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Classical concert in Bemis on Sunday

Lincoln members of the Concord Music Club invite everyone to their annual free public concert for Lincoln neighbors and friends on Sunday, March 1 at 2:00pm in Bemis Hall. The varied program includes works for violin, string quartet and piano by Chopin, Schubert, Beethoven, Mozart, Prokofiev, and Brahms.

Singing Resistance rescheduled for March 2

Singing Resistance, postponed from Feb. 23 due to the blizzard, will take place on Monday, March 2 at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church starting at 6:00pm. There will be pizzas, but bring a water bottle. At about 6:30pm, we’ll talk a bit about the movement, then we’ll sing together. This is a group open to all who wish to deepen into community.

Concerts with Lincoln and Sudbury students

The Lincoln and Sudbury Schools present the All Towns Concert Series bringing together student musicians from Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, Ephraim Curtis Middle School, and Lincoln Middle School for three consecutive nights of performances starting on Monday, March 2 in the L-S auditorium. The series offers a unique “musical vertical” experience, allowing audiences to hear the progression from middle school through high school. Each evening features individual sets from each school’s ensembles, culminating in a combined grand finale where all three schools perform together on stage. All performances are free and open to the public.

• Monday, March 2 at 7:00pm — All Towns Band Concert
• Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00pm — All Towns Orchestra Concert
• Wednesday, March 4 at 7:00pm — All Towns Choir Concert

Coming up at the library

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Craft & Chill: Watercolor Bird Cards
Monday, March 2 from 4:00-5:00pm, Tarbell Room
These crafts are for giving yourself a mental break and just having some fun with other chill adults. All supplies are provided by the library. For ages 16+. Register here.

Read to a Retriever
Thursday, March 5 from 4:00-4:55pm, Tarbell Room
Practice reading in a supportive environment with a certified therapy dog! Join Abigail, a six-year-old “Pets and People” certified therapy dog, for a one-on-one 15-minute reading session. Abigail is friendly, calm, and non-judgmental, helping young readers build confidence and strengthen literacy skills. This program is intended for emerging readers 5+ (please register for only one session).

“Crimson Courageous”
Thursday, March 5 from 6:30–7:30pm, Tarbell Room
Christine Omodi-Engola will read from her book, Crimson Courageous: Ibed Gi Chir. Through poetry, she outlines the worlds of work-life balance, family interaction, and day-to-day goings-on in Massachusetts.

Film: “Memories Flow Beneath It: From Valley to Quabbin”
Saturday, March 21 from 1:00–3:00pm, Tarbell Room
Local filmmaker Roger Hagopian presents his documentary film, “Memories Flow Beneath It: From Valley to Quabbin,” that traces the displacement of people and the loss of a way of life in the Swift River Valley of western Massachusetts, when the Quabbin Reservoir flooded four towns in order to create water infrastructure for 52 Boston metropolitan communities. More information.

Craft Supply Swap
Saturday, March 21 from 12:30-3:30pm, Reference Room
Do you have gift wrap supplies that you’ve had for years but are hoping to swap them out for something new? Bring them to the library to swap for new-to-you supplies! Donations are not required to participate. More information (no registration required).

Silent auction to benefit LSF

Bidding is open for Lincoln School Foundation‘s silent auction held in conjunction with the Lincoln Lounge benefit evening at the Pierce House on Saturday, March 7 from 7:00–10:00pm. Items up for bids include Colonial Theater tickets, a three-night Vermont getaway, kids’ birthday parties and summer camps, restaurant meals, Red Sox tickets, a private pizza-making party at Codman Farm, and an artist-led paint night at Clark Gallery. All proceeds support LSF’s annual grants, empowering Lincoln and Hanscom teachers to expand classroom experiences and create innovative learning opportunities for students. Browse and bid here. The auction closes at the end of the event on March 7.

High Maintenance Jug Band at LOMA

High Maintenance Jug Band is the headliner at the next Lincoln Open Mic Acoustic (LOMA) on Monday, March 9 from 7–10 p.m. in Bemis Hall. Bill McQuaid sings traditional, country blues, Celtic, and original songs, and he trades vocals and harmonies with Ed Loechler, who plays a variety of uncommon instruments including resophonic guitar, steel mandolin, and demijohn bottle. Hear their performance on YouTube of “She Done Sold It Out.” 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 (email loma3re@gmail.com to sign up) or just come listen to acoustic music and spoken word. Free admission.

COA&HS Lincoln Academy events

Here are some of the March activities hosted by the Lincoln Council on Aging and Human Services. Most events are open to Lincoln residents of all ages. For a full list — including clinics, exercise classes, regular meetings of interest groups, and online chats with town officials — see the COAHS’s newsletter page. Call 781-259-8811 or email gagnea@lincolntown.org for Zoom links and other information.

What is Regenerative Farming?
Friday, March 6 at 12:30pm, Bemis Hall
Farm manager Pete Lowy of Codman Community Farms describes Codman’s sustainable farming practices. These techniques preserve open spaces, protect our environment, promote more nutrient dense foods and help mitigate effects of climate change.

130 Years of the Boston Marathon
Friday, March 13 at 12:30pm, Bemis Hall
Freelance journalist Paul Clerici takes you through the colorful and historic years of the Boston Marathon — mile by mile, town by town, story by story. Sponsored by Friends of Lincoln Council on Aging & Friends of Lincoln Library.

Train Journeys of a Lifetime
Friday, March 20 at 12:30pm, Bemis Hall
Travel writer Everett Potter, author of National Geographic’s 100 Train Journeys of a Lifetime, offers pictures, stories, and itineraries to celebrate the 200th anniversary of rail travel. Discover train travel and why there is a current resurgence.

Lincoln’s Invaluable Vernal Pools
Friday, March 27 at 12:30pm, Bemis Hall
Michele Grzenda, Conservation Department Director, brings you on an immersive journey to share the spring awakening of the woodland wetlands — critical breeding grounds for amphibians.

MCC sponsors middle school hoops tourney

Lincoln kids fielded from both Lincoln and Hanscom middle schools can play with Boston-based peers in the first annual middle school 3v3 tournament on Sunday, March 15 from 2:30–5:30pm at the Kroc Community Center (650 Dudley St., Boston). Sponsored by the Lincoln METCO Coordinating Committee. Carpooling available. No entry fee; snacks and prizes provided. Bots and girls in grades 5–8 are eligible; sign up here by Tuesday, March 10.