News acorns – 12/22/14

Kids’ craft activities at library this week

On Tuesday, Dec. 23 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., a winter craft table will be set up for children of all ages at the Lincoln Public Library.

Conservation Commission back to full strength

In response to an appeal from the Board of Selectmen, a number of residents expressed interest in filling vacant slots on the seven-member Conservation Commission, and the vacacies have been filled by Jordan McCarron, Stephen Johnson and Richard Selden.

First Day at Pierce House a year ago. Photo by Harold McAleer.

Come to Pierce House for “First Day”

Whether you’re new to Lincoln or have lived here forever, come to historic Pierce House (17 Weston Rd.) on January 1 to celebrate the new year together at the town’s 16th annual First Day gathering. Start the year right with legendary soups, lively music, and congenial company! Complimentary admission for Lincoln residents, but donations are gratefully accepted for the upkeep of this special town resource. For more information, call 781-259-9757.

Self-defense classes for women in the new year

The Lincoln Police will be running three women’s classes in 2015: one in January, one in February and one in November. The January and February classes are now open for enrollment.

Session A: January 15 and 20 from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Recreation Department
Session B: February 3 and 10 from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Recreation Department

Each session will be two nights for three hours apiece. On the first night, you’ll go over basic safety and then learn basic self-defense tactics and moves. On the second night, you’ll practice the tools you’ve learned and then an officer will suit up in full pads and we will go through common scenarios where you will be “attacked” and need to fight your way out. The class is free, but you must pre-register. Please contact Jena Salon to sign up, or contact her with any questions or concerns at 215-514-5963 or jenasalon@gmail.com.