The Lincoln Squirrel – News, features and photos from Lincoln, Mass.

Film: “Stranger than Paradise”
2025-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
The Lincoln Library Film Society presents “Stranger than Paradise” directed by Jim Jarmusch on Thursday, March 20 at 6:00pm in the Tarbell Room. Three slackers are on a self-discovery road trip to Florida. More information.

“Rock of Ages, Youth Edition”
2025-03-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Lincoln School auditorium
The Lincoln School will perform “Rock of Ages, Youth Edition” (a 60-minute version of the original musical) on Wednesday, March 19 at 3:00pm and Thursday through Saturday, March 20-22 at 7:00pm. It features a dedicated cast and crew of 75 middle school students, along with dozens of community volunteers. Tickets are $10 (or $5 for students, seniors, and LPS employees) and sold at the door — cash or check only.

CPC/CPA budget presentations
2025-03-18 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
On Tuesday, March 18 at 7:30pm, the Capital Planning Committee and Community Preservation Committee will preview their slate of FY26 Projects before they are formally presented at Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, March 29. This joint meeting will be held virtually, providing the public the opportunity to participate remotely. Click here for the Zoom link. See the lists of projects and details of the CPC requests.

Trivia night fundraiser for school trip
2025-03-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Tack Room, 145 Lincoln Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
The Lincoln School is restarting its traditional trip to Washington, D.C., for its graduating eighth-graders. To help offset $10,000 in costs, students and parents are organizing several community events starting with a trivia night at the Tack Room on Sunday, March 16 from 7:00-9:00pm. Come as a team of up to six or ready to join one. Trivia-goers also get a first look at items for the group’s online auction. Tickets ($45 each) are limited; purchase here. Questions? Contact Jason at jmclure@yahoo.com.

Film: “The Drive to Sing”
2025-03-14 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Anne’s Church, 147 Concord Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
The St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields choir will host a screening of “The Drive to Sing,” a film that explores how choirs thrived during the pandemic, on Friday, March 14 at 7:30pm. Popcorn provided; bring your own beverages.

Celtic program with bagpipes
2025-03-14 12:30 - 13:30 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
With bagpiper Nate Silva. Sponsored by Friends of the Council on Aging and the Friends of the Library.

Women in the American Revolution
2025-03-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
“Women in the American Revolution with Audrey Stuck-Girard,” part of the Lincoln250 Series, takes place on Thursday, March 13 from 7:00-8:00pm in the Tarbell Room. More information. Sponsored by the Friends of Lincoln Library.

"Protecting Our Canopy: The Critical Role of Tree Preservation"
2025-03-13 19:00 | Zoom
“Protecting Our Canopy: The Critical Role of Tree Preservation” (March 13 at 7:00pm, Zoom only).

Info session with aide to Rep. Katherine Clarke
2025-03-11 10:00 - 23:30 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
A Q&A and informational session with Jay Higgins, outreach manager for U.S. Rep. and Democratic Whip Katherine Clark. Sponsored by the Council on Aging & Human Services.

LOMA with Tom Hagerty
2025-03-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Tom Hagerty
Tom Hagerty will be the headliner at the next Lincoln Open Mic Acoustic (LOMA) on Monday, March 10 from 7–10 p.m. in Bemis Hall. See his spontaneous cover of Tom Petty’s “Learning to Fly” starting at 0:40 in this video, recorded live at Sally O’Brien in Somerville. LOMA is a monthly open mike night event with mikes and instrumental pickups suitable for individuals or small groups playing acoustic-style. Come and perform (contact loma3re@gmail.com to sign up) or just come listen to acoustic music and spoken word. Free admission.

Forum for safe rodent control
2025-03-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom, Learning Commons
Raptors, coyotes, and other predators balance Massachusetts’ ecosystems. But shocking numbers of these iconic creatures have been sickened and killed after eating poisoned rodents. Mass Audubon’s Rescue Raptors program supports groups in communities across Massachusetts to reduce the use of these poisons, and wildlife advocates in MetroWest have organized local campaign teams. Join Rescue MetroWest Wildlife for a gathering to learn how rodent poisons harm wildlife and their plans to reduce rodent poison use in Lincoln, Concord, Sudbury, Wayland, and Weston.
Click here for for more info and Zoom link. Sponsored by the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and the Concord, Lincoln, Sudbury, Wayland, and Weston Conservation and Natural Resources Departments.

Film: "The War Around Us"
2025-03-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
This riveting, introspective film focuses on Ayman Mohyeldin (now an MSNBC anchor) and Sherine Tadros, the only two international journalists in Gaza when Israel bombarded and invaded in 2008. A story of friendship under stress, conflict-journalism ethics, and the experience that Gazans lived through. View trailer. Sponsored by GRALTA.

Poetry reading with Linda Lamenza
2025-03-08 15:15 - 16:15 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Linda Lamenza, a local poet and teacher in Lincoln Public Schools, will read from her new book, Feast of the Seven Fishes.

Dark skies talk by Jane Slade
2025-03-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
The Lincoln Dark Skies Committee and the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust are co-sponsoring a lecture on Saturday, March 8 from 3-5pm at Bemis Hall on the importance of understanding the many ways in which light impacts our environment, human health, wildlife, and biodiversity. Jane Slade is a lighting educator and researcher and the host of the podcast “Starving for Darkness,” which advocates for sustainable lighting practices. The Town of Lincoln is preparing to update its bylaws and regulations, and this talk will explore considerations of light color, intensity, and direction, and will offer information on availability of proper lighting equipment and use of timers, dimmers and motion activation devices.

Lincoln250 series: Abigail Adams presented by Sheryl Faye
2025-03-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
All ages are invited to Sheryl Faye’s engaging portrayal of Abigail Adams, wife of second President John Adams and sister of Lincoln Minute Men Captain William Smith. All ages welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of Lincoln Library.

Craft supply swap
2025-03-08 12:30 - 15:30 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Do you have gently used or leftover craft supplies? Bring them to the library to swap for new-to-you supplies! Donations are not required to participate. Click here to learn what can and can’t be donated.

Needle felting bee
2025-03-07 15:30 - 17:00 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Make your own fuzzy bee using wool fibers and flowers for this friendly little pollinator to buzz around. For ages 13+. Registration required.

Sherpa stories
2025-03-07 12:30 - 13:30 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Lincoln resident and author Peter Von Mertens shares stories and photos of his time in the Peace Corps in Nepal from 1966-1968. Sponsored by the Council on Aging & Human Services.

Film: "The War Around Us"
2025-03-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States

"Literacy Liberates"
2025-03-06 18:30 - 20:00
Concord & Concord-Carlisle SEPAC, along with Lincoln SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council), presents “Literacy Liberates” on Thursday, March 6 at 6:30pm at Concord-Carlisle High School. Kareem Weaver, an advocate for literacy as a civil right, will be the keynote speaker. He will be joined by panelists Milly Arbaje-Thomas (CEO of METCO), Eavan Miles Mason (CEO of KidCenterED), and Katherine Tarca, Director of Humanities & Literacy for the Mass. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Doors open for meet and greet at 5:30pm. Child care will be provided. Registration required; click here for more information and to register.

Lincoln250 Revolutionary War Writing: Cursive Workshop for Kids
2025-03-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Write like it’s 1775! In this three-week workshop, children in grades 4-6 will learn the different formations for cursive lower- and uppercase letters, practice writing a variety of words (including their names!), and look at historical documents from the Revolutionary War era. Registration required.

Hearing on water rates
2025-03-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
The Lincoln Board of Water Commissioners will hold a hearing on water rates on Tuesday, March 4 at 7:00pm. The hearing is remote only; click here to join the meeting.

Seed packing party
2025-03-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Help the library prepare our upcoming seed library. No registration required.

Maple sugaring brunch
2025-03-02 09:30 - 11:30 | Codman Community Farms, 58 Codman Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Click here for more info and to purchase tickets.

Talent show
2025-03-01 19:00 - 21:00 | First Parish stone church, 14 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, United States
The First Parish in Lincoln will hold its second annual talent on Saturday, March 1 at 7:00pm in the stone church with diverse acts including a three-minute musical rendition of the Wizard of Oz, a yo-yo demonstration, the Cars’ “Moving in Stereo,” a band playing Jack Johnson’s “Monsoon,” jazz piano, a Nina Simone song, poetry, and classical flute, piano and clarinet pieces, and more. Free admission and BYOB and snacks. Doors open at 6:30pm.

Maple March: pizza in the pavilion
2025-03-01 16:30 - 18:30 | Codman Community Farms, 58 Codman Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States

Date Night Paint Night
2025-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Paint night in the museum for adults. Click here for details.

“Entangled Lives, Black and White”
2025-02-28 12:30 - 17:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
“Entangled Lives, Black and White” with Lincoln historian Don Hafner. See the February COA&HS newsletter for details.

"Reimagining Healthcare: A Community Forum"
2025-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Goodnow Library, Sudbury, 21 Concord Rd, Sudbury, MA, 02062, United States
Joining state Sen. Jamie Eldridge, Rep. Carmine Gentile, and others at “Reimagining Healthcare: A Community Forum” on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7:00pm at the Goodnow Library in Sudbury. The forum, hosted by the Sudbury, Lincoln, Maynard and Wayland Democratic Town Committees, will feature three experts on healthcare and an in-depth discussion and Q&A on universal healthcare and Medicare for all. Click here for details on panelists, and click here to RSVP.
Rep. Gentile’s office is also looking for summer interns, and he’s especially interested in candidates from towns in his district, which includes Sudbury, Lincoln, Concord, Wayland, and Marlborough. Click here to learn more. Anyone with questions about the internships or the Feb. 27 event may email Gentile’s aide Ravi Simon at ravisimon@gmail.com.

Photo exhibit opening reception
2025-02-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Concord Arts, 37 Lexington Road, Concord, MA, United States
Lincoln resident Linda Hammett Ory is exhibiting her photos in Concord Arts 2025 Members’ Juried Exhibition, along with painter Tracey J. Maroni. Linda’s love of nature is her strongest photographic inspiration, and many of the photos in her Hidden Treasure series are taken while exploring the landscape of Lincoln and Concord. The exhibition runs from February 27 to March 27, and the opening reception is on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 5:30pm. Click here for more information.
