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Free wine/beer-tasting to aid DVR

The Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable invites the public to a free wine and beer tasting to support its annual Shower for Safety 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 Safety.

Plant-based potluck

Have you wanted to eat more sustainably but need inspiration for good recipes? CFREE recently posted a 12-week series on the benefits of a plant-based diet and is celebrating with a potluck to share recipes as a community on Wednesday, May 6 from 6:00–8:00pm in Bemis Hall. Bring your favorite vegan dish to share. Click here to register and learn more details. 

Coming up at the COA

Here are some of the May activities hosted by the Lincoln Council on Aging and Human Services. Most events are open to Lincoln residents of all ages. For a full list — 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.

Movie: “The Patriot”
Friday, April 24 at 12:30pm, Bemis Hall
Celebrate Patriots Day with this historical drama starring Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger. Free popcorn.

Author talk: “The Harvey Girls”
Friday, May 1 at 12:30pm, Bemis Hall
Local author Juliette Fay talks about The Harvey Girls, a big-hearted historic tale of two very different women in the 1920s who must learn to get along and trust each other. Books will be available for purchase.

Abigail Adams: Liberty & Legacy
Friday, May 8 at 12:30pm, Bemis Hall
Actress and storyteller Sheryl Faye stages an immersive multimedia live performance as Abigail Adams as the fearless political thinker, advocate for women’s rights and strong moral compass during the American Revolution. Sponsored by Friends of Lincoln COA & Friends of the Lincoln Library.

“Live Your Best Life” Health Fair
Friday, May 15 at 12:30pm, Bemis Hall
Get your questions answered and visit resource tables staffed by Lincoln police and fire, the town nurse, care managers, elder law attorneys, home care agencies, independent and assisted living facilities, Minuteman Senior Services, the Boston Center for Memory, Perkins Low Vision, Medical Alert, Carleton Willard at Home, and more.

Hip Hop Square Dance for Seniors
Friday, May 22 at 12:30pm, Bemis Hall
This class is designed for maximum fun while doing a low-impact activity. Grab your cowboy hat and boots and join us for a boot-scooting boogie! Sponsored by a grant from the Lincoln Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass. Cultural Council.

Tour and workshop at deCordova

Get to know the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum’s current exhibition, “Nature Sanctuary,” with a curator-led tour on Sunday, May 10 from 1:00–2:00pm. On Sunday, May 17 from 1:00–3:00pm, join artist and author Madge Evers for a hands-on workshop, “About Printing with the Sun: Botanical Cyanotypes,” to learn the fundamentals of cyanotype as both a creative practice and a way to engage deeply with natural materials and light. More information and registration.

LOMA: The Fretbenders

The Fretbenders (Diane & Bob Kordas) will be the headliners at the next Lincoln Open Mic Acoustic (LOMA) on Monday, May 11 from 7–10 p.m. in Bemis Hall (doors open at 6:30pm, feature performers play from 8:30-9:00pm). 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 (email loma3re@gmail.com to sign up) or just come listen to acoustic music and spoken word. Free admission.

Club Codman is May 16

Codman Community Farms’ annual Club Codman fundraiser is on Saturday, May 16 from 8:00–11:00pm. It’s an adults-only, costume-optional dance party to welcome spring. Costumes from past events have included a dress made from Codman egg cartons, Lincoln’s very own black bear, and the legendary “farm store shoplifter” complete with a jacket stuffed with produce and other merchandise. Buy tickets here.

Used bike drive

Lincoln CFREE, Green Newton, and MetroWest Climate Solutions are co-sponsoring a bike drive on Saturday, May 16 from 9:00am–1:00pm in Wayland Town Center behind Ace Hardware (see map). Donated bikes will be delivered to the Lowell Bike Connector, where they will be fixed up and distributed to kids and adults in need of low-cost, local transportation. Click here to register (registration optional).

Planning Board, Affordable Housing Trust seek volunteers

The Planning Board is seeking a volunteer to act as an associate member of the board for a three-year term. This is a limited position governed by zoning bylaw section 21.7.1 which provides for one associate member to serve for special permit applications in the case of absence, inability to act, or conflict of interest on the part of any member of the board or in the event of a vacancy. Submit letters of interest to Paula Vaughn-MacKenzie, Director of Planning and Land Use, by May 15.

The Select Board is seeking up to two volunteers to serve on the Affordable Housing Trust until April 2027. The Trust seeks Lincoln residents who have demonstrated interest or engagement in issues concerning housing, affordable housing, property development, local policy, land use or related topics. Send letters of interest to Peggy Elder, administrative assistant in the Select Board’s Office, along with a completed volunteer application by the end of day on Tuesday, April 21. The board will interview and appoint candidates at its April 27, 2026 meeting. For more information, call 781-259-2601.

Earth Day walk to Walden Pond

Multiple groups starting from Concord and Lincoln will converge at the Thoreau cabin site on Sunday, April 26 to celebrate the natural world with music, inspiring words, and sharing of wishes and commitments. Meet at 2:00pm at the First Parish in Concord or St. Anne’s Episcopal Church parking lot in Lincoln (a two-mile walk), arriving by 3:00pm at the cabin site. The program of speakers and music will last one hour and starts at 3:00 p.m.  You can bring a folding chair if desired. We will try to arrange rides back to the starting point from the state park parking area for folks who prefer not walking back to the church. For more information, contact Brad Hubbard-Nelson or Alex Chatfield.

“Unmasking Women in Crisis”

“Unmasking Women in Crisis: Three Keys to Navigating Life’s Inevitable Big Challenges” is the title pf a webinar with Debra Wong sponsored by the Lincoln and Belmont Public Libraries on Wednesday, April 29 from 6:30–7:30pm. Details and registration here.

Order junior prom flowers from FELS

Support the Foundation for Educators at Lincoln-Sudbury by purchasing your Junior Prom Flowers through FELS. Pre-order white, pink or red rose boutonnieres for $20; white, pink, or red corsages for $45; or a combo pack for $60. Pick up on Friday, May 8 at L-S. Details and order form here (limited availability).

Town gets grant to update hazard mitigation plan

Lincoln has received a $30,000 state grant to update its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). Communities must have an approved HMP to be eligible for certain types of non-emergency disaster assistance funding through FEMA, as well as additional state and federal funding for critical infrastructure improvements and resiliency projects.

Food drive by residents at The Commons

The residents of The Commons in Lincoln recently wrapped up a nearly month‑long food drive, collecting 667 food items for the St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) food pantry in Lincoln. The effort was led by resident Anne‑Marie Seltzer, assisted by fellow residents Marilyn Jacobs, Judy Mayer, Joanne Monaghan, Toby Schlein, and Don Seltzer. While this was her first experience chairing an on‑campus food drive, Seltzer has volunteered for the USO at Logan Airport and served as vice president of the Arlington Historical Society, producing several antique shows to raise funds.

“We were blown away by the generosity of the residents at The Commons. This was an amazing, four week-long food drive that provided so much high-quality food for our food pantry families,” said SVdP board member Ursula Nowak.

Artist reception on Thursday

There will be an artist’s reception on Thursday, April 16 at 3:00pm in the Bemis Hall map room with Sarah Cannon Holden, whose “Planet or Plastic” photographic exhibit of her designs made of everyday plastics is on display through April. “It is intended to remind us of the overuse of plastics and the need to reduce, repurpose, and recycle,” she said.

“The Art of Almighty God”

The Clark Gallery will exhibit “The Art of ‘Almighty God‘” (a.k.a. Kwame Akoto of Ghana) from April 16 – May 30. Akoto is one of the most celebrated contemporary artists in West Africa, and his work has been included in at least 30 exhibitions of contemporary African art outside of Ghana.

Coming up at the library for kids

Mr. Vinny’s Shadow Puppets
Thursday, April 23, 12:30-1:15pm, Tarbell Room
Interactive, shadowy storytelling recommended for children ages 3+. No registration required.

Professor Bugman’s Arthropod Petting Zoo
Thursday, April 23, 4:00-5:00 pm, Tarbell Room
Get up close and personal with some of the biggest, creepiest, and friendliest insects you’ve ever seen. Program is designed for children in grades 2-4. Register here.

Children’s clothing drive

Resident Sarah Liepert is collecting clothing donations on behalf of two organizations for their upcoming free clothing events: Kids’ Closet in Wayland and Bessie’s Closet in Acton. Kids’ Closet is a monthly, free event held on the second Saturday of every month at CUMC Wayland. They accept children’s clothing for the current season only, size infant through children’s size 6. They are also accepting donations of women’s spring/summer clothing for distribution at their free clothing event on Saturday, May 9. Bessie’s Closet is a free clothing event held twice a year at the Discovery Museum.

Drop off bagged donations at Liepert’s garage door (108 Trapelo Road) any time through the end of April, or at the Discovery Museum (177 Main St., Acton) or the Community United Methodist Church, 80 Main St., Wayland (M-F 8:30–12:30).

Maple syrup sales to benefit children’s charities

Matlock Farm is selling maple syrup as a fundraiser for St. Jude’s Hospital (chosen by the Lincoln School fifth grade) and Save the Children. All proceeds go to these charities. Price is $30 a quart or $15 a pint by cash or check made out to Nancy Bergen — self-service at the farm (27 Lexington Road).

Spring Birth Story Circle

All are warmly invited to join local doula Jacqueline Laferriere, CFSD, CBS, of Falling Water Doula Services for an evening of sharing and listening to birth stories on Sunday, April 12 at 7:30pm in the First Parish Church’s Stearns Room across from the library. Sharing these stories with a supportive group can be cathartic, healing, validating, and empowering. Open to all women and birthing people. Babies in arms are welcome, but please leave older babies and children at home. Register here.

Live in Lincoln Center: pianist John Kramer

The First Parish in Lincoln will host a “Live in Lincoln Center” concert by John Kramer performing “The People United Will Never Be Defeated” variations by Frederic Rzewski on Saturday, April 18 at 4:00pm in the parish house across from Bemis Hall. The 36 variations on the Chilean song “¡El pueblo unido jamás será vencido!” by Sergio Ortega and Quilapayún follows the 36 bars of the tune in six groups of six. The pianist, in addition to needing a virtuoso technique, is required to whistle, slam the piano lid, and catch the after-vibrations of a loud attack as harmonics: all of these are “extended” techniques in 20th-century piano writing.

This will be a “pay what you will” concert with all the proceeds supporting the Unaccompanied Children’s Program of the Immigration Institute of New England. Kramer is music director at the Winchester Unitarian Society and is on the faculty at Berklee College of Music in the Harmony Department.

Donate to the Live in Lincoln Center Concert Fund here (scroll down the drop-down menu to select “Give to Live in Lincoln Center Concerts”).

“How Trees Help Fight Climate Change”

Trees are one of the simplest and most powerful climate solutions in our communities.
Yet in Boston and many surrounding suburbs, tree canopy is unevenly distributed. Join us for a free webinar on Wednesday, April 22 from 7–8:30pm co-sponsored by MetroWest Climate Solutions and CFREE Lincoln to learn how growing our urban forest can help address climate change and strengthen communities across Boston and its suburbs. The speaker is David Meshoulam, executive director and co-founder of Speak for the Trees, which works with Boston community members to plant, preserve, care, and advocate for trees and to expand the tree canopy to rebuild resilient neighborhoods. Register here.

Town Meeting survey

Officials are gathering resident feedback tin a brief survey o help improve future Town Meeting processes. Click here to participate.

Help the conservation crew outdoors

Join the Lincoln conservation crew and help steward the trails and conservation areas of Lincoln. Work days focus on a range of tasks such as invasive plant management, data collection, native plant restoration, and trail maintenance. On Friday, April 10, volunteers will assist in invasive plant management and trail maintenance; event information will be emailed to participants five days in advance. To sign up, click here or email the Lincoln Conservation Department at conservation@lincolnma.gov.

Small ensemble concert

In association with Lincoln-Sudbury Adult & Community Education, the Sudbury Valley New Horizons Small Ensemble presents a short concert featuring three of our small ensembles — the brass/percussion ensemble, the woodwind choir, and the swing band — on Saturday, April 11 at 3:00pm in the L-S cafeteria. Selections will include “Of Bells and Brass” by Ken Friedrich, “The Sword Dance” by Peter Warlock, and “Dreamsville” by Henry Mancini. Free, but tax-deductible donations go towards new music and defraying concert costs

Performance by speed painter benefits LEAP

LEAP (the Lincoln After-school Activities Program) invites you to a high-energy, family-friendly event with renowned speed painter Rob Surette on Wednesday, April 29 at 2:45pm in the Lincoln School’s Donaldson Auditorium. Rob will paint iconic figures while sharing messages about creativity, perseverance, and finding your passion. Proceeds will help LEAP furnish and enhance its new space in the new community center. Click here to register.

Film: “The Beasts”

The Lincoln Library Film Society presents “The Beasts” (2022) on Thursday, April 16 from 6:00–8:00pm in the library’s Tarbell Room. In French, Galician and Spanish, directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen. Click here for more information.

Offer input on regional public health system

The Great Meadows Public Health Collaborative, a seven-town consortium that includes Lincoln, will hold Zoom meetings on  April 13, 24, and 28 at 6:30pm to hear your concerns, experiences, and ideas on how our public health systems can better serve you and the rest of our community. This will be a space for honest conversation and input will guide future decisions. Click here for the Zoom link or fill out this questionnaire. Questions? Email Kim Garcia (kgarcia@wayland.ma.us) or Katie Rines (krines@wayland.ma.us).

Car breaks-ins in Lincoln

Lincoln police are investigating several car breaks in the Lincoln Road/Route 117 corridor that occurred some time between 3:00am and 5:00am on March 30. Several unlocked cars were opened and items removed. Please remove all valuable items and lock your vehicles. Also, if you have surveillance systems that were activated in the early morning hours, please review the footage. If anything appears out of the ordinary, please call the Lincoln Police Department (781-259-8111).

Arts and Farmers Market this weekend

The Lincoln Arts and Farmers Market Spring Market will take place on Saturday, April 4 from 10:00am–2:00pm at the Pierce House with vendors selling flowers, jewelry, ceramics, puzzles, and more. The vendor highlight is Lincoln’s Stewart Coffin, considered to be one of the best designers of polyhedral interlocking puzzles in the world, or “AP-ART, the sculptural art that comes apart,” as he calls it (see his Wikipedia page and read this Lincoln Squirrel profile of him). Other vendors at the market:

• Bill Huss, alpaca yarn and books 
• Jocelyn Finlay, photography studio (book a sitting here) 
• Tracey Terrell, jewelry made with glass, ceramic and stone beads
• William Stason, pottery
• Spence Borden, wood bowls
• Margie Coffin Brown, Pillar Farm goods 
• Emilie Reiser, Hazen Hill Flowers 
• Bernadette Quirk, homemade goods
• Lina Haddad, ceramics and watercolors
• Natalya Loban, candles and cute seasonal crafts
• Katelyn Samios, handmade jewelry
• Bosca Colombian Goods
• Carla Marashio, resin earrings
• Susanna, Beyond the Safari

Hydrant flushing to begin

The Lincoln Water Department will begin its annual hydrant flushing program starting on Monday, April 6 with flushing each day daily from noon to 2:00am in various locations around town. This routine maintenance is necessary to improve water quality, remove sediment and tuberculation from water mains, and verify proper operation of hydrants and water main valves.

What to expect:

• Temporary discoloration (this is normal and not harmful)
• Slight drop in water pressure

What to do:

• If you notice discolored water, run the cold water from a faucet until it clears before using it for drinking, cooking, or laundry.
• Avoid washing light colors while flushing is taking place in your area. Check the Lincoln Water Department’s Facebook page for daily updates on flushing locations.

Questions or concerns? Call the Water Department at 781-259-2669.

Parent Prom on April 11

The Lincoln PTO is hosting their second annual Parent Prom on Saturday, April 11 from 8:00–11:00pm in Bemis Hall. At this adults-only event (open to all adults, not just LPS parents/caregivers), dress up and dance to your favorite ’90s music with your friends. Feel free to go old school prom attire, super fancy, or a laid-back cocktail attire. $75 per person, which includes one drink ticket. Purchase tickets here. Ticket sales generate funds that teachers may spend on bringing in programming that supplements the existing in-class curriculum.

Volunteers needed for Affordable Housing Trust

The Select Board is seeking a volunteer to serve on the Affordable Housing Trust until April 2027. The purpose of the trust is creation and preservation of affordable housing for the benefit of low- and moderate-income households, and to use the trust fund accordingly. For example, the trust contributed $1 million to the Oriole Landing project to secure a higher percentage of income-restricted units. The group seeks Lincoln residents who have demonstrated interest or engagement in issues concerning housing, affordable housing, property development, local policy, land use, or related topics. They generally meet in the morning on a quarterly basis as part of the Housing Coalition.

Letters of interest should be addressed to the Select Board and sent to Peggy Elder, administrative assistant in the Select Board’s Office (elderp@lincolnma.gov) along with a completed volunteer application by 5:00pm on Monday, April 20. The board will interview candidates at its April 27meeting. For more information, email Select Board member Jennifer Glass at jglassselect@lincolnma.gov or call the Select Board’s Office at 781-259-2601.

Earth Day at deCordova

Celebrate Earth Day at deCordova with a hands-on maker space inspired by the natural world on Wednesday, April 22 from 10:00am–noon. Explore themes of sustainability, renewal, and our connection to the environment as you experiment with creative and unexpected materials. More information and tickets.

Gentile to hold virtual office hours

State Rep. Carmine Gentile (D-Sudbury) will hold virtual office hours on Wednesday, April 22 from 11:00am–1:00pm. Sign up for a 20-minute time slot by emailing Gentile’s legislative aide, Jack Brox McCarthy, at jackbrox.mccarthy@mahouse.gov. Constituents must provide their full name, address, phone number, email, and topic(s) of discussion.

Coming up at the COA

Here are some of the April 2026 activities hosted by the Lincoln Council on Aging and Human Services. Most events are open to Lincoln residents of all ages. For a full list — 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.

Back & Neck Pain: What Helps & What Doesn’t?
Friday, April 3 at 12:30pm, Bemis Hall
With Lincoln’s Antje Barreveld, M.D., Chief of Pain Medicine at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

Rachel Carson: A Nature Love Story for Our Time
Friday, April 10 at 12:30pm, Bemis Hall
With Diane Edgecomb, actress and storyteller. A 60-minute show, 15-minute break, and post-show sharing of nature experiences. Sponsored by grant from Lincoln Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council.

Doo Wop Spring Fling
Friday, April 17 at 12:30pm, Bemis Hall

Jazz Concert with 2Slick
Thursday, April 30 at 3:00pm, Bemis Hall
2Slick is a jazz quintet with a two-trombone frontline. For more information, visit www.2slick.net. Sponsored by a grant from the Music Performance Trust Fund, the Lincoln Council on Aging & Human Services, and the Friends of the Lincoln COA.

Column: “Signs of Spring Emerge”

Learn about the signs of spring (and many photos of plants and animals doing their spring thing (including beavers, spring peepers, spotted salamanders and skunk cabbage) in the March wildlife column by Gwyn Loud on the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust/Rural Land Foundation website.

Lincoln resident in Acme Theater play

Acme Theater at the Weston United Methodist Church (377 North Ave. in Weston) presents “Unnecessary Farce” by Paul Slade Smith (directed by Kevin Nessman) featuring cast member Stephanie Kramp of Lincoln. In a run-down motel, a high-stakes sting operation is about to go hilariously off the rails. The result is a breathless whirlwind of mistaken identities and plummeting pants. Performances are April 3–18 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 3:00pm). Ticket information here ($25 for adults, $23 for seniors and students)

New award for library staff and volunteers

The Friends of the Lincoln Library are pleased to announce the creation of a new annual recognition program made possible through the generous donations given in memory of Virginia Rundell, who died in January 2024. In celebration of her legacy, this program will recognize individuals who, like Virginia, go above and beyond to support the mission of the Lincoln Public Library and strengthen our community. Organizers are seeking nominees of Lincoln Library staff or volunteers who embody the core values of the Lincoln Public Library and reflect the spirit of service that defined Virginia’s life. Submissions are open through Friday, April 17 — email friendslincolnlibrary@gmail.com. 

At the library in April

Craft & Chill: Watercolor Cherry Trees
Monday, April 6 from 4:00–5:00pm, Tarbell Room
Give yourself a mental break and do some relaxing art in a low-key setting. All supplies are provided by the library. For ages 16+. Register here.

10 Steps to Researching the History of Your House in Lincoln
Thursday, April 9 from 6:30–8:00pm, Tarbell Room
You can research the history of your house, whether it’s 20 years old or 200 years old. Northeast House Historian Marian Pierre-Louis will explain where to find the deeds to your house, how to chain a deed, and how to locate other sources of information such as U.S. Federal Census records, maps, and tax records. Suitable for both beginners and those with research experience. Details here.

LOMA: Lindsay Straw and Andy Cambria

Lindsay Straw and Andy Cambria will be the headliners at the next Lincoln Open Mic Acoustic (LOMA) on Monday, April 13 from 7–10 p.m. in Bemis Hall (doors open at 6:30pm, feature from 8:30-9:00pm). Get a taste of their music on their video of “Lakes of Pontchartrain,” a traditional American tune adopted by Irish bands abroad 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 (email loma3re@gmail.com to sign up) or just come listen to acoustic music and spoken word. Free admission.

Apply to speak at TEDx Walden Pond

TEDx Walden Pond is accepting speaker applications through Wednesday, April 22. This year’s theme is “The Courage to Pay Attention,” which can encompass anything from everyday attention to technology, and the quiet power of noticing what’s right in front of us. Learn more and apply at www.tedxwaldenpond.com. Organizers are also inviting community sponsors to support this year’s event. For the first time, they’re offering a single Presenting Sponsor role, an exclusive partnership with one organization whose values align with the spirit of TEDx Walden Pond, with recognition across TEDx Walden Pond’s videos and website. Email sponsorship@tedxwaldenpond.com for details.

Survey seeks info on agriculture in Lincoln

The Lincoln Agricultural Commission is conducting a town-wide survey to better understand the full range of agricultural activity taking place within Lincoln’s geographic boundaries. This includes everything from backyard gardens, chickens, and small livestock to horse properties, working farms, forestry, food production, and both for-profit and nonprofit agricultural organizations. The survey will help the Agricultural Commission:

• Understand the scale and diversity of agricultural activity in town,
• Identify needs, challenges, and opportunities, and
• Inform future planning and coordination with other town committees.

Take the survey here (please submit one response for each agricultural activity or operation). Questions? Email agcom@lincolnma.gov.

Play at L-S for children

LSB Players presents “The Ants and the Grasshoppers” on Saturday, March 28 in the Kirshner Auditorium of Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School at 11:00am and 3:00pm. There will be a special sensory-friendly performance at the 11:00am time. It’s the classic tale of the grasshoppers who played and sang all summer, while the industrious ants work hard — but what will happen when winter arrives? There will be lobby activities for young children before the show and during intermission. Concessions will also be sold at intermission (cash only). Tickets (buy online or at the door) are $10, or $5 for ages 5 and under.

Artists reception: Friends of Modern Architecture & CFREE

There will be an artists reception at the Lincoln Public Library art galley on Monday, March 30 from 5:30–8:00pm for the Friends of Modern Architecture and CFREE exhibit opening that day. “Mid-Century to Next Century: Modern Houses and Sustainable Futures” explores Lincoln’s commitment to creating a sustainable future for Lincoln’s rich collection of Modern houses. Featuring large-format photographs by local photographers, smaller-scale photographs of homeowners’ choices to make their houses more sustainable, and narrative panels documenting the architectural history of the houses and the homeowners’ decision-making about how to make their houses more energy efficient, the exhibit highlights how five of Lincoln’s Modern houses — pioneering in their time — are meeting the present-day challenges of climate change. As part of the renovations, homeowners, architects, and builders worked closely together to ensure that the original signature features of the Modern houses were maintained through the process. The exhibit is a joint initiative of the Friends of Modern Architecture/Lincoln (FoMA) and CFREE (Carbon Free Residential, Everything Electric). The exhibit runs through April 30 during library hours.

Silent auction, car wash for 8th-graders

Fundraising for the eighth-grade Washington trip continues with the silent auction that’s open until Sunday, March 29 at 9:00pm and annual eighth-grade car wash at Town Hall on Saturday, May 16 (rain date: Sunday, May 17). Questions? Email Lila Kanner at lilakanner@gmail.com. 

Codman Community Farms volunteer day

Join other volunteers on Sunday, April 12 from 2:30–4:30pm to spruce up the farm. There are tasks for all ages: raking, mulching, weeding, organizing, and special box decorating for our littlest of volunteers. Please bring your own work gloves, water bottle and weather-appropriate clothes. Come for the full 2 hours or join us for part of the time. Questions? Email tana@codmanfarm.org. Sign up here. A Sunday Supper from 4:30-6:30 will follow along with live music — dinner sign-ups coming soon.

Holy Week at St. Anne’s

All are welcome to services at St.-Anne’s-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church during Holy Week:

Palm Sunday, March 29

• 8:00 am — Spoken Holy Eucharist
• 10:00 am — Palm procession & Holy Eucharist 

Maundy Thursday, April 2

• 7:00 pm — Foot washing & Maundy Thursday service

Good Friday, April 3

• 12:00–1:00pm — Good Friday Service 

Holy Saturday, April 4

• 7:00pm — The Great Vigil of Easter

Easter Sunday, April 5

• 9:00am — Holy Eucharist
• Easter egg hunt
• 11:00am — Holy Eucharist with choir

Town election early voting

Early voting in person for the annual town election on Monday, March 30 is now available at Town Hall and will continue Monday through Thursday from 10:00am–3:00pm each weekday. The last day to apply for a vote by mail ballot is Monday, March 23. Click here for a sample ballot.

Two sessions on domestic violence

The Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable (DVR) will host “Speaking Out for Good,” an interactive community education event to engage in dialogue around our part in reducing domestic violence and how it impacts everyone. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 31 at 7:00pm in the Goodnow Library (21 Concord Road, Sudbury). 

On Wednesday, April 15 from 7–8:15pm, the DVR’s White Ribbon Group (part of a national movement of men and boys working to end violence against women and girls, promoting gender equity and healthy relationships) will host “Recognizing and Responding to Teen Dating Violence.” on Zoom. Designed for parents/guardians and people in youth-facing roles, this workshop will focus on identifying signs of abuse, and building skills on supporting teens who are experiencing unhealthy or abusive relationships. Registration required. For more information, visit www.domesticviolenceroundtable.org or email infodvrt@gmail.com.

Meeting on immigration policy

The Lincoln Town Democratic Committee will host a town hall-style meeting called “Immigration Policy and Our Community” on Saturday, April 11 at 9:30am. The meeting will focus on immigrant rights and local ICE activity and will discuss responses (both existing and needed) to current federal immigration policies. Organizers hope to build a constituency for immigrant justice, awaken consciousness about Hanscom flights deporting immigrants, and demonstrate the seriousness with which the co-sponsors are addressing ICE, the policies governing it, and its activities.

Lincoln Public Library Comic-Con

A library Comic-Con with events for all ages will take place on Saturday, April 11 from 11am–4pm featuring Star Wars characters in full outfits, zine making with a published author, and an interactive improv Dungeons & Dragons adventure. Learn all about costuming with an expert in a Cosplay 101 chat, paint your own mini, learn to play Magic: The Gathering or D&D in short drop-in sessions and more. Feel free to bring a lunch for a picnic on the lawn or indoors if weather ins bad.

Take the educational Dark Skies survey

In support of its zoning bylaw amendment that will come before voters at Town Meeting on March 28, the Dark Skies Subcommittee of Lincoln’s Planning Board has posted a survey to explore the level of understanding that residents have regarding Lincoln’s Dark Skies Initiatives and where there may be gaps in knowledge. Each section of the survey is brief and designed to assist in the development of educational materials which will be provided to the community for future planning.

TMSC forums on Monday

The Town Meeting Study Committee will host two public forums on Monday, March 16 to present its recommendations to the Select Board and take questions and comments. The report will also be presented to Town Meeting on March 28. The discussions will take place at 8:15am in the Donaldson Room at Town Offices and online that evening at a Zoom link to be posted at the TMSC web page.

Portrait fundraiser for food pantry

Lincoln photographer Corey Flint is hosting a portrait fundraiser for SVdP of Lincoln and Weston’s food pantry on Saturday, March 21 from 2:00–5:00pm at the Pierce House. In just five minutes, Corey will create a portrait for up to four people (sorry, no pets). The suggested donation is $90, with 100% of that going to help our neighbors in need. You can also click here to sponsor a portrait session for a family served by the food pantry (put “portrait donation” in the notes). Spots are limited; click here to book.

Three artists to head panel at deCordova

On Thursday, March 26 from 6:00–8:00pm, the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum will host the 2026 Paul J. Cronin Memorial Lecture, featuring the three artists behind the original commissions for “Art & the Landscape: The Land Tells Our Stories,” opening across multiple Trustees properties in June 2026. This special program introduces the artists and the distinct landscapes that will host their site-responsive works, offering an early look into how each project reflects personal histories, ecological narratives, and place-based storytelling. Together, these artists ask a powerful question at the heart of this year’s lecture: Can art create an ecology? This panel is free and open to the public. Click here to register.