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October 2009


Saturday, Oct. 3

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)

Holy Family Parish Fall Festival
SPONSOR: Holy Family Parish
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Ethnic foods, inflatables, silent auction, 50-50 drawing, karaoke, basket raffle, parties for sale, children's games, pumpkin carving contest, bags tournament
WHERE:
Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 N. Limit
WHEN: 4-8:30 pm

Sunday, Oct. 4

New Holland firemen's breakfast
SPONSOR: New Holland Volunteer Firemen 
WHO: Public
DETAILS: The menu will include bacon, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, and french toast. All proceeds will go to the New Holland Volunteer Firemen. Price is a donation. 
WHERE: New Holland Fire Department
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Logan County CROP Walk
SPONSOR: Logan County CROP
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE:
Kickapoo Creek Park
WHEN: 1:30 pm

Monday, Oct. 5

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. 6

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. 7

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. 8

"The Curious Savage"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For tickets, call 217-732-3168, ext. 2224.
(See article.)

WHERE:
Earl C Hargrove Chapel
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Friday, Oct. 9

"The Curious Savage"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For tickets, call 217-732-3168, ext. 2224.
(See article.)

WHERE:
Earl C Hargrove Chapel
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Saturday, Oct. 10

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)

Glass recycling
SPONSOR: Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Junior Woman's Club, Saint-Gobain Containers, Lincoln Walmart
WHO: Open to public
DETAILS: Only container glass (must have contained either a food or beverage) will be accepted. Clear glass, amber, green and blue will be accepted. Unacceptable items include ceramics, dishware, light bulbs, fluorescent lights, window glass and mirrors. Glass will be accepted only on designated collection dates. The Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency does not accept glass at any of its recycling sites. For safety reasons, no broken glass will be accepted.
Glass preparation: Rinse containers. Remove all plastic or metal caps and rings from the container. Labels may be left on containers. The Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency reserves the right to refuse any glass that does not meet preparation guidelines.
Collection will be canceled in case of inclement weather.

WHERE:
Lincoln Walmart Supercenter parking lot
WHEN: 9 am-noon
(Second Saturday, May-October)

Habitat fundraiser: rib-eye and pork chop sandwiches
SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: You can eat a delicious rib-eye or pork chop sandwich and support Habitat for Humanity. Satisfy your hunger and support a good cause.
WHERE:
Lincoln IGA parking lot 
WHEN: 10 am-3 pm

Cruise-in at The Mill
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Live music. Food. For more information, call 732-3519 or 732-3245.
WHERE:
738 S. Washington St., Lincoln
WHEN: 11 am-3 pm

"The Curious Savage"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For tickets, call 217-732-3168, ext. 2224.
(See article.)

WHERE:
Earl C Hargrove Chapel
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, Oct. 11

YMCA Biking Blast
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area YMCA
WHO: Families and biking enthusiasts
DETAILS: Well-marked five-mile and 30-mile routes
WHERE:
Start at YMCA Activity Center, Wyatt Avenue
WHEN: 12:30 pm
(Rescheduled from September)

Orientation meeting for Habitat applicants
SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Steve Allen will share information about the Habitat homeownership program and qualifications for acceptance into the program. Applications will be available for those who wish to fill one out. 
WHERE:
1028 N. College, Community Room
WHEN: 1:30 pm

Monday, Oct. 12

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. 13

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. 14

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. 15

Child ID Day
SPONSOR: Youth services of Lincoln Public Library District
WHO: Children ages 3-13
DETAILS: A partnership with the Lincoln Police Department to provide emergency identification packets to parents. A police officer will take digital fingerprints and photo. No charge. Must bring child's date of birth and Social Security number. Completed packets are kept by the parent.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 4-6 pm

Saturday, Oct. 17

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)

Monday, Oct. 19

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. 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)

Saturday, Oct. 24

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)

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)

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

 

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