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Coming up at the deCordova

Halloween in the Morning Mists
Sunday, Oct. 29 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Spend a crisp fall morning with your family in the Sculpture Park and complete a series of gently ghoulish activities designed for preschoolers and toddlers and their caregivers. Explore in the morning mist, create a creepy crawly park creature, and work with educators to explore spiders through a collaborative rope web installation and sculptures inspired by the eight-legged arachnids. Costumes encouraged and all ages welcome. Preregistration is required — click here for details.

Family Yoga
Sunday, Oct. 29 from 10:30-11 a.m.
Practice your pumpkin poses and skeleton stretches. This kid-friendly yoga class weaves a rich balance between the imaginative world of the child with the distinct aspects of yoga practice that support mindfulness, self-regulation, and joy. The instructor comes from the teaching team at On The Mat Yoga in Concord. For ages 3-12 with a caregiver; meet on the third floor of the museum and bring a water bottle and mat. Click here for details and registration.

Full Moon Tour
Sunday, Oct. 29 from 7-8 p.m.
Bring your family and friends to see sculptures transformed by the moonlight in this special after-hours tour. Small group tours with deCordova’s experienced museum guides last 60-75 minutes. Bring a flashlight or lantern. Meet the guide in front of the museum. Click here for details and registration.

Gay Christmas/Halloween Dance Party
Friday, Nov. 3 from 7-10 p.m.
Don’t put your costume away just yet! deCordova is celebrating Halloween with a wild, quirky, outrageous Gay Christmas Dance Party inside the museum for both the LGBTQ+ community and enthusiastic allies. Featuring music by DJ Dayglow, a costume contest with prizes, a cash bar, and spotlight performances by a circus and drag artists. Open to all 21+. Creative and fabulous costumes encouraged, but not required. Click here for details and registration.

Pumpkin Smash at Codman Farms

Join us for a smashing good time at the third annual Great Pumpkin Smash at Codman Community Farms on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This family-friendly event is all about having fun while also making a positive impact on our planet. Bring your jack-o’-lanterns and decorative gourds to smash and feed to the Codman Farm pigs. Enjoy a Codman Farm breakfast sandwich or scoop of ice cream from Reasons to Be Cheerful and live music with Risa Lavelle and the Honeysteelers. Get tips on how to get started with composting in your home.

Prepare your pumpkins for composting by removing any stickers, candles, and other decorations, and please leave your painted pumpkins at home. Suggested donation of $1 per pumpkin. Want to make this event even greener? Arrive with your pumpkins by bike to receive prizes.

Coming up at the library

“Opera for Everyone” series
Experience three of Giuseppe Verdi’s early operas with Erika Reitshamer. No registration required.

• • “Ernani” — Sunday, Nov.12 from 2-3:30 p.m. (Tarbell Room)
  • “Attila” — Sunday, Nov. 19 from 2-3:30 p.m. (Tarbell Room)

Film: “Le Week-End”
“Le Week-End” (rated R, 2013) with Jim Broadbent and Lindsay Duncan. Presented by the Lincoln Library Film Society on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 6-8 p.m. in the Tarbell Room.

Flower Family Yoga with Tara Rachel
Yoga practice is a way of playing together and exploring movement, relaxation, breath and silence in a fun and creative way. Through story, song, and verse in connection with the season of the year, families learn the practice of yoga in this child-entered class. Register by emailing dleopold@minlib.net.

• • Toddlers and preschoolers — Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10:30-11 a.m.
  • Grades K-2 — Saturday, Nov. 18 from 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

“Tales of the Night” at Drumlin Farm

Tales of the Night, the annual family-friendly, nature-oriented spooktacular at Drumlin Farm, returns on Thursday and Friday, October 26 and 27 from 6:30–9 p.m. Activities range from “not so spooky” to “very spooky,” making Tales of the Night great for all ages. The wildlife sanctuary’s pathways will be candlelit to set the mood, so attendees will be able to spot the illuminated jack-o-lantern display. And don’t be surprised to wander into a story along the Nursery Rhyme Trail! Haunted Hayrides will explore Boyce Field. A variety of wildlife “ambassadors” will also be joining the party, including tarantulas and scorpions as special Halloween guests. Snacks will be available, as will secret “Witches Brew” for the (blood)thirsty. (This concoction may taste like apple cider to young attendees.) 

Proceeds from the event ($17 members/$20 nonmembers) provide critical support for Mass Audubon’s nature education and conservation programs. Admission is free for children 2 and younger — and coming dressed in costumes is encouraged! Register and learn more here, or visit massaudubon.org/tales.

Sinister Spectacular for kids at L-S

Come to the fourth annual Sinister Spectacular at Lincoln-Sudbury High School on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 1-3 p.m. Halloween-themed games and crafts will be hosted by our students (outside if weather permits; in the cafeteria if it doesn’t). This event is best for pre-school through elementary kids. Costumes not required but encouraged. $5 entry and refreshments for sale. Email danielle_weisse@lsrhs.net with any questions. 

Coming up at the library  

“I Remember Abuelito” — A Day of the Dead Story
Saturday, Nov. 4 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. (Tarbell Room)
Enjoy bilingual storytelling with this Day of the Dead story. This Mexican holiday is a celebration where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink, and celebration. After the story, we will reinforce Spanish vocabulary from the story as we sing, play, and do a craft. This program is for those who speak Spanish and those who want to learn. No registration or previous knowledge required. Recommended for children ages 5+.

Opera for Everyone with Erika Reitshamer: “Nabucco”|
Sunday, Nov. 5 from 2-3:30 p.m. (Tarbell Room
The story of Nabucco and captivity of the Israelites in Babylon transcends time and culture. It has grown into a powerful representation of oppression and people struggling for freedom throughout history. The Verdi  opera’s most famous number, the chorus of the Hebrew slaves “Va pensiero,” gave voice to a simmering Italian nationalism and eventually became the unofficial anthem of the Italian independence movement. Presenter Erika Reitshamer is returning to Lincoln Library with a three-week opera course.

Living with Wildlife in Massachusetts
Monday, Nov. 6 from 3-4 p.m. (Tarbell Room)
Learn about commonly encountered wildlife such as deer, coyote, and raccoons, and their intersection with wild and developed spaces. Find out best practices for maintaining bird feeders and attracting visitors and learn about amazing pollinators and problematic mosquitoes and ticks. Led by Tia Pinney, lead naturalist and educator at Mass Audubon’s Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary. 

Lincoln’s Lituri to be honored

On Friday, Nov. 3 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place, ABCD will honor Lincoln resident Kathy Lituri at Boston’s most empowering event, the ABCD Community Heroes Celebration. Lituri is among 18 nominated from across the region by ABCD neighborhood centers and programs for their selfless contribution of time, energy, expertise and compassion. Boston native Lawrence O’Donnell, host of MSNBC’s The Last Word, and Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson of the “Tennessee Three” will engage in a keynote conversation during the gala.

Lituri, a dental hygienist and faculty member at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, directs the school’s dental outreach programs. Her work with ABCD revolves around oral health, ensuring that Head Start children have their required dental exams, coordinating parent and staff workshops, and helping Head Start sites establish and maintain tooth-brushing programs.

“Leave the Leaves”

The Lincoln Garden Club presents “Leave the Leaves, Save the Stems” with landscape designer, writer, and educator Kathy Connolly on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at Bemis Hall. Why are fallen leaves and dead stems important? What are the practical concerns? How can we keep properties attractive? Organized by the Lincoln Garden Club in collaboration with Lincoln Common Ground and the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust. Also available via Zoom; click here to register.

“Food for Thought: Maternal Health Equity”

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.

Talk on those who worked the land

Join us for “Recovering Lost Voices” on Sunday, Nov. 12 from 4–5 p.m. at the Codman Estate’s Carriage House with Jen Turner of the Robbins House as we explore an important and often overlooked part of our history here in Lincoln — the lives of people who worked this land, many of whom did so without choice. Click here to RSVP (appreciated but not required).

Thanksgiving pies from FELS

FELS, the Foundation for Educators at Lincoln-Sudbury, will offer its annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale again this year.  FELS is grateful to Tom Fosnot and Ruth-Anne Adams, LSRHS parents and owner/chefs of The Hyve, for offering their talents in crafting an array of wonderful Thanksgiving dessert choices. Pies can be ordered until Friday, Nov. 10 at www.FELSGrant.org. Pickup will be Tuesday, Nov. 21 (times and location information are on the pie-ordering website).

Pies can also be purchased as a gift for LSRHS faculty and staff and/or for donation to the Lincoln or Sudbury Fire and Police Departments and to the Sudbury Food Pantry at Ascension Parish/Our Lady of Fatima Church in Sudbury. A donor has notified the Lincoln Food Pantry that they will supply pies for all households who utilize the pantry, and thus further donations for them from FELS are not needed this year. All gifted and donated pies will be delivered by FELS to their respective recipients. Don’t need a pie this Thanksgiving? Consider a donation to FELS (the goal for their 2023 annual appeal is $15,000). Questions? Contact Nancy Marshall at admin@FELSGrant.org or 781-259-9471.

Wendy Sobel to perform at LOMA

Wendy Sobel is the featured performer at the next LOMA (Lincoln Open Mic Night) on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 7–10 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m. Perform or just come listen to acoustic music and spoken word in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room.Sobel has been the driving force in several notable bands including Girl’s Night Out and Daring Angels. Her guitar-playing appeal might well be compared with Bonnie Raitt’s. To see her in action, watch her video of “One Love,” an original performed live at the MA Country Music Association Awards

For a slot at this monthly event, performers should email Rich Eilbert at loma3re@gmail.com before noon of the open-mic day) or (space permitting) sign up at the event. Names of those who are signed up by 7 p.m. will be drawn at random. We have a sound system with mikes and instrumental pickups suitable for individuals or small groups playing acoustic-style.

Movie for kids: “Zootopia”

First Parish in Lincoln is hosting a movie night on Wednesday, Nov. 15 — get cozy and watch “Zootopia” with pizza at 5 p.m. and the movie starting at 5:30 p.m. with popcorn. Refreshments and cheese board for adults. We’ll have gluten-free options as well. We will also be collecting diapers for the Metro-Boston Diaper Drive — any and all unused diapers welcome, loose or in packages. Please RSVP so we have an accurate count for food (note: this is not a drop-off event). To make a suggested donation of $10/family to help cover food costs, click here, select Youth Programs and type “Movie Night 11/15” in the notes field.

Lincoln Arts (and Crafts) Show

Calling all artists, photographers, potters, jewelers, wood workers, and crafters of all materials — show and view at the 2023 Lincoln Arts (and Crafts) Show Friday to Sunday, Nov. 17–19 at the Pierce House. Meet the artists at the opening reception on Friday, Nov. 17 from 5–7 p.m.

As always, this open show is for all ages, all creative arts, and all abilities — and student entries are free. Due to high attendance, we will be opening up the second floor to additional displays. The deadline to register your work is Friday, Nov. 10. Details and registration at lincolnma.myrec.com.

“Stove Wars: Gas vs. Induction Cooking”

Induction stoves, long popular in Europe and Asia, are more efficient than gas or standard electric stoves. Some chefs and home cooks are making the transition to induction cooking, whether motivated by a desire for cleaner air or a lower carbon footprint. Join MetroWest Climate Solutions (of which the First Parish in Lincoln is a part) for a webinar on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. to learn more. Speakers are Jonathan I. Levy, chair of the Department of Environmental Health at Boston University, and Steve Sheinkopf, CEO of Yale Appliance. To register, visit metrowestclimatesolutions.org.

Coming up at the library

Haunted Experiences
Sunday, Oct. 29 from noon–1 p.m. (online)
Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group produces haunted attractions all over the U.S., including the Old Joliet Haunted Prison in Chicago. Join CEO Chris Stafford and Jeff DePaoli, host of “That Halloween Podcast,” on Zoom as they talk all about the history and creation of this mega-haunt. Click here to register.

Halloween Dance Party
Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 11 a.m.–noon (Tarbell Room)
Come in costume and groove to children’s songs, oldies, and Halloween favorites. For children ages 5 and under. No registration required.

Diwali Celebration
Thursday, Nov. 2 from 6-8 p.m. (Tarbell Room)
Celebrate the festival of lights and learn henna body art with Manisha Trivedi. This fun, informal class is open to people of all artistic abilities (best for ages 12+). Thanks to the Friends of the Lincoln Library for their generous funding of this event. Space is limited; email sfeather@minlib.net to register.

Pop-Up Art Class: Watercolor Leaves
Friday, Nov. 3 from 3-4 p.m. (Tarbell Room)
Learn the basics of watercolor painting in this autumn-inspired program, drawing our own leaves or using traceable templates. We will watch the colors mingle and blend together using a wet on wet watercolor technique. Registration is limited to 15 adults (age 18+) for this class; click here to register.

Donate to diaper drive

The annual Metro-Boston Diaper Drive co-coordinated by Lincoln’s Kim Jalet runs through October 28. If you’re able, please donate via our Amazon or Target registries, or visit www.mbdiapers.org to help the one in three Massachusetts families struggling to afford enough diapers for their children. SNAP and WIC benefits do not cover diapers leaving many families to make difficult decisions between food, diapers, and other needs. Do you have opened packages of diapers? Contact Kim at jaletkl@gmail.com to learn where you can drop them. All diapers go directly to the Somerville WIC office, which serves Lincoln, Somerville, Cambridge, Arlington, Watertown, Belmont, Lexington, and Bedford.

An evening of classical piano

A unique fall concert featuring classical pieces performed by pianist Sebastian Castillo to support Lincoln-Sudbury Friends of Music will take place on Friday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. in the high school’s Kirschner Auditorium. Tickets will be sold at the door ($5 for students, $10 for adults). LSFoM provides funding to supplement the music department budget and offering programs and opportunities to complement and extend the music curriculum.

“A Night on Broadway” in Lincoln

The First Parish in Lincoln’s next Live in Lincoln Center concert, “A Night on Broadway,” on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall (14 Bedford Rd.) features emcee David Eliot, three singers, and pianist Timothy Steele performing favorite songs from musicals from 1940 to the present. Tickets are $30 and available in advance (recommended) or at the door, with refreshments and mingling at the intermission. Click here to purchase.

Looks for animal signs at FNL

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).

Teng joins Care Dimensions

Dr. Alexander Teng of Boston, formerly of Lexington, recently joined Care Dimensions as a full-time hospice and palliative care physician managing the care of hospice patients at home in greater Boston and at the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln. He completed a hospice and palliative medicine fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and was a hospitalist at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington for five years. He also holds an MBA from the Heller School of Public Policy and Management at Brandeis University in Waltham.

Pick pumpkins at Matlock Farm

Matlock Farm is gearing up for its annual pumpkin-picking event. Come by the farm near 28 Lexington Rd. over the next two weekends (October 7, 8, 14, and 15, weather permitting) from noon–4 p.m. to pick your own pumpkins and get some stunning photos of the fall foliage with your family and friends.

Members Day at deCordova

On Saturday, Oct. 21, the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum will celebrate Members Day, where visitors can welcome newly installed artworks to the park, say farewell to the beloved sculpture Lincoln, and introduce an outdoor craft market in partnership with the Brown and Black Voices of Merrimack Valley. The day also includes a conversation with Lincoln artist Dewitt Godfrey, curator-led tours of the sculpture park, and art-making activities. All are welcome. Trustees members and Lincoln residents always enjoy free admission to deCordova. Click here for more information. Rain date: October 22.

On Sunday, Oct. 29, deCordova will also host “Halloween in the Morning Mists” for toddlers and pre-K children and their grownups, and a Full Moon Tour in the evening.

Two events at Farrington Nature Linc

Learn about seasonal plants in “Foraging 101” on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. at Farrington Nature Linc. Topics will include safety, sustainability, identification and harvesting tips, preservation techniques, and a hands-on demonstration of how to make a plant-infused salve that you can take home. Click here to register.

At “Eyes on Owls” (co-hosted by the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust) on Sunday, Oct. 22 from 1–2 p.m., discover the world of owls through captivating up-close encounters and learn about their unique adaptations, behavior, and habitats from expert naturalists. Click here to register.

Register for L-S adult ed classes

The fall/winter 2023 slate of courses offered at the high school by Lincoln-Sudbury Adult & Community Education is now open for registration. Click here to browse and register for classes in areas including text prep, creative and culinary arts, home and garden, languages, professional skills, and more.

Volunteer sought for Conservation Commission

There is a vacancy on the Lincoln Conservation Commission and the Select Board will appoint someone to fill the unexpired term. For information about the commission’s roles and responsibilities, visit the commission’s website and attend a meeting. Residents may also contact the Conservation Department staff at 781-259-2612 or conservation@lincolntown.org.To apply, complete the town’s volunteer Signup form and email it to elderp@lincolntown.org or mail it to the Office of the Select Board (16 Lincoln Rd., Lincoln, MA 01773) by November 3.  

Lincoln’s Huxley Jade in Concord theater production

Concord Youth Theater’s upcoming mainstage company production of “A Year with Frog and Toad” features Lincoln resident Huxley Jade among its cast. The show will be performed November 3–12. Other shows in the 2023-2024 season are “Little Women,” “Frozen Jr.,” “Matilda Jr.,” “Once Upon a Mattress, “Broadway Revue.” 

“Practicing Self-Compassion as a Parent”

Talk with other parents about “Practicing Self-Compassion as a Parent,” part of the First Parish in Lincoln’s “Conversations on Tap” series, on Monday, Sept. 25 from 7:30–9 p.m. in the Tack Room. Led by Rev. Kit Novotny, FLP co-minister, will explore the practice of self-compassion (based on the work of Dr. Kristin Neff and others) as a strategy for parenting with empathy over perfectionism, gently shifting from shame and stress spirals toward cultivating a kind, supportive inner voice. We’ll also explore how self-compassion can be a tool we pass onto our children. Open to the wider community – all spiritual backgrounds (and none) very welcome.

LLCT annual meeting on Oct. 3

The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields Church. After LLCT’s business meeting, science and conservation educator Gwyn Loud will give a presentation on her observations of 50 years of changing landscapes, flora, and fauna in Lincoln. Weaving together anecdotes gathered from her own experiences and those of her network of wildlife observers, she will impress us with Lincoln’s biodiversity and remind us why conservation matters.

Scarecrow Classic 5K coming up

The 11th annual Scarecrow Classic 5K kicks off on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 9:30 a.m. at Lincoln Station. This community road and trail run, which supports LLCT’s conservation mission, wind through scenic fields and forests, ending the morning with a cider donut. This year, LLCT is hosting magician Cedric Purcell to entertain guests before the awards ceremony. LLCT strongly encourages pre-registration by October 1 to guarantee participants get their desired shirt size. Click here for more information and registration. Same-day registration opens at 8:00 a.m. on race day. 

Flu vaccine clinic

The town will hold a flu vaccine clinic for residents and school families (age 9 and up) on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lincoln School’s Reed Gym. Click here to register. All participants must download an Acton Pharmacy Vaccine Administration Record and bring the completed form with them.

deCordova’s “Lincoln” sculpture to depart

Sculptor DeWitt Godfrey’s Lincoln, a large, low-lying horizontal sculpture made of 80 steel cylinders that appear to cascade down the hill, will be de-installed in October and repurposed for future installations at similar sculpture parks and gardens in the United States.

“Lincoln is one of the best examples of site-specific sculpture I can think of, and for me as for so many visitors, its presence such a big part of my experience at deCordova. It’s completely amazing to me that when the curators commissioned that work, it was intended for just a two- or three-year installation,” says Jessica May, deCordova’s artistic director.

Godfrey has said that the concept of the sculpture, which was installed in 2012,  was to mimic the gentle curves of deCordova’s landscape. The sculpture also allows visitors to pass through it to see what is on the other side. The sculpture was created on site and, at more than 150 feet long, is one of the largest ever shown at the Sculpture Park and is Godfrey’s most expansive work to date.

At 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11, Chief Curator Sarah Montross will present a Spotlight Tour on Lincoln. Spotlight Tours offer a deep dive discussion on a specific sculpture for which the presenter has a strong connection.

Jazz concert this week

All are invited to a jazz concert with local musicians organized by Nick Ribush of Lincoln’s Traditional Jazz Band on Thursday, Sept. 21 from 1–3 p.m. in Bemis Hall.

Film: “The Day He Arrives”

The Lincoln Library Film Society presents “The Day He Arrives” on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. Longing and regret, artistic frustration and new hope, self-revelation and self-loathing arise from loopy coincidences, tough reunions, and urban street poetry in this delicate romantic comedy, from 2011, by South Korean director Hong Sang-soo (in Korean with English subtitles).

Join parent and little ones on a walk

LincFam welcomes new and expecting parents to a meetup for families with children under 2 or expecting a child (both parents and children are welcome) on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 3:30 p.m. Meet at the commuter parking lot next to Donelan’s to walk the Codman trails. No RSVP required. If you’d like to join the list for information on future events and meetups, click here.

Codman Feast and Fair

Codman Community Farms’ annual Harvest Feast returns with a classic pig roast, bluegrass music from The New Grownups, and fun on the farm on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 5–9 p.m. There will be pulled pork family meals and apple crisp hot out of the Codman kitchen, plates and cutlery, plus a tent over the front pasture, table seating and Solo stoves to keep warm. Bring a picnic blanket, other side dishes your family might like to eat (not potluck), and drinks. Family meals include Codman pasture-raised pork, cornbread and coleslaw, plus apple crisp and vanilla ice cream. Family meals start at $60; click here to order.

Join in the fun with old-fashioned family and children’s games at Codman’s Harvest Fair on Sunday, Oct. 1 from noon–4 p.m. Activities include bingo in the sugar shack, a pie-eating contest, rooster run, lots of games, (mostly) Codman-grown food, music, and more. Children’s admission bracelets are $20, which includes ice cream. Kids under 3 are free. Click here to skip the line and order in advance.

Apply to exhibit art at the library

The Lincoln Public Library is now accepting applications to display work in the art gallery during 2024. Applications are due by Saturday, Sept. 30. To apply, please fill out this online form While online submissions are strongly preferred, you may also download and print a hard copy linked on that web page.

Library offers Brazilian music and haunted history

The Lincoln Public Library presents a music performance for children and families by Sulinha’s Trio on Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 10:30–11:15 a.m. in the Tarbell Room. Originally from Brazil, Sulinha Boucher’s trio plays bossa nova, baiao, and other styles on Brazilian instruments like berimbau and bandolin as well as acoustic guitar and percussion. No registration necessary. For all ages.

In 1991, Spooky World opened in Berlin, Mass., as the first Halloween scream park. The attraction became so popular that it expanded well beyond its original haunted hayride and shaped a generation of New England Halloween lovers. Join David Bertolino, the man who started it all, and Jeff DePaoli, host of “That Halloween Podcast,” to hear how an idea became a Halloween institution in Massachusetts on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 1-2 p.m. via Zoom (click here to register).

Brain Games on Oct. 15

The fifth annual Brain Games cornhole tournament and family fun day on Sunday, Oct. 15 from noon–5 p.m. in Pierce Park. Live music, local beer, magician Ed Popielarczyk, raffle prizes, and the Clover food truck! There is no cost to attend the event. Food and beverages are available for purchase — everything else is simply whatever you would like to donate. Please spread the word, and invite your friends and family.

Brain Games is the Doo family’s annual fundraiser benefiting moyamoya research at Boston Children’s Hospital in honor of the care received by their daughter, who was diagnosed with the rare brain disease moyamoya in June 2019 and has had three surgeries since. Their goal this year is to raise $100,000 to continue funding her surgeon’s research, where 100% of the event’s proceeds go.

Life celebrations for Evelyn Harris, Toby Frost

Please join Glenn and David Harris as they celebrate the life of their mother Evelyn Harris on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. in Bemis Hall. A reception will follow. If you would like to speak at the service to share a memory of Evelyn, please email glennh.email@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Evelyn’s memory to Mass Audubon (288 South Great Rd., Lincoln MA 01773).

A celebration of the life of October (Toby) Frost will be held on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. at the Pierce House followed by a reception. Those who knew Toby are welcome to join us.

Evening at Gropius

During this evening slide show and house tour on Friday, Sept. 15 from 7-9 p.m. at the Gropius House (68 Baker Bridge Rd.), see how Walter Gropius’s innovative lighting scheme comes to life at night. Gropius, founder of the German design school the Bauhaus, was one of the most influential architects of the twentieth century. His 1938 home highlights the clean lines of Modernist design. Light refreshments are individual “nibbles” picnic bags. Advance tickets required ($65 for Historic New England members, $75 for nonmembers). Please call 781-259-8098 for more information. Note: the Gropius House is not handicapped-accessible.

“How and Why to Talk to Young Kids About Race”

Join a free public workshop on Monday, Sept. 18 from 7-8:15 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Library on “How & Why to Talk to Young Kids About Race” offered by Story Starters. Designed for caregivers and educators, this workshop will explain the research about how racial bias develops in children from a young age, and provide evidence-based strategies adults can use to disrupt that bias and develop children’s antiracist values. Click here to register.

“Leave the Leaves”

This fall, it couldn’t be easier to support pollinators, provide overwinter shelter for amphibians, nurture the soil, improve water retention, and drawdown carbon. Join us on the first day of fall for “Leave the Leaves: A Zoom Introduction & Conversation on Soil & Climate Benefits” by Lincoln soil microbial ecologist Dr. Rachel Neurath to learn about the benefits of leaving the leaves on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. And save the date for the Lincoln Garden Club’s public meeting on November 7. Kathy Connolly will give a presentation entitled “Leave the Leaves, Save the Stems.” Organized by Lincoln Common Ground and the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust in collaboration with the Lincoln Garden Club and Codman Community Farms. Click here to register.

Kid/caregiver discussion groups about banned books

Celebrate the freedom to read with a conversation between young people and their caregivers at two discussion groups during Banned Books Week at the Lincoln Public Library. On Monday, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m., children’s librarian Debbie Leopold will facilitate a talk for kids age 4+ about Answers in the Pages by David Levithan. Email dleopold@minlib.net to register. Lincoln author Ray Shepard (A Long Time Coming) will host a session with middle schoolers and caregivers on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. to talk about Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi. Email sfeather@minlib.net to register.

Submit work to the Lincoln Arts Show

Calling all artists, photographers, potters, jewelers, wood workers, and crafters of all materials! Join us for the 2023 Lincoln Arts (and Crafts) Show on Friday to Sunday, Nov. 17-19 from noon–5 p.m. and an opening reception on Friday, Nov. 17 from 5–7 p.m. at the Pierce House. As always, this open show is for all ages, all creative arts, and all abilities — and student entries are free! We’ve seen 350 attendees at the show each of the past couple of years, so this year we’ll be opening up the second floor to additional displays. Click here for details and registration. Questions? Email Sarah Chester at schester636@gmail.com.

Lecture on Avis and Bernard DeVoto

Award-winning author Nate Schweber brings to life the story of two remarkable environmental warriors and former Lincoln residents Avis and Bernard DeVoto in the next Bemis Free Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. in Bemis Hall. The DeVotos’ decades-long battle to protect public lands and save our National Park system is chronicled in Schweber’s latest book, This America of Ours: Bernard and Avis DeVoto and the Forgotten Fight to Save the Wild. Lecture immediately followed by book sales and signing with the author. Hosted by the Bemis Free Lecture Series with Friends of Minute Man National Park, Lincoln Historical Society, Lincoln Land Conservation Trust, and Walden Woods Project.

Limited seating; click here for reservations. The event will also be available via livestream and will remain available on the Bemis Free Lecture Series website.

First Parish kicks off the fall with zoning forum, poetry walk

• Members of the Housing Choice Act Working Group (HCAWG) will present the three options for zoning bylaw proposals that are under consideration in Lincoln on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. in the First Parish Church’s Stearns Room (4 Bedford Rd.). In addition, Michelle Barnes, chair of the Trustees of the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and the Rural Land Foundation, will present and explain their separate request to change the current zoning for the Lincoln Station Mall area. The event will also be livestreamed here.Residents are encouraged to bring questions to the discussion in preparation for the State of the Town Meeting on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. The Select Board, Planning Board, and the HCAWG will use community feedback to help choose a final option at a multiboard meeting on October 10. The zoning bylaw proposal will be submitted to the state in December and to town residents for a vote at the March 2024 Annual Town Meeting.

• On Friday, Sept. 22 from 1–3 p.m., meet at the famous “twisted tree” in front of Lincoln Public Library for a special Quiet Walks and Poetry for Seekers collaboration. We’ll walk for a mile or two in the neighborhood, stopping four or five times beneath particular trees. Beneath the shade of each tree, we will hear a poem that in some way honors or features that tree species. In between each poem, we will walk in silence. At the end, we will gather in a circle and reflect on what we saw and heard. If the weather looks questionable, email Rev. Nate Klug (nate@fplincoln.org) for the latest updates.

• The service at the First Parish in Lincoln on “Rally Sunday” on Sunday, Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. will include a blessing of the backpacks for our children and joyful music from the choir. With a bit of history during the service, and cake afterwards on the lawn, we’ll also be celebrating the 275th anniversary of the church.

Talk on architect Eleanor Raymond

Historic New England presents “Right Space, Right Time: Eleanor Raymond’s Architecture” on Thursday, Sept. 21 from 7-9 p.m. in the Codman Estate carriage barn and via Zoom. The presenter is Justin Kedl, an artist and scholar with an interest in 20th-century modernism — particularly Surrealism, the Bauhaus school, and Abstract Expressionism who works for Lincoln’s Gropius House and a local pottery studio. Advance tickets required; click here for more information. This program is funded in part by the Lincoln Cultural Council a local agency funded by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Codman Community Farms offers array of activities

Here are activities and classes in the coming weeks at Codman Community Farms. Click here for information on all of the farm’s events.

Seed-Saving Workshop
Friday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to noon
With CCF education, outreach and volunteer coordinator Jess Myles (held at Concord Library Fowler branch, 1322 Main St., Concord). Click here to register.

Farm to Table Brunch Tours
Saturday, Sept. 16 and Oct. 14, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Come to the farm to collect your own eggs and veggies and then cook it in our kitchen. This is a combination walking tour of the farm, vegetable harvest, cooking session, and finally brunch. Cost: $55 for adults, $35 for kids. Click here to register.

Flowers in the Field Happy Hour
Saturday, Sept. 16 from 4–5:30 p.m.
What could be better than watching the sunset from our flower patch, with delicious farm snacks and friends? This is a perfect chance to get outside for a night off and enjoy the beauty of the farm, with your own bouquet to bring home. Cost: $40. Click here to register.

Flower Crowns for Kids
Sunday, Sept. 17 from 2-4 p.m.
This class is all about celebrating fall colors and having fun crafting with natural materials. In this class, each kid will learn how to make a traditional flower crown with a combination of fresh and dried flowers to wear and keep. Cost: $40. Click here to register.

Sugar Shack story time
Wednesdays, Sept. 20 to Oct. 25 from 4:15–5 p.m.
Our own Sarah Bishop will be back with her bag of books! Wonderful, funny, and artful stories for kids ages 3-5. Free, but registration is required to drop off tour child; click here.

Cooking at the Farm: Canning Basics with Historic New England
Saturday, Sept. 23 from 2–4 p.m.
We’ll start with a brief tour of the kitchens and grounds at the Codman Estate (including the old greenhouse!) and learn about Dorothy Codman’s family canning recipes and traditions. Then we’ll head to the newly renovated CCF commercial kitchen for a class on the basics of canning with our own farm-grown vegetables. Class fee: $65. Click here to register.

Annual Harvest Feast and Fair 
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 30–Oct. 1
Details TBA; click here for more information.

Medicinal Herb Farm Walk
Thursday, Oct. 5 from 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Join us for a guided walk around the farm with Lincoln’s Lucia Longnecker. We’ll learn how to identify common weeds as well as farm-grown herbs and flowers in their different stages of growth, learn ways to preserve their medicinal qualities, and discuss their traditional medicinal uses. Each participant will get to harvest materials to create their own herbal tea blend. Couse fee: $25. Click here to register.

Fermented Vegetables
Saturday, Oct. 14 from 2–4 p.m.
In this hands-on class, we’ll discuss a little about the traditions and nutrition of fermented foods, and then we’ll make our own sauerkraut and taste a variety of other naturally fermented vegetable condiments. Click here for more information.

Online training for hospice volunteers

Care Dimensions will hold online training classes for those interested in becoming volunteers for the nonprofit organization. Volunteers can help patients by engaging in a shared interest or hobby, helping with letter-writing or life review, reading aloud, listening and providing a supportive, comforting presence, and visiting with your approved dog. Volunteers visit patients in their homes, in facilities, and at our hospice houses in Lincoln and Danvers. 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, Oct. 16 to Nov. 8 from 9-11 a.m. (register by October 2). For more information or to register, click here or email volunteerinfo@caredimensions.org.

Swap shed needs volunteer help

The swap shed at the transfer station is seeking volunteers to help continue reducing waste by reusing and recycling. Volunteers are needed to help residents place their items in the appropriate area, make sure items are acceptable, and help keep the swap shed organized and safe for all to enjoy. Shifts are available Wednesdays and Saturdays for two to four hours. You can commit to once a week, twice a week, once a month, or whatever works with your schedule. If you’d like to volunteer or have any questions, please contact Susan Donaldson at the DPW (donaldsons@lincolntown.org).

Calling all cyclists for the Tour de Codman

The Tour de Codman will start at Codman Farm on Sunday, Sept. 10 and will take cyclists on a nearly 12-mile loop through Lincoln along roads and paths, featuring stops at three remote pastures where farm staff and volunteers will give a short talk on the farm’s sustainable, pasture-based agriculture before returning to the farm for coffee, cider and donuts. We welcome all ages but cyclists must be comfortable maintaining a 10-12 mph pace along Lincoln’s roads. The route will spend as much time as possible on bike paths and quiet roads. Any bike in good working order should suffice. Bring your own water and snacks for the route, and don’t forget your helmet (required). The ride leader will have basic tools but riders should plan to be self-sufficient. The total time for the ride, with stops, should be under two hours. Click here for more information and registration.

Two series of trails walks offered

John Calabria will return to lead “Noticing Walks” on Tuesdays from 1–2:30 p.m. Please fill out the online registration form to receive email reminders for the walks or call the Council on Aging and Human Services at 781-259-8811 to receive phone call reminders. Although gently paced, the walks cover rough terrain and have elevation change. Sturdy footwear is encouraged and walking poles are welcome. 

• September 26 — Twin Pond Conservation Land. Meet at the Twin Pond parking lot.
• November 7 — Farrar Pond Trails. Meet at the Lincoln canoe landing parking lot (24 South Great Rd.)
• December 5 — Farm Meadow Trails. Meet at the Lincoln Station parking lot.

Another series of trail walks takes place on Tuesdays from 9:30–11:30 a.m. on September 19 and October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Click here to register (use the tabs at the bottom of that page to switch between days).

Fall events at the deCordova

The deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum is offering several fall activities. Click on a program title for more information and ticket purchase.  

• Peter Mulvey’s Trustees Bike Tour (Sunday, Sept. 10) — Massachusetts musician Peter Mulvey will bring his Trustees Bike Tour to deCordova for a live performance.
• Spotlight Tour: Stechet’s “Tall Feather” (Friday, Sept. 15) — Join Associate Curator of Native American Art Tess Lukey for a deep dive on this sculpture. This will be part of an ongoing series designed to give an insider’s take on a favorite sculpture.  
• New England Performance Series with Vance Gilbert (Wednesday, Sept. 20) — This Grammy-nominated artist will deliver an evening of unforgettable music and storytelling on. 
• Sculptural Flowers: Autumnal Flower Arranging (Saturday, Sept. 23) — Come to a workshop on floral arranging taught by an experienced designer with Derby Farm, a woman-owned farm in Arlington. 
• Arts and Ales: Ciderfest (Sunday, Sept. 24) — A tasting of Massachusetts seasonal hard ciders and enjoy some live American Songbook music by Lincoln resident Jim White. 

Walden Woods Project offers three events

“Bears of the West: Vital Ground Foundation & Douglas Chadwick”
Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 7–8:15 p.m. (virtual)
Veteran environmental writer Douglas Chadwick will present ideas from his most recent book Four Fifths A Grizzly: A New Perspective on Nature that Just Might Save Us All. He will present examples of successful recoveries of species and habitats, with the thought that “we really can save a whole lot in a hurry.” Doug will be introduced by Kim Davitt from the Vital Ground Foundation, a land trust working to protect and connect wildlife habitat in the West. Click here to register. Donations to the Vital Ground Foundation gladly accepted.

Reading Circle: “The Wellfleet Oysterman”
Wednesday, October 4 from 7–8:15 p.m. (virtual)
Reading Circle participants will read “The Wellfleet Oysterman” from Thoreau’s Cape Cod and come together for discussion with Walden Woods Project Curator of Collections and resident Thoreau Scholar Jeffrey S. Cramer. “The Wellfleet Oysterman” as well as discussion questions will be provided upon registration. “The Wellfleet Oysterman” (as well as the full Cape Cod text) is available to read on this Walden Woods web page.

The Reading Circle is an event in association with the Thoreau’s Cape Cod Readathon, a first-of-its-kind event sponsored by the Barnstable Land Trust, the Walden Woods Project, the town of Concord, and other partners in Concord and on Cape Cod. The Readathon will be held October 7 and 8 at Fuller Farm in Marstons Mills as well as live-streamed. Find out more here.

Lawrence Buell: “Henry David Thoreau: Thinking Disobediently”
Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 6:30–8 p.m. in person
Join us for a reading, presentation, and Q&A with Lincoln’s Lawrence Buell about his forthcoming book Henry David Thoreau: Thinking Disobediently, the first concise account of Thoreau’s life, thought, and impact in more than half a century. Buell is the Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature Emeritus at Harvard University and has written and lectured worldwide on Transcendentalism, American studies, and the environmental humanities. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a wine and cheese reception. The book will be available for purchase at the event (address provided upon registration).

Garden Club social for prospective members

The Lincoln Garden Club invites anyone interested in joining the club to come to a wine and cheese party on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. to meet members and socialize. Committee chairs will be there to answer questions about what the club does. Please email belinda.gingrich@gmail.com to RSVP and get the location. To learn more about the club’s activities, visit www.lincolngardenclub.org.

Celebration of the life of Homer Eckhardt

The family of Homer Eckhardt (1924-2023) invites community members to join family, friends, and neighbors to help celebrate his life on Sunday, Sept. 17 from 2–4 p.m. in Bemis Hall. A founding member of the historic Brown’s Woods neighborhood, Homer continued to be an active participant in the Lincoln community during the 67 years he lived in town, through activities as varied as helping to found the Codman Community Farms, volunteering in science classes in the Lincoln Public Schools, and enjoying fellowship at the Men’s Coffee Group.

Show about Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Join us for a show performed by Sheryl Faye that brings American justice icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg to life on Friday, Sept. 29 at 12:30 p.m. in Bemis Hall. The show is the inspiring story of how RBG changed her life — and ours. Sponsored by Friends of Lincoln COA & Friends of the Lincoln Library.

Tour and presentation about Lincoln Woods

In connection with the town’s discussion of multi-family housing at the September 30 State of the Town meeting, Friends of Modern Architecture/Lincoln invites residents on a tour of Lincoln Woods on Sunday, Oct. 1 from 3–6 p.m. “Celebrating Lincoln Woods: Our History of Building Community” presents the design elements in architecture, landscape architecture, and town planning that have made Lincoln Woods an accessible, inclusive community, providing housing for a diverse range of ages and needs for 50 years. 

The event begins at 3 p.m. with Lincoln architect Woodie Arthur speaking about the architecture and history of the community. A tour of the property and three dwellings will follow the presentation. The event is free to all. Share refreshments and community in our reception tent after the tour. Please visit the FoMA web page at www.fomalincoln.org/outreach to reserve your place.