First Parish talent show on Saturday
The First Parish in Lincoln will hold its second annual talent on Saturday, March 1 at 7:00pm in the stone church with diverse acts including a three-minute musical rendition of the Wizard of Oz, a yo-yo demonstration, the Cars’ “Moving in Stereo,” a band playing Jack Johnson’s “Monsoon,” jazz piano, a Nina Simone song, poetry, and classical flute, piano and clarinet pieces, and more. Free admission and BYOB and snacks. Doors open at 6:30pm.
History Day judges sought
Lincoln Middle School Principal Jason Peledge is looking for volunteers to serve as a National History Day judge for upcoming regional competitions. Lincoln School students will be participating at the Central West contest in Leicester on Saturday, March 8 but there are also events in Foxborough and Stoneham that need judges. You don’t need to have a lot of historical knowledge; the goal is to have people who are interested in learning from kids and being willing to support them with constructive feedback. Commitment is roughly 10 hours total if you review papers or websites ahead of time, or roughly six hours if you judge another category the day of the contest. Questions? Contact Peledge (who has been both a History Day advisor an judge) at jpeledge@lincnet.org.
Tom Hagerty at next LOMA
Tom Hagerty
Tom Hagerty will be the headliner at the next Lincoln Open Mic Acoustic (LOMA) on Monday, March 10 from 7–10 p.m. in Bemis Hall. See his spontaneous cover of Tom Petty’s “Learning to Fly” starting at 0:40 in this video, recorded live at Sally O’Brien in Somerville. LOMA is a monthly open mike night event with mikes and instrumental pickups suitable for individuals or small groups playing acoustic-style. Come and perform (contact loma3re@gmail.com to sign up) or just come listen to acoustic music and spoken word. Free admission.
Film: “The Drive to Sing”
The St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields choir will host a screening of “The Drive to Sing,” a film that explores how choirs thrived during the pandemic, on Friday, March 14 at 7:30pm. Popcorn provided; bring your own beverages.
Trivia night fundraiser for school trip
The Lincoln School is restarting its traditional trip to Washington, D.C., for its graduating eighth-graders. To help offset $10,000 in costs, students and parents are organizing several community events starting with a trivia night at the Tack Room on Sunday, March 16 from 7:00-9:00pm. Come as a team of up to six or ready to join one. Trivia-goers also get a first look at items for the group’s online auction. Tickets ($45 each) are limited; purchase here. Questions? Contact Jason at jmclure@yahoo.com.
Call for COA&HS volunteers
Volunteers play a vital role in the success of many programs at the Council on Aging & Human Services, which is seeking individuals of all backgrounds to help with a range of positions.
Some of the volunteer roles include:
- Presenters and facilitators — Share your skills, interests, or expertise by leading workshops, discussions, or presentations.
- Drivers — Help transport elders to medical appointments, shopping trips, and other community events.
- Senior Dining volunteers — Assist with meal setup, serving, and cleanup at Friday Senior Dining events.
Additional roles are available for those interested in providing support in other areas, including computer tutoring, gardening help, and more. For more information or to sign up, contact Carlee Castetter at 781-259-8811 or castetterc@lincolntown.org.
Discount and rebate on rain barrels offered
The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and Conservation Department have set up a rain barrel purchasing program with the Great American Rain Barrel Company. Purchase on or before March 23 and pick up at the Pierce House on April 4. Barrels are offered at a discounted rate of $89, but the Lincoln Water Department will also offer a $50 rebate on rain barrel purchases (they’ll update their website with further information shortly). Click here for more information about the program.