Special screening Tuesday of “To Kill a Mockingbird”
Join us on Tuesday, July 14 at 2:30 p.m in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room for a special showing of the 1962 classic To Kill a Mockingbird starring Gregory Peck in his Oscar-winning role. July 14 is also the release date for Harper Lee’s second novel, Go Set a Watchman (actually written before To Kill A Mockingbird) where we’re introduced to Scout Finch as a young woman. The library has ordered copies in various formats. We know there’s a waiting list for the book, and we will be adding more copies as demand dictates.
First Parish hosts Tibetan-themed events
The First Parish Church will host two public events in Lincoln:
- Geshe Dondup Tsering, a renowned Tibetan monk and Doctor of Buddhist Philosophy who teaches Jhamtse groups, will give a talk on Sunday, July 26 at 10 a.m. at the church. The topic is “Living with Compassion in a Difficult World.” The presentation will include an introduction to meditation and a short meditation session.
- On Monday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Bemis Hall, there will be a screening of the award-winning documentary Tashi and the Monk (click here to view trailer). This 40-minute film features a Tibetan monk’s journey to rescue orphaned and neglected children and the transformation of a troubled young girl who joins the Gatsai community he founded. The film tells a universal story of how the power of love and compassion gives rise to healing.Geshe Dondup Tsering will be available for questions following the film. A link to the film’s trailer.