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Short humorous plays on tap

WordsMove Theater, which features numerous Lincoln residents, returns with “Fixing the Unfixable,” another series of staged readings of short humorous plays:

• Friday, June 12 at 12:30 p.m. — Bemis Hall 
• Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. — Lincoln Public Library 
• Saturday, June 20 at 7:30pm — Congregation Beth El (105 Hudson Road, Sudbury)

Enjoy some laughs with plays by Nora Ephron, Paul Rudnick, Peter M. Floyd, and Robert Luxford, directed by Lincoln’s Mary Crowe and Ben Dubrovsky. Free and open to all.

Codman Campout coming up

Gather your tent, sleeping bags, friends, and family for a night on the farm featuring homemade chili, campfires, s’mores, and the traditional singalong at the annual Codman Community Farms Campout & Chili Night on Saturday, June 13 starting at 4:30pm. Dinner includes homemade beef chili and vegan chili with a toppings bar and tortilla chips. Camping is available for $40 per tent and includes s’mores around the campfire plus hot coffee, bagels, and orange juice the following morning. Or come just for dinner and enjoy a summer evening with friends and neighbors. Reserve your campsite and pre-order your chili here by Thursday, June 11.

Green Energy Committee seeks new member

The Select Board is seeking a volunteer to be appointed to the Green Energy Committee to fill a recently vacated spot (read this two-pager on the GEC and what its members do). Appointed members serve a one-year term, renewable annually. If interested, please submit a completed volunteer application and cover letter by Thursday, June 18 for a decision at the June 28 Select Board meeting.

Join the July 4 parade and events

Organizers of Lincoln’s annual Fourth of July parade invite community groups, families, businesses, organizations, clubs, and individuals to participating in the parade. Whether you have a decorated vehicle, a walking group, a themed float, or a creative community display, we encourage you to join us and showcase your Lincoln spirit. Please complete this float registration form by Monday, June 22. Those with questions or who need assistance should call the Parks and Recreation Department at 781-259-0784. Click here to view all Fourth of July events.

CFREE is also hosting their annual EV car show at Pierce Park on July 4. They’re seeking volunteers to show off their EVs and tell their story, especially those with a new model who can discuss the latest features, used EV owners who can explain about claiming the Massachusetts Used EV rebate, or anyone who can talk about their farthest trip and how to charge the car. To participate, contact Belinda Gingrich at belinda.gingrich@gmail.com.