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StoryTalk series for kids in grades K-1

Children in K-1 and their caregivers are invited to the first session of the Lincoln Public Library’s  resilience and growth mindset StoryTalk series featuring the book How to Solve a Problem by Ashima Shiraishi on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 2:00–2:45pm. Through storytelling, conversation, and drawing, children will explore how to face challenges, work through frustration, and discover that there’s more than one way to solve a problem. Register for one or all sessions:

• How to Solve a Problem — Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 2:00–2:45pm. Register here.
• After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again by Dan Santat — Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 2:00–2:45pm. Register here.
• Superluminous by Ian De Haes — Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 2:00–2:45pm. Register here.

Fall-o’ween on the Farm

Celebrate the season with a full day of autumn fun at “Fall-o’ween on the Farm” on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9:00am–5:00pm at Drumlin Farm. Wander through vibrant fall foliage and take a festive hayride through the fields; visit the Creepy Critter Mansion for an up-close look at snakes, insects, and other crawlers; jump and roll around in the Hay Play area; and enjoy crafts, games, facepainting, and storytelling sessions with the Drumlin Witch as well as food options from local food truck vendors as well as cider, doughnuts and other fall treats. Come dressed in your favorite costume for a special free farm prize. More information.

Bauhaus Legacy Series

Explore the first in a series of stories behind the Bauhaus Legacy interviews examining the life of Walter Gropius, the Bauhaus, and the influence of each on architecture and design on Friday, Nov. 6 from 7:00–8:30pm in the Codman Estate carriage barn (34 Codman Road). The presentation will feature a selection of highlight clips, bringing together personal memories, professional insights, and firsthand perspectives from an extraordinary group of participants connected to Gropius, his family, and the broader Modernist movement. Purchase tickets online ($15 for Historic New England members, $25 for nonmembers). Questions? Email whubbard@historicnewengland.org.

Live at Lincoln Center concert

The First Parish’s “Live in Lincoln Center” series starts the season with “In Dedication: French Music for Voice, Cello and Piano” on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 4:00pm in the stone church. Peer behind the notes of masterpieces like Debussy’s cello sonata and Fauré’s Venetian songs to learn how musical dedications immortalized the close personal relationships between players, composers, professors — and one fascinating princess. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased below or at the door (in advance is recommended). Purchase tickets online or at the door, though advance purchase is recommended.

FELS Thanksgiving pie fundraiser

FELS, the Foundation for Educators at Lincoln-Sudbury, is sponsoring its annual Thanksgiving pie sale featuring dessert choices made by Tom Fosnot and Ruth-Anne Adams, parents of LSRHS graduates and owner/chefs of The Hyve. Order on the FELS website now through Monday, Nov. 16. Pick-up will be Tuesday, Nov. 24 from 3:00–5:00pm at Bemis Hall in Lincoln or at L-S near the auditorium and front entrance. Pies can also be purchased as a gift for L-S faculty and staff and/or as a donation to the Lincoln or Sudbury fire and police departments or food pantries. All gifted and donated pies will be delivered by FELS to their respective recipients. Don’t need a pie this Thanksgiving? Please consider a donation to FELS, founded in 2000 by then-Lincoln-Sudbury parent Peter von Mertens that awards enrichment grants to L-S faculty and staff to pursue their professional and personal interests and passions. Questions? Email Nancy Marshall at nancy@FELSgrant.org.