Elks host second Abe Lincoln Disabled Children Fundraiser         

[SEPT. 8, 2005]  The Lincoln Elks are hosting their second crippled children's fundraiser event this Saturday. The Abe Lincoln Disabled Children Fundraiser begins at 9 a.m. and lasts until midnight. Most of the day's activities will once again be based out of downtown Lincoln, from behind Character's Pub.

The funds raised by this event normally stay in Lincoln for Lincoln's disabled children. But this year Charitable Trust Lodge 914 determined the money should go to the relief of children affected by Hurricane Katrina.

New this year to the fundraiser will be a golf outing.

And once again there will be food, lots of food: Roger Bay's concessions; hot wings from Hooters; the football boosters will be back with pork-chop sandwiches; and Joe's Pizza will be there as well. Coca-Cola has signed on as the "official soft drink."

A marble run will be offered again this year. A grand sight is in store as 200-300 motorcycles are anticipated for the day.

Other highlights include a 50-50 drawing, a larger area for food and a bigger car show, which motorcycles will be allowed to enter.

Bands will play on a state-of-the-art stage with professional sound and lighting. Greg Glick will be there with blues and jazz, and back by popular demand, the Jane Doe Band will perform rock.

Schedule of activities

• 9 a.m. -- Registration and sign-up for the marble run. All types of motorcycles and vehicles welcome.
• 10 a.m. -- Golf outing at Elks golf course. For more information call David Faith, 732-1329.
• 11:15 a.m. -- Marble run departs near Neal Tire. Six stops; approximately 100 miles.
• Noon -- Registration opens for car and motorcycle show.
• 2 p.m. -- Car-motorcycle show, continuing till 6 p.m.
• 2 p.m. -- Food and refreshment sales begin.
• 3 p.m. -- Greg Glick Band starts and plays till 7 p.m.
• 5 p.m. -- Marble run entrants return and check in.
• 6:30 p.m. -- Prizes and 50-50 drawing.
• 8 p.m. -- Jane Doe Band starts and plays till midnight. For more information on Chicago's hottest band, go to www.janedoeband.com.

Please keep in mind that the goal is to have a safe and fun social event for the Lincoln Elks Crippled Children's Fund, with all the proceeds staying here in our county. Last year $4,000 was raised. The goal this year is $10,000. The event also showcases Lincoln and local businesses.

Sponsors:

Picture This Photography, Stuart Solutions Rock Solid Productions, Print Tech/Key Printing, Investment Center, State Bank of Lincoln, Logan County Bank, Regions Bank, MII Inc., Hooters Restaurants, Coca-Cola, Ra-Jac Distributing and City Beverage.

Also a special thanks to:

The city of Lincoln, Miller & Miller Attorneys, Simonson Flooring Center, Neal Tire, Parker-Grieme Insurance Agency, Joe Fitzpatrick Electric, Lincoln Correctional Center, McAllister Printing, Lincoln Land Communications, Lincoln Elks Lodge 914, Award Shop, Millworks Union 1051, Area Disposal, Peasley Funeral Home, Bright Idea, Gene Baker Masonry, Brinner & Associates, Lincoln IGA, Letter Perfect Signs, Character's Pub, Alley-Bi Saloon, NAPA, Lincoln Iron & Metal and Portable Sanitation.

[LDN and news release]