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Lincoln author gives book talk

Lincoln resident and historian Megan Kate Nelson will talk about her new book, The Three-Cornered War: The Union, the Confederacy, and Native Peoples in the Fight for the West, on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Concord Bookshop (65 Main St., Concord). Exploring the connections among the Civil War, the Indian wars, and western expansion, Nelson reframes the era as one of national conflict—involving not just the North and South, but also the West. She portrays how nine charismatic individuals fought for self-determination and control of the region, showing the importance of individual actions in the midst of a larger military conflict.

February vacation programs at Minuteman

Minuteman Community Education is offering hands-on learning programs for students in grades 1-12 during February school vacation (Tuesday–Friday, Feb. 18–21). Programs for grades 1-8 include Artrageous Art; Aspiring Chefs; Beginner Baking; Creative Writing; Digital Photography; The Language of Java (computer programming); Business Sharks; Earth, Space, and Sea; and Expert Architects. Minuteman also offers a driver’s education course for students in grades 9-12 and a Girls in STEM Camp for students in grades 7 and 8.

Morning sessions run from 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. and afternoon sessions from noon–3 p.m. Students may register for just one program or bring lunch and stay the full day. Visit the Minuteman Community Education website to register.

Food Project receives grant

The Food Project has received a grant of $150,000 from the Ann Theodore Foundation to support the employment, training, and mentorship of youth participating in its three-tiered youth development program.

“Now more than ever, young people must learn to transcend difference through shared work in service of a more just and compassionate world,” said Anne Hayes, executive director of The Food Project. “This substantial grant from the Ann Theodore Foundation will expand our foundational Seed Crew program in greater Boston while supporting our entire youth development program in greater Boston and the north shore.”