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October 2012


Wednesday, Oct. 3

Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Space is limited in each class. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to register. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 3 and 4 
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

"Grab & Go" pork barbecue sack lunch
SPONSOR: Logan County Democrats
WHO: All Logan County Democrats
DETAILS: Meet Steve Waterworth, Democratic candidate for 18th District congressional seat. Lunch available with a campaign donation.
(See article.)
WHERE: 503 Woodlawn
WHEN: 11:30 am-1:30 pm

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

Thursday, Oct. 4

Art and craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS: Register starting Monday the week of each class. Classes continue on Thursdays through Oct. 25. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Friday, Oct. 5

LCU Athletic Department Golf Scramble
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University Athletic Department
WHO: Registered participants
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Elks Golf Club
WHEN: 10 am

Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN: 7-11 pm

Saturday, Oct. 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: 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

Woofstock
SPONSOR: Anytime Fitness and Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fundraiser for the Humane Society of Logan County.
(See article.)
WHERE: Kickapoo Creek Park
WHEN: 10 am-2 pm

Cruise-in to support The Mill
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Live music, food
WHERE: Corner of Fifth Street and Lincoln Parkway
WHEN: 11 am-2 pm

Kelly Miller Circus
WHO: Public, with tickets
DETAILS: Activities will begin at 7:30 am and the tent will be raised at 9.
(See article.)
WHERE: Front lawn of the Best Western Plus on Lincoln Parkway and historic Route 66
WHEN: Performances at 2 pm and 5:30 pm

Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN: Kids' matinee 6-7 pm; regular hours 7-11 pm

Monday, Oct. 8

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS: Mondays, Sept. 17-Oct. 29. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to register. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Concert with Jim Croegaert
SPONSOR: Open Table Concert Series
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Donations and canned goods accepted for the food pantry
WHERE: Sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church, 301 Pekin St.
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Tuesday, Oct. 9

Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Space is limited in each class. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to register. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 3 and 4 
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Writing club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Writer's Club
WHO: All welcome
DETAILS: (See announcement.)
WHERE: Lincoln College dining hall, Alumni Room
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Grief Share
SPONSOR: Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO: People struggling with pain of losing a loved one
DETAILS: Grief Share is a support group for people who are struggling to deal with the pain of losing a loved one. It involves prayer, opportunities to share your grief journey with others who are learning to cope, and a video curriculum of experts who share their knowledge as well as their own experiences with grief. No cost to attend. Fee for optional workbook. For more info, contact Greg Wooten at Lincoln Church of the Nazarene, 732-8362, or call Jefferson Street Christian Church, 732-9294.
WHERE: Jefferson Street Christian Church, Room 208
WHEN: 6:30-8 pm
(13-week series on Tuesday evenings through November)

Wednesday, Oct. 10

Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Space is limited in each class. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to register. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 3 and 4 
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

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

Thursday, Oct. 11

Art and craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS: Register starting Monday the week of each class. Classes continue on Thursdays through Oct. 25. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

VFW Post 1756 meeting
SPONSOR: Cronin Brothers Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756
WHO: All members
DETAILS: Regular monthly meeting
WHERE: 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Friday, Oct. 12

Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN: 7-11 pm

LCHS fall play: "Lend Me a Tenor"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: LCHS, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Saturday, Oct. 13

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

Moving Forward 5K Run/Walk.
SPONSOR: Gehlbach Law, Blue Dog Inn, Clinical Radiologists, Eaton Corporation, Nikles Chevrolet, Nobbe Eye Care, Linda Barrick at Brady Realtors and Tracy Olson Insurance Agency 
WHO: Public of all fitness levels
DETAILS: The Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital’s Sportscare is hosting a second annual Moving Forward 5K Run/Walk. Runners and walkers can register online at https://almh.proeventreg.com/movingforward#register. Discounted registration before Sept. 15 includes a men’s or women’s dry-fit race shirt. After Sept. 15, the registration fee will increase. Shirts are not guaranteed for late registrants.  
WHERE: Edward R. Madigan State Park
WHEN: 9 am

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. For more information, contact the Logan County Habitat for Humanity office at 732-6412 or visit http://habitatlogan.org/.  
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

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Logan County Love
WHO: Open to the public 
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center is the sole provider of blood products to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. To make an appointment, contact the CICBC Donor Center at 217-241-7550 or sign up online. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring photo ID.
WHERE: Bloodmobile at Lincoln VFW, 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 10 am-1 pm

LDC employee reunion
SPONSOR: LDC Reunion Committee 
WHO: All former LDC employees 
DETAILS: Getting together for the 10th year anniversary of the closing of LDC. Please bring a dish to pass. Meat and drinks will be provided.
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center 
WHEN: 11 an

Toys for Tots 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: 1-4 pm

Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN: Kids' matinee 6-7 pm; regular hours 7-11 pm

LCHS fall play: "Lend Me a Tenor"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: LCHS, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, Oct. 14

LCHS fall play: "Lend Me a Tenor"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: LCHS, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 2 pm

Musical Offering for World Hunger
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian Church Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Concert and reception
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church sanctuary
WHEN: 2:30 pm

Monday, Oct. 15

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS: Mondays, Sept. 17-Oct. 29. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to register. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Tuesday, Oct. 16

Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Space is limited in each class. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to register. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 3 and 4 
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Grief Share
SPONSOR: Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO: People struggling with pain of losing a loved one
DETAILS: Grief Share is a support group for people who are struggling to deal with the pain of losing a loved one. It involves prayer, opportunities to share your grief journey with others who are learning to cope, and a video curriculum of experts who share their knowledge as well as their own experiences with grief. No cost to attend. Fee for optional workbook. For more info, contact Greg Wooten at Lincoln Church of the Nazarene, 732-8362, or call Jefferson Street Christian Church, 732-9294.
WHERE: Jefferson Street Christian Church, Room 208
WHEN: 6:30-8 pm
(13-week series on Tuesday evenings through November)

Wednesday, Oct. 17

Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Space is limited in each class. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to register. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 3 and 4 
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

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

Thursday, Oct. 18

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital 
WHO: Open to the public 
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center is the sole provider of blood products to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. To make an appointment, contact the CICBC Donor Center at 217-241-7550 or sign up online. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring photo ID.
WHERE: Bloodmobile at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 11 am-4 pm

Art and craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS: Register starting Monday the week of each class. Classes continue on Thursdays through Oct. 25. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Friday, Oct. 19

Diabetes support group
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: People with diabetes mellitus. Family members, friends and caregivers also welcome.
DETAILS: 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

Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN: 7-11 pm

MC Limits/NH-M Mustang Comedy Night
SPONSORS: NH-M Community Supports Education, Mason City Limits Comedy Club 
WHO: Community
DETAILS: New Holland-Middletown District 88 community members are working together to raise funds to purchase computers to be used by the K-8 students. Mason City Limits Comedy Club in Mason City has partnered with the group for a fundraising event. MC Limits is donating half of the ticket price for participants who attend to the NH-M group. Participants must call to make reservations and mention the NH-M comedy fundraiser. Phone number for MC Limits is 217-482-5233. For updates and more information, visit the Facebook page for NH-M Community Supports Education.
WHERE: 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City
WHEN: 8 pm
(Show on Saturday night also)

Saturday, Oct. 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: 7 am-noon

Family Fun Run
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Registered participants
DETAILS: 5K run and two-mile walk
http://www.lincolnparkdistrict.com/Programs/All-Ages/Fall-Family-Fun-Run
WHERE: Starts and ends at 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 7:30 am registration, 8 am start

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

Germanfest
SPONSOR: St. John United Church of Christ
WHO: Public
DETAILS: German meal and hot dog meal. Alley Kats band.
(See article.)
WHERE: St. John Church Fellowship Hall, with parking at the corner of Maple and Eighth
WHEN: 11 am-3 pm

Ghost Walk at the Ghost Bridge
DETAILS: Second annual event with Timeless Presentations.
www.timelesspresentations.com
WHEN: 2:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 8:30 pm

Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN: Kids' matinee 6-7 pm; regular hours 7-11 pm

MC Limits/NH-M Mustang Comedy Night
SPONSORS: NH-M Community Supports Education, Mason City Limits Comedy Club 
WHO: Community
DETAILS: New Holland-Middletown District 88 community members are working together to raise funds to purchase computers to be used by the K-8 students. Mason City Limits Comedy Club in Mason City has partnered with the group for a fundraising event. MC Limits is donating half of the ticket price for participants who attend to the NH-M group. Participants must call to make reservations and mention the NH-M comedy fundraiser. Phone number for MC Limits is 217-482-5233. For updates and more information, visit the Facebook page for NH-M Community Supports Education.
WHERE: 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City
WHEN: 8 pm
(Show on Friday night also)

Monday, Oct. 22

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS: Mondays, Sept. 17-Oct. 29. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to register. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Tuesday, Oct. 23

Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Space is limited in each class. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to register. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 3 and 4 
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Grief Share
SPONSOR: Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO: People struggling with pain of losing a loved one
DETAILS: Grief Share is a support group for people who are struggling to deal with the pain of losing a loved one. It involves prayer, opportunities to share your grief journey with others who are learning to cope, and a video curriculum of experts who share their knowledge as well as their own experiences with grief. No cost to attend. Fee for optional workbook. For more info, contact Greg Wooten at Lincoln Church of the Nazarene, 732-8362, or call Jefferson Street Christian Church, 732-9294.
WHERE: Jefferson Street Christian Church, Room 208
WHEN: 6:30-8 pm
(13-week series on Tuesday evenings through November)

Wednesday, Oct. 24

Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Space is limited in each class. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to register. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 3 and 4 
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

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

"Our Town"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Theatre Department 
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For tickets, call 800-569-0556, ext. 280.
(See article.)

WHERE: Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Thursday, Oct. 25

Art and craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS: Last session in fall series. Register starting Monday the week of each class.  Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

"Our Town"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Theatre Department 
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For tickets, call 800-569-0556, ext. 280.
(See article.)

WHERE: Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Friday, Oct. 26

Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN: 7-11 pm

"Our Town"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Theatre Department 
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For tickets, call 800-569-0556, ext. 280.
(See article.)

WHERE: Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Saturday, Oct. 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: 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

Halloween activities
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District, Main Street Lincoln, city of Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: "Trick or Treat with the Mayor," "Trunk or Treat" costume parade, "Great Chili Cook-Off"
(See article.)
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln

Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN: Kids' matinee 6-7 pm; regular hours 7-11 pm

"Our Town"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Theatre Department 
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For tickets, call 800-569-0556, ext. 280.
(See article.)

WHERE: Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, Oct. 28

"Our Town"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Theatre Department 
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For tickets, call 800-569-0556, ext. 280.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 2 pm

Monday, Oct. 29

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS: Mondays, Sept. 17-Oct. 29. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to register. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN: 7-10 pm

Tuesday, Oct. 30

Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Space is limited in each class. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to register. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 3 and 4 
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Halloween FunFest
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Youngsters
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnparkdistrict.com/Special-Events/Halloween-FunFest
WHERE: Lincoln Park District SportsCenter, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Grief Share
SPONSOR: Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO: People struggling with pain of losing a loved one
DETAILS: Grief Share is a support group for people who are struggling to deal with the pain of losing a loved one. It involves prayer, opportunities to share your grief journey with others who are learning to cope, and a video curriculum of experts who share their knowledge as well as their own experiences with grief. No cost to attend. Fee for optional workbook. For more info, contact Greg Wooten at Lincoln Church of the Nazarene, 732-8362, or call Jefferson Street Christian Church, 732-9294.
WHERE: Jefferson Street Christian Church, Room 208
WHEN: 6:30-8 pm
(13-week series on Tuesday evenings through November)

Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN: 7-10 pm

Wednesday, Oct. 31

Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Space is limited in each class. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to register. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 3 and 4 
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN: 7-10 pm

 

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