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Two Lincolnites performing in Concord opera

Chris Loschen

Chris Loschen (click to enlarge)

Susan Ketteringham

Susan Ketteringham (click to enlarge)

Lincoln residents and longtime Opera51 company members Chris Loschen and Susan Ketteringham will take the stage in Gounod’s 1867 opera Romeo and Juliet in performances on Thursday to Saturday, June 10-12 at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord.

Loschen plays the role of the Duke and Ketteringham is in the Montague chorus in this benefit production that supports operation of the 51 Walden facility, home to the Concord Players, the Concord Orchestra, and the Concord Band.

This is the 10th annual operatic fundraiser for 51 Walden, following recent well-received productions of La Bohème, The Merry Widow, La Traviata, and L’Elisir d’Amore. It is presented in a fully costumed and staged performance with full orchestra, sung in French with English surtitles. The lush, elaborate costumes set in Renaissance times have been painstakingly custom-made for this production. Some performers engage in sword and dagger play on stage (requiring much rehearsal time!) while others have learned Renaissance dance and gestures. Robin Farnsley is artistic director and sings the role of Juliet, and Alan Yost, who has led all productions since the series began in 2007, conducts.

Performances are Friday and Saturday, June 10 and 11 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, June 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30 ($25 for students and seniors) and can be purchased online at www.opera51.org or www.51walden.org, or by calling 978-369-7911.

Cleaning the cruiser (Lincoln Through the Lens)

Lincoln School eighth-graders gave Lincoln Police Department Officer Matt Forance’s cruiser a good cleaning on Saturday, May 21, one of dozens of cars that were tended to during a car wash fundraiser for graduation. Sixty-two students will celebrate at Bemis Hall after the graduation ceremony on June 15. (Photo by Susan Taylor)

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 on the Lincoln Through the Lens page of the Lincoln Squirrel.

Second annual Lincoln PMC Kids Ride is May 1

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The start of the 2015 Lincoln PMC Kids Ride at the Lincoln School.

Bicyclers are gearing up for Lincoln’s second annual PMC Kids Ride on Sunday, May 1. The ride to raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Jimmy Fund starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Pierce House.

Children from ages 3-15 can participate by riding or volunteering. There are three routes: a loop around the Pierce House garden for the youngest riders (including those on tricycles and with training wheels) as well as two-mile and four-mile routes. Volunteers on bikes and on foot supervise the riders, who can register to ride singly or as part of a team. This year the Magic Garden Children’s Center has created a team of riders.

The Lincoln ride was organized last year for the first time by Will Levy, 13, who had been riding in similar events since he was six. The inaugural event (one of 37 rides modeled after the Pan-Mass Challenge for adults) drew more than 80 riders and raised more than $7,500. This year, Will made a presentation at the Lincoln School and distributed event bands. He also created an awareness day with a table at the transfer station.

Will Levy designed this PMC bracelet on sale at Something Special for $10.

Will Levy designed this PMC bracelet on sale at Something Special for $10.

Wally the Green Monster will make an appearance to congratulate the children for making a difference in the fight against cancer. Something Special is selling PMC Bracelets for $10 to support the community event. Click here for registration for riders and volunteers or to make a donation. Anyone with questions may email pattylevy.pmckidslincoln@gmail.com.

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Disneynature’s ‘Wings of Life’ to be shown

wingsThe Lincoln Land Conservation Trust presents a family-friendly movie matinee, Disneynature’s Wings of Life, on Wednesday, April 27 at 3:45 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Library. The movie utilizes riveting high-speed, time lapse and macro filmmaking techniques to showcase in spectacular detail the unsung heroes of our planet: butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, bats and flowers. Running time: one hour, 21 minutes.

Rain barrel deadline coming up

Wednesday, April 27 is last day to order a rain barrel through the Lincoln Water Department’s special program. See the April 3 News Acorns for details.

Volunteer sought for town Personnel Board

The town is seeking an active member for Personnel Board, which aims to ensure fair and equitable wages and working conditions for town employees and to assist town departments in administering personnel policy. The board meets only on an as-necessary basis. For more information on the Personnel Board’s function, see the General By-laws of the Town of Lincoln starting on page 24. Anyone interested people should contactTown Moderator Sarah Cannon Holden at sarahcannonholden@gmail.com. A volunteer application can be found here.

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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 or membership.

  • Wednesday, April 20 (drop in 1-3 p.m.) — “Sculpting the Lawn.” Sometimes sculptures take shape as we add to forms. Sometimes sculptures are revealed as we trim, snip, and cut away. Let’s shape the grass blades to our liking as we create turf sculptures.
  • Thursday, April 21 (drop in 1-3 p.m.) — “Sound Garden.” Inspired by Paul Matisse’s Musical Fence, we will create a field of sounds, a nursery of notes from found objects to our bodies. What will you hear when you walk through?
  • Friday, April 22 (drop in 1-3 p.m.) — “Rock Sculpture Gardens.” What if gardens grew stones instead of greenery? How will you arrange pebbles and stones on the ground and into sculptures?

Spring cleaning at Codman Farm

codmanfarmLend a hand and learn more about what’s going on at the farm on Saturday and Sunday, April 23 and 24 from 1-5 p.m., rain or shine. Projects include tidying up the barnyard, raking out gardens, cleaning up the fields, painting projects and more. Individuals and families welcome. Bring gloves, rakes, hand tools, good humor and snacks. Please RSVP to info@codmanfarm.org.

Pruning workshop at deCordova

The Lincoln Garden Club and the Lincoln-based tree company SavATree are holding a workshop on shrub pruning techniques at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum on Saturday, April 30 at 10 a.m. The event is open to all Lincoln residents and is free of charge. Lincoln Garden Club Horticultural Director Jane Solar will gather attendees 15 minutes earlier at DeCordova parking lot just outside of the gift shop. SavATree certified arborist Rafael Adevelo will do the pruning demonstration on the museum grounds, and answer questions, which may take one to two hours. The event will take place rain or shine.

Spring concert of baroque music

The First Parish in Lincoln presents its spring concert at St. Anne’s in-the-Fields Church on Friday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. Baroque music by Vivaldi, Bach, Telemann and others will be performed by world-class musicians from the Handel & Haydn Society in Boston. Featured performers at this “Live in Lincoln Center” event include Ian Watson, music director at the First Parish in Lincoln, on harpsichord; Guy Fishman on cello; and Aisslinn Nosky and Susanna Ogata on violin. There will be a reception following the concert. Suggested donation is $30 per person, and any amount is appreciated.

 

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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 ages 3 and up. Advance signup required; call 781-259-8465.
  • Friday, April 22 at 10:30 a.m. — Springtime Movies and Muffins. Short films based on beloved children’s books Caterpillar and the Polliwog, Picnic and Blueberries for Sal. For ages 2 and up.

Programs sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library, Inc.

May 2 panel hosted by new Lincoln Diversity Committee

diversityLincoln residents of all ages are invited to a public forum to discover and celebrate the diverse group of people that comprise Lincoln on Monday, May 2 from 7-9 p.m. at Bemis Hall.

The evening will begin with five panelists talking about the diversity they see in Lincoln in their roles in the community. This will be followed by a general question-and-answer period and small group discussions. The panelists will be Lincoln Police Chief Kevin Kennedy; Superintendent of School Becky McFall; Manish Mishra-Marzetti, senior minister of the First Parish Church in Lincoln; Jacquelin Apsler, executive director of the Domestic Violence Services Network; and Carolyn Bottum, director of the Council on Aging.

This is the first event planned by the newly forming Lincoln Diversity Committee and hopefully just the beginning of a dialogue discovering what diversity looks like in Lincoln and learning how we can better support and embrace all members of our community. If you have any questions or would like more information, please email CFCE.Lincoln@gmail.com or call 617-593-0141.

Kickin’ in Lincoln registration deadline extended

The registration deadline for the Kickin’ in Lincoln kickball tournament on May 22 has been extended to Thursday, April 28. Click here for details on age groupings and a downloadable registration form. All proceeds go to the Lincoln School Legacy Fund, which provides financial assistance to families for school related programs and activities.

Co-ed spring flag rugby for grades K-8

MetroWest Youth Rugby is currently accepting registrations for its inaugural spring season. No experience necessary. The goal is to develop the game of flag rugby (non-contact) among boys and girls in grades K-8. Experienced rugby players and coaches will teach your child flag rugby through fun, interactive games and drills. Practices are on Sunday mornings from May 1 through June 12 (no session Memorial Day weekend) with four sessions at the Lincoln School and two at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. The fee is $95 and includes a MetroWest Rugby shirt. For more information and registration, visit www.metrowestrugby.com. Questions? Email metrowestrugby@gmail.com.

Toddler openings at Magic Garden

The Magic Garden Children’s Center has a few openings in its Toddler Room, which provides care and education for children ages 15 months to 2.9 years. This classroom usually has a long waiting list. For more information, call director Lori Leo at 781-259-8161.

Chair bear (Lincoln Through the Lens)

A large stuffed bear gets comfortable in a recliner outside the Stone Church in advance of xx "Tags and Treasures" fair.

A large stuffed bear gets comfortable in a recliner outside the Stone Church in advance of Saturday’s “Trash and Treasures” fair from 9 a.m. to noon. Photo: Harold McAleer.

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 on the Lincoln Through the Lens page of the Lincoln Squirrel.

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CaduceusEvent 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 to go into medicine, role-play being a physician or surgeon by viewing videos of operations, and offer a hands-on experience with portable surgical trainers.

Roberts is chair of Surgery at Lahey Clinic and Rosenblatt is the chief medical officer at Lahey; both are Lincoln residents and parents of L-S students. The talk is part of a new library program launched in partnership with the Lincoln School and Lincoln-Sudbury High School called “Local Heroes” involving presentations by resident experts on topics that might inspire students about what to explore in their college years and beyond. Previous events in the series looked at computer science and robotics in December and designing a satellite mission to Mars in January.

Donate household items for domestic violence victims

The Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable invites area residents to donate new household items to help families transitioning from a shelter to establish a new home. The Shower for Shelters runs form Sunday, April 24 through Monday, May 9. New unwrapped gifts may be dropped off at the Lincoln Public Library, the Goodnow Library in Sudbury or the Wayland Public Library. Items may also be dropped off at the group’s Libations and Donations free wine-tasting event at Sudbury Wine and Spirits in the Rugged Bear Plaza (410 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury) on Friday, April 29 starting at 7 p.m.

Requested items include twin-size sheets, pillowcases, summer blankets and  comforters as well as pillows, crib sheets, bath towels and face cloths, unscented cleaning products and laundry detergent, laundry baskets, kitchen utensils, flatware, dishes, drinking glasses and small kitchen appliances. Gift cards are also welcome. For a complete list of requested items, please visit the Roundtable website. All gifts collected are donated to clients of REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, The Second Step, and Voices Against Violence.

Lecture on aerial landscapes at deCordova

Residents are invited to a lecture on “Disvalued Landscapes, Seen from Above” with aerial photographer Alex MacLean and Alan Berger, professor of landscape architecture and urban design at MIT, on Friday, April 28 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. McLean and Berger will discussing the art of aerial photography, suburban sprawl and other patterns of the land at the event, which is the kickoff for deCordova Friends of the Park, a new group dedicated to the care, support, and advocacy of the deCordova’s landscape and primary gallery. The talk is free and open to the public. The talk is part of the “Overgrowth in Conversation” discussion series.

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Gardening-Fork-And-TrowelOrganic 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 supported in part by a grant from the Lincoln Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. This program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library, Inc.

Dinner and silent auction to benefit children’s charity

There will be an Indian dinner and silent auction to benefit Child Haven International on Saturday, April 23 at 6 p.m. at St. Anne’s in-the-Fields Church in Lincoln.

Child Haven International operates homes that provide food, education, healthcare, shelter and clothing for over 1,300 formerly destitute children in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Tibet. Child Haven was founded in 1985 by Bonnie and Fred Cappuccino and their family doctor, Nat Shah. The Cappuccinos decided to establish homes for children after adopting 19 children from around the world and their son, Robin Cappuccino, will be on hand to meet people at the dinner and show a brief slide show about the Child Haven Homes.

The silent auction will feature many items from Child Haven countries including wooden masks, metal and wooden statues of various deities, ornate jewelry, Tibetan singing bowls and other items sold to support the homes.

“Child Haven makes an incredible difference in the lives of hundreds of children and women in South Asia and does so in a way that fundamentally respects each participant’s dignity, humanity and individuality. I can think of few ways one can make a monetary donation go such a long way,” said Christine Damon of Lincoln, one of the event’s organizers.

Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by calling Damon at 781-879-5870 For more information, email her at christinehdamon@gmail.com.

Biennial “Trash and Treasurers” fair on April 9

Jewelry for sale at a previous May Market.

Jewelry for sale at a previous May Market.

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 complimentary cup of coffee while they wait for the doors to open. All proceeds go to the First Parish in Lincoln.

A tradition at First Parish in Lincoln since 1981, May Market is held biennially to allow time to collect a large assortment of saleable items. Proceeds from previous fairs have funded projects such as a church kitchen renovation, the sidewalk between the church and Parish Hall, and refurbishments to the minister’s office.

“May Market is a wonderful tradition at First Parish in Lincoln and truly is recycling at its best,”said Tucker Smith, May Market committee chair. “This is at least the 20th year in which I’ve been involved. Our 2014 May Market was a record-breaker in terms of revenue, and we’re hoping for another great event this year.”

Following the fair, any leftover items are donated to Households Goods, Inc., an Acton-based nonprofit that provides donated furniture and household items to the needy. Any questions about May Market may call Smith at 781-259-9320.