The cover of the new book by Lincoln authors Lucretia Giese and Henry B. Hoover Jr.
Reading and dancing to “The Nightingale”
The Lincoln Public Library will host a reading of “The Nightingale” by Hans Christian Andersen on Saturday, March 5 at 11 a.m. accompanied by dancers from the Commonwealth Ballet Company acting out some of the parts while in their rich and colorful costumes. All ages. Free of charge.
Book event on architect Henry Hoover
Come to a presentation by Lincoln residents Lucretia Hoover Giese and Henry B. Hoover Jr. on Saturday, March 12 from 3-5 p.m. in the Tarbell Room of the Lincoln Public Library. Giese and Hoover are the authors of the recent book Breaking Ground: Henry B. Hoover, New England Modern Architect (University Press of New England), which chronicles the life and work of Henry B. Hoover. The authors will discuss their father’s work in the area and his many contributions to the field of modern architecture. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.
Pet-friendly photo op benefits Phinney’s Friends
Bring your family to Pet Source in Littleton on Sunday, March 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a picture with the Easter bunny, and enter to win a $50 gift basket. All proceeds will go to Phinney’s Friends, a Lincoln-based nonprofit that helps low-income people keep their pets by providing financial assistance and pet care. The Easter bunny is busy putting together his egg deliveries, but he loves to help animals in need. He’ll be thrilled to hug your kitty, your doggie and your entire family while posing for a picture. Pictures with the Easter bunny are $15, and you’ll get your best portrait with the fluffiest of rabbits via email. For an additional $5, you can try for a gift basket worth $50 in dog treats, toys and other supplies. No reservations needed.
Self-defense class for young women
The Lincoln Police in collaboration with Domestic Violence Services Network (DVSN) is offering a two-session RESIST self-defense class for all young women living in Lincoln or Sudbury on March 14 and 16 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. The goal of the course is to learn how to escape from an attacker by using instinct-based moves. On Day 1, we will talk about general safety and dating safety before learning and then practicing physical self-defense moves like strikes, blocks and knee strikes. On Day 2, students and instructors will don protective gear and participants will be “attacked” and use learned moves to escape. This part of the course is intense but amazing and empowering. The course is free, but space is limited. You must pre-register by emailing Jena Salon at jenasalon@gmail.com.