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October 2006


Friday, Oct. 20

SPONSOR: Little Lambs Day Care
WHO: Public
WHAT: Second annual chili cook-off
Come out and try a variety of home-cooked chili and vote for your favorite. Bring the whole family. Fee.
For more information, to make donations of goods needed or to participate, contact Chris at Little Lambs Day Care, 732-4411.

WHERE:
Little Lambs Day Care gymnasium, Lincoln Youth Center, 1500 N. McLean St.
WHEN: 5-7 pm

Saturday, Oct. 21

SPONSOR: Logan County Extension
WHO: Logan County youth ages 8-12
WHAT: 4-H Find Out party
[See article.]
WHERE:
Extension building, northwest corner of fairgrounds
WHEN: 10 am-noon

SPONSOR: St. John United Church of Christ
WHO: Public
WHAT: Germanfest
[See article.]
WHERE: Corner of Eighth and Maple
WHEN: 11 am-3 pm

SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
WHAT: Blood drive
[See article.]
WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds, haunted house
WHEN: 12:30-4 pm

SPONSOR: Knapp-Chesnut-Becker Historical Society
WHO: Public
WHAT: Annual turkey dinner
[See article.] 
WHERE: Lincoln Community High School
WHEN: 4-7 pm

Monday, Oct. 23

SPONSOR: Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO: People who are separated or divorced
WHAT:
DivorceCare session; weekly seminar and support group
[See article.] 
WHERE:
1700 N. Jefferson St.
WHEN: 7-9 pm

Friday, Oct. 27

SPONSORS: Neighbors To Nations Community Church, Lincoln Christian Church and Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO: Public -- all children ages 3-11
WHAT:
"Sonfest," a Christian alternative to Halloween, in a safe, responsible environment with lots of fun activities
Games, puppets and skits for the kids to enjoy, refreshments, free candy
(Witches, monsters or scary costumes will not be welcomed!)
Admission
For more information, contact Deborah at the church office, 735-3402.

WHERE:
Lincoln Youth Center gymnasium, 1500 N. McLean St.
WHEN: 6:30-8:30 pm

Saturday, Oct. 28

SPONSOR: Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO: Public invited, all ages, something for everyone
Bring your heart for the hungry.
WHAT: 23rd annual Harvest of Talents for World Hunger -- "Harvest Day"
Breakfast, lunch, snacks and specialty areas of handcrafted items for sale
Fresh potatoes, $10 for 50-pound bag
Auction of unique handmade items, including quilts, needlework and furniture
New this year: Abe Lincoln's General Store, including tours of local Lincoln historic sites
All proceeds for hunger relief around the world
E-mail harvest@lincolnil.us or call 217-732-7618.

WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean; handicapped-accessible facilities, plenty of parking
WHEN: Doors open at 7 am, auction at 2 pm
9-11 am, special activities for grades K-4 and 5-6

SPONSOR: Middletown Methodist Church
WHO: Public
WHAT:
Chili and vegetable soup supper, country store, bake sale
Tickets available at door

WHERE:
Middletown Methodist Church
WHEN: 4-7 pm

Sunday, Oct. 29

SPONSOR: Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO: Public invited
WHAT: Celebration Sunday worship services to give thanks for God's faithfulness through the 23rd Harvest of Talents
Announcement of amount raised in 2006 for world hunger relief

WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean; handicapped-accessible facilities, plenty of parking
WHEN: 8:30 and 11 am worship services

Monday, Oct. 30

SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Children fifth grade and under
WHAT:
Halloween FunFest
WHERE:
1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 6:30-8:30 pm

SPONSOR: Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO: People who are separated or divorced
WHAT:
DivorceCare session; weekly seminar and support group
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
1700 N. Jefferson St.
WHEN: 7-9 pm

Tuesday, Oct. 31

WHO: Children
WHAT:
Trick-or-treat hours
WHERE:
Lincoln
WHEN: 5-8 pm

 

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