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LLCT screens “Earthflight”

The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust presents “Earthflight” followed by a talk by retired marine biologist and veterinarian Vincent Durso on Monday, Jan. 22 from 7:30–9 p.m. in the LLCT office in Lincoln Station above the post office. Using trained HD camera-carrying birds, drones, paragliders, and remote-control microflight planes, see amazing viewpoints that have never been seen before  In episode one of a six-part series, fly across North America with migrating snow geese, pelicans, and bald eagles over the Great Plains, the Grand Canyon, Alaska, New York City and the Golden Gate Bridge as they encounter bears, dolphins, bison, and spawning fish. Following the film, Dr. Durso will discuss specific migrating bird habitats in Lincoln, including water, field and forest, and how the migrant species differ in these varied locations.

“Question box” service at First Parish

The First Parish in Lincoln (FPL) will host a “question box” service on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. in the church at 4 Bedford Rd. In this service, the parishioners submit anonymous, spiritually themed questions for Rev. Manish Mishra-Marzetti, FPL’s senior minister, to answer. Refreshments and hospitality will follow the service.

“Psychedelic Cinema” at deCordova

On Friday, Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m., the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum presents “Psychedelic Cinema,” a groovy night of film, music, and art making where attendees can sip on cocktails and dance to retro hits from a live DJ while they watch vibrant images from Psychedelic Cinema float across the screen. Take a break to see mesmerizing art on view in the current exhibitions or make some of their own. Psychedelic Cinema is a collection of vibrant, hallucinatory films from the late 1960s created by experimental filmmaker Ken Brown. Originally projected behind performers like Jimi Hendrix and the Velvet Underground, it offers a visual tapestry of multi-layered imagery to enhance the auditory experience. Tickets are $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers, and $5 for children 12 and under. Each ticket includes film, music, art-making activities, exhibitions, one complimentary drink, and snacks. Additional cocktails will be available for purchase.

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Concert to benefit town conservation activities

The Bob Davoli Band

A concert on Saturday, Jan. 6 from 5:30–8 p.m. at Bemis Hall featuring the Bob Davoli Band will raise funds for the conservation, stewardship and educational activities of the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust (LLCT). The event is being hosted by Bob Davoli and Eileen McDonagh of Lincoln, who are covering all expenses and matching all proceeds. Bob and Eileen are also matching all membership contributions and general donations given to the LLCT in December and January.

Eileen McDonagh and Bob Davoli

The evening concert will include an open bar, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and live music with the band: Bob Davoli on guitar and vocals, Kevin Barry on lead guitar, Dave Clark on bass, Gabriela Martina on vocals, Maureen McMullan on vocals, and Billy Novick on clarinet. There will be information about the work of the LLCT on display, as well as a conservation quiz and a mystery box raffle.

Advance tickets are $25 for LLCT members and $35 for nonmembers and can be purchased at lincolnconservation.org. Tickets purchased at the door go up by $10.

Christmas tree pickup offered by Lincoln Fire Association

Looking for an easy, beneficial way to have your Christmas tree removed? For a $20 donation, the Lincoln Fire Association will dispose of your bare (as in no ornaments; no need to pick the needles off), curbside Christmas tree. Pickup will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6. To schedule, call 781-259-2675.

“Dangerous Pools” movies this month

The Lincoln Library Film Society’s January theme is “Dangerous Pools” and will include the following movies, all on Mondays at 3 p.m. in the Tarbell Room.

  • January 8 –Sexy Beast (2000), directed by Jonathan Glazer, starring Ray Winestone and Ben Kinglsey. Rated R.  Brutal gangster Don Logan recruits “retired” safecracker Gal for one last job, but it goes badly for both of them.
  • January 22 – Swimming Pool (2003), directed by Francois Ozon, starring Charlotte Rampling and Charles Dance. Rated R. A British mystery author visits her publisher’s home in the south of France, where her interaction with his unusual daughter sets off some touchy dynamics.
  • January 29 – La Piscine (1969), directed by Jacques Deray. Lovers Marianne and Jean-Paul spend their vacation in a villa on the French Riviera near St. Tropez. Marianne invites her former lover Harry and his teenage daughter to stay. Tension rises between them, especially when Jean-Paul seduces Penelope.

Georgia O’Keeffe lecture and museum trip

Georgia O’Keeffe

Georgia O’Keeffe has been described as one of the most important figures in American Art of the 20th century. Dr. Nancy Scott, author of Critical Lives: Georgia O’Keeffe, will discuss O’Keeffe’s influence on art and her unique style on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Library. Scott, a professor of fine arts at Brandeis University, will also offer her perspective on the upcoming “Georgia O’Keeffe: Art, Image, Style” exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum, the focus of a library field trip on Saturday, Feb. 10. Copies of Dr. Scott’s book will be available for purchase and signing. The lecture and book-signing are free and open to all. The field trip is limited to 25 people. The cost will be $20 for a private tour of the exhibit. We will be leaving the library at 10 a.m. and returning by 5 p.m. For information on registering for the trip, please email Lisa Rothenberg at lrothenberg@minlib.net  or call 781-259-8465 ext. 202. Both programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.

Open house service at First Parish

The First Parish in Lincoln will hold an open house service on Sunday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. at the church (4 Bedford Rd.). Newcomers are encouraged and welcome to attend. Refreshments and hospitality will be provided following the service, and there will be an opportunity to learn about the First Parish and the religious education program.

Free memory test available 

Everyone misplaces their car keys or forgets an appointment or a name from time to time. Most people even have times when they have trouble thinking something through clearly. But these occurrences can be worrisome if they make you wonder whether you are suffering from memory loss. The Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) is a short test that can help you determine if you should see your doctor about your cognitive concerns. If you’d like to have a test at the Council on Aging, please call Abby at 781-259-8811. She can give you the exam and advise you if follow-up is needed.

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Estate sale of dolls to benefit MCC

The Lincoln METCO Coordinating Committee will have a doll-focused estate sale on Sunday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m.–9 p.m. at 18 Cerulean Way in Lincoln. On offer will be American Girl and Pleasant Company doll baskets, vintage porcelain Franklin Mint dolls, and antique and vintage dolls from all over the world. If you don’t have a special someone buy for, you can purchase a doll to donate to the Home for Little Wanderers in Boston. Your purchase will support two non-profit organizations. There will be tea, wine, chocolate, cheese, and music. Cash, checks, debit and credit cards will be accepted.

Gift basket fundraiser for scholarship

On Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 8 a.m.–3 p.m., the Lincoln-Sudbury Teachers Association will hold a silent auction and raffle to raise money for the 2018 the Paul J. Vernon Memorial Scholarship Award given to a graduating senior. Up for auction will be gift baskets from Starbucks Basket, Candy Apple Shop Basket, Movie Basket, Mindfulness Basket, Bath and Body Works, Book Basket, and Duck Soup; gift cards from Target, Sudbury Pizza, Sudbury Coffee Works, CJ’s Pizza, Selections Boutique, Pure Barre; baked goods and more.

First Parish plans several holiday happenings

Karin Levy and Nancy Fleming, co-chairs of First Parish in Lincoln’s Touch of Christmas Fair, display the wealth of greenery to be made into wreaths and centerpieces for the fair on Saturday, December 9th from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. in the Parish House Auditorium at 14 Bedford Rd.

  • The annual Touch of Christmas Fair will be on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.in the Parish House (14 Bedford Rd.). Click here for details.
  • Students in the religious education program at the First Parish in Lincoln (FPL) will perform a Christmas pageant on Sunday, Dec. 17. Come enjoy this annual portrayal of the traditional Christmas at 11:30 a.m. in Bemis Hall. There is no snow date. Goodies donated by the families of FPL will be served after the pageant.
  • There will be a hand bell concert on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Parish House. This will be the eighth annual candlelight concert of Christmas carols and holiday favorites. Admission is free, and there will be a reception to follow.
  • The FPL’s Winter Solstice Service will take place on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Parish House. In the tradition of cultures ancient and modern, the First Parish’s service will include music and meditation, story and song as we welcome the return of the light during the winter season. Ministerial intern Terry Cummings will lead the service along with church deacons. The service will be followed by refreshments and conversation in the new Stearns Room at 4 Bedford Rd.
  • As part of its “Live in Lincoln Center” series, the First Parish will present Handel’s Messiah on Saturday, Dec. 23 at 3 p.m. in the Parish House. The traditional holiday musical production will be performed by Ian Watson (conductor/harpsichord), Guy Fishman, Aisslinn Nosky and more, plus the Lincoln Baroque Players and Chorus. Suggested donation is $40 but any amount is appreciated. Seating is limited and is first-come, first seated; doors will open at 2:30 p.m.

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Lincoln Cultural Council looking for new members

Do you love the arts, the environment, or local history? Do you want to see more innovative performances, events, and happenings right here in our community? The Lincoln Cultural Council is looking for new members! Be part of our small but vibrant team that allocates funding for local cultural initiatives provided by Lincoln’s portion of the Massachusetts Cultural Council grant program. The time commitment is minimal and limited to 2–3 evening meetings per year. Email lincolnculturalcouncil@gmail.com for more information.

Gift Local artisan and craft show

Lincioln’s annual Gift Local artisan and craft show will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 3 from noon–4 p.m. at Bemis Hall. On hand will be a variety of talented vendors this year, ranging from jewelry makers, knitters, photographers, painters, soap makers, and more. Dolls will also be sold to benefit the Lincoln METCO Coordinating Committee. Anyone with a vintage doll or doll accessories to donate may call Joanne Schmergel at 617-645-9059.

Touch of Christmas fair

The First Parish in Lincoln will hold its annual Touch of Christmas fair on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m–1 p.m. in the Parish House (14 Bedford Rd.). There will be hands-on activities for children including Christmas cookie decorating, a fishing tree, ornament decorating, and a special children’s shopping room complete with holiday wrapping help. Santa will arrival at 11 a.m., and children can have photos taken on Santa’s lap. There will also be a baked-goods table overflowing with homemade treats for the holidays, a handmade craft table, second-hand antiques, housewares, jewelry, homemade holiday wreaths and centerpieces, and more. Admission is free.

Klyma performs at next LOMA

Greg Klyma is the featured performer at the next LOMA (Lincoln Open-Mike Acoustic) night on Monday, Dec. 11 in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room. The event runs from 7-10 p.m., and Klyma will perform a half-hour set starting around 8:30. Despite his GenX provenance, Greg is an old-school troubadour in the mold of Woody and Ramblin’ Jack. His latest album is Never Knew Caroline. Click here to see him performing Livin’ the Life off a previous CD.

LOMA is a monthly event. 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.

A capella night hosted by LEAP

LEAP (the Lincoln Extended-day Activities Program) is hosting its fourth annual A Capella Night, a fundraising event that supports tuition assistance and enrichment programs, on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 7–9 p.m. On hand again will be VoiceLab and for the first time, Fermata Town, a semiprofessional Boston-based a capella group. There will also be hors d’oeuvres, desserts, a cash bar, raffle items, and a silent auction. Email leap0165@gmail.com for more information.

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First Parish unveils renovations at open house

Curious about what’s been happening with the church restoration in Lincoln Center? The First Parish in Lincoln welcomes the entire community on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. to visit the restored sanctuary and renovated Stearns Room at 4 Bedford Road. Drop in for refreshments, conversation and information. Construction began in September 2016 after much debate.

Art opening and gallery walk at L-S

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School will host an art opening and gallery walk on Monday, Nov. 20 from 6–7 p.m., followed by a presentation at 7 p.m. The gallery walk will include a guided tour of the many pieces hanging throughout the school building, including an introduction of Dana Chandler’s collage art and Hakim Raquib’s digital photo collage. The Math Mobile will be hanging in the Math Department light well, and the Community Mural was supported by artist Alex Cook, whose “You Are Loved” project strives to bring messages of affirmation and support to school buildings and other public spaces throughout the country.

Music will be provided by L-S students. The event is made possible by the Ogden Trust, SERF, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Lincoln Cultural Council, the Sudbury Cultural Council, and the L-S Parents Organization.

Contra dance on Thanksgiving night

Dance off some of that turkey and stuffing at Lincoln’s annual Thanksgiving Night Contra Dance on Thursday, Nov. 23 from 7–10 p.m. in the Smith gym featuring caller Chris Ricciotti, and musicians Amy and Jonathan Larkin (former Lincoln residents, returning for a comeback performance this year). Tickets are $6 for adults and students, $4 for children 10 years and under All ages and abilities are welcome.

Drumlin Farm hosts art and nature event

On the day after Thanksgiving, join Massachusetts artists at the Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary for the annual “Giving Thanks for Nature and Our Senses,” a family outdoor art experience on Friday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Engage your senses on a nature walk with interactive artist demonstrations, enjoy art installations throughout the farmyard, and make your own nature-inspired crafts. Highlights include:

  • Music with the Grey Whisker Pickers
  • Wildlife sketching
  • Natural sculpture by William Turville
  • Nature crafts workshop with Musketaquid artists
  • Installations and gallery artwork by local sculptors, painters, and photographers
  • Storytelling with Ron McAdow

Cohosted by Mass Audubon and Musketaquid Arts & Environment. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for seniors and children age 2–13, and free for Mass Audubon members and Lincoln residents.

Now there’s coloring for adults, too

The Lincoln Public Library is starting a coloring club for adults starting on Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 11 a.m.–noon in the Tarbell Room. Come spend some peaceful time coloring your concerns away. No experience required; all materials will be provided by the library. For ages 16 and up. For more information, please contact Robin Rapoport at rrapoport@minlib.net.

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Horse show this weekend

Lincoln’s annual horse show takes place on Saturday, Sept. 23 starting at 8 a.m. in the riding ring in Browning Field at the intersection of Weston and Conant Roads. At this small, family-friendly event, visitors will meet lots of ponies and horses and their riders, along with others who are involved with horses in Lincoln. The show highlights Lincoln’s rural and pastoral roots, and features show classes from lead line and costume through short stirrup and hunter. Proceeds from the horse show are used to keep up the riding ring. The event is free and there is lots of parking.

Climate Justice Film Series showing on Sept. 26

The film Chasing Coral will be shown on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Lincoln, kicking off the church’s new season in its ongoing Climate Justice Film Series. The film by the creators of Chasing Ice explores the impact of rising ocean temperatures and acidification on the health of coral reefs around the world. It explores the science behind what’s causing these changes and the implications for the ocean environment and the people who depend on it for food.

A light vegetarian supper will be served at 6:30, followed by the film at 7:00. All are welcome at this free event.

Four workshops on exploring the woods

Farrington NatureLinc is offering a series of workshops called “Into Our Woods: An Adult Forest School Series of Workshops” starting with “What Wild Edibles are Out There?” on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m.–noon. Others in the series:

  • October 28—”Mushrooms in Our Woods,” 1–4 p.m.
  • November 4—”Primitive Fire Making and Cordage,” 9 a.m.–noon
  • December 3—”Introduction to Animal Tracking and Bird Signs,” 1–4 p.m.

The program is open to those 16 and up; the cost is $35 per workshop or $125 for the full series. Click here for more information on each workshop and to register.

Girls’ field hockey clinics

Field hockey clinics for girls in grades K-8 will be offered by members of the Lincoln-Sudbury  varsity field hockey team starting on Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 5-6 p.m. and running through October (times will depend on the team’s game schedule). Each session is $10. Sticks are available to borrow, but girls should bring a mouth guard, shin guards, and goggles. Email Email vicky_caburian@lsrhs.net to sign up.

Blessing of the Animals at St. Anne’s

On Sunday, Oct. 1, St. Anne’s Episcopal Church will honor St. Francis, patron saint of animals, with a Blessing of the Animals at both morning services at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Animals on leashes or in carriers are welcome; photos and stuffed animals are welcome, too. That day’s Still Your Soul service at 5 p.m. in the Side Chapel will be a service of Holy Eucharist for Healing and Wholeness, with laying on of hands and music from the Concordia Consort.

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Selectmen’s Sept. 25 meeting at deCordova

The Board of Selectmen will hold its regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 25 in the new café at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum.  The meeting begins at 7 p.m., and as always, it’s open to the public and will be taped for later broadcast. Items on the agenda will include:

  • An update from the deCordova
  • Roadways & Traffic Committee (RTC) recommendation on Old Winter Street
  • South Lincoln Planning & Implementation Committee (SLPIC) recommendations
  • A status update from the newly formed Housing Options Working Group (HOW)

At future meetings this fall, selectmen expect to:

  • Receive regular updates from the Community Center Planning & Preliminary Design Committee (PPDC) and the School Building Committee (SBC)
  • Form a group to understand the implication of the recreational marijuana law and study the town’s choices for implementation
  • Plan for the November 4 State of the Town Meeting, which will include reports form the PPDC and  SBC as well as previews of Town Meeting by-law proposals and citizens’ petitions

The board will also be scheduling twice-monthly listening sessions at different locations around Lincoln. These will be opportunities for residents to meet with a selectman to ask questions and share ideas. Dates and locations TBA.

Submit nature photos for LLCT calendar

The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust is looking for high-resolution nature photos from the trails and fields of Lincoln for consideration for use in its annual Open Spaces of Lincoln Calendar and note card series. Funds raised from the sale of the calendar help fund educational and conservation efforts of LLCT and the Rural Land Foundation. Photos may be submitted through Monday, Sept. 18. Email submissions to llct@lincolnconservation.org, or mail a CD or flash drive to Lincoln Land Conservation Trust (Attn: Calendar Photos), P.O. Box 10, Lincoln MA 01773 (mailed submissions will not be returned unless by special request.)

For a complete list of directions on style, format, usage and notification procedures, see the LLCT project guidelines. Photographers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate!.

Tret Fure at First Parish

Tret Fure

Acclaimed folk singer-songwriter Tret Fure will perform on Sunday, Sept. 24 at the First Parish in Lincoln during the 10 a.m. worship in the Parish House (14 Bedford Road). The service is open to the public and refreshments will be provided. Fure has 15 albums to her credit and has won the South Florida Folk Festival Singer/Songwriter competition in two out of three categories, as well as the prestigious Jane Schliessman award for outstanding contributions to women’s music.

Codman Harvest Weekend coming up

Codman Community Farms’ annual Harvest Weekend kicks off on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. in the Codman barn with a farm feast catered by Blue Ribbon Barbecue with beer, wine and lemonade followed by a barn dance for all ages. Tickets ($40 for adults, $15 for children (12 and under) must be purchased in advance at the farm or online at www.codmanfarm.org. The CCF Harvest Fair takes place on Sunday, Sept. 24 from 1–4 p.m. with games for children and families, hay rides, a petting zoo and a rooster run. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children (free for CCF members). For more information, call 781-259-0456 or email info@codmanfarm.org.

Apply to show your art in the library

Applications for 2018 shows in the Lincoln Public Library’s main art gallery are now available and will be accepted until September 30. Copies of the application and art exhibitor agreement form can be found here. Copies are also available at the Reference Desk.

Adult ed classes at L-S

Lincoln-Sudbury Adult Education’s fall program is underway, with new classes including Social Media Marketing, Make an iPhone App, Learn to Draw, Container Gardening, Men’s Pick-up Basketball, Zumba and Yoga. Click here to see the brochure and registration information.

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Explore Lincoln’s pollinator meadow on Sunday

Meet the creatures that populate Lincoln’s People for People for Pollinators and learn how to observe them scientifically at a two-part event on Sunday, Sept. 10 from 1–2 p.m. at the meadow next to the Smith School parking lot off Ballfield Road. Begin by walking the meadow with Tom Gumbart, conservation director for the Lincoln Conservation Department, to observe the bees, butterflies, dragonflies, and other pollinating wildlife that visit the meadow in September.

In the second half, learn how to record your observations at iNaturalist on your mobile device for scientific study. Before the walk, download the app onto your smartphone or tablet by going to inaturalist.org and scroll down until you see the section about installation on mobile devices. The project name is “People for Pollinators.”

Wear sturdy shoes, dress for weather conditions, and protect yourself from sun, ticks, and mosquitoes. If you are allergic to bees or other insects, please be aware that while most of the pollinating insects and wildlife are gentle, we cannot guarantee stings or bites won’t occur. Free; all are welcome. The event will be cancelled if it’s raining.

The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and the Conservation Commission are collaborating partners of the People for Pollinators project.

Youth soccer begins next weekend

The Lincoln Youth Soccer In-Town Soccer Program starts on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Smith Field, with pre-K and kindergarteners beginning at 8 a.m. and kids in grades 1–2 at 9 a.m. Practices are approximately 55 minutes. Parent volunteers are responsible for coaching the teams with the help of two instructors from the Revolution Academy soccer program, who will assist with practice plans and coaching guidance. Any parents, even those without soccer experience, who are interested in volunteering should contact coordinator Deepak Dibya at 515-203-5986 or dibyadeepak@gmail.com.

First Parish church school beginning

The First Parish in Lincoln has opened registration for its church school, which begins Sunday, Sept. 17. The school is free, but parents must complete this online registration form. School takes place each Sunday at 10 a.m. in the Parish House at 14 Bedford Road, except during school vacations. Children in grades K–3 enjoy “Spirit Play,” grades 4–5 follow the “SHINE: Living in God’s Light” curriculum, and grades 6–7 study “Neighboring Faiths.”

Our Whole Lives (OWL) for eighth-graders is a comprehensive sexuality education program taught by trained facilitators. It’s open to all eighth-graders, including those whose families do not attend First Parish. Parents of OWL students are required to attend an Orientation on Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 7–9 p.m. OWL will meet approximately twice a month on Sundays from 7–8:30 p.m. beginning October 15.

Date change for quilters’ auction closing

The closing reception for the quilters’ exhibit and auction has been changed from September 30 to Thursday, Sept. 28 from 5–8 p.m. in the Lincoln Public Library.

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“Mrs. Ship” by Catherine McCarthy, one of the works in the Clark Gallery’s “Paperwork” exhibit.

Artists’ reception

The Clark Gallery will host an artists’ reception with 17 artists to mark the opening of its Paperwork exhibit on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 4–6 p.m.

Used book sale

The Friends of the Lincoln Library resume their monthly used book sale on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9 a.m.–noon in Bemis Hall. Support the Lincoln Library by picking up gently used books, DVDs and CDs. Leave donated materials in the box in the Bemis Hall foyer.

Quilters exhibit their work

The Lincoln Quilters will display the results of several years of creative shared-quilt construction at the Lincoln Public Library art gallery starting on Friday, Sept. 8 and running through Saturday, Sept. 30. All quilts will be auctioned to benefit the charity of choice of the successful bidder. Bids will be closed out at the closing reception on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 3–5 p.m. at the library. Members of the Lincoln Quilters are Anne Crosby, Nancy Constable, Tricia Deck, Linda MacNeil, Margaret Olson, Lucy Sachs, Kate Sacknoff, Jane Solar, and Dilla Tingley.

Forum on Lincoln as a sanctuary

The Lincoln Sanctuary Town Committee is holding a forum titled “Lincoln Explores Sanctuary” on Sunday, Sept. 24 from 4–6 p.m. in Bemis Hall. The forum will be moderated by Steven Perlmutter and will include panelists Akuot Leek, a former Sudanese refugee and Lincoln resident; Andrea Hewitt and Sharon Carlson of Dignity in Asylum; Vince Amoroso, Boxborough city councilman; and state Senator James Eldridge of the Middlesex and Worcester District.

Sunday School registration, evening meditation at St. Anne’s

St. Anne’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church will hold its annual Sunday School open house and registration on Sunday, Sept. 17 at 9 a.m. There will be snacks and activities for kids. At the 10 a.m. service, there will be a special blessing for the new school year—bring your backpack to have it blessed.

St. Anne’s is also hosting an evening mediation series this fall, “Let Go and Know.” The group will meet Mondays from 7–8 p.m. beginning September 18. Cushions and chairs will be available for sitting, or feel free to bring your own favorite. To learn more, contact Nanri Tenney Nanri at nanritenney@gmail.com.

Bemis Lecture clarification

The Bemis Free lecture on “Philanthropy Shaping Lincoln: The Ogden Codman Trust” on September 27 will run from 7–9 p.m., not ending at 8:30 p.m. as previously listed in News Acorns and the calendar.

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Fill out survey for clean heating and cooling

The Lincoln Green Energy Committee is partnering with Concord and Carlisle to apply for HeatSmart Mass, a program sponsored by the Mass Clean Energy Center that will allow Lincolnites to install qualified clean heating and cooling systems at reduced prices. For Lincoln to qualify for the MassCEC’s application process, the committee needs your help. Whether you’re interested in air-source heat pumps, ground-source heat pumps, central biomass heating, or solar hot water, or aren’t sure what these solutions are all about, please fill out this Google survey by Saturday, Aug. 12 to help members design the program to meet Lincoln’s needs. Anyone with questions may contact Belinda Gingrich at belinda.gingrich@gmail.com.

St. Anne’s closed for nine days

Due to parking lot work, St. Anne’s in-the-Fields Church will be closed after church on Sunday, Aug. 13 and remain closed through Tuesday, Aug. 22. All regularly mid-week meetings will be cancelled, as well as the Sunday morning service of Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. on August 20. The 9 a.m. service resumes on Sunday, Aug. 27, and the last summer Sunday service will be Labor Day Weekend (Sunday, Sept. 3). On September 10, the church returns to the normal schedule of three Sunday services at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 5 p.m.

Jazz concert on Aug. 13

There will be a free live jazz concert on Sunday, Aug. 13 from 2–5 p.m. in Bemis Hall featuring the Steve Taddeo Quartet and Vocals: Jeff Barnhart, stride piano; Paul Midiri, trombone and vibes; Joe Midiri, soprano sax and reeds; Steve Taddeo, drums; and Caroline Griep, vocals.

Arts and crafts festival at Codman Estate

The 35th annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival at the Codman Estate will take place on Saturday, Sept. 9 (rain or shine) from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. There will be live music, over 100 juried artisans, museum tours and food vendors. Admission is $5 (free for Historic New England members and children under 12).

Sam Durant win’s deCordova’s Rappaport Prize

Sam Durant (photo by Sarah Waldorf/J. Paul Getty Museum)

The deCordova Scultpure Park and Museum has announced that Sam Durant is the 18th recipient of the prestigious Rappaport Prize, an annual award of $25,000 given to a contemporary artist with strong connections to New England. Durant works in a variety of media including painting, sculpture, drawing, and installations to address the varying relationships between culture and politics. He draws inspiration from American history and engages subjects as diverse as the civil rights movement, southern rock music, and modernism. His art makes connections between history and present ongoing sociocultural debates, often calling attention to forgotten events from the past.

“It is such a wonderful surprise and tremendous honor to be recognized in my home region with the Rappaport Prize,” Durant said. “I am a New Englander to the core—its remarkable history has profoundly shaped and inspired me. The deCordova Museum was a big part of my formation as an artist, and my teacher George Greenamyer’s work Mass Art Vehicle at deCordova was one of the first public sculptures I loved. My work often puts me in the cross hairs of contentious and difficult debates, as it has recently, so deCordova’s acknowledgement is particularly timely—a cool drink of water for a parched soul.”

The public is invited to attend the Rappaport Prize Lecture with Sam Durant on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the museum. Admission is free.