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New story-telling service at First Parish

The First Parish in Lincoln is piloting a new casual service called “Hearth & Hope” featuring welcoming music and few powerful stories told by people a la The Moth on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 5:00pm in the Parish House auditorium (14 Bedford Road). The theme for this first service is “I See You.” Storytellers: Kelly Kerber, Edwin Elineema, and Sarah Bishop. All ages and identities welcome. Free dinner following.

Make a mask and learn about animals

Kids ages 6–10 are invited to make masks at the Lincoln Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 3:00pm. Learn about animal adaptations and create an upcycled animal or monster mask in a workshop presented by the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. Registration required. Questions? Email dleopold@minlib.net. Made possible by Friends of the Lincoln Library.

October wildlife column now posted

The monthly wildlife column written by Gwyn Loud for the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust is now available on the LLCT website. Feel free to contact her with your sightings and questions at 781-259-8690 or gwynloud555@gmail.com. 

Tickets still available for TEDx Walden Pond

A few tickets have just opened up for TEDx Walden Pond “Threads of Connection: From Self to System” on Thursday, Oct. 30 at the First Parish in Lincoln. Hosted by Tim Washer (comedian, writer and actor from “Saturday Night Live”), this year’s lineup newly includes award-winning Canadian journalist Farah Nasser, as well as Alden E. Stoner, Kate O’Neill, Bryant McBride, and more. Click here to see the full lineup of speakers and purchase tickets.

Coming up at Codman

Click on a date for more information and registration for these workshops at Codman Community Farms.

Pie Dough Workshops
Wednesday, Nov. 5 and Thursday, Nov. 6 from 5:30–7:30pm

Holiday Wreath-making Workshops
Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 5:30pm-7:00pm and Sunday, Dec. 7 from 4:00–5:30pm

Lincoln Dems to host Danielle Allen

The Lincoln Democratic Town Committee presents “Righting the Democratic Ship: Forging a Path for Positive Change” on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 10:00am in Bemis Hall. The featured speaker will be Danielle Allen, founder and president of Partners in Democracy. Follow the Lincoln Dems on Instagram.