Codman Estate Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday
The Codman Estate Arts and Crafts Festival takes place on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This annual event features the work of more than 100 local artisans. Work includes painting, woodworking, food products, jewelry, photography, glass, clothing, metalwork, and more. Enjoy live entertainment, a food court, and first-floor tours of the Codman House museum. Admission is $5 (free for kids and members of Historic New England). Click here for details and tickets.
Political organizer Michael Ansara at DTC
Meet Michael Ansara, political organizer, activist, and poet at an election kickoff meeting of the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Bemis Hall (coffee at 9:45 a.m., talk at 10 a.m.). Come and be inspired, hear ways to help elect the Dems, and get your questions answered.
Donate items for ski/skate/bike sale
Donate gently used skis, bikes, skates for the upcoming L-S Boosters Ski, Skate &Bike Sale. Items can be dropped off in the LSRHS courtyard on Friday, Sept. 20 (rain or shine) from 4–7 p.m. Only the following will be accepted:
- Bikes
- Downhill and cross-country skis, poles and boots
- Hockey and figure skates
- Skateboards
- Golf clubs and bags
For more information, email Jeanine Hodges at jeaninehodges@gmail.com.
Volunteers needed for events subcommittee
The IDEA Committee (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism) is seeking volunteers to serve on the planning committee for a “Welcome to Lincoln” newcomers party on January 26, 2025. The subcommittee will meet twice monthly from September to early February. IDEA is also seeking volunteers to help in other capacities such as tabling at town events. Letters of interest should be sent to Peggy Elder, administrative assistant in the Select Board’s Office, elderp@lincolntown.org or call 781-259-2601.
Coming up at the library
Mindful Mondays Meditation Series
Adults are welcome to find a quiet, comfortable space to relax and join mindfulness teacher Lauren for a calming Monday lunch break meditation on Zoom from 12:30–1 p.m. Click for series flier. Register here for any or all sessions:
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- Nervous System Relaxation — Monday, Sept. 16
- Nature Visualization — Monday, Sept. 23
- Movement Meditation — Monday, Sept. 30
Scrabble and Uno and Chess
Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 2–3 p.m.
Get together with friends and families of all ages for a board gaming afternoon at the library on All kinds of games will be provided or bring your own. Ages 6+, no registration necessary.
Sensational Smoothies with Jodi
Thursday, Sept. 19 from 4–5 p.m.
Jodi Gorman, registered dietitian/nutritionist and owner of Happy Jars Lifestyle, will lead a class for children 8+ to create and taste simple, nutritious smoothies. Participants will go home with sensational smoothie recipe ideas. Please let us know about any dietary restrictions when signing up. Register here.
Film: “The Thin Man” (1934)
Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m.
Dashiell Hammett’s jaunty whodunit about a missing inventor made William Powell and Myrna Loy the champagne elite of sleuthing. Sign up for the mailing list.
Author talk on finding and identifying birds
Monday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.
Author Heather Wolf, author of Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront, will discuss via Zoom how to find and identify more birds by picking a “patch,” a place close to home where you can watch birds often. Click for event flier or register here.
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