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April – July 2024 Apr – Jul 2024
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Apr
23
Tue
2024
Thoreau-themed poetry event
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Apr 23 @ 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm

The Walden Woods Project is hosting “Thoreau and the Miracle of Poetry: An Earth Day, Birthday, and National Poetry Month Celebration” on Tuesday, April 23 at 6:15 p.m. Join us and three contemporary poets who will read from their work in the spirit of Thoreau. A wine and cheese reception with the poets will precede the reading. Click here to register. Sponsored by The Commons in Lincoln.

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Categories: arts conservation
Apr
29
Mon
2024
Case Studies of Home Heating and Ventilation System Upgrades
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Apr 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Do you need fresh air in winter without opening the window? Would you like air conditioning in the same unit that heats your home? Ants Hartman will share three heating and ventilation systems he has installed along with his emphasis on maintenance for longevity in “Three Unique Case Studies of Home Heating and Ventilation System Upgrades” on Monday, April 29 at 7 p.m. Click here to register for the Zoom link.

The Getting to Zero Series is hosted by CFREE, a working group of Lincoln’s Green Energy Committee. 

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Categories: conservation
May
9
Thu
2024
Author talk: “From the Sidelines to the Finish Line”
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May 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

What’s something you always wanted to do but weren’t able? Author Emily Falcon was held back by her heart condition until she was 35, but now she can run races. Her memoir, From the Sidelines to the Finish Line: A Chronic Illness Survivor’s Challenges and Everyday Triumphs is a story of survival and how her physical situation shaped and limited her. She intends this story to be a helpful resource to families, caregivers, and physicians who want to gain insight into a patient’s point of view.

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May
10
Fri
2024
L-S Boosters golf classic
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May 10 @ 7:45 am – 12:00 pm

The 18th annual L-S Boosters Golf Classic fundraiser kicks off on Friday, May 10 at 7:45 a.m. (breakfast and registration starting at 6:45 a.m.) at the Wayland Country Club (121 Old Sudbury Rd., Wayland. Money raised from this event goes directly to benefit L-S athletic teams at all levels. Over the years, the Boosters have approved grants averaging $50,000 per year totaling over $1.5 million. Click here to register to play, be a sponsor, or come to a post-golf lunch. Raffle tickets are also available online through Wednesday, May 8 at 8 p.m. Click here to purchase raffle tickets. 

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Categories: charity/volunteer recreation
May
11
Sat
2024
Battle Road BioBlitz (#1 of 10 events)
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May 11 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

The Battle Road BioBlitz at Minute Man National Historical Park from Saturday, May 11 to Friday, May 17 will engage scientists, naturalists, and the interested public to survey and document as many species as possible within a designated time period. The 10 free events at various times and locations — including Amphibians and Aquatic Organisms, Battle Road Botanizing, Biodiversity at Dusk, Pollinators and Plants, and Quest for Uncommon Species — take place at various locations and times at the park; sign up for one or several (space is limited). Click here to register or view the entire collection on Eventbrite. 

Co-sponsored by MMNHP and Friends of MMNHP; the towns of Concord, Lexington, and Lincoln; the Concord and Lincoln Land Conservation Trusts; the Brookline Bird Club, and Zoo New England. Questions? Contact Margie Brown at margie_coffin_brown@nps.gov. 

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Poetry reading with Linda Lamenza
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May 11 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for a poetry reading with Lincln resident Linda Lamenza, a poet and literacy specialist for Lincoln Public Schools. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, and her chapbook, Left-Handed Poetry, was a finalist for Hunger Mountain’s May Day Mountain Chapbook Series. Feast of the Seven Fishes, her first full-length book, is forthcoming.

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May
15
Wed
2024
E-bike demo
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May 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Lincoln’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, along with the Lincoln School, and MassDOT’s Safe Routes to School program, will host an e-bike demo in partnership with Wheelworks on Wednesday, May 15 at 6 p.m. in the Brooks Gym.

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Categories: conservation educational
May
29
Wed
2024
“Chomsky and Me” author discussion
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May 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Author Bev Stohl ran the office of renowned linguist and social critic Noam Chomsky for nearly two and a half decades. Chomsky and Me: A Memoir is her account of those years, working next to a man described by the New York Times as “arguably the most important intellectual alive today.” There will be time for Q&A.

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May
30
Thu
2024
Climate bills in the Mass. legislature
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May 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

MetroWest Climate Solutions will host a webinar focusing on climate change. To register for either, visit metrowestclimatesolutions.org.

On Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m.,will look at climate-related bills currently under discussion at the State House. Massachusetts has a mandate to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050, so the State Legislature must pass legislation on multiple fronts to make this goal a reality. Casey Bowers, Action Fund Executive Director for the Environmental League of Massachusetts, is responsible for creating and executing the strategy to ensure the policy priorities we need pass the legislature. She will discuss some of the most significant bills before the legislature and their potential impact. The legislative session ends on July 31 so this is the perfect time to reach out to elected representatives to encourage their support for critical climate bills.

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Jun
5
Wed
2024
Climate change in New England
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Jun 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

New England is currently warming faster than the global average and annual precipitation has increased along with severe rainstorms. Join MetroWest Climate Solutions for their second program on the effects of climate change on Wednesday, June 5 at 7 p.m. when Professor Stephen Young explains the science behind New England’s warming and what impacts this warming is already creating and will create in the future. To register, visit metrowestclimatesolutions.org.

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Jun
6
Thu
2024
“Hikes through History”
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Jun 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

“Hikes Through History” with author and adventurer Alison O’Leary provides a sampling of fun and interesting hikes in eastern Massachusetts from her Appalachian Mountain Club guidebook Best Day Hikes Near Boston. The program on Thursday, June 6 from 7–8 p.m. talks about the history of the land we hike on, including the people and historic events that shaped our parks and open spaces. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Library. Registration required; click here.

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“Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: Low-Hanging Fruit and Food Choices”
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Jun 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

A significant amount of our carbon footprint is generated by the foods we consume. Join Charles Sizer and Vicky Diadiuk at Town Hall or on Zoom on Thursday, June 6 at 7 p.m. as they provide insight on the carbon footprint of your diet and how you can reduce greenhouse gases while also eating a healthier diet in “Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: Low-Hanging Fruit and Food Choices.” In-person attendees can take part in a tasting after the lecture that will compare similar foods prepared with different technologies that impact carbon footprint. To register for the Zoom link, click here. This program, part of the “Getting to Zero” series, is hosted by CFREE (Carbon-Free Residential, Everything Electric), a working group of the Lincoln Green Energy Committee.

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Jun
10
Mon
2024
Sports fair for rising freshmen
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Jun 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

For families of rising ninth-graders who’s interested in playing a sport at L-S next year, there will be a sports fair on Monday, June 10 from 6–7 p.m. in the high school gyms. Meet coaches and athletes from every L-S sports team and program. For more information, email athletic_director@lsrhs.net.

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Categories: kids recreation
Book talk: “Suffrage Song”
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Jun 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Hear author Caitlin Cass discuss her book, Suffrage Song: The Haunted History of Gender, Race and Voting Rights in the U.S. Part graphic novel, part map of the suffrage movement, this book tells the story of the fight for the right to vote by women from the very beginning. Click here to register.

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Categories: books history
Jun
12
Wed
2024
Summer Reading Challenge kickoff and book sale
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Jun 12 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Children are invited to the library for balloon sculpting (balloons for ages 3+), crafts and other fun, ice cream, and a magic show by Ed Popielarczyk at 4 p.m. Learn about the library’s summer reading program and pick up reading challenge forms. The Friends of the Lincoln Library (FOLL) will also be holding a sale of used children’s books for kids ag 5-12 priced from 50 cents to $2.00. 

No registration required. The event will move indoors in the event of inclement weather. Funding provided by FOLL.

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Getting to Zero #9: Embodied Carbon
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Jun 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
What do you know about embodied, upfront, or operational carbon? Why is this topic fundamental to the issues of climate change? Find out on Wednesday, June 12 at 7 p.m. when CFREE (a working group of the Lincoln Green Energy Committee) will host a Zoom event with Tim Lock, an expert on the issues of emissions and carbon that are fundamental to the discussion of climate change and what we can do to reduce our impact. Tim is the managing partner of OPAL Architects, a Maine firm that focuses on sustainable design and high-performance homes. He has also advised the White House on climate policy and the impacts of carbon on the planet. To receive a link for the Zoom event or recording afterwards, click here.
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Jun
23
Sun
2024
LLCT annual meeting + owls
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Jun 23 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust at our Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 23 at 4 p.m. at the Lincoln School’s learning commons. After LLCT members vote in the business meeting, Mark and Marcia Wilson from Eyes on Owls will lead a program where attendees can meet six live owls up close. This live animal program can be enjoyed by people of all ages (5+ is recommended) and young naturalists will be invited to sit on the floor at the front of the room.

After the owl program, LLCT will host a burrito dinner from the Tack Room in the adjacent dining commons. Burritos will be prepared in advance, so we are asking participants to RSVP so we can plan accordingly. Suggested donation for the burrito dinner is $10/person. Click here to learn more and RSVP.

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Categories: conservation food kids
Jun
26
Wed
2024
Virtual Q&A: “The Library of Borrowed Hearts”
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Jun 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The transformative power of books helps us connect with those around us. Author Lucy Gilmore discusses her book The Library of Borrowed Hearts, the follow-up to The Lonely Hearts Book Club. We’ll be chatting about these heartwarming novels about some of our favorite things: friendship, books, and how important it is to find the family you were always meant to have. Register here.

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Jun
29
Sat
2024
Splash, Mash, Dash Kids’ Triathlon 
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Jun 29 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Lincoln’s Splash, Mash, Dash Kids’ Triathlon is back on Saturday, June 29 for its 20th year. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Codman Pool. Kids ages 5-14 are invited to participate. Race distances are as follows:

  • Ages 5-6:  25m swim (1 length), quarter-mile run (no bike portion)
  • Ages 7-8:  25m swim (1 length), one-mile bike ride, half-mile run
  • Ages 9-10: 50m swim (2 lengths), two-mile bike; half-mile run
  • Ages 11-12: 75m swim (3 lengths), two-bike, 3/4-mile run
  • Ages 13-14: 150m swim (6 lengths), four-mile bike, 1 mile run

Racers ages 8 and younger are individually accompanied by a guard in the water. Click here to register ($35 includes a t-shirt and a finisher’s medal). Pick up packets on Friday, June 28 from 12:30–6: p.m. in Hartwell Pod B. Volunteers are also needed during the race; email ginger.reiner@gmail.com if you can help.

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Jul
3
Wed
2024
July 4 events
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Jul 3 @ 8:30 am – Jul 4 @ 7:00 pm

See the July 2 News Acorns for details.

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Categories: recreation
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