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October 2011


Nursing Homes

Saturday, Oct. 1

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

Household electronics recycling collection
SPONSOR: Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency in partnership with Vintage Tech Recyclers
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free collection of household electronics -- computer, entertainment and small business equipment -- for recycling.
(See article.)
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds. Use Main Gate.
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Car Show at The Mill
SPONSOR: Lincoln Railsplitter Antique Auto Club, in conjunction with the Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: All proceeds go toward restoration of The Mill.
(See article.) (See publicity.)
WHERE: The Mill, 738 S. Washington
WHEN: 11 am-3 pm

Monday, Oct. 3

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: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

Wednesday, Oct. 5

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, Oct. 6

Art and craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Ages 8-12 years 
DETAILS: Thursday sessions through Oct. 27. Advance registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 to register. 
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Saul Nache concert
SPONSOR: Open Table Concert Series
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Concert proceeds will be shared with the Lincoln/Logan Food Pantry.
(See article.)
WHERE: Chad's Blind, 1230 Fifth St.
WHEN: Doors open at 6:30 pm, concert at 7 pm

Friday, Oct. 7

Elkhart dinner-lecture
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Anyone, by reservation
DETAILS: Topic: "Bats! The Facts and Myths About Our Famous (Infamous?) Flying Mammals." Reservations due Oct. 3. See www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org.
(See article.)

WHERE: Wild Hare Café, 104 Gov. Oglesby St., Elkhart
WHEN: 5:30 pm dinner, 7-8 p.m. lecture

Saturday, Oct. 8

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

Confidential paper shredding and hard drive destruction
SPONSORS: State Bank of Lincoln and Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.) 
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds. Use Main Gate entrance.
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Glass recycling collection
SPONSORS: Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Junior Woman's Club, Verallia Saint-Gobain Containers and the Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Last monthly glass recycling collection of the year. The Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency does not accept glass at any of its recycling sites.
Accepting only container glass that originally contained either a food or beverage product. Clear glass as well as amber, green and blue will be accepted. Unacceptable items include ceramic pieces, dishware, light bulbs, fluorescent lights, window glass and mirrors. For safety reasons, no broken glass will be accepted.
Glass preparation: Rinse containers thoroughly. Remove any metal or plastic lids and rings from the container. Labels may be left on containers.
The agency reserves the right to refuse any glass not meeting preparation or recycling guidelines. Collection will be canceled in case of inclement weather.
(See article.)
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds. Use Main Gate entrance.
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Toys for Tots Cruise-In
SPONSOR: New Holland Fire Department
WHO: Public
DETAILS: There will be cars, trucks, motorcycles, 50-50 drawing, door prizes and music. Food by the New Holland firemen. Cruisers are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy. All proceeds go to Toys for Tots. 
WHERE: Downtown New Holland
WHEN: 1-4 pm

Sunday, Oct. 9

Vin Fiz landing anniversary
SPONSOR: KCB Library Museum
WHO: Everyone is welcome
DETAILS: Celebration marking 100 years since the landing of the Vin Fiz in Hinck's field in Middletown. Come see photos and learn a little history about the first transcontinental flight. Refreshments will be served.
WHERE: 101 S. Clinton, Middletown
WHEN: 2-4 pm

Musical Offering for World Hunger
SPONSOR: Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church sanctuary, 204 N. McLean
WHEN: 2:30 pm

Tuesday, Oct. 11

Lincoln Writers Club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Writers Club
WHO: All are welcome
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: Alumni Room at Lincoln College dining hall
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Wednesday, Oct. 12

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, Oct. 13

Art and craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Ages 8-12 years 
DETAILS: Thursday sessions through Oct. 27. Advance registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 to register. 
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Public meeting on health park
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Public meeting for anyone interested in presenting ideas for the proposed health park at former ALMH site.
(See article.)
WHERE: Central School cafeteria
WHEN: 7 pm

Saturday, Oct. 15

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

Moving Forward 5K
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Registered runners and walkers
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Edward R. Madigan State Park
WHEN: 7:30 am sign-in; 9 am start

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

Germanfest
SPONSOR: St. John United Church of Christ
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.) (See publicity.)
WHERE: 204 Seventh St.
WHEN: Market Strasse, 10 am-3 pm; German meal, hot dog meal, Alley Kats band, 11 am-3 pm

Tailgating for our Community
SPONSOR: United Way of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: United Way fundraiser.
(See article.) (Ticket order form)
WHERE: Lincoln Banquet Center, 201 Madigan Drive
WHEN: 6 pm

Tuesday, Oct. 18

Monthly meeting of breast cancer support group
SPONSOR: Logan County Breast Cancer Support
WHO: Breast cancer survivors and those who love them
DETAILS: This is especially for those who may have felt uncomfortable about dinner meetings. Please attend for frank discussion of breast cancer realities and possibilities. 
WHERE: Wombacher Room, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHEN: 7 pm

Thursday, Oct. 20

Art and craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Ages 8-12 years 
DETAILS: Thursday sessions through Oct. 27. Advance registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 to register. 
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Saturday, Oct. 22

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

Thursday, Oct. 27

Art and craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Ages 8-12 years 
DETAILS: Final session in a fall series on Thursdays. Advance registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 to register. 
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Saturday, Oct. 29

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

Christian Village fall festival and open house
SPONSOR: The Christian Village & Auxiliary
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Annual craft sale, bake sale and flea market. Games for the whole family and great door prizes. Inflatable jumper for the kids, 11 am-2 pm. Stop by for the Railsplitter antique car show, fire truck or live music. Chili or pork chop meal, 11 am-2 pm.
WHERE: The Christian Village, senior apartment building, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN: 9 am-2 pm

 

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