Lincoln Kids’ Triathlon is June 15
Kids ages 5–14 are invited to join us for the 15th annual Lincoln Kids Triathlon that starts on Saturday, June 15 at 8:30 a.m. at Codman Pool. Race distances are as follows:
- Ages 5-6: 25m swim (1 length), ¼-mile run (no bike) – each swimmer escorted by a lifeguard
- Ages 7-8: 25m swim (1 length), 1-mile bike, ½-mile run – each swimmer escorted by a lifeguard
- Ages 9-10: 50m swim (2 lengths), 2-mile bike, ½-mile run
- Ages 11-12: 75m swim (3 lengths), 2-mile bike, ¾-mile run
- Ages 13-14: 150m swim (6 lengths), 4-mile bike, 1-mile run
Register through Lincoln Parks & Rec website by clicking “Register for Activities” and then selecting the triathlon and the appropriate age group. The $30 fee includes a T-shirt and a finisher’s medal. Race day registration is $40 so register early. Organizers also need volunteers to help out on the morning of the race; please email Ginger Reiner at ginger.reiner@gmail.com.
Outdoor yoga sessions starting up
The deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum offers four Sundays of family yoga in the park on June 9, July 14, August 11, and September 8 with kids’ classes at 10:30 a.m. and adults’ classes at 11:30 a.m. Teachers from On the Mat Studio lead vinyasa yoga surrounded by sculpture and nature. Bring a mat and water bottle; click here to sign up.
Practice gentle hatha yoga with Melinda Bruno-Smith, certified hatha yoga instructor, in the Station Park Garden (160 Lincoln Rd. at the intersection with Ridge Road) on Saturdays, June 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 9–10 a.m. Sessions are free; bring a yoga mat, towel, or blanket to practice on and wear loose-fitting clothing. The session will be cancelled in case of rain. No experience necessary. For more information, contact Bruno-Smith at melindabruno@hotmail.com.
Help wanted at Water Dept.
The Lincoln Water Department is seeking two high school or college students who want some very flexible part time hours between July 1 and August 16. Pay is $12/hour. Positions are maintenance worker (lawn mowing and weed-hacking) and office assistant (filing and data entry). If interested, please email jobs@lincolntown.org.
Get free help with e-books
The Lincoln Public Library offers free 30-minute one-on-one help sessions to learn how to borrow and read e-books to read on your phone, tablet, Kindle or tablet on Thursdays from 3–5 p.m. in the Reference Room. Drop in or make an appointment by emailing Kate at ktranquada@minlib.net.
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