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Swoveland speaks at domestic violence roundtable

The Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable will host a discussion on “Reframing Masculinity: Vulnerability and Responsibility” on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room of the Goodnow Library (21 Concord Road, Sudbury). Featured speaker Matthew Swoveland will discuss ways to help boys and young men own both their strength and their vulnerability. Matthew is deputy director at The Second Step, where he leads programming to reach young survivors of domestic abuse, build their resiliency, and create bright futures. Previously, he was among the first men to take calls on the 24-hour hotline for the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center.

The session is a follow-on to the 2014 workshop entitled “What Should a Violence Prevention Program Look Like in Our Communities?” The program is free and open to the public. [Read more…] about News acorns

Preschool event at library on Dec. 31

Preschoolers are invited to join us for “Movies and Muffins” with a screening of three short films based on beloved children’s books—The Snowy Day, Bear Snores On, and a mystery title—on Thursday, Dec. 31 at 10:30 a.m. Recommended for ages 2 and up; no advance signup necessary.

First Parish supports program for displaced Syrians

The First Parish in Lincoln’s (FPL) Outreach Committee is leading a drive to support the Karam Foundation, a Chicago-based nonprofit founded and largely directed by Syrian-Americans. Since 2011, Karam (Arabic for “generosity”) has been dedicated to delivering humanitarian and educational “smart aid” through donations and through its network of volunteers to displaced Syrian families within Syria and in neighboring countries. Karam’s programs have included provision of ambulances and supplies for teams rescuing victims of barrel bombs; support for an orphanage in Aleppo; provision of a safe and steady supply of infant formula and food baskets through a distribution center in northern Syria; provision of medical supplies to at-risk children and families; clothes drives for refugees in Syria, Jordan and Turkey; emergency aid for children and elderly in refugee camps at risk of malnutrition and disease; a small business initiative for displaced women artisans; a sponsorship program for individual Syrian refugee children; and support for a school in Turkey that includes leadership and Turkish language programs for teenagers.

If you’re interested in supporting this organization, please make a check payable to First Parish in Lincoln and mail to: First Parish in Lincoln, PO Box 6218, Lincoln, MA 01773-6218.

Free wellness clinics announced

Lincoln residents of all ages are invited to meet with a nurse to get your blood pressure checked, ask questions, or learn about wellness resources. These free clinics will be held at the Community Building at Lincoln Woods at 50 Wells Road from 10 a.m. to noon on January 8, February 5, and March 4. These clinics are funded by the Ogden Codman Trust and provided by Emerson Hospital Home Care. For more information, please call the Council on Aging at 781-259-8811.

From drawing to pastel painting with Juliet
January 4 at 10 a.m. (first class)
Express your most vibrant self with the brilliant colors of pastels in a new class with Juliet Rago. She will begin with a short introduction to drawing for those who feel they need it. The class will meet from 10 a.m. to noon on January 4, 11, and 25, and February 8, 15, 22, and 29 at Bemis Hall. No experience necessary. All materials will be furnished. Please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811. Limit of six people. The fee is $40.

Tai chi: new year, new you
January 4 and ongoing
Beginners may now sign up for the COA’s winter tai chi classes which will run 12 weeks from the week of January 4 until the week of March 21 on Mondays from 2-3 p.m., Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m., and Thursdays from 9:15-10:15 a.m. at Bemis Hall. You may take one or two classes per week at a cost of $60 for one and $80 for two. You will learn qi gong warm-up, six moves from tai chi form, and how to integrate tai chi principles into daily life. Sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811. [Read more…] about Council on Aging activities for January

Solstice celebration at library

Celebrate the winter solstice at the Lincoln Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 4:30 p.m. by decorating a paper lantern and taking part in a twinkle light parade around the library. For all ages. Advance signup required; call 781-259-8465.

First Day at the Pierce House

Whether you’re new to Lincoln or have lived here forever, come to the Pierce House on Friday, Jan. 1 from 1-5 p.m. to celebrate the New Year together at the town’s 17th annual First Day gathering. Start the year right with legendary soups, live music, congenial company, and a magician for kids. Complimentary admission for Lincoln residents, but donations are gratefully accepted for the upkeep of this special town resource. With support from the Lincoln Celebration Committee.

Open Space calendar now available

The 2016 Open Spaces calendar with photographs taken in Lincoln is now on sale. This is the fourth year that the calendar has been designed by Lincoln residentLindsay Clemens. It’s a chance to look at our lands through other people’s eyes and to see what moments strike them.

Calendars can be purchased at the Lincoln Public Library, Cambridge Trust, Old Town Hall Exchange, Something Special, the Shop at Drumlin Farm, and in the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust (LLCT) above the post office in the mall. Membership discount is available in LLCT offices only. The LLCT will also sell the calendar and other publications in front of Donelan’s on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds support the LLCT.

In the December 13 article about Minuteman High School, an incorrect date was given for the Capital Planning Committee meeting about the high school. The committee will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Office Building.

Christmas Eve services at First Parish

The First Parish Church in Lincoln will hold Christmas Eve services on Thursday, Dec. 24 at 5 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. in the church sanctuary (10 Bedford Road). The service at 5 p.m. will be a family service led by Kathy Cronin, Acting Director of Religious Education. The services at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. will be led by Rev. Manish Mishra-Marzetti and will feature a choir and candle lighting. All are welcome.

Scholarship Committee gets web page

The Lincoln Scholarship Committee (Carolyn Dwyer, Nancy Marshall, and Barbara Slayter) now has its own page on the Town of Lincoln website at www.lincolntown.org/index.aspx?nid=645. The web page contains general information for graduating seniors and their parents about the scholarships and awards managed by the LSC.  The application form and information regarding 2016 applications will be available for downloading on February 1, 2016.

Lincolnites involved in hospital fundraisers