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More than one-quarter of voters cast early ballots

As of Wednesday morning, 28 percent of the Lincoln electorate has voted, according to Town Clerk Susan Brooks. Though her office has not been tracking ballots cast by registration, the largest segment of the Lincoln electorate is unenrolled (53 percent), followed by Democrats at 36 percent and Republicans at 11 percent. Registered voters can cast their ballots in the Town Clerk’s Office (16 Lincoln Rd.) through Friday, Nov. 4 at 4:30 p.m. Hours for voting are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and until 8 p.m. on Thursday.

Order pies by Thursday to benefit L-S teachers

The deadline to order Thanksgiving pies from the Foundation for Educators at Lincoln Sudbury (FELS) is Friday, Nov. 4. Online and paper orders are welcome. Proceeds support grants to Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School faculty and staff, allowing them to pursue their professional and personal interests and passions. Click here for the online form, or here to download a paper form. Pies will be available on Tuesday, Nov. 22.

Minuteman mulling middle-school career exploration program

Minuteman High School is looking for feedback from in-district middle school families on whether their children might like to participate in an after-school career pathway exploratory Program, possibly to begin next spring. The program would provide a wide variety of career exploration opportunities and an opportunity for middle school students to identify early on what they love to do and what they do well.

Minuteman will hold an informational evening on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 4 p.m. in the Paul Revere Room for parents and guardians. Register for this event by taking a brief online survey. Lincoln has voted to leave the Minuteman district, but the departure does not take effect until July 2017.

Lectures on Israel/Palestine

The GRALTA Foundation continues its exploration of the Israel-Palestine conflict with two lectures in November. Boston College sociology professor Eve Spangler will speak on “Understanding Israel/Palestine Through a Human Rights Lens” at the Lincoln Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13 in Bemis Hall at 2 p.m. Her popular seminar, “Social Justice in Israel/Palestine,” culminates when she leads a trip to the region during BC’s winter break. There is no charge, and light refreshments will be served.

Tea and gift ideas with children’s librarians

Join the children’s librarians for tea, scones and book suggestions for holiday gift-giving for grandchildren and other young readers in your life at a Grandparents’ Tea on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 4-5 p.m. in the Lincoln Public Library Tarbell Room. This event is open to all adults, not just grandparents.