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May 2008

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Thursday, May 1

National Day of Prayer observance
SPONSOR: Logan County churches
WHO: Public
(See article.)
WHERE: Logan County Courthouse rotunda
WHEN: Noon

Spring band concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: Public
(See article.)

WHERE:
LCHS
WHEN: 7:55 pm

Friday, May 2

Auditions for "Mrs. President"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community Theatre
WHO: Adults
DETAILS: Another audition date for summer production
WHERE:
St. John Church, 207 Seventh St.
WHEN: 6 pm-?

Saturday, May 3

"Hounds & Handbag" sale plus cookout and bake sale
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: Public
WHERE: Kroger parking lot, 1475 Woodlawn
WHEN: 10 am-3 pm

LCHS prom grand march
WHO: Public
WHERE: Downtown, around the courthouse
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Abraham Lincoln portrait unveiling
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Museum
WHO: Public
DETAILS:
New York artist Sacha Newley will unveil his unique portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
(See article.)

WHERE:
Lincoln College Museum
WHEN: 7 pm

Sunday, May 4

Airport Daze
WHO: Public
WHERE: Logan County Airport
WHEN: 11 am-4 pm

Lincoln MS Walk
SPONSOR: Lincoln MS Walk
WHO: Everyone is welcome
DETAILS: The MS Walk is a fundraising event to create a world free of multiple sclerosis. Get a team together, gather some donations, and come early to enjoy music and announcements. There will also be a silent auction. Walkers turning in $100 receive a T-shirt. Following the walk, there will be a drawing for prizes. Participants are urged to register early by calling 732-2339 or online at www.lincolnms.com.
WHERE:
Kickapoo Creek Park
WHEN: Check-in at 12:30 pm; team pictures at 1 pm; walk begins at 1:30

Monday, May 5

CICBC blood drive
SPONSOR: Immanuel Lutheran Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For an appointment, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 56, or visit www.cicbc.org.
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

Thursday, May 8

Parent support group
SPONSORS: Parent Mentor Project and Logan County Family Connection
WHO: Parents and caregivers
DETAILS: Please contact Leslie Keller, parent mentor, at 732-2316 or lkeller@adi.org with any questions or concerns.
WHERE: ADI Educational Center, 305 N. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 6:30 pm

"The Wiz"
SPONSOR: LCHS Fine Arts Department
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Lincoln Community High School Music Department production May 8-11. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
(See article.) Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.

WHERE:
LCHS auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Friday, May 9

"The Wiz"
SPONSOR: LCHS Fine Arts Department
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Lincoln Community High School Music Department production May 8-11. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
(See article.) Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.

WHERE:
LCHS auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Saturday, May 10

Work day at old Mill
SPONSOR: Route 66 Association of Illinois
WHO: Volunteers
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.

WHERE:
Mill
WHEN: 9 am

Glass recycling collection
SPONSORS: Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Junior Woman's Club, Saint-Gobain Containers and Lincoln Wal-Mart Supercenter
WHO: Open to public 
DETAILS: Only container glass (food, beverage) will be accepted. Clear glass, as well as amber, green and blue will be accepted. Unacceptable items include ceramics, dishware, light bulbs, fluorescent lights, window glass and mirrors. For safety reasons, no broken glass will be accepted.
Glass preparation: Rinse containers thoroughly. Remove any metal or plastic lids and rings from the container. Labels may be left on containers.
Collection will be canceled in case of inclement weather. Glass will be accepted only on designated collection dates -- second Saturday of each month, April-October. The Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency does not accept glass at any of its recycling sites.

WHERE:
Lincoln Wal-Mart Supercenter parking lot
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Lincoln Area YMCA Cow "Chip" Bingo fundraiser
SPONSORS: McEntire's Direct Maytag, Guzzardo's Italian Villa, Jayne Weaver, Serenity Now Massage, Simonson Flooring Center, Action Cash Advance and Title Loan, Action Rentals, Lincoln Printers, McEntire's Roofing, Dickson's Tacos, O'Donoghue's Old Fashioned Soda Shop, Werth Services Gun Shop, Hallie's Lunch Box, Bee's Floral and Landscaping, Four Corners Lube, Family Custom Cleaners & Laundry
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Events include Cow “Chip” Bingo, free hot dogs and chips, magician and balloons, archery demonstration, contests and games for both kids and adults, preschool play stations, raffle drawings for boys’ and girls’ bikes and more. Appearances by the Lincoln Fire Department and the Humane Society of Logan County.
(See article.)
WHERE:
YMCA Activity Center, 719 Wyatt Ave.
WHEN: 12:30-3 pm

"The Wiz"
SPONSOR: LCHS Fine Arts Department
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Lincoln Community High School Music Department production May 8-11. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
(See article.) Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.

WHERE:
LCHS auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, May 11

"The Wiz"
SPONSOR: LCHS Fine Arts Department
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Lincoln Community High School Music Department production May 8-11. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
(See article.) Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.

WHERE:
LCHS auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 2 pm

Wednesday, May 14

Relay For Life Day at Lincoln Culver's
SPONSOR: Relay For Life of Logan County
WHO: Public is welcome
DETAILS: Ten percent of all sales will be donated to Relay for Life of Logan County. Bring your friends and family and help support one of our local American Cancer Society fundraising events. 
WHERE: 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 10:30 am-10 pm

Saturday, May 17

Elkhart Spring Festival
SPONSOR: Elkhart Festival Association
WHO: Public
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.

WHERE: Elkhart

Spring family bike ride
SPONSORS: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce, Lincoln Area YMCA, Fitness Balance, Bassi Construction, and the Committee for Logan Bicycle and Recreation Trails
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Routes from 5.2 miles to 40-plus miles. Free. Drawings for free youth bike helmets.
(See article.)
WHERE:
Start at YMCA Activity Center, 719 Wyatt Ave.
WHEN: 12:30 pm registration, 1 pm ride

Saturday, May 24

Cruise-in
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO: Public
(See article.)

WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln square
WHEN: 5-9 pm

 

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