Standing Rock event Monday night
The movement at Standing Rock is still in need of critical support Lincoln residents Jessica and Jason Packineau, who recently returned from trips to North Dakota, will give a presentation and fundraiser for Standing Rock on Monday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Stone Church (14 Bedford Rd.) Come to hear their stories from the front line and learn why the current situation at Standing Rock deserves as much attention as ever.
Gift cards for Codman Community Farms store
Codman Community Farms is offering prepaid gift cards starting at $25. Recipients can use the cards at the Codman store’s iPad self-checkout terminal to buy eggs, meat and other items. The balances on the cards, which do not expire, can be monitored, and they can be reloaded with more funds as desired. Click here to order a card (mailed to purchaser within 24 hours).
Library events during the holidays
Decorate gingerbread people and hear stories on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 4 p.m. For ages 3 and up; sign up by calling 781-259-8465
- Winter movies and muffins on Friday, Dec. 23 from 10:30–11 a.m. Winter-themed short films based on beloved children’s books. Recommended for ages 2 and up; drop in.
- Winter crafts on Tuesday, Dec. 27 all day ( 9 a.m. to 6 p.m). Winter crafts for children of all ages.
- Make the night sparkle—celebrate the New Year by hearing stories, decorating a paper lantern and taking part in a twinkling light parade around the library on Thursday, Dec. 29 from 4-5:30 p.m. Advance signup required; call 781-259-8465 ext. 4 or email jflanders@minlib.net.
The library will be closed from Saturday to Monday, Dec. 24-26, reopening at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27. It will close at 5 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 31 and reopen at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.
Winter wellness clinics starting Jan. 5
Lincoln residents of all ages are invited to meet with a nurse through a free town service. Come to get your blood pressure checked, ask questions, or learn about wellness resources. Clinics will be held at the Community Building at Lincoln Woods from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Jan. 5 and Tuesday, Feb. 14. These clinics are funded by the Ogden Codman Trust. Additional clinics will be held at Bemis Hall on Tuesday Jan. 17 and Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 9-11 a.m. These are supported by the Pierce House. Services for all clinics are provided by Emerson Hospital Home Care. For more information, please call the COA at 781-259-8811.