September conservation column
Gwyn Loud’s September conservation column posted last week notes that fall arrived on September 22 and “we have had many lovely days over recent weeks, sunny and not too hot, but the drought persists.” Maybe not quite as much after the recent nor’easter? Read more here.
Talk on wetlands protection
Join Conservation Director Michelle Grzenda to learn about the mission of the Conservation Commission and what residents can do to help protect open spaces in the Council on Aging & Human Resources Lincoln Academy talk on Friday, Oct. 2 at 12:30pm in Bemis Hall. Open to all.
Coming up at the library
Why Are Katmai’s Bears So Fat?
Thursday, Oct. 1 from 7:00-7:30pm, Tarbell Room and Zoom
Learn about the ecosystem of the Brooks River inside Katmai National Park and Preserve and how this mile-long stretch of water supports sockeye salmon, a keystone species. Streamed in the Tarbell Room and on Zoom. Registration required.
Understanding AI and Misinformation
Saturday, Oct. 3 from 3:00-4:00pm, Tarbell Room
Join journalist Philip Eil to hear about the role AI plays in creating and spreading misinformation, and how to stay. More information.
Home Sustainability Series #3: Better House and Window Insulation
Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 7:00-8:00pm, Tarbell Room
Join CFREE for a discussion on recommendations for options to improve overall home insulation, as well as specific improvements one can make to eliminate heat leakage. Registration recommended.
Lincoln Arts (and Crafts) Show
Calling all artists, photographers, potters, jewelers, wood workers, and crafters of all materials. Submit your work for the 2026 Lincoln Arts (and Crafts) Show on Nov. 13-15 at the Pierce House. Student entries are free. Register by Nov. 6. More information.
Shine a purple light
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable invites community members to shine purple lights in their neighborhoods by adding purple lights to indoor lamps, porches, or outside house lights. Purple light bulbs will be available at Ace Hardware (70 Andrew Ave., Wayland) and Aubuchon Hardware (505 Boston Post Road, Sudbury).
Three at Home at next LOMA
Three at Home (Dann Russo, Mary Casiello & Kari Paisley-Flango) are the headliners at the next Lincoln Open Mic Acoustic (LOMA) on Monday, Oct. 19 from 7:00-10:00pm in Bemis Hall (doors open at 6:30pm, featured performers play from 8:30-9:00pm). LOMA is a monthly open mic night event with mics 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.
Thatcher Birchby and Jenna Salon with some of the LEGOs donated in the drive for REACH Beyond Domestic Violence.
Lots of Legos
REACH Beyond Domestic Violence thanks everyone who donated more than 300 pounds of loose LEGOs and 30 sealed sets for its children’s community playroom in the Brick Bags Project drive organized by Lincoln resident Thatcher Birchby and his mother Jena Salon.
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