Old Town Hall Exchange opens for a day
On Saturday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m., the Old Town Hall Exchange will open temporarily as a holiday pop-up with inventory that was in place when the shop closed at the start of the pandemic. Everything but candy and consigned items will be 20% off. Swing by before or after the Touch of Christmas fair. The shop is stocked with lots of Christmas ornaments, stocking stuffers, cards, decorations, and more.
Holiday gift basket drive
During the holidays, the Lincoln Council on Aging & Human Services staff visits homebound needy seniors to deliver baskets full of basic necessities. The Lincoln Girl Scouts have teamed up with them to help collect new, unopened, unscented (if possible), full-sized items to fill the baskets. Items needed include pharmacy/grocery gift cards, postage stamps, deodorant, dish soap, kitchen sponges, hand soap, body wash. shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, lotion, paper towels, disposable razors, shaving cream, tissues, toilet paper, laundry soap, trash bags, socks, coffee, and tea. There will be collection bins in the Lincoln School office and at Bemis Hall through December 7. Along with the baskets, the Girl Scouts create holiday crafts to help spread some cheer.
LincFam winter caroling and food drive
Join Lincoln’s Kat Chapman for winter caroling on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. at the Twisted Tree. Before starting our caroling loop through Lincoln Woods, LincFam will collect shelf-stable items (pasta, canned soups, packaged snacks) for the SVdP Food Pantry. If you would like donate money to their financial emergency services, please make checks payable to St. Vincent de Paul. All are welcome.
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