The First Parish in Lincoln’s Racial Justice Advocates invite residents to “Food for Thought” on Wednesday, Nov. 8. They will serve a simple supper at 5:30 p.m. in the parish house followed by a presentation and discussion on “Challenges and Hopes for Racial Equity in Maternal Health Care: What’s Happening in Boston.” The speaker will be Mariane McPherson, co-chair of the Neighborhood Birth Center board and is a Senior Director at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Roxbury. Reservations appreciated for dinner and required for childcare. Suggested donation: $10. Click here to RSVP.
Come to a special community supper for all ages offering a chance to enjoy a simple meal together, and learn and talk with each other at “Food for Thought: Maternal Health Equity” on Wednesday, Nov. 8 hosted by Racial Justice Advocates at the First Parish in Lincoln. Supper prepared by FPL chefs at 5:30 p.m., discussion from 6:30–8 p.m. Speakers include Marianna McPherson from the Neighborhood Birth Center in Roxbury. Reservations appreciated for dinner and required for childcare; form will be posted soon here.
Go into the woods with Farrington Nature Linc Educator and Program Manager Meg Ito to look for “Signs of Animals” on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 2–3:30 p.m. Expect to see some real animal bones, skins, and other signs as part of this workshop (including an introduction to local wildlife and a 45-minute walk around the site) featuring animal track cards and a small piece of snake skin home. Click here to purchase tickets ($25–$45).
The Lincoln-based GRALTA Foundation will host two showings of “The Law and the Prophets,” a documentary with commentary by an A-list of diverse and respected authorities on Holy Land history and conditions as they existed until just a few weeks ago. Boston College sociology professor Eve Spangler will lead a post-film discussion. Screenings will take place on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 1:30 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Bemis Hall. Depending on audience size, it will either be in the first-floor map room or in the second-floor meeting hall. Please let us know if you plan to attend and on which day. Click here for more information.
Dr. Martin Briggs will speak about Lincoln’s watersheds, drinking supply sources including private wells, and how all the sources and uses of water in Lincoln interrelate and impact both the water supply and the ecosystems supported by water systems as part of Lincoln’s Hydrology Speaker Series on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 7–8:30 p.m. on Zoom. Briggs works for the U.S. Geological Survey on a wide range of hydrological issues resulting from climate and hydrogeological terrain. Sponsored by the Water Commission, the Conservation Commission, the Agricultural Commission, and the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust. Click here for the Zoom link (meeting ID: 847 6287 6266; passcode: 269586).
The Lincoln-based GRALTA Foundation will host two showings of “The Law and the Prophets,” a documentary with commentary by an A-list of diverse and respected authorities on Holy Land history and conditions as they existed until just a few weeks ago. Boston College sociology professor Eve Spangler will lead a post-film discussion. Screenings will take place on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 1:30 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Bemis Hall. Depending on audience size, it will either be in the first-floor map room or in the second-floor meeting hall. Please let us know if you plan to attend and on which day. Click here for more information.
Mothers Out Front – Lincoln invites residents to a virtual meeting about HCA rezoning on Monday, Nov. 27 at noon. Select Board member Jennifer Glass will review how the process has unfolded, talk through the five options, and review the voting process to be used at the December 2 Town Meeting. This will be followed by a discussion by Mothers Out Front members regarding the climate and environmental justice considerations of the various options. Click here for the Zoom link (passcode: 593789).
Join the team at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to engage with thought leaders in climate advocacy, architecture, design, and the arts. Miranda Massie, founder and executive director of the Climate Museum in New York, will be the keynote speaker. Advance registration is encouraged; donation suggested but not required (free for students).
The Lincoln School PTO will host the first annual Lincoln Holiday Green Market, a community yard sale just in time for the holidays, on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Reed Gym. Socialize with neighbors and come find unique gifts at this multi-table indoor market. Discover new-to-you toys, home goods, and gadgets at a great price while normalizing second-hand giving and saving items from landfills.
On Thursday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m., join an online talk with critical care neurologist Jonathan Rosand, M.D. about brain care and brain health prevention with an emphasis on lifestyle behaviors and modifications that can help delay or prevent the incidence of dementia and late-in-life depression. Click here to register for the Zoom link.
Insight Seminars is sponsoring a dance party for adults and older teens on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 6–10 p.m. in Bemis Hall. Insight is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the wellness and life satisfaction of all people through the processes of learning, uplift, and growth that sponsors seminars in Boston and other locations. Please bring a snack-type finger food (no dishes or silverware needed) or beverage to share if you like (no alcohol please). Questions? Contact Stephanie Kramp at 978-460-4891 or stephkramp@yahoo.com.
Clinical psychologist and parent coach Dr. Rachel Kramer will speak on “Building Routines and Rituals to Support Independence” on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Dewey Gallery at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. She will give a presentation followed by a Q&A session.
Julie Brogan and Susan Ryan of American Promise will explain the proposed For Our Freedom amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which aims to reduce the influence of money in American politics and elections, on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 3 p.m. in the Lincoln Public Library to learn about the For Our Freedom amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Brogan, a Lincoln resident, is Senior Legal Fellow with the nonpartisan democracy reform group.
Join us on a guided hike around the trails of Mt. Misery as we look for tracks and other signs of life to understand how our local wildlife survives New England winters. We look for the presence of a variety of animals, including beaver activity, to learn how they spend stretches of winter under the ice. This family-friendly hike will be guided by the Lincoln Conservation Department. Click here to register. Part of Winter Carnival 2024.
Come in out of the cold and learn some easy yoga stretches and poses as well as meditation techniques at First Parish in Lincoln’s Stone Church auditorium. Kids and adults welcome! Part of Winter Carnival 2024.
February 7 at 7:30 p.m., Bemis Hall
February 11 at 2 p.m., Lincoln Public Library
This film by Jewish-Israeli director Shimon Dotan traces the history of Israeli settlements in the West Bank (a clear violation of international law by an occupying power) that began in 1967 and continues to this day at an accelerating pace. The settlement population now tops 850,000 (including East Jerusalem) and has mythologized the touted “two-state solution.” Watch the trailer.
February 7 at 7:30 p.m., Bemis Hall
February 11 at 2 p.m., Lincoln Public Library
This film by Jewish-Israeli director Shimon Dotan traces the history of Israeli settlements in the West Bank (a clear violation of international law by an occupying power) that began in 1967 and continues to this day at an accelerating pace. The settlement population now tops 850,000 (including East Jerusalem) and has mythologized the touted “two-state solution.” Watch the trailer.
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Please join the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable for a Zoom presentation on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. where teen panelists will highlight what is important to them and what they want adults and peers to know about relationships, media consumption, trust, and boundaries. Attendees are encouraged to wear orange to show your support for teen dating violence awareness. For more information, email infodvrt@gmail.com.
Lincoln resident Edwin Tam shares about Lunar New Year, which is one of the most important celebrations in East and Southeast Asia. The new year is celebrated with family reunions, food, and gifts. What are the lucky foods eaten this time of year? Have you heard it’s the year of the dragon? What does that symbolize?