Do you know about the great waterworks controversy? Or what happened on June 17, 1844 that made it important in Lincoln history? If so, come compete in the Lincoln History Trivia Extravaganza on Wednesday, July 17 at 1 p.m. at Bemis Hall. The questions will be written by Jack MacLean, who will also judge using his book A Rich Harvest: The History, Buildings, and People of Lincoln. You can compete or simply sit and watch. Prizes will be awarded.
The Parks and Recreation Department’s summer concerts all feature a cookout to benefit Cops For Kids with Cancer. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. at the Codman Pool. Pool use for nonmembers during the show is $5 per person. Concerts will be cancelled or rescheduled for rain; check www.LincolnRec.com for updates.
- June 26 — Dadda
- July 10 — The Nays
- July 17 — Knock on Wood
- July 24 — Southbound Train
If you are a veteran or spouse who needs in-home care or you know someone who is, please come to Bemis Hall on Thursday, July 18 at 10:15 a.m. when Lincoln’s veterans services officer, Peter Harvell, will explain the Aid and Attendance Veterans Benefit. These benefits will pay for in-home care, such as that provided by visiting nurses, so that veterans and spouses can age in place.
Music in the Courtyard features music in the sculpture park’s Café Courtyard on Thursdays starting July 11 from 6:30–8 p.m. (doors at 6:00). Sip some wine, savor a brew, enjoy a snack, and enjoy performances by local musicians Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. In case of rain, performances will take place inside the café. Outdoor seating is limited to 50, so advance purchase is recommended.
- July 11 — Dan Blakeslee
- July 18 — Michael Tarbox
- July 25 — Dadda
- August 1 — Notorious
- August 8 — Jenny Riddle with Eric Faulkner
- August 15 — Lisa Bastoni
- August 22 — Sarah Blacker
Do you wish you could be a hive camper at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum? This summer, adults you can come to camp, too. Adult Hive was designed by request from parents and others wishing that camp weren’t just for kids. Come to one or both afternoons of collaborative art making immersed in nature on Fridays, July 19 and 26 from 1–4 p.m. For ages 16+. Click here to sign up.
The Parks and Recreation Department’s summer concerts all feature a cookout to benefit Cops For Kids with Cancer. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. at the Codman Pool. Pool use for nonmembers during the show is $5 per person. Concerts will be cancelled or rescheduled for rain; check www.LincolnRec.com for updates.
- June 26 — Dadda
- July 10 — The Nays
- July 17 — Knock on Wood
- July 24 — Southbound Train
Have you made your reservation to sail away on July 25 to experience the fascinating sagas of the legendary New Hampshire and Maine seacoast? Remember that the trip will depart Donelan’s parking lot at 9:45 a.m. and return about 6:30 p.m. The Isles of Shoals are an intriguing archipelago of nine islands steeped with history. On the three-hour cruise, accompanied by a local historian, you will see up close the workings of Portsmouth Harbor, a unique working port with tugboats, tankers, the nation’s oldest active naval yard, the closed castle-like prison known as “the Alcatraz of the East,” the quaint Olde Port waterfront, a famous grand resort hotel, historic forts, and lighthouses. On the way up to Portsmouth you will stop for lunch at Warren’s Lobster House in Kittery, Maine. As the tour is mainly by ship, walking is minimal and steady sea legs are all that is required. The non-refundable cost of the trip is $59, lunch included. The trip is full, so please call Donna Rizzo at 781-257-5050 to be put on the waiting list. The deadline to reserve is July 5.
The Commons in Lincoln, Right-at-Home In Home Care and Assistance, and the Lincoln Council on Aging invite those with dementia and their family, friends, and caregivers to the free Lincoln Memory Café on Thursday, July 25 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the main building of The Commons in Lincoln. Enjoy entertainment by Stradella, Tony D’Eramo, the strolling accordion player, delightful refreshments, and time for fun and socializing. Future Memory Cafés will be held on the fourth Thursday of each month (but not in August) from 10:30 a.m to noon at the Commons. Contact Amy Gagne of Right at Home In Home Care and Assistance, 781-275-1400 or amy@rightathomecare.com or the Council on Aging at 781-259-8811 for more information.
Music in the Courtyard features music in the sculpture park’s Café Courtyard on Thursdays starting July 11 from 6:30–8 p.m. (doors at 6:00). Sip some wine, savor a brew, enjoy a snack, and enjoy performances by local musicians Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. In case of rain, performances will take place inside the café. Outdoor seating is limited to 50, so advance purchase is recommended.
- July 11 — Dan Blakeslee
- July 18 — Michael Tarbox
- July 25 — Dadda
- August 1 — Notorious
- August 8 — Jenny Riddle with Eric Faulkner
- August 15 — Lisa Bastoni
- August 22 — Sarah Blacker
The GRALTA Foundation offers its third annual Israel/Palestine summer film series on Thursdays evenings and Sunday afternoons starting on Thursday, June 20. All films will be shown in the downstairs screening room in Bemis Hall. There is no charge, and light refreshments will be served. There will be an opportunity for discussion following each film.
Do you wish you could be a hive camper at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum? This summer, adults you can come to camp, too. Adult Hive was designed by request from parents and others wishing that camp weren’t just for kids. Come to one or both afternoons of collaborative art making immersed in nature on Fridays, July 19 and 26 from 1–4 p.m. For ages 16+. Click here to sign up.
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary’s Friday evening music series invites people of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate local music, local food, and community-based environmental action starting on Friday, June 28. The eclectic mix of folk, bluegrass, Americana, and rock throughout the summer is sure to have something for everyone.
In addition to live music, the concert series will feature various lawn games and climate-related activities for kids and adults to learn how they can make a difference in their own communities. Concert goers are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and a picnic dinner to relax on the lawn and enjoy the music. Ice cream and nonalcoholic beverages will be available for sale.
All shows are from 6–9 p.m. (the lawn opens at 5:30). Tickets are $15 for adults age 13 and older and free for children 12 and under (maximum $45 per family). Click here to purchase tickets.
- June 28 — Sweet Wednesday
- July 12 —Billy Wylder
- July 26 — Dirty Water Brass Band (July 27 rain date)
- August 9 — Kat Chapman Band (August 10 rain date)
- August 30 — Sarah Mendelsohn
Unleash your creativity using your own hands and pottery tools provided to build inspired clay sculptures at Date Night Clay Sculpture Workshop on Friday, July 26 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. We supply project ideas, materials, instruction, and hands-on assistance—and fire your pieces for you after the workshop. All levels welcome. No ceramic experience necessary. For ages 18+. If you like, bring a picnic to enjoy in the park before class. Click here to sign up.
Codman Community Farms will host an open house on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m.–noon, with tours of the farm, cold drinks in the barn, and a chance for Q&A with CCF staff and board members. It’s a great chance to learn more about the farm and how it produces meat and eggs using sustainable, ethical practices. The farm store will be selling pasture-raised chicken, eggs, beef, pork, raspberries, and vegetables.
Walking tours leave from the main barn next to the farm store starting at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Longer and shorter routes will be available. RSVP on the farm’s Facebook page or by emailing jon@codmanfarm.org.
The GRALTA Foundation offers its third annual Israel/Palestine summer film series on Thursdays evenings and Sunday afternoons starting on Thursday, June 20. All films will be shown in the downstairs screening room in Bemis Hall. There is no charge, and light refreshments will be served. There will be an opportunity for discussion following each film.
Anyone 60 and over whose income is below about $22,400 for a single person or $31,300 for a couple may be eligible for the Farmer’s Market Coupon Program, which provides free coupons worth $25 that can be redeemed at some local farmer’s markets. A limited number of coupons will be given to eligible seniors on a first come, first served basis from 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Bemis Hall or 1–3 p.m. at the Lincoln Woods Community Room, 50 Wells Road, on Monday, July 29. For more information, call Emily at 781-259-8811.
Anyone 60 and over whose income is below about $22,400 for a single person or $31,300 for a couple may be eligible for the Farmer’s Market Coupon Program, which provides free coupons worth $25 that can be redeemed at some local farmer’s markets. A limited number of coupons will be given to eligible seniors on a first come, first served basis from 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Bemis Hall or 1–3 p.m. at the Lincoln Woods Community Room, 50 Wells Road, on Monday, July 29. For more information, call Emily at 781-259-8811.
The Lincoln Conservation Commission’s own Tom Gumbart is a creative and skilled nature photographer, catching through his camera views of wildlife — plants, insects, and animals — that will amaze and amuse you! Come see some of Tom’s favorite nature photos on Monday, July 29 at 1 p.m. here at Bemis Hall. You’ll come away with a new appreciation for the natural world all around us.