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June 2008


Wednesdays and Saturdays

Farmers market
WHO: Public is invited
DETAILS: Fresh produce and baked goods for sale. For more information, call Doug Fink or Vicki Hum at 732-6962.
WHERE:
Corner of Kickapoo and Pekin
WHEN: 7 am-noon
(Wednesdays and Saturdays through Nov. 1)

June 2-7

Summer Reading Program sign-up week
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District
WHO: Ages 6 months through 12 years
DETAILS: Sign up to read for prizes, story times, crafts, Thursday events
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9-5, Tuesday and Thursday 9-7, Saturday 9-1

June 2-July 26

Summer Reading Program: "Get in the Game, READ!"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District
WHO: Ages 6 months through 12 years
DETAILS: Read to win prizes; set a goal to win a shirt; help your school reach its goal for a trophy.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9-5, Tuesday and Thursday 9-7, Saturday 9-1

Saturday-Sunday, June 7-8

Route 66 Motor Tour
SPONSOR: Route 66 Association of Illinois
WHO: Route 66 enthusiasts
DETAILS: Route 66 Hall of Fame Banquet at Lincoln College Saturday evening
Car show in Wal-Mart parking lot around 8 am Sunday

(See article.)
WHERE: Several stops in Logan County: Elkhart, Lincoln, Atlanta

June 9-19

Teen Summer Reading Program
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District
WHO: Teens
DETAILS: Read to win prizes! 
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9-5, Tuesday and Thursday 9-7, Saturday 9-1

Thursday, June 12

"It's Not Magic, It's Science!"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District and Weyerhaeuser
WHO: Anyone
DETAILS: Preregistration is required by calling 732-5732. Children under 8 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult. 
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 10-11 am

Friday, June 13

After Hours Teen Game Night
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District
WHO: Teens
DETAILS: DDR and other games
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 6:30-8:30 pm

Friday-Saturday, June 13-14

Logan County Route 66 Garage Sale
SPONSOR: Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County
WHO: Public
(See article.)
WHERE:
Vendor sites in Atlanta, Lincoln, Broadwell, Elkhart

Saturday, June 14

Golf outing
SPONSOR: Zion Lutheran School, Lincoln
WHERE: North Greens, Atlanta
WHEN: 7-7:45 am registration; 8 am tee-off

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

Classic car display
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO: Public
(See article.)

WHERE:
The Mill

Thursday, June 19

"Playtimes Past: Games before batteries!"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District and Weyerhaeuser
WHO: Anyone
DETAILS: Preregistration is required  by calling 732-5732. Children under 8 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult. 
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 10-11 am

Thursday, June 26

Magician Eldon Roark
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District and Weyerhaeuser
WHO: Anyone
DETAILS: Preregistration is required by calling 732-5732. Children under 8 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult. 
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 10-11 am

Friday, June 27

"Mrs. President"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community Theatre
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Box office open 11 am-2 pm Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and at 6:30 on show nights. Phone 217-735-2614.
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln College
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Saturday, June 28

Acquire the Fire rally
SPONSOR: Neighbors to Nations Community Church
WHO: Public; ticket admission
DETAILS: Host and speaker: Joel Johnson. Bands: Pillar, Michael Gungor Band and Audio Theory. Purchase tickets online or call the church office, 217-735-3402, to purchase a block of tickets for a group ahead of time. Seating is limited. Tickets are also available at Berean bookstores in Bloomington, Champaign, Decatur and Peoria; at Mustard Seed in Springfield; and Clothing Zone in Lincoln. For more information: 217-735-3402; office@ntncc.org; http://www.ntncc.org/308591.ihtml.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian College and Seminary
WHEN: Doors open at 3 pm; concert starts at 4 pm

Super Cruise for St. Jude's
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO: Public
(See article.)

WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln square
WHEN: 5-9 pm

"Mrs. President"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community Theatre
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Box office open 11 am-2 pm Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and at 6:30 on show nights. Phone 217-735-2614.
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln College
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, June 29

"Mrs. President"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community Theatre
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Box office open 11 am-2 pm Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and at 6:30 on show nights. Phone 217-735-2614.
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln College
WHEN: 2 pm

 

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