In a recent roundup of holiday religious events, the Lincoln Squirrel inexplicably forgot to include St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church. The original post has been corrected to include this information. The Squirrel apologizes for the omission. St.-Anne’s-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church Tuesday, December 24 Christmas pageant and family service — 3-4 p.m. Holy Eucharist with choir and string quartet…
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Sustainability author Brayton Shanley at library
On December 18 at 7 p.m., Brayton Shanley will speak about his 25 years of living off the land, building a straw bale house and running a “grease” car all while working in the community to build a more peaceful and responsible world. Sustainability is a word held dear by Shanley. His new book, taken from his essays…
Self-defense classes for women in December
The Lincoln Police will offer a three-session self-defense class for women on December 4, 11 and 18 from 7-9 p.m. The class is free and will take a total of six hours. Session 1: Getting to know you; Introduction to basics of defense in everyday life Session 2: Learning and practicing hands-on tactics of defense…
“Gobble Wobble” on Thanksgiving morning
Come join your friends and neighbors on Thanksgiving morning for the fourth annual Gobble Wobble—an event for all ages and abilities where you can get a little exercise before the big feast and make a big difference in the lives of those less fortunate. The entry fee—one bag of nonperishable groceries per runner—will be donated…
Coming up in Lincoln
“Taking on Invasives: Invasive Forest Beetles” — October 17 Join Jennifer Forman-Orth, Ph.D., state plant pest survey coordinator, on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Thoreau Institute (44 Baker Farm Rd., Lincoln) for a discussion on the Asian longhorned beetle and the emerald ash borer. Wine and cheese reception supported by The Cheese…
Fire Department open house to teach fire prevention
The Lincoln Fire Department welcomes families to a free open house on Saturday, October 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. that aims to teaching families fire safety and prevention practices. The open house, which is sponsored by Papa Gino’s, commemorates National Fire Safety Month in October. Participants will learn about safety tips such as “stop, drop and…
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Artist aims to help us connect with animals
By Alice Waugh
Do animals have feelings just as people do? Do they communicate? Do they deserve our consideration and respect as fellow species? Lincoln native Miranda Loud answers a heartfelt “yes” to these questions through her story-telling work in video and photography, including the photos and stories of dogs that have been hanging in the Lincoln Public Library this summer.
Lincoln vet makes a practice of house calls
By Brett Wittenberg
When they see the vet, many dogs cower, cats hide, birds screech and bang against their cages—but not when they see Dr. Betsy Johnson. Armed with a can of Cheez Whiz, catnip, and a stethoscope, she’s been healing Lincoln pets for 25 years in the setting where they’re most at ease: their own homes.
Half-price book sale this Saturday
At the monthly Friend of the Lincoln Library book sale this Saturday, July 13, all items will be HALF PRICE . A full bag of books will be $4, hardcover books will be 50 cents and paperbacks will be 25 cents. Special books will be half price as marked on the book. There will be no book sale in August;…