Get a free home energy audit and benefit L-S
Schedule a free home energy audit to benefit Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School and the environment and potentially save thousands in home energy costs. This is free for homeowners or renters (in fact, there are free energy saving gifts worth $30-$80!). Sign up by March 31 and L-S will get $10-$50 per audit toward environmentally friendly water bottle refilling stations. Higher amounts are available for school for solar and cooling audits. For more more information or to schedule an audit anytime through June, visit the Next Step Living website. If you have questions, call Eleanor Burke, housemaster and Environmental Club advisor, at 978-443-9961 x2453.
Games Days at the library
The Lincoln Public Library will host two Games Days next month. On Sunday, April 6 from 3-5 p.m., visitors can play Mystery at Hogwarts and Saboteur. Hogwarts melded with the game of Clue yields Mystery at Hogwarts. In Saboteur, you can be a Gringots goblin excavating for treasure. Game Day on Sunday, April 27 from 3-5 p.m. will feature Dragon’s Gold and Fist of Dragon Stones. Settlers of Catan and Carcassonne will also be available to play on both days.
Benefit auction for Magic Garden on April 11
The Magic Garden Children’s Center will offer mailboxes hand-painted by each preschool class at its annual benefit auction on Friday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. Along with the unique child-crafted items, the live and silent auctions will include items for all tastes and budgets: vacation stays, sports tickets, birthday parties, antique furniture and a behind-the-scenes tour with the Lincoln Police. While the auction is open to all and generates significant support for Magic Garden, the evening itself is a festive and fun gathering for the community, including the hundreds of families whose children attended Magic Garden over the past 31 years. Tickets are $60 in advance (purchased by March 28) or $75 at the door. Guests can register online for “A Magical Evening for Magic Garden” or send a check to Magic Garden, P.O. Box 34, Lincoln, MA 01773.
Open mike night on April 14
Heather Pierson will be the featured performer at the next LOMA (Lincoln Open Mike Acoustic) night on Monday, April 14 from 7-10 p.m. in Bemis Hall (temporarily relocated from the Lincoln Public Library).
Pierson is a pianist, multi-genre singer/songwriter and performer and winner of the 2012 New England Songwriting Contest. From poignant folk narratives to New Orleans jazz to Delta-style blues to soul-stirring instrumentals, Heather’s memorable, intimate live performances move seamlessly between styles. Her catalog of seven CDs reflects singular creativity. Her latest CD, The Hard Work of Living, delves into the Americana/folk genre.
The modern folk duo Friction Farm consisting of Aidan Quinn and Christine Stay will also perform a mini-set. On tour from North Carolina, the duo’s moving songs and rich harmonies make a lasting impression. They were named as Kerrville New Folk Finalists and Falcon Ridge Emerging Artists in 2011. Friction Farm has released four CDs, the latest being I Read Your Book.
Rounding out the 2013-13 LOMA season will be Tom Hanlon and Leslie Bryant on May 12 and the Creek River String Band on June 9.
LOMA is a monthly event. Perform or just come listen to acoustic music and spoken word. Admission is free and refreshments are provided. Performers can sign up at the event or email Rich Eilbert at loma3re@gmail.com before noon of the open-mike day for a slot. Names of those who are signed up by 7:15 will be drawn at random. We have a sound system with mikes and instrumental pickups suitable for individuals or small groups playing acoustic-style. Brad Meyer and Brent Clark ably handle the sound. We expect everyone will have a chance to perform, but in case of overflow, the first 20 performers to sign up will be given priority.
Correction
In a letter to the editor published on March 23, the street address of Margaret Olson was listed incorrectly. It should have said 17 Boyce Farm Road.