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October 2011


Nursing HomesWednesday, 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

March and rally in support of Logan Correctional Center
SPONSORS: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce, Local 2073 of the AFSCME Council 31 union, and the Lincoln & Logan County Development Partnership
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.) (See latest article.)
WHERE: 1555 Fifth St. to courthouse square
WHEN: 4 pm

Swiss steak dinner
SPONSOR: VFW Post and Auxiliary 1756
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Serving upstairs. Handicap ramp on east side of building. Carryouts available. To call ahead: 217-737-9590.
WHERE: Freedom Hall Event Center, 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 4:30-7 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

Zumbathon
SPONSORS: Local businesses
DETAILS: Event is hosted by Janell Woolard to benefit Genesis Ministries Project.
(See article.)
WHERE: Laughlin Center, Lincoln Christian University
WHEN: 9 am-noon

4-H Find Out Party
SPONSOR: Logan County 4-H
WHO: Ages 8-12
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: U of I Extension building, northwest corner of Logan County Fairgrounds.
WHEN: 10 am-noon

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

Hartem Fall Carnival
SPONSOR: Hartem Community Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: There will be games such as bingo, a cake walk, a silent auction filled with wonderful donations from the community as well as several Logan County businesses, and choice of a pork chop or hot dog meal. All are welcome to join the Hartem Community Club for this fun-filled, family-friendly event.
WHERE: Hartsburg-Emden Elementary School, 309 Market St., Emden
WHEN: 3-6 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

Monday, Oct. 17

Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society program
SPONSOR: Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society
WHO: Everyone welcome
DETAILS: Topic: Repairing tombstones. John Heider of Monticello will speak and give a PowerPoint presentation.
WHERE: 114 N. Chicago St.
WHEN: 6:30 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

Friday, Oct. 21

Lincoln College World Series of Trivia
SPONSOR: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Iota Chi chapter
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College, Meyer-Evans Student Center
WHEN: 6:30 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

Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Proceeds to International Disaster Emergency Service
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean
WHEN: Doors open 7 am. Auction at 2 pm.

Risen Son Praise Band
SPONSOR: St. John's Lutheran Church, Hartsburg
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Come and enjoy the fellowship and listen to a great praise band. All are invited. Light refreshments will be served afterward in the church basement. 
WHERE: Washington and Pine streets, Hartsburg
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Wednesday, Oct. 26

Drive-thru pork chop dinner fundraiser
SPONSOR: Sons of American Legion, Post 263
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Pork chop dinner includes mashed potatoes and gravy, corn and bread. Ticket deadline: Friday, Oct. 21. Buy tickets at The Courier, 2101 Woodlawn Road; Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.; Investment Center and State Bank of Lincoln Sangamon Branch, 111 W. Sangamon. Proceeds benefit breast cancer awareness in Logan County.
WHERE: American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: 4:30-7 pm

Public hearing on potential closure of Logan Correctional Center
SPONSOR: Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.ilga.gov/commission/cgfa2006/upload/10262011meetingNotice.pdf
WHERE: Chapel auditorium at Lincoln Christian University, 100 Campus View Drive
WHEN: 5 pm

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

Trick or treat at Maple Ridge
SPONSOR: Maple Ridge Care Centre
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: 2202 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: 5:30-6:30 pm only

Halloween FunFest
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnparkdistrict.com/Special-Events/Halloween-FunFest
(See publicity.)
WHERE: 1400 Primm Road, indoor tennis courts
WHEN: 6:30-8:30 pm

Christopher Williams concert
SPONSOR: Open Table Concert Series
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Chad's Blind, 1230 Fifth St.
WHEN: 7 pm

Saturday, Oct. 29

Pancake and sausage breakfast
SPONSOR: First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Annual event.
WHERE: 110 Broadway
WHEN: 7 am-1 pm

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

Chili and soup supper
SPONSOR: Middletown United Methodist Church
WHO: Everyone is welcome
DETAILS: Annual chili and soup supper with a country store including crafts and baked goods.
WHERE: 407 Seventh St., Middletown 
WHEN: 4-7 pm

Sunday, Oct. 30

Habitat house blessing and dedication
SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Habitat for Humanity invites the community to a house blessing and dedication of the home of the family of Eric and Teresa Baker. The Bakers will receive the keys to their new home. 
WHERE: 1419 N. McLean St.
WHEN: 1:30 pm

 

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