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August 2012


July 31-Aug. 5

Logan County Fair
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS:
http://www.logancountyfairil.com/
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: See daily schedules at http://www.logancountyfairil.com/.

Saturday, Aug. 4

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Local vendors with locally grown produce, baked goods, rag rugs, homemade dog biscuits, hand-sewn items, wood signs, jams and jellies, plants. 
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, plants, baked goods and crafts
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Marine Corps League Roadside Cafe
SPONSOR: Marine Corps League
WHO: Public welcome
DETAILS: Pork chop sandwiches, soda and chips.
WHERE: 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 10 am-2 pm

Sunday, Aug. 5

Ernie and Fran Edwards Route 66 International Appreciation Day
SPONSORS: Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County, Kroger of Lincoln and other sponsors
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Route 66 cookout, car show, dedication of restored Pig Hip sign and marker
(See article.) (See publicity.)
WHERE: Pig Hip restaurant site, Broadwell
WHEN: 1-4 pm, with sign dedication at 2 pm and Mill tours at 3 pm

"Neighborhood kids cool-off"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Fire Department
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: White Park
WHEN: 3 pm

Monday, Aug. 6

Christian Village Memory Care Center dedication
SPONSOR: SPONSOR: Christian Homes and Christian Village
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Christian Village, 1507 Seventh St.
WHEN: 10 am

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian Church 
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. To sign up, call Alexis at 241-7545, toll-free at 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 158, or sign up online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org, using group code 60057. Eat before donating, and bring a photo ID.
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

Pale Riders Dance Club
SPONSOR: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756 
WHO: Public welcome
DETAILS: Country western music. Fee per person for every six weeks.
WHERE: Freedom Hall Event Center, 915 Fifth St. 
WHEN: 7-9 pm every Monday

Tuesday, Aug. 7

Workshop for writers
SPONSOR: Lincoln Writer’s Club and Word Weavers Land of Lincoln
WHO: All area writers and would-be writers
DETAILS: Linda L. Allspach Sheehan, originally of Mount Pulaski, will demonstrate how to use online tools to publish a book.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College, Room 104 of Gehlbach Hall, on Hennepin Street
WHEN: 7-8:30 pm

Wednesday, Aug. 8

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Local vendors with locally grown produce, baked goods, rag rugs, homemade dog biscuits, hand-sewn items, wood signs, jams and jellies, plants. 
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, plants, baked goods and crafts
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 3:30-6 pm

Thursday, Aug. 9

Scholastic Book Fair
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Scholastic Book Fair for children and adults. Purchase books for your home libraries and help the public library earn prizes for kids too.
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=lincolnpubliclibrary

WHERE: Library Annex 
WHEN: 9 am-6:30 pm
(Continued on Friday, 9 am-4 pm)

Friday, Aug. 10

Scholastic Book Fair
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Scholastic Book Fair for children and adults. Purchase books for your home libraries and help the public library earn prizes for kids too.|
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=lincolnpubliclibrary

WHERE: Library Annex 
WHEN: 9 am-4 pm.
(Continued from Thursday)

Saturday, Aug. 11

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Local vendors with locally grown produce, baked goods, rag rugs, homemade dog biscuits, hand-sewn items, wood signs, jams and jellies, plants. 
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, plants, baked goods and crafts
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Electronics recycling collection
SPONSOR: Logan County Habitat for Humanity
WHO: Open to public
DETAILS: Year-round electronics recycling on the second Saturday of each month. Accepting working and non-working items including COMPUTER EQUIPMENT such as laptop and desktop personal computers, hard drives, monitors, keyboards, printers, scanners, CD-ROM/DVD/ZIP/tape drives, cords and cables; ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT such as TVs, radios, stereo and game systems, game controls, VCR & DVD players, and cameras; SMALL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT such as phones, copiers, pagers, typewriters, fax machines and calculators. Also accepting SMALL HOUSEHOLD/COUNTERTOP APPLIANCES and aluminum, copper, brass and stainless steel items. For more information, contact the Logan County Habitat for Humanity Office at 732-6412 or visit the website at http://habitatlogan.org/.  
(See article.)

WHERE: Habitat warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Glass recycling collection
SPONSOR: Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Woman's Club and Verallia Saint-Gobain Containers
WHO: Open to public 
DETAILS:  Glass collection on the second Saturday of each month -- May through October. Only container glass (food, beverage containers) will be accepted. Clear glass as well as amber, green and blue will be accepted. Unacceptable items include ceramics, dishware, light bulbs, fluorescent bulbs, window glass and mirrors. FOR SAFETY REASONS, NO BROKEN GLASS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Glass preparation: Rinse containers thoroughly. Remove all metal or plastic lids and rings from the container. Labels may be left on containers.   
Glass will only be accepted on designated collection dates. Collection will be canceled in case of inclement weather. The Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency DOES NOT accept glass at any of its recycling sites.

WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds, main entrance
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Meeting of Logan County Democrats
SPONSOR: Logan County Democrats
WHO: All Logan County Democrats are welcome to attend.
WHERE: Owl's Roost, 427 Pulaski St.
WHEN: 10 am

Test-drive fundraiser
SPONSOR: LCHS Band Boosters, Lincoln Chrysler Dodge & Jeep
WHO: Public
DETAILS: LCHS Band Boosters are again partnering with Dodge for a test-drive fundraiser. The Band Boosters will receive $20 for each licensed driver who test-drives a car. The goal is to raise $3,000. Bring your driver's license and help raise money for the band.
WHERE: Circle drive at LCHS
WHEN: 10 am-1:30 pm

Cruise-in at New Holland
SPONSOR: New Holland Volunteer Firemen
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Cars, trucks, motorcycles, music, 50-50 drawing, door prizes, food by New Holland Fire Department, friends, fun. 
WHERE: Downtown New Holland
WHEN: 4:30-8:30 pm

Monday, Aug. 13

Pale Riders Dance Club
SPONSOR: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756 
WHO: Public welcome
DETAILS: Country western music. Fee per person for every six weeks.
WHERE: Freedom Hall Event Center, 915 Fifth St. 
WHEN: 7-9 pm every Monday

Wednesday, Aug. 15

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Local vendors with locally grown produce, baked goods, rag rugs, homemade dog biscuits, hand-sewn items, wood signs, jams and jellies, plants. 
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, plants, baked goods and crafts
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 3:30-6 pm

Thursday, Aug. 16

Rotary chicken dinner fundraiser
SPONSOR: Lincoln Rotary
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Nelson's grilled half-chicken dinner. Drive-thru. Tickets can be purchased from any Rotarian, by calling the Lincoln/Logan Chamber of Commerce office at 735-2385 or at the chamber office.
WHERE: Pick up meals at the parking lot next to the Farm Bureau building, corner of Pulaski and McLean streets
WHEN: 4-6:30 pm

Friday, Aug. 17

Diabetes support group
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: People with diabetes mellitus. Family members, friends and caregivers also welcome.
DETAILS: Topic: "Beating the Heat." Free meeting. No registration required. For more information, call Jennifer DiPasquale at 217-605-5535 or e-mail her at diabetes@almh.org.
WHERE: ALMH, Wombacher Room
WHEN: 11 am

Dinner lecture: "Elephants in Lincoln ... The Mammoth Discovery"
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: Guest lecturer: Dennis Campbell, Lincoln College science professor. Call 217-947-2238 for reservations, then go to www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org for a reservation form.
Reservation forms may also be picked up at Horsefeathers in Elkhart.
(See article.) (See latest article.)
WHERE: Wild Hare Cafe, Elkhart
WHEN: 5:30 pm

Saturday, Aug. 18

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Local vendors with locally grown produce, baked goods, rag rugs, homemade dog biscuits, hand-sewn items, wood signs, jams and jellies, plants. 
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, plants, baked goods and crafts
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Waynesville Fall Fling
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Breakfast at the Methodist Church, pet show, inflatables, music, carnival games and food throughout the day, along with townwide back-to-school garage sales. The theme for the afternoon parade will be “Waynestock 2012.”
WHERE: Waynesville
WHEN: Activities all day. Parade at 3 pm.

Dog wash
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up.)
WHERE: AutoZone, 1206 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 10 am-1 pm

Ice cream social
SPONSOR: Atlanta United Methodist Church
WHO: Everyone is invited
DETAILS: Hot chicken sandwiches, ham sandwiches, and a variety of ice cream, homemade pies and cakes will be served. Free-will offering will be accepted.
WHERE: Atlanta UMC, corner of Second and Race streets, one block west of the Red Wing bowling alley, Atlanta
WHEN: 4-7 pm

Monday, Aug. 20

Pale Riders Dance Club
SPONSOR: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756 
WHO: Public welcome
DETAILS: Country western music. Fee per person for every six weeks.
WHERE: Freedom Hall Event Center, 915 Fifth St. 
WHEN: 7-9 pm every Monday

Wednesday, Aug. 22

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Local vendors with locally grown produce, baked goods, rag rugs, homemade dog biscuits, hand-sewn items, wood signs, jams and jellies, plants. 
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, plants, baked goods and crafts
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 3:30-6 pm

Aug. 24-26

Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln and Logan County Airport

Saturday, Aug. 25

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Local vendors with locally grown produce, baked goods, rag rugs, homemade dog biscuits, hand-sewn items, wood signs, jams and jellies, plants. 
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, plants, baked goods and crafts
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Annual used book sale
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Public
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library, basement of Carnegie Building
WHEN: 9 am-5 pm

Marine Corps League Roadside Cafe
SPONSOR: Marine Corps League
WHO: Public welcome
DETAILS: Pork chop sandwiches, soda and chips.
WHERE: 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 10 am-2 pm

Sunday, Aug. 26

Annual used book sale
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Public
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library, basement of Carnegie Building
WHEN: 10 am-2 pm

Car show
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://railsplitterantiqueautoclub.webs.com/events.htm
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 1-4 pm

Dance Club
SPONSOR: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756
WHO: Public welcome
DETAILS: Donna Weghorst. Fee reduced for members.
WHERE: Freedom Hall Event Center, 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 6:30-9:30 pm

Monday, Aug. 27

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Holy Family Church
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. To sign up, call Alexis at 241-7545 or online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org, using group code 60057. Eat before donating, and bring a photo ID.
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

Pale Riders Dance Club
SPONSOR: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756 
WHO: Public welcome
DETAILS: Country western music. Fee per person for every six weeks.
WHERE: Freedom Hall Event Center, 915 Fifth St. 
WHEN: 7-9 pm every Monday

Wednesday, Aug. 29

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Local vendors with locally grown produce, baked goods, rag rugs, homemade dog biscuits, hand-sewn items, wood signs, jams and jellies, plants. 
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, plants, baked goods and crafts
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 3:30-6 pm
 

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