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Dear readers,

After many weeks of discussion and behind-the-scenes work by ace web developer Amy Helfman (who also recently updated some of the design elements of the website), the Lincoln Squirrel is pleased to be able to accept display ads. Your ad can be either at the top of the page (a banner ad) or in the right-hand column. For details on pricing and how you can submit an ad, see our Advertising page. If there’s enough interest, we might offer a classified ad section with inexpensive text-only ads on a separate page of the website.

This is new territory for the Squirrel, and we’d love to hear what you think or how we can make this feature better—just email lincolnsquirrelnews@gmal.com. Thanks!

— The Lincoln Squirrel

The theme of the Lincoln Public Library’s February vacation programs for kids is DIY (do it yourself).

Kids Cartoon Workshop
Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 2-3:30 p.m.
Kids ages 8-12 can learn to create their own characters during this hands-on workshop with comic artists Andy and Veronica Fish of the the Undercover Fish Group. Sign-up required; call 781-259-8465

Yo-yo Show and Workshop
Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 4 p.m.
Yo-yos attached to bouncy balls and multiple yo-yos looping while hula hooping are just some of the highly skilled feats the Yo-Yo People perform. The show for all ages is at 4 p.m. The workshop for kids ages 5 and up (yo-yos provided) is at 5 p.m. Signup required for workshop only; call 781-259-8465.

Lincoln Library’s First Ever Do-it-yourself Craft and Invention Fair
Thursday, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m.
This is your chance to shine! Display your handmade craft or invention! Show off your talent and see what other kids have created. Each child will get their own display area. For kids 5 and up. Sign up in advance by picking up an entry form at the library children’s desk.

The library runs many other programs on a regular basis for children, including Lapsit Stories, Terrific Twos, Preschool Stories, Super Saturday Stories, Together Time Tales,  Books and Bites, Lego Club, Do-it-yourself Library Skills Workshop for kids and families, reading to therapy dogs Phoebe and Lexie, and Singalong with Ed Morgan. See the Children’s Programs web page for more information.

Feb. 7 deadline to donate toiletries

Women and children who are in shelters remaking their lives after experiencing domestic violence need toiletries like shampoo, soap, toothpaste, hand and body lotions, and more. If you have unopened toiletries from hotels or stores that you can’t use, please bring them to the Council on Aging at Bemis Hall by Friday, February 7. A volunteer will take them to local domestic violence organizations for Valentine’s Day distribution. Your donation will make a difference in the lives of these women and children in need.

Learn about new storage methods for old  materials

Two experts will talk about the art and practice of creating and disseminating historical records with modern archival digitization technology at a presentation on Sunday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. in Bemis Hall. Demonstrating how to access, search and contribute to these resources are Tom Blake, Digital Projects Manager at the Boston Public Library, who will speak about the Digital Commonwealth and its online repository of archival material from Massachusetts institutions, and Marie Wasnock, who oversees the Lincoln Town Archives, who will speak about digitizing projects at the Lincoln Public Library.

Co-sponsored by the Lincoln Historical Society and the Lincoln Public Library. Admission is free.

This event wraps up Lincoln Winter Carnival 2014—see the Lincoln Squirrel (Jan. 22) for details on all the events starting tomorrow (Jan. 30).

By Alice Waugh

Lincolnites can now enjoy the town’s popular public trails using the first new trail map in a decade.

[Read more…] about Updated trail map has new navigation aids

Lincoln native Ann Moss at Bemis Hall – Jan. 31

Singer Ann Moss will give a free concert in Bemis Hall on Friday, Jan. 31 in support of her debut album, Currents. For more information, see the January 16 story in the Lincoln Squirrel. Reserve a seat online by clicking here.

Choral evensong at St. Anne’s – Feb. 9

Did you miss the Christmas choral concert at the First Parish, or do you want to hear more music like it? Come to St.-Anne’s-in-the-Fields Church on Sunday, February 9 at 5 p.m. for “Choral Evensong.” The event will feature choral music of the English renaissance, including Gibbons’ “Short Service” (a classic setting of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis), Batten’s exuberant “O Sing Joyfully,” and familiar hymns of Tallis and Purcell. Early baroque organ music by Buxtehude and Pachelbel will open and close the service. A wine and cheese reception will follow. Admission and parking are free. For more information, contact the parish office at parishoffice@stanneslincoln.org.

Susan Cattaneo performs at LOMA – Feb. 10

Singer Susan Cattaneo will be the feature artist at the next LOMA (Lincoln Open-Mike Acoustic) at the Lincoln Public Library on Monday, Feb. 10.  LOMA, a monthly event of acoustic music and spoken word, runs from 7-10 p.m. Cattaneo will perform a half-hour set On Feb. 10 starting around 8:30 p.m. Singer/songwriter Cattaneo has a transfixing voice whether she’s singing folk, country or rock ‘n roll. She is a finalist in the Mountain Stage Newsong Contest and has opened for music icons including Amy Grant, David Wilcox, Ellis Paul, and Huey Lewis and the News. Her four albums include her latest CD, Haunted Heart.

LOMA performers can sign up at the event or by emailing LOMA organizer Rich Eilbert at loma3re@gmail.com before noon of the open-mike day for a slot. Names of those who are signed up by 7:15 p.m. will be drawn at random. We have a sound system with mikes and instrumental pickups suitable for individuals or small groups playing acoustic-style. We encourage you to sign up in advance. Local high school and college-age residents are encouraged to perform and/or listen to their friends play acoustically. We expect everyone will have a chance to perform one or two pieces. Refreshments will be served.

Upcoming LOMA featured artists include:

• Cosy Sheridan – March 10
• Heather Pierson – April 14
• Tom Hanlon and Leslie Bryant – May 12
• Creek River String Band – June 9