Important town-wide forums this month
The Community Center Study Committee will hold a charrette to seek input on ideas for a possible Lincoln Community Center on Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 6-9 p.m. in Hartwell Pod B (see the Lincoln Squirrel, Sept. 15, 2014).
On Thursday, Oct. 16 from 7-9 p.m. in the Reed Gym, the School Building Advisory Committee will hold the second of four public forums to present and discuss repair options for the Lincoln School (see the Lincoln Squirrel, Sept. 17, 2014).
Kids’ programs at the library
The Lincoln Public Library will host the Lego Club for kids age 4 and up every Wednesday from 4-5 p.m. starting Wednesday, Oct. 1. Drop-in; the library provides the Legos. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers are invited to Singalong with Ed Morgan on Friday, Oct. 3 at at 3:30 p.m. No signup necessary.
There are also several children’s book groups and story times this fall:
- Books and Bites — for kids in grades 4-6; meets on Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. on October 9, October 23, November 6, December 4 and December 18. Books are available at the Children’s Desk two weeks prior to the meeting. The book for the Oct. 9 meeting will be Rump: The True Story of Rumplestiltskin by Liesl Shurtliff.
- Book Share — for seventh- and eighth-graders; meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 7-8 p.m. The first meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 15. This is an opportunity to share what you’re reading and discover new books based on other kids’ recommendations.
- Lapsit Storytime — a story/activity program for infants up to to 24 months. A six-week session begins Thursday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. Registration is now taking place; please call 781-259-8465 or email jflanders@minlib.net.
- Terrific Twos — a story/activity program for two-year-olds. A six-week session begins Friday, Oct. 17 at 10:30 a.m. Please register by calling 781-259-8465 or emailing jflanders@minlib.net.
- Preschool Stories — an open story program for ages 3-5 every Tuesday at 11 a.m. starting Tuesday, Oct. 7.
Scarecrow Classic 5K on Oct. 19
Run, walk or volunteer at the second annual Scarecrow Classic 5K road and trail race starting at the Mall at Lincoln Station on Saturday, Oct. 19 starting at 9:30 a.m. All proceeds go to support the work of the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust. Register at www.scarecrowclassic5k.com or call the LLCT at 781-259-9251 for more information.
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