Halloween kids’ events at the library
Come listen to some fun and “not too scary” tales, jokes, and songs with storyteller/actress Sally Kindleberger on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 4 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Library. Recommended for ages 5 and up. On Saturday, Oct. 29, come to a Halloween dance party at 11 a.m. for ages 6 and under. Families will groove to children’s songs and Halloween favorites, and then finish with a unique Pumpkin Freeze Dance. Participants are encouraged to dress in costume, but be sure you can still move! Both events are drop-in and are sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library, Inc.
Programs for tenor fans, students interested in law careers
Lincoln-Sudbury students are invited to a Local Heroes presentation and discussion on the education and experience of being a lawyer offered by Lincoln residents Maria Hylton and Peter Georgiou in the Tarbell Room of the Lincoln Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. The presentation will highlight the journey of education through college and law school, the diverse range of practice and role of attorneys in the world. Hylton is a professor at Boston University Law School and was educated at Harvard College and Yale Law School. Georgiou is a private practitioner with his own firm and was educated at UMass Lowell and New England School of Law. Local Heroes is a partnership of the Lincoln Public Library, Lincoln School and Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School whereby resident luminaries offer inspiration to students about what they might want to explore in their college years and beyond.
On Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m., come learn about what makes a great tenor with Erika Reitshamer of the New England Opera Club. Get to know the challenges and the significance of what makes the tenor voice so unique. Discover the different kinds of tenor voices with contemporary and historic audiovisual excerpts of great tenors singing amazing arias.
Birches School open house
The Birches School in the stone church at 14 Bedford Rd. will hold an open house for prospective students in grades K-8 on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Birches School Open House November 6 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Birches is an independent K-8 school offering vigorous, interdisciplinary academics within a mindful, nurturing environment. Located on the edge of conservation land, Birches affords close, daily contact with nature and teachers conduct many of their thematic inquiry-based units outdoors.
Food Project offers Thanksgiving CSA shares
Enjoy local, sustainably grown produce for the holidays with a Thanksgiving CSA share from The Food Project. This is a huge share that will contain between 30-50 pounds of produce, much of which can be stored and will keep throughout the winter. The bounty of seasonal produce typically includes carrots, winter squash (butternut, acorn and carnival), onions, garlic, leeks, potatoes, daikon radish, popcorn, kale, sweet potatoes and winter greens. Available vegetables may be subject to change. Cost: $125. Pickup will be on Saturday, Nov. 19 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Codman Community Barn. Add a turkey from Codman Community Farms and pick it up with your Thanksgiving CSA share! Delicious Codman turkeys are pasture raised and fed certified organic grain to ensure that you and your family receive the best bird. Birds of 10–25 pounds available. Click here for more information and to reserve your turkey.