Food co-op info session on Thursday
There will be an Assabet Village Co-op Market information session on Thursday, Dec. 28 from 7–8:15 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Library. The organization is building a locally sourced, community owned grocery store in the Metro West area and needs 900 co-op members to open.
Activities for kids at library this week
The Lincoln Public Library is offering drop-in winter crafts for kids during vacation week. The crafts table is available whenever the library is open: Wednesday, Dec. 27 and Thursday, Dec. 28 from 9 a.m.–8:30 a.m., and Friday, Dec. 29 from 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
The library will also host winter-themed “Movies & Muffins” on Friday, Dec. 29 at 10:30 a.m.
Preschoolers are invited to join us for a screening of short films based on beloved children’s books. Recommended for ages 2 and up. No sign-up necessary.
Christmas tree removal offered
Lincoln-Sudbury students are offering a Christmas tree removal service for Lincoln and Sudbury residents on Saturday, Jan. 6 from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. to benefit the L-S Class of 2020 and the girls’ basketball team. The cost is $20 ($10 for senior citizens). Click here to sign up by Wednesday, Jan. 3. The service is being assisted by K.T. Fenton Masonry in Sudbury and Lynch Landscape and Tree Service in Wayland. Anyone with questions may contact Kathleen Thompson (Class of 2020 advisor and basketball coach) at kathleen_thompson@lsrhs.net.
Moberg to perform at next LOMA event
Kim Moberg is the featured performer at the next LOMA (Lincoln Open-Mike Acoustic) night on Monday, Jan. 8 in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room. The event runs from 7-10 p.m., and Moberg (with accompanist Kathleen Healy) will perform a half-hour set starting around 8:30. The Alaska native and self-taught finger-style guitarist has appeared at this year’s NERFA DJ showcase, the Cape Cod Playhouse, and the South Shore Music Club Earlier this year she released her extended EP Above Ground, featuring The Call.
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.
Choral concert, Cabaret Night to celebrate music at L-S
In light of potential budget cuts to the Lincoln-Sudbury Music Department that would reduce the number of music classes offered as well as reduce the position of choral instructor, vocal advisor, and music director Michael Bunting, L-S students and alumni will perform a choral concert on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Kirshner Auditorium. The students are requesting that audience members write a memory or a few sentences about what the L-S music department means to them before they leave the concert. Concessions will be available in the lobby. For more information, contact Ruby Carmel at ruby2000carmel@yahoo.com.
The Music Department will also present its annual Cabaret Night on Friday, Jan. 12 in the LSRHS Café at 7:30 p.m. The program will feature select instrumental and choral ensembles in addition to soloists performing jazz, Broadway, and pop selections. L-S Friends of Music will be selling refreshments. Tickets are $5 each at the door. For more information on supporting the Music Department, please visit www.lsfom.org.
METCO to host book discussions
Join the national conversation on race, culture and identity with two book discussions hosted by the METCO program at the Lincoln School. On Thursday, Jan. 11 at 6 p.m. the book to be discussed is The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin. Participants will discuss The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri on March 15 at 6 p.m. Both discussions will take place in the Brooks gym and will include dinner and fellowship. Please sign up on the Lincoln School METCO website.