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Middle school play: “Trap”

Picture this: an incomprehensible event during which every person in the audience of a middle school play falls unconscious — every person but one. Using interviews with witnesses, loved ones, first responders, and the investigators pursuing the case, a theatre ensemble brings the story of the strange event to life, documentary-style. But as the strands weave together, it looks like this phenomenon might not be entirely in the past. Trap by Stephen Gregg will be presented by Lincoln Middle School’s drama department on Thursday and Friday, November 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. in the Donaldson Auditorium. Tickets at the door. Suitable for ages 9+.

Change of venue

“Poetry & Music with Mary Crowe & Evelyn Harris” on Sunday, Nov. 17 has been moved from Bemis Hall to the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room.

Thoreau Animal Index Blitz

Join the Thoreau Animal Index Blitz at the Walden Woods Project (44 Baker Farm Rd., Lincoln) on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 1–8 p.m. to co-create an index of all of the animals mentioned in Thoreau’s journals. Like Ray Angelo’s Thoreau botanical index, this will become a valuable resource to Thoreau scholars for years to come. Each participant will be assigned a certain number of pages, depending on how much time they have, of Thoreau’s journal to read (accessed online). As participants read, they will be asked to note any mention of an animal. We will provide instructions and a list of frequently asked questions. You can come for as much or little time as you’re able. Experience the rare fire in the Walden Woods Project’s Great Hall walk-in fireplace. Hot chocolate, tea and goodies will be served.

Help available with fuel bills and financial emergencies

If you need help paying your winter fuel bill, Lincoln’s Fuel Assistance Program may be able to help. The program provides a cash benefit, payable to an authorized fuel provider, for both homeowners and renters of all ages; amounts depend on household income, number of people in the household, and heating costs. Those who receive fuel assistance may also be eligible for other benefits, such as weatherization services, heating system repairs, and discount utility rates.

When Lincoln residents have an unforeseen and extreme financial emergency that threatens their well-being, the Lincoln Emergency Assistance Fund and the Small Necessities Project may be able to help. The fund is supported entirely by the Ogden Codman Trust, the First Parish Church, and donations.

For more information or to apply for help under either the fuel assistance or financial emergency program, call the Lincoln Council on Aging at 781-259-8811 to set up an appointment. Residents 60 and over may ask for Joan Ingersoll or Abigail Butt, while those under 60 may ask for Natalia Dedkov.