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San Jose United Methodist, still time to vote on statue, Cumberland Presbyterian, YMCA Halloween party, Harvest of Talents and Jaycees Haunted House in Close Up

By Mike Fak

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[October 23, 2009]  The annual bazaar and turkey supper at San Jose United Methodist Church will be held Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the church Fellowship Hall, 600 S. First St., San Jose. The church is handicapped-accessible and the event is open to the public. 

At 3:30 p.m., bazaar booths will open, consisting of a Country Store with homemade pies, baked goods, and breads; homemade candies such as caramels, peanut brittle, peanut butter balls, fudge and more; Rada cutlery; cookbooks; kitchen items and greeting cards. Also featured are hand-woven table runners, placemats and rugs; Christmas cards; bookmarks featuring our sanctuary windows; and, NEW this year, hand-woven purses for children and adults -- all handcrafted by our local artisans.   

At 4 p.m. a delicious meal of roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, corn and green beans, salad, dessert, and drinks will be served. Carryouts will also be available at the same time. Advance tickets for dine-in or carryout may be purchased from Jeane and Rachel Woll, 309-247-3272, or at the door. 

San Jose is located on U.S. Route 136, eight miles west of Interstate 155 or two miles east of Illinois Route 29. All proceeds support UMW mission projects.    

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Shown at left are some of the delicious goodies in last year's Country Store at the bazaar. Pictured (from left) are Nadine Manus, Katherine Smith and Gladys Kastner.  


There is still time to give your advisory vote on whether the replacement statue for the Civil War soldier should be made of bronze or stone. All you have to do is send an e-mail to poll@lincolndailynews.com and in the subject line type stone or bronze. Here is a chance to give your opinion on something that will stand for perhaps centuries, so take a minute and tell the committee what you think.


Claude Cole Pancake Breakfast will be Saturday, Oct. 31, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 110 Broadway. The event will feature all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage and drink. Donations: adults $5, children $3. There will also be a bake sale. Proceeds to church and community projects.


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Halloween party -- On Friday, Oct. 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. the YMCA will host a Halloween party at the YMCA Activity Center for children in first to fifth grade. There will be fun with games and activities, plus pizza and drinks. Dress in your scariest or wackiest costumes to win great prizes. Register by Oct. 27 for this "spooktacular" party.


Don't forget, Saturday is the Harvest of Talents for World Hunger. The public is invited -- all ages. There will be great 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.

The event takes place at the Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean St. Doors open at 7 a.m.; auction at 2 p.m.


The Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House is still operating with rave reviews from those who have visited. "Your Final Judgment" is located at 390 Limit St. in Lincoln, next to Modern Brake and CILCO. There are still several dates available to be scared: Oct. 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31. The hours of operation are Friday and Saturday 7-11 p.m. (Halloween 7 p.m.–midnight!), Wednesday and Thursday 7-10 p.m. Admission is $6 ($1 off with canned goods donation). There also are kids' matinees on Saturdays, Oct. 24 and 31, 2-4 p.m., with lights on. Trick-or-treat on the 31st. Admission is $2.


Got a good piece of news, information or something that we can all brag about? If you do, e-mail Mike and let us tell everyone about it. Plus you can win cash. Every submission, whether we use it or not, will get your name in the Close Up grab bag. At the end of the month we will draw a name and someone will get $25 just for dropping us an e-mail. If you wish, we will be happy to donate your winnings to the organization of your choice.

You can contact Mike at mikefak@lincolndailynews.com.

[By MIKE FAK]

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