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Ales for Tails, Elkhart Fire Summerfest, Max Cook, Chad Burnham Flag Football, Habitat for Humanity, quilters and dance class in Close Up

By Mike Fak

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[July 14, 2009]  The Humane Society of Logan County is very excited about the first "Ales for Tails" fundraiser at Chad's Blind on Friday, July 17, 5-9 p.m. The event, to be held annually, promises to be a fun-filled night. There are still tickets available for $25. The evening includes beer samples, snacks, a bag toss challenge and music by the band Shiftin' Gears. If you would like to purchase tickets, please call Sue Jones, 217-732-9422. The weather report is promising a beautiful evening around the gazebo at Chad's Blind. Call now for your tickets.


Elkhart Fire Department and Hudson's Talk of the Town will host the first Elkhart Fire Summerfest on Saturday, July 18. Events will include a dunk tank, bag toss tourney, children's activities, door prizes, four-wheeler raffle, silent auction, food, live music, car show and helicopter landing. The event will be in downtown Elkhart from 2 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. 


Max Cook (No. 20 in picture, third from left), who plays for Donnie Aeilts at Lincoln Junior High School, played this weekend on a Springfield travel basketball team (13 and under division) in Fort Wayne, Ind., at the USSSA National Basketball Championships. Springfield won the 28-team national championship, beating elite teams from Ohio, Indiana, Texas, Minnesota and Missouri-Kansas. Cook averaged 14 points, four rebounds and three assists as the team went 8-0, with three wins in pool play and five in the tournament bracket.


Chad Burnham Flag Football!! This program is for children from 4 years old to second grade. Each child will learn the fundamentals of football, make lasting friendships and have a whole lot of FUN! YMCA volunteer coaches will conduct one practice during the week, with games on Saturday mornings. Register by July 24 to avoid a $10 fee increase. See about other money-saving opportunities by calling the Y office or visiting http://www.lincolnymca.org/.


Habitat for Humanity had their house blessing and dedication of the home at 511 S. Lafayette St. in Mount Pulaski on Sunday. At that time, the keys to the house were turned over to the Skaggs family. Pictured from left are Dawn and Hannah Skaggs.


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The Quilters at Heart Quilt Guild will have their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 402 Pekin St. This month's activity is the Christmas in July project. Bring needle, thread and scissors. For additional information, please contact Stacie Wachtel, 217-732-7029.


Get a taste of Different Styles of Dance at the park district this summer. Jazz, ballet and clogging are included. Returning this year will be a section on choreography. Learn to apply some new moves to your favorite song. Special shoes are not needed, but please wear something other than socks. Previous experience is not necessary. Instructor Audra Turley, owner of Audra's Studio of Dance, is a master graduate of Dance Educators of America. She is also the director of the award-winning Flying Feet Cloggers and competition teams. Parents will be invited to a demonstration on the last day of class. Join Audra beginning on July 22 through July 24 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. For more information contact the Lincoln Park District at 732-8770.


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You can contact Mike at mikefak@lincolndailynews.com.

[By MIKE FAK]

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