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August 2009


Nursing HomesSaturday, Aug. 8

Logan County Fair
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://logancountyfair.ccaonline.com/
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: Aug. 4-9
(See schedule.)

>> See fair pictures and stories in LDN. <<

Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmers' Market
WHO: Public invited
DETAILS: Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and mature, baked goods, and crafts.
WHERE:
Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
WHEN: 7 am-noon
(Saturdays 7 am-noon and Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm)

Glass recycling
SPONSOR: Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Junior Woman's Club, Saint-Gobain Containers, Lincoln Wal-Mart
WHO: Open to public
DETAILS: Only container glass (must have contained either a food or beverage) will be accepted. Clear glass, amber, green and blue will be accepted. Unacceptable items include ceramics, dishware, light bulbs, fluorescent lights, window glass and mirrors. Glass will be accepted only on designated collection dates. The Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency does not accept glass at any of its recycling sites. For safety reasons, no broken glass will be accepted.
Glass preparation: Rinse containers. Remove all plastic or metal caps and rings from the container. Labels may be left on containers. The Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency reserves the right to refuse any glass that does not meet preparation guidelines.
Collection will be canceled in case of inclement weather.

WHERE:
Lincoln Wal-Mart Supercenter parking lot
WHEN: 9 am-noon
(Second Saturday, May-October)

Civil War cavalry encampment
SPONSOR: 10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Regiment - NFP 
WHO: Open to public
DETAILS: 10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry and civilian re-enactors will have an encampment open to the public after returning from a parade in Decatur. Come to learn about the horses, weapons and lives of central Illinois' Civil War cavalry regiment as well as the Civil War.
WHERE: 200 block of Albert Street in Chestnut
WHEN: Approximately 1-6 pm

Sunday, Aug. 9

Pancake and sausage breakfast
SPONSOR: LCHS Band Boosters, LCHS Class of 1989 
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Tickets may be purchased from LCHS band members or at the door. 
(See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE:
LCHS cafeteria
WHEN: 7 am-1 pm

Logan County Fair
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://logancountyfair.ccaonline.com/
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: Aug. 4-9
(See schedule.)

>> See fair pictures and stories in LDN. <<

Monday, Aug. 10

LCHS registration
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: LCHS freshmen and seniors
DETAILS: Registration for LCHS freshmen and seniors is on Aug. 10, for juniors and sophomores on Aug. 11, and open registration on Aug. 12.
WHERE: LCHS cafeteria
WHEN: Freshmen 9 am-noon, seniors 1-3 pm

"Living with MS: Wellness with Dr. Matt Petry"
SPONSOR: National MS Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.) (See article.)
WHERE:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Conference Room A
WHEN: 7 pm

Tuesday, Aug. 11

LCHS registration
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: LCHS juniors and sophomores
DETAILS: Registration for LCHS freshmen and seniors is on Aug. 10, for juniors and sophomores on Aug. 11, and open registration on Aug. 12.
WHERE: LCHS cafeteria
WHEN: Juniors 9 am-noon, sophomores 1-3 pm

Wednesday, Aug. 12

"Make-It-and-Take-It" craft hour 
SPONSORS: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children under 8 years old (with an adult)
DETAILS: Please, no more than two children per adult.
WHERE: Library Annex Community Room 
WHEN: 10-11 am

LCHS registration
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: Incoming LCHS students
DETAILS: Open registration
WHERE: LCHS cafeteria
WHEN: 1-3 pm and 5-7 pm

Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmers' Market
WHO: Public invited
DETAILS: Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and mature, baked goods, and crafts.
WHERE:
Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
WHEN: 4-6:30 pm
(Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm and Saturdays 7 am-noon)

Thursday, Aug. 13

"Make-It-and-Take-It" craft hour 
SPONSORS: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children over 8 years old
DETAILS: Minimal adult supervision required.
WHERE: Library Annex Community Room 
WHEN: 2-3 pm

Friday, Aug. 14

Cruise-in
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For more information, call 732-3519 or 732-3245.
WHERE:
Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 5-9 pm

Bicycle rides
SPONSOR: Bike Trails Council of Logan County
WHO: Everyone is invited
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Meet at Latham Park, across from the Lincoln Public Library
WHEN: 6 pm

Hope '09 conference
SPONSOR: Comeback Ministries International and Open Arms Christian Fellowship
WHO: Registered participants
DETAILS: Sessions: Hope Beyond: Loss, Parenting, Drugs and Alcohol, Sexual Abuse, Ourselves, Crisis and the Economy.
Presenters: Mark and Jill Savage (Hearts at Home), Michael Langley, Larry Crawford, Nathan Holt, Tommy and Diane Williams.
To register, call Larry at
309-830-0461. Scholarships are available to those who cannot afford the registration fee. Continental breakfast and catered lunch provided. Child care will be provided during the conference.  
(See publicity.)

WHERE:
311 Broadway St. 
WHEN: Opening session 7 pm
(Saturday sessions 8:30 am-5 pm)

Saturday, Aug. 15

Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmers' Market
WHO: Public invited
DETAILS: Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and mature, baked goods, and crafts.
WHERE:
Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
WHEN: 7 am-noon
(Saturdays 7 am-noon and Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm)

Hope '09 conference
SPONSOR: Comeback Ministries International and Open Arms Christian Fellowship
WHO: Registered participants
DETAILS: Sessions: Hope Beyond: Loss, Parenting, Drugs and Alcohol, Sexual Abuse, Ourselves, Crisis and the Economy.
Presenters: Mark and Jill Savage (Hearts at Home), Michael Langley, Larry Crawford, Nathan Holt, Tommy and Diane Williams.
To register, call Larry at
309-830-0461. Scholarships are available to those who cannot afford the registration fee. Continental breakfast and catered lunch provided. Child care will be provided during the conference.  
(See publicity.)

WHERE:
311 Broadway St. 
WHEN: 8:30 am-5 pm

Wednesday, Aug. 19

Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmers' Market
WHO: Public invited
DETAILS: Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and mature, baked goods, and crafts.
WHERE:
Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
WHEN: 4-6:30 pm
(Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm and Saturdays 7 am-noon)

Saturday, Aug. 22

Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmers' Market
WHO: Public invited
DETAILS: Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and mature, baked goods, and crafts.
WHERE:
Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
WHEN: 7 am-noon
(Saturdays 7 am-noon and Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm)

Dog wash
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)

Wednesday, Aug. 26

Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmers' Market
WHO: Public invited
DETAILS: Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and mature, baked goods, and crafts.
WHERE:
Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
WHEN: 4-6:30 pm
(Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm and Saturdays 7 am-noon)

Thursday, Aug. 27

Re-enactment of Lincoln christening scene
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County
WHO: Public
WHERE: Christening site at Lincoln Depot
WHEN: 1 pm, 2 pm

Friday-Sunday, Aug. 28-30

Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnillinois.com/balloonfest/index.htm
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln and Logan County Airport

Saturday, Aug. 29

Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmers' Market
WHO: Public invited
DETAILS: Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and mature, baked goods, and crafts.
WHERE:
Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
WHEN: 7 am-noon
(Saturdays 7 am-noon and Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm)

Used book sale
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Buck-a-bag sale. No limit on bag purchases.
WHERE:
Pegram Room, downstairs in the Carnegie building
WHEN: 9 am-5 pm

Sunday, Aug. 30

Used book sale
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Buck-a-bag sale. No limit on bag purchases.
WHERE:
Pegram Room, downstairs in the Carnegie building
WHEN: 10 am-2 pm

1800s Craft Fair
WHO: Public
WHERE: Postville Courthouse, 914 Fifth St.
WHEN: 10 am-3 pm

Car show at Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For more information, call 732-3519 or 732-3245.
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 1-4 pm

 

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