In December, the Lincoln Library Film Society will present silent films by master director Alfred Hitchcock. Long before films like Psycho, Rear Window and Vertigo hit the screen, he directed several silent films from 1925-29. Hitchcock’s silents are wrongly thought by a few to be the work of a talented amateur struggling to develop his craft with creaky equipment and poor film techniques. Who says? To see these films today is to appreciate the burgeoning signs of Hitchcock’s genius: unique camera angles and movement, multiple points of view, the audience as voyeur, with special effects of dissolves, blurriness and violent cuts. Already the familiar Hitchcock fingerprints are here: one wrongly accused, ordinary people finding themselves in extraordinary circumstances, man on the run, sexual feelings strongly associated with violent behavior, all delivered with assured manipulation of emotion, management of suspense, and a macabre wit.
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Council on Aging activities in December
Lincoln Academy with Jim Cunningham and Rick Detwiller: A Historical Architecture Journey and the Barrett Farm Restoration Project
December 1 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Dec. 1 at 12:30 to hear Jim Cunningham and Rick Detwiller discuss “A Historical Architecture Journey and the Barrett Farm Restoration Project.” Bring a bag lunch. The Council on Aging provides beverages and dessert. The lectures last about an hour, including a question-and-answer period. Participants are welcome to stay after the program to continue their discussion.
Meet with an aide to Congresswoman Clark
December 3 at 1 p.m.
You are invited to Bemis Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. to meet with Natalie Kaufman, Constituent Service Representative for Congresswoman Katherine Clark. She will be available to assist residents with Social Security, Medicare, and MassHealth/Medicaid. You are also welcome to discuss other matters with her that she may be able to help with. [Read more…] about Council on Aging activities in December
Holiday happenings in Lincoln
Boy Scouts selling Christmas trees and wreaths
Lincoln Boy Scout Troop 127 will once again be selling Christmas trees, wreaths (decorated and plain) and balsam garlands at the corner of Lincoln and Codman Roads on November 29–December 23 from 5-7 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekends. Trees from 3 to 10 feet high will be available. Proceeds support Scout activities and a portion is donated to support local and regional charities.
L-S and Lincoln School choral groups perform on Dec. 4
News acorns – 11/24/14
Latest issue of Lincoln Review now on the stands
The November-December issue of the Lincoln Review is out. In it, you’ll read the latest on Route 2 by Dan Boynton, a beautiful and moving memorial of Father Drennan by Sylvia Pelosi Kennedy, and an interview with exhibit designer Marjorie Hilton, who created the fascinating displays at the Town Offices that put a face on Lincoln’s veterans from the Revolutionary War forward to Vietnam, plus a trip down the Elbe River, an article on the flu season, and more. The Lincoln Review is available now on newsstands in Lincoln (look for Harold Smith’s pumpkin photo on the cover).
Film on architect Oscar Niemeyer on Dec. 4
The Friends of Modern Architecture/Lincoln present an encore showing of “Oscar Niemeyer—Life is a Breath of Air,” a film about the Pritzker Prize-winning architect Oscar Niemeyer, on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 7-9 p.m. in the Lincoln Public Library Tarbell Room. The documentary, made on the occasion of Niemeyer’s 100th birthday, reflects on his long career and prolific output, with a focus on his buildings in Brazil’s capital city, Brasilia. The film includes many images of signature structure—designs that infuse his favored material, reinforced concrete, with exuberant liquidity. In Portuguese with English subtitles. Please stay after the film for light refreshments and informal discussion. For more information, contact Virginia Rundell at vq@verizon.net or 781-259-0201.
A capella night expands to include four groups next Friday
The a capella benefit evening on Friday, Dec. 5 to benefit LEAP (the Lincoln Extended-day Activities Program) will now feature two groups each from Harvard University and Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School: Harvard VoiceLab and the Harvard Callbacks, and Accent and the Acafellaz from L-S. At the event from 7-10 p.m. in Bemis Hall, there will be a cash bar, food provided by Aka Bistro, and a silent auction. Tickets ($20 in advance, $25 at the door) are available at LEAP and the Whistlestop Cafe. Babysitting is available at LEAP during the event. For more information, call LEAP at 781-259-0615.
LOMA acoustic music on Dec. 8
The next LOMA (Lincoln Open-Mic Acoustic) evening on Monday, Dec. 8 from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell room will feature Glenn Pettit, who will perform a half-hour set starting around 8:30 p.m. Pettit’s genres include Piedmont blues, folk, jazz and Far Eastern in a style sometimes reminiscent of Tom Waits and James McMurtry. Along the way, Glenn has composed music for off-Broadway theatrical productions and movie soundtracks. His dynamic finger-style playing and song delivery is in full force on his live YouTube cover of Reverend Gary Davis’s Candy Man.
LOMA is a monthly event. Performers can sign up at the event or email Rich Eilbert at loma3re@gmail.com before noon of the open-mike day for a slot. Names of those who are signed up by 7:15 will be drawn at random. We have a sound system with mikes and instrumental pickups suitable for individuals or small groups playing acoustic-style. Future performers will include:
- January 12—Outrageous Fortune
- February 9—Peter Fischman and Deb O’Hanlon
- March 9—Fishken & Groves (SAMW appreciation night)
- April 13—Amy Herrera
- May 11—Lisa Martin
- June 8—Sam Bayer
Forum on preventing domestic violence on Dec. 9
Please join the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable on Tuesday, Dec. 9 for a discussion on “What an Ideal Violence Prevention Program Should Look Like” in our communities. The forum will take place at 3 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room of the Wayland Public Safety Building (38 Cochituate Road, Wayland).
Since the murder of Wayland teen Lauren Astley in 2011 at the hands of her former boyfriend, 33 other women and girls in Massachusetts have lost their lives in a similar manner, and many more have dealt with nonlethal but traumatic abuse. In Sudbury, Wayland and Lincoln alone, there are a total of 91 restraining orders currently in effect. The December 9 forum will discuss questions such as what new information, skills, communication channels and services we need to provide, and how we can protect women and girls and teach our men and boys about safe and healthy relationships.
deCordova gets new executive director
John Ravenal
The deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum is expected to announce today that John B. Ravenal, curator for modern and contemporary art at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Va., as new executive director starting in January. See the this Boston Globe article for details.
Katy Kline has been interim director since the departure of Dennis Kois last spring (see the Lincoln Squirrel, March 27, 2014).
Nature-related news acorns
Tonight: film on extinct passenger pigeons
Join us on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust (LLCT) offices above the Lincoln Station post office for the first of four environmental films that the LLCT will be showing through the fall/winter months. From Billions to None: The Passenger Pigeon’s Flight to Extinction tells the incredible forgotten story of the passenger pigeon, its unlikely extinction, and its striking relevance to conservation challenges today. Almost 100 years ago on September 1, 1914, the last known passenger pigeon in existence died in the Cincinnati Zoo. A superabundant species of billions that darkened the entire sky disappeared in a matter of decades. What happened to the passenger pigeon? Follow naturalist and author Joel Greenberg on a journey to discover how and why this bird went extinct, and how today the story is more relevant than ever.
Drumlin Farm offers arts experience on Friday after Thanksgiving
Looking to start a new family tradition this holiday season? Come to Drumlin Farm on Friday, Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for “Giving Thanks for Nature and Our Senses,” an outdoor arts experience on the day after Thanksgiving. Follow our map on a nature walk through the sanctuary as local artists give trailside performances related to the “giving thanks” theme. Contribute your own expressions of thanks with family-friendly crafts and activities. Light refreshments will be served. Activities include:
- Musical performances by the Bob Gadoury Trio and musicians of Lyrica Fest
- Wildlife sketching with Gordon Morrison
- Natural sculpture with William Turville
- A puppet show by Deborah Costine
- Storytelling with Ron McAdow
Cohosted by Mass Audubon and Musketaquid Arts & Environment. The program is free with admission of $8 for adults, $6 for children (free for Mass Audubon members and Lincoln residents). The event takes place rain or shine. To learn more about other programs, call 781-259-2200 or visit the Drumlin Farm website.
Speakers to explore nature education at deCordova
Nancy Fincke, director of the Lincoln Nursery School (LNS), and Julie Bernson, learning and engagement director at the deCordova Scultpure Park and Museum, will demonstrate the many facets of nature education on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 8:30 a.m. on the deCordova campus. We’ll begin in the LNS classrooms, where nature fluidly exists indoors and out as part of the children’s everyday experience and learning. We’ll then look at the work of several artists in the Museum exhibition who have inspired school, family, and adult programming that encourages personal and community experiences of nature. The deCordova and LNS initiatives work individually and together to bring children, parents, educators, and the general public into deeper understandings and appreciation of our shared environment, with the Walden, revisited exhibition fostering new collaborations with local organizations to expand and deepen this work in Lincoln and beyond.
Join the Sunday Walkers
Most Sundays throughout the year a group of (fairly intrepid) Lincolnites and others take a walk starting at 10 a.m. and then have a potluck lunch together. We typically walk for an hour and a half at a brisk but not strenuous pace, eat more than we probably should at lunch, and enjoy each other’s company. It’s a great way to stay connected with friends and see trails in town that you otherwise might not know about. Anyone interested in joining the email list and receiving the weekly announcements should contact Peter von Mertens at petervonmertens@gmail.com. All are welcome.
News acorns – 11/3/14
Correction
A November 2 Q&A with state representative candidate Sharon Antia was missing a link to a document about Waltham parking regulations that she created for a Waltham resident. The document can be found here.
Several school-related meetings this week
The School Building Advisory Committee will meet twice this week. Its regular meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. It will meet with representatives of other town boards and commissions on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. Both meetings take place in the Hartwell multipurpose room and are open to the public.
On Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m., the School Committee will present a preliminary school budget for fiscal 2016. That meeting is also in the Hartwell multipurpose room.
Lincoln Democrats meet on Saturday
The Lincoln Democratic Town Committee will meet on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 1-3 p.m. in Bemis Hall. The public is invited and welcome. the agenda will include discussion of the 2014 election results, a review of 2014, plans for 2015, and elections of committee chair, co-chair, secretary and treasurer. Light refreshments will be served. Parking is available at the First Parish Church across the street. RSVPs appreciated; please email garyddavis04@gmail.com.
Babysitting available during State of the Town meeting
Lincoln’s eighth-grade Girl Scouts are offering babysitting in Hartwell Pod B during the November 15 State of the Town Meeting from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., but they need a minimum of five families to pre-register in order to make it happen. The deadline for planning purposes is Sunday, Nov. 9. Walk-ins will still be welcome, but we need a minimum to hold the event.
Please email Linda Hammett Ory at LHamme@aol.com and let her know how many children, their ages, and what hours they need supervision. If the babysitting event is cancelled due to low numbers, we will let people know by November 10. Babysitting is offered at no charge, but donations are welcome to support the eighth-grade Cadettes’ service trip to Puerto Rico and their work with the Waltham family homeless shelter.
Evening of a capella with Aka Bistro food benefits LEAP
The a capella groups Harvard VoiceLab and Accent of Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School will perform at an event to benefit LEAP (the Lincoln Extended-Day Activities Program) on Friday, Dec. 5 from 7-10 p.m. in Bemis Hall. There will be a cash bar, food provided by Aka Bistro, and a silent auction. Tickets ($20 in advance, $25 at the door) are available at LEAP and the Whistlestop Cafe. Babysitting is available at LEAP during the event. For more information, call LEAP at 781-259-0615.
News acorns (little ones) – 10/29/14
Wildlife open house at Drumlin on Sunday
Learn more about Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary’s upcoming new exhibit, New England Wildlife Explorations, on a behind-the-scenes guided tour for adults of Drumlin’s current wildlife exhibits and wildlife care facility on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. Meet at the Pond House opposite the Audubon Shop. For more information on the planned exhibit, see the Lincoln Squirrel, Oct. 6, 2014.
Music event at St. Anne’s
Come to a fall recital of Robert Schumann’s Dichterliebe (“Poet’s Love”) and songs by George Gershwin with tenor Fred C. VanNess Jr. and pianist Aaron Franklin on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. at St. Anne’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church.
Register by Nov. 19 for Reagle trip
The deadline for reserving tickets for the Council on Aging’s December 7 Reagle Music Theater holiday gala trip is Wednesday, Nov. 19. The cost is $36 per person. See this calendar listing for details.
November activities hosted by the COA
Lincoln Academy with Ian Spencer—Forensic art: Blending creativity and crime-fighting
November 3 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Nov. 3 at 12:30 to hear Ian Spencer of the Lincoln Police Department discuss “Forensic Art: Blending Creativity and Crime-Fighting.” Bring a bag lunch. The Council on Aging provides beverages and dessert. The lectures last about an hour, including a question and answer period. Participants are welcome to stay after the program to continue their discussion.
Ole time traditional jazz concert
November 6 at 2:30 p.m.
Join in the fun on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 2:30 when our regular traditional jazz combo gathers around the Steinway Grand at Bemis Hall for an afternoon of spontaneous jamming. Share the joy as cornet, sax, clarinet, trombone, bass, drums and piano belt out good old foot stompers of the ’20s,’30s and ’40s. Tap your toes to old favorites such as Ain’t Misbehavin’, I Can’t Give You Anything But Love, Makin’ Whoopie, On the Sunny Side of The Street, Honeysuckle Rose, I Got Rhythm, etc., ending with a rousing all-in When The Saints Go Marchin’ In. Get up and dance around the room if you feel the urge. If you missed the last one, you definitely won’t want to miss this one. Just ask anyone who was there. Check them out. You might end up staying!
Zen cancer wisdom
November 7 at 10 a.m.
If you or a friend or family member has been touched by cancer, you know that having cancer is a journey involving the body, mind, heart, and soul. That journey can be made easier, however, by words of wisdom from those who have experienced it. All are invited to Bemis Hall on Friday, Nov.7 at 10 a.m. to hear Sue Stason discuss the newly released book Zen Cancer Wisdom: Tips for Making Each Day Better by Sue’s daughter-in-law, Daju Suzanne Friedman. Ms. Friedman, a scholar of Daoism, qigong master, Zen teacher and professor and doctor of Chinese medicine, was a cancer patient twice. Her book includes tips on and specific practices for managing the physical effects of cancer and its treatment, coping with stress, living fully with a cancer diagnosis, harnessing the mind and more.
Basic self-defense with the Lincoln Police
November 7 at 1 p.m.
Whether you’re at home in Lincoln or traveling to another place, you need to know how to prevent crime or, if you find yourself in a dangerous situation, know how to get away unharmed. Find out the best ways to secure your home and your vehicle as well as learn strikes, blocks, kicks, and patterns of movement to get you out of a situation in which you are being attacked when Ian Spencer of the Lincoln Police comes to Bemis Hall on Friday, Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. The methods you learn will use minimal energy with the goal being escape. Those who attended the previous workshop will benefit from the refresher provided by this workshop.
Lincoln Academy with Holly Holleroth—The “naked truth” about aging
November 10 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Nov. 10 at 12:30 to hear Hugo “Holly” Holleroth discuss “The Naked Truth about Aging.” Bring a bag lunch. The Council on Aging provides beverages and dessert. The lectures last about an hour, including a question and answer period. Participants are welcome to stay after the program to continue their discussion.
Important Hanscom Air Force Base and MassPort update
November 12 at 10 a.m.
Hanscom Air Force Base and Massport are integral to Lincoln in many ways. Join part two of our conversation about what’s going on at Hanscom and Massport when Tim Higgins, Lincoln’s Town Administrator, comes to Bemis Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. He will update the group and then answer questions and concerns. This presentation is part of Fireside Chat, a discussion of a current news topic using questions and answers led by Sharon Antia each second Wednesday of the month. All are welcome.
Veterans Day luncheon
November 12 at Noon
Veterans and their spouses are invited to a Veterans Day luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at noon at Bemis Hall. Come for soup/chowder and sandwiches. This will be a relaxing, fun time for veterans and their spouses to get together, chat, and enjoy some time together. Please sign up by Friday, Nov. 7 by calling the COA. A $5 donation is requested.
European river cruises and meet-up
November 14 at 9:30
The Danube, the Seine, the Rhine the Main—Europe’s rivers are romantic, beautiful and full of historic intrigue. Find out more about the rivers and cruises that can take you on them without the aggravation and uncertainty of planning the trip yourself when Peggy Dawson, travel advisor and accredited cruise counselor, comes to Bemis Hall on Friday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. She’ll describe some popular tours, let you know how to choose a.m. ong them, and give the inside scoop on costs. Start the morning at 9:30 a.m. with a “meet-up” of people who would like to travel but need traveling companions or who just like to talk about traveling.
Observation status: are you an inpatient or outpatient?
November 14 at 1 p.m.
The difference between being admitted as a hospital inpatient vs. being under “observation status” as an outpatient is a costly problem for seniors and even more difficult to understand. Learn the difference between the two and how to advocate for yourself or a loved one when Lindsay Brennan, LSW, CMC, executive director of Life Care Directions of New England, comes to Bemis Hall on Friday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. There will be time for questions and concerns. Refreshments will be provided by Right at Home.
Do you have something you need sewn?
November 17 at 10 a.m.
Do you have a seam that needs repairing or a hem to be taken up, or some other sewing need? Barbara Straus has volunteered to come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to help you with your sewing needs! No need to sign up, just come on down!
Lincoln Academy with Walter Bossert—was Edith Wilson the de facto president?
November 17 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Nov. 17 at 12:30 p.m. to hear Walter Bossert discuss “Was Edith Wilson de Facto President of the United States During the Last 17 Months of Woodrow Wilson’s Presidency?” featuring live music of the era. Bring a bag lunch. The Council on Aging provides beverages and dessert. The lectures last about an hour, including a question and answer period. Participants are welcome to stay after the program to continue their discussion.
Senior dining
November 18 at 11:30 a.m.
Lincoln seniors are invited to a gourmet meal in an elegant setting at 11:30 on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at St. Anne’s Church. You must reserve by calling the COA at 781-259-8811 at least a week ahead even if you have previously attended. The cost of each meal is $5. Caregivers are welcome to come with those for whom they are caring. Let the COA know when you call if you need transportation or a seating partner. The lunch is co-sponsored by the COA, the Friends of the COA, Minuteman Senior Services, and St. Anne’s. And the volunteer serving staff consists of your Lincoln friends and neighbors. Except in extenuating circumstances, you must call to cancel at least a week ahead or the COA will need to charge you for the meal in order to cover costs.
Meet with an aide to Congresswoman Clark
November 19 at 1 p.m.
You are invited to Bemis Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. to meet with Natalie Kaufman, Constituent Service Representative for Congresswoman Katherine Clark. She will be available to assist residents with Social Security, Medicare, and MassHealth/Medicaid. You’re also welcome to discuss other matters with her that she may be able to help with.
Happy feet, happy life: foot massage you do yourself
November 21 at 10 a.m.
Your feet don’t just get you here and there—they have key pressure points. Keeping them in good shape is essential to our overall health and well being, including improving circulation, removing toxins, stress relief, and more. Find out how foot massage can become part of your wellness routine and how to do foot massage on yourself or someone else with Jai Kaur Annamaria San Antonio on Friday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. Jai Kuar Annamaria teaches the COA’s popular Easy Yoga course, among other yoga classes, and is a qualified massage therapist in private practice. Bring your feet and your questions!
Developing a job search action plan
November 21 at 1 p.m.
Join Tee Provost of Operation ABLE when she continues her series on successfully finding a job on Friday, Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. at Bemis Hall. Tee will focus on deciding between job options, setting goals, evaluating resources and obstacles to achieving goals, and developing an action plan with clear, obtainable steps. This program will be of benefit even if you have not come to previous sessions.
Lincoln Academy: Birches School teachers
November 24 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Nov. 24 at 12:30 p.m. to hear Teachers from Birches School discuss “Birches School: Offering a Nature-based, Community-based STEAM Education” (STEAM = science/technology/engineering/arts/mathematics). Bring a bag lunch. The Council on Aging provides beverages and dessert. The lectures last about an hour, including a question and answer period. Participants are welcome to stay after the program to continue their discussion.
Reagle holiday gala
Revel in holiday joy as you experience over two hours of enchanting Christmas cheer at the Reagle Music Theater’s Holiday Gala on Sunday, Dec. 7. You’ll enjoy a breathtaking spectacle including a full orchestra and 150 talented performers featuring Yuletide songs and pageants of the Parade of Wooden Soldiers, Santa’s Workshop, a Victorian Christmas and more. The bus will leave the Mall at 3:15 p.m. on a Doherty’s bus and return about 7 p.m. The cost, including transportation, is $36 per person. Remember to bring some cash for ice cream and drinks that will be served at intermission. To reserve your place, send a check made out to FLCOA Trips to Claire Mount, 123 Tower Road, Lincoln, MA 01773 by November 19. Questions? Call Claire at 781-259-8695.
Save the date! Winter piano recital by Wanda Paik
Join Lincoln resident Wanda Paik for a solo piano performance on Friday, Dec. 5 at 2:30 p.m. at Bemis Hall. Admission is free and open to the public and will be followed by refreshments. Music by Chopin will be performed. Paik has appeared as soloist with the Boston Pops under Arthur Fiedler and Erich Kunzel, the Boston Classical Orchestra with Harry Ellis Dickson and the Boston Civic Symphony with Max Hobart, among others. She has also performed at the National Gallery in Washington, the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, at numerous colleges and universities throughout the U.S., and in Brazil, Trinidad and South Korea. Paik has served as president of the New England Piano Teachers’ Association and a board member of the Concord Area Music School Association. She is a member of the music faculty at Regis College in Weston and has released two CDs: Piano Perennials and Romantic Classics.
News acorns
Halloween activities for kids at the library
Movies & Muffins — Friday, Oct. 24 at 3:30 p.m.
Watch Halloween-themed short films based on the beloved children’s books Fletcher and the Falling Leaves and Dem Bones, and the “Little Bear’s Moonlight Serenade”TV episode. For ages 2 and up.
Oogly Googly Halloween Puppet Show — Monday, Oct. 27 at 4 p.m.
Come hear a Halloween story and then make a shadow puppet. Puppeteer Faye Dupras will work with participants and their puppets in a fun shadow puppet activity. Recommended for ages 3-8. Registration required.
“Not Too Scary” Stories and Crafts — Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 11 a.m.
Halloween stories for kids age 3-5 with Amy and Jane. Wear your costumes if you dare! Drop-in.
Candlelight vigil for victims of domestic violence
At an October 29 candlelight vigil in Lincoln to commemorate victims of domestic violence, District Attorney Marian Ryan will give a keynote address on the collateral impact of domestic violence on children who witness violence and on our communities.
The Domestic Violence Services Network will host its annual candlelight vigil (October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month) on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. at Bemis Hall in Lincoln, to commemorate the victims who lost their lives to domestic violence in the past year. Candles will be lit in reverence of those lives lost to domestic violence, and an honor guard from Hanscom Air Force Base will join in the ceremony.
While the vigil is a solemn occasion, it is also a night of hope. By publicly standing together, we show the victims in our communities that we believe their stories and support their journeys. A gathering with light refreshments will follow. For more information about DVSN’s Candlelight Vigil, please call 978-318-3421.
Evensong at St. Anne’s on November 2
St. Anne’s in-the-Fields Church is hosting a service of choral evensong on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 5 p.m. All are welcome. Evensong is the most particularly Anglican service in all of Christian worship. Originating from the monastic hours, it consists of the distinctive parts of the ancient office of Vespers and Compline. During the last century, Evensong has emerged as a liturgy of rare and mystical beauty. For more information, visit www.stanneslincoln.org or call 781-259-8834.
Lecture on “The Codmans and the Great War”
Come to a lecture about “The Codmans and the Great War” on Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Codman House (34 Codman Rd.) at 1 p.m. After war was declared in Europe in 1914, New England families like the Codmans, who had strong ties to France, felt reverberations. When war broke out, oldest brother and architect Ogden Codman Jr. was at his chateau outside of Paris. While he and his staff made a daring, last-minute escape to the United States, his friend and co-author Edith Wharton remained in Europe to assist the war effort. In Lincoln, the Codman siblings threw themselves into home front activities like knitting and canning. Dramatic letters from family and friends in Europe serving as ambulance drivers, nurses, aid workers, and soldiers kept the family abreast of news from the front lines. Drawn from material in Historic New England’s archives, this illustrated talk focuses on the First World War experience of the Codmans and their community.
The lecture takes place in the Carriage House followed by an optional tour of the Codman House museum. Tickets are $10 for Historic New England members and $15 for nonmembers. Registration is required. Please call 781-259-8098 for more information. Click here to purchase tickets online.
Conservation Commission seeks volunteers
The Lincoln Conservation Commission (ConsComm) seeks volunteers to serve on the seven-member commission. There is at least one immediate opening. Commissioner appointments are made by the Board of Selectmen for a three-year term unless the appointment is to fill out a previous commissioner’s term. The time commitment includes an evening meeting every third Wednesday as well as site visits, which are often held on the same day as the meeting and are typically held on weekday mornings. You may also be asked to participate in a subcommittee or serve as a liaison to another board or commission.
The ConsComm’s work is diverse, but much of it is focused on wetlands permitting and open space management. Those with professional skills in reading and understanding construction plans are especially desirable so a background in fields such as engineering, construction, architecture and surveying is helpful. Also those with legal experience would help round out the current group of commissioners.
If you’re interested, please submit the town’s online volunteer application form and submit it to the Board of Selectmen’s office or the Conservation Department. Attendance at ConsComm meetings is helpful for any interested applicant’ the schedule is also available on the commission’s website.
Buy a Thanksgiving pie for a good cause
Order a gourmet Thanksgiving apple, pumpkin, pecan or chocolate pie and help fund enrichment grants for teachers at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. Purchase pies for $18 each from the Foundation for Educators at Lincoln-Sudbury (FELS).
To support another good cause in addition to FELS, you can also donate a pie to the Lincoln or Sudbury fire and police staff, the L-S Senior Dinner, a food pantry or an L-S teacher. FELS will arrange delivery — just indicate your choice on the form if you’re paying by check, or in the “special instructions to seller” area if you’re using a charge card or Paypal. (If you do not fill in anything under “instructions to vendor,” we will e-mail you to ask your preference.) Go to the FELS website to order pies online via credit card or download a paper form to pay by check. Pie orders must be received by Friday, Nov. 10 and will be available for pickup on Tuesday, Nov. 25. Half of your order is tax deductible.
See musical theater gala with Council on Aging
Revel in holiday joy as you experience over two hours of enchanting Christmas cheer at the Reagle Music Theater’s Holiday Gala on Sunday, Dec. 7. You’ll enjoy a breathtaking spectacle including a full orchestra and 150 talented performers featuring Yuletide songs and pageants of the Parade of Wooden Soldiers, Santa’s Workshop, a Victorian Christmas and more.
The Council on Aging bus will leave the Lincoln Mall at 3:15 p.m. on December 7 and return about 7 p.m. The cost, including transportation, is $36 per person. Remember to bring some cash for ice cream and drinks that will be served at intermission. Lincoln seniors and their caregivers, family members and friends who may be visiting (with permission from the trip leader) are welcome.
To reserve your place, send a check made out to “FLCOA Trips” to Claire Mount, 123 Tower Road, Lincoln, MA 01773 by Wednesday, Nov. 19. Please include your name, address, email (if available) and phone number on your check. Questions? Call Claire at 781-259-8695.