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EEE risk in Sudbury rises to moderate

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health DPH) has increased the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) risk level to “moderate” in Sudbury after the virus was detected in mosquitoes collected from the surveillance program in that town, though the risk in Lincoln remains low. No human cases have been reported. On September 5, the DPH also announced two additional human cases of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts, bringing the total number of human cases to six. One is a man in his 50s who was exposed in Suffolk County; the other is a man in his 80s with exposure in southern Middlesex County. The Lincoln and Sudbury Health Department continue to work closely with the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project to conduct mosquito surveillance and (in Sudbury) additional truck-mounted spraying as needed in the targeted areas.

Lincoln Land Conservation Trust news

LLCT and Conservation Dept. work days
Join other volunteers helping to manage invasive plants on conservation land. The next work day is Friday, Sept. 13 from 1-3pm. All tools provided; just bring gloves. Click here to learn more and RSVP.

LLCT and COAHS Noticing Walks
These gently paced walks are all about the journey, not the destination. They take place on first Tuesdays and mid-month Wednesdays from September 18 through December 11. Click here or more details, dates and locations, and registration.

“The Nature and Science of Fall Foliage”
Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.
LLCT welcomes Tia Pinney, a senior naturalist at Mass Audubon, to speak about the science of fall foliage via Zoom. Click here to register.

Scarecrow Classic 5K
The 12th annual Scarecrow Classic 5K to benefit the LLCT takes place on Sunday, Oct. 20 starting at 9:30 a.m. Participants enjoy a course through Lincoln’s roads and trails, with colorful scarecrows along the route and cider donuts at the finish line. Register by Monday, Oct. 7 to guarantee a Scarecrow Classic Tech Shirt on race day. Pre-registration closes the Friday before the race and limited same-day registrations are available. Learn more and register at scarecrowclassic5k.com. The LLCT is also looking for sponsors and volunteers. Email llct@lincolnconservation.org if you can help.

Council on Aging & Human Services activities

The COA&HS’s Lincoln Academy takes place on Fridays at 12:30 p.m. in Bemis Hall. This month:

• September 13 — “Journey to Victoria Falls and Okurango Delta” with Lincoln resident Ed Tam
• September 20 — “A History of Fraud through the Ages” where local author Bob Ainsworth shares the story of swindlers from ancient Greece to today.
• September 27 — “Chomsky and Me: A Memoir.” Author Bev Stohl shares her story of running the MIT office of the renowned linguist and social critic Noam Chomsky for nearly two and a half decades.

Marilyn Buckler, 1933–2024

Longtime Lincoln resident Marilyn Buckler passed away on August 13 at the age of 91. Click here to read her obituary.

Register for L-S adult ed classes

L-S Adult & Community Education Classes has several classes starting this month, including dance, family fishing, boating skills, SAT prep, ChatGPT, real estate investing, and “Preparing for ‘The Talk’ with Your Elder Parents.” Click here for course listings and registration. Questions? Email adult.ed@lsrhs.net or leave a message at 978-443-9961 x3326.

Walden Woods events

Join the Walden Woods Project and RESTORE: The North Woods for “Thoreau, Landscape Scale Wildlands and Natural Democracy” with wilderness activist and author Jamie Sayen will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 7–8 p.m. via Zoom. Thoreau proposed the establishment of reserves decades before the designation of the first national parks. Click here to learn more and register.

“Author Helen Humphreys in Conversation with Jeffrey S. Cramer” happens on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 2:00–3:30 p.m. at Thoreau Farm (341 Virginia Rd., Concord) and online. Inspired by the life, letters, and diaries of Henry David Thoreau, Humphreys’ novel Followed by the Lark shows how strikingly similar the concerns of the early nineteenth century are to our own, and reminds us to listen for news of change. Click here to learn more and register.

Apply to show your work in library art gallery

The Lincoln Public Library Art & Exhibit Committee is now accepting applications to exhibit artwork in the 2025 exhibition year. Selections will be based on artistic quality, diversity, and relevance to Lincoln. For additional information and an application link, check out the Library’s Art Gallery webpage. Questions? Email Ran Cronin at rcronin@minlib.net. Applications are due by Monday, Sept. 30.

Lincoln resident to participate in Jimmy Fund walk

Lincoln resident Ana Goncalves will participate in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, Oct. 6. She and thousands of other walkers will take part in the annual event that raises funds to support all forms of adult and pediatric care and research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Make a difference as a hospice volunteer

Care Dimensions volunteer Dave Houle visits patients with his dog Dolce.

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 in patients’ homes, care facilities, or the hospice house on Winter Street. 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 patients, or just listening and providing a supportive, comforting presence. 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. 7–30, from 9–11 a.m. and (register by September 27). For more information or to register, click here or email VolunteerInfo@CareDimensions.org.

Codman Estate Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday

The Codman Estate Arts and Crafts Festival takes place on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This annual event features the work of more than 100 local artisans. Work includes painting, woodworking, food products, jewelry, photography, glass, clothing, metalwork, and more. Enjoy live entertainment, a food court, and first-floor tours of the Codman House museum. Admission is $5 (free for kids and members of Historic New England). Click here for details and tickets.

Political organizer Michael Ansara at DTC

Meet Michael Ansara, political organizer, activist, and poet at an election kickoff meeting of the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Bemis Hall (coffee at 9:45 a.m., talk at 10 a.m.). Come and be inspired, hear ways to help elect the Dems, and get your questions answered.

Donate items for ski/skate/bike sale

Donate gently used skis, bikes, skates for the upcoming L-S Boosters Ski, Skate &Bike Sale. Items can be dropped off in the LSRHS courtyard on Friday, Sept. 20 (rain or shine) from 4–7 p.m. Only the following will be accepted:

• Bikes
• Downhill and cross-country skis, poles and boots
• Hockey and figure skates
• Skateboards
• Golf clubs and bags

For more information, email Jeanine Hodges at jeaninehodges@gmail.com.

Volunteers needed for events subcommittee

The IDEA Committee (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism) is seeking volunteers to serve on the planning committee for a “Welcome to Lincoln” newcomers party on January 26, 2025. The subcommittee will meet twice monthly from September to early February. IDEA is also seeking volunteers to help in other capacities such as tabling at town events. Letters of interest should be sent to Peggy Elder, administrative assistant in the Select Board’s Office, elderp@lincolntown.org or call 781-259-2601.

Coming up at the library

Mindful Mondays Meditation Series
Adults are welcome to find a quiet, comfortable space to relax and join mindfulness teacher Lauren for a calming Monday lunch break meditation on Zoom from 12:30–1 p.m. Click for series flier. Register here for any or all sessions:

• • Nervous System Relaxation — Monday, Sept. 16
  • Nature Visualization — Monday, Sept. 23
  • Movement Meditation — Monday, Sept. 30

Scrabble and Uno and Chess
Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 2–3 p.m.
Get together with friends and families of all ages for a board gaming afternoon at the library on All kinds of games will be provided or bring your own. Ages 6+, no registration necessary.

Sensational Smoothies with Jodi
Thursday, Sept. 19 from 4–5 p.m.
Jodi Gorman, registered dietitian/nutritionist and owner of Happy Jars Lifestyle, will lead a class for children 8+ to create and taste simple, nutritious smoothies. Participants will go home with sensational smoothie recipe ideas. Please let us know about any dietary restrictions when signing up. Register here.

Film: “The Thin Man” (1934)
Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m.
Dashiell Hammett’s jaunty whodunit about a missing inventor made William Powell and Myrna Loy the champagne elite of sleuthing. Sign up for the mailing list.

Author talk on finding and identifying birds
Monday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.
Author Heather Wolf, author of Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront, will discuss via Zoom how to find and identify more birds by picking a “patch,” a place close to home where you can watch birds often. Click for event flier or register here.

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Let the classes begin

Keynote speaker Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson, a racial equity strategist and educator, highlighted opening day of the 2024-25 school year on August 26 for all Lincoln and Hanscom teachers and staff in Donaldson Auditorium. Students begin classes on Thursday. Left to right: Assistant Superintendent Torrance Lewis, Superintendent of Schools Parry Graham, Dr. Amante-Jackson, and Lincoln METCO Director Marika Hamilton. 

Lincoln Green Energy Coaches host debut session

Do you have questions about long-distance travel in an EV (electric vehicle)? Are you worried about indoor air quality but unsure about induction stoves? Is your aging hot water tank inefficient? Do you want to learn more about saving energy with a heat pump dryer? Lincoln Green Energy Coaches are here to help you make a plan! The Lincoln Green Energy Coach program will debut with an event on Saturday, Sept. 14 in Bemis Hall from 1–3 p.m. There will a short introduction about the program with some examples of homes that have reduced their carbon footprint in different ways. Coaches will then be available to discuss different topics from heat pumps to solar PV. Click here to register.

The event is being held in conjunction with the Friends of Modern Architecture tour of three energy-efficient modern homes on the following day. Click here for more information and tickets. The Green Energy Coaching program is sponsored by CFREE, a working group of the Lincoln Green Energy Committee and the Lincoln Climate Action Planning committee.

Author/historian to discuss The Walls Have Ears

On Saturday, Sept. 14 from 2–3 p.m. via Zoom, author and historian Helen Fry will discuss The Walls Have Ears, her history of the elaborate and brilliantly sustained World War II intelligence operation by which Hitler’s generals were tricked into giving away vital Nazi secrets. Register here.

Lincoln’s Mark Deck conquers adversity to ride in PMC Unpaved

Mark Deck

Lincoln resident Mark Deck will ride in PMC Unpaved (part of the Pan-Mass Challenge), a gravel bike-a-thon to raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dana-Farber), on Saturday, Sept. 28 in Stockbridge, Mass. PMC Unpaved offers two gravel routes of 30 and 50 miles through the scenic backroads of the Berkshires, allowing riders of varying abilities to participate in the PMC’s mission.

After riding the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) for 11 years and raising nearly $150,000 for Dana-Farber, Mark faced his own battle with pancreatic cancer, undergoing aggressive chemo, radiation, and a Whipple surgery. Unfortunately, following his battle, Mike had an accident in 2021 that caused a spinal cord injury, but he was dedicated to find a way to ride again and continue the fight against cancer. He now rides a recumbent trike, which he will use during his PMC Unpaved ride along with his son. To learn more about Mark and make a donation, click here.

The PMC, which has raised more than $1 billion since 1980, is Dana-Farber’s largest single contributor, accounting for more than 62% of its Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue.

Movie matinee: “Cinderella” (1997)

See the Disney musical Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (1997, rated PG) starring Brandy, Whitney Houston and Bernadette Peters on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 3:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Library. Popcorn provided. All ages welcome; no registration required.

LincFam hosts adults’ night out

Join other parents for a cozy evening of warmth and laughter around a crackling bonfire on Friday, Aug. 23 from 8–10 p.m. at Flint Farm, 8 Bedford Rd. (park at the Parish House or library). We’ll have marshmallows ready for roasting as well as beer, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages, good company, and a chance to unwind under the stars. $10 per person payable upon RSVP via Venmo @LincFam or cash at the event. Open to everyone. Click here to RSVP.

Domestic violence volunteers sought

The Domestic Violence Services Network, Inc. (DVSN) is looking for people to participate in their free September volunteer advocate training program at the Lexington Police Department. The 40-hour training familiarizes volunteers with the many aspects of domestic violence and gives them the skills necessary to provide confidential and appropriate services to DVSN’s clients. Once trained, volunteer advocates provide direct service over the phone, at the Concord District Court, and at Emerson Hospital to people affected by domestic violence.

Training will be held over three weeks from September 9–27 on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6–9:15 p.m. and Friday from 9:15 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. For those who wish to activate as advocates, an additional 10 to 12 hours of individual field training will take place after successful completion of the classroom segment.

The training is free and all necessary materials will be provided. To learn more or request an application, call 978-318-3421 or e-mail training@dvsn.org. Applications are due no later than Monday, Aug. 26.

Tour de Codman coming up

The Tour de Codman on Sunday, Sept. 22 will start at Codman Farm and will take cyclists on a nine-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. All ages welcome, 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 total time for the ride (including stops) should be under two hours. Click here to register.

Food Project Shindig

Celebrate and support the work of The Food Project at its Shindig fundraising lunch at Baker Bridge Farm on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 12-2 p.m. Enjoy locally grown ingredients for your lunch, take part in a variety of farm-related activities for all ages (including light harvesting) and talk to youth, alumni, staff, and trustees. Click here for more information.

Food pantry seeks help from truck/van owners

Do you have a truck, SUV, or van and are willing to help the Lincoln-Weston St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry transport food twice a month? Here’s what’s needed:

1. On the first Thursdays of each month at 9:30 a.m.,we need volunteers to drive to Framingham to pick up food donations (where other folks help load the truck) and transport them to the food pantry located behind St. Joseph Church, Lincoln, where other volunteers will also unload the truck.  It takes only about an hour and a half, once a month.
2. On the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m., we need volunteers to drive to Boston to pick up food donations and bring back to the food pantry again, where there will be other volunteers to unload the truck.  It takes only two hours, once a month.

We can rotate volunteers to pick up once or twice every other month, or if feasible, just one pickup. If interested, please contact food pantry chair Karen Boyce at karenboyce620@gmail.com. 

Coming up at the library

Minuteman Library Crawl
Wednesday, Aug. 7 — all day at the library
We invite you to spend a day visiting local libraries to find out what’s special about each and what they have to offer you and your family. This is an event for all ages – all you need is a love of libraries and a way to get from place to place. The challenge is to visit as many libraries as you can and take a picture of yourself with a designated item in each library – it’s a 21st-century scavenger hunt! Post your pics and tag the libraries #mlncrawl2024. Each library will have handouts and giveaways – show your pictures to a librarian (or if you don’t have a camera, just tell a librarian you’re on the crawl — we’re pretty trusting) and receive a prize. Download your “passport” with all the relevant information.

Film: A Day at the Races (1937)
Thursday, Aug. 15  from 6–8 p.m., Tarbell Room
Doctor Hackenbush, Tony, and Stuffy try to save Judy’s farm by winning a big horse race in this Marx Brothers classic. Click here to sign up for the Lincoln Library Film Society mailing list.

Craft & Chill (adults)
Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 4–5 p.m., Tarbell Room
Craft and chill together doing some relaxing art in a low-key setting. These crafts are for giving yourself a mental break and just having some fun with other adults. All supplies are provided by the library. For ages 16+. Register here or click here for the series flier. 

Science Challenges (kids and teens)
Thursday, Aug. 22 from 4–5 p.m., Tarbell Room
Compete with your friends and family with these fun science challenges! Led by local high school volunteers, this program will go over fun science concepts, making learning fun! Space is limited so please register. Best for children entering grades 3-6. Register here.

Mindful Mondays: Meditation Series
Join mindfulness teacher Lauren for a calming Monday lunch break meditation held via Zoom. Practice clearing your mind, being in the present moment, and reducing stress in these 30-minute classes. Participants will be introduced, and guided through, a different type of meditation each class. Click here to register for one, a few, or all sessions.

• • Mindfulness Meditation — Monday, Aug. 19 from 12:30-1 p.m.
  • Movement Meditation — Monday, Aug. 26 from 12:30-1 p.m.
  • Nervous System Relaxation — Monday, Sept. 16 from 12:30-1 p.m.
  • Nature Visualization — Monday, Sept. 23 from 12:30-1 p.m.
  • Movement Meditation — Monday, Sept. 30 from 12:30-1 p.m.

Virtual Q&A with Author Sean O’Connell
Monday, Aug. 19 from 7–8 p.m., Zoom
In 2023, the world learned the tragic news that actor Bruce Willis was suffering from aphasia, a cognitive disorder, that subsequently worsened to become frontotemporal dementia. Join us as we discuss Bruce’s life, work, and future with Sean O’Connell, author of Bruce Willis: Celebrating the Cinematic Legacy of an Unbreakable Hollywood Icon. We will also be discussing the essential question: is “Die Hard” a Christmas movie or not? Register here.

Click here to see all upcoming events at the library.

Get new transfer station/commuter lot stickers this month

New blue transfer station/commuter lot stickers will be required as of September 1, 2024. The sticker, which will be effective through August 31, 2026, must affixed to the bottom left corner of the driver’s side windshield of each vehicle. Any Lincoln resident who wishes to obtain a sticker can do so by completing this online application. Have a picture or scan of your vehicle registration handy, click “View/Pay Bill,” and then select “First Sticker” for sticker type. Stickers will be sent in the mail. Any resident who does not have a new blue sticker by September 1 may be refused access to the transfer station or commuter lot.

Stickers may be obtained at the DPW office.  Please call the DPW at 781-259-8999 or email Susan Donaldson at donaldsons@lincolntown.org.

Photo exhibition featuring Lincoln’s Linda Hammett Ory

Linda Hammett Ory is exhibiting her photos in the Griffin Museum of Photography’s Atelier38 group show. Many of the photos in her Hidden Treasure series reflect her love of nature and were taken while exploring the landscape of Lincoln and Concord.

Atelier38 is a portfolio-building class for emerging to advanced photographers. Lincoln resident Emily Belz, an independent photographer, educator and curator, taught this year’s museum-based cohort. The show runs from August 1 to September 1 with an opening reception on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 4–6 p.m. at the Griffin Museum (67 Shore Road, Winchester).

Coming up at the library

The following events will take place in the library’s Tarbell Room on Wednesday, Aug. 7:

The Alphabet of Imagination with Mime Robert Rivest (11 a.m.–noon)
Comic mime Robert Rivest leads audiences of all ages on an awesome A to Z journey in s high-energy synthesis of movement, imagery, characters and illusion. All ages. No registration necessary.

Movie Matinee: “Babe” (3:30–5:30 p.m.)
A screening of “Babe” (1995, rated G) and plenty of popcorn. All ages, no registration required.

Summer Tech Series: Organize Your Inbox, Part 1 (7–8 p.m.)
Is your email inbox a mess? Can you find the email you need when you need it? Is it full of spam? Learn tips and tricks to organize your inbox on your laptop or on your phone. Register here for the three-part series.

Enter nature photo contest

Submit your nature photos of Lincoln for consideration in the Open Spaces of Lincoln Calendar and Nature Note Card Series sponsored by the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust/Rural Land Foundation. These publications are a stunning showcase of Lincoln’s landscapes, abundant wildlife, and recreational activities. All proceeds benefit the conservation, stewardship, and educational activities of the LLCT.

Submissions will be accepted through Friday, Aug. 9. There is no limit to the number of photos you can submit. Photographers of all ages and levels are welcome to participate. For details on how to submit, click here.

A Lincoln alpaca

Learn about large farm animals in Lincoln

The spring issue of the Lincoln Agricultural Commission newsletter focusing on Lincoln’s large animals is now available — click here. Learn more about horses, pigs, cows, sheep, and alpacas that live (today and historically) on Lincoln farms.

Coming up at the library

Family bingo
Monday, June 24 from 6–7 p.m., Tarbell Room
Come one, come all for a fun night of family bingo with prizes for everyone All ages welcome; no registration necessary.

Chess for kids
Tuesday, June 25 and July 2 from 3:30–4:30 p.m., Tarbell Room
Chess players of all ages and abilities are encouraged to come check out the library’s new Chess Club. Members of the L-S Chess Club will be hosting, so come learn if you’re interested or play if you’re ready for a challenge. Bring your own board or play with one of ours. For ages 5+. Click here to register for June 25; click here to register for July 2.

Movie matinee: “The Sandlot”
Wednesday, June 26 from 3:30–5:30 p.m., Tarbell Room
All ages, no registration required.

Virtual Q&A with author of “The Library of Borrowed Hearts”
Wednesday, June 26 from 7–8 p.m., Zoom
The transformative power of books helps us connect with those around us. Author Lucy Gilmore discusses her book The Library of Borrowed Hearts, the follow-up to The Lonely Hearts Book Club. We’ll be chatting about these heartwarming novels about some of our favorite things: friendship, books, and how important it is to find the family you were always meant to have. Register here.

Summer karaoke night
Thursday, June 27 from 6–7:30 p.m., Tarbell Room
You choose the song, you sing along. Impress your friends, show off your favorite song, and dance to the songs of the summer. Light refreshments will be available. Ages 11+, no registration required.

Virtual deepfakes and AI media
Thursday, June 27, 7–8 p.m., Zoom
Join Bard College Film Professor Joshua Glick for a wide-ranging conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on contemporary media. We’ll talk about how these technologies are shaping the film and TV industry as well as the proliferation of “deepfakes” – AI-enabled videos that depict people doing or saying things they never did or said. Come with your hopes, questions, and concerns about this emerging media landscape. Register here.

Super story time: read, white, and blue
Tuesday, July 2 from 10-11 a.m., Tarbell Room,
Your favorite story time, but bigger! Recommended for ages 0-6. No registration necessary.

Saturday stories
Saturday, July 6 from 10:30–11:30 a.m., Tarbell Room
Families with young children are invited to listen to some stories and learn some songs. No registration required.

Girls’ summer basketball clinic

There will be a summer girls’ basketball clinic on July 15-18 for girl entering grades 2-9 in fall 2024. The program will run daily from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in Gym 1 at L-S. The program will be run by the coaching staff and members of the L-S basketball program. Cost is $250 per person; click here to register. For questions and/or financial hardship, please contact Howie Landau at howie_landau@lsrhs.net.

Girl Scout recognized at annual meeting

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA) elected Alexandria Taylor of Lincoln to serve as a girl member of the organization’s Board of Directors during the council’s annual meeting, which was held on May 19. Alexandria is a high school sophomore and has been a Girl Scout since Daisy level. She and several other Girl Scouts earned their Bronze Award by worked together with the Lincoln Council on Aging and Human Services to create a sand-bucket program to prepare senior citizens for winter ice while being mindful of the environmental impacts of salt. She earned her Silver Award by working with her local library to develop a town wide virtual reading buddy program during the covid pandemic and she is currently in the planning stage of her Gold Award.

Alexandria was named to the 2024 U.S. Youth Olympic team and Youth/Junior World Championships Team for biathlon, and she also competes in cross-country skiing and mountain biking. She is a member of her school’s newspaper, biology club, and works as a lifeguard. She plans to pursue a career in both athletics and medicine.

TEDx Walden Pond event in October

The second annual TEDx Walden Pond event, TEDx Walden Pond 2024 “Two to Tell the Truth,” will take place on October 30 at a Lincoln location to be announced. The theme echoes Henry David Thoreau’s quote: “It takes two to speak the truth: one to talk, and one to listen,” so we will be focused on both speaking and listening in our search for compelling truths. There will be 10 speakers, with time in between speakers to discuss the impact of their messages. Refreshments will be served. Watch clips of last year’s event, and reserve tickets at www.tedxwaldenpond.com. Questions? Email info@tedxwaldenpond.com.

Do you have a TEDx talk in you, or do you know someone who does? If so, please nominate that person (whether yourself or someone else) on the website above and with no more than two sentences on what the talk would be about.

Hannan Health Foods Farm fest on Saturday

Join Hannan Healthy Foods for its annual Farm Fest on Saturday, June 15 from noon–3 p.m. at Umbrello Field (270 South Great Rd). There will be food, farm tours, children’s activities, live music and more! The event is free and open to the public, but requires registration due to parking capacity. See the farm’s website for more information about the farm and CSA shares.

Teen violist plays in the great halls of Europe

Margaux Hemant on stage with the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.

Violist Margaux Hemant of Lincoln, a recent L-S graduate, is now in Europe as part of a two-week tour with the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (BPYO), a tuition-free, 120-member ensemble of musicians age 12-21. The orchestra will perform a program including Schumann’s Cello Concerto and Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 in some of Europe’s most famous concert halls: the Stadtcasino in Basel, the Rudolfinum in Prague, the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, the Musikverein in Vienna, and the Philharmonie in Berlin.

Margaux auditioned successfully for the BPYO last year because her grandmother, who suffered from Alzheimer’s, loved Zander’s master classes. “Those recordings brought her through tough times as the illness progressed,” she said.

The young musicians will also have musical and cultural exchanges with local young people and youth orchestras. “It’s going to be fantastic — so many concerts, so many things to see, and enough time to visit museums and experience the culture,” said Margaux, 17, who’s been playing violin and viola since age 6. She joined the group last fall and hopes to continue with them after recently learning that she got into Tufts University.

Register for kids’ triathlon

Lucy Reiner crosses rhe finish line in a previous Splash, Mash, Dash.

Lincoln’s Splash, Mash, Dash Kids’ Triathlon is back on Saturday, June 29 for its 20th year. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Codman Pool. Kids ages 5-14 are invited to participate. Race distances are as follows:

• Ages 5-6:  25m swim (1 length), quarter-mile run (no bike portion)
• Ages 7-8:  25m swim (1 length), one-mile bike ride, half-mile run
• Ages 9-10: 50m swim (2 lengths), two-mile bike; half-mile run
• Ages 11-12: 75m swim (3 lengths), two-bike, 3/4-mile run
• Ages 13-14: 150m swim (6 lengths), four-mile bike, 1 mile run

Racers ages 8 and younger are individually accompanied by a guard in the water. Click here to register ($35 includes a t-shirt and a finisher’s medal). Pick up packets on Friday, June 28 from 12:30–6: p.m. in Hartwell Pod B. Volunteers are also needed during the race; email ginger.reiner@gmail.com if you can help.

Show off your electric vehicle on July 4

Do you have an EV you’d like to show off? CFREE is looking for ambassadors and their cars and trucks to join us on July 4 at the EV car show after the parade. We will be at the Pierce House from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. but participants must park their cars before the parade to avoid traffic. Lincoln Road is closed during the parade.

Please email Belinda Gingrich at belinda.gingrich@gmail.com if you’re interested in joining us. CFREE (Carbon Free Residential, Everything Electric, a working group of the Lincoln Green Energy Committee) is hoping for one of each model car.