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February 2009
 Thursday,
Feb. 5
"Meet the Regional Speech
Team" Night
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Community High School
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
LCHS auditorium
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Friday, Feb. 6
Dedication of Looking for Lincoln wayside sign in Mount Pulaski
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County
WHO:
Open to public
DETAILS:
Dedication of wayside sign next to the circa 1848
Mount Pulaski Courthouse.
More details to come. A lunch may follow the ceremony. For more
information, call 217-732-8687.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
113 S. Washington St., Mount Pulaski
WHEN:
11 am
 Saturday,
Feb. 7
Pancake and sausage meal
SPONSOR:
Zion Lutheran School PTL
WHO:
All invited
DETAILS:
Annual event.
There is also a meat room, a bake sale and a silent auction.
WHERE:
Zion Lutheran School, 1600
Woodlawn Road (across from Wal-Mart)
WHEN:
7 am-1 pm
Abe Lincoln's birthday celebration at Postville Courthouse
WHO:
Open to public
DETAILS:
The Arts & Craft Guild will have a children's event from 10 am to
noon in the historic courtroom. Paul Beaver will be on hand to give
two afternoon presentations. Period music will be playing throughout
the celebration. An Abraham Lincoln interpreter will be on hand to
greet visitors. Postville volunteers will conduct tours and serve
cake and punch. Contest winners will be announced. Free to the
public, but donations are graciously accepted. Call 217-732-8930 or
217-737-0979 for more information.
(See
article.)
(See
advertisement.) (See
schedule of events.)
WHERE:
Postville Courthouse,
914 Fifth St.
WHEN:
10 am-4 pm
 Sunday, Feb. 8
Spaghetti dinner
SPONSOR:
4-H Foundation
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 N. Limit
WHEN:
11 am-1:30 pm
Re-enactment of "1854 Cast Iron Tombstone Trial"
SPONSOR:
Mount Pulaski A. Lincoln Bicentennial Committee
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Re-enactment of trial in which Abraham Lincoln and Judge David Davis
participated. Cast of 11 includes professional Lincoln impersonator
Joe Woodard. Jury will be selected from audience. Actual verdict
revealed at end of performance. This will be the ninth performance.
Reserved seats can be obtained by calling 217-792-5442.
(More
information)
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Mount Pulaski Courthouse
This courthouse,
an Illinois historic site, was built in 1847 and served as Logan
County seat from 1848 to 1855.
WHEN:
2 pm
Dinner
at Maple Club to celebrate Abe Lincoln's birthday
SPONSOR:
Main Street Lincoln and Mount Pulaski Looking for Lincoln programs
WHO:
Open to public
DETAILS:
Come out and celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday with a wonderful
dinner at the Maple Club. Ticket prices to be announced. For more
information, call Main Street Lincoln at 217-732-2929.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
1458 Route 121
WHEN:
Social hour begins at 5 pm, dinner at 6 pm, presentation planned for
7 pm
Tuesday, Feb. 10
DivorceCare seminar and support group
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian
Church
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN:
7-9 pm
(Tuesdays through April 21)
Tuesday, Feb. 17
DivorceCare seminar and support group
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian
Church
(See
article.)
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN:
7-9 pm
(Tuesdays through April 21)
Sunday, Feb. 22
"History of Windmills" presentation
SPONSOR:
Emden Historical Society
WHO:
Emden Historical Society
DETAILS:
An interesting free program by John Durdle of Hopedale about
something that used to be found on every farm. Light refreshments to
follow
WHERE:
Emden Community House
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Tuesday, Feb. 24
Primary election
WHO:
Registered voters
WHERE:
Polling
places
DivorceCare seminar and support group
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian
Church
(See
article.)
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN:
7-9 pm
(Tuesdays through April 21)
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