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G.S. Picard

Open Mic Feature on a double bill with The Rafters.

When: Mar 13, 2012 7 PM in Lexington, Massachusetts (Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19 )

300th Anniversary Opening Ceremony

Saturday September 22, 2012
9:30 AM until 11:30 AM
The 300th Anniversary Celebrations for the Town of Lexington will commence with formal Opening Ceremonies.
Location: Cary Hall & LHS

When: Sep 22, 2012 9 AM to Sep 22, 2012 11 AMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Sat, 22 Sep 2012 09 )

Kurt Winikka

I'll be featuring at the Nourish open mike in Lexington.

When: Apr 10, 2012 6 PM in Lexington, Massachusetts (Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18 )

Perry Desmond- Davies

My music partner Marc Bridge and I are happy to return to the Acoustic Showcase for another fun evening of music!! Come on out to Lexington and join us: music runs from 5 to 8 pm, we'll be on at 6:00.

When: Mar 3, 2012 6 PM in Lexington, Massachusetts (Sat, 03 Mar 2012 18 )

SAT Ultimate Classroom Course

Ultimate Classroom is our most comprehensive and personalized course option. We guarantee that your score will improve 150 points or we'll give you your money back*. We'll not only teach you everything you need to know, we'll practice with you in class to make sure you've mastered it. With a smart combination of thorough lessons, extensive in-class review, and customized test-taking strategies, Ultimate delivers real results. Plus, get a head start on your college journey with our handy Admissions and Financial Aid Primer.

When: Nov 12, 2011 12 AM to Mar 3, 2012 12 AMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00 )

Try Hockey for Free Day - Hayden Recreation Center ...

Thank you for your interest in trying youth hockey! Youth hockey helps boys and girls make big strides - both on and off the ice.

When: Feb 18, 2012 11:55:00 AM in Lexington, Massachusetts
Cost: (Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:55:00 )

SPX-45 minute total body (SPX-45 minute total body)

About the class: SPX is a total body workout. Classes are beginner friendly with each exercise easily modified to be easier or varied to be more difficult. Each exercise is 1 to 2 minutes long and targets the entire body one muscle group at a time. At BPP you get the Triple A...Arms, Abs and (the other work for your backside)!Get ready to work your core like never before! About the teacher: Owner of Boston Pilates Plus LLC

When: Feb 10, 2012 12 AM to Feb 10, 2012 12 AMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00 )

Thrifty Threads Boutique

Saturday March 10, 2012
12:00 PM until 6:00 PM
 Thrifty Threads Boutique, a boutique of gently worn clothes and accessories for  women, girls, and teens to benefit the Lexington Historical Society.

Open to the public

PLEASE DONATE CLOTHES AND ACCESSORIES
Clothes you loved that no longer fit, the vintage purse you no longer use, the shoes worn once that pinched your toes, and the prom dress used only on prom night.

Donations are NOW being accepted at the Depot, weekdays from 10AM – 4PM (We suggest you call 781.862.1703 to alert us to your visit.)

INTERESTED IN HELPING? Would you like to help transform the Depot into a chic boutique or handle sales? Volunteers will be needed at the Depot during the day and evenings March 8-14.
Please call 781.862.1703 or e-mail office@lexingtonhistory.org if you can help
Location: Lexington Depot, Depot Square

When: Mar 10, 2012 12 PM to Mar 10, 2012 6 PMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Sat, 10 Mar 2012 12 )

Red Cross Blood Drive

Donation Types: Blood, Autologous, Double Red Cell Donations

When: Feb 22, 2012 2 PM to Feb 22, 2012 7 PMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14 )

Animation Whizards Lexington

Animation Whizards New and Returning Students Welcome! Grades 1-2 When 4:15pm - 5:15pm Where: Lexington HS, 251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421 Tell Your Story! In this class, students learn the science and art of stop-motion animation by making two of their own short films. Children work in pairs to write their own story and script, plan out a story board, and create their artwork. Then they use laptops, cameras and special software to explore various animation techniques and capture their footage. After filming, students work on the post-production process to add titles, transitions, sounds and bring their movie to life. Each class a new concept is introduced and practiced hands-on. Experienced animators can build on their previous skills to create timeless masterpieces of animation. Movies are available to take home. A strict non-violence policy is enforced. For curriculum questions please contact CTW directly at 617-395-7527 or at info@ctwboston.com. For more information check out our webiste at www.icampma.com

When: Feb 15, 2012 4 PM to Feb 15, 2012 5 PMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16 )

Amazing Architects Lexington

Amazing Architects New and Returning Students Welcome! Grades 3-8 Where: Lexington HS, 251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421 Design your dream house, space station, or a building of your imagination! Architects need to take many factors into consideration when they design a building— function,scale, measurements, environment and materials. Our expert instructors guide students through hands-on activities to learn the basics of design, and then through planning and sketching stages of creating their buildings. Once they have a plan, students use computer technology to create a fully customized 3D rendering- including everything from color schemes to interior decorations. Then students create a digital photo tour of their creation to share with family and friends at home. Software used in class is available for free download (MAC and PC) for those who want to continue working on their projects at home. For curriculum questions please contact CTW directly at 617-395-7527 or at info@ctwboston.com. For more information check out our website at www.icampma.com

When: Feb 15, 2012 5 PM to Feb 15, 2012 6 PMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17 )

Free Family Concert: Arlington Philharmonic Orchestra

Sunday February 26, 2012
3:00 PM
Relive the tales of Sleeping Beauty, the Little Mermaid and other fabled folktales through classical music in the annual free, family-geared performance of the Arlington Philharmonic Orchestra. This year's concert features a dazzling solo by Ilana Zaks, the winner of the Leonard Wood Young Artist Prize. Walter Pavasaris conducts this concert at the beautiful Arlington Town Hall, 730 Mass Ave in Arlington.

http://psarlington.org

Detailed program: "Musical Fables and Folktales"
Rimsky-Korsakov - Snow Maiden Suite
Tchaikovsky - Sleeping Beauty Suite
Disney - Little Mermaid
Disney - Beauty and the Beast
Grieg - Peer Gynt Suite No. 1
Saint-Saens - Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso
Ilana Zaks, Violin
2011 winner of the PSA's Leonard Wood Prize
Walter Pavasaris, Conducting
Arlington Philharmonic Family Concert
Location: Arlington Town Hall, 730 Massachusetts Ave ARLINGTON

When: Feb 26, 2012 3 PM in Lexington, Massachusetts (Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15 )

LWV Candidates Night

Thursday February 16, 2012
7:00 PM until 10:00 PM
The League of Women Voters will present Candidates Night on Thursday, February 16, at the Clarke Middle School on Stedman Road.  The snow date is March 1 also at the ClarkeMiddle School.  An annual event presented by the League to encourage greater participation in Town elections, this is an opportunity for candidates to present their positions on the issues and to listen to their constituents’ concerns. 
 
In the first part of the evening, candidates for Town Meeting will gather in assigned classrooms to meet and exchange ideas with voters from their own precincts.  In the second part, the audience will meet in the school auditorium to hear the views of people seeking Town-wide elective office, after which a League moderator will preside over a question and answer period.  The evening will be informative and provide a lively forum for discussion of topics that will be voted upon at Town Meeting.
 
Doors will open at 7:00 p.m.and precinct meetings will start at 7:30.  The meeting with Town-wide candidates is scheduled from 8:00to 10:00 p.m.  There is no admission charge and the public is encouraged to attend.  For further information, call the League of Women Voters at 781-862-6435.
 

Location: Clarke Middle School

When: Feb 16, 2012 7 PM to Feb 16, 2012 10 PMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19 )

Digney Fignus

This is a great venue for original music in my old hometown. Cool vibe, terrific natural food, and tasty organic beers, make it an excellent destination to catch the Duo show.

When: Apr 26, 2012 7 PM in Lexington, Massachusetts (Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19 )

Digney Fignus

This is a great venue for original music in my old hometown. Cool vibe, terrific natural food and tasty organic beers make this an excellent destination to catch the Duo up close.

When: May 24, 2012 7 PM in Lexington, Massachusetts (Thu, 24 May 2012 19 )

“The Singing Revolution” to benefit the Lexington High School Chorus European Concert Tour

Sunday February 12, 2012
3:00 PM
Critically acclaimed “The Singing Revolution” shares the story of the thousands upon thousands of Estonians who, between 1987 and 1991, gathered publically to sing forbidden patriotic songs in an expression of their desire for independence from the Soviet Union. The Lexington High School Choral Department is proud to be the first high school to screen this movie. Proceeds from the event will go to support scholarships for their trip to Sweden, Finland, and Estonia.
            In addition to the screening the choral groups will sing traditional Estonian songs, a local Estonian dance troupe will perform, and filmmakers James Tusty and Maureen Castle Tusty will be on hand to answer questions.
            Following the screening there will be a catered reception with the filmmakers.
 
Time: 3:00 p.m. Documentary film screening
            5:30 p.m. Q & A with filmmakers, Estonian Dance Troupe, Estonian songs sung by LHS Choruses
            6:30 p.m. Reception with filmmakers, for an additional cost
 
Place: Lexington High School, Donald J. Gillespie, Jr. Auditorium, 251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421
 
Ticket Price: $5 for students; $12 for adults; $30 for screening and reception (limited to 50 participants).
To purchase tickets contact Elise Rowley at singingrevolutionlhs@gmail.com
Location: 251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421

When: Feb 12, 2012 3 PM in Lexington, Massachusetts (Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15 )

A French A Faire

Sunday February 12, 2012
4:00 PM until 6:30 PM
Venez faire la fête! Come join the party!The Lexington-Antony Sister City Group is happy to invite you to the 3rd Annual "A French A Faire" - the annual Valentine's celebration with a French flair. Taste terrific French wines, breads, cheeses and dishes...sample delicious artisanal chocolates...bid on unique auction items...all in a French musical ambiance! Your $35 ticket includes all tastings of wine, cheese and other delectable delights and all funds raised will go towards the creation of Antony Park, right here in Lexington.
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http://www.lexingtonma.gov/committees/tourism.cfm
Location: Lexington Depot, Depot Square

When: Feb 12, 2012 4 PM to Feb 12, 2012 6 PMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16 )

IBM Cognos 10 Business Insight Advanced Training Course

IBM Cognos Business Insight Advanced

Organizations today are continually being asked to provide more flexibility to their data consumers while reducing the impact on IT resources. With limited training budgets and non-intuitive end user tools, providing robust ad-hoc capabilities has been out of reach of most companies. Adding to the difficulty surrounding these type of user requests is that the high level information consumers often wish to report is stored in a mix multidimensional and/or relational data sources. In order to answer the growing demand and further increase user adoption, IBM Cognos has introduced Business Insight AdvancedSimply launch Business Insight Advanced and start authoring rich reports without any need for understanding the complexities of the underlying technology. All of the functionality of Analysis Studio, Query Studio, Report Studio Express, and more, has been condensed into Business Insight Advanced.

Course Outline This two day class is best suited for consumers and developers looking to create statement style reports to analyze business requests.During Business Insight Advanced, students will be introduced to the entire Business Insight Advanced studio, beginning with the creation of simple reports, through to more complex topics such as integrating external data.Each topic will be highlighted with in-depth workshops, Q&A sessions and tips and techniques drawn from over 15 plus years of cross industry experience.

Observations

The curriculum is based on the most recent version of IBM Cognos 10 Business Insight Advanced, and uses the sample data sources included in the IBM Cognos BI 10 Samples package. For an even more enriching experience, the course content can be entirely customized to any customer's environment, including, but not limited to the tutorials and workshops.

All our instructors are IBM Cognos certified. In addition, they provide the benefit of having up to fifteen years of real-world experience.

Our manuals are aimed at self-study.

Pre-requisites

A good comprehension of Microsoft Windows and the Office suite is mandatory.

An understanding of the standard IBM Cognos 10 BI portal (Cognos Connection) and is beneficial.

High-level Curriculum

• Business Insight Advanced environment overview
• Creating a report through existing and calculated query items
• Working with hierarchies
• Refining your reports
• Highlighting report data
• Incorporating external data sets
• Diving into the data
• Designing and producing more robust reports
• Utilizing Report Studio to extend Business Insight Capabilities

Transportation, Lodging and Dining

Please contact us for additional information regarding transportation to and from the the Ironside Group as well as nearby dining and lodging accommodations.

The Ironside Group Inc. Commitment to Excellence

At Ironside, we firmly believe that a solid understanding of the technology is only part of the puzzle. Listening, and partnering with you, our customer is the most critical part of any project. Because our educators have a varied background, they can look at problems with a different perspective, and often provide specific examples and exercises on the fly. Our goal is to make students independent by allowing them to provide concepts and methods to improve business decisions on a daily basis.

When: Apr 12, 2012 8 AM to Apr 13, 2012 5 PMin Lexington, Massachusetts
Cost: Includes full color training materials and lunch for 2 days. Student Attendee 1,000.00

(Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08 )

IBM Cognos 10 Report Studio Fundamentals and Advanced Training Course

IBM Cognos BI Report Studio Fundamentals

Without user adoption, Business Intelligence implementations stagnate and over time, becoming a liability rather than an asset. Allowing technical users and IT staff to easily design reports that provide comprehensive and tactical analysis of the organization's key metrics is the primary factor in an implementation's success. One of the biggest pain points that we hear while interacting with our clients is that Query Studio, although an exceptional tool, does not have the technical capabilities needed to provide the strategic analysis that is key to a company's successful utilization of Cognos.

Grant your organization the flexibility to make better business decisions on a daily basis by allowing report writers to utilize the full spectrum of options available in IBM Cognos Report Studio.

Course Outline

This three day class is best suited for anyone needing to gain a foundation in Cognos 10 BI reporting.

During Report Studio Fundamentals, students will be introduced to the entire Report Studio toolkit, beginning with an examination of the various report types, through to more complex topics such as conditional formatting.

Each topic will be highlighted with in-depth workshops, question and answer sessions and tips and techniques drawn from over 15 plus years of cross industry experience.

Observations

The curriculum is based on the most recent version of IBM Cognos 10 Report Studio, and uses the sample data sources included in the IBM Cognos BI 8 Samples package.

All our instructors are IBM Cognos certified report authors. In addition, they provide the benefit of having up to fifteen years of real-world experience.

Our manuals are aimed at self-study.

Pre-requisites

A good comprehension of Microsoft Windows and the Office suite is mandatory.

An understanding of the standard IBM Cognos 10 BI portal (Cognos Connection) and Query Studio is beneficial.

High-level Curriculum

• Report studio environment overview
• Display your data via multiple report types
• Focus queries with prompts and filters
• Extend reports using calculations
• Sum and aggregate data
• Query modeling
• Enhance report layout with additional report building techniques
• Highlight information based on business rules

IBM Cognos BI Report Studio Advanced

Decision makers are constantly looking for quicker, more efficient ways to analyze their business data in order to gain a competitive advantage. Often the complexity of user requirements will require the IT staff to commit a significant amount of resource and budget to answering a single analytical request. Alleviate this scenario and enable your organization to align business and technology objectives by allowing report writers to utilize the full spectrum of advanced options available in IBM Cognos Report Studio.

Based on a proven training curriculum, the Ironside Group will provide instructor-led classes that highlight the functionality and capabilities available in IBM Cognos Report Studio.

Course Outline

This two day class is best suited for professional report authors and developers who need the ability to use the more advanced techniques of Report Studio.

During this advanced portion of the class, emphasis will be placed on techniques developed in the field by our consultants, and as such will not be found in any other classes.

Each topic will be highlighted with in-depth workshops, question and answer sessions and tips and techniques drawn from over 12 plus years of cross industry experience.

Observations

The curriculum is based on the most recent version of IBM Cognos 10 Report Studio, and uses the sample data sources included in the IBM Cognos BI 8 Samples package.

All our instructors are IBM Cognos certified report authors. In addition, they provide the benefit of having up to 12 years of real-world experience.

Our manuals are aimed at self-study.

Pre-requisites

A good comprehension of Microsoft Windows and the Office suite is mandatory.

IBM Cognos 10 Report Studio knowledge is required.

High-level Curriculum

• Create complex query results and join queries
• Learn how to reuse existing report objects
• Distribute reports using bursting
• Create advanced dynamic reports
• Add Dashboard components Control report objects through effective prompting
• Enhance the user interaction by modifying report and prompt pages with HTML and JavaScript

Transportation, Lodging and Dining

Please contact us for additional information regarding transportation to and from the the Ironside Group as well as nearby dining and lodging accommodations.

The Ironside Group Inc. Commitment to Excellence

At Ironside, we firmly believe that a solid understanding of the technology is only part of the puzzle. Listening, and partnering with you, our customer is the most critical part of any project. Because our educators have a varied background, they can look at problems with a different perspective, and often provide specific examples and exercises on the fly. Our goal is to make students independent by allowing them to provide concepts and methods to improve business decisions on a daily basis.

When: Mar 12, 2012 8 AM to Mar 16, 2012 5 PMin Lexington, Massachusetts
Cost: Dates: 3/12/2012-3/14/2012. Cost per single student attendee includes bound full-color training materials and lunch for three days. Fundamentals Student Attendee 1,350.00

Dates: 3/15/2012 - 3/16/2012. Cost per single student attendee includes bound full-color training materials and lunch for two days. Advanced Student Attendee 900.00

Cost per single student attendee includes bound full-color training materials and lunch for all five days. Fundamentals and Advanced Combined Student Attendee 2,250.00

(Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08 )

Lexington Field & Garden Club

Wednesday March 14, 2012
9:30 AM until 12:00 PM
9:30 Refreshments

10:00 Meeting and Presentation by Joan Butler and Jana Milbocker

"A Collector's Guide to Hostas"
Our presenters, two passionate gardners, landscape designers and weekly columnists, will eduate us on common and uncommon hosta varieties and 
using them and companion plants to best advantage.
http://LexGardenClub.org
Location: National Heritage Museum

When: Mar 14, 2012 9 AM to Mar 14, 2012 12 PMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09 )

Courtesy Flush

Age Limit: All Ages

Courtesy Flush




When: Oct 31, 2012 8 PM in Lexington, Massachusetts (Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20 )

Run of the Mill - The Estabrook 5K | Lexington, Massachusetts ...

When: May 20, 2012 11 AM in Lexington, Massachusetts
Cost: (Sun, 20 May 2012 11 )

Bill Baer solo artist singer songwritter / Acoustic origional , folk, and blues - Perry Desmond- Davies

When: Mar 3, 2012 4 AM in Lexington, Massachusetts (Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04 )

Lexington August icamp

Lexington Pilgrim Congregational Church, 55 Coolidge Ave, Lexington MA 02420 Video game design, animation, LEGO robotics, and digital movies are just some of the possibilities for kids at Children's Technology Workshop's icamp. Campers create their own experience by choosing an adventure theme to develop a story. Then they combine technology applications to make their vision a reality. Our trained instructors guide all campers in projects that suit their age, interests, and skill level to ensure a fun and rewarding experience for everyone. Learn more at www.icampMA.com.

When: Aug 6, 2012 9 AM to Aug 6, 2012 4 PMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Mon, 06 Aug 2012 09 )

Lexington July icamp

Lexington Pilgrim Congregational Church, 55 Coolidge Ave, Lexington MA 02420 Video game design, animation, LEGO robotics, and digital movies are just some of the possibilities for kids at Children's Technology Workshop's icamp. Campers create their own experience by choosing an adventure theme to develop a story. Then they combine technology applications to make their vision a reality. Our trained instructors guide all campers in projects that suit their age, interests, and skill level to ensure a fun and rewarding experience for everyone. Learn more at www.icampMA.com.

When: Jul 23, 2012 9 AM to Jul 23, 2012 4 PMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09 )

Lexington July icamp

Lexington Pilgrim Congregational Church, 55 Coolidge Ave, Lexington MA 02420 Video game design, animation, LEGO robotics, and digital movies are just some of the possibilities for kids at Children's Technology Workshop's icamp. Campers create their own experience by choosing an adventure theme to develop a story. Then they combine technology applications to make their vision a reality. Our trained instructors guide all campers in projects that suit their age, interests, and skill level to ensure a fun and rewarding experience for everyone. Learn more at www.icampMA.com.

When: Jul 30, 2012 9 AM to Jul 30, 2012 4 PMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09 )

Basics (Basics)

About the class: Basics is suitable for those new to yoga or those who want a gentle, slow-paced class, or those coming to yoga while healing. These classes include relaxing and rejuvenating posture sequences. . Focus is placed on moving with the breath, learning the wavelike motions of the spine, and core strengthening. TriYoga practices synchronize breath and movement, stretch and strength the body, quite the mind, and provide a guided pathway to intuitive higher knowledge within. Bolsters, pillows, and props can be used to ensure maximum comfort. There are 5 Basics primary series plus additional flows for a varied practice, as well as a number of shorten sequences to help inspire a home practice. About the teacher: Erica Bronstein has been practicing yoga for more than twenty years and is grateful to have discovered Triyoga in 2005. She is certified to teach Basics.

When: Feb 13, 2012 12 AM to Feb 13, 2012 12 AMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00 )

Level 3 (Level 3)

About the class: Level Three (Fire Series) is a strenuous practice, requiring strength, flexibility, and endurance. It is suitable for strong Level Two students and those who have knowledge of how to substitute asanas and flows when necessary. About the teacher: Beth Gold-Bernstein (Brahmi), is the founder and Director TriYoga Boston. She is E-RYT 500, has been practicing yoga since 1976, began teaching in 1982, and began her magical, mystical, and transformative journey with TriYoga in 1993. Beth is a senior TriYoga instructor and Teacher Trainer, runs the TriYoga Boston teacher training program, and assists with other TriYoga teacher training programs around the country. She has assisted Kaliji in workshops nationally and internationally, and continues to study with Kaliji every opportunity possible. Beth serves on the board of directors as Treasurer and is very thankful for the many blessings of the TriYoga Boston community.

When: Feb 14, 2012 12 AM to Feb 14, 2012 12 AMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00 )

All Levels (All Levels)

About the class: This is an all level class. About the teacher: Beth Gold-Bernstein (Brahmi), is the founder and Director TriYoga Boston. She is E-RYT 500, has been practicing yoga since 1976, began teaching in 1982, and began her magical, mystical, and transformative journey with TriYoga in 1993. Beth is a senior TriYoga instructor and Teacher Trainer, runs the TriYoga Boston teacher training program, and assists with other TriYoga teacher training programs around the country. She has assisted Kaliji in workshops nationally and internationally, and continues to study with Kaliji every opportunity possible. Beth serves on the board of directors as Treasurer and is very thankful for the many blessings of the TriYoga Boston community.

When: Feb 13, 2012 12 AM to Feb 13, 2012 12 AMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00 )

Basics (Basics)

About the class: Basics is suitable for those new to yoga or those who want a gentle, slow-paced class, or those coming to yoga while healing. These classes include relaxing and rejuvenating posture sequences. . Focus is placed on moving with the breath, learning the wavelike motions of the spine, and core strengthening. TriYoga practices synchronize breath and movement, stretch and strength the body, quite the mind, and provide a guided pathway to intuitive higher knowledge within. Bolsters, pillows, and props can be used to ensure maximum comfort. There are 5 Basics primary series plus additional flows for a varied practice, as well as a number of shorten sequences to help inspire a home practice. About the teacher: Erica Bronstein has been practicing yoga for more than twenty years and is grateful to have discovered Triyoga in 2005. She is certified to teach Basics.

When: Feb 11, 2012 12 AM to Feb 11, 2012 12 AMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00 )

Basics (Basics)

About the class: Basics is suitable for those new to yoga or those who want a gentle, slow-paced class, or those coming to yoga while healing. These classes include relaxing and rejuvenating posture sequences. . Focus is placed on moving with the breath, learning the wavelike motions of the spine, and core strengthening. TriYoga practices synchronize breath and movement, stretch and strength the body, quite the mind, and provide a guided pathway to intuitive higher knowledge within. Bolsters, pillows, and props can be used to ensure maximum comfort. There are 5 Basics primary series plus additional flows for a varied practice, as well as a number of shorten sequences to help inspire a home practice. About the teacher: Erica Bronstein has been practicing yoga for more than twenty years and is grateful to have discovered Triyoga in 2005. She is certified to teach Basics.

When: Feb 10, 2012 12 AM to Feb 10, 2012 12 AMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00 )

Tots and Tykes Yoga (Tots and Tykes Yoga)

When: Feb 10, 2012 12 AM to Feb 10, 2012 12 AMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00 )

Digney Fignus

This is a great venue for original music in my old hometown. Cool vibe, terrific natural food, and tasty organic beers, make it an excellent destination to catch the Duo show.

When: Feb 23, 2012 7 PM in Lexington, Massachusetts (Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19 )

Complete SAT Prep: Classroom

Kaplan's Complete SAT Prep: Classroom course is our most popular prep option for students prepping for the SAT. Considering PSAT or ACT prep as well? What Makes Complete SAT Prep: Classroom Course Unique? - The most Personalized Prep: a custom study plan based on your needs - Unmatched Expertise: our expert teachers use dynamic lesson plans to customize classroom sessions - The Ultimate in Convenience: many convenient class options and locations - The Best Guarantee: higher score guaranteed or your money back - Available in centers and everywhere Live Online The Kaplan Difference - Watch the videos at the right to learn how the Kaplan difference can work for you.

When: Sep 15, 2012 12 AM to Oct 22, 2012 12 AMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00 )

Home Inspection Tour - Lexington, MA

An inspection is a critical part of the offer and negotiation process when buying a home. Join an expert Redfin agent to learn strategies for finding a qualified professional and then follow along with an inspector as they take you room-by-room in a real home. The inspector will pinpoint common issues -- and then explain which ones could be costly in the long run.
In this free class we'll cover:

• Getting the right inspector at the right price
• Tour a real home with an inspector
• Pinpoint common issues and potential pitfalls
• Costly issues & how to protect yourself when you buy

Space is limited so sign up fast!

If you have questions before the class just send an email to sandy.rosen@redfin.com.

When: Mar 18, 2012 10 AM to Mar 18, 2012 12 PMin Lexington, Massachusetts
Cost: Attendee 0.00

(Sun, 18 Mar 2012 10 )

Peter Neuendorffer

Age Limit: All Ages

Peter Neuendorffer




When: Feb 14, 2012 6 PM in Lexington, Massachusetts
Cost: Free (Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18 )

IBM Cognos 10 Active Report- Online

IBM Cognos BI Active Reports

Ease of data accessibility in an easily consumable format has always been the goal of any BI technology. With the continued growth of mobile technology, the demand for off-line content available to analysts in any location became the next "need to have" solution. With the introduction of Active reports, users now have the interactive analytical reporting accessible in a easy to use intuitive interface within a self contained BI application.

Course Outline

This one-day online instructor-led Active reports authoring course is best fitted for the following audiences:

• Professional report authors

During the session, students will be introduced to the entire Active report development lifecycle, beginning with the planning phase with a focus on best practices around Active reports, all the way through advanced reporting techniques. Each topic will be highlighted with in-depth workshops, question and answer sessions, and tips and techniques drawn from over 15 plus years of cross industry experience.

Observations

The curriculum is based on the most recent version of IBM Cognos 10.1.1, and uses the sample data sources included in the IBM Cognos BI 10.1.1 Samples package.

All our instructors are IBM Cognos certified relational data modelers. They also provide the benefit of having up to 15 years of real-world experience.

Our manuals are aimed at self-study.

Pre-requisites

IBM Cognos Report Studio: Author Professional Reports Fundamentals (V10) course

IBM Cognos Report Studio: Author Professional Reports Advanced (V10)

High-level Curriculum

· Discuss the value of active reports

· Examine an active report and its controls

· Convert an existing report to an active report

· Use Filter and Select in Active Reports

· Examine master-detail relationships and decks

· Use Advanced Features with Active Reports

· Drill through on an active report

The Ironside Group Inc. Commitment to Excellence

At Ironside, we firmly believe that a solid understanding of the technology is only part of the puzzle. Listening, and partnering with you, our customer is the most critical part of any project. Because our educators have a varied background, they can look at problems with a different perspective, and often provide specific examples and exercises on the fly. Our goal is to make students independent by allowing them to provide concepts and methods to improve business decisions on a daily basis.

When: Feb 20, 2012 8 AM to Feb 20, 2012 4 PMin Lexington, Massachusetts
Cost: Cost per single student attendee includes bound full-color training materials which will be shipped to you prior to the class. Student Attendee 500.00

(Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08 )

Quick Trip to Vilna Shul

Tuesday March 6, 2012
9:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Lexington Historical Society sponsored quick trip, departing from the Depot building, to Vilna Shul on Beacon Hill, the last remaining Boston synagogue from the 19th century immigrant era. The tour will encompass Beacon Hill history, the Jewish community, and women's history. $20 members, $25 non members. Reservations required by calling 781-862-1703
Location: Lexington Depot, Depot Square

When: Mar 6, 2012 9 AM to Mar 6, 2012 2 PMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09 )

Ntrak Model Train Show

Sunday February 19, 2012
12:00 PM until 4:00 PM
 
The Museum launches February School Vacation Week with a weekend filled with model railroading fun!  The Northeast Ntrak Modular Railroad Club will be at the Museum Saturday, February 18 from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Sunday, February 19 from noon-4:00 p.m. Admission to the train display is $5/individual and $7/family. The Ntrak trains are smaller in size than traditional model trains, but are just as much fun. Trains climb mountain passes, shunt freight cars, and use branch lines to pick up and set out cars at the many industries and stations along the way. Call the Museum for more information at 781-861-6559.
Model Train Show
Location: National Heritage Museum

When: Feb 19, 2012 12 PM to Feb 19, 2012 4 PMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12 )

Chris Nauman

When: Apr 21, 2012 6 PM in Lexington, Massachusetts (Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18 )

Fundraiser Wine Tasting & Dinner at Nourish

Join NOFA/Mass in the Boston Area for an evening of Wine Tasting and Dinner at Nourish Restaurant in Lexington. Founder Karen Masterson is a NOFA/Mass member and has designed her restaurant to source local and organic produce. The menu is healthy and filled with all kinds of great grains and veggies.



When: Feb 13, 2012 5 PM to Feb 13, 2012 7 PMin Lexington, Massachusetts
Cost: 15 - 70 USD (Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17 )

Tenth Avenue North

• Tenth Avenue North
• The Wrecking
• Andy Cherry

When: Mar 23, 2012 7 PM in Lexington, Massachusetts (Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19 )

Nourish Restaurant - Open Mike

Open Mike
First, second and fourth Tuesday of each month
Hosted by First, second and fourth Tuesday of each month

When: Feb 14, 2012 12 AM in Lexington, Massachusetts (Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00 )

Strategic Fundraising

Wednesday February 15, 2012
1:30 PM until 3:30 PM
 

Strategic Fundraising: Keeping Fundraising Tactics Aligned with Organizational Strategy

 

During this interactive session, Liam Abramson (Founder and CEO of HighgateGlobal) will provide insight into the strategic planning process and how it affects the fundraising activities within a nonprofit organization.  Liam's presentation will examine the board and staff's role in fundraising and strategic planning and how all work together in order to meet the fiscal needs of the organization as well as tap into the donor potential of their external stakeholders.

 

Liam Abramson gained a music degree from the Royal College of Music, London and a Business Degree from the University of Buckingham.  After spending 10 years as the Head of Student Professional Development at the Royal Academy of Music, London, Liam moved to the Boston, MA where he established HighgateGlobal, a consultancy specializing in helping nonprofit organizations develop for the future, specifically through strategic planning, fundraising campaign development and board development.  Liam is in demand as a speaker and presenter both by nonprofit and corporate entities and divides his time between consulting for nonprofit organizations and helping Fortune 500 corporations develop their strategic leadership potential.

 Please pre-register at www.nonprofitnet.us.  There is no fee.  Coffee will be served.

http://www.nonprofitnet.us
Location: Cary Memorial Library

When: Feb 15, 2012 1 PM to Feb 15, 2012 3 PMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13 )

Ntrak Model Train Show

Saturday February 18, 2012
10:00 AM until 4:30 PM
 
The Museum launches February School Vacation Week with a weekend filled with model railroading fun!  The Northeast Ntrak Modular Railroad Club will be at the Museum Saturday, February 18 from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Sunday, February 19 from noon-4:00 p.m. Admission to the train display is $5/individual and $7/family. The Ntrak trains are smaller in size than traditional model trains, but are just as much fun. Trains climb mountain passes, shunt freight cars, and use branch lines to pick up and set out cars at the many industries and stations along the way. Call the Museum for more information at 781-861-6559.
Model Train Show
Location: National Heritage Museum

When: Feb 18, 2012 10 AM to Feb 18, 2012 4 PMin Lexington, Massachusetts (Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10 )

RBK Project

When: Mar 3, 2012 8 PM in Lexington, Massachusetts (Sat, 03 Mar 2012 20 )

Art Adventures Grades 4-6

Saturday March 3, 2012
Lexington Arts and Crafts Society
130 Waltham Street
Lexington, MA 02421
 
Art Adventures
Grades 4-6
 
Cultivating Imagination with Mixed Media
Saturdays  January 14 – March 3
No Class January 21 and February 25
 
6 Sessions  $95.00
 
Class limited to 10, please
 
When you try to draw a person or a face, do you get confused? Let’s figure that out. Learn how to mix colors with paint, and make ceramic clay animal. Last but not least, you will make a piece that looks like birds flying in the air, hanging from a ceiling wire.
 
Come to LACS on Saturday mornings and make four different projects with animals as the subject; human, “real” animals and imaginary! In each project you will be learning about basic principles of art while growing in ability to draw, paint, work with clay, and make a mobile.
 
Each Saturday session will include snack & discussion time while we look and think about master art works. What makes a piece of art “good”? How did the artist make it? Begin to understand what the artists are thinking about when they work!
 
Mrs. Andersen has taught art making to kids for more than 22 years. To see more about her teaching, go to ArtWaysAndMeans.com, or to see her paintings, see Loisandersenfineart.com
 
To Register Call:  781-862-9696 or visit www.LACSma.org

When: Mar 3, 2012 12 AM in Lexington, Massachusetts (Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00 )

Steve Rapson

Steve Rapson and Hatrack Gallagher are the featured act at the open mike. They'll play a mix of blues and jazz. Nice restaurant and you can sign up and sing a song.

When: Feb 14, 2012 6 AM in Lexington, Massachusetts (Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06 )

Digney Fignus

This is a great venue for original music in my old hometown. Cool vibe, terrific natural food, and tasty organic beers, make it an excellent destination to catch the Duo show.

When: Mar 22, 2012 7 PM in Lexington, Massachusetts (Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19 )

IBM Cognos 10 Framework Manager Fundamentals and Advanced Training Courses

IBM Cognos BI Framework Manager Fundamentals

Millions of dollars are wasted every year on Business Intelligence implementations that fail to provide a clear strategic architecture to presenting corporate information for end user consumption. If the data is organized in a concise, consistent manner, and performs well, the project will be well received and accepted around the organization. In order to achieve this, a solid understanding of the IBM Cognos Framework Manager tool is necessary.

Based on a proven training curriculum, the Ironside Group will provide instructor-led classes that highlight the important steps to be considered during the design and implementation process of a Framework model.

Course Outline

This two-day instructor-led metadata modeling course is best fitted for the following audiences:

• New to both metadata modeling and data warehousing
• Upgrading from previous versions
• Knowledge refresher

During the session, students will be introduced to the entire Framework Manager lifecycle, beginning with the planning phase, all the way through to publishing the model for user consumption. Each topic will be highlighted with in-depth workshops, question and answer sessions, and tips and techniques drawn from over 15 plus years of cross industry experience.

Observations

The curriculum is based on the most recent version of IBM Cognos 10 Framework Manager, and uses the sample data sources included in the IBM Cognos BI 10 Samples package.

All our instructors are IBM Cognos certified relational data modelers. They also provide the benefit of having up to 15 years of real-world experience.

Our manuals are aimed at self-study.

Pre-requisites

A good comprehension of Microsoft Windows is mandatory in order to navigate.

An understanding of the standard IBM Cognos 10 BI portal (Cognos Connection) is a benefit.

High-level Curriculum

• Framework Manager Overview
• Access your Data
• Framework Manager Objects and Terminology
• Create Packages Organize your Projects
• Generating and Creating Relationships
• Filters
• Calculations
• Work with Dimensionally Modeled Data
• Extra Features

IBM Cognos BI Framework Manager Advanced

One of the challenges facing information managers today is the need to inter-relate different sources and types of information. Understanding the structure and architecture of the data make the above-mentioned scenario possible; metadata is the means by which this happens. Whether it is an ERP system or an e-commerce system that needs to exchange data between proprietary applications, IBM Cognos Framework Manager is the correct application for organizing and reporting on inter-related disparate data sources.

Based on a proven training curriculum, the Ironside Group will provide instructor-led classes that highlight the important steps to be considered during the design and implementation process of your metadata model.

Course Outline

This two-day instructor-led metadata modeling course is best fitted for professional metadata modelers.

During the session, students will dive into the more obscure Framework Manager lifecycle options. Each topic will be highlighted with in-depth workshops, question and answer sessions, and tips and techniques drawn from over 15 plus years of cross industry experience.

Observations

The curriculum is based on the most recent version of IBM Cognos 10 Framework Manager, and uses the sample data sources included in the IBM Cognos BI 10 Samples package.

All our instructors are IBM Cognos certified relational data modelers. They also provide the benefit of having up to 15 years of real-world experience.

Our manuals are aimed at self-study.

Pre-requisites

A good comprehension of Microsoft Windows is mandatory in order to navigate.

Prior IBM Cognos 10 Framework Manager knowledge is required.

High-level Curriculum

• Query generation architecture overview
• Cognos SQL vs. Native SQL
• Aggregation rules
• Multi-fact/multi-grain queries
• Common data trap overview
• Leveraging session and custom parameters
• Use of macros
• Extra Features

Transportation, Lodging and Dining

Please contact us for additional information regarding transportation to and from the the Ironside Group as well as nearby dining and lodging accommodations.

The Ironside Group Inc. Commitment to Excellence

At Ironside, we firmly believe that a solid understanding of the technology is only part of the puzzle. Listening, and partnering with you, our customer is the most critical part of any project. Because our educators have a varied background, they can look at problems with a different perspective, and often provide specific examples and exercises on the fly. Our goal is to make students independent by allowing them to provide concepts and methods to improve business decisions on a daily basis.

When: Feb 13, 2012 8 AM to Feb 17, 2012 5 PMin Lexington, Massachusetts
Cost: Dates: 2/13/2012 - 2/15/2012. Cost per single student attendee includes bound full-color training materials and lunch for three days. Fundamentals Student Attendee 1,350.00

Dates: 2/16/2012 - 2/17/2012. Cost per single student attendee includes bound full-color training materials and lunch for two days. Advanced Student Attendee 900.00

Cost per single student attendee includes bound full-color training materials and lunch for all five days. Fundamentals and Advanced Combined Student Attendee 2,250.00

(Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08 )

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