Family activities at deCordova this week Cultivate curious gardens in the Sculpture Park re-discovering the sights and sounds of spring at deCordova. Join us for any or all of our vacation programs inspired by the exhibition opening in April, Overgrowth, and the promise of spring. Designed for families with children 5–12, but all are welcome. Free with admission…
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School vacation events for kids at library Wednesday, April 20 — Bugworks: “Creepy Crawley” for ages 3-5 at 11 a.m. and “Bugology” for kids age 3-5 at noon. Sign up in advance by calling 781-259-8465. Thursday, April 21 at 3 p.m. — “I Spy Butterfly” puppet workshop. Puppeteer Faye Dupras presents a “see/make/play” puppet workshop for…
Chair bear (Lincoln Through the Lens)
Readers may submit photos for consideration for Lincoln Through the Lens by emailing them to lincolnsquirrelnews@gmail.com. If your photo is published, you’ll receive credit in the Squirrel. Photos must be taken in Lincoln and include the date, location, and names of any people who are identifiable in the photo. Previously published photos can be viewed…
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Event explores medicine as a career Pat Roberts and Mike Rosenblatt of the Lahey Clinic will give a talk on “The Joy and Journey of Being a Physician” on Saturday, April 9 at 2 p.m. in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room. The multimedia presentation will give an overview of medicine, discuss why high school students might want…
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Organic gardening talk and plant sale Naturalist and landscaper John Root will be on hand at “Organic Gardening for Everyone” on Wednesday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room. Learn natural and effective techniques for the cultivation of a variety of vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers. Perennials will also be offered for sale. This program is…
Biennial “Trash and Treasurers” fair on April 9
The First Parish in Lincoln will hold its May Market “Trash and Treasurers” fair on Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to noon in the auditorium of the Parish House (14 Bedford Road). The “white elephant” sale offers antiques, collectibles, jewelry, household goods, furniture, and much more. Shoppers who arrive before 9 a.m. can enjoy a…
Kids and Flints raise $1,400 for charity with maple syrup
Lincoln School third-graders, with the help of Flint Farm’s Nancy Bergen and Ephraim Flint, successfully raised $1,400 for charity as part of a maple syrup science project. The children collected and measured sap from maple trees and then correlated daily sap production with temperature, finding that sap flows more quickly on warm days. To collect the…
Town Meeting applauds service of Eckhouse and others
By Alice Waugh At an Annual Town Meeting notable for relatively little controversy, attendees were at their noisiest during several standing ovations for fellow Lincoln residents who have given volunteer service to the town in various capacities. The most prominent retiree was Selectman Noah Eckhouse, who decided not to run for a third three-year term…
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Sap to Syrup Breakfast on March 12-13 Maple sugaring season started a few weeks early at Mass Audubon’s Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, giving us the perfect opportunity to reap the benefits of a warm winter at the annual Sap-to-Syrup Farmer’s Breakfast on March 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feast on hearty pancakes…
Honduras kids are latest recipients of Lincoln soccer gear
Lincoln Youth Soccer continues to (charitably) expand its brand among kids in other countries who are delighted to have used LYS uniforms and soccer equipment. Honduras is the third country to receive donated LYS gear. Kids from Ethiopia and Uganda have previously gotten Lincoln Youth Soccer gear. LYS treasurer Ted Charrette again spearheaded the latest drive, which tallied many…