🌱 Patch AM: An Intoxicating History of the American Revolution and 15 more events

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Coming up on the calendar:

• Teen - Dungeons and Dragons (gr 6-12) at Cary Memorial Library
• Meet the Author: Michael Cloherty O'Connell, Lady Liberty' at Cary Memorial Library
• CANCELED - Meet the Author: Michael Cloherty O'Connell at Cary Memorial Library

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Chance of a p.m. shower, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lexington

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Tuesday August 18
• Teen - Dungeons and Dragons (gr 6-12)
  Cary Memorial Library Teen Workshop , 1874 Massachusetts Avenue
  6:00 pm
• Meet the Author: Michael Cloherty O'Connell, Lady Liberty'
  Cary Memorial Library Large Meeting Room , 1874 Massachusetts Aven
  7:00 pm
• CANCELED - Meet the Author: Michael Cloherty O'Connell
  Cary Memorial Library Large Meeting Room , 1874 Massachusetts Aven
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• Dance Party (ages 2 - 5)
  Cary Memorial Library Large Meeting Room , 1874 Massachusetts Aven
  10:00 am
• LexFarm Walking Wednesdays →
  Lexington, MA Calendar, 52 Lowell Street, Lexington
  11:00 am
• Book Chat: The Trouble with Heroes by Kate Messner (Grades 4 - 6)
  Cary Memorial Library Children's Activity Room , 1874 Massac
  4:00 pm
• Planning Board - Notice of Remote Public Hearing - 5-7 Spring St →
  Lexington, MA Calendar
  6:00 pm
• Planning Board Remote Meeting - August 19, 2026 →
  Lexington, MA Calendar, Meeting will be held via remote participation, Lexington
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• An Intoxicating History of the American Revolution →
  Lexington History Museums, 13 Depot Square, Lexington
  7:00 pm
Friday August 21
• IFCM Screening + Q&A: The Revelator →
  LexMedia, 1001 Main Campus Dr, Lexington
  7:00 pm
Friday August 28
• IFCM Screening: Canoe Dig It? →
  LexMedia, 1001 Main Campus Dr, Lexington
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• Hancock Street Architecture Sunday Stroll Walking Tour →
  Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dog Musa chasing rabbits on Robinson Hill.
  Could not get phone number from red collar. 10:30 am Sat, Aug 16 (Nextdoor Robinson Hill)

• TD Bank posted a job opening for Store Supervisor - Lexington, MA in Lexington. Apply here.
• TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for American Airlines Customer Service Representative (Remote) in Arlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lexington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Waltham

• Colette Bakery to Open in Arlington (blogspot.com)
• < Sunday Puzzle: O-OO (npr.org)

Burlington

• EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001964306-26-000396 (sec.gov)
• Associate Chief Medical Officer, Fresenius Kidney Care (freseniusmedicalcare.com)
• Economy Drivers (floorcoveringweekly.com)

Medford

• Longtime Medford Diner Closing Its Doors (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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