Session on residential energy efficiency
Join a discussion on “Energy Efficiency 101: Save Energy, Save Money, and Save the Planet” on Friday, June 3 at 1 p.m. in Bemis Hall. HomeWorks Energy, a MassSave partner, will host this presentation encompassing the importance of weatherizing homes and installing high-efficiency heating and cooling systems. The conversation will include information about how to identify health and safety issues in the home, key areas to insulate, various high efficiency heating and cooling options, and the rebates and financing available to make these upgrades. The event will start with a presentation and move to a Q&A session.
Lincoln students to give benefit concert
Lincoln Cantabile members (left to right) Luca Lee, Nooreddeen Kawaf, Finn Larsen, Victor Han, and Henry Hussey.
Enjoy an evening of music ranging from classical to modern to jazz performed by five Lincoln eighth- and tenth-graders in the first public performance of their ensemble Cantabile on Thursday, June 9 from 7–9 p.m. in Bemis Hall. The students (Henry Hussey on violin, Nooreddeen Kawaf on piano, Finn Larsen on violin and piano, Luca Lee on cello, and Victor Han on piano), who have been working hard over the past months supported by professional musicians and music director Rebecca Lee, will be joined by other Lincoln Public Schools students and Thomas Cooper, a Lincoln resident and accomplished professional violinist. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to lincoln.cantabile@gmail.com to help with event planning. The event is free but with a suggested donation of at least $5 for children and $15 for adults. Buy tickets online here. All proceeds will benefit Doctors without Borders, Make-a-Wish, and No Kid Hungry.
Film screening: “L’Eclisse”
The Lincoln Library Film Society will show the movie “L’Eclisse” on Thursday, June 16 at 6 p.m. in the library’s Tarbell Room. A young woman meets a vital young man, but their love affair is doomed because of the man’s materialistic nature. Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, starring Monica Vitti, Alain Delon, and Francisco Rabal.
“Music in Modern Houses” on June 12
As part of the Friends of Modern Architecture–Lincoln’s “Music in Modern Houses” series, Yulia Musayelyan (flute) and Maxim Lubarsky (piano) will play Latin jazz and classical duets on Sunday, June 12 from 4–5 p.m. at the 1948 Schwann House in Lincoln. There will be a tour and reception for those who attend in person (by invitation only). Click here to register for Zoom attendance. Donations support FoMA’s mission for preservation, documentation, and education. Click here to make a donation.
Codman BBQ and campout scheduled
The annual Codman BBQ and campout will take place Saturday, June 18 from 6–9:30 p.m. (and overnight if you’re camping). Pasture-raised hot dogs, sausages, burgers and chicken drumsticks will be on the grill (plus veggie sandwiches too), the Chillwagon will be serving up sweet treats, and The Splinters, will be playing great tunes. Bring your favorite drinks, gather around the campfire, stuff yourself with ’smores, and sing with friends. Pitch a tent, stay overnight, and wake up to the sounds of the farm! A simple breakfast will be available in the kitchen for campers on Sunday morning. Click here to buy tickets ($20 for the barbecue, $40 for barbecue plus campout).
Get ready for July 4 parade, Firecracker Run
Residents are invited to create a float for the July 4 parade and participate in the Firecracker Run earlier that morning. To register your float, download and complete this form. The Firecracker Run is a 2.5-mile or 4-mile scenic run through Lincoln. Registration is $20 for all participants. The first 150 people to sign up online get a commemorative pair of sunglasses. Bib pickup is at Town Hall. Advance registration is required; click here to sign up.