莱镇活动早知道 - Lexington Happenings I 2021 年 09 月

 2021-2022 Grant Cycle

   Date: 9/01 - 10/15

The Lexington Council for the Arts (LCA), a Town of Lexington Committee, is pleased to announce that the 2021-2022 grant cycle will open on September 1, 2021. All applications must be submitted online through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) website by October 15, 2021. We cannot accept late applications. 

Who can apply? 

Individuals, agencies, schools, nonprofits, and other organizations may apply for grants that enhance the cultural vitality of the Lexington community. All applicants must reside or be located in Massachusetts. What are the grant requirements? 

1. The program must be related to the arts, humanities, or sciences.

2. The grant must demonstrate a public benefit for Lexington residents.

3. The project may not discriminate on the basis of age, ability, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, geographic origin, or immigration, military, or socio-economic status.

4. The program must be completed between February 1 and December 31 of 2022.

Contact：LCA Co-Chair Jillian Tung

lexingtonarts@gmail.com

  09/09/2021

12-12:30pm 

Fall Clean up for Biodiversity

Embrace Your Inner Laziness

Learn why a lazy approach to fall clean up is better for both your garden and biodiversity. Join native plant expert Georgia Harris to learn the critical role leaf litter plays in preserving threatened species and how limiting fall clean up can help.

Munroe Center for the Arts 

Open House

                    9/10/2021 

Fall classes are gearing up in music, dance, theater, ceramics, and the visual arts.  There will be an Open House September 10 for tours of the studios in the building (including its 122 window restoration project!) as well as a dance band, and a printmaking workshop, both outdoors.  FREE and open to the public.  There will also be tables outside where visitors can talk with directors from the Dance Inn, Lexington School of Ballet, Lexington Music School, Munroe Center Stage, as well as teachers in the visual arts programs. 

Reflection/Reawakening/Resilience 

Collaborative Exhibit

 9/10/2021 

Join LexArt in a celebration of reflection, reawakening, and resilience and the grand opening of Lexington Arts & Crafts Society's (LexArt) Molly Harding Nye Gallery.  LexArt has collaborated with eight other community arts organizations to present the best work of local artists that reflects our collective spirit in the face of challenging times. 

 Opening Reception：Sunday, September 12, 3:00-5:00 pm

Show Dates:  9/10-10/3

Gallery Hours:  Tues-Fri 11-5; Sat/Sun 10-5 

We are thrilled to announce HerbFest, presented by Lexington Historical Society and Lexington Field & Garden Club! 

Scheduled for Sunday, September 12, rain or shine, from noon to 4 PM, this celebratory event will include garden tours at our three historic sites, Buckman Tavern, Munroe Tavern, and Hancock-Clarke House, as well as herb-related demonstrations, crafts, refreshments, and sales at each site.At 2:30 PM, join us as we dedicate the newly-installed Helen Noyes Webster and Mary Milligan Memorial Herb Garden at Buckman. Originally planted in 1950, it has been revitalized by longtime Historical Society members and volunteers with support from the Lexington and Field Garden Club. 

Free admission; Donations welcome!

The 7th Annual autumn ArtWalk 

Call to Artists

The 7th Annual autumn ArtWalk brings artwork to the windows of businesses in  Lexington. Submissions for the Lexington Center Fall Artwalk are now open! We invite artists to submit one applicaiton for up to 3 pieces of art. Artwork of all sizes and mediums(painting, drawings, photographs, sculptures) will be considered.

Fall Bird Walk in Dunback Meadow

9/19/2021

8:00am to 10:00am

We will be looking for returning fall migrants such as warblers, vireos, and fly catchers on their trip south.  And, of course, we’ll search for our resident birds, such as woodpeckers, titmice, and hawks. Meet at the Allen St trail entrance opposite 23 Allen Street. Will be cancelled if there is heavy rain.

Leader：Bobbie Hodson

Phone：781-861-9421：

Email: robertahodson@comcast.net

Apple Picking at Cotton Farm

09/19/2021

1:00-4:00pm

Join the Lexington Conservation Stewards for an afternoon of apple picking and enjoy outdoor fun at Lexington’s Cotton Farm Orchard. Apple picking, cider pressing, Lexington Junior Ranger Activities and more at this family friendly event. Park along Marrett Road or Bacon Street.

landstewards@lexingtonma.gov

Phone：781-698-4532

Chinese Brush Painting Course 

Landscapes

Flowers and Birds 

Instructor: Qingxiong Ma

LexArt is offering TWO, six-week courses to introduce the technique of Chinese brush painting. Taught by well-known instructor Qingxiong Ma, students will use freehand brushwork with an emphasis will be on expressiveness, individual interpretation and abstraction through exaggeration. Students will use ink, watercolor, and gouache on rice paper to create wonderful visual effects. Both courses are for beginners, but they focus on different subjects.

Birds and Flowers meets 6 Mondays from Sept 20, 9:30 am- 12:30 pm Landscapes meets 6 Fridays from Sept 24, 9:30 am- 12:30 pm

LexingtonNext

Public Input Session on Housing

Date：9/21/2021 7pm

Zoom

The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee, along with LexingtonNext Project Co-Leads, Community Circle and Martha Lyon Landscape Architecture, are hosting a community input event to review existing housing trends and identify current housing needs in Lexington. 

Topic areas will include: 

• Housing gaps in Lexington - What housing is missing? 

• Affordability & aging in place - How can Lexington create housing that is appropriate for all ages and income ranges? 

• Equity - What tools can Lexington use to support and advance housing equity in Lexington? 

• Learn by example - What can Lexington learn from other communities? 

Those who live, work, play, learn, visit, used to live but moved away, and/or travel through Lexington are encouraged to join!Mandarin interpretation services will be provided.All attendees will be automatically entered into a free raffle and eligible to win prizes. Participants must be present at the time of the raffle to win.

• Join by Zoom meeting ID: 876 1549 5205

• Join by phone: 1-646-558-8656

Older Wiser Lifelong Learning (OWLL) Events

Ten Crises Shaking the World and Why We Care?

Five Thursdays 9/23 -10/21

11：00-12：30pm

Instructor：Professor Robert Rotberg

Professor Rotberg is well-known to the OWLL audience. His earlier courses received enthusiastic reviews. His background includes professorships at MIT, Harvard, and a Fulbright Distinguished Professor of International Relations in Brazil and Canada. He has also held Leadership positions at Academic Vice President at Tufts and President of Lafayette College, Scholar, teacher and author, he has an exceptionally deep background in international relations.

Bike Rodeo (K-8th)

9/25/2021 10:00am

FREE event showing youth bike safety skills, road signs, handling techniques, bike safety checks, proper helmet fit, hand signals, and more! 

Many stations lead by MassBikes and sponsored by Safe Routes to School and community partners. 

Event will take place at the Lexington Children's Place parking lot. Sign-up is required. Bring your bike, helmet, and wear closed-toe shoes. Masks also required. Helmets available if you do not have one or have the improper size. Youth will be signed up in half-hour segments. Parents are encouraged to stay on-site.

Smart Cycling for Adults

9/25/2021 10:00am

Do you know all you need to feel comfortable and bike safely with traffic? Do you feel you know enough to teach your children how to ride cautiously and conspicuously while on their own? When you drive a car, are you confident on how to share the road with people on bikes? The Smart Cycling program gives you the tips, tools, and techniques to confidently answer YES to each question. 

This class is great for new cyclists, returning cyclists, and experienced cyclists who would welcome some tips.This course is also a pre-requisite for anyone interested in becoming a League Certified bike Instructor (LCI). There is a need for more bike instructors, so by taking this course, you are on your way to becoming one if you wish to carry-on with further training!

Visit www.lexbikewalkbus.org for info on the LCI training in October to become a certified bike instructor.

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