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July 2010


Nursing HomesTuesday, July 6

Little Listeners Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 6 months through 2 years
DETAILS: Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex 
WHEN: 10 am

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS: Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex 
WHEN: 2 pm

Wednesday, July 7

Little Listeners Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 6 months through 2 years
DETAILS: Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex 
WHEN: 10 am

Red Cross blood drive
SPONSOR: American Red Cross
WHO: Public
DETAILS: "Christmas in July" blood drive. For an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or go to www.redcrossblood.org. All presenting donors will be entered into a raffle to win a free pair of tickets for the Cubs vs. Cardinals game on Sept. 25 at Wrigley Field.
WHERE:
Lincoln Sports Complex, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: Noon-5 pm

Craft class
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 8-12 years
DETAILS: Advance registration is required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex 
WHEN: 2-3 pm

Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market of Lincoln
WHO: Public
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 3:30-6 pm

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Open-air market offering fresh local produce, baked goods, crafts, dog biscuits and roasted coffee beans. Special events and entertainment throughout the season.
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 4-6:30 pm

Thursday, July 8

Magician Rick Eugene
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Families
DETAILS: Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex 
WHEN: 10-11 am

Friday, July 9

Cruise-in
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club and Main Street Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For more information, call 217-732-3519 or 217-737-8494.
Visit http://railsplitterantiqueautoclub.webs.com/.

WHERE: Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 5-9 pm

Saturday, July 10

Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market of Lincoln
WHO: Public
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Open-air market offering fresh local produce, baked goods, crafts, dog biscuits and roasted coffee beans. Special events and entertainment throughout the season.
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 7 am-noon 

Glass recycling
SPONSOR: Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Junior Woman's Club, Saint-Gobain Containers and the Logan County Fair Association 
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Only container glass (food-beverage) will be accepted. Clear glass, as well as amber, green and blue will be accepted. Unacceptable items include ceramics, dishware, light bulbs, fluorescent lights, window glass and mirrors.
Glass preparation: Rinse container thoroughly. Remove all metal or plastic lids and rings from the container. Labels may be left on containers. The glass recycling program reserves the right to reject any glass that does not meet preparation guidelines. For safety reasons, no broken glass will be accepted.
Glass will be accepted only on designated collection dates. Collection will be canceled in event of inclement weather. The Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency does not accept glass at any of its recycling sites.
For more information on local recycling efforts, visit the Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency at www.co.logan.il.us -- select "Joint Solid Waste Agency." 
(See article.)

WHERE:
New location! Logan County Fairgrounds. Use Main Gate entrance off Postville Drive.
WHEN: 9 am-noon
(Second Saturday of each month from May to October)

Cosmic bowling fundraiser
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Unlimited bowling and free shoe rental. Raffle and 50/50. Call Kim Frizzell, 217-871-4940, to purchase tickets. 
WHERE:
Logan Lanes, 1700 Fifth St.
WHEN: 6-8 pm

Sunday, July 11

Summer band concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Lincoln Area Summer Band. Fourth and final summer band concert, honoring veterans and active members of the armed forces.
WHERE:
Latham Park
WHEN: 7 pm

Monday, July 12

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS: Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex 
WHEN: 2 pm

Tuesday, July 13

Little Listeners Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 6 months through 2 years
DETAILS: Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex 
WHEN: 10 am

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS: Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex 
WHEN: 2 pm

Lincoln Writers Club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Writers Club
WHO: Anyone interested in writing
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE:
Alumni Room, Lincoln College dining hall
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Wednesday, July 14

Little Listeners Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 6 months through 2 years
DETAILS: Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex 
WHEN: 10 am

Craft class
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 8-12 years
DETAILS: Advance registration is required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex 
WHEN: 2-3 pm

Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market of Lincoln
WHO: Public
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 3:30-6 pm

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Open-air market offering fresh local produce, baked goods, crafts, dog biscuits and roasted coffee beans. Special events and entertainment throughout the season.
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 4-6:30 pm

Thursday, July 15

"Wild Weather" program
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Families
DETAILS: Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Carnegie Building, Pegram Room, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 10-11 am

Friday, July 16

Ales for Tails
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: Adults (minimum age 21)
DETAILS: Beer and wine tasting, food, music by Shiftin' Gears, door prizes, raffle, 50/50 drawing, and fun, all while helping the animals of Logan County. Second annual fundraiser. For tickets or more information, call 732-1979 or 732-4805. Must be 21 to attend.
WHERE:
Chad's Blind, 1230 Fifth St.
WHEN: 6-10 pm

Saturday, July 17

Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market of Lincoln
WHO: Public
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Open-air market offering fresh local produce, baked goods, crafts, dog biscuits and roasted coffee beans. Special events and entertainment throughout the season.
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 7 am-noon 

Monday, July 19

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS: Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex 
WHEN: 2 pm

Tuesday, July 20

Little Listeners Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 6 months through 2 years
DETAILS: Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex 
WHEN: 10 am

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS: Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex 
WHEN: 2 pm

Wednesday, July 21

Little Listeners Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 6 months through 2 years
DETAILS: Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex 
WHEN: 10 am

Red Cross blood drive
SPONSOR: American Red Cross
WHO: Public
DETAILS: "Christmas in July" blood drive. For an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or go to www.redcrossblood.org. All presenting donors will be entered into a raffle to win a free pair of tickets for the Cubs vs. Cardinals game on Sept. 25 at Wrigley Field.
WHERE:
Lincoln Sports Complex, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: Noon-5 pm

Craft class
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 8-12 years
DETAILS: Advance registration is required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex 
WHEN: 2-3 pm

Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market of Lincoln
WHO: Public
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 3:30-6 pm

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Open-air market offering fresh local produce, baked goods, crafts, dog biscuits and roasted coffee beans. Special events and entertainment throughout the season.
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 4-6:30 pm

Thursday, July 22

Presentation of resources for seniors
SPONSOR: Senior Issues Task Force
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free. Learn about the resources available today for our local seniors. Many agencies will be present and able to answer your questions. Refreshments and door prizes provided. Free lunch provided after the event.
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 10 am-noon

Saturday, July 24

Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market of Lincoln
WHO: Public
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Open-air market offering fresh local produce, baked goods, crafts, dog biscuits and roasted coffee beans. Special events and entertainment throughout the season.
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 7 am-noon 

Dog wash
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: Public

Wednesday, July 28

Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market of Lincoln
WHO: Public
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 3:30-6 pm

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Open-air market offering fresh local produce, baked goods, crafts, dog biscuits and roasted coffee beans. Special events and entertainment throughout the season.
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 4-6:30 pm

Saturday, July 31

Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market of Lincoln
WHO: Public
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Open-air market offering fresh local produce, baked goods, crafts, dog biscuits and roasted coffee beans. Special events and entertainment throughout the season.
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 7 am-noon 

 

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