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Holy Week at St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields Church Palm Sunday (March 28) 8 a.m. — In-person Holy Eucharist (click here to register) 10 a.m. — Live-streamed Holy Eucharist 5 p.m. — Outdoor firepit service (click here to register) Maundy Thursday, April 1 7:30 p.m. — Live-streamed Holy Eucharist Good Friday, April 2 12 p.m. — Live-streamed Service…
My Turn: “Big Night” for amphibians is nigh
By Michele Grzenda, Conservation Director Even though it’s still winter, warmer days and increased daylight is upon us. With that brings my favorite event: Big Night! Big Night is often used to describe the annual ritual of certain frogs and salamanders when they migrate from their upland overwintering habitat towards their spring breeding ground. During…
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Program offers film, panel, and group discussions on racism The Lincoln METCO Coordinating Committee and Sudbury Community for Racial and Social Justice is hosting a 90-minute feature documentary screening of “I’m Not Racist… Am I?” and other subsequent events. All those who live, work, attend school, or have a connection to Lincoln or Sudbury may watch…
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Winter Carnival features scavenger hunt, ice sculpture demonstration As part of Lincoln’s annual Winter Carnival, the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust/Rural Land Foundation (LLCT/RLF) invites the public to participate in two of its featured free events: From Saturday, Feb. 20 through Sunday, Feb. 28, the LLCT/RLF will host a Winter Animals Scavenger Hunt. Gear up and…
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Youth talent show coming up on Wednesday The Kids4Covid talent show will be live on Zoom on Wednesday, Dec. 23. Entrance starts at 5 p.m., and the show begins at 5:15. Everyone is welcome; donations from adults who watch are requested, but organizers understand that the pandemic has affected everyone differently. All donations will go…
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Fall farm fun for church group Confronting the climate change crisis “24 Hours of Reality” with former Lincoln residents Ariel Hoover & Bob Moore, an international event organized by the Climate Reality Project, takes place via Zoom on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. via Zoom. For 24 straight hours, activists from around the world…
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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: Vote by mail…
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Events from the Lincoln Public Library Harper Kincaid will speak on her newest mystery, To Kill A Mocking Girl, via Zoom on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. The library invited her after one of its book groups enjoyed the book last month. The book is available online either as an e-book or a digital audio book through an…
Mass Audubon offers virtual summer camps
With many outdoor camp experiences for children shuttered or limited due to the pandemic, Mass Audubon is offering virtual camps for K-2 and 3-5 age groups beginning Monday, July 20 and running through late August. Campers will get to know one another and make friends through live virtual meetings. The one-week classes will include discussion…