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October 2009


Nursing HomesThursday, 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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