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Meet Lincoln’s new state reps

Come meet Lincoln’s new state Representatives,  Carmine Gentile (Precinct 1, west Lincoln) and Alice Peisch (Precinct 2, east Lincoln), on Saturday, Jan. 21 in Bemis Hall. For many years, Rep. Tom Stanley was Lincoln’s representative, but in the recent redistricting, Lincoln was split into two districts along its voting precinct line. Get acquainted with them personally, hear their perspectives on important issues and policies, and ask questions. The event starts at 2:30 p.m. with refreshments and conversation, and the meeting starts promptly at 3 p.m. Hosted by the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee but open to all, regardless of party affiliation.

Movie night: “Sing 2”

The First Parish in Lincoln is hosting a movie night with pizza and popcorn on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Settle in at the Stone Church starting at 4:30 p.m. and watch “Sing 2” starting at 5 p.m. There’ll be an intermission at 5:45 for pizza followed by the rest of the movie with popcorn. Refreshments and cheese board for adults, with vegan and gluten free options for all.  The event and food are free. Please RSVP here so we have an accurate count.

Donate items for families escaping abuse

Each year the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable (DVR) sponsors a Valentine’s Day Gift Drive to help make the day brighter for families who are not safe in their own homes. The families reside in shelters and transitional housing programs of three area domestic violence organizations: REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, The Second Step, and Voices Against Violence. The DVR gives each family member a bag of age-appropriate gifts to let families know they’re supported in their decision to leave an abusive situation.

Suggested donations include gift cards for CVS, Target, Market Basket, gas, etc. For older kids and adults, full-size bath products, socks, cosmetics, nail polish, hair products, journals, gloves/mittens, boxed candy, wash cloths, underwear and scarves are welcome. Examples of items for children include playing cards, educational materials, small toys, small stuffed animals, Matchbox cars, underwear, socks and candy (no books, crayons, pencils, or markers, please). Due to Covid 19 and the flu, we will not be inviting donors to join us in assembling the gift bags, but donations may be left in the collection basket at Sudbury Wine and Spirits (Rugged Bear Plaza Road, 410 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury) stating on January 20 until February 3. Questions? Email info@dvrt.org.

Lincoln native Cai Emmons passes away

Author Cai Emmons, a Lincoln native (L-S Class of 1969) who spoke at the library in 2018, passed away on January 2 at age 71 less than two years after being diagnosed with ALS. Read about her life in this Oregonian article and in her blog.