Green Energy Committee seeks survey responses
The Lincoln Green Energy Committee is partnering with Wayland and Sudbury to apply for another round of Solarize, a program sponsored by the Mass Clean Energy Center that will allow Lincolnites to install solar at reduced prices. For Lincoln to qualify for the MassCEC’s application process, they need residents’ answers to a short online survey. Whether you’re interested in solar, already have solar, or aren’t sure what this solar business is all about, responding to the survey will help the Lincoln Green Energy Committee design the program to meet the town’s needs. Click here to take the survey before the deadline of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Residents are also invited to “like” the group’s Facebook page to get occasional news posts
Climate change film screenings
St. Anne’s Church in Lincoln is hosting two screenings of the documentary The Age of Consequences on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, March 2 at 7 p.m. The film explores the effects of climate change on national security and the global order with extensive interviews with defense and intelligence officials. The showings are free of charge and open to the public. Donations will accepted to defray the cost of screening rights. At the February 28 screening, a light supper will be served before the film. For more information, email contact Alex Chatfield at adchat@aol.com.
First Parish offers Beethoven concert
Ian Wilson and Susan Ogata.
The First Parish in Lincoln (FPL) presents “Live in Lincoln Center: The Beethoven Project—Final Installment” on Saturday, March 11 at 3 p.m. in the parish house auditorium (14 Bedford Rd.). The program includes Ludwig van Beethoven’s Opus 1, No. 1 in D major, No. 2 in A major and No. 3 in E flat major, featuring Susanna Ogata on classical violin and Ian Watson, FPL’s music director, on a replica of an 1805 Walter fortepiano.
The performance marks the culmination of a four-year project to record all 10 sonatas for fortepiano and violin by Beethoven on period instruments. “Using instruments from the period in which the music is written is not an historical or academic exercise,” said Watson. “We use them to imbue the music with the same passion and white-hot intensity with which it was created.”
There will be a reception during the program’s intermission. Suggested donation is $30, but any amount is welcome.
Students invited to apply to Lincoln Scholarship Committee
The Lincoln Scholarship Committee has opened its application cycle for 2017. Graduating seniors who are Lincoln residents are invited to review the criteria and eligibility requirements and consider making an application. Instructions and further information can be found on this Lincoln town web page. The application deadline is April 3.
Sap-to-Syrup Farmer’s Breakfast at Drumlin Farm
Maple sugaring season has begun at Mass Audubon’s Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, just in time for the annual Sap-to-Syrup Farmer’s Breakfast. On Saturday and Sunday, March 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., diners of all ages can feast on hearty pancakes with real maple syrup, as well as Drumlin Farm sausage and roasted potatoes. Diners are welcome to stay at the farm for as little or as long as they’d like and enjoy special maple-themed activities:
- See how sap is collected from our majestic maple trees.
- Explore the natural history of trees as you learn about the distinctly northwoods product of maple syrup
- Learn about Native American sap-to-syrup techniques
- Purchase maple syrup made at Drumlin Farm to take home with you
Tickets are $13 for Mass Audubon members, $15 for nonmembers, and free for children under 2. Register online or by calling 781-259-2206.
PJ Rogue to play at next LOMA event
PJ Rogue.
PJ Rogue (Paul Rogoshewski) is the featured performer at the next LOMA (Lincoln Open-Mike Acoustic) night on Monday, March 13. The event runs from 7-10 p.m., and PJ will perform a half-hour set starting around 8:30. An award-winning songwriter with a velvety voice and dynamic guitar style, he made finalist in the 2015 RISA performing songwriter competition. You can sample PJ’s music on his website.
LOMA is a monthly event. Admission is free and refreshments are provided.Performers can sign up at the event or email Rich Eilbert at loma3re@gmail.com for a slot. There is a sound system with mikes and instrumental pickups suitable for individuals or small groups.