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August 2012


Friday, Aug. 24

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
WHEN: (See schedule.)

Festival kickoff parade
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Parade route goes from Wyatt and Kickapoo to the Logan County Airport.
WHEN: Parade lineup at 2:30 pm; parade starts at 3:30 pm.

Craft fair and flea market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx
(See article.) (See another article.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 3-6 pm

The Art of Wine
DETAILS: An Illinois wine-tasting event
WHERE: Kickapoo Street, downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 5-9 pm

Balloon launches
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx
WHERE: Logan County Airport
WHEN: 6 pm

Balloon glow
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx
WHERE: Logan County Airport
WHEN: Dusk

Saturday, Aug. 25

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
WHEN: (See schedule.)

Balloon fly-in
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx
(See article.)
WHERE: Logan County Airport
WHEN: 6:30 am

Bike Blast Ride
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area YMCA, with ride sponsors Fitness Balance and Bassi Construction
WHO: Public, by registration
DETAILS: Choice of routes: five, 15 and 30 miles.
http://www.lincolnymca.org/Healthy-Living.aspx
WHERE: Start at YMCA Activity Center,  719 Wyatt Ave.
WHEN: 8 am registration, 8:30 am ride

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: South Kickapoo Street, in front of Lincoln Theater
WHEN: 8 am-4 pm

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
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library, basement of Carnegie Building
WHEN: 9 am-5 pm

39th annual Fine Art Fair
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 10 am-5 pm

Craft fair and flea market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx
(See article.) (See another article.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 10 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

The Art of Wine
DETAILS: An Illinois wine-tasting event
http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx
WHERE: Kickapoo Street, downtown Lincoln
http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx
WHEN: 11:30 am-10 pm

"Drive for the Kids" fundraiser at West Lincoln-Broadwell
SPONSOR: Chrysler brand
WHO: Licensed drivers age 18 and over
DETAILS: Representatives from the Chrysler brand and Lincoln Chrysler Dodge & Jeep will join with parents and teachers for a "Drive for the Kids" fundraiser in support of West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School. Any licensed driver age 18 or over may earn a contribution from Chrysler for WLB by taking a brief test-drive in a 2012 Chrysler Town & Country minivan. In addition, every participant will gain entry into a national giveaway from Chrysler. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ChryslerTownandCountry.
(See article.)

WHERE: West Lincoln-Broadwell School, 2695 Woodlawn Road|
WHEN: 1-3:30 pm

Balloon launches
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx
WHERE: Logan County Airport
WHEN: 6 pm

Balloon glow
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx
WHERE: Logan County Airport
WHEN: Dusk

Sunday, Aug. 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
WHEN: (See schedule.)

39th annual Fine Art Fair
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

Craft fair and flea market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx
(See article.) (See another article.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

Annual used book sale
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Public
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library, basement of Carnegie Building
WHEN: 10 am-2 pm
(Continued from Saturday, if there are books still to be sold.)

1800s Craft Fair
SPONSOR: Postville Courthouse volunteers
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Postville Courthouse State Historic Site, 914 Fifth St.
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

The Art of Wine
DETAILS: An Illinois wine-tasting event
http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx
WHERE: Kickapoo Street, downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 11:30 am-5 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

Thursday, Aug. 30

Culver's Night for "Pleasant Sage" play
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Cast and crew members will be fundraising for the play. Come out to Culver's to meet the cast in costume and enjoy a meal.
WHERE: Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. To sign up, call toll-free 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 158, to sign up or schedule an appointment online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org.
WHERE: Lincoln College Student Center, 900 N. Ottawa
WHEN: 10:30 am-3:30 pm

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