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September 2010


Nursing HomesWednesday, Sept. 15

Original Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR: Original 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, Sept. 16

"Spark That Brain"
SPONSOR: The Christian Village and Alzheimer's Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Do you often wonder why you are getting so distracted and forgetful? If you want to have fun while learning more about your memory, this is an interactive program you don't want to miss! No charge for the program. Please register at 217-732-2189. For more information, ask for Marcia Cook. Refreshments available. 
WHERE:
The Christian Village Senior Apartments, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN: 6-7 pm

Parent workshop
SPONSOR: Healthy Families Task Force of the Healthy Communities Partnership
DETAILS: Topic: "Raising Responsible Kids." Presenter: Patti Faughn. Free workshop with preregistration required. To register, call Community Child Care Connection at 1-800-676-2805, ext. 8225.
(See article.)
WHERE:
2018 N. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 6:30-8:30 pm

Friday, Sept. 17

Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival
Civil War Ball

SPONSOR:
Logan County Railsplitting Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.railsplitting.com/
(See article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District Rec Center, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 7-10 pm

Saturday, Sept. 18

Original Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR: Original 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 

Bake sale
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: Kroger's main entrance
WHEN: 9 am-1 pm 

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

WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

Captain Bogardus Trap Shoot
DETAILS: Muzzleloader trap shoot, old-time firearm trap shoot, modern firearm trap shoot. For more information, call 217-735-3212.
(See article.)

WHERE:
Lincoln Sportsman Club
WHEN: 12:15 pm

Honest Abe Barbeque Cook-off
SPONSOR: Main Street Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE:
On the square, downtown Lincoln
 

Sunday, Sept. 19

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

WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

Monday, Sept. 20

Lincoln Land Men's Fellowship meeting
WHERE: Lincoln Christian University, Henderson Hall 
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Tuesday, Sept. 21

Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District 
WHO: Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS: stories, finger plays, nursery rhymes, music. Registration is required for accurate planning. Call Youth Services Department, 732-5732. 
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am
(Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 3)

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District 
WHO: Children 6-12 months old
DETAILS: Stories, movement, crafts. Registration is required for accurate planning. Call Youth Services Department, 732-5732. 
WHERE: Library Annex Community Room
WHEN: 3:30-4:15 pm
(Tuesdays through Nov. 2)

Wednesday, Sept. 22

Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District 
WHO: Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS: stories, finger plays, nursery rhymes, music. Registration is required for accurate planning. Call Youth Services Department, 732-5732. 
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am
(Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 3)

Beginning Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District 
WHO: Children 3-4 years old
DETAILS: Stories, puppets, music, movement, crafts, finger plays. Registration is required for accurate planning. Call Youth Services Department, 732-5732. 
WHERE: Library Annex Community Room
WHEN: 10 am
(Wednesdays through Nov. 3)

Original Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR: Original 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, Sept. 23

Craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District 
WHO: Children ages 8-12 years
DETAILS: Each class requires a registration for accurate planning of materials. Call the Youth Services Department, 732-5732.   
WHERE: Library Annex Community Room
WHEN: 3:30-4:30 pm
(Thursdays through Oct. 28)

Parent workshop
SPONSOR: Healthy Families Task Force of the Healthy Communities Partnership
DETAILS: Topic: "Getting the Bully by the Horns." Presenter: Jade Utsler. Free workshop with preregistration required. To register, call Community Child Care Connection at 1-800-676-2805, ext. 8225.
(See article.)
WHERE:
2018 N. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 6:30-8:30 pm

Friday, Sept. 24

Dinner lecture presentation
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: Genealogy program, "What's in a Name?" presented by Mike Starasta
(See article.)

WHERE:
Wild Hare Café, 104 Gov. Oglesby St., Elkhart
WHEN: Dinner at 5:30 pm, program 7-8 pm

Saturday, Sept. 25

Original Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR: Original 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

Historic Elkhart Hill tours
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE:
Elkhart
WHEN: 9:30 am and 1:30 pm

Museum Day
SPONSOR: Lincoln Heritage Museum and the Smithsonian
WHO: Public
DETAILS: In partnership with the Smithsonian, the Lincoln Heritage Museum will offer special events for “Museum Day.” Rare Lincoln artifacts and “The Town is Yours,” an exhibit of historic photos of the city of Lincoln, will be on display. A children’s activity room will have games, activities and crafts for younger visitors. As guests enjoy the museum, they can sample Mary Lincoln's white almond cake. Each visitor will receive a small attendance gift for attending the event.
(See article.)

WHERE:
Lincoln Heritage Museum, 300 Keokuk St.
WHEN: Noon-5 pm

Mannafest: Harvest of the Bands
SPONSOR: Harvest of Talents
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean
WHEN: 1-11 pm

Cruise-in
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club and Main Street Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://railsplitterantiqueautoclub.webs.com/events.htm
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 5-9 pm

Sunday, Sept. 26

Together for Lincoln Service Project Day: Round 3
SPONSOR: Together for Lincoln
WHO: Volunteers
DETAILS: (See June 26 article.) (See Aug. 4 article.)
WHERE: Project sites

Community worship service
SPONSOR: Together for Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian University Chapel
WHEN: 7 pm

Tuesday, Sept. 28

Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District 
WHO: Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS: stories, finger plays, nursery rhymes, music. Registration is required for accurate planning. Call Youth Services Department, 732-5732. 
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am
(Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 3)

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District 
WHO: Children 6-12 months old
DETAILS: Stories, movement, crafts. Registration is required for accurate planning. Call Youth Services Department, 732-5732. 
WHERE: Library Annex Community Room
WHEN: 3:30-4:15 pm
(Tuesdays through Nov. 2)

Wednesday, Sept. 29

Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District 
WHO: Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS: stories, finger plays, nursery rhymes, music. Registration is required for accurate planning. Call Youth Services Department, 732-5732. 
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am
(Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 3)

Beginning Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District 
WHO: Children 3-4 years old
DETAILS: Stories, puppets, music, movement, crafts, finger plays. Registration is required for accurate planning. Call Youth Services Department, 732-5732. 
WHERE: Library Annex Community Room
WHEN: 10 am
(Wednesdays through Nov. 3)

Original Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR: Original 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, Sept. 30

Craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District 
WHO: Children ages 8-12 years
DETAILS: Each class requires a registration for accurate planning of materials. Call the Youth Services Department, 732-5732.   
WHERE: Library Annex Community Room
WHEN: 3:30-4:30 pm
(Thursdays through Oct. 28)

Presentation of economic development plan
SPONSOR: Lincoln & Logan County Development Partnership
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian University
WHEN: 6-8 pm

 

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