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July 2011


Nursing HomesTuesday, July 12

Lincoln Writers Club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Writers Club
WHO: All writers welcome
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Alumni Room, Lincoln College dining hall
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Wednesday, July 13

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.wachterfarms.com/
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Thursday, July 14

Nitro Joe program
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Families with school-age children 
DETAILS: Nitro Joe is back by popular demand with science experiments that really astound. Registration required. Call 732-5732 starting July 7.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Craft class
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Ages 8 and up 
DETAILS: Classes on Thursdays, June 9-July 21. Space is limited. Call 732-5732 no more than one week prior to each class. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 2 pm

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Central Illinois Community Blood Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: To schedule an appointment, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 118, or sign up through www.cicbc.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.
WHERE: Elkhart Christian Church, 113 S. Gillett, Elkhart
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Friday, July 15

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Central Illinois Community Blood Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: To schedule an appointment, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 118, or sign up through www.cicbc.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.
WHERE: Farmers Bank of Mount Pulaski, 130 S. Washington, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Summer reading program at Middletown
SPONSOR: KCB Library Museum
WHO: Children of all ages
DETAILS: The summer reading program includes story time, crafts and refreshments. Future sessions are on July 22 and Aug. 5 and 12.
WHERE: KCB Library Museum in Middletown
WHEN: 10-11 am

Ales for Tails
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Annual fundraiser
(See article.)
WHERE: Chad's Blind, 1230 Fifth St.
WHEN: 6-10 pm

Saturday, July 16

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.wachterfarms.com/
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market, Lincoln
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market, Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Baked goods, vegetables, fruits as they mature and crafts.
WHERE: Latham Park, downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Monday, July 18

Meeting with Abe and Mary Todd Lincoln program
SPONSOR: Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society
WHO: Community invited to see this special program
DETAILS: Abe and Mary Todd Lincoln, presented by Gary and Carol Simpkins. Refreshments include Mary Todd's favorite cake. Free admission.
WHERE: Lincoln Woman's Club building, 230 N. McLean St.
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Wednesday, July 20

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.wachterfarms.com/
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Pork barbecue
SPONSOR: First Presbyterian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
Proceeds to local charities.
WHERE: First Presbyterian Church, 301 Pekin
WHEN: 5-7:30 pm

Thursday, July 21

Magician Richard Landry
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Everyone
DETAILS: Registration required. Call 732-5732 starting July 14.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Craft class
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Ages 8 and up 
DETAILS: Classes on Thursdays, June 9-July 21. Space is limited. Call 732-5732 no more than one week prior to each class. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 2 pm

Friday, July 22

Summer reading program at Middletown
SPONSOR: KCB Library Museum
WHO: Children of all ages
DETAILS: The summer reading program includes story time, crafts and refreshments. Future sessions are on Aug. 5 and 12.
WHERE: KCB Library Museum in Middletown
WHEN: 10-11 am

Cemetery walk
SPONSOR: Emden Historical Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Bethel Cemetery
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Saturday, July 23

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.wachterfarms.com/
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market, Lincoln
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market, Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Baked goods, vegetables, fruits as they mature and crafts.
WHERE: Latham Park, downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Cemetery walk
SPONSOR: Emden Historical Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Bethel Cemetery
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Ice cream social and musical entertainment
SPONSOR: St. John's Lutheran Church in Hartsburg
WHO: Congregation and guests
DETAILS: Everyone is invited to join us for an ice cream social and entertainment by the Central Illinois Banjo Club of Morton. Please bring your lawn chairs. The band will play on the front steps of the church -- weather permitting. Band plays at 7 pm and ice cream to follow.
WHERE: Washington and Pine streets, Hartsburg
WHEN: 7 pm to ?

Sunday-Thursday, July 24-28

Jefferson Street Vacation Bible School
SPONSOR: Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO: Preschool through eighth grade
DETAILS: PandaMania VBS. Preschool must preregister. Sixth through eighth grade have a unique VBS called "WILD."
https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/jeffstreet/gpgs/Home.aspx

WHERE: Jefferson Street Christian Church, 1700 N. Jefferson St.
WHEN: 6-8:30 pm

Wednesday, July 27

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.wachterfarms.com/
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Saturday, July 30

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.wachterfarms.com/
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market, Lincoln
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market, Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Baked goods, vegetables, fruits as they mature and crafts.
WHERE: Latham Park, downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Movie in the Park
SPONSOR: Lincoln Junior Woman's Club
WHO: Public
WHERE: Melrose Park
WHEN: 8:30 pm

 

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