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Lincolnites honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Lincolnites formed a circle of light at the vigil for Ruth Bader Ginsburg (click to enlarge). Photo by Allen Vander Meulen.

A candlelight vigil for the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg drew about 100 people to Pierce Park on Sunday evening.

The event was organized by Joan Kimball, Barbara Slayter, and Mary Helen Lorenz. The bell at the nearby First Parish Church tolled solemnly at the start of the silent vigil. The silence was broken with the El Malei Rachamim prayer for the deceased, first in English and then sung and read in Hebrew by Andy Ory. FPL director of religious education Margit Griffith gave a prayer of praise and thanksgiving to close the event.

The Jewish tradition views anyone who dies at the start of the Jewish new year (Rosh Hashanah began at sundown on Friday) as a tzadik, or righteous person, especially when the death occurs on the Sabbath (Friday night to Saturday night). 

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LFA event for new or soon-to-be parents

The Lincoln Family Association invites new and expecting parents to a virtual meetup on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. Please RSVP to carolinemfiore@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link.

How to vote in the upcoming primary

There are three ways to vote in the September 1 primary:

  1. Vote by mail — Request a ballot by returning the postcard you received. That single postcard allows you to vote in both the primary and the general election. The deadline to submit a vote by mail using the prepaid envelope provided is Wednesday, Aug. 26. Voters may also drop completed ballots in the black mailbox at the front entrance of Town Hall. The town must receive ballot by close of polls on September 1. If you misplaced your postcard, you can request a vote-by-mail ballot by filling out this form, printing it and mailing it back to the address on the form
  1.  Early voting in person — Come to Town Hall to vote at any of these times:
    • Saturday, Aug. 22 and Sunday, Aug. 23 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
    • August 24–28 from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (open until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27)
  1. Voting at the polls on Election Day — Polls will be open on Tuesday, Sept 1 in the Smith Gym on Ballfield Road from 7 a.m.–8 p.m. 

To register to vote or check your status as a voter, you can go to this Secretary of the Commonwealth web page. Anyone with questions, may call the Town Clerk’s office at 781-259-2607.

Outdoor Mass in Pierce Park

St. Julia Parish will offer outdoor Mass on the lawn (or under the tent in case of rain) on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 8 a.m. No reservations required. Please bring a blanket or chair and masks for attendees age 5 and up, as social distancing protocols apply. Parking is at the rear of the house or on the property on Weston Road.

Farrington Nature Linc hosts events for kids and adults

Farrington Nature Linc, a Lincoln nonprofit dedicated to connecting under-resourced children to the natural world, will host the following end-of-summer events:

End of Summer Virtual Glow Dance Party — Saturday, Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Get your glow on with a live set from DJ Alison, glow-in-the-dark activities and games, and a special appearance by our goat friends. Click here to register.

Herbal Cocktails Virtual Happy Hour — Thursday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
This online workshop led by Jenny Hauf from Muddy River Herbals will introduce participants to making and growing their own cocktails. You’ll come away knowing how to make a mojito, simple syrup, and blueberry pine shrub. Jenny will also discuss alcohol-free options so you can treat everyone in your life to a beautifully crafted drink. Click here to purchase tickets.

Garden Club opens online shop

The Lincoln Garden Club has opened an online garden shop to help support its mission. Inventory includes house plants and shrubs, metal plant stands, gardening books, and more, all donated by a former Lincoln neighbor. Click here for details. Because the club was unable to have our usual biennial perennial plant sale in May, they will be having one in 2021 (in person if circumstances allow) to celebrate spring.

Free library delivery for the homebound

The Lincoln Public Library offers weekly home delivery on Tuesdays for Lincoln residents who are unable to visit the library due to special needs, illness, or disability, thanks to a program offered by the Friends of the Lincoln Library. A Friends volunteer can deliver up to six items to a home at one time, including books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, and two-week new releases. To request materials, use the Minuteman online catalog or call the library (781-259-8465 x204) to request either specific items or general selections (for example, “please send me five mysteries by women authors”).

When the library calls or emails to indicate your items are available, let them know you would like to have them delivered. They will arrange a safe way to deliver your items based on your particular situation. The volunteer will also call on delivery day to make sure someone is home. Items to be returned will be picked up when deliveries are made. Questions? Contact the Reference Department at 781-259-8465 x204 or linref@minlib.net.

New transfer station/commuter lot stickers required

The Town of Lincoln is combining transfer station and commuter lot resident stickers into a single sticker affixed to car windshields. They will become effective on September 1 and are good for one year. To obtain a sticker, complete the application online by clicking here or go to the Department of Public Works on Lewis Street. The free stickers will be mailed upon receipt of the completed application. Any resident who does not have a new sticker by November 1, 2020 may be refused access to the transfer station or commuter lot.

Moderate-income condo for sale

A three-bedroom, 1,420-square-foot moderate-income condo unit in Battle Road Farm is now being offered to “ineligible” households, meaning those that do not meet the income and asset requirements for affordable housing. The purchase price is $321,200 and is being offered in a first-come, first-served basis, meaning that the first qualified applicant with a completed application will be eligible to purchase the unit. Click here for details, and contact Lara Plaskon at the Regional Housing Services Office with any questions or to submit an application:

Lara Plaskon, Regional Housing Services Office
37 Knox Trail
Acton, MA 01720
978-287-1092 or 978-639-3387
info@rhsohousing.org

 

 

Worship en plein air (Lincoln Through the Lens)

Father Mark Mahoney of St. Julia Parish in Weston and Lincoln celebrates outdoor Mass in Pierce Park on Sunday, Aug. 3. About 50 families attended the church’s first service in Lincoln since the pandemic lockdown. Indoor Mass with congregants resumed (with advance reservations and safety protocols) at St. Julia church in Weston on May 30.

Readers may submit photos for consideration for Lincoln Through the Lens by emailing them to lincolnsquirrelnews@gmail.com. If your photo is published, you’ll receive credit in the Squirrel. Photos must be taken in Lincoln and include the date, location, and names of any people who are identifiable in the photo. Previously published photos can be viewed on the Lincoln Through the Lens page of the Lincoln Squirrel.

Covid-19 closings and cancellations

Lincoln Public Library

The library will be closed through at least March 29. All items currently checked out will automatically have a new due date of April 6, and fines for items due during this closure will be waived. The library is always open online: contact a librarian, borrow books and movies, read the paper, and more. Check the library’s website at lincolnpl.org or call 781-259-8465 for further updates. The Friends of the Lincoln Library are also suspending collections and sales of used books and other materials. Please do not bring used books, CDs, or DVDs to Bemis Hall until further notice.

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School

L-S is creating learning continuity plans in the event of extended school closure. The Learning Continuity Steering Committee began meeting this week and is researching what has been done already in other schools, particularly those in Asia during the SARS epidemic.

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

Effectively immediately, the deCordova is closing its indoor galleries and will remain closed until the planned late April opening of its spring exhibition, Visionary New England. Members and guests are welcome to the outdoor Sculpture Park, and the gates will now be open for free admission in order to minimize staff with the public in handling cash or credit cards. 

Real restaurant

Real is setting up an online ordering system with a reduced menu at www.keepitreallincoln.com as well as its regular takeout menu. Staff can take credit card numbers over the phone and deliver food to your car. The restaurant itself has also reduced the number of tables to allow more space between diners and is following CDC guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing.

Churches

The First Parish in Lincoln has decided to move its services online for March 15, 22, and 29. The church has also closed both of its buildings to all gatherings until April 1. This week’s worship on Sunday morning will be streamed using Facebook Live — click on this link to view.

St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church is also live-streaming services at www.stanneslincoln.org/live.

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Lincoln Democrats meet to strategize

Join Lincoln Democrats and friends for strategizing and putting into action the “roadmap for 2020” on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 9 a.m. in Bemis Hall. In November, Lincoln Democrats voted climate change as the #1 issue but also identified gun control, health care, and immigration as “very important.” What do you think? Ideas and energy welcome.

Lincoln doctor dons skates to benefit Jimmy Fund

John Ready, a Lincoln resident and chief of orthopedic oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, will be among the Dana-Farber doctors, researchers, and staff who will play a charity hockey game against Boston Bruins alumni to benefit the Jimmy Fund. The Dana-Farber Rink Rats’ game will be held Saturday, Feb. 1 from 2–4 p.m. at Warriors Ice Arena in Boston. Dr. Ready has committed to raise $1,200. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children, and are available online and at the door. To support Ready or other participant or to learn more, please visit www.jimmyfund.org/rinkrats.

First Parish offers “Spiritual Autobiography” course

Join Rev. Jenny Rankin of the First Parish in Lincoln and a small group to reflect, consider your life through a “spiritual” lens and write about it in a “Spiritual Autobiography” course over five weekly sessions starting Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 7–8:30 p.m. in the parish house (14 Bedford Rd.). Through in-class exercises and short writing assignments, participants will consider the different chapters or stepping stones of their life’s journey up until now. Some things to consider: What have been the gifts and graces of your life? Where were the losses and hurts? How would you articulate your sense of the sacred, God, or whatever spiritual vocabulary do you use? What “language of reverence” do you speak? Email sarah@fplincoln.org to sign up.

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Artist’s reception with Chester

There will be an artist’s reception for “Storytelling: An Exhibit” by Lincoln artist Sarah Chester on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 5–7 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Library. For more information, email Chester at schester636@gmail.com.

Toys for Tots drive

The Lincoln Police Department is sponsoring a Toys for Tots drive at the Lincoln Public Safety Building (169 Lincoln Rd.). Donations will be accepted until Thursday, Dec. 12. For more information, please call 781-259-8113.

Cookies and cider at book sale

The monthly Friends of the Lincoln Library book sale and jigsaw puzzle swap/sale on Saturday, Dec. 14 in Bemis Hall from 9 a.m.–noon will include home-made cookies and cider as well as cookbooks galore and many other adult and children’s books. FoLL also has a cart of recently discarded library books for sale at $2.00 apiece on a cart inside the library.

Christmas events at St. Anne’s

  • The high-school Teen Formation group at Anne’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church is planning an Advent service of anticipation at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15. Join us to sing and to ponder the relationship between Elizabeth and Mary as we prepare to welcome Mary’s child into the world. 
  • On Sunday, Dec. 22 at 5 p.m., St. Anne’s will offer Christmas Lessons and Carols. This a festive celebration is modeled on the famous and beloved Anglican service of Nine Lessons and Carols held in King’s College, Cambridge, using traditional language, the King James Bible, favorite congregational carols, and glorious anthems sung by the choir. 
  • On Christmas Eve (Tuesday, Dec. 24), there will be worship services at 3 p.m. (Family Holy Eucharist) and and 5:30 and 10 p.m. (Holy Eucharist with choir). On Sunday, Dec. 29, there will be a service of Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. The normal worship schedule (Holy Eucharist at 8:a.m., Holy Eucharist with choir at 10 a.m.) returns on Sunday, Jan. 5.

Robert Frost series at library

The Lincoln Public Library  the Council on Aging present “Exploring the Poetry of Robert Frost” with Stephen Collins, a four-session interactive seminar on the poetry of Robert Frost, on Saturdays, January 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 2 p.m. All sessions will be held at the library except for January 18, which will be at Bemis Hall. Collins performs one-man shows and teaches courses on historical figures like Herman Melville, Walt Whitman, Frost, James MacNeill Whistler, and Shakespeare. No registration required; come to one session or the entire series.

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Memorial for L-S coach Ando on Dec. 14

Yoshitaka Ando

There will be a memorial service on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 9:45 a.m. at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School for longtime athletic trainer Yoshitaka Ando, who died on December 3. Hundreds of people are expected from all over the country, so please plan to arrive early and carpool if at all possible. More information from the family and comments from the community are available on this CaringBridge web page. His family has also established the Ando Family Fund where people can make online donations to support the education of his four children.

The L-S Music Department’s mattress fundraiser/chamber concert and Music Zoo and chamber concert that were scheduled for December 14 have been postponed until Sunday, Feb. 9. 

Holiday ornament workshop at deCordova

Create a clay ornament of your own design inspired by winter at deCordova on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. For ages 8+ (children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult). All levels welcome. Click here to sign up.

“Coping with the Holidays” workshop

Care Dimensions will offer “Coping with the Holidays,” a workshop that will explore ways to manage the stress of the holiday season, particularly if you are grieving the loss of someone close to you, on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. in Bemis Hall. The session will be led by a trained Care Dimensions grief counselor. The workshop is free but registration is required; call 855-774-5100 or email Grief@CareDimensions.org.

Holiday events at the First Parish

The First Parish in Lincoln is hosting the following holiday events in the parish house at 14 Bedford Rd.

  • Bell Choir Holiday Concert — Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. Come hear the magic sound of the bells as the Lincoln Ringers ring in the music of the season! Admission is free.
  • Hygge for Beginners — Thursday, Dec. 12 from 5:30–7 p.m. in the parish house. Join Margit Griffith and Meredith Jeremiah as they explore the cozy Danish tradition of celebrating coziness, comfort, warmth and family, as well as practicing mindfulness. Email sarah@orgto sign up.
  • Labyrinth of Light — Saturday, Dec. 21 from noon–8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 22 from noon–5 p.m. Walk a labyrinth made of Christmas lights and take a moment to ground yourself in the midst of a hectic season.
  • Live in Lincoln Center Concert — Monday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. Hear Handel’s “Messiah” performed by the artists of the Lincoln Baroque Players and Chorus. Ian Watson will conduct from the harpsichord. The “Live in Lincoln Center” concerts bring top professional musicians and singers to Lincoln. The instruments are authentic to the period in which the piece was written. Suggested donation is $40 per adult, any amount is appreciated. Doors open 6:30pm.

First Day celebration scheduled; volunteers sought

Lincoln’s annual First Day celebration will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 1 from 1–5 p.m. at Pierce House with food, drink, music and an activity for children. Organizers are looking for volunteers to help set up, clean up, and work during the open house. If you would like to help, please click here to sign up.

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Winter concerts at L-S

The L-S Choral Winter Concert on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium will feature the L-S Chorus and Choir as well as Achoired Taste and the Acafellas, the L-S Chamber Singers, and the new L-S Treble Choir, as well as performances by the Curtis Middle School and Lincoln School choral groups.

The high school’s Instrumental Winter Concert takes place on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. with performances by the orchestra, concert and symphonic bands. For details, visit L-S Friends of Music at www.lsfom.org.

Gift Local and Touch of Christmas Fair

Heather Ring and her daughter Serena with the wreaths delivered for sale at the First Parish in Lincoln’s Touch of Christmas fair on Saturday, Dec. 7.

The ninth annual Gift Local Artisan and Craft Show organized by the Old Town Hall Exchange will take place in Bemis Hall on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Gift Local is a holiday market hosting a variety of talented local artists, jewelers, ceramicists, woodworkers, and more.

The First Parish Church’s annual Touch of Christmas Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. features baked goods, crafts, gifts, and children’s activities.

Advent/Christmas events in St. Julia Parish

  • Parishioners of St. Joseph Church in Lincoln and St. Julia Church in Weston are asked to take a tag from one of the Christmas Giving Trees now up in both churches. Presents will be given to local families served by St. Vincent de Paul as well as children in the tri-parish collaborative in Dorchester. Presents must be back by Sunday, Dec. 8 to give volunteers a chance to sort and, if necessary, purchase gifts. 
  • The annual parish Christmas luncheon will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7 beginning at noon in the Hastings Room of the Embassy Suites Hotel (550 Winter St., Waltham). All parishioners and friends are invited. Tickets are $35; see the parish website to make reservations.
  • Tim Muldoon, a popular local author of Catholic parenting books, will be on hand during and after Café Julia on Sunday, Dec. 15 to talk about the challenges and joys of raising Catholic kids. All are invited to stay in the Parish Hall (St. Julia Parish Center Hall. 374 Boston Post Rd., Weston) for this presentation. On the same day and location at 3 p.m., the parish’s annual Christmas pops concert and singalong will take place.

L-S hosts mattress fundraiser and Music Zoo

Lincoln-Sudbury Friends of Music welcomes children ages 5–13 with their parents to visit the second annual Music Zoo on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 1–3 p.m. at the high school. Touch, try, hear, and learn about a variety of musical instruments with demonstrations from L-S student musicians and enjoy student vocal performances. If your child is interested in music, private lessons or joining a school band, orchestra or choral group, this is a chance for them to explore and experiment with instruments.

This program will be held in conjunction with the L-S Music Department’s annual mattress sale fundraiser and chamber concert in the L-S cafeteria on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Visitors can browse and try out name-brand mattresses including Therapedic, Simmons Beautyrest and others, saving up to 50% off retail on all styles and sizes while supporting the L-S music program. Local customers can order a mattress delivered to their home within two weeks, or arrangements can be made to pick up mattresses from the warehouse. Ask any L-S music student for a “buy one, get one free” pillow coupon (no mattress purchase necessary). Stop by at 1 p.m. for a free chamber concert in the L-S auditorium featuring a string quartet, violin ensemble, flute choir and Brass Boyz. For more information about any of the events, visit www.lsfom.org.

Get your Christmas tree from the Boy Scouts

Lincoln Boy Scout Troop 127 us now selling Christmas trees ranging from tabletop size up to 10 feet, along with fresh, decorated wreaths at the corner of Lincoln and Codman roads across from the police and Fire Department on weekends from 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and weeknights when the lights are on. Proceeds support the troop’s activities for the year, such as the recently installed Codman Farm trellis.  

Chuck Hall performs at next LOMA

Chuck Hall

Chuck Hall is the featured performer at the next LOMA (Lincoln Open-Mike Acoustic) night on Monday, Dec. 9 in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room. The event runs from 7–10 p.m., and Chuck will perform a half-hour set starting around 8:30. Chuck originally studied classical guitar but later began performing his own compositions while living in a cabin on Temple Mountain in New Hampshire. He has released several CDs including his most recent, “Down at the Old Canal.”

Admission is free and refreshments are provided. Performers can sign up at the event or email Rich Eilbert at loma3re@gmail.com for a slot. There is a sound system with mikes and instrumental pickups suitable for individuals or small groups.

Group hopes to build community/school connections through books

Some of the books on learning and education on display at the library.

The Lincoln School Committee has assembled a list of curated books on learning and education in hopes of sparking conversation within the community. The Lincoln Public Library has copies on display downstairs by the reference desk as well as upstairs next to the parenting section. These are books that educators and community members have read and referenced in conversation and that have influenced the district in some way. Lincoln schools have used some in professional learning, while others have been the focus for school and community book clubs, or titles whose ideas have impacted the schools’ strategic planning. Additional titles will be posted as new topics are undertaken.

Walkers step up to help food pantry

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) and the Food Pantry in Lincoln got a boost from several dozens people who participated in a fundraising walk on September 28. In addition to raising funds, the “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” walk aimed to increase awareness of the real need in our town. The food pantry served close to 150 people in August; approximately 75% of them are Lincoln residents, according to Ursula Nowak, president of SVdP, St. Joseph Conference. In addition to food, SVdP and the food pantry also provide emergency financial help for for rent, utilities, car repairs, medical bills and other urgent needs. If you or anyone you know is in need, please call St. Julia Parish of Weston and Lincoln at 781-899-2611. (Photo by Ursula Nowak; click to enlarge)

Readers may submit photos for consideration for Lincoln Through the Lens by emailing them to lincolnsquirrelnews@gmail.com. If your photo is published, you’ll receive credit in the Squirrel. Photos must be taken in Lincoln and include the date, location, and names of any people who are identifiable in the photo. Previously published photos can be viewed on the Lincoln Through the Lens page of the Lincoln Squirrel.

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Codman Harvest Fair is this Sunday

Children of all ages and their families are invited to Codman’s annual Harvest Fair on Sunday, October 6 from noon–4 p.m. There will be games and activities for children, a skillet and hay bale toss for adults, the annual Rooster Run, Codman’s own burgers and hot dogs on the grill, and the Reasons to Be Cheerful Chillwagon! Bracelets for children’s games are $20 for members, $25 for non-members — and every bracelet gets a free ice cream. Entry is free for all, with treats, lunch and more for sale, including tickets for the Pig Roast and Barn Dance Harvest Feast on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 5–9 p.m. — click here for tickets.

Blessing of the Animals at St. Anne’s

On Sunday, Oct. 6, St. Anne’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church will will honor St. Francis, patron saint of animals, with a Blessing of the Animals at the 10 o’clock service with Holy Eucharist and Choir. Animals on leashes or in carriers are welcome, as are photos and stuffed animals. Other services on that day are Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m. and a Contemplative Eucharist at 5 p.m.

What Park & Rec / COA activities do you want?

The Lincoln Council on Aging (COA) and the Parks and Recreation Department (PRD) invite residents of all ages to fill out a short survey on what programs and services you’d like now and in the future.

The short survey asks you a few simple questions about yourself and how you currently get information about COA and PRD programs and services, and your preferences for learning about what the two departments offer.  You may then choose activities in the areas of arts and humanities, community events, education/science/nature/technology, fitness, health/nutrition, legal/financial/benefits, music/dancing, social/supportive/recreational, social service programs, and trips.  The survey also asks about barriers to using COA and PRD programs and services and any additional comments you may have.

Fill out the survey online or pick up a paper survey at Parks and Recreation, Bemis Hall, Town Offices, or the library, then return them to either the COA or PRD. Please complete the survey by October 31. For more information, please call Carolyn Bottum of the COA at 781-259-8811 or Dan Pereira of the PRD at 781-259-0784.

L-S School Committee meet-and-greets

The Lincoln-Sudbury School Committee will hold public input events on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 9–10 a.m.: Listening coffee with LSSC members Carole Kasper and Kevin Matthews at the deCordova Cafe
  • Thursday, Oct. 10 from 8–9 a.m.: Parent coffee with Superintendent/Principal Bella Wong on in L-S Conference Room A
  • Thursday, Oct. 24 from 6:30–7:30 p.m.: Listening coffee with LSSC members Ellen Joachim & Candace Miller in the Goodnow Library conference room (21 Concord Rd., Sudbury)

Upcoming deCordova offerings

Nature, Sculpture, and Movement Meditation with Jamie Hunt
Sunday, Oct. 5  from 10 a.m.–noon
To attune to the summer landscape, Jamie will weave together nature-based meditation practices, movement meditation, and observation of art in the Sculpture Park. We will explore several meditations to open our sense of awareness and deepen our appreciation and experience of deCordova’s sculptures. For ages 12+. $24 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Click here for tickets.

Ceramic Workshop: Ornamental Form, Surface, and Texture in Garden Sculpture
Saturdays, Oct. 5 and 12 from 10:30 a.m.–noon 
Create a unique sculpture for your own garden inspired by deCordova. In this two-part workshop, build and decorate a small garden sculpture that will stand the test of time and weather. All levels welcome. No ceramic experience necessary. For ages 16+. $85 for members, $95 for nonmembers. Click here for tickets.

The Aesthetics of Nature: Cyanotype Workshop with Kyle Browne
Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 
Artist Kyle Browne invites you to take a closer look at the aesthetics of nature through a focused exploration of the “All the Marvelous Surfaces” exhibit, walking through the deCordova grounds, followed by creating a cyanotype from natural materials. Participants will reflect on the practice of aestheticizing nature as well as design and print with natural materials to create a personal artwork. Click here to sign up.

Ceramic Sculpture Workshop: Expressive Vessels, Forms and Environments
Wednesdays or Thursdays starting October 30 or 31 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. 
Create unique vessels and sculptures for your home or garden in this six-week course. Sessions will introduce new techniques, projects, and concepts inspired by museum exhibitions and installations in the Sculpture Park. No experience necessary; for ages 16+. Click here to sign up.

Harvard’s Lessig to give Bemis Free Lecture

The Bemis Free Lecture Series presents “They Don’t Represent Us: Reclaiming Our Democracy,” a talk by and conversation with Lawrence Lessig, the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard University, on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. In his talk, he will make the case that our government “does not represent us” and that reform is both essential and possible. Lessig ran for president in 2016 and has advocated for campaign finance and electoral reform with a Second Constitutional Convention.

Volunteers, donations needed for diaper drive

The Metro-Boston Diaper Drive organized by Lincoln mothers Kim Jalet and Kerstin Sinkevicius, will run October 5–20 and needs volunteers to manage collection boxes at collection sites in Lincoln and surrounding towns. The diapers will go to recipients of WIC (Women, Infants and Children) aid, which does not cover the cost of diapers.

All diapers will be donated to the Somerville WIC office, which serves Lincoln as well as Somerville, Cambridge, Arlington, Watertown, Belmont, Bedford, and Lexington. Donors can also visit the Diaper Drive website for links to their Amazon and Target registries for sending donations directly to the WIC office. Volunteers will:

  • Obtain a box big enough for diaper donations, wrap or make it look presentable in some other way, affix a flyer, and bring it to one of the local collection sites by Friday, Oct. 4:
    • Lincoln: Lincoln Public Library, Smith School,  Lincoln Country Day School, Lincoln Preschool
    • Bedford: Bedford Free Public Library
    • Lexington: Lexington Children’s Place, The Waldorf School of Lexington (pending approval for box), Lexington Bright Horizons
  • Leave your name and number with someone at the collection site so they can contact you to empty the box if it fills during the drive (but this is rare).
  • After the drive ends, pick up the diapers and deliver them either to the Lincoln home of one of the organizers, or directly to the WIC office in Somerville. 

Anyone interested in managing a collection box or approaching area stores for in-kind diaper donations should email Jalet at jaletkl@gmail.com.

Lincoln Nursery School schedules open house

Thinking about preschool for next year? Lincoln Nursery School (LNS) is hosting its annual Open House on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9–11 a.m. where families can visit the classroom studios and talk with teachers and current parents. Children are welcome. LNS is a parent cooperative established in 1944 and inspired by the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, and is located at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum.

Learn about ranked-choice voting at house party

There will be a house party on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 3–5 p.m. to learn about ranked-choice voting (RCV) and have some fun testing it out. RCV allows voters to rank candidates on a ballot in order of preference. The system is already in place in Maine and in Cambridge (for city elections), and Voter Choice MA is gathering signatures to put it on the statewide ballot. Please RSVP to Selectman Jennifer Glass at jlrglass@mac.com.

Allendorf to perform at next LOMA night

Ric Allendorf

Ric Allendorf is the featured performer at the next LOMA (Lincoln Open-Mike Acoustic) night on Monday, Oct. 21 in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room. The event runs from 7–10 p.m., and he’ill perform a half-hour set starting around 8:30. A meticulous finger-style guitarist and captivating vocalist, Ric is a frequent performer at Club Passim and other venues, and last year he released his debut album, “Take It All In.”

Admission is free and refreshments are provided. Performers can sign up at the event or email Rich Eilbert at loma3re@gmail.com for a slot. There is a sound system with mikes and instrumental pickups suitable for individuals or small groups.

Domestic violence survivors to share stories

To commemorate National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable will gather to honor the stories and reflections of survivors who have experienced domestic violence in their intimate relationships on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 3–4:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Sudbury Police Department (75 Hudson Rd., Sudbury). There will be a panel presentation by survivors from area communities and the advocates from The Second Step who support them.

Benefit at deCordova for breast cancer awareness

Join Emerson Hospital at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum for “An Evening of Inspiration” to support breast cancer awareness on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 5:30–9 p.m. The event will feature Ann Jillian, a three-time Emmy-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress and breast cancer survivor raised in Cambridge. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drink tickets and a complimentary gift. Tickets are $25 with all proceeds supporting patients who are undergoing treatment for breast cancer. To learn more or purchase tickets, visit emersonhospital.org/inspiration or call Julie at 978-287-3221.