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August 2009


Saturday, Aug. 1

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)

"The Pirates of Penzance"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian Church
WHO: Public; ticket admission
DETAILS: Call 217-732-7618 to purchase tickets. Proceeds will be divided between Harvest of Talents for World Hunger and Together for Lincoln.
(See information in Close Up column.)

WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean St.
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Aug. 4-9

Logan County Fair
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (Check for updates at http://logancountyfair.ccaonline.com/.)
WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds

Monday, Aug. 3

Air rifle course
(Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24)
SPONSOR: Lincoln Air Rifle Klub
WHO: Ages 7-12
DETAILS: Neighborhood air rifle course sponsored by LARK. Participants learn firearm safety, marksmanship and team competition shooting. Sign-up must be in advance by an adult guardian. Minimum of five must sign up for the program to go forward. Maximum 15. Deadline is June 22. 
WHERE:
Upstairs at the Lincoln VFW, Fifth Street
WHEN: 10 am-2 pm

Wednesday, Aug. 5

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. 8

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)

Wednesday, Aug. 12

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)

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

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)

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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