On Thursday, June 3 at 7 p.m., MetroWest Climate Solutions will host a discussion on PFAS, a class of toxic chemicals found in everyday products and drinking water. For more information and to register for the webinar, visit metrowestclimatesolutions.org.
Speakers will include Dr. Laurel Schaider, senior scientist at the Silent Spring Institute, and Laura Spark, senior policy advocate for Clean Water Action. The session will be moderated by Elizabeth Saunders, Massachusetts State Director at Clean Water. They will discuss the health problems that PFAS can cause, the products they are typically used in, how they get into drinking water, and how people in MetroWest can try to reduce their exposure. The session will also explore legislation pending in Massachusetts to eliminate PFAS from consumer products such as food packaging.
MetroWest Climate Solutions is a partnership between First Parish in Wayland, First Parish Church in Weston, First Parish in Lincoln, the Congregational Church of Weston, and other communities and individuals. Its mission is to share strategies for moving towards a low- and no-carbon-based society and economy and to suggest activities that enable individuals to help bring about solutions.
Join the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable to sit witness to survivors’ expressions of intimate partner violence through art, music, poetry, and spoken word. “Can You Hear Me Now? Survivors Journey Through the Healing Process Using Expressive Arts” takes place on Tuesday, June 8 from 3:00–4:30 p.m. via Zoom. The expressive arts are a profound, therapeutic outlet for those who are processing their experiences of trauma and abuse. In addition, they provide a deeper, more powerful experience for all of us who are working to better understand this insidious dynamic. Registration is required; click here or go to www.domesticviolenceroundtable.org. The program will not be recorded due to privacy considerations.
Codman Community Farm is offering a delicious summer dinner featuring Codman-grown proteins and veggies, s’mores, and songs around the bonfire with family and friends on Friday, June 18 from 5:30–7 p.m. Tickets $16 (advance purchase required). Please park at the corner lot or along Codman Road. BYOB. Headlamps and bug repellent recommended; masks optional. Rain date: June 19. This event is being held in lieu of the annual BBQ & campout, which is planned for 2022. Questions? Email lisherbert@gmail.com.
Fresh farm produce, pastries, fabrics, arts and crafts, and more. Vendor earnings can be kept or given to a local charity, as many opt to do. For more information, email Bill Huss at billhuss53@gmail.com or Tom Flint at the_flint@hotmail.com.
The Lincoln-Sudbury Friends of Music will hold its virtual annual meeting on Tuesday, June 15 at 7 p.m. All community members, especially parents of music students, are invited. Meet fellow music program supporters, get questions answered, and learn about opportunities to get involved. To attend the meeting email receive the Zoom link and password, email lsfriendsofmusic@gmail.com.
Into the Fire, 1861-1896 — an episode of the PBS series The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross (2013) featuring Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Learn more and view the trailer on Kanopy here. Register for the film screening on Zoom here. Please contact Kate at ktranquada@minlib.net with any questions.
Fresh farm produce, pastries, fabrics, arts and crafts, and more. Vendor earnings can be kept or given to a local charity, as many opt to do. For more information, email Bill Huss at billhuss53@gmail.com or Tom Flint at the_flint@hotmail.com.
Miss Juneteenth (2020). Learn more and view the trailer on Kanopy here. Register for the film screening on Zoom here. Please contact Robin at rrapoport@minlib.net with any questions.
Fresh farm produce, pastries, fabrics, arts and crafts, and more. Vendor earnings can be kept or given to a local charity, as many opt to do. For more information, email Bill Huss at billhuss53@gmail.com or Tom Flint at the_flint@hotmail.com.
- July 1 — Dzidzor: Poetry, music and African folklore
- July 15 — Zaira Meneses and Friends: San Jarocho music
- July 29 — The Kevin Harris Project: Jazz trio blending the traditional and contemporary
- August 5 — Ezekiel’s Wheels Klezmer Band: Engaging, contemporary Jewish music
Performances will take place on the lawn at deCordova at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 fo adults and $15 for children; click here to purchase. Please bring a picnic blanket or chairs if desired. In case of rain, performances will be rescheduled for a Thursday in August. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Lincoln Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Fresh farm produce, pastries, fabrics, arts and crafts, and more. Vendor earnings can be kept or given to a local charity, as many opt to do. For more information, email Bill Huss at billhuss53@gmail.com or Tom Flint at the_flint@hotmail.com.
Fresh farm produce, pastries, fabrics, arts and crafts, and more. Vendor earnings can be kept or given to a local charity, as many opt to do. For more information, email Bill Huss at billhuss53@gmail.com or Tom Flint at the_flint@hotmail.com.
For details, see the library’s kids and parents page. Questions? Email dleopold@minlib.net or call 781-259-8465 x4.
- July 1 — Dzidzor: Poetry, music and African folklore
- July 15 — Zaira Meneses and Friends: San Jarocho music
- July 29 — The Kevin Harris Project: Jazz trio blending the traditional and contemporary
- August 5 — Ezekiel’s Wheels Klezmer Band: Engaging, contemporary Jewish music
Performances will take place on the lawn at deCordova at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 fo adults and $15 for children; click here to purchase. Please bring a picnic blanket or chairs if desired. In case of rain, performances will be rescheduled for a Thursday in August. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Lincoln Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Fresh farm produce, pastries, fabrics, arts and crafts, and more. Vendor earnings can be kept or given to a local charity, as many opt to do. For more information, email Bill Huss at billhuss53@gmail.com or Tom Flint at the_flint@hotmail.com.
Fresh farm produce, pastries, fabrics, arts and crafts, and more. Vendor earnings can be kept or given to a local charity, as many opt to do. For more information, email Bill Huss at billhuss53@gmail.com or Tom Flint at the_flint@hotmail.com.
- July 1 — Dzidzor: Poetry, music and African folklore
- July 15 — Zaira Meneses and Friends: San Jarocho music
- July 29 — The Kevin Harris Project: Jazz trio blending the traditional and contemporary
- August 5 — Ezekiel’s Wheels Klezmer Band: Engaging, contemporary Jewish music
Performances will take place on the lawn at deCordova at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 fo adults and $15 for children; click here to purchase. Please bring a picnic blanket or chairs if desired. In case of rain, performances will be rescheduled for a Thursday in August. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Lincoln Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.