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Lincoln Winter Carnival events planned, snow or shine

“Snowman Mailbox” built by Team Webber (11 Minebrook Rd.) for the 2015 Winter Carnival.

All weekend: Online snow sculpture contest
Build your snow sculpture, then snap a photo with you in it and send it to dsequeira@lincnet.org. Submit as many sculptures as you like! We will accept submissions until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2 and then post them online for voting. Winners will be chosen on Sunday, Feb. 3.

Thursday, January 31

Bauhaus: The Face of the 20th Century
7–9 p.m., Lincoln Public Library
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus, FoMA and Historic New England offer this 50-minute film looking at the development of the Bauhaus, its work, its key figures, and footage of its founder and Lincoln resident Walter Gropius. The film examines the political unrest and economic chaos of the Weimar Republic in Germany and offers rare footage of the Bauhaus at Dessau. Enjoy refreshments and conversation after the film.

Friday, February 1

Evening at Gropius
5–7 p.m., Gropius House (68 Baker Bridge Rd.)
During this evening house tour, 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 show cases the clean lines of Modernist design. Light refreshments provided. Call 781-259- 8098 for more info. Free to residents.

LPTO family bingo night
5:30–7:30 p.m., Brooks gym
Come celebrate Family Bingo Night with even more chances to win. Prizes awarded for each winning board. Awesome raffle prizes up for grabs. Pizza dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. with snacks and drinks available for purchase all night. Free entry. Bingo cards are $5 (15-game multi-pack); raffle tickets are $1 each, or six for $5 and 15 for $10 (suggested donation).

Saturday, Feb. 2

Community pancake breakfast
8–11 a.m., First Parish Church parish house
Start Off Winter Carnival Saturday with delicious pancakes with real maple syrup, courtesy of the Lincoln Girl Scouts. Plain, blueberry, choc chip, and gluten-free pancakes with pure maple syrup along with coffee, tea, orange juice, and fruit. Meet friends, catch up with neighbors, enjoy crafts and of course, Girl Scout cookies will be on sale. $5 for those under 12, $10 for everyone else ($30 family maximum).

Snowshoe tours
10:30 a.m.–noon and 1–2:30 p.m., deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
Enjoy nature and art in winter. Discover a fun and active way to explore the Sculpture Park. Tours are led by a museum guide and an EMS instructor. Visit decordova.org/calendar to purchase tickets. Rent snowshoes or bring your own.

Fun and games at Magic Garden
11 a.m.–1 p.m. Magic Garden Preschool
Enjoy carnival games, arts and crafts activities and indoor “ice skating” in your socks. Magic Garden is located in the Hartwell building on the Lincoln School campus. Follow the walkway up the hill, past the toddler playground to our front door. We look forward to seeing you there. This event is best suited for children ages 2 to 5 years.

Lincoln holistic wellness fair
Noon–3 p.m., Bemis Hall
Wellness practitioners will provide a drop-in “clinic” to help address what ails you while providing information about alternative/complementary medicine. Receive care from practitioners of acupuncture, therapeutic massage, reflexology, holistic nutrition, yoga, ayurveda, integrative imagery, therapeutic touch, dowsing and more. Healthy teas and treats will be available. Contact Jai Kaur Annamaria at asanajai@verizon.net with questions.

Community skating  and bonfire
1–3 p.m., Cemetery Pond, Lexington Road
Enjoy skating, hot chocolate, and toasted marshmallows by the campfire. Bring your own skates. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we will be hosting a Capture the Flag event instead, so stay tuned to www.LincolnRec.com for updates.

LFA Energy Blaster
3:15–5:15 p.m., Brooks gym
Jump in a bounce house, run through an obstacle course, climb, and slide. The gym will be filled with fun ways to let out some energy. Free for 2019 LFA members ($10 per child for non-members). A new 2019 LFA membership or renewal on the spot ($50/year) gives you admission, or renew online at www.lincfam.org.

Owl prowl at Farrington
4:30–6 p.m., Farrington Nature Linc (291 Cambridge Turnpike)
Join us for a free guided “owl prowl” for the whole family with ornithologist Clay Graham on Farrington’s unique 75-acre property. We’ll make an owl-themed craft, learn about types of owls local to our region and their calls, and take a short early-evening hike to look and listen for owls, followed by a story and hot chocolate by our wood stove. All ages welcome, but geared toward families with children ages 4+. Registration is limited to 30 people—click here to register online.

Lincoln acoustic coffeehouse
7–10 p.m., Bemis Hall
Our annual night to showcase local musicians and performers. We have over 14 acts—some returning, some new—ready to play for you, and there’s a good chance you know some of them. Coffee and desserts will be served. Tickets are available online at www.LincolnRec.com. General admission is $10 and a table for eight is $160.

Sunday, February 3

Discover Drumlin in winter
Drumlin Farm, 208 South Great Rd.
Visit our animals in their winter homes, look for wildlife tracks or other signs of animals in the snow, or check out our feeders at our wildlife blind. Drop-in programs take place at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 2:30 p.m. Free for Lincoln residents.

Make your own pinecone owl
10:30–noon, deCordova carriage house
Join Lincoln Nursery School in partnership with deCordova to craft your own pinecone owl. Bring your own pinecone or use one of ours. Appropriate for all ages.

Let the games begin
12:30–2 p.m., First Parish in Lincoln parish house
Join us after lunch for some old-fashioned unplugged, battery-free fun: Boggle, Jenga, marbles, Scrabble and, and cocoa and community. Prizes for all ages. Visit fplincoln.org for more info.

Hiking, wine tasting, and board games
1–3:30 p.m., Pierce House/Turtle Creek Winery
3:30–5:30 p.m., Pierce House
Gather at the Pierce House for a short hike through the woods to Turtle Creek Winery to partake in a wine tasting before returning to the Pierce House for hot cider, snacks, and board games (bring your favorite if you like). Come for one or both events. Wine tasting is limited to 15 persons, age 21+. $15 per person. Registration required at www.LincolnRec.com. Questions? Contact Nancy at nancy@piercehouse.com.

Hula La!
2–3 p.m., Lincoln Public Library
Chase away those winter blues at our tropical island dance party. In their fun, interactive musical show, the band Hula La will entertain the whole family with a blend of Hawaiian, calypso and reggae music that will take you to the islands.

New program aids Lincoln homeless and those at risk

Homelessness or near-homelessness here in Lincoln? It’s happening more and more often, so a new initiative will provide temporary housing and other help for families at risk.

The Staying at Home in Lincoln project will allow Lincoln residents who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to stay in temporary emergency housing while social services staff from the town work to arrange permanent housing, as well as any services and benefits required to ensure that the resident will be successful in their new home. This temporary housing could include area hotels or motels, assisted living facilities, or other supportive housing.

The Commons in Lincoln will provide funding for the project, and the Council on Aging and The Commons will work together to craft the program model.

As a retirement community, The Commons has close ties with the COA and its programs, but the connection goes deeper. “We’re part of the Lincoln community, and the Staying at Home project will help us stay engaged with Lincoln and also help address a community need that goes to the heart of helping our neighbors,” said Reynaldo LeBlanc, campus executive director at The Commons. “The project is an opportunity to help residents in the community of all ages, and when [COA Director Carolyn Bottum] reached out to see if we were interested, it was a no-brainer.”

In the past, the COA and the St. Vincent de Paul Society have offered rental assistance to residents at risk of eviction because of inability to pay rent due to some extraordinary circumstance. However, the town organizations has recently seen an increase in residents who are homeless or close to it for other reasons including domestic violence and elder abuse, mental illness or physical disabilities, natural disaster, and legal issues. In the last five years, the COA has dealt with 10 situations of homelessness or near-homelessness in Lincoln (one each in 2014 and 2015, two in 2017 and six in 2018).

“We think that this is probably the tip of the iceberg — there are likely other residents who simply never asked for help and so we weren’t aware of their situations. Because we’re the COA and seniors may be more likely to come to us, there may be more younger people we’ve missed,” Bottum said.

Eight of the 10 cases are seniors, one is a single mother, and one is a family with two parents (both with school-age children). In both family cases, both parents are working but don’t make enough money to take care of emergencies that arise or keep up with rent while waiting for subsidized housing.

What’s become of those 10 cases since 2014? One passed away while waiting for subsidized housing’ three were able to find subsidized or other appropriate housing in Lincoln after waits of some months, five moved out of town, and one continues to be at risk of eviction until subsidized housing opens up.

Six-year-old thrilled to win Pierce House raffle

William Kaluzniacki sits proudly next to the Pierce House dollhouse he recently won in a raffle (click to enlarge).

William Kaluzniacki of Lincoln won the Pierce House dollhouse raffle, and he couldn’t be happier—fixing up dollhouses is his thing, even though he’s only six.

“This is perfect—he really loves carpentry, and he’s always creating small-scale furniture at home,” said his mother, Joanna Wills. Her son got interested in carpentry after his older brother took wood shop and made some furniture at Belmont Hill School, and he’s already working on a dollhouse project, His Lincoln School teacher, Siobhan Rooney, let him take her mother’s dollhouse home to make some minor repairs.

The Pierce House dollhouse was originally owned by Barbara Frentz Kurson, an interior designer and decorator who lived in Concord. She commissioned the Pierce House replica dollhouse and decorated it with furniture. After her death, her daughter, Robin Frentz Isaacs of Lincoln, donated it to the Pierce House. The proceeds from the raffle will help fund ongoing maintenance and repairs to the full-size version of the house, which was built in 1900.  

The dollhouse is in pretty good shape overall, and repairs will be a lot easier because it came with all the original documentation, paints and other materials. So far, William has replaced some of the tiny cedar shakes on the roof “and maybe a mullion or two,” and he even made a miniature table saw and ladder to sit outside the house to show it’s under construction. He might even install electric lighting inside, she said.

“It’s given him a little more of a creative outlet,” Wills said. “He looks forward to showing it to everyone who comes to the house.”

Girl Scouts spearhead successful donation program for seniors

Girl Scouts collect donations for Lincoln seniors from fellow students at the Lincoln School.

Thanks to a donation drive by the Lincoln Girl Scouts, 28 bags “full to the brim” with donated items will be distributed to needy seniors in Lincoln, said Council on Aging Director Carolyn Bottum.

The Scouts teamed up with the Lincoln Council on Aging to host a holiday gift basket drive during the weeks before Thanksgiving to benefit homebound, frail, and economically disadvantaged seniors living in Lincoln. The Scouts collected donations of toiletries, cleaning supplies, socks, and helpful household items that COA staff will deliver on home visits. Many other Lincoln residents donated items to the COA as well.

For two weeks, the girls stood in the foyer of the Lincoln School during arrival time to greet and solicit participation from their peers,. They also made morning announcements on the PA system to the school and even spent an afternoon outside Donelan’s getting the word out to local residents.

The hands-on, goal-oriented project taught Scouts marketing and social skills even as they learned about the importance of giving back—and they were impressed by the amount of donations they collected. During the “sorting party,” one girl exclaimed “We did this! Because of us, over 40 homes will get a beautiful gift basket with all this stuff!”

This was the second year that the COA has assembled gift bags but the first in which the Girl Scouts played a leading role. Girl Scout troop leader Tomasina Lucchese noted that the group is thankful to the entire community and especially the COA “for all the wonderful work they do all year round.”

Pierce House needs help with First Day 2019

Lincoln residents and their guests are invited to First Day 2019 on January 1, 2019 from 1–5 p.m. at the Pierce House—and organizers need help in making the annual event happen.

The drop-in event celebration, which is a great way to meet neighbors and fellow Lincolnites, features food, desserts, refreshments, children’s activities, and music by the Ancient Mariners. Last year’s event, initially threatened by a lack of funding, came together with the support of town organizations, private citizens, and volunteers; this year, more volunteers are needed for setup, serving, and cleanup. Though the actual event runs from 1–5 p.m., organizers need hands to help from 10 a.m–7 p.m. Please click this volunteer signup form to pick a task and time slot.

Financial contributions are also needed; if you can donate to the celebration, please contact Nancy Beach at nancy@piercehouse.com or 781-259-9757.

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Donate children’s clothing by Friday

The deadline to drop off donations of children’s gently used clothing at the Liepert home at 108 Trapelo Rd. in Lincoln (leave bags by garage door) for Cradles to Crayons has bene extended to Friday, Dec. 7. Sizes infant through adult small. Most-needed items include sweaters and sweatshirts, but children’s clothing/shoes for any season are welcome. For a full list of accepted items, visit Cradlestocrayons.org. Email sarahliepert@me.com with any questions.

Give L-S apparel for the holidays

For purchase of L-S apparel, the L-S store will have special evening hours on Thursday, Dec. 6 from 6–7:30 p.m. (regular store hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.). You can also order online here—holiday orders must be placed by Wednesday, Dec. 12.

Puzzle swap at this week’s book sale

On Saturday, Dec. 8 from 9 a.m.–noon in Bemis Hall, the monthly Friends of the Lincoln Library will offer a jigsaw puzzle swap during its monthly book sale. People can take a puzzle when exchanging it for another complete puzzle (no missing pieces). As usual, there will also be plenty of children’s, young adult and adult books, DVDs, and CDs. All purchases at the book sale support Lincoln Public Library programs for children and adults.

Workshops, artist talk at deCordova

The deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum will host a holiday ornament clay sculpture workshop on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m., and a mosaic jewelry workshop on Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 6:30–9 p.m. Working with a variety of materials, you will make a pendant or pair of earrings that tells a story through color. No experience necessary for either session. Sign up here for the ornament workshop and sign up here for the mosaic jewelry workshop.

Also coming up: Larry Fink, whose photographs are on view at deCordova in Larry Fink: Primal Empathy, will discuss his approach to photography and his decades-long interest in empathy in an artists’ talk on Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Free admission; registration requested.

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L-S concerts coming up

The Choral Winter Concert at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School takes place Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m., with the L-S Chorus and select L-S singing groups as well as performances by the  Curtis Middle School and Lincoln School choral groups. Music selections include those from America, England, Brazil and Zambia. The Instrumental Winter Concert will be on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. with performances by the orchestra, concert ,and symphonic bands. Both are free and open to the public. To learn more, visit the L-S Friends of Music website.

COA seeks donated toiletries and other items

During the holidays, Council on Aging staff visit homebound, frail, and needy seniors to deliver baskets full of basic necessities. The COA is collecting new, unopened, unscented, full-sized items to fill the baskets: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, tissues, paper towels, toilet paper, lip balm, deodorant, disposable razors, shaving cream, kitchen sponges, trash bags, laundry soap, socks, coffee and tea, postage stamps, and pharmacy gift cards. Please bring your donations to the Council on Aging in Bemis Hall by Friday, Dec. 7. Questions? Call Abigail at 781-259-8811.

L-S School Committee seeks member

Lincoln and Sudbury residents are invited to apply for a vacancy on the L-S Regional School Committee created by the resignation of member Craig Gruber. The interim position will run from Jan. 8, 2019 and conclude at the end of the Annual Town Meetings for Lincoln and Sudbury in May 2019. At the Regional District Election in March 2019, a successor will be elected to serve the balance of the unexpired term ending in May 2020. Anyone interested should send a statement indicating interest in the position and a resume to be sent to Donna Cakert, L-S District Clerk 390 Lincoln Rd., Sudbury MA 01776 or districtclerk@lsrhs.net by Monday, Dec, 10.

LEAP a capella fundraiser

LEAP, the Lincoln Extended-day Activities Program is hosting its fifth annual A Cappella Night, a fundraising event that supports tuition assistance and enrichment programs, on ​Saturday, Dec. 15 from 7–9 p.m. Returning for the third time will be the Harvard VoiceLab, and ​Accent, ​​Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School’s co-ed student run group. There will also be hors d’oeuvre, desserts, a cash bar, raffle items, and a silent auction. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for kids. Email ​leap0615@gmail.com for more information.

Herscovitch appears at next LOMA

Lara Herscovitch is the featured performer at the next LOMA (Lincoln Open-Mike Acoustic) night on Monday, Dec. 10 in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room. The event runs from 7–10 p.m., and Herscovitch will perform a half-hour set starting around 8:30. Connecticut named Lara, who had five CDs to her credit, as its official State Troubadour. A fierce advocate for human rights, Lara invokes strength in “Let It Begin” from her “Four Wise Monkeys” CD.

LOMA is a monthly event. Admission is free and refreshments are provided. Performers can sign up at the event or email Rich Eilbert at loma3re@gmail.com for a slot. There is a sound system with mikes and instrumental pickups suitable for individuals or small groups.

FELS pie sale a big success

The Foundation for Educators at Lincoln-Sudbury had a record-breaking Thanksgiving Pie Sale to support its mission to award enrichment grants to L-S faculty and staff to pursue their professional and personal interests and passions. A total of 451 pies were sold; 105 of them were donated to food pantries in Lincoln and Sudbury (one pie for every client who came) and others were donated to senior citizen luncheons and members of the Lincoln and Sudbury public safety staff, or ordered as gifts for L-S teachers and staff. The FELS annual appeal is now underway. The annual FELSTalk will be on March 28 at 7 p.m. at L-S.

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Climate justice film on Tuesday

St. Anne’s in-the-Fields Church will host a screening of “Living in the Future’s Past” on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. following a light supper at 6:30. Academy Award winner, Jeff Bridges shares the screen with scientists and a dazzling array of living creatures to shows how no one can predict how major changes might emerge from the spontaneous actions of the many, and how energy takes many forms as it moves through and animates everything

Meeting on deCordova–TTOR integration

Those interested in learning more about the planned integration of the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum and The Trustees of Reservations and its implications for the town are invited to attend a community meeting hosted by the deCordova on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. Hear from the town’s deCordova Working Group; Linda Hammett Ory, president of the deCordova Board of Trustees; deCordova executive director John Ravenal; and Barbara Erickson, CEO of The Trustees. Learn more at www.decordova.org/integration.

Scouts selling Christmas trees, wreaths

Lincoln Scout Troop 127 is selling Christmas trees and decorated balsam wreaths at the corner of Codman Community Farms across from the police station every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. until Christmas, and we will be open as many weeknights as we can staff. All profits above cost will be used to fund scouting activities. Lincoln Troop 127 supports the Lincoln community in many ways, including setting up for the Memorial Day service and providing the July 4th cookout after the parade

Shop to help domestic violence victims

On Sunday, Dec. 2 from noon–4 p.m., Mango Tree Artisans of Sudbury will host a special shopping event to benefit the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable. At its new location at 593 Boston Post Road in Sudbury, Mango Tree Artisans sells handcrafted sterling silver and ethnic jewelry, ceramics, baskets, eco-friendly clothing, instruments, and other ethically sourced items from around the world. The Roundtable receives a percentage of proceeds from this event.

Dungeons & Dragons group for teens

Kids in grades 6–12 who want to learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons are invited to join L-S student/dungeon master Roshan Kharbanda on Sundays beginning December 2 from 1:30–4:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Library. Have fun using your imagination and problem-solving skills while socializing with others who enjoy role-playing games. All materials will be provided. For middle and high school students only. Registration required; please email dleopold@minlib.net or call 781-259-8465 x4.

Discussion on teen vaping and pot

Recreational marijuana shops have opened, even as more teenagers are becoming addicted to nicotine through Juuls and other vaping devices. L-S Connections is sponsoring an event titled “Vaping and Legalized Marijuana: The ‘New Normal’?” on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the L-S Lecture Hall for parents. On hand will be Mary Cole, program coordinator of the Greater Boston Tobacco-Free Community Partnership, along with L-S counselors and administrators and representatives from the Lincoln and Sudbury police to talk with us about what they’re seeing in our communities and how parents, the school, and the community can work together to help our kids make healthy, well-informed decisions. Register here as space is limited. 

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Fireside Chats coming up

Now that Lincoln has voted in favor of being a “safe and welcoming community,” what does it mean? How are we currently honoring this charge, and how can we improve? Anyone who has (or has not) been made to feel safe and welcome is invited to join the discussion on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10–11:30 a.m. in the Lincoln Woods community room.

On Saturday, Dec. 22 (same time and place), the Fireside Chat will address “Healing Our Divisions.” Using Them: Why We Hate Each Other—and How to Heal by Ben Sasse, we’ll talk about why there’s so much anger in our country, how our everyday actions and decisions feed into this, and whether we can love our neighbors even when we have differing opinions.

CSA veggies for sale

Each year during Thanksgiving week, Lindentree Farm CSA offers an organic vegetable share for members and others—this year on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 20 and 21. If interested, email lindentreecsa@gmail.com.

Annual L-S alumni soccer game next week

The Lincoln-Sudbury Alumni Soccer Game is being held for the 26th time on Saturday, Nov. 24 at noon.  It’s a casual game for alumni from any era. To RSVP, email Tim Mangini at tim_mangini@wgbh.org or post on the group’s Facebook page.

Cradles to Crayons children’s clothing drive

Please drop off your donations of children’s gently used clothing at the Liepert home at 108 Trapelo Rd. in Lincoln (leave bags by garage door) for Cradles to Crayons before Friday, Nov. 30. Sizes infant through adult small. Most-needed items include sweaters and sweatshirts, but children’s clothing/shoes for any season are welcome. For a full list of accepted items, visit Cradlestocrayons.org. Email sarahliepert@me.com with any questions.

Buy crafts and gifts from local artisans

Samples of jewelry that will be on sale at the GiftLocal Lincoln event on December 1.

The Old Town Hall Exchange is hosting a local artisan/crafter holiday market at the Pierce House on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 2 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. On sale will be home-made chocolate bars, photographs, cards, woven household items, hand-blown glass bowls, upcycled mittens, jewelry, art clothing, knitted sweaters, soaps, and lotions. For details, visit the GiftLocalLincoln Facebook page.

Touch of Christmas Fair at First Parish

The First Parish in Lincoln will hold its annual Touch of Christmas Fair on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. in the Parish House (14 Bedford Rd.). There will be many hands-on activities for children; Santa will arrive at 11 a.m., and children can have photos taken on Santa’s lap. There will be a baked-goods table and a handmade craft table, as well as second-hand antiques, housewares, jewelry, homemade holiday wreathes, and centerpieces for sale made by many volunteers the week before the fair. Lunch will be served from noon–1 p.m. Admission is free. 

Town seeks social worker, members for two groups

The Town of Lincoln seeks qualified applicants for the 12-hour-a-week grant-funded position of Town Social Worker. Under the direction of the Council on Aging director, this person will provide social work services to Lincoln residents under 60. Duties include case management, call reassurance and follow-up, and problem resolution as well as family counseling, home visits, and maintaining on-call status. A master’s degree in social work or an equivalent mental health field required with a minimum of three years of progressive experience. Pay range is $25–$30/hour. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Mary Day, Town Offices, 16 Lincoln Rd., Lincoln MA 01773 or jobs@lincolntown.org by Saturday, Dec. 1.

The town is also seeking volunteers for the Historic Commission and the Historic District Commission. More information on the mission and purview of the organizations can be found on their website. The deadline for submittals is Friday, Nov. 30. Click here for an application. For more information, call the Selectmen’s Office at 781-259-2601.

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FELS pie ordering deadline extended

The FELS Thanksgiving Pie order deadline has been extended through midnight on Sunday, Nov. 11. Online orders will be accepted for pies for pickup, as a gift for Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School teachers/staff, or donation—go to www.FELSGrant.org.  Pecan, pumpkin, apple and chocolate pies will be available for pickup on Tuesday, Nov. 20 in Lincoln or Sudbury. FELS will also deliver gifts of pies to teachers and staff at L-S and will gratefully accept donations of pies for the L-S Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Luncheon, food pantries in Lincoln or Sudbury, or Lincoln or Sudbury fire and/or police.

COA seeks donations for holiday gift baskets

During the holidays, Lincoln Council on Aging staff visit homebound, frail, and needy seniors to deliver baskets full of basic necessities. They are collecting new, unopened, unscented, full-sized items to fill the baskets: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, tissues, paper towels, toilet paper, lip balm, deodorant, disposable razors, shaving cream, kitchen sponges, trash bags, laundry soap, socks, coffee and tea, postage stamps, and pharmacy gift cards. Questions? Call Abigail at 781-259-8811. Please bring your donations to the Council on Aging in Bemis Hall by December 7.

Youth in Philanthropy accepting applications

For eighth-graders and high school students interested in making an impact in their community and becoming a civic leader, the Foundation for MetroWest is currently accepting applications for their Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program. Lincoln School eighth-graders and high school students who live or learn in MetroWest communities are eligible; meetings take place from January to May (dates, times, and locations vary by program). The Lincoln School program meets Mondays and Fridays from 2:20–2:50 p.m. starting Monday, Dec. 3. High school program details and applications are available online at www.yipmetrowest.org/students and are due by Friday, Dec. 7.

YIP helps participants become engaged and informed civic leaders in our community by teaching the importance of philanthropy and the needs that exist in our backyard. YIP also helps local youth develop valuable 21st-century skills including critical thinking, understanding budgets, public speaking, reaching consensus, and case-making. Ultimately, the group of 20 students work together to evaluate grant applications and distribute funds to worthy nonprofits working to serve youth in our communities.

Since launching in 1997, the Foundation for MetroWest’s Youth in Philanthropy program (one of the largest youth philanthropy education programs in the country) has educated over 1,250 students who have granted over $1.1 million to over 200 MetroWest youth development organizations. For more information, visit www.yipmetrowest.org.