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October 2009
 Tuesday, Oct. 20
Ready Readers
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
A story time for children who are in kindergarten to second
grade. It includes stories, dramatic movement, craft and
music. Preregistration is required. Call 217-732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30-4:15 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 21
Little Listener Lapsit
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children ages 6-12 months
DETAILS:
A story time for parent and child. It includes stories, finger
plays, nursery rhymes and music.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Beginning Book Buddies
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 3-4 years old
DETAILS:
A story time for the preschool set. Includes stories, puppets,
music, finger plays and dramatic movement. Preregistration is
required. Call 217-732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
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; through Oct. 31)
Thursday, Oct. 22
ALMH Fall Volunteer Luncheon
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial
Hospital Auxiliary
WHO:
ALMH volunteers
and their guests
DETAILS:
Reservations
required. Call 732-2161, ext. 75185.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Maple Club, 1458 Illinois Route 121
WHEN:
11 am
Read With Me Workshop
SPONSOR:
Parent Mentor Project/Logan County Family Connection
WHO:
Parents and educators
DETAILS:
25 listening/talking strategies, building fundamental
speech/language skills, increasing vocabulary, becoming an effective
communicator, supportive reading strategies, enjoy reading. To RSVP,
call Leslie Keller, parent mentor, 217-732-2316.
WHERE:
Adams School
WHEN:
6-7 pm
"The Face of Emmitt Till"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
College
WHO:
Public (not
recommended for young children); tickets required
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Friday, Oct. 23
"Your Final Judgment" Haunted House
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
390 Limit St., next to Modern Brake and AmerenCILCO
WHEN:
7-11 pm
"The Face of Emmitt Till"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
College
WHO:
Public (not recommended for young children); tickets required
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Saturday, Oct. 24
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
SPONSOR:
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO:
Public invited, all ages
DETAILS:
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.
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean St.
WHEN:
Doors open at 7 am; auction at 2 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:
7 am-noon
(Saturdays 7 am-noon and Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm; through Oct. 31)
Harvest Run
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area
YMCA, Guzzardo's Italian Villa, Elkhart Grain Co.
WHO:
Ages 18 and up;
17 and under must be accompanied by a participating adult
DETAILS:
5K run, 1-mile fun run-walk.
Help
fight world hunger. Run on a flat surface with drinks and snacks
provided. Shirts and water bottles given to the first 50
registrants. Everyone gets a free water bottle while supplies last.
http://www.lincolnymca.org/HarvestRun.aspx
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Starts at intersection of Hamilton and Pekin streets
WHEN:
Race day registrations begin at 8 am. Race starts at 8:30 am sharp.
"Your Final Judgment" Haunted House
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
390 Limit St., next to Modern Brake and AmerenCILCO
WHEN:
2-4 pm matinee; 7-11 pm
Soup supper fundraiser
SPONSOR:
Middletown United Methodist Church
WHO:
Whole church and friends
DETAILS:
Chili and vegetable soup, homemade desserts. All you can eat.
Carryout available. Country store also open.
WHERE:
Middletown United Methodist Church, Middletown
WHEN:
4-7 pm
"The Face of Emmitt Till"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
College
WHO:
Public (not recommended for young children); tickets required
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Sunday, Oct. 25
"The Face of Emmitt Till"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
College
WHO:
Public (not recommended for young children); tickets required
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center
WHEN:
2 pm
Monday, Oct. 26
Free craft class
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS:
A new project is presented each week. Preregistration is required.
Call 217-732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30-4:30 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Ready Readers
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
A story time for children who are in kindergarten to second
grade. It includes stories, dramatic movement, craft and
music. Preregistration is required. Call 217-732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30-4:15 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Little Listener Lapsit
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children ages 6-12 months
DETAILS:
A story time for parent and child. It includes stories, finger
plays, nursery rhymes and music.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Beginning Book Buddies
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 3-4 years old
DETAILS:
A story time for the preschool set. Includes stories, puppets,
music, finger plays and dramatic movement. Preregistration is
required. Call 217-732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Farmers' Market
WHO:
Public invited
DETAILS:
Last Wednesday market for the season. 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
(One more Lincoln Farmers' Market on Saturday, 7 am-noon)
"Your Final Judgment" Haunted House
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
390 Limit St., next to Modern Brake and AmerenCILCO
WHEN:
7-10 pm
Thursday, Oct. 29
"Your Final Judgment" Haunted House
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
390 Limit St., next to Modern Brake and AmerenCILCO
WHEN:
7-10 pm
Friday, Oct. 30
After-hours teen mystery
night: The Pharaoh's Curse
SPONSOR:
Youth Advisory Council of the
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Teens
DETAILS:
Arrive promptly so that teams can be assigned. Costumes encouraged
but not mandatory. Prizes will be given in various categories. Must
be a teen to participate.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
7-10 pm
"Your Final Judgment" Haunted House
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
390 Limit St., next to Modern Brake and AmerenCILCO
WHEN:
7-11 pm
Saturday, Oct. 31
Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Farmers' Market
WHO:
Public invited
DETAILS:
Last
day for the Lincoln Farmers' Market for the season. Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and
mature, baked goods, and crafts.
WHERE:
Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
WHEN:
7 am-noon
Annual craft and bake sale
SPONSOR:
Eminence Ladies Aid
WHO:
Public invited
DETAILS:
Lunch served -- soups, sandwiches and desserts. Shop for homemade
pies, noodles, cookies, cakes rolls, etc. Craft and miscellaneous
items will be for sale. Proceeds go to support area missions.
WHERE:
Eminence Christian Church, rural Atlanta
WHEN:
8:30 am-2 pm
Trick-or-Treat with the Mayor
SPONSOR:
Main Street Lincoln,
Lincoln mayor
WHO:
Children
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Meet at Latham Park
WHEN:
Assemble at 10 am; downtown parade at 10:30 am
Indoor quarter midget races
SPONSOR:
Abe Lincoln
Quarter Midget Association
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Come watch kids ages 5-15 race quarter midget race cars. Free.
Concessions available.
www.alqma.com
WHERE:
Illinois State Fairgrounds, Coliseum Building
WHEN:
10 am
(Continues on Sunday, Nov. 1)
"Your Final Judgment" Haunted House
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
390 Limit St., next to Modern Brake and AmerenCILCO
WHEN:
2-4 pm matinee; 7 pm-midnight
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