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September 2009


Nursing HomesTuesday, Sept. 15

Lincoln Writers Club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Writers Club
WHO: Anyone interested in writing or the special presentation
DETAILS: Guest speaker: Jim Croegaert. (http://www.roughstonesmusic.com/)
(See article.)
WHERE:
Alumni Room, Lincoln College dining hall
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Wednesday, Sept. 16

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, Sept. 18

CICBC blood drive
WHO: Logan Correctional Center employees only
DETAILS: For an appointment, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 56, or visit www.cicbc.org.
WHERE: 1096 1350th St.
WHEN: Noon-3 pm

Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival
SPONSOR: Logan County Railsplitting Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.railsplitting.com/
(See article.)

WHERE:
Events at Lincoln Park District Rec Center on Friday
(Festival continues at Logan County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday)
WHEN: 7 pm

Saturday, Sept. 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: 7 am-noon
(Saturdays 7 am-noon and Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm)

Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival
SPONSOR: Logan County Railsplitting Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.railsplitting.com/
(See article.)

WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

Habitat for Humanity playhouse raffle
SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: If you are looking for an early Christmas gift for your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews, drop by the Habitat for Humanity booth at the Railsplitting Festival at the Logan County Fairgrounds. The 6-foot-by-6-foot wooden playhouse built for Habitat by the men of the Atlanta Methodist Church will be on display Saturday and Sunday. Raffle tickets for the playhouse will be available. The drawing for the playhouse will take place at 4 pm Sunday. Habitat will notify the winner. 
WHERE:
Railsplitting Festival at the Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: All day

Sunday, Sept. 20

Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival
SPONSOR: Logan County Railsplitting Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.railsplitting.com/
(See article.)

WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

Habitat for Humanity playhouse raffle
SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: If you are looking for an early Christmas gift for your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews, drop by the Habitat for Humanity booth at the Railsplitting Festival at the Logan County Fairgrounds. The 6-foot-by-6-foot wooden playhouse built for Habitat by the men of the Atlanta Methodist Church will be on display Saturday and Sunday. Raffle tickets for the playhouse will be available. The drawing for the playhouse will take place at 4 pm Sunday. Habitat will notify the winner. 
WHERE:
Railsplitting Festival at the Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: All day

YMCA Biking Blast
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area YMCA
WHO: Ages 18 and up; under 17 must be accompanied by a participating adult
DETAILS: Bike tour for both experienced cyclists and the whole family. The YMCA will provide a well-marked 30- mile course for the longer ride and a five-mile family fun ride with scenic views. The proceeds of this event will go to the Y Scholarship Fund, which helps families in financial need afford Y programs. For more info, visit http://www.lincolnymca.org/BikingBlast.aspx.
 
WHERE: YMCA Activity Center, 719 Wyatt Ave. 
WHEN: Registration at noon, bike raffle at 12:30 pm, followed by the ride

Monday, Sept. 21

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, Sept. 22

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, Sept. 23

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)

Saturday, Sept. 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: 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.)

Cruise-in
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For more information, call 732-3519 or 732-3245.
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 1-4 pm

Sunday, Sept. 27

Together for Lincoln Service Project Day: Round 2
SPONSOR: Together for Lincoln
WHO: Volunteers
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE:
Various project sites

Monday, Sept. 28

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, Sept. 29

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, Sept. 30

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

Youth Advisory Council meeting
SPONSOR: Youth services of Lincoln Public Library District
WHO: Teens
DETAILS: Teens are needed to help plan a teen event night at the Library. Bring a friend. Any local teen may participate. For more information call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex Community Room
WHEN: 3:30 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: 4-6:30 pm
(Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm and Saturdays 7 am-noon)

 

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