December 12, 6:30pm in the M.A. Gym
Christmas Showcase Concert
This will feature groups from M.A. MJHS, Mt. Jefferson Jr. High, and the First Congregational Church
Free and open to the public
There will be a raffle, Toys for Tots box and food drive.

December 15, 1pm in the M.A. Cafeteria
Christmas Movie Matinee
The RSU 67 Music Boosters will show "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," and "Arthur Christmas"
Free, but donations are gladly accepted, and concessions will be open.

The dancers of Northern Lights in Lincoln will be performing at their annual winter showcase, Monday December 17th at Mattanawcook Academy. Students, ages 3 thru high school, will be performing in the show. The DAZZLERS of NLDA recently performed in the Fall Fashion Show with Avanti Bridal, a fundraiser for the Penobscot Valley Hospital, and did a marvelous job contributing to such a wonderful cause. The students and directors of Northern Lights received countless compliments and "thanks" from community members. The students have been working hard since classes began in mid-September and are excited to perform in the show on the 17th. There will be a spaghetti dinner, silent auction and lots of raffles taking place prior to the show. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Tickets to the show are $10 and include dinner beforehand. Please join us for a fun evening out! There will be delicious food, lots of items to be auctioned or raffled off, and a great deal of talent! All of the proceeds will benefit the students traveling to North Conway, NH this Spring for the annual Olympic Miss/Step Up 2 Dance Tour Competition.

Each year, the directors of NLDA travel with a handful of students, out-of-state, to experience a competition with participants from around New England. The students attended the Step Up 2 Dance Tour last May and received HIGH GOLD awards, as well as 1st Place awards, for all 9 routines that were competed. The students and instructors are very excited to attend this competition in May. The directors believe it's a wonderful opportunity for their students to expand their horizons. The atmosphere is friendly and the talent is great! Please mark your calendars and join local dance students for dinner and a performance to support their trip to North Conway!

Donations, gift certificates and items to be raffled are being accepted. If you would like to make a contribution, please call Shelbi Werner (director) at 460-8736 for more information. For cash donations, please make checks payable to NLDA and mail them to:

Shelbi Werner
Northern Lights Dance
587 Lakeview Ave.
Dedham, ME 04429

The directors and dancers of Northern Lights thank you for your support! We look forward to seeing you on the 17th!  

Lincoln's Santa Parade is Saturday late afternoon. If you'd like to be a part of this annual fun-time event, meet at the Public Works Garage on Park Avenue after 3pm. The parade will start at 4pm. Contact Crystal Smart at 949-6461. LET'S MAKE THIS LINCOLN'S BIGGEST WELCOMING PARADE FOR SANTA EVER!! :-)

-LEE RAND PHOTO

All of these programs are ongoing!
Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Children ages five and up are invited to our weekly afterschool activities including stories, songs, and other creative activities.
Wednesdays at 11 a.m. we invite parents and babies to attend our special “Baby & Me” program with Shandi Daigle every Wednesday morning for baby stories, songs, fingerplays and more.
Thursdays at 11 a.m. Toddler Tales is offered to children ages 5 and under. This interactive story time features stories, songs, fingerplays and other creative activities.
Thursdays at 4 p.m. join in the Library fun the first and third Thursday of each month. Children will have fun learning all about how the library works-discover the Dewey Decimal system and so much more. At the completion of this program children will be certified Library Aides.
Thursdays at 4 p.m. join in the Lego fun on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Become an official member of the Lincoln Memorial Library Lego Club and receive a special membership card and create your own photo journal to keep track of your Lego creations.
Fridays at 4 p.m. If you are between the ages of 8 and 12 join our “Girls Only Book Buzz” book discussion group the first Friday of each month. This month the girls are reading “Matilda” by Roald Dahl. For boys between the ages of 8 and 12 join our “Boys Only Book Buzz” book discussion group the third Friday of each month. Book title is to be announced.
Saturdays at 11 a.m. Join us for our all new “Saturday Story Time” for ages 8 and under. Bring your children to the library to listen to fun stories, songs and other creative activities.
On Tuesday, October 30th stop by the library between 4 and 5 p.m. wearing your Halloween costume and enjoy treats, stories, activities, and other fun things today. There will not be Halloween Bingo at the library this year. Check out our Halloween windows and enjoy treats and more this year.
The Library Halloween table will be at the Town of Lincoln’s Halloween party again this year. Be sure to stop by our table to enjoy the all new creepy monster, receive lots of treats and celebrate Halloween. The party will be held on October 31st from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Ella P. Burr . Happy Halloween!
Adult Programs
Pen & Paper Writers group will meet on Tuesday, October 30th and Tuesday, November 13th at 2 p.m. This new group welcomes everyone from the beginning writer to someone who wants to learn how to get published. A to Z of writing is discussed at this twice a month group. Everyone brings ideas, listening ears for critiquing as well as questions and answers to help each other discover the joy of writing. No matter what your writing experience please join us at our meetings.
Our “Fireside Chat” book discussion group meets the third Wednesday at 5 p.m. and the third Thursday at 2 p.m. The group is reading “Virgin of Small Plains” by Nancy Pickard. We have additional copies available if anyone would like to join this lively book discussion group.
Starting on Monday, October 29th we will be launching our all new “Take a Reading Holiday” reader advisory reading program. Read and travel around the world this fall/winter at your Lincoln Memorial Library. The program is simple, you read and complete our simple reader advisory card for each book, turn in the cards and receive free raffle tickets for each book read. I have three wonderful holiday themed baskets to offer to three readers at the end of the program on December 14th. Please sign up at the front check out desk or by emailing: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .