LINCOLN — A Welcome Back Ice Cream Social will be held on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 5 to 6 p.m. at Lincoln Community School. All new and returning students and families are invited. Community members are also welcome to join LCS for a short ribbon cutting ceremony to show off the new multipurpose room floor.

FROM THE TOWN

The selectboard will hold a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m., at Burnham Hall. This meeting will give residents an opportunity to hear from state elected officials about the decision-making in Montpelier around education spending and to voice concerns about the rising cost of our property taxes.

Speakers will include Rep. Mari Cordes (D-Addison 4) and Rep. Caleb Elder (D-Addison 4). Sen. Christopher Bray (D-Addison) and Sen. Ruth Hardy (D-Addison) have been invited, but are not currently confirmed. If you have questions about this public meeting, email [email protected]. Thank you for your thoughtful participation/

Join in the fun on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. for a pickup game of volleyball at the Lincoln Sports field behind the firehouse. Talk it up among your friends, family, and co-workers. Let’s see if we can get this fun sport going.

The library is looking for your feedback for their fall programming. Are you interested in a language group? Maybe teatime at the library in French or another language? Would you like another toddler/baby storytime on Monday or Tuesday at 11 a.m. followed by snack/lunch? How about more sewing afternoons for adults or children that will feature small projects you can take home? Another idea could be an open community art project featuring people’s expressions. Contact Wendy at [email protected] or 802-453-2665 with your ideas.

FROM THE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

Announcing the reprise of a historic fundraising effort of 1907 in which the funds were raised and the original fence built. A group of hale and hearty Lincolnites have joined together with a determination to raise money to replace the beautiful but decrepit fence in front of the Maple Cemetery, the gateway to our beloved town. You’ll be hearing more details as we embark on this campaign.

SAVE THE DATE

Lincoln Sports will be hosting a Hill Country Hustle 4K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. The course will start and end at the Lincoln Sports field and does a loop through Willard’s Woods. Surfaces are a mix of grass, road, and trail. This is a zero waste and very relaxed event that will not include bibs or official timing but will include lots of fun with neighbors.

There will be prizes for winners and best dressed. Dust off that silly outfit of yours and you just might win a gift certificate. All kids under 16 who complete the race get a free Lincoln General Store creemee! There will also be healthy snacks at the finish line as well as a cooler to fill up water bottles.

This event will raise funds for needed repairs to the baseball field at Lincoln Sports. This field is used by Little League and open to the public. There is no registration fee but please donate what you can, we appreciate your help. To register, please sign up at lincolnsports.org/funrun.

Until next time … Always Believe Something Wonderful Is About To Happen. You Have The Power To Create Change. You Never Fail Until You Stop Trying.