LINCOLN — In preparation for the upcoming Hill Country Holiday weekend, there will be a learn-how-to-build-your-own-jack-jumper workshop at the library on this Saturday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. to noon. Tools and some skis will be available, but if you can bring what you might have on hand, it will be helpful. Items and tools to bring are downhill skis, a small piece of 2×6-, 2×8- or 2×10-inch lumber and a drill.

It’s Africa: a slideshow presentation by Dale and Lucinda Cockrell will be held at the library on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 6:30 p.m. The Cockrells recently spent 35 days on a self-guided photo safari in South Africa’s Kruger National Park. During that time they saw and photographed lions, elephants, giraffes, crocodiles, gnus, mongoose, landscapes, snakes, more than 140 different bird species, bugs, butterflies, and much, much more. They’ll share a selected group of their photographs along with the fascinating backstories.

For optimal viewing, seating will be limited so please sign up at the library; call 802-453-2665 or email [email protected] if you would like to attend.

For the first evening of Hill Country Holiday, stop by Burnham Hall for a Tacos for Burnham dinner service on Friday, Jan. 31, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Choices of filling include chicken, ground beef, carnitas and veggies. There will also be all kinds of salsa. There is no suggested donation. Please give generously and pay what you can afford. All proceeds benefit Burnham Hall.

The Lincoln Cooperative Preschool’s annual spaghetti dinner will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Burnham Hall as part of the Hill Country Holiday festivities. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $6 for children and seniors. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and the return of the Best Meatball Contest. Come find out who has the best meatballs in Lincoln. Email [email protected] if you would like to participate.

Until next time…Take Care Of Yourself. Believe In The Good Things Coming Your Way. What We See Depends Mainly On What We Look For.