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Drumlin Farm hosts Halloween “Tales of the Night”

Beware the Poultrygeist at Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary’s annual Tales of the Night! Put on your favorite costume, grab a flashlight, and come to a silly, spooky and family-friendly Halloween tradition on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 27 and 28 from 6:30-9 p.m. Visitors will have the chance to:

• Explore the farm at night lit by our display of more than 100 jack-o-lanterns
• Meet some of the nocturnal wildlife of Massachusetts
• Enjoy spooky treats, spider cider and witches brew (for purchase)
• Step into a story on our Nursery Rhyme Trail to meet your favorite characters
• Venture out into the fields for a Haunted Hayride full of spooky surprises for the brave at heart

Tickets are $13 for Mass Audubon members and $15 for nonmembers. Advance registration is required to attend; buy online or call 781-259-2200.

An afternoon of poetry with Deming Holleran

Come to an afternoon of poetry with Deming Holleran on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. in the Lincoln Public Library. Holleran writes poetry inspired by New England living, the beauty of the woods around us, and the many ups and downs of everyday life. Her book Gypsy Song was published in 2014 by Antrim House; copies will be available for signing and purchase.

Next self-defense class starts Nov. 14

The next RESIST Adult Self Defense Class for female-identified adults who are residents of Lincoln will be held on Monday and Wednesday, Nov. 14 and 16 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in Hartwell Pod A. The goal of the class, which is offered by Lincoln Police in collaboration with Domestic Violence Services Network, Inc. (DVSN), is to learn how to escape from an attacker by using instinct-based moves. On Day 1, we will talk about general and relationship safety safety before learning and practicing physical self-defense moves such as strikes, blocks and knee strikes. On Day 2, students and instructors will don protective gear and participants will be “attacked” using learned moves to escape. Limited to 16 students. Free, but participants must pre-register; contact Jena Salon at jenasalon@gmail.com.

Get tips on winterizing your home

Though there’s no telling how severe this winter will be, it pays to prepare in advance. The Lincoln Water Department has published this series of tips on how to avoid water line freezes and how to winterize your home if you plan to be away for an extended period in cold weather.