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Friday, Sept. 14

Blood drive
WHO:
Public
DETAILS: For an appointment, call 947-2217, or sign up at www.cicbc.org.
(See article.)
WHERE: Elkhart Christian Church, 113 S. Gillett, Elkhart
WHEN: 1:30-5:30 pm

Sept. 14-15

70th birthday celebration for LCHS Class of 1955
SPONSOR:
LCHS Class of 1955
WHO:
Class of 1955 and spouses, friends
DETAILS: Contact Ms. Marlin for information.  
WHERE: Holiday Inn Express and Maple Club
WHEN: 5-10 pm

Sept. 14-16

Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Contest and Crafts Festival
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Association of Logan County
WHO:
Public
(See article.)
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds

Saturday, Sept. 15

Elkhart Farmer's Market
SPONSOR:
Elkhart Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Local vendors. Fresh produce, herbs, cheese, melons, flowers, baked goods and much more.
WHERE: Elkhart Village Hall
WHEN: 8 am-noon, rain or shine

Habitat for Humanity home dedication
SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public 
DETAILS: Habitat for Humanity will dedicate the home of the Keith and Nanette Mathews family in Atlanta. The public is invited to celebrate the house blessing and tour the home afterward.
WHERE: 600 S. Alexander St., Atlanta
WHEN: 10:30 am

Tour of Route 66 in Logan County
(Tour also available on Sunday.)
SPONSOR: Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County
WHO: Public
(See article.)
WHERE:
Meet at West Gate of Logan County Fairgrounds for tour of Route 66 in Logan County
WHEN: 1 pm

Abraham Lincoln Disabled Children's Fundraiser 
WHO: Public 
DETAILS: Visit us at www.aldcf.org for more information.
WHERE: Behind Character's Pub
WHEN: 11 am-midnight
Golf outing and marble run begin at 11 am.
Live bands 4-7 pm and 8-midnight.

Sunday, Sept. 16

Lincoln American Legion scholarship fundraiser breakfast
SPONSOR: Lincoln Post 263
WHO: Public 
DETAILS: Fundraiser for new vocational scholarship.
(See article.) 

WHERE: 1740 Fifth St
WHEN: 8-11 am

Tour of Route 66 in Logan County
(Tour also available on Saturday.)
SPONSOR: Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County
WHO: Public
(See article.)
WHERE:
Meet at West Gate of Logan County Fairgrounds for tour of Route 66 in Logan County
WHEN: 1 pm

Ken Bradbury in concert
SPONSOR: Camp Griesheim Christian Retreat Center
WHO: Public invited
(See article.)
WHERE:
Camp Griesheim Christian Retreat Center, rural Atlanta
WHEN: 6 pm

Monday, Sept. 17

Free prostate screenings
SPONSOR: Logan County Health Department
WHO: Men 50-70 years of age, 40-70 if African-American
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE: 109 Third St.
WHEN: 4:30-7 pm, by appointment

Program: "Is it really an antique or is it junk?"
SPONSOR: Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society
WHO: Members and guests
(See article.)
WHERE:
114 N. Chicago
WHEN: 6:30 pm

DivorceCare seminar and support group
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian Church
(See article.)

WHERE: 1700 N. Jefferson St.
WHEN: 7-9 pm

Sept. 21-23

Mason City Sesquicentennial
WHO:
Public
(See article.)
WHERE: Mason City

Saturday, Sept. 22

Elkhart Farmer's Market
SPONSOR:
Elkhart Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Local vendors. Fresh produce, herbs, cheese, melons, flowers, baked goods and much more.
WHERE: Elkhart Village Hall
WHEN: 8 am-noon, rain or shine

Electronics recycling collection
SPONSOR: Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency and Retro-Tech Electronics
WHO: All Logan County residents
DETAILS: Accepting the following working and nonworking items: computer equipment, including hard drives, monitors, keyboards, printers and scanners; entertainment equipment, including TVs, radios, stereos, VCRs, DVD and CD players, and game systems; small household appliances, including microwaves, blenders, mixers, food processors, toasters and toaster ovens; small business equipment, including copiers, fax machines, typewriters and calculators. Cell phones and printer cartridges will be collected for donation to the Wal-Mart Children’s Miracle Network.
A $5 fee will be charged for TVs 27 inches or smaller and for all computer monitors. A $25 fee will be charged for TVs over 27 inches, including consoles and big screens. All usable computers and electronic items will be refurbished for distribution to low-income and disabled households, either free or at reduced cost. Nonworking and outdated equipment will be diverted from landfills and recycled in accordance with EPA standards.

WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds -- use Main Gate entrance off Postville Drive
WHEN: 9 am- noon

"Hounds & Handbags" designer-inspired purse sale
SPONSOR:
Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Get a jump on Christmas gifts! Hundreds of beautiful handbags at fantastic prices! Take home some great buys and help build a home for the homeless dogs and cats of Logan County!
WHERE: Kroger parking lot
WHEN: 10am-4pm

Classic car cruise-in
SPONSOR:
Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO: Public
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln square
WHEN: 5-9 pm

Sunday, Sept. 23

Prairie Harvest Days 5K Run-Walk-1 Mile Kids Fun Run
WHO: Public
WHERE: Pavilion Park, Mason City
WHEN: 7:30 am

Fall Farm Day bus tour
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County
WHO: Public, by reservation
(See article.)

WHERE:
Logan County agritourism sites
WHEN: 1-5 pm

Monday, Sept. 24

DivorceCare seminar and support group
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian Church
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE: 1700 N. Jefferson St.
WHEN: 7-9 pm

Through Oct. 27

Harvest of Talents license plate display dates
SPONSOR: Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO: Owners of vehicles registered in Illinois
DETAILS: Special event license plates produced through the Illinois Secretary of State's office available for $25 per set. Applicants need to provide driver's license number and legible copy of vehicle registration valid through October or beyond.
WHERE: From Lincoln Christian Church
WHEN: Monday-Friday 8-5

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