Wednesday, June 26, 2019

2019 Lexington Summer Concert Series

Lexington Chamber of Commerce
Presents the 2019 Summer Concert Series


Come on out and enjoy some great music on a hot summer night!

DATE                   PERFORMANCE                            MUSICAL STYLE
July 12                215th Army Band                          40 Piece Band
July 19                Jeffrey Allen Shaw                         Band Blues & Classic Rock
July 26                Ben Rudnick & Friends                 Family Music for All Ages
August 2            Rhythmix Band                               Motown, Rock and R&B
August 9            Reddy Teddy Band                         Original Roots Rock
August 16         Ethan K                                              Funk Jazz
August 23         Soft Touch Band                              Big Band Brass
August 30         Boston Blackthorne                        Irish Music



Location: On Emery Park, (Depot Square, Lexington MA)

Date/Time Information: Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to dusk

Contact Information: Send an Email

Fees/Admission: Free admissions

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Lexington Lions 4th of July Carnival


2019
ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY CARNIVAL
LOCATION: Hastings Park
Lexington, Massachusetts


  2 0 1 9 Carnival Dates :
The Carnival scheduled for the following days and times
TUESDAY, JULY 2                    6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3              6:00 PM to 11:00 PM    
THURSDAY, JULY 4                 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM 
FRIDAY, JULY 5                        6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
SATURDAY, JULY 6                  1:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Fireworks               Friday July 5th, after dusk 

Youth Games         Thursday, July 4th at 10:00AM
              
Money Saving Ride Discounts -
 "Pay one price" wrist band
on select days and times :

Tuesday 7/2  6pm - close
Thursday 7/4 1pm - 5pm or 5pm - close
Saturday 7/6 1pm - 5pm
(any mechanical ride, but does not include  bumper cars)


FUN-FILLED RIDES ~ GAMES ~ ATTRACTIONS
  
FOOD ~ FUN ~ GAMES ~ RIDES ~ PRIZES



As usual,the Lions will have a Food Trailer and Hospitality Tent. In addition, our Information and Safety Trailer will be manned with Lions members and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at all times.

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Wilson Farm Dinner in the Field


Thursday, June 27th • 6pm • $135 per person
Dinner in the Field is back! Master Chef Raymond Ost has another extravagant dinner menu planned to tantalize your tastebuds. Take in the sunset on the field where dinner was harvested. Paired with a wine for each course, this unique dining experience is one you don't want to miss.
Dinner In the Field Menu
Course 1:
  • Grilled Shrimp
  • Garlic Spinach Crostini
  • Pulled Pork & Sunchoke Empanada
  • Caramelized Spring Onion Tartlets with Mascarpone
  • Duck & Apricot Phyllo Beggar’s Purse
  • Butternut Squash Panzerotti
  • White Truffle Potato Croquette
    Course 2:
    Eggplant Caviar with Warm Crisp Goat Cheese Brick, Mint & Pear Tartare, Spring Flowers
    Course 3:
    Pan Seared Diver Scallops, Roasted Artichoke Heart Barigoule, Sauce Vierge,
    & North Atlantic Saffron Noodle Gratin with Parmesan
    Course 4:
  • Sweet Riesling Poached Rhubarb Napoleon, Strawberries, Lemon Chibouste, Mint Syrup
  • Petit Fours: Lemon Streusel Bars, Earl Grey Ganache Truffle, Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies, & Blackberry Frangipane 
    Call 781-862-3900 now to reserve your seat at the table. 

  • Monday, June 10, 2019

    Best Time To Sell Lexington, MA Home Is June!

    If you want to sell your home in the Lexington MA real estate market, this June may be the best time to do so! According to a recent analysis, 19 of the 20 best days to sell during the calendar year fall in May or June. This was concluded after looking at more than 28 million single-family home and condo sales over the past eight years. 

    Why is this? Weather is great for open houses and showings, and kids are out of school, making this the ideal time for families to move. June was listed as the top month, with the most sales, the best median sales price and the highest seller premium. More information is available in this RISMedia article.

    Ready to sell your Lexington MA home? Give me a call, your Lexington real estate agent! I am here to help!

    Theresa D'Antuono

    Wednesday, June 5, 2019

    6 Things to Know Before You Start Growing Your Own Food


    Imagine walking out your kitchen door and picking huge leaves off kale plants so tall that they look like mini palm trees. Zucchini and tomatoes pile up on your countertops, and fresh-picked chives, often so expensive and difficult to find in stores, are just a matter of visiting the pot on your balcony. You have so much lettuce that you’re giving it away. Such is the life of a home gardener.

    With a little bit of knowledge and a lot of practice, it’s possible to grow much of your food. Even apartment dwellers can reap the benefits of container-grown herbs and vegetables. Growing food can beautify your surroundings, reduce your carbon footprint, provide a creative and active outlet, and increase your access to nutritious food. Gardeners reap the benefits of a world of delicious and colorful produce that takes local and seasonal eating to a new level, including things like fresh-picked peas, tomatoes, arugula, cucumbers and blueberries that taste better than anything you can buy in stores.



    Many people want to grow their own food but don’t know where to start. Vegetable gardening is a learning process. And as with any art form, you’ll never truly master it. Yet with a few simple principles and a willingness to learn from your mistakes, you can grow food — whether it’s a pot of basil on your windowsill or a full-scale backyard farm. Trying to decide if you should grow vegetables this year? Here are some things you should know first.

    1. Anyone can grow food. If you don’t have a big, sunny backyard, take heart: You can still grow food. A balcony or even a windowsill will work. 

    2. Start small. Gardening is a skill that takes time to learn. If you’re new to growing food, start with just a few potted herbs or one raised bed. Embrace mistakes and don’t beat yourself up if you lose a crop to slugs. Gardening is a forgiving practice: You can always begin again. 

    3. Good soil is key. Don’t expect results from your yard’s existing soil. To grow vegetables, you need rich soil with lots of nutrients. Before planting anything, get the best soil you can find, preferably organic. If you’re working with a full-size yard, find a soil supplier in your area and arrange a delivery. For container gardens, you’ll want a good-quality potting mix. To keep your soil fertile year after year, you’ll need to add compost every spring.

    4. Gardening takes time. You can’t just plant seeds once at the beginning of the year and walk away. Gardens thrive with weekly planting, thinning, weeding, harvesting and pruning, and may need to be watered as often as twice a day if you’re in a hot climate. When planning your garden, take your schedule into account. A full backyard may need up to 10 hours of work a week, while a small balcony can get by with only a couple of hour.


    5. You still have to wash your vegetables. Even when your crops are pesticide-free, it’s important to wash them thoroughly to remove soil, bacteria and parasites like Toxoplasma gondii. A big salad spinner will be your best friend.

    6. You can grow a lot of food. With just six 8-by-4-foot raised beds in a sunny backyard, you can easily feed a family of four all the kale, tomatoes, carrots and greens you could possibly eat without having to go to the store, plus enough extras to freeze or can for the winter. If your space is smaller, a collection of medium-size planter boxes can keep you supplied with the salads you need.

    The benefits of gardening are immense. Growing food is a fascinating hobby, an effective stress reliever and a surprisingly good workout — just watch your back when it comes to digging. Growing a significant portion of the vegetables your family eats, or even all your vegetables, is more attainable than most people realize. By starting small, setting aside time each week for garden maintenance and not getting discouraged if things don’t go perfectly, you’ll be well on your way to garden success.