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June 2012


Tuesday, June 19

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. 158, or sign up through www.bloodcenterimpact.org, using sponsor code 60175. Walk-ins are also welcome.
WHERE: Faith Lutheran Church, 2320 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

Breast cancer support group meeting
SPONSOR: Logan County Breast Cancer Support 
WHO: All cancer survivors
DETAILS: An informal meeting where veteran survivors can share encouragement with each other, those more recently diagnosed, plus family members and caretakers. 
WHERE: Wombacher Room, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital 
WHEN: 7-8:30 pm

Wednesday, June 20

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

"Neighborhood kids cool-off"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Fire Department
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Melrose Park
WHEN: 6 pm

Thursday, June 21

Swiss steak dinner
SPONSOR: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756 and Ladies Auxiliary
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Chicken and noodles meal also includes mashed potatoes, mixed veggies, salad, roll, drink and dessert. For carryouts, call 217-737-9590.
WHERE: 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 4-6:30 pm

Summer social and pie auction
SPONSOR: First Baptist Church 
WHO: Open to the public 
DETAILS: Pulled pork barbecue sandwich and sides. Carryouts available.
WHERE: 101 Broadway St. Use back entrance.
WHEN: Social, 4:30 to 6:30; pie auction, 6:30

Friday-Sunday, June 22-24

Middletown Homecoming
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Downtown Middletown
WHEN: (See article for details.)

Friday, June 22

Cruise-in at Middletown
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: Middletown Park, Middletown
WHEN: 4:30-8 pm

Saturday, June 23

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

Dog wash
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Kroger, 1475 Woodlawn
WHEN: 10 am-1 pm

Super Cruise for St. Jude
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://railsplitterantiqueautoclub.webs.com/events.htm
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 5-9 pm

Sunday, June 24

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

Dance
SPONSOR: Lincoln Dance Club
WHO: Public welcome
WHERE: 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 6:30-9 pm

Summer band concert
SPONSORS: Castle Manor, Eaton Corp., Lincoln IGA, Integrity Data, Keystone Risk Management, Maple Ridge Care Centre
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Lincoln Area Music Society Summer Band. Free admission.
(See publicity.)
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 7 pm

Wednesday, June 27

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, June 28

Mostaccioli dinner
SPONSOR: Cronin Brothers Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756
WHO: Public welcome
DETAILS: Mostaccioli, garlic bread, side salad, dessert and drink
WHERE: 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 4-7 pm

Parents Night Out
SPONSOR: Lincoln Church of the Nazarene
WHO: Children ages 4-10
DETAILS: Lincoln Church of the Nazarene is inviting children ages 4-10 to the church, transformed into the Starlight Space Center, where they will enjoy a "Galactic Adventure with God" and will be entered in a drawing for a new bike. Food, activities and fun at no cost to the parents. Parents can enjoy three hours out at any place of their choosing. The church hopes to give the first 10 couples who sign up a gift certificate to one of the local restaurants. Call Alice to register: 217-971-6595.
WHERE: 2501 Woodlawn 
WHEN: 5:30-8:30 pm
(Also available Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.)

Friday, June 29

Parents Night Out
SPONSOR: Lincoln Church of the Nazarene
WHO: Children ages 4-10
DETAILS: Lincoln Church of the Nazarene is inviting children ages 4-10 to the church, transformed into the Starlight Space Center, where they will enjoy a "Galactic Adventure with God" and will be entered in a drawing for a new bike. Food, activities and fun at no cost to the parents. Parents can enjoy three hours out at any place of their choosing. The church hopes to give the first 10 couples who sign up a gift certificate to one of the local restaurants. Call Alice to register: 217-971-6595.
WHERE: 2501 Woodlawn 
WHEN: 5:30-8:30 pm
(Also available Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon.)

Saturday, June 30

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
DETAILS: Pork chop sandwiches
WHERE: 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 10 am-2 pm

Princess Tea
SPONSOR: Harvest of Talents for World Hunger, Lincoln Christian Church
WHO: Young ladies 3-13 with chaperones. Open to the public.
DETAILS: Princess Tea theme: "Secret Garden." Food will be served from decorated tables and entertainment provided. Young ladies are invited to come dressed in whatever makes them feel pretty. Time will be allowed for photos. Tickets go on sale May 1 at the office of Lincoln Christian Church. Limited seating. At time of ticket purchase you will need to provide the number of adults and children in your party.
(See article.)

WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center 
WHEN: Doors open at 10:45 am, tea served at 11:30 am, concludes at 1 pm

Parents Night Out
SPONSOR: Lincoln Church of the Nazarene
WHO: Children ages 4-10
DETAILS: Lincoln Church of the Nazarene is inviting children ages 4-10 to the church, transformed into the Starlight Space Center, where they will enjoy a "Galactic Adventure with God" and will be entered in a drawing for a new bike. Food, activities and fun at no cost to the parents. Parents can enjoy three hours out at any place of their choosing. The church hopes to give the first 10 couples who sign up a gift certificate to one of the local restaurants. Call Alice to register: 217-971-6595.
WHERE: 2501 Woodlawn 
WHEN: Noon-3 pm
(Third session. Also available on Thursday and Friday evening.)

Cruise-in at Culver's
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://railsplitterantiqueautoclub.webs.com/events.htm
WHERE: 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 5-9 pm

 

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