Events from the Lincoln Public Library Harper Kincaid will speak on her newest mystery, To Kill A Mocking Girl, via Zoom on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. The library invited her after one of its book groups enjoyed the book last month. The book is available online either as an e-book or a digital audio book through an…
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The Lincoln Chipmunk is here!
Dear Lincoln Squirrel readers, After an lengthy gestation period due to unexpected software complications, I’m happy to announce the birth of the Lincoln Chipmunk — the direct offspring of the Lincoln Review: chipmunk.lincolnsquirrel.com Along the top of the screen, you’ll see links to pages that give a bit of history and guidelines on submitting your…
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Chat with Lincoln’s public health nurse Do you have questions about Covid-19 prevention, transmission, symptoms, or treatment? Are there other concerns you have about seasonal health issues such as ticks and Lyme disease or EEE? Do you have general health questions? Join Tricia McGean, Lincoln’s Public Health Nurse, on Wednesday, June 10 at 10 a.m….
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DeCordova set to reopen this week The deCordova Sculpture Park (though not the indoor museum) expects to open on Tuesday, May 19, but visitors must reserve a parking permit for a specific time slot in advance, even if they arrive on foot or by bike. The Trustees of Reservations is opening two other properties (Naumkeag…
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Virtual Carnival: resource for Lincoln online activities Lincoln now has its own Virtual Carnival with links to online programs designed to stimulate, educate, support and motivate residents of all ages. The programs by town organizations include: Home-based exercise classes and children’s activities offered by the Parks and Recreation Department Active Aging, Stretch and Flex, and…
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Property tax deadline extended The deadline for property tax payments (normally May 1) has been extended to June 1. The town will waive interest and penalties if payment is received by June 30. Clark hosts telephone town hall with mental health experts On Thursday, April 16 at 6 p.m., Congresswoman Katherine Clark will host a telephone town hall…
Covid-19 closings and cancellations
Lincoln Public Library The library will be closed through at least March 29. All items currently checked out will automatically have a new due date of April 6, and fines for items due during this closure will be waived. The library is always open online: contact a librarian, borrow books and movies, read the paper, and more….
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Piano concert on Saturday Lincoln pianist Trevor Berens presents “Long Piano Project 2.0” on Saturday, March 7 from 3–6 p.m. at Bemis Hall. This is a continuation of his “Long Piano Project” with two solo piano pieces, each 75 minutes long. The first half is the U.S. premiere of composer Ian Wilson’s multi-movement piece, “Stations.”…
Council on Aging activities for March 2020
Lincoln Academy with James J. Noble, PhD: Glacier National Park and Lewis & Clark
March 2 at 12:30 p.m.
Join Noble and 200 fellow riders as they embark on the American Lung Association Transamerica Bicycle Trek from to Atlantic City. You will experience the grandeur of the Glacier National Park in Montana as well as 660 miles of the Lewis and Clark Trail. This video and PowerPoint presentation will have two connected takeaways. The first regards the natural beauty of Glacier NP, the nearby Canadian Rockies, and a global geographical anomaly unique to Glacier. The second focuses on some intriguing political and historical questions regarding President Jefferson, Merriweather Lewis, the Louisiana Purchase, and the 49th parallel. The COA 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. All ages welcome.
Relax on a noticing walk with John Calabria
March 3 at 1 p.m.
Place: TBD
Come for a gently paced walk through nature guided by John Calabria on March 3 from 1 to 2:30 at a location posted at lincolnconservation.org. Bring walking sticks or walking poles if you like. If the weather is bad, call 781-259-9251 after 10 a.m. the morning of the walk for an update. Co-sponsored by the COA and Lincoln Land Conservation Trust.
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Dancers to read, perform “The Secret Garden” The Commonwealth Ballet will offer a reading of The Secret Garden geared to younger children accompanied by dancers from the ballet company acting out some of the parts on Saturday, Feb. 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lincoln Public Library. For all ages; no registration necessary. HeatSmart events…