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Blood drive to benefit Boston Children’s Hospital

On Tuesday, May 13 from 10:00am-5:00pm, the Doo family (which is grateful for the donations that were available during their daughter’s multiple brain surgeries) and their Brain Games fundraiser will host a blood drive for Boston Children’s Hospital. Registration takes place inside the First Parish stone church, with the bloodmobile parked outside on Bedford Road. The drive is open to anyone able to donate, not just the Lincoln community. As a bonus, Boston Children’s will give each donor a cooler bag with a few Brain Games goodies inside. Sign up here to donate.

SSEF postpones gala due to immigration concerns

South Sudanese Enrichment for Families (SSEF) has decided to postpone the May 17 celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Massachusetts arrival of the “lost” boys and girls from Sudan. The event was planned to share their tremendous accomplishments. In light of the controversies around immigration, there is heightened confusion and concern within the South Sudanese community. SSEF has made the decision to postpone the event, but the online auction will go forward — keep checking the SSEF website or call 781-322-0063 for more information.

From SSEF Executive Director Susan Winship and board co-chair Ababa Abiem: “We are committed to rescheduling this celebration for a later date. If tickets were already purchased, you will receive an email with more information. In the meantime, a Legal Assistance Fund has been created to help those in need of immigration legal advice. We truly appreciate your support and commitment to our community as we navigate this situation. We look forward to celebrating with you at a future date. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at Susanwinship@comcast.net or aabiem@gmail.com.”

Donate items for new playground

Magic Garden Children’s Center is creating a new playground and looking to fill it with gently used treasures. Specifically, they are looking for:

• Bricks, old hardware parts (door knobs, latches, locks), small wheels from wagons, bikes, etc.
• Metal baking pans, kitchen utensils, large spoons, measuring cups, whisks, ladles, bowls
• PVC pipes and fittings, outdoor instruments, wind chimes
• Outdoor paint brushes
• Plexiglass or plastic panels

Email Camie Petri (camille.petri@gmail.com) for donation pickup.

Coming up from the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust

Volunteer work day at Twin Pond
Friday, May 9 from 1:00-3:00pm
Join other volunteers to help clear woody introduced plants from the forest understory. RSVP here.

LLCT pollinator plant sale
Sunday, May 18 from 11:00am-1:00pm, Lincoln Station
Native perennials and shrubs that support wild pollinators and promote gardens that bloom throughout the season and offer nectar and pollen resources to bumblebees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds. More about the sale and plant list.

Family invasive plant walk
Saturday, May 17 from 1:00-3:00pm
Join LLCT and Danielle Proulx for a fun and educational kids’ program. Young nature detectives will play games, hear stories, and head out on a guided nature walk to track down non native plants. Geared towards elementary-aged children. Learn more and RSVP here.

LLCT and COAHS noticing walks
Space is still available on the May 21, June 3, and June 18 Noticing Walks. Join a group of nature-lovers exploring Lincoln’s trails. RSVP here.

Become a hospice volunteer

Care Dimensions, the region’s largest provider of hospice care, will hold online training classes for those interested in becoming volunteers for the nonprofit organization. You can make a difference in a patient’s life by:

• Engaging in a shared interest or hobby
• Helping with letter-writing or life review
• Visiting with your approved dog
• Reading to the patient
• Listening and by providing a supportive, comforting presence

Volunteers visit patients in their homes, in facilities, and at our hospice houses. If patient visits are not the right fit, you can volunteer in other ways, such as providing administrative office support or making check-in phone calls to current patients or bereaved family members. Training will be held via Zoom on Mondays and Wednesdays, June 2-18, from 9:00-11:00am (register by Friday, May 23). For more information or to register, click here or email VolunteerInfo@CareDimensions.org.

Council on Aging & Human Services events in May

Coming up on Fridays in May 12:30pm in Bemis Hall (see the May COA&HS newsletter for details):

• May 9 — A Visit with Isabella Stewart Gardner
• May 16 — Unusual Plants of Lincoln and Beyond
• May 23 — Film: “American Sniper”
• May 30 — Should I Stay or Should I Go? Exploring the Options (part 3)

Also at the COA&HS: a jazz concert with Jim Mazzy on Thursday, May 22 at 2:00pm in Bemis Hall.

Food Project seedling sale

The Food Project will have a seedling sale on Saturday, May 17 from 11:00am–2:00pm at its Baker Bridge Road field (90 Concord Rd, Lincoln).

Coming up at Codman Community Farms

Click on an event title for details.

• Volunteer — Every other Saturday and every Tuesday, 9:00–11:00am. All ages welcome; advance signup required.
• Kids Archaeology Dig: Codman Farm Before Time — Sunday, May 18, 3:30-4:30pm
• Sunday Supper — Sunday, May 18, 4:30-6:30pm
• Farm to Table Brunch and Tour — Saturday, May 31, 9:00-11:00am
• Club Codman — Saturday, May 31, 8:00-11:00pm
• Codman Campout and Chili Night — Saturday, June 14, 4:30-7:00pm
• Summer Barn Buddies — July 28 – August 1 (weeklong class for ages 3-8), 9:00am-12:00pm

Pair of Gropius House special events

Join the 2025 birthday celebration in honor of the Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius on Saturday, May 17 from 6:30-9:00pm at the Gropius House. This 60’s themed party that continues a tradition of Bauhaus design-inspired revelry will honor both the birthday of Gropius and 40 years of the Gropius House as a public museum. Hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and live music. 1960s attire or adornment is optional. Advance ticket purchase encouraged ($80 for Historic New England members, $100 for nonmembers, $35 for students with ID). Call 617-994-6651 for more information. Thank you to the event’s key sponsor and Historic New England member Mark Allen.

The Children’s Creativity Festival, a collaboration with LincFam and Historic New England, takes place on Sunday, May 18 at the Gropius House from 3:00-5:00pm. Come to an open house and a hands-on celebration featuring art, music and dance in the sprit of the Bauhaus principles of experiential learning and creativity. The event is free and open to all. Contributions to support our organizations are appreciated.

Roadway & Traffic Committee vacancy

The Select Board invites applications from residents who would like to be considered for appointment to a one-year term to the Roadway & Traffic Committee (RTC), which acts in an advisory capacity to the Select Board and Superintendent of the Department of Public Works. It works in close collaboration with the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, which performs a separate but related role with a more concentrated focus on improving and expanding pedestrian and cyclist safety and connectivity throughout Lincoln.

Although not required, a background in planning, design and construction, project management, transportation planning, or traffic safety would be beneficial. The RTC meets about once a month in the mornings. Send a volunteer application and brief letter of interest to Peggy Elder, Select Board Administrative Assistant, at elderp@lincolntown.org by Monday, May 12.

Property tax exemption available

Seniors and low-income residents who live in Lincoln may be eligible for a Community Preservation Act tax exemption. The CPA tax is a surcharge of 3% of the property tax levied after the first $100,000 of the taxable residential assessed value of your home. Guidelines with adjusted household income limits:

• Seniors aged 60+ — $112,630 for a single person, $128,720 for two persons; add $16,090 for each additional person.
• Others under age 60 — $90,104 for a single person, $102,976 for two persons; add $12,872 for each additional person. For more information or to apply, please call Carlee at 781-259-8811.

Another Israel-Palestine film on tap

The GRALTA Foundation will sponsor two screenings of the Oscar-winning documentary “No Other Land” on Saturday, May 3 at 10:00am and 2:00pm, and Monday, May 5 at 7:00pm (all in Bemis Hall). Watch the trailer or click here for a review by the Guardian.

Walk Bike Roll to School Week

During Walk Bike Roll to School Week at the Lincoln School next week (May 5–9), students are encouraged to travel to and from school each day without a car and enjoy the benefits of fresh air, exercise, and an environment-friendly trip. Students who ride the bus will be dropped off at the end of Ballfield Road to walk in from there. Bike trains will leave from a few locations in town (details to follow on LincolnTalk). Click here to volunteer as a crossing guard or bike train leader

Softball league opening day

The Lincoln Co-ed Slow-pitch Softball League will hold an Opening Day event on Sunday, May 4 at 5:00pm at Codman Field with a casual pick-up game and a home run derby as well as contests for kids. All skill levels and awkward batting stances welcome. Equipment provided, including left-handed bats. To learn more and register for the league, click here. 

Screen Free Week for kids

Celebrate Screen Free Week in Lincoln in mid-May. The team at LincolnWait.com has organized a week of local activities including:

• “Fort-Night,” where families are invited for a fun-filled night of reading, games, and making blanket forts in the library on Monday, May 12 from 6:00–8:00pm. Complete the week-long Family Reading Adventure and earn a prize!
• Join a local walk leader from Lincoln Land Conservation Trust for a family nature walk on Tuesday, May 13 at 4:30pm. Registration required.
• Enjoy some popsicles and bubbles on the playground at an all-ages popsicle party with LincFam on Wednesday, May 14 at 4:00pm at the blue playground near Codman Pool while supplies last.
• Stop by Codman Community Farms all day on Thursday and Friday, May 15 and 16 to pick up your seed-starting kit with pots, seeds, soil, plant care information and a check-in journal (first come, first served).

Details and signups are at LincolnWait.com, where you can also read more about the “delay smartphone” pledge and the local chapter of the national Wait Until 8th organization. Learn more about Screen Free Week at ScreenFree.org and download resources including a 101 Activity Checklist and Screen-Free Bingo.

Jessa Piaia presents Isabella Stewart Gardner

Isabella Stewart Gardner reenactor Jessa Piaia will appear at the library on Friday, May 9 from 12:30–1:30pm in Bemis Hall. Known for her flamboyant manner and free-spirited ways, Gardner (1840–1924) became known as the first American “patroness of the arts” and her significant collection of Italian Renaissance art.

Lincoln Dems reschedule caucus

The Lincoln Democratic Town Committee (LDC) has rescheduled its caucus to elect state delegates from April 26 to Saturday, May 10 at Bemis Hall for the state convention (doors open at 9:30am and close at 10:15am). Six delegates and four alternates will represent Lincoln in Springfield on September 13. All are welcome, but only registered Democrats may vote. Youths age 16 and up, people with disabilities, people of color, veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community who aren’t elected as delegates or alternates are encouraged to apply at the caucus or online to be add-on delegates. Those interested in getting involved with the LDC may contact Travis Roland at travis89roland@gmail.com.

Sweetbriar stars at LOMA

Folk duo Sweetbriar will be the headliner at the next Lincoln Open Mic Acoustic (LOMA) on Monday, May 12 from 7–10 p.m. in Bemis Hall. LOMA is a monthly open mike night event with mikes and instrumental pickups suitable for individuals or small groups playing acoustic-style. Come and perform (contact loma3re@gmail.com to sign up) or just come listen to acoustic music and spoken word. Free admission.

Town now has EV chargers

The town has installed two electric vehicle Level 3 charging stations at Town Hall through a grant from Eversource and has been approved for two more to be installed at the municipal gravel lot at Lincoln Station. To use the chargers, download the SWTCH phone app (a flyer explaining how to get started can be found here.) The fee will be 35¢ per kilowatt hour.  A vehicle may stay plugged in until it’s fully charged; at that point, the user will be notified via the SWTCH app and will have a 30-minute grace period to move the vehicle. A loitering fee will be charged after the grace period of $1.00 per minute. The town enlisted the help of Beacon Integrated Solutions to set the charging rates; see the memo here.

Help clear invasives behind future community center

As part of the project to improve the space around the upcoming community center, residents are invited to help clear invasive plants behind the LEAP pod from 9:00am–noon on Saturday, April 19 and Monday, April 21, with a third session on Tuesday, April 22 if needed. Bring loppers, clippers, gloves and eye protection. Electric chain saws and clippers are also helpful. Fo more information, call Peter von Mertens at 781-259-8942.

Photo exhibition features Lincoln residents

Lincoln resident Linda Hammett Ory is exhibiting two of her photos at Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts sixth annual juried members’ exhibition from April 17 through May 9. The exhibition of work by 36 photographers is curated by Lincoln resident Emily Belz, is a RISD-trained photographer, curator, and educator. Linda’s love of nature is her strongest photographic inspiration, and many of her images are taken while exploring the landscape of Lincoln and Concord.

Garden Club plant sale in May

The Lincoln Garden Club will host their biennial plant sale on Saturday, May 10 from 11:00am–2:00pm at Station Park (corner of Lincoln Road and Ridge Road). The plants come from our members’ gardens, the parks we maintain, and from generous donors around town. If you have plants to donate, dropoff is from 8:00–10:00am. There will also be garden paraphernalia for sale such as hand-made garden cloches and bluebird nesting boxes as well as native plugs ordered from North Creek Nurseries (blue mist, Appalachian mountain mint, and barren strawberry). Many garden club members have seen jumping worm activity on their property. If you haven’t, please don’t purchase plants from the sale to avoid spread. 

Period house restorer to speak

Massachusetts-based author and preservationist Lee McColgan, author of A House Restored: The Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial, will speak on Thursday, May 15 from 6:30–7:30pm in the Lincoln School’s Learning Commons. Please RSVP here so organizers can plan refreshments. In his book, McColgan tells of restoring his 1704 colonial home in Pembroke using period techniques and tools after learning from plasterers, carpenters, and other tradespeople. 

Video on school project available

Lincoln School project architects SMMA/EwingCole created this eight-minute video about the school project featuring images and clips with architects and school officials talking about the building, its Modernist roots, and how its design was driven by (and has affected) how learning takes place.

Six volunteers from Lincoln recognized

As part of National Volunteer Week, Lincolnites Vicky Diadiuk, Bryn Gingrich, Deborah Grace, Judith Kittredge, and Martin Pierce have been recognized for their work with English at Large, a nonprofit organization that helps adult immigrants gain greater understanding of the English language and U.S. culture through personalized instructional programs.

 

First Parish to stage standout for justice

Join First Parish in Lincoln on Friday, April 18 from 11:00am–2:00pm for an act of public witness in solidarity with those being targeted by the current administration’s actions. Gather at 11:00am in the Stearns Room (4 Bedford Rd.) for sign-making, organizing, and community grounding. Then from 12:00–2:00pm, we will stand out on our church lawn (and possibly across the street in front of the twisted tree depending on numbers). Come for part of the event or stay the full time. If you’d like to help with providing materials and snacks or drinks, contact Sarah Klockowski at sarah@fplincoln.org. Special activities and sign-making station for kids.

Eyes on Owls at Farrington Nature Linc

Farrington Nature Linc and LLCT are hosting Eyes on Owls on Monday, April 21 from 1:00–2:00pm at Nature Linc’s campus (295 Cambridge Turnpike). Learn how to hoot like an owl before meeting six ambassador animals in a live demonstration. This is a ticketed event ($12 or $35 for a family pack); click here to purchase.

Wine/beer tasting benefits domestic violence group

The Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable invites the public to a free wine and beer tasting to support its annual Shower for Shelters at Spirits Liquor Store (4 Digital Way, suite 3, Maynard) on Friday, April 25 from 6:30–8:30pm. There will also be a brief presentation by a survivor. Please bring a new, unwrapped housewarming gift for clients of Reach Beyond Domestic Violence, and Voices Against Violence. Requested items include linens (twin sheets and pillowcases, blankets, comforters, pillows), towels and face cloths, unscented cleaning products and laundry detergent, laundry baskets, kitchen utensils, flatware, dishes, drinking glasses, and small kitchen appliances. Gift cards for supermarkets, Target, Walmart, CVS, and Walgreen’s are also welcome. To make a cash donation, please visit the Roundtable website and note that the donation is for Shower for Shelters.

Library stages Lincoln Comic-Con

The first annual Lincoln Library Comic-Con, a day of nerdy adventure and fun, takes place on Saturday, April 26 from 11:00am–4:00pm. Learn to wield a lightsaber in a Padawan training taught by Jedi, discover “Magic: The Gathering,” make your own zine with author/illustrator Sarah Lynne Reul, find out about how to make your own cosplays with a local expert — plus scavenger hunts, Mario Kart, mini painting and more. Bring lunch for a picnic n the awn and make a day of it. Advance registration to get behind-the-scenes sneak peeks of activities is encouraged but not required. Click here for the full schedule.

Lincoln Dems to caucus for state convention

The Lincoln Democratic Town Committee (LDC) will elect delegates on Saturday, May 10 at Bemis Hall for the state convention (doors open at 9:30am and close at 10:15am). Six delegates and four alternates will represent Lincoln in Springfield on September 13. All are welcome, but only registered Democrats may vote. Youth age 16 and up, people with disabilities, people of color, veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community who aren’t elected as delegates or alternates are encouraged to apply at the caucus or online to be add-on delegates. Those interested in getting involved with the LDC may contact Travis Roland at travis89roland@gmail.com.

Lincoln250 essay contest for L-S students

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Lincoln250 and Sudbury250 committees invite Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School students to enter an essay contest to reflect on the historical significance of this milestone and explore how the history of our local communities has shaped our understanding of American history and the foundational ideals of liberty, equality, and democracy. Three students will be awarded a prize of $200 each, along with recognition at a special award ceremony. Submission deadline is Friday, May 2. Click here for details.

Lincoln Middle School students recognized in history competition

At the Mass. History Day state competition regional competition on April 12, Miles Wang received a special prize from the Mass. Council for the Social Studies for outstanding use of multiple perspectives for his exhibit titled “Shhh — You Have the Right to Remain Silent: The Story of the Miranda Rights.” Maya Iluri received honorable mention for her paper, “The French Protectorate Over Cambodia: A Tale of Wrongs, Rights, and Responsibilities” (one spot away from qualifying for the national competition). And fifth-graders Graham Onigman, Josh Murphy, Samir Stauffer, and Jaida Fishbone were one of the few groups who had their documentary (“Climbing Toward Equality: The Fight for Disability Rights”) shown on the auditorium screen prior to the start of the awards ceremony. 

“Trash and Treasures” sale

The First Parish in Lincoln’s May Market takes place on Saturday, April 12 from 9:00am to noon. The church will be brimming with jewelry, antiques, artwork, furniture, garden needs, housewares, and more. When the sale is over, a truck from Household Goods in Acton will pick up usable items for their clients in need. It truly is recycling at its best. Free admission and coffee.

Six students qualify for history competition

Six Lincoln School students in grades 5–8 have qualified for the Mass. History Day state competition on Saturday, April 12 at Winchester High School. This competition brings together top finishers (roughly 350 total students) from the regional history day competitions, including six from the Lincoln School. Left to right: Maya Iluri, Miles Wang, Jaida Fishbone, Josh Murphy, Graham Onigman, and Samir Stauffer. The topics of their exhibit, paper, and documentary film were The French Protectorate over Cambodia, The Story of the Miranda Rights, and Climbing Towards Equality. Winning state entries move on to the National History Day in June.

Donate craft materials for the Great Create

The Lincoln School Foundation is seeking materials for its fourth annual Great Create. Families in grades K-5 are invited to gather on May 18 from 1:00–3:00pm to create a vibrant, rainbow-inspired sculpture that will live permanently on display inside the school. Items sought include small wood pieces or clothespins to make peg people, figurines, and blocks; 3-to-4-inch pieces of paper, cardboard, and packing materials that can be painted; yarn and wool roving; ribbon, twine, wire, and floss; beads; pipe cleaners; and small strips of fabric. Donations are being accepted in the school’s main office, the Lincoln Public Library, and at the First Parish in Lincoln until May 1. Contact carolinesmart20@gmail.com with any questions about suitable materials. Click here to register children and families.

Spring market on Saturday

LincFam will host a Spring Market at the Pierce House on Saturday, April 5 from 9:00am–1:00pm with local food, handmade jewelry and artworks, flowers, and folk music with Art Grossman. Click here for details on vendors.

COA&HS activities this month

For a full list of Council on Aging & Human Services events — including clinics, exercise classes, regular meetings of interest groups, and online chats with town officials — see the COAHS’s newsletter page. Call 781-259-8811 or email gagnea@lincolntown.org for Zoom links and other information.

• Lincoln’s Doo Wop group will host a concert and cereal drive on Thursday, April 10 at 3:30pm in Bemis Hall. Please bring boxes of cereal to benefit the Lincoln Food Pantry

• Ray Anthony Shepard, Lincoln’s representative to the Special Commission on the 250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution, will read from his work-in-progress, The Forgotten Patriots of Color: A Story of Local Black & Brown Patriots, on Friday, April 11 at 12:30pm in Bemis Hall.

• “The Nettle Dress: A Tale of Love & Healing” (68 minutes) will be shown on Thursday, April 25 at 12:30pm. After the death of his beloved wife, textile artist Allan Brown spent seven years making a dress by hand just from the fiber of locally foraged stinging nettles.

Two plant sales coming up

• The ordering deadline for the Middlesex Conservation District’s 2025 Spring Plant Sale is Monday, April 21 with pickup and cash sale on Friday, May 2 from 4:00–7:00pm, and Saturday, May 3 from 9:00am–1:00pm at Farrington Nature Linc. Click here to order.

• The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust will hold its annual plant sale on Sunday, May 18 from 11:00am–1:00pm at Lincoln Station. There will be a selection of native perennials and shrubs for (no pre-orders) — click here to see the list of available plants. LLCT membership contributions support the sale and planting efforts on conservation land.

Third-grader wins statewide contest

xLincoln School third-grader Saige Hamilton has won the Massachusetts School Library Association’s statewide 2025 Bookmark Contest for second- and third-graders in Division 2. Saige is the daughter of Lincoln METCO director Marika Hamilton. Students from schools across the state submitted designs for a bookmark themed “Find Your Path in the Library.” It was the first time Lincoln School participated. 

Gropius House tour and walk

Come see “A New Kind of Architecture in Harmony with Nature” on a tour of the historic Gropius House (68 Baker Bridge Rd.) on Sunday, April 27 from 10:00–11:30am. Walter Gropius (1883-1969) founded the Bauhaus school that united art, nature, and technology. The tour of his 1938 Lincoln home followed by a walk in the grounds reveal design strategies that have returned to architectural importance for sustainable design in the 21st century. Click here for tickets.

Get ready for Club Codman

Dust off your wigs, platforms, and polyester because Club Codman is coming to Codman Farm on Saturday, May 31 at 8:00pm. It’s an adults-only dance party to benefit Codman Community Farms with great music and great drinks. Purchase tickets here.

“Inundation District” screening and Q&A with director

MetroWest Climate Solutions will screen the award-winning documentary “Inundation District,” which explores the environmental implications of Boston’s decision to spend billions of dollars on building a new waterfront district, on Tuesday, April 1 from 7-9pm at First Parish Church in Weston (349 Boston Post Rd.). The city called its new quarter the Innovation District, but with seas rising inexorably, others are calling it the Inundation District. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with David Abel, one of the film’s directors. Abel is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who covers climate change for The Boston Globe. He is also a professor of the practice at Boston University. 

Concerts sponsored by the COA&HS

All are welcome at these upcoming music events sponsored by the Council on Aging & Human Services.

• Abla Shocair and her grandson, Zaineddeen Kawaf, will play a classical piano concert including music composed by Schubert, Chopin, and Liszt on Wednesday, April 2 at 3:15pm in Bemis Hall.
• The Lincoln-Sudbury Civic Orchestra Chamber Players will perform great musical works by Bach, Debussy, Haydn, and more, along with historical and contextual background of the works/composers, on Friday, April 4 at 12:30pm at Bemis Hall.

Library events on local farms, Lexington/Concord battle myths

A growing number of people are buying their produce, meats, and dairy products from local farms. Ashland Sustainability Coordinator Samantha Riley and a panel of farmers will explain the benefits of shopping locally grown and offer suggestions for growers in our area on Monday, April 7 from 7:00-8:00pm. Register here for the Zoom link.

On Thursday, April 10 from 7-8pm on Zoom, Lincoln Minute Man and Historian Rick Wiggin will discuss what truly happened in Lexington, Concord, and most importantly, Lincoln, on April 19, 1775 and how it became mythologized over time. The day was a one-sided massacre without return fire. By the centennial anniversary, the idea of the battle had become accepted history. Rick will dispel many of the popular myths of this pivotal day on Battle Road. Click here for the Zoom link.

Talk on benefits of native plants

Soil ecologist and Lincoln Land Conservation Trust member Rachel Neurath will explore the potential of native plants to support pollinators, store carbon, and restore soil health in “Planting in Community and Planting for the Future,” a Zoom talk on Thursday, April 10 from 7:30-8:30pm. She’ll explore the above and below ground communities supported by some of the plants that LLCT will sell this year in their plant sale, as well as planting techniques that nurture soil health while helping plants thrive. Click here to register for the Zoom link.

Laura Vecchione at next LOMA

Laura Vecchione will be the headliner at the next Lincoln Open Mic Acoustic (LOMA) on Monday, April 14 from 7–10 p.m. in Bemis Hall. LOMA is a monthly open mike night event with mikes and instrumental pickups suitable for individuals or small groups playing acoustic-style. Come and perform (contact loma3re@gmail.com to sign up) or just come listen to acoustic music and spoken word. Free admission.

Time to pull garlic mustard weed

Garlic mustard season is right around the corner and there are lots of ways to get involved. Paper bags will be available at the transfer station on Wednesday, April 16 and Saturday, May 3 from 10am-noon. Starting on April 16, bags are also available from the Conservation Department and LLCT offices. If you’re pulling these invasives and bagging on your own, you can drop off bags at the DPW (30 Lewis St.) Monday through Friday from 7:30am-3:00pm. Leave bags in the designated bay at the base of the cell tower, not in the large brush pile. Paper bags only.

Conservation Department Land Manager Ryan Brown is also organizing several pop-up pull days. Join other volunteers to make a difference on conservation land on pop-up pull days on Friday, April 18; Thursday, May 1; Thursday, May 15; Friday, May 30; and Friday, June 6, all from 1:00-3:00pm. Email Ryan at brownr@lincolntown.org for locations.

“Eyes on Owls” at Farrington Nature Linc

Co-hosted with LLCT. Marcia and Mark Wilson of Eyes on Owls will introduce the audience to six owls found in New England, along with a hooting lesson, on Monday, April 21 at 1:00pm at Farrington Nature Linc (291 Cambridge Turnpike, Lincoln). This is a ticketed event ($12.50) with a family rate available; click here to purchase.

“Sprouting Up” for kids marking Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day at the library with a hands-on gardening activity where kids will enjoy stories about the magic of gardening and nature on Tuesday, April 22 from 2-3pm. Afterwards, each child will have the chance to plant seeds in an upcycled egg carton perfect for taking home and watching their plants grow. Perfect for kids ages 3-8, this program combines reading, crafting, and a love for nature! Registration is required. This program is funded by the Friends of the Lincoln Library and LLCT. Please bring your own clean, biodegradable egg carton to the program (there will be extras on hand if needed). Register here.

Auction benefits eighth-grade D.C. trip

The online auction to help defray costs of the eighth-grade trip to Washington, D.C., ends on Monday, March 31 at 8:00pm. Auction items donated include a personal trip to school in a Lincoln firetruck or police cruiser, a spot at Lincoln Sports Camp, gift cards to area businesses and restaurants, and a custom acrylic art commission. The students themselves have donated babysitting, dog sitting, party assistance, and home-baked goods. More items are being added before it closes. Click here to see items and bid.

Lottery for Lincolnites to see “The American Revolution” with filmmakers

Documentarian Ken Burns will visit Concord and Lexington on Thursday, April 17 to discuss his new film, “The American Revolution,” timed to the start of the War of Independence on April 19, 1775. Burns will be joined by co-directors Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt and historian Rick Atkinson, author of The British Are Coming. Following approximately 40 minutes of clips, the filmmakers and Atkinson will join in a conversation about the film and the meaning of events at Lexington and Concord that led to the American Revolution.

The events will be open to the general public, with reserved seating for Arlington, Concord, Lexington, and Lincoln residents and students. Lincoln residents may enter a lottery to win one or two tickets to one of the April 17 events: from noon–1:30pm at Cary Hall in Lexington and from 7–8pm in Concord-Carlisle High School auditorium. Winners will be determined by a random drawing on Thursday, April 3. Click here to enter the ticket lottery.

Lincoln Garden Club event on goldenrod

Join Francie Von Mertens as she presents “In Praise of Goldenrods, in Gardens and Beyond” on Monday, April 7 on Bemis Hall and online at 7:00pm. Francie, who helped create a stunning pollinator garden at the Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock, N.H., will discuss which goldenrod species are perfect for perennial gardens and which are best left to field and woodland edges, as well as the role goldenrods play in supporting pollinators. Register here for the Zoom link.

Upcoming Codman Community Farms programs

Click on a title for more information and registration.

Fighting Plants with Plants: Working with Plant Survival Strategies
Sunday, April 6 from 4–5pm

Composting 101
Saturday, April 12 from 9–10:00am

Volunteer work day for all ages
Sunday, April 13 from 2:30–4:30pm

Sunday supper and live entertainment from the Splinters
Sunday, April 13 from 4:30–6:30pm

Walk trails and visit Gropius House, Codman Estate

Historic New England invites everyone to walk Lincoln’s trails and visit two of its properties in Lincoln on Monday, April 21 from 10:00am–2:00pm starting at either the Codman Estate or the Gropius House. Both properties will be open to the public during those hours. Docents will be on site to share information and answer questions. Click here for details about the walk starting at the Codman estate, or click here for details on the walk starting from the Gropius House.

Lincolnites to join rally on Saturday

Lincolnites are invited to join a group of Lincoln Democrats and friends plan to attend the Rally for Democracy on the Boston Common on Saturday, March 15 from noon–3:00pm. They will meet at Lincoln Station at 11:00am to catch the 11:21am commuter rail. More information on speakers and themes here.

Get ready for the town election

The Annual Town Election is coming up on Monday, March 31. There are two contested races on the ballot in which there are three candidates for two open positions: the Planning Board and the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional School District Committee. Click here for a sample ballot.

For a municipal election, the state does not send out postcards that you can fill out to request a ballot. Therefore, if you wish to vote by mail, please complete a Vote by Mail application form and return it to the Town Clerk’s office. Please note that, under state law, typed signatures on applications are not permitted. The last day to request to vote by mail is Monday, March 24, 2025 by 5:00pm.

Early voting in person starts on Saturday, March 22 and continues on Monday, March 24 through Thursday, March 27 from 10:00am–3:00pm each day in the Donaldson Room in Town Hall. On Election Day, the polls are open from 7:30am–8:00pm in the Reed Gym on Ballfield Road. Click here for more information.

Parks & Rec seeks new member

The Parks & Recreation Committee is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy to serve a three-year appointed term that will expire in Marcf 2028, at which point the person will then need to stand for election. The committee supports the Parks and Recreation Department in providing affordable and diverse wellness and enrichment opportunities, community-based special events, and safe recreational facilities to residents of all ages. The committee sets policy and oversees all facets of the department as well as strategic planning and development.

For more information, visit the Parks & Recreation Committee web site. Volunteer forms and letters of interest should be sent to Peggy Elder, administrative assistant in the Select Board’s Office, at elderp@lincolntown.org. Questions? Call 781-259-2601.

Sign up for summer softball

Sign up now for the Lincoln Co-ed Softball League with player of all skill levels (21+). Teams play July once or twice a week from May to July on Sundays at 5:00pm and Tuesdays and Thursday at 6:00pm at Codman Field behind the pool. For more information, click here or email lincolnsoftball01773@gmail.com.

Lincoln author wins award

The Independent Publishers of New England has awarded Polly Sumner: Witness to the Boston Tea Party a Bronze Medal for Children’s Books in their 2024 Book Awards competition to Lincoln historian Rick Wiggin, illustrated by Keith Favazza. The book tells the story of a doll from England who lands in Boston on a ship loaded with tea and has a front row seat for the Boston Tea Party and events that followed.