Pumpkin decorating and parade The Lincoln Family Association will host pumpkin decorating in Codman Barn on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 12-2:30 p.m. and its annual LFA Halloween Party and Parade at Codman Barn on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, email Laura Taylor. Movies, muffins, music at Lincoln Public Library Halloween…
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Lincoln Family Association open meeting Wednesday evening On Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. the Lincoln Family Association is hosting a wine and cheese social and open meeting for parents, to kick off its 20th season. Enjoy some snacks and refreshments, find out about upcoming events, and offers your ideas and suggestions. The LFA is actively looking for…
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Open Studio art to be displayed in library During the month of October, artworks by members of Lincoln’s Open Studio group will be displayed and on sale at the Lincoln Public Library.The show features the group’s best work in recent years in a variety of styles. The group meets every Thursdays in Hartwell pod B…
New exhibits, kids’ activities at the deCordova
The deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum will debut two fall exhibitions on October 3 and is offering several new children’s activities next month. Fall exhibitions Drawing Redefined presents the distinctive work of Roni Horn, Esther Kläs, Joëlle Tuerlinckx, Richard Tuttle, and Jorinde Voigt, artists who have maintained a discipline of drawing as a constituent element of…
Drumlin hosts caterpillar activities on Sept. 12
Join renowned biologist Samuel Jaffe at Drumlin Farm a day of exploration and discovery with his “Caterpillar Lab” on Saturday, Sept. 12. Through a combination of photographs, art, scientific study and live animals, visitors will marvel at the variety, beauty and behavior of these creatures. Take a look at giant caterpillars as they inch their way along…
Beating the heat with local ice cream
Editor note: This article was submitted by Josh Blumberg, who is entering seventh grade at the Lincoln School. He submitted it to the Lincoln Squirrel at the suggestion of his writing coach, teacher Scot Dexter. By Josh Blumberg July was a hot, humid month and August is turning out the same way. I felt like I was melting…
Longtime Magic Garden teacher bids a fond farewell
By Alice Waugh When Peggy McSweeney started working as one of the teachers at the Lincoln’s Magic Garden Children’s Center when it opened more than three decades ago, she had no idea she would one day be teaching the children of one of her first students. McSweeney, who retired from the preschool last month after 33 years, started her…
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Cirque de Cordova this Saturday, mushroom foraging on Sunday Inspired by the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum’s Walking Sculpture exhibition, try out these playful walking strategies with trained Simply Circus instructors on Saturday, August 8. No experience necessary. For ages 8 and up. Stilt-walking lesson and tour — 11 a.m. Experience the Sculpture Park from new heights! Lesson is…
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Events for kids at the Lincoln Public Library This week at the Lincoln Public Library: Sciencetellers Wednesday, July 29 from 4-5 p.m. Storytelling and hands-on science experiments combined for a fun theatrical learning experience. Recommended for ages 4 and up. ICA Animal Paradise Sculptures Thursday, August 6 from 4-5 p.m. Make a shelter for a toy…
News acorns – 7/6/15
Watch video of the July 4 parade Harold McAleer has posted a video of the first few minutes of Lincoln’s July 4 parade. Click here for a five-minute version or watch the full 18-minute version (including a glimpse of the Lincoln Squirrel at the 13:20 mark). Berkshire condo rentals benefit Friends of the COA A generous…