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June 2012


Friday, June 1

Golf outing
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnillinois.com/
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Elks Country Club
WHEN: 11:30 am-12:15 pm registration; 12:30 pm shotgun start, 5 pm dinner

Saturday, June 2

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

Monday, June 4

Blood drive
SPONSOR: First Presbyterian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. To schedule an appointment, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 158, or sign up through www.cicbc.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.
(See article.)
WHERE: Masonic Temple, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

Tuesday, June 5

Quarter auction
SPONSOR: LifePointe Church of God 
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Bring your quarters and come expecting to have a great time. There will be several vendors and lots of great products to auction off. If you haven't been to a quarter auction, you don't know what you are missing. Dinner will be available to purchase.
WHERE: 601 Pulaski St.
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Wednesday, June 6

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 7

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

Friday-Sunday, June 8-10

Route 66 Association of Illinois Motor Tour
SPONSOR: Route 66 Association of Illinois
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.il66assoc.com/files/
Motor%20Tour%20Registration%20Form_Layout%201.pdf

Saturday, June 9

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 www.hfhlogancounty.com.  
(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

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

Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame dinner
SPONSOR: Route 66 Association of Illinois
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Lincoln Heritage Museum will be a passport stop on June 10. Buffet dinner will be at Lincoln College.
http://www.il66assoc.com/files/
Motor%20Tour%20Registration%20Form_Layout%201.pdf

Tuesday, June 12

Writing club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Writer's Club
WHO: All welcome
DETAILS: Suggested topics: a favorite relative, an age you'd like to be again, travel to another planet, or a second chance in life. For more info, call 732-2723.
WHERE: Lincoln College dining hall, Alumni Room
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Wednesday, June 13

Development partnership's annual fundraising luncheon
SPONSOR: Lincoln & Logan County Development Partnership
DETAILS: (See article.) (See publicity.)
WHERE: American Legion Hall, 1740 Fifth St.

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 14

VFW meeting
SPONSOR: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756
WHO: VFW members
DETAILS: Monthly meeting. Discussion will include various upcoming fundraising events and new items of business.
WHERE: 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Friday-Saturday, June 15-16

Relay for Life of Logan County
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Center, Lincoln College
WHEN: 6 pm Friday to 6 am Saturday

Saturday, June 16

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

3rd Saturday Community Meal
SPONSOR: Logan County Love
WHO: Everyone is invited
DETAILS: Come join us for our cookout. Menu: hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, coleslaw and dessert
WHERE: St. John United Church of Christ 
WHEN: 5-7 pm

Monday, June 18

Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society meeting
SPONSOR: Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society
WHO: Public invited
DETAILS: Several students from Zion Lutheran School in Lincoln placed in the school's History Fair and advanced to the regional and state level. Students from the school have been asked to share their research and displays for the meeting program.
WHERE: 114 N. Chicago St.
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Tuesday, June 19

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

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

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
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up.)
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

VFW Dance Club
SPONSOR: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756
WHERE: 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 6:30-9 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

Barbecue chicken dinner
SPONSOR: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Meal will include two pieces of barbecued chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw, dessert and drink. For carryouts, call 217-828-0808.
WHERE: 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 4-7 pm

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

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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