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October 2008


Nursing HomesSaturday, Oct. 25

Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
SPONSOR: Harvest of Talents for World Hunger 
WHO: Public invited, all ages
DETAILS: 25th anniversary Harvest Day. Food, handcrafted items for sale, music, indoor dining, outdoor snacks, entertainment, live auction, something for everyone, with ALL proceeds going to world hunger relief. Handicapped-accessible. No admission fee; free parking. For more information, call 217-732-7618 or e-mail harvest@lincolnil.us.  
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean St.
WHEN: Doors open at 7 am; auction at 2 pm

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

BankBake sales and cookout
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Bake sales at Kroger and Wal-Mart. Cookout at Kroger.
WHEN: Bake sales 9 am-2 pm; cookout 10:30 am-2 pm

Head Start fundraiser
SPONSOR: VFW Post 1756 Men's Auxiliary
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Food, games for children, silent auction, drawing, bands
(See information in Close Up column.)
WHEN: 2 pm-1 am?
Bands begin at 4:30 pm

Holy Family Parish Fall Festival
SPONSORS: Holy Family Parish, Lincoln Knights of Columbus, Carroll Catholic School, Peasley Funeral Home
WHO: Open to the public 
DETAILS: Third annual event. Ethnic food, inflatable rides, bocce tournament, bags tournaments, family games, silent auction, raffle items, pumpkin carving items, face painting and much more. For more information, contact Carroll Catholic School between 8 am and 3 pm weekdays at 217-732-7518.
WHERE:
Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 N. Limit 
WHEN: 3-9 pm

Haunted house: "Trauma on Tremont Street"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://lincolnjaycees.com/joomla/content/view/166/9/
(See article.)
WHERE:
1728 Tremont (former MTI welding school facilities)
WHEN: 7-11 pm

Schools"Little Shop of Horrors"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For information, call 217-732-3155, ext 280.
(See picture and caption.)
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, Oct. 26

35th anniversary open house
SPONSOR: Vonderlieth Living Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE:
1120 N. Topper Drive, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 2-4 pm

"Little Shop of Horrors"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For information, call 217-732-3155, ext 280.
(See picture and caption.)
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 2 pm

Monday, Oct. 27

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Schedule an appointment at 735-5050, ext. 327, or www.cicbc.org.
(See information in Close Up column.)

WHERE:
Meyer-Evans Student Center, 300 Keokuk
WHEN: 10 am-3 pm

Wednesday, Oct. 29

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: 5-8 pm

Thursday, Oct. 30

Haunted house: "Trauma on Tremont Street"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://lincolnjaycees.com/joomla/content/view/166/9/
(See article.)
WHERE:
1728 Tremont (former MTI welding school facilities)
WHEN: 7-10 pm

Friday, Oct. 31

Trunk R Treat
SPONSOR: Park Meadows Baptist Church 
WHO: Public invited 
DETAILS: Third annual event. Fifteen-plus car trunks with candy and treats. Enjoy carnival games and prizes. Hot dog meal for the kids. Coffee, cider and doughnuts for parents.
WHERE:
Park Meadows Baptist Church Ministry Center
WHEN: 6-8 pm

Haunted house: "Trauma on Tremont Street"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://lincolnjaycees.com/joomla/content/view/166/9/
(See article.)
WHERE:
1728 Tremont (former MTI welding school facilities)
WHEN: 7-11 pm

 

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