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Talk on Lincoln and the Revolutionary War

“April 19, 1775: The Battle of… Lincoln?” is the subject of a talk by author/historians Rick Wiggin of Lincoln and Don Hafner on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Minute Man National Park Visitor Center in Lincoln. How did the people of this small farming community respond to the April 19 alarm? What effect did a prolonged war have on them? Wiggin and Hafner will discuss the distinctive features of the town of Lincoln, its leadership, and the historical quirks that placed it at the center of American history. Free and open to the public.

Kids invited to apply for philanthropy program

The Foundation for MetroWest is currently accepting applications for its Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program for seventh- and eighth-graders interested in learning about philanthropic outreach in their community and becoming civic leaders. Students from any town in the area are eligible to participate in the program, which meets at the Lexington Community Center on Wednesday nights beginning November 28. Applications are due by Friday, Oct. 5 and are available online at www.yipmetrowest.org.

Twenty students will work together to evaluate grant applications and distribute funds to nonprofits as they learn about understanding budgets, public speaking, reaching consensus, and case-making. Lincoln School students in the program selected Save a Dog and Lucy’s Love Bus to receive grants in 2017. Since 1997, YIP has educated over 1,250 students who have granted over $1.1 million to over 200 MetroWest youth development organizations.

Join others in biking to school

The Cycling Safety Advisory Committee is organizing Bike/Walk to School days each Friday this fall. Organizers hope Lincoln kids will join their friends to get to school under their own power in order to get some exercise, help the environment, and have fun. Anyone interested in being reminded of Bike to School days, finding out who in your neighborhood bikes to school, or contacting other family biking enthusiasts in Lincoln to discuss routes, gear, etc., may join an email list by clicking here.

Monthly book sale benefits library

Support the Lincoln Public Library by shopping at the Friends of the Lincoln Library (FOLL) book sale on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m.–noon in the basement of Bemis Hall. New books are added each week from the donation box in the bemis Hall entryway. Hardcovers are $2 and paperbacks are $1. The FOLL has also added a book sale cart in the first-floor hallway at the library. Bemis Hall book sales take place on the second Saturday of each month except August.

Workshops on special ed at the high school

SEPAC (the Special Education Parent Advisory Council at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School) is hosting four workshops this fall. Each begins at 7 p.m. and offers a chance to ask questions about the special education process and services, transitioning into or out of high school and chat with like-minded parents. For more information, email lssepac.chair@gmail.com.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 2 (L-S conference room B) — An overview from the Federation for Children with Special Needs of the transition planning process for families of students with disabilities ages 14-22 who are on IEPs.
  • Monday, Oct. 15 (Goodnow Library, Sudbury) — “Strategies for Reducing Academic Stress and Creating Successful Students.” Learn how to help your child get “unstuck” when he/she has trouble initiating tasks, help your child keep track of his/her belongings and schoolwork, enhance working memory and sustain attention.
  • Thursday, Nov. 1 (L-S conference room B) — Victor Hernandez, deputy assistant commissioner at the Department of Developmental Services, will review resources available to families of students with special needs, regardless of income.
  • Tuesday, Jan. 29 (Goodnow Library, Sudbury) — “The Impact of Anxiety and Depression on Learning.” Diagnoses including depression and anxiety can significantly alter cognitive functioning, particularly memory retention and the absorption of knowledge. 

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Free tours of Gropius House, Codman Estate

Smithsonian Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket, which provides free admission for two people on Saturday, Sept. 22. Guided tours of Lincoln’s Gropius House from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. and the Codman Estate from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Go to this Smithsonian magazine website for tickets. 

Garden Club to hold open house for new members

All Lincoln residents are cordially invited to the Lincoln Garden Club’s wine and cheese evening for new and prospective members on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. Come hear about the club’s many horticultural events, meet some members and receive information about joining. For location, please RSVP to Ann Parke at annparke@verizon.net or Lucy Sprayregen at lucypage@aol.com.

Korean film on tap

The Lincoln Library Film Society will screen Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring on Thursday, Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Rated R, in Korean with English subtitles, written and directed by Ki-duk Kim. A boy is raised by a Buddhist monk on an isolated floating temple where the years pass like the seasons.

Pumpkin events at Matlock Farm

Matlock Farm on Lexington Road Lincoln, continually run by the Flint Family since the 17th century, will be hosting its first-ever pumpkin picking event on each Saturday and Sunday in October from 1–5 p.m., weather permitting. There will be hay rides, farm-themed photo ops, crafts for sale and more for those who swing by the farm for some fall family fun. Pumpkins are priced depending on size. Hayrides are $5 per person (family discounts available) and family photos are $25 per family. Payments by cash or check only.

Town raises over $40,000 for Puerto Rican library

The Friends of the Lincoln Library (FOLL) raised over $40,000 for the Library in Loiza, Puerto Rico by raffling two pair of Hamilton tickets from the Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Family. The lucky winners were Katherine McCarroll of New Mexico and Linda Mae Breen of Hull, Mass.

“I am astounded by the generosity of the Lincoln residents and the raffle purchasers, most of whom were from Greater Boston,”said event chair Julie Brogan. “I got emails from people thanking the Friends of the Lincoln Library for doing this. So many people love libraries and want to help Puerto Rico.” The Hispanic Federation’s UNIDOS Fund for Puerto Rico will match $20,000 of what FOLL raised. The Miranda family created the UNIDOS fund after the Hurricane Maria and has distributed over $60 million in aid to the Island. 

Piano concert of experimental music

Lincoln musician Trevor Berens presents “Sonorous Vessel,” a program of new and experimental piano music on Bemis Hall’s beautiful restored Steinway grand on Friday, Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. There will be works by Lincoln residents Richard Cornell and Trevor Berens, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Luther Adams, New Englanders Alvin Lucier and Peter Garland, and new music luminaries Helmut Lachenmann and James Tenney complete the program. Berens’ programming has been referred to by a recent audience member as “yoga for the ears” and his music has been described as “transportive.” Free and open to the public.

BioBlitz at national park on September 22

Minute Man National Historical Park (MMNHP) invites all ages to join distinguished naturalists on a quest to document as many species as possible during a BioBlitz event on Saturday, Sept. 22.

A BioBlitz brings together educators, scientists, naturalists, and the public to encourage outdoor exploration and enhance our understanding of biodiversity. The MMNHP event will focus on locating, identifying, and counting as many species as possible within the 1,038-acre park area in Concord, Lincoln, and Lexington. Participants will gain skills in identifying and recording species and a stronger connection to their natural environment.

World-renowned local naturalists Peter Alden and Edward O. Wilson initiated the Biodiversity Day concept in 1998 at Walden Pond, and included MMNHP within the study area. They repeated the event with dozens of experts in 2008, and collectively recorded over 2,700 species within a five-mile radius of Walden Pond.

Concord-Carlisle High School student Liam Beguhn initiated the current event to spotlight the area’s biodiversity on September 22 (National Public Lands Day) and to update the findings by using the iNaturalist app.

The MMNHP event starts in the morning at the North Bridge Visitor Center at 174 Liberty St. in Concord, where guides will begin quests at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., and 10 a.m. Each quest will focus on the guide’s expertise, which will include birds, plants, mammals, insects, reptiles, fungi, and more. After a break at noon (bring a bag lunch), it will continue at the Hartwell Tavern parking lot/park ranger station at 101 North Great Rd. in Lincoln. Guides will begin afternoon excursions from the parking lot at 2 p.m. and wrap up all quests by 4 p.m.

Data collected by participants who want to record findings using iNaturalist will be recorded on the app’s website, and prizes will be awarded to participants for numbers of identifications recorded in the park.

“Thousands of species are here in our community. This event will highlight the wonders of nature and inspire participants to better understand and protect biodiversity,” Alden said.

Questions about the project and program can be directed to Liam Beguhn via Margie Coffin Brown, the Park’s Natural & Cultural Resource Manager at 617-620-2942 or Margie_coffin_brown@nps.gov. 

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Lincoln Dems to hold planning session

Join the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee planning session and discussion on Saturday, Sept. 15 at Bemis Hall with coffee, fruit, and pastries at 8:30 a.m. and discussion from 9–11 a.m. Gain perspectives, insights, and campaign strategies for canvassing, grassroots organizing, remote voter contact activities, voter registration, getting out the millennial vote and more from:

LFA playgroup starting

The Lincoln Family Association playgroup at First Parish in Lincoln will begin meeting Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30 a.m. beginning Wednesday, Sept. 26 in the Parish House (14 Bedford Rd.) Designed for children aged 0-5 and their parents/caregivers. Adults must accompany their children; this is not a drop-in program.

Two events focusing on teens

The Lincoln-Sudbury Parent Organization presents comedian and neuropsychologist Matt Bellace speaking on “Supporting Teens in Reducing Their Stress (and Ours)” on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. in the L-S auditorium. This presentation (primarily for parents, but students are welcome) is about reducing stress, adolescent brain development, substance abuse and encouraging teens to be resilient.

On Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 7:30-9 p.m. in the L-S cafeteria, Connections is hosting an evening for parents to hear, think about and discuss the five greatest factors that put our children at risk for addiction. Learn more about Connections and hear about conversations families may want to have in and around substance use. Also on hand will be the new L-S school resource officer Kim Walch to introduce herself and explain what her role will be in the school, as well as discuss ways that parents can work with the school and the police to help keep our kids safer. Click here to register.

Afternoon session looks at U.S. Supreme Court

The Lincoln Public Library and the Lincoln Council on Aging present “The Supreme Court with Walter Bossert” on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 2–4:15 p.m. at the library. First you’ll watch a video by C-Span including interviews with 11 justices about the role, traditions, and history of the Court and a tour the Supreme Court building. Bossert (a Lincoln resident) will then discuss Central Hudson v. PSC (1980), a seminal Supreme Court case on commercial freedom of speech. Bossert was a co-author of the winning brief in the 8-1 decision.

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Service on Tuesday for Sylvia Kennedy

Sylvia Kennedy

Kennedy passed away on September 5 at the age of 84. Among other things, she was a former president of the Lincoln Garden Club and sacristan at St. Joseph Church. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 8:45 a.m. from the Dee Funeral Home, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church in Lincoln. Click here for full obituary.

Story-telling at Farrington

Join us around the campfire on Friday, Sept. 14 from 7:30–10 p.m. as experienced, competitive storytellers, in a “Moth-like” format, share their 5-6 minute true tales on the evening’s theme, “Rooted.” Fugitive Stories, Farrington Nature Linc’s partner for this event, brings “true stories told live” regularly to several suburban communities. This event is tailored for ages 14+ to enjoy an evening of stories. The storytelling begins at sundown, but you’re welcome to arrive earlier (6:30 p.m.) to picnic on the property. Rain or shine; weather permitting, we’ll be sitting around the campfire. Tickets are $12 online in advance or $15 on site on the day of event. 

Library events

  • Knitting Group — Knitters of all levels are welcome to our knitting group that begins on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. Drop in; no registration is required. Beginners should contact Jen James at jenjames@gmail.com to see what materials they’ll need to bring.
  • Neurofeedback talk — Dr. Jolene Ross  presents “Neurofeedback: Brain Training at its Best” on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Neurofeedback is a technique for achieving brain wellness and improved executive function, which includes emotional control, initiation, working memory, planning, organization, and task completion. Ross is a neurobehavioral psychologist with extensive experience in neurobiofeedback treatment, cognitive and behavioral therapy, and behavioral medicine. Sponsored by the Foundation for Wellness Professionals.
  • “Permission to Pause” workshops — Adults and families today are often challenged to find some “quiet time” in our fast-paced society. This two-part series taught by nurse and a health education specialist Catherine Collins, R.N., M.S., on Thursdays, Sept. 20 and 27 at 7 p.m. will provide an opportunity for participants to pause in their busy week to review the challenges that get in the way of quiet time. Simple strategies such as breathing, imagery, muscle relaxation and mindful movement will be reviewed.  A list of resources will be provided to participants. No registration required. Presented by the Friends of the Lincoln Library.

“Forest bathing” workshop for dogs and owners

Certified Forest Therapy Guide Nadine Mazzola will lead a workshop for dogs and their owners on shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing” (gentle walks that support well-being through sensory immersion in forests and other naturally healing environments) in the deCordova Sculpture Park on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 9:30 a.m.–noon. Increase mindfulness and connect to nature using your senses and a series of guided invitations to investigate your surroundings. Your dog will even be your guide. Please only one dog per owner. Click here to sign up ($20 for members, $30 for nonmembers).

Art and drumming at deCordova

Experience Andy Graydon’s PLATFORM 23 project, City Lights Orchestra, as it’s activated by The Harvard Undergraduate Drummers (THUD) on Saturday, Sept. 29 from noon–2 p.m. Graydon created his series of sculptural instruments from discarded street lamps. Rather than casting light, the lamps in City Lights Orchestra are intended to resonate with sound. Graydon based the sculptures on world instruments including Taiko drums and the Indonesian gamelan. THUD performs with nontraditional instruments including brooms, dinnerware, and instruments they’ve built themselves, and their sound ranges from STOMP-style pieces to more classical percussion ensemble music. Free with admission or membership; registration requested.

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Palestinian storyteller at library

Fidaa Ataya

Fidaa Ataya, a traditional Palestinian storyteller, puppeteer, drama-in-education specialist and actress, will tell stories for children age 3-9 at the Lincoln Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. Drop in. Sponsored by GRALTA.

Springsteen ticket auction to benefit Codman Farm

Codman Community Farms is holding a benefit silent auction for a pair of tickets in the first 10 rows of the center orchestra section at a “Bruce Springsteen on Broadway” concert in New York this fall. The winner can choose the date of the show they would like to attend between September 26 and December 14. The auction ends on Saturday, Sept. 22 at noon, and the winner will be announced at the Harvest Feast that night. Click here to enter a bid.

Plans underway for First Day 2019

Plans for the Lincoln New Year’s Day open house (known as First Day 2019) at the Pierce House are underway, and organizers are looking for help. AVolunteer Planning Committee is forming to help with:

  • Ideas for improving the event
  • Soliciting monetary support from other associations, private individuals
  • Planning food and beverages to be served
  • Organize volunteer staffing for day of event (setup/food prep/clean up)

If you would like to join the committee, contact Nancy Beach at nancy@piercehouse.com or call 781-259-9757.

Open house on new adult programs at Minuteman

Minuteman Technical Institute (MTI), a branch of the Minuteman School District, is hosting an open house on Wednesday, Sept. 12 from 6–8 p.m. to share information on five new evening training programs for adults beginning October 1. Click here to register for the open house.

New MTI offerings include culinary arts, electricity, metal fabrication and joining, and advanced manufacturing. Students must have a high school diploma or GED. Discounted rates are available to in-district residents. You may also call 781-861-7151 or e-mail MTI@minuteman.org. Click here for details including start dates, hours, costs, and how to apply. Minuteman Technical Institution and Minuteman Community Education also offer additional day, afternoon, and evening programs for adults and school-age students.

Jewelry workshops at deCordova

Design and create unique jewelry made of glass, stone, and found objects as glass artist Emily Bhargava offers three mosaic jewelry workshops at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum:

Each session is $40 for deCordova members or $45 for nonmembers. Sign up for one workshop or all three by clicking on a title above. No mosaic experience necessary; all materials will be provided.

“Rally Sunday” at First Parish

The First Parish in Lincoln will hold “Rally Sunday” on Sunday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. in the Parish House (14 Bedford Rd.). With the service marking the official start of the church year, new visitors are encouraged and welcome to attend. Interim Senior Minister Jenny Rankin will lead worship. There will be an opportunity to learn about First Parish and register for its religious K-8 education program, which also starts September 16 (and there will be bagels and muffins for kids as well).

Founder of Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives to speak

Kenneth B. Morris, Jr., co-founder and president of the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives, will introduce the FDFI’s “One Million Abolitionists” project and speak to the issue of abolition from the days of Thoreau and Douglass to the present on Monday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Walden Woods Project (44 Baker Farm Rd., Lincoln). Morris is the great-great-great grandson of Frederick Douglass and the great-great grandson of Booker T. Washington.

Attendees are asked to donate at least $4 to cover the cost of a special bicentennial edition of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave for a school with limited financial resources. Doors open at 7 p.m. for a wine and cheese reception. Seating is free but limited; click here to RSVP online or register by phone at 781-259-4707. Co-sponsored by The Robbins House; reception supported by the Cheese Shop in Concord.

Adult education classes at L-S

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Adult Education is offering new enrichment classes this fall including classes on foreign languages, WordPress, creative arts, cooking, fitness, finance, and college planning. Visit the LSAD website for more information, schedules and registration.

Summer concerts and other events at deCordova

The deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum presents “Music in the Courtyard” on five Thursdays this summer from 6:30–8:30 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.) in the Café Courtyard. Open for food, beer, and wine beginning at 6 p.m. There is a $5 admission fee for nonmembers. Seating in this intimate outside venue is limited to 50, so get your tickets early. Click here to register.

Yoga in the Park on Sundays
July 15, August 12, and September 9
Sessions for kids (10:30–11 a.m.) and adults (11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.). Afterwards, stay for a picnic, tour, or MAKEmobile. Click here to register.

Art and Ales
Tuesday, July 17 from 5–8 p.m.
Seasonal craft beers from Somerville’s Aeronaut Brewing Co. are accompanied by live music by Big Spender Trio, Compliments Food Truck, and a view of the sunset from the Sculpture Terrace. Click here to register.

Children’s events

All are free with admission or membership (children 12 and under are always free!).

Play in the Park
Wednesday, July 11 from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 pm (drop-in), rain or shine
Inspired by Richard Rosenblum’s Venusvine and Nari Ward’s G.O.A.T. sculptures, we will use a variety of materials to create giant creatures in the park. For families with children of all ages. 

MAKEmobile
Sunday, July 15, 1–3 p.m. (drop-in), rain or shine
Take your imagination for a spin with activities that explore artistic and material processes through amusing prompts and challenges. The MAKEmobile is fueled with surprising supplies and exciting ideas each time it cruises into the park.

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PMC Kids Ride is on April 29

The fourth annual Lincoln-Sudbury PMC Kids Ride to help raise money for the Jimmy Fund and Dana Farber Cancer Center will be held on Sunday, April 29 at the Lincoln School campus on Ballfield Road. Kids aged 2–12 ask for donations from friends and family and then ride their bikes around the center green of the schools (or for little ones, a “village” in the Hartwell lot). The event will take place from 7:30–10:30 a.m., with a bike ride, bouncy house, ice cream and other fun activities. Organizers also welcome volunteers to help with the event; to sign up, contact the Parks and Recreation office at 781-259-0784.

Preregistration is $20 ($25 on the day of the event), and each rider must raise a minimum of $30. For more information, see the Lincoln-Sudbury PMC Kids Ride website or email pattylevy.pmckidslincoln@gmail.com.

Barbershop chorus performs on April 29

The New Sound Assembly.

The New Sound Assembly will perform “The Spirit of America in Song” on Sunday, April 29 at 2 p.m. in Bemis Hall. The New Sound Assembly, a 23-man chorus of singers, presents musical programs all over the region and in England and Ireland. The free hour-long performance for all ages will be a mix of barbershop songs, patriotic, and modern favorites. All songs are sung a capella in four-part classical barbershop harmony.

This program is supported by a grant from the Lincoln Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Hyltons honored at BU School of Law

Professors Maria and Keith Hylton.

Lincoln residents Keith Hylton, the William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor at Boston University School of Law, and Professor of Law Maria O’Brien Hylton were honored with Trailblazer Awards from the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association (MBLA) at the organization’s 45th anniversary gala. The awards recognize “leaders who have enriched the legal profession and created career pathways for black lawyers,” according to the MBLA.

Keith Hylton is a prolific scholar across a broad spectrum of topics in law and economics, including tort law, antitrust, labor law, intellectual property, civil procedure, and empirical legal analysis. He has published five books and more than 100 articles in law and economics journals and is president of the American Law and Economics Association. Maria Hylton teaches courses on employment law, ERISA, contracts, and insurance law, and has numerous publications to her credit. She is the co-author of Cases and Materials on Employee Benefits Law and Using Civil Remedies for Criminal Behavior: Rationale, Case Studies, and Constitutional Issues.

The Food Project stages “Big Shindig”

The Lincoln-based Food Project will kick off its 27th growing season with the Big Shindig on Wednesday, April 25 at the Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts. This fundraising event, supported by presenting sponsors Bank of America and Linda and Bill McQuillan, aims to raise $400,000 to support the Food Project’s critical work with youth, food, and community.

This year’s event will feature youth speakers from the Food Project’s Dirt Crew and Root Crew and Leadership Award honorees Cassandria Campbell and Jackson Renshaw, alumni of The Food Project and co-founders of Fresh Food Generation, a Boston-based food truck and catering company..

Proceeds from the Big Shindig will support the Food Project’s youth programming, sustainable agriculture on urban and suburban farms, food system change, promoting community economic strength, and the distribution of fresh produce to expand healthy food access throughout the Boston and North Shore regions. Tickets are on sale now. Visit thefoodproject.org/bigshindig to purchase tickets, get event details, and learn about sponsorship opportunities.

Since its founding, the Food Project has grown from a single two-acre farm in Lincoln to an organization that stewards 70 acres of urban and suburban farmland throughout greater Boston and the North Shore. To date, over 1,800 young people between the ages of 14 and 18 have served on the Food Project’s youth crews, and the organization has harvested nearly 4.5 million pounds of sustainably grown produce.

Little League T-Ball registration now open

Youth baseball in Lincoln starts with T-Ball, which is open to boys and girls currently in kindergarten and those starting kindergarten in the fall. Players will meet on the Smith School fields in Lincoln each Saturday morning from 10–11:30 a.m., right after in-town soccer. The basic mechanics of baseball are taught, and each week features a practice followed by a game. Opening day is Saturday, April 28 and the season runs through June 16. Registration and more information are available at www.LSBaseball.org, or contact Chris Andrysiak at 781-259-3719 or chriscoach33@gmail.com.

DeCordova hosts Park Fest in June

On Saturday, June 23 from 11 a.m.–5 p.m., the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum hosts its second annual Park Fest, a campus-wide celebration of art, nature, and creativity. The event kicks off with a 5K trail run in the morning, followed by a day-long festival for all ages. Visitors can enjoy live music and dance performances, art-making activities, a local artisan market, mini golf, and food and beer for sale.

“Not only will we offer some of deCordova’s signature outdoor activities, but we’re also piloting some fun new creative activities for our visitors,” said deCordova Executive Director John B. Ravenal. This year’s festival will feature an expanded program of activities, including:

  • A 5K trail race through the Sculpture Park and surrounding conservation trails from 9:30–11 a.m. ($20 entry fee for deCordova members, $30 for non-members)
  • Collaborative art-making activities inspired by special exhibitions “Sculpting with Air: Ian McMahon and Jong Oh,” and “Lived Space: Humans and Architecture,” including a giant parachute painting project
  • The Sculpture Discovery Quest, a series of clues to explore, engage with, and learn about the artwork in the park
  • A curated arts and crafts market with local artists, artisans, and vendors (contact Sarah Oh at soh@decordova.org if you’re interested in being a vendor of small artful or edible items priced under $100)
  • Live music by the Crank-Tones and Melvern Taylor and His Fabulous Meltones
  • A special dance performance by Somerville dance company Weber Dance, inspired by art in the park
  • A mini golf course near Jim Dine’s iconic sculpture “Two Big Black Hearts“
  • Ceramic studio demonstrations by resident artist Bruce Barry
  • Food and drink for purchase, including Cambridge-based Compliments Food Truck, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, and beer from Acton’s True West Brewery

All activities take place outdoors in the Sculpture Park (rain or shine). Additionally, visitors will have free access to the museum to view the “Sculpting with Air” and “Lived Space” exhibitions. Tickets for deCordova members are $10 for adults and $5 for children 6-17; nonmember tickets are $20 for adults (including Lincoln residents) and $10 for children. Seniors over $65 are $15. Active0duty military families with ID and all children 5 and under are free. Park Fest tickets and details are available at decordova.org/park-fest.

There will not be any public parking available at deCordova during Park Fest except for accessibility needs; parking will occur offsite with shuttle buses running all day. Shuttle service for the 5K run begins at 8 a.m., and Park Fest shuttle service begins at 10:45 a.m. and ends at 5:30 pm.

Sponsored by Boston Properties, Cambridge Savings Bank, Keryx Biopharmaceuticals​, Inc., and Lincoln Tree and Landscape.

Town Meeting and election notes

Green Energy Forum is Monday night

The Green Energy Forum originally scheduled for March 14 will take place on Monday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Hartwell Pod B. Sponsors of the two plastic bottle Town Meeting warrant articles will be on hand to provide information and answer questions, as will supporters of the “Community Choice Aggregation” measure for electric power purchasing, and the “Protecting Consumers of Gas and Electricity from Paying for Leaked & Unaccounted-for Gas” measure sponsored by Mothers Out Front. Other groups will be on hand to provide information about energy efficiency programs and initiatives in town, including the new HeatSmart Program for discounts on home heating systems.

Meet L-S School Committee candidates

There are still two opportunities to meet and chat with Lincoln-Sudbury Regional District Committee candidates Carole Kasper of Lincoln and Ellen Joachim, a write-in candidate from Sudbury:

  • Tuesday, March 20 from 7–8:30 p.m. in the Hartwell multipurpose room on the Lincoln School
  • Wednesday, March 21 from 9:30–11:00 a.m. at the home of Sabra Alden (6 Brooks Hill Rd.).

Light refreshments will be served. If you’re planning to come to Sabra’s house on March 21, please email mhylton@bu.edu so organizers can obtain an accurate headcount.

LEAP to provide child care during Town Meeting

LEAP has offered to provide childcare to the community on Saturday, March 24 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. so parents can attend Town Meeting. The discussions of the school and community center projects will probably be either just before or just after lunch, so the LEAP coverage should enable attending these updates.

The cost per child is $10 and children must be at least kindergarten age. Those interested must fill out this Google form with your child’s name, age, parent contact and any allergies. Anyone with questions may email Katie Hawkins at leap0615@gmail.com.

Get absentee ballots by Friday

Residents may obtain and cast absentee ballots for the March 26 town election at the Town Clerk’s office through Friday, March 23. Under state law, the office cannot allow anyone to deliver a physical ballot to a voter, although a family member may apply for an absentee ballot to be mailed to another family member. Click here for more information.

Girl Scouts bake sale

The Lincoln Girl Scouts are hosting a bake sale at Town Meeting on Saturday from 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. They will be selling a variety of delicious home-made baked goods and coffee, as well as Girl Scout Cookies (both boxes at $5 each as well as a la carte cookies) for those who may have missed out earlier in the year. All proceeds will support the third-grade troop’s service project which includes a donation to Buddy Dog Humane Society in Sudbury.