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satelliteTalk on high-schoolers and satellite missions

Can a high school design, build and operate a satellite mission to the moon and beyond? Come hear Paulo C. Lozano, Associate Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics Director at MIT’s Space Propulsion Laboratory, when he speaks at the Lincoln Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 2 p.m. Rethink space exploration and consider how advances in miniaturization and spacecraft engineering allow students to design their own satellite and put it in space.

Run for local office in Lincoln

Looking for a rewarding if occasionally vexing way to feel more connected? Willing to undertake new challenges? Unafraid to speak up? Then run for local office! The annual Town Election will take place on Monday, March 28, 2016. Nomination papers are available at the Town Clerk’s Office now. Papers must be returned by 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 8. For additional information, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 781-259-2607.

The following offices will appear on the March ballot: Board of Selectmen for three years; Board of Assessors for three years; K-8 School Committee for three years; Water Commissioner for three years; Board of Health for three years; Cemetery Commission for three years; Planning Board, two seats for three years; Commissioner of Trust Funds for three years; deCordova Museum and Sculpture Park for four years; Housing Commission for three years; Parks and Recreation Committee for three years; Lincoln-Sudbury Regional District School Committee, two seats for three years each; Bemis Trustee for three years; Town Clerk for three years; and Library Trustee for three years.

Aka Bistro discount for Lincoln Public Library patrons

The Lincoln Public Library and Aka Bistro are offering Lincoln residents who hold Lincoln library cards a 1o percent discount on food at Aka Bistro during the months of January and February. Drinks are not included, and the offer is not available on Valentine’s Day weekend (February 12-14).

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Photo: Philippe Leray/Thalassa

Hear about seven months at sea

Come to an hourlong presentation detailing the maritime adventures of Adam Hodges-LeClaire, recently returned from seven months of sailing aboard the recreated frigate l’Hermione on her maiden voyage from France to the United States, on Sunday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. in Bemis Hall. Adam, currently a history major at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, grew up in Lincoln and brought his love for recreating the 18th-century to work on this French tall ship. Hi’s adventures were the subject of a lengthy article in the Boston Globe this year. Topics he’ll address include the context of the original l’Hermione, its connection to Lafayette, and its significance in French naval operations during the War of American Independence.

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boxDonate your cardboard boxes to FOLL

As the holiday season ramps up and you receive boxes from Santa and fulfillment packages from Amazon, the Friends of the Library could use your discarded boxes for storing and mailing books. Drop them at Bemis Hall entryway, or if you have too many to deliver, please email Belinda Gingrich at belinda.gingrich@verizon.net and she will pick them up.

“Star Wars” movie marathon at the library

In anticipation of the new Star Wars movie opening in theaters on December 18, the Lincoln Public Library will host a daylong Star Wars marathon of the original trilogy on Saturday, Dec. 12:

  • Episode IV: A New Hope – 10 a.m.
  • Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back – 12:15 p.m.
  • Episode VI: Return of the Jedi – 2:30 p.m.

There will be raffle prizes as well. All movies are rated PG; recommended for ages 6 and up. Adults welcome!

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art paletteArtisan and craft show this weekend

The annual Gift Local artisan and craft show will take place on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 6-9 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6 from noon to 5 p.m. in Bemis Hall. Gift Local, hosted by the Old Town Hall Exchange and sponsored by the Lincoln Cultural Council, is a holiday market highlighting local businesses from Lincoln, Concord, Wayland, Weston, and other surrounding towns. On offer will be items created by painters, illustrators, photographers, jewelry makers, soap makers, bakers, candle makers, glass artists, and more. Sunday’s event will also include a mobile brick-oven pizza company serving pizza for lunch.

LEAP hosts Hour of Code

For the second year in a row, LEAP (the Lincoln Extended-Day Activities Program) will participate in the national Hour of Code event, and parents and other are invited to the first session on Monday, Dec. 7 in Hartwell pod C. The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science in celebration of Computer Science Education Week organized by the nonprofit Code.org. The organization believes is dedicated to expanding access to computer science and increasing participation by women and underrepresented students of color and believes that every student should have the opportunity to learn computer science, which helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity.

LOMA features Diamond and Abatelli

Lori Diamond and Fred Abatelli will be the featured performers at the next LOMA (Lincoln Open-Mike Acoustic) on Monday, Dec. 14 from 7 -10 p.m in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room. Admission is free and refreshments are provided. The pair will perform a half-hour hour set starting around 8:30 p.m. The duo has performed with well-known musicians including John Gorka, Peter Yarrow, Joan Osborne, and Amy Ra and have appeared at venues including the main stage of the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Boston’s First Night, and the Wachusett Valley Music Festival. Diamond and Abatelli have realsed fouyr CDs and can be seen performing the title cut from True in this video.

For more information or to sign up as a performer, email Rich Eilbert at loma3re@gmail.com.

Council on Aging activities for December

bemisMeet with an aide to Congresswoman Clark
December 2 at 1 p.m.
You are invited to Bemis Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. to meet with Anthony Moreschi, Constituent Service Representative for Congresswoman Katherine Clark. He will be available to assist residents with Social Security, Medicare, and MassHealth/Medicaid. You are also welcome to discuss other matters with him that he may be able to help with.

Toe-tappin’ jazz at Bemis
December 3 at 2:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 2:30 when a traditional jazz combo gathers around the magnificent piano at Bemis Hall for an afternoon of old-time favorites. Share in the fun as trumpet, sax, clarinet, trombone, bass, drums and piano belt out foot stompers of the ‘20s, ’30s and ’40s. Tap your toes to good ole oldies such as Ain’t She Sweet, Somebody Stole My Gal, Bei Mir Bist Du Shein, or I’m Sittin’ on Top of the World.

Be prepared for winter’s fury: lunch and learn
December 4 at 12 p.m.
We all learned last year how challenging New England winters can be, but blizzards, power outages, and other potential disasters can be easier if you are prepared. Join Ben Juhola of the Lincoln Fire Department on Friday, Dec. 4 at 12 p.m. at the Public Safety Building for lunch and a presentation about how you can be sure you are ready for winter, including what supplies you need, ensuring you have communication, what to take if you need to go to a shelter, how Public Safety will be there to serve you, and more. Please sign up in advance by calling the COA at 781-259-8811 so Public Safety knows how many people to expect.

Celebrate the holidays with other veterans and spouses
December 7 at 9 a.m.
Celebrate the holidays with other veterans and their spouses on Monday, Dec. 7 at 9 a.m. You’ll be treated to pancakes with butter and syrup, coffee, and great conversation! This is a social time just to chat and get to know other veterans in town. The breakfast will be followed by the Veteran to Veteran discussion group at 10 a.m. The breakfast is free, but please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811. [Read more…] about Council on Aging activities for December

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gobbleGobble Wobble is on for Thanksgiving

Join your neighbors on Thanksgiving morning for the annual Thanksgiving Gobble Wobble, a family fun run/walk for all ages. No timing and no bibs—just a very casual way to burn some calories, hang with friends and neighbors, and do some good for people. There are two routes of approximately 2.5 miles and 3.5 miles. The entry fee is a bag of nonperishable groceries per runner/walker, which will be donated to Open Table in Concord. Please, no turkeys—they cannot be donated.

Organizer Jen Flanagan will be at the Donelan’s/Whistle Stop parking lot at 8 a.m. to start collecting groceries, and the Gobble Wobble will start at 8:30. We’ll start the Wobble at 8:30. Please note that roads will not be closed for this event, so younger kids must be accompanied by a parent or older sibling. Email jen@flanagans.us if you have questions.

Boy Scout Christmas tree sale starts Saturday

Lincoln Boy Scout Troop 127 is selling trees, wreaths, and garland at the corner of Codman and Lincoln Roads starting Saturday, Nov. 28. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekends and on select weeknights from 5-7 p.m. Look for the lot lights to be on! Sales benefit Lincoln Boy Scout troop activities, and additional funds are donated to local charities.

See “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” performed

The Hampstead Stage Company presents The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, a stage adaptation of the beloved children’s book, on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Library. Step with us through the door of an old wardrobe and enter a snowy world laced with fantasy and wonder. For all ages. No registration necessary.

Mike Tannert

Mike Tannert

Tannert to speak on memoir of the Alps

The Lincoln Public Library and the Lincoln Council on Aging are pleased to present Lincoln resident Mike Tannert discussing his new memoir, For the Love of Mountains, on Sunday, Dec. 13 from 2-3 p.m. in the library’s Tarbell Room. Tannert will sign copies of his memoir recalling his love of the Alps and the life lessons he learned while climbing.

 

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acornTwo sessions on what to do when a family member dies

The first days after a family member dies can be heart-breaking, but knowing what you need to do can help ease the stress. Residents of all ages are invited to come to Bemis Hall on Friday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. or the Town Office Building’s Donaldson Room at 7 p.m. to hear elder law attorney and Lincoln resident Sasha Golden and Town Clerk Susan Brooks give information and advice about what needs to be done and how to do it when someone passes away.  Find out what you need to do about notifying Social Security, pension providers and financial institutions; finding an attorney and taking care of probate, estate administration and taxes; the dos and don’ts of transferring money and assets; letting the town know and arranging for burial, and more. Bring your questions and concerns.

Give thanks for nature at Drumlin Farm

On the day after Thanksgiving, join Massachusetts artists at Drumlin Farm for “Giving Thanks for Nature and Our Senses,” a family outdoor art experience on Friday, Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Welcome back your senses on a nature walk with interactive artist demonstrations, and take a moment to share your own expression of thanks­—be it visual, musical, or simply an internal sense of gratitude. Cohosted by Mass Audubon and Musketaquid Arts & Environment. Highlights include:

  • The Grey Whisker Pickers
  • Wildlife sketching with Musketaquid artists
  • Natural sculpture by William Turville
  • Installations and demonstrations by Geoff Nelson, Yvette Monstad, Steve Cohen, and Reno Baci
  • Storytelling with Ron McAdow
  • Sudbury Seniors Center
LEAP to host musical fundraiser

The Lincoln Extended-day Activities Program (LEAP) will host an evening of a capella singing on Friday, Dec. 11 from 7-10 p.m. in Bemis Hall to benefit LEAP and the Recreation Department. Featured performers will include Redline Boston, Harvard University’s Voice Lab and more. There will also be a cash bar and silent auction. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door, and can be purchased at the LEAP or Recreation Department offices in the Hartwell pods.

Support families in shelter from domestic violence this holiday season

mangotreeOn Sunday, Dec. 6 from 1-5 p.m., Mango Tree Artisans at 410 Boston Post Road in Sudbury will host a special shopping event to benefit the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable. Enjoy light refreshments while you shop, and mention the Roundtable to have a portion of your purchase donated to the organization.

Each year, the Roundtable sponsors a family from one of three local agencies for the holidays. Those agencies need help to provide happy holidays for families in shelter and to meet the ongoing needs of additional families who have been victims of domestic violence.

You’re also invited to sponsor a family by making a donation to one of these agencies. Sponsored families are anonymous, though the agency will share the number of family members and their ages. Match yourself with a smaller family to sponsor, or invite relatives, friends, and colleagues to join you in sponsoring a larger family. For those who can’t sponsor a family, gift cards for food, clothing and other necessities to stores such as Marshall’s, TJ Maxx, CVS, Target, and Stop & Shop are welcome. Wrapping paper, ribbon and tape are also needed.

To learn more about how you can help, contact:

Arts events coming up

masksAn updated “Romeo and Juliet” next week

The Lincoln middle schoolers will perform “Romeo and Juliet—Together (and Alive!) at Last” on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m., and Thursday and Friday, Nov. 19-20 at 7 p.m. in the Brooks auditorium. The play tells the story of eighth-graders Pete Saltz and Anabell Stackpoole—in love but too shy to even look at each other—and what happens when their friends concoct a scheme to perform “Romeo and Juliet” with Pete and Anabell in the title roles. What could possibly go wrong with the set, costumes, props, or actors? Find out during this bustling, high-energy comedy about friendship and first crushes, the magic of theater and Shakespeare’s great love story. Written by Sandra Fenichel Asher and based on the book by Avi, the play is appropriate for audiences of all ages but would be most easily understood by third-graders and above. Running time: 90 minutes plus one intermission. Tickets )$5 for students and $10 for adults) will be sold at the door.

Holiday craft workshop at First Parish

The First Parish Church will hold a children’s Advent workshop on Sunday, Nov. 29 at from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. at the Parish House (14 Bedford Road). Children will meet to make holiday ornaments and crafts. Adult volunteers are needed; contact Kathy Cronin at kathycronin@firstparishinlincoln.org if you would like to help.

Stanley Rowan photos on exhibit in December

Lincoln resident Stanley Rowin, who has photographed for magazines including Glamour and Scientific American, is having an exhibit of some of this work in the Lincoln Public Library during the month December, with an opening reception on Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 5:30-7 p.m. The show will include portraits of several Lincoln residents and scenes.

Tina Packer

Tina Packer

Legendary Shakespeare director to visit library

Tina Packer will be at the Lincoln Public Library on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. Packer is the founding artistic directory of Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Mass. She has directed or starred in a variety of Shakespeare’s plays and has taught William Shakespeare at numerous universities including Harvard, MIT, NYU and Columbia. She’s appeared in various productions of the Royal Shakespeare Company as well as productions for the BBC. Her book Women of Will: Following the Feminine in Shakespeare’s Plays was published this year. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.

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PBS’s Paul Solman speaks on Nov. 22

The Bemis Lecture Series presents a conversation with Paul Solman, PBS NewsHour business and economics correspondent and author of the “Making Sense: Your Money and Your Life” blog, on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 4 p.m. in Brooks Auditorium. Free admission. For more information, email bemislectures@gmail.com.

“Wonderful Town” musical at L-S

The LSB Players of present Wonderful Town on November 18-21 at 7:30 p.m. in Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School’s Kirschner Auditorium. Wonderful Town is a 1930s musical written by the powerhouse combination of Leonard Bernstein (West Side Story, On the Town, Candide) and Betty Comden and Adolph Green (On the Town, Singin’ in the Rain, Bells Are Ringing, Will Rogers Follies). This family-friendly musical centers around Ruth and Eileen Sherwood, two sisters who have traveled from their tiny hometown in Ohio to New York City to seek their fame and fortune. The show is directed by Carly Evans, music directed by Michael Bunting and conducted by Tom Grandprey. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for senior citizens/students and may be reserved online.

Annual artists’ market at deCordova

“Northern Lights – Holiday Sights,” the 22nd annual Artists’ Market at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum Store, runs from November 14 to December 31 with extended evening shopping hours. The Artists’ Market nearly doubles the square footage of the store for the holiday season to offer gifts and artisan items including jewelry, scarves, ornaments, paper goods, housewares, and hand-blown glass crafted by artists from across the country. The sale kicks off with a holiday reception on Friday, Nov. 13 from 7-9 p.m. with drinks, hors d’oeuvres, holiday music, a wrapping table, and more. Members receive a 15 percent discount. The store offers expanded holiday shopping hours until 7:30 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays from December 7–23.

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bikeBike found outside Clark Gallery

Is this bike yours? It was found unlocked outside the Clark Gallery in late October and sat outside for several days. If you think it’s yours, email Joshua Jade at mister_jade@hotmail.com or stop by the gallery in the Mall at Lincoln Station.

State Rep. Linsky to speak at LDTC meeting

State Rep. David Linsky, contributor to the new Massachusetts Gun Safety Law, will be the guest speaker at the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee meeting on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. in Bemis Hall. The meeting focusing on gun laws will discuss the status of Massachusetts legislation as a national model and the Brady Campaign’s Ask Campaign aimed at keeping children safe from guns in the home, as well as a court decision on recent New York and Connecticut gun safety laws. Also on the agenda: the possibility of submitting a citizens’ petition supporting development of national gun safety laws to the 2016 Town Meeting. The public is always welcome to LDTC meetings.

A capella concert at L-S on Nov. 13

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School’s student-run a capella group Accent and Tufts University’s Beelzebubs will appear on Friday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the L-S Kirschner Auditorium. The Bubs are known for singing backup songs on the popular TV series Glee. In 2012, they won Best Collegiate a Cappella Album and Best All-Male Collegiate a Cappella Song. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Multimedia program on “Turandot”

Erika Reitshamer presents a multimedia program about Turandot, Puccini’s final opera, on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 2-3:30 p.m at the Lincoln Public Library. Reitshamer, born and educated in Germany, was instrumental in the founding of the Boston Lyric Opera and served as vice president of the Wagner Society of Boston for nine years. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.

Birches School open house on Nov. 15

The Birches School in Lincoln, an independent K-6 school offering vigorous interdisciplinary academics within a mindful, nurturing environment, will host an open house on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at 14 Bedford Rd. (the Stone Church). Birches affords close, daily contact with nature and conducts many of its thematic inquiry-based units outdoors.

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Trunk or Treat is now on Friday

“Trunk or Treaters” now have two more days to get your costumes and/or trunk decorations perfected. Park and Rec’s Trunk-or-Treat event will now be held on Friday, Oct. 30 from 5-6 p.m. in the Brooks Gym parking lot.  If you are planning to be a “trunk,” please enter the lot between 3:30 and 4:15 p.m. No cars will be allowed to enter the lot after 4:15 pm. Trick-or-treaters can start at 5 p.m.

DeCordova releases video with drone footage

The deCordova Museum and Sculpture Park just released this video of the park incorporating aerial drone shots. It’s a useful tool for convincing out-of-town friends and relatives to visit Lincoln.