News, features and photos from Lincoln, Mass.
Two sessions on what to do when a family member dies The first days after a family member dies can be heart-breaking, but knowing what you need to do can help ease the stress. Residents of all ages are invited to come to Bemis Hall on Friday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. or the Town…
An updated “Romeo and Juliet” next week The Lincoln middle schoolers will perform “Romeo and Juliet—Together (and Alive!) at Last” on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m., and Thursday and Friday, Nov. 19-20 at 7 p.m. in the Brooks auditorium. The play tells the story of eighth-graders Pete Saltz and Anabell Stackpoole—in love but too shy to even…
PBS’s Paul Solman speaks on Nov. 22 The Bemis Lecture Series presents a conversation with Paul Solman, PBS NewsHour business and economics correspondent and author of the “Making Sense: Your Money and Your Life” blog, on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 4 p.m. in Brooks Auditorium. Free admission. For more information, email bemislectures@gmail.com. “Wonderful Town” musical…
Bike found outside Clark Gallery Is this bike yours? It was found unlocked outside the Clark Gallery in late October and sat outside for several days. If you think it’s yours, email Joshua Jade at mister_jade@hotmail.com or stop by the gallery in the Mall at Lincoln Station. State Rep. Linsky to speak at LDTC meeting…
Trunk or Treat is now on Friday “Trunk or Treaters” now have two more days to get your costumes and/or trunk decorations perfected. Park and Rec’s Trunk-or-Treat event will now be held on Friday, Oct. 30 from 5-6 p.m. in the Brooks Gym parking lot. If you are planning to be a “trunk,” please enter…
Submit leaf blower complaints online Although it is much better for our health, sanity, air, soil, plants, birds, insects and animals to mulch, compost or rake leaves, fall is the high season for blowing leaves and dust. The Lincoln Leaf Blower Study Group has created a short Lincoln Leaf Blower Complaint Form for submitting concerns. The form is also…
There will be a reading of The Nutcracker Ballet geared to young children, accompanied by costumed dancers from the Commonwealth Ballet Company acting out some of the parts, at the Lincoln Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to noon. All ages are invited. On Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. in the Tarbell Room, the library presents…
Corrections The calendar listing for the October 29 climate change talk described in the October 16 News Acorns gave an incorrect location. It will be held in Bemis Hall. In the photo of the National Merit Scholarship Commended Students on October 15, two names were omitted. Adam Thompson of Lincoln and Tiger Zhang of Sudbury are also…
All are invited to Scarecrow Classic Please join us for the third annual Scarecrow Classic 5K road and trail race on Sunday, Oct. 18. Even if you don’t run or walk, join the after-race celebration with live music, cider donuts, hot soup, a fire pit and awards ceremony. There will also be raffle prizes. Pre-register for the…
Joanne Lurgio appears at next LOMA event The next LOMA (Lincoln Open-Mike Acoustic) event will feature Joanne Lurgio at the Lincoln Public Library on Monday, Oct. 19 starting at 7 p.m. Lurgio, who will perform a half-hour set starting around 8:30 p.m., has four CDs to her credit, including this year’s Rise from the Storm. LOMA is…