involved with the planning.

Dance Around the World

Co-Chairs Melanie Lin and Geetha Padaki are already lining up participatory multi-cultural dances for their March 16, 2013 event. Invitations have been sent to various groups in town who can lend a hand with instruction. Our town can look forward to learning about the cultural dances that Lexington families treasure. The aim for the dance will be to have all participants up and learning new steps on the dance floor.

As we reach Lexington’s 300th Anniversary of Incorporation, it truly is our chance to dance!

The 300th Anniversary Committee and the 300th Events Team have officially begun the countdown to the September 22, 2012 Opening Events. Make sure this date is on your calendar because you will not want to miss these unique community events. Organizers are hard at work throughout the summer, making sure the nine-month celebration will have a smooth start in the fall. A Community Scavenger Hunt began in July and people are welcome to join in at any time. Lauren Kennedy, the Scavenger Hunt’s designer, notes that two new clues are posted each week at www.lexington300.org. If you have been traveling, don’t worry! The clues remain on the website and you can join in the fun at any time. Margaret Counts-Klebe, 300th Publicity Chair told us, “The Scavenger Hunt is a fun way for residents to learn about the Town and its history this summer. You can really feel the excitement building as we head towards September.”

Events Co-Chairs Tanya Morrisett and Jessie Steigerwald explain that the Events Team suggested a full day of offerings for September 22’s Opening Day to enable as many people as possible to connect to the 300th Anniversary on the first official day of the celebration. “We anticipated a huge turnout and we wanted to have events running from morning until night,” says Morrisett, “our community is so vibrant, we know that even busy people will want to take some time on Opening Day to attend one of the events.” Steigerwald adds, “Scheduling different events throughout the day will make it easier for people to select the event that works best for them. We think the Country Fair, which runs from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., will be a great opportunity for the town to gather and celebrate.”

The Country Fair will open to fairgoers at 11:00 a.m. Fay Backert, Country Fair Chair, notes that the Tercentennial tent will include a performance space and bandstand. Fairgoers may compete in special Blue Ribbon contests; categories include food and gardening challenges. Check the 300th website for more details about the contests. Residents will have the opportunity to share their favorite Lexington memories at a special place in the main tent, and other parts of the tent will have demonstrations, including traditional fiber arts and textile try-it stations. Teams will be able to sign up for the Race Through Time, an exciting adventure through town with fun prizes! The 300th Fiber Arts Committee is organizing volunteers who will demonstrate a host of traditional and contemporary artisan skills, from embroidery to stitching, quilting to rug braiding. In addition, individuals have created beautiful accessories and elegant pillows. These will all be available for sale, with all proceeds to help pay for the 300th Anniversary community events. Beautiful quilts will also be raffled at this event!

The Country Fair on September 22nd will be an event to remember!

Earlier in the morning, the formal Opening Ceremony begins at Lexington High School and Cary Hall. The program begins at 9:30 a.m. at both locations, with a pre-show at 9:00 a.m. Tickets were snapped up very quickly, and Town Hall has a wait list in case anyone decides they are not able to attend. Lexmedia will tape and broadcast the Opening Ceremony which will include performances by the LHS Wind Ensemble, special readings, and a surprise song from the LexFun Preschool Chorus. For more information, visit the website. The Opening Ceremony team was delighted that tickets were in such high demand, but they wished more people could be accommodated. “We planned the dual locations from the start, as we did anticipate strong interest. We wish more could attend, but we are glad we can provide more seats than if we had held the ceremony in only one location.”

As a special transition, the 300th Anniversary Committee is coordinating an outdoor ceremony to coincide with the All Town Photograph. Details will be on the website, but the ceremony is likely to begin just before noon. Planners hope that people will visit the Country Fair to find delicious picnic lunch foods and then join neighbors and friends at the track area for live music and some community surprises. Participants from the morning program will parade over to join in the fun. Several special Country Fair contests are scheduled to begin just after the All Town Picnic Lunch.

Jim Shaw, Publisher of the Colonial Times Magazine was up in the air on June 18th and got this fabulous shot of the Lexington High School Track. A local pilot donated his time and his plane to the 300th cause of the 300th Committee. The committee hopes to get as many residents as possible together for this "All Town Photo". The phot will be taken on September 22nd on Center Field at the High School. It will coincide with the opening Day ceremonies and is expected to go off at about 12:15 PM. (Photo by Jim Shaw)

Later in the evening, Kamala Soparkar and Kathleen Lenihan are Co-Chairing “Dance Revolution 300”, the culmination of the Opening Day Events, at Lexington High School. Lenihan says, “This intergenerational event that celebrates 300 years of dance and will be a great way to close out the day.” The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. at the High School with dance instructors who will teach New England-style, Colonial-era folk dances as well as waltz and swing dancing. At 8:00 p.m., the DJ takes over, playing everything from Elvis and the Beatles to Maroon 5 and Katy Perry. LexFun will have a craft table for preschoolers and both the school PTAs and LexFun volunteers will staff a refreshment table. Wear comfy shoes because you’ll be dancing the night away!

For those interested in volunteering for any Opening Day Event, for the October 27th Fashion Revue or any future 300th Event, please visit the website.

Registration for the 2012 Summer Reading Program will begin on Monday, June 4. Children may keep track of the amount of time they are read to, or spend reading, between Monday, June 4 and Tuesday, August 28. Even children who don’t know how to read may participate, because reading aloud and listening to books on CD also count. Each time a child completes 10 hours of reading, he or she may choose a paperback book or another small prize. And in keeping with the summer theme of dreams and nighttime, the Friends of Cary Library will donate 10 cents to Bat Conservation International for every 10 hours a child reads, or is read to, to support three types of bats, and research into preventing bat diseases.

Children entering grades 4 and up will have the additional option of trying Cary Library’s 2012 Summer Reading Challenge. Beginning on Monday, June 4, stop by the Children’s Room to pick up a “DREAM BIG—READ!” Reading Challenge form, or print one from our website, at www.carylibrary.org . Participants who read one book in each of 10 categories, keeping track on their Reading Challenge form, will receive a special prize, and their names will be added to the Library’s 2012 Reading Challenge Wall of Fame.

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Cary Memorial Library will kick off its 2012 Summer Reading Program, “DREAM BIG—READ!,” with two special concerts by Parents’ Choice Award-winning singer-songwriters, Davis Bates and Roger Tincknell, on Thursday, June 28. “IMAGINE THAT: Celebrating Reading in Story and Song!” will be presented twice, at 2 and 3:30 p.m., for families with children ages 3 and up.

Davis Bates and Roger Tincknell have over seven decades of combined experience performing for families, in community settings throughout the Northeast, and are known both for their warm and participatory performing style. The performances will take place at 2 pm. and 3:30 pm. on Thursday, June 28, 2012. Space is limited. Free tickets will be available in the Cary Library Children’s Room beginning at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 18. Telephone reservations will be accepted beginning at 7:30 p.m.

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Do you love LEGOs? Are you creative? Join the Library’s first-ever LEGO®fest! on Saturday, June 9, from 11 am. To 4 pm. Enter an original creation in the LEGO Building Contest, in one of three categories: Team (a family or group), Individual (ages 6-9), or Individual (ages 10-12). See amazing LEGO® creations built by your friends and neighbors, take the Grab-Bag Challenge, meet other LEGO® enthusiasts, and learn about the new Brickbuilder’s Club beginning this fall.

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Professional actors from Winchester’s KidStock Creative Theater will return to Cary Library this summer with four original musicals for families with children ages 3 & up. All four performances will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday afternoons, July 10 & 17, August 7 & 21, in the Cary Library Meeting Room. Space is limited. Free tickets will be available in the Children’s Room beginning at 7:00 p.m. on four Monday evenings: July 2 for the July 10 performance, entitled “Beauty and the Beach,” July 9 for the July 17 show, entitled “The Velveteen Robot,” July 30 for the August 7 performance, entitled “Sleeping Ugly,” and August 13 for the August 21 show, entitled “The Little Martian.” Telephone reservations will be accepted beginning at 7:30 p.m.

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Furry Winged Creatures of the Night: Bats!! From 4-5 pm. on Wednesday, July 11, children entering grades 3-5 will learn how bats fly, how many mosquitoes a bat can eat in a night, why these important creatures are in danger, and will make an origami bat or their own to take home. Space is limited to 12. Sign up online (www.carylibrary.org) or in person beginning at 7 pm. on Monday, July 2. Telephone reservations will be accepted beginning at 7:30 p.m.

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This summer’s “Picnic @ The Movies” programs will be held on four Wednesday evenings, July 11, July 25, August 8, and August 22, in the large Meeting Room. Bring a picnic dinner, spread out a blanket, and enjoy a family movie in the Library’s air-conditioned Meeting Room. We can’t list the names of these popular family films here, but they are listed in the Children’s Room’s Summer Program brochure and on the Library website (www.carylibrary.org ). The doors will open at 6:00, and the movies will begin at 6:30 p.m. No registration is necessary.

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“Family Crafts,” seven special craft programs for children of all ages, return this summer with new crafts and old favorites! Craft programs will be held from 2:30-4 p.m. on Thursday afternoons, July 12, 19, & 26, and August 2, 9, 16, & 23, in the Library Meeting Room. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is necessary.

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Cary Library’s 11th annual “Truck Day!,” on Friday morning July 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. , will give children an up-close look at their favorite vehicles from the Lexington Department of Public Works, the Lexington Police Department, and the Lexington Fire Department. This program will be held, rain or shine, in the parking lot behind Cary Memorial Library, at 1874 Massachusetts Avenue. No registration is necessary.

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The Children’s Room’s eighth annual “Bring-a-Bear Picnic” will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18, on the lawn across Clarke Street from the Library, or in the large Meeting Room if it rains. Bring your own bear, and the Library will supply teddy bear crackers and juice. No registration is necessary.

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SCRABBLE! Children entering grades 5-6 are invited to test their word and strategy skills by playing SCRABBLE, competing individually or as part of a team, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, July 18, August 1 & 15. This is not a tournament, just an opportunity to play the game and to have fun. Attendance is limited to 20. Sign up online (www.carylibrary.org) or in person, beginning at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 9 (for the July 18 program), July 23 (for the August 1 program), or August 6 (for the August 15 program). Telephone reservations will be accepted beginning at 7:30 p.m.

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Eyes on Owls will present two performances of “Who-ooo-‘s Watching You? Owls of the World,” for families with children ages 4 and up, at 2 or 4 pm. on Tuesday, July 24. How many of us have ever seen a live owl up close? Explore the world of owls with naturalist Marcia Wilson, photographer Mark Wilson, and six lively owls! Space is limited. Free tickets will be available in the Children’s Room beginning at 7 pm. on Monday July 16. Telephone reservations will be accepted beginning at 7:30 pm.

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Children entering grades 4-5 are invited to go on a “Library Treasure Hunt” from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, July 25. Find hidden treasure at the Library! Participants will be divided into teams, and will follow clues to find the treasure. Attendance is limited to 20. Sign up online (www.carylibrary.org) or in person, beginning at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 16. Telephone reservations will be accepted beginning at 7:30 p.m.

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Stuffed Animal Sleep-Over! Ever wonder what your toys are up to after you go to sleep? Preschoolers are invited to bring a stuffed animal or doll to a fun-filled sleep-over at the Library. Children will drop off their toy between 3 and 7 pm. on Tuesday, August 7, and return at 10:30 the next morning, August 8, to rejoin their toy for stories, a snack, and a slide show of sleep-over adventures! No registration is necessary.

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“Beat the Heat!” Children entering grades 2-4 are invited to come in out of the sun and enjoy a cool hour making ice cream and listening to summery stories and poems, from 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 8. Attendance is limited to 10. Sign up online (www.carylibrary.org) or in person, beginning at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 30. Telephone reservations will be accepted beginning at 7:30 p.m.

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