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Lincoln Nursery School open house

Lincoln Nursery School (LNS), located inside the deCordova Sculpture Park, will hold an open house on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9–11 a.m. Children are welcome. LNS accepts children from 2 years 9 months through six years, including a pre-K/kindergarten classroom.

Presentation on Maria Callas

The Lincoln Public Library presents “Opera for Everyone: Maria Callas,” a multimedia presentation with Erika Reitshamer on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. Reitshamer has lectured on opera for many years and was active in the formation of the Boston Lyric Opera Company more than 40 years ago. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.

Cabaret night at library

Mary Crowe (vocals) and Evelyn Harris (piano) will present an evening of cabaret music on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room. They will perform cabaret songs by Poulenc, Britten, Bolcolm, and Weill, as well as contemporary cabaret songwriters Carole Hall, Harriet Goldberg, and Crowe. She and Harris perform as a duo and with the Lincoln Hill Trio at jazz clubs, arts centers, retirement communities and libraries throughout the Boston area. For more information and calendar of upcoming performances, visit www.marycrowesings.com. Free and open to all. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.

Hydrant flushing starts Oct. 15

The Lincoln Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants as part of its program to improve water quality. Flushing will begin on Monday, Oct. 15 from 1–6 p.m., Monday–Friday and will continue until completion. Check the Water Department web page or call at 781-259-8997 to see when your area will be affected.

If you encounter discolored water, shut the water off and wait several minutes. After waiting, check the clarity by running cold water for a few minutes, allowing new water to work its way into your pipes. The water may also have a milky appearance due to tiny but harmless air bubbles that will dissipate. It may also have a more pronounced chlorine taste or odor that will dissipate when water is left to sit in an open container.

Eric Lee at next LOMA

Eric Lee is the featured performer at the next LOMA (Lincoln Open-Mike Acoustic) night on Monday, Oct. 15 in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room. The event runs from 7–10 p.m., and Lee will perform a half-hour set starting around 8:30. He plays various genres including folk, bluegrass, psych-rock, Celtic, and Americana.

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.