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September 2009
 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)
Golf outing
SPONSOR:
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO:
Teams of four
DETAILS:
All proceeds will benefit the 26th annual Harvest of Talents for
World Hunger. If you do not have an entire team, contact Dean Kukuck
at 217-737-9235. There are usually others who need to fill out a
team as well. Men, women, boys and girls are all welcome. No need to
be an excellent golfer. This could be your first team
effort. Participants just need to be good sports and want to have
fun with friends while raising funds to feed hungry people.
Reservations and registration needed by Sept. 17. Contact Dean
Kukuck at 217-737-9235 or 217-732-7618 (office).
WHERE:
North Greens Golf Course, Atlanta
WHEN:
8 am tee-off
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)
Friday, Sept. 25
Walk for ALS kickoff
SPONSOR:
ALS Worldwide/Michelle Conrady-Brown
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
We are kicking off our Walk for ALS. We will have drink and food
specials, 50-50 drawing, T-shirts for sale and great fun.
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Chad's Blind
WHEN:
3:30-8:30 pm
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)
Elkhart Hill historical tours
SPONSOR:
Elkhart Historical Society
WHO:
Public, by reservation
DETAILS:
http://www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org/
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Tours leave from downtown Elkhart
WHEN:
9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Walk for ALS
SPONSOR:
ALS Worldwide/Michelle Conrady-Brown
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Kickapoo Creek Park
WHEN:
10 am
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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