

Author to speak at Cary Memorial Library
Rinker Buck, author of the official Lexington Reads selection, “The Oregon Trail,” will visit Cary Memorial Library at 7 p.m. March 9 to speak about his experience traversing the trail by wagon, what it was like to “see America slowly” and travel with his brother. This event will take place in the new Living Room space on the main floor of the library.
“The Oregon Trail” is a travelogue and history book that takes readers through the American West, and explores what is “best” about America and the people who live along the trail. No registration is required.
Buck, of Connecticut, is an award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author. His previous books include “Shane Comes Home,” “First Job: A Memoir of Growing up at Work,” “If We Had Wings: The Enduring Dream of Flight” and “Flights of Passage.”

Bay Colony Brass to perform in Lexington
Music director/conductor Patrick Valentino and assistant conductor Teresa Herfindahl will lead Bay Colony Brass in a performance at 3 p.m. March 12 at Hancock United Church of Christ, 1912 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington.
The program includes major works such as Eric Ewazen’s “Symphony in Brass” and Richard Strauss’ “Festival Procession,” and smaller classics including an all-brass arrangement of Percy Grainger’s “Shepherd’s Hey” and music from Handel’s “Royal Fireworks Music.”
Bay Colony Brass is one of the few large brass choirs in the U.S. Composed of 20 players, the group performs a range of repertoire spanning five centuries of brass and orchestral music.
Admission and parking are free, but there is a suggested donation of $15 per person.
For information: https://BayColonyBrass.org.

Lexington Public School to hold kindergarten orientation
An orientation program designed to provide parents and guardians of incoming kindergarten students with an overview of Lexington Public Schools’ kindergarten program will be held from 6:45 to 8 p.m. March 16 at Bowman Elementary School, 9 Philip Road, Lexington.
The program will begin with an information session about various Lexington Public School services, including the English Language Learners program, school health services, transportation services and food services, from 6:45 to 7 p.m. Following the information session, a presentation of Lexington Public Schools’ kindergarten program will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. The program will also include brief presentations by kindergarten teachers and elementary principals. There will be time allotted for questions at the end of the evening.
Participants should register their children for kindergarten before attending the event. Children must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31, 2017, to register for kindergarten.
For information and kindergarten registration: http://bit.ly/2lqOFcz.
Blood drive in Lexington
All eligible blood donors are encouraged to give blood and help save lives in March, Red Cross Month. A local blood drive will take place from 2 to 7 p.m. March 23 at Avalon at Lexington Hills, 1000 Main Campus Drive, Lexington.
With the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, donors can schedule and manage donation appointments, access their donor card, track the impact of their donations and earn rewards. Donors can also save up to 15 minutes at the blood drive by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questions online at redcrossblood.org/RapidPass before going to their appointments.
March has been recognized as Red Cross Month by every U.S. president since 1943 in celebration of the Red Cross volunteers who help those in need by giving their time, money or blood. Residents can an appointment to give blood by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting https://redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-733-2767.
Tickets on sale for bluegrass concert in Lexington
Spectacle Management will present bluegrass band Del and Dawg at 7:30 p.m. April 20 at Cary Memorial Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington.
Del McCoury met David Grisman met at the first show Del ever played (on banjo) with Bill Monroe in the spring of 1963 at New York University in Greenwich Village. Three years later, Del and Dawg played their first gig together in Troy, New York, at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. They have shared the stage at venues and festivals across the country, and in 2012 released “Hardcore Bluegrass,” a collection of bluegrass classics, made at two Dawg studio jam sessions in the 1990s.
Tickets are now on sale and cost $49-$79. For information and tickets: 617-531-1257; https://caryhalllexington.com.
Lexington nominees sought for 2017 Minuteman Cane Award
Nominees are being sought for the 2017 Minuteman Cane Award, to be presented to a person who is 80 or older, a 15-year resident of Lexington, actively involved in the community and an inspiration to others. Those who know someone will these qualities are asked to consider nominating them for this award.
Nomination forms are available at the Lexington Community Center; the Town Clerk’s Office in Town Hall; and in Lexington Center at the following locations: Michelson’s Shoe Store, Theatre Pharmacy, Wales Copy Center and Cary Memorial Library. The form is also available on the town website at: https://Lexingtonma.gov.
This award will be presented on Patriots Day after the morning parade, during the ceremonies on the Battle Green.
Completed forms should be submitted to Minuteman Cane Committee, c/o Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02421 by noon March 31.
For information: 781-862-6456.
BINA Farm Center in Lexington launches teen program
BINA Farm Center in Lexington launched a pilot program of its new Teen Ambassador Program. A combination of teamwork skills, education, character building and philanthropy, TAP offers an innovative approach for youth in service.
After a six-month pilot, BINA will begin its first official year with a new group of teens ready to get involved in nonprofit work. The new program is set to begin this month with 10-15 ambassadors comprised of BINA clients, client’s siblings and volunteers. TAP members range in age from 14 to 18, who commit to a year in the program.
For information: http://binafarm.org.
Lexplorations 2017 now open
Registration is open for Lexplorations, Lexington Community Education’s summer program for academic and “creative” enrichment for children.
Lexplorations 2017 is now posted at lexingtoncommunityed.org. A downloadable registration form is also available online.
For information: 781-862-8043.
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