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October 2012


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.) (See latest 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

Shredding of confidential materials
SPONSOR: State Bank of Lincoln and Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency 
WHO: Free event open to public
DETAILS: Bring old personal and financial records to be destroyed in a secure and confidential manner. Will also offer destruction of hard drive units. Recyclers will be limited to five bags or boxes of materials to be shredded. No plastic, glass, trash or other non-paper items. Recyclers will be responsible for the disposal of bags or boxes. SPONSORS OF THE EVENT ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MATERIALS LEFT UNATTENDED PRIOR TO OR DURING THE SHREDDING EVENT. 
(See article.)
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds -- use main entrance 
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.
(See article.)

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

30th anniversary of Little Lambs Day Care
SPONSOR: Little Lambs Day Care
WHO: Family and friends
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: 1500 N. McLean
WHEN: 9-11 am

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; call Alexis to sign up toll-free at 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 158; or schedule an appointment online using sponsor code 60505 at www.bloodcenterimpact.org. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring photo ID.
WHERE: 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. 
(See article.)

WHERE: Downtown New Holland
WHEN: 1-4 pm

Hartem School Carnival
SPONSOR: Hartem Community Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Games, food.
(See publicity.)
WHERE: Emden Elementary School, 309 Market St., Emden
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Tailgating for our Community
SPONSOR: United Way of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fundraising event for United Way of Logan County. Food, beverages, music, grocery raffle, silent auction, WLCN 96.3 remote broadcast.
(See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Banquet Center, 201 Madigan Drive
WHEN: 6-11 pm

Movie: "Babe"
SPONSOR: Atlanta Public Library Saturdays on the Lawn program and Atlanta Methodist Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lawn of Atlanta Public Library
WHEN: 6-9 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.) (See latest article.)
WHERE: LCHS, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, Oct. 14

Legion baseball breakfast
SPONSOR: American Legion Post 263
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Buffet breakfast fundraiser for American Legion baseball.
WHERE: Legion Post 263, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: 8-11 am

LCHS fall play: "Lend Me a Tenor"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.) (See latest 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.) (See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church sanctuary
WHEN: 2:30 pm

Monday, Oct. 15

Book sale and Gold Refinery
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fundraiser to benefit ALMH programs. Books and gift items for sale. Cash paid for unwanted jewelry and coins.
(See article.)
WHERE: ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive. Book sale in Steinfort Conference Center. Gold Refinery outside the Woods Café.
WHEN: 10 am to 5 pm
(Continues on Tuesday)

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

Book sale and Gold Refinery
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fundraiser to benefit ALMH programs. Books and gift items for sale. Cash paid for unwanted jewelry and coins.
(See article.)
WHERE: ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive. Book sale in Steinfort Conference Center. Gold Refinery outside the Woods Café.
WHEN: 6:30 am to 3 pm
(Continued from Monday)

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

Rummage sale
SPONSOR: Jefferson School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: School garden, Sixth and Adams
WHEN: 3:30-6 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. 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; call Alexis to sign up toll-free at 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 5158; or schedule an appointment online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org, using sponsor code 60177. 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

Harvest soup supper
SPONSOR: Zion Lutheran Church Ladies Aid, with Thrivent Financial
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Zion's Christian Education Building, 205 Pulaski
WHEN: 4:30-6:30 pm

LCHS College and Career Night
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: Students and parents from LCHS, Greenview, Hartsburg-Emden, Illini Central, Olympia, Mount Pulaski and Williamsville
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: LCHS, 1000 Primm Road. College fair in cafeteria.
WHEN: 6-7:30 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
(See article.)
WHERE: Starts and ends at 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 7:30 am registration, 9 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

Winter wear giveaway
SPONSOR: Atlanta United Methodist Women
WHO: Families in need
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Basement of Atlanta United Methodist Church, Second and Race streets, Atlanta
WHEN: 10 am-noon

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

Vonderlieth Autumn Garden Party
SPONSOR: Vonderlieth Living Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Music, antique cars, food, drinks, door prizes.
(See publicity.)
WHERE: Vonderlieth Memory Garden and Activity Room, 1120 N. Topper Drive, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 2-4 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-Tuesday, Oct. 22-23

Illinois State MInisters' Retreat
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Christian church ministers
DETAILS: Two-day retreat featuring guest speakers, Bible exposition, workshops and worship opportunities. The theme is "Ministry for the Long Haul." Featured speaker: Mike Baker, senior minister at Eastview Christian Church, Normal. Closing session with Ben Merold, retired senior minister at Harvester Christian Church and preacher-at-large in St. Charles. For more information on retreat leaders, workshops, registration, scholarships and hotel accommodations, visit http://www.lincolnchristian.edu/#article-12.
WHERE: Lincoln Christian University, Restoration Hall
WHEN: 3 pm Monday to 2 pm Tuesday

Monday, Oct. 22

"Meet and greet" coffee chat
SPONSOR: Vonderlieth Living Center and Harbor Light Hospice
WHO: Community
DETAILS: Coffee, juice and cinnamon rolls provided. For more information, call Harbor Light Hospice, 217-875-4395.
WHERE: Buff’s Family Restaurant, 102 S. Washington, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 9-11 am

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: Call 800-569-0556, ext. 280, for prices and tickets. Special rates for students and seniors.
(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: Call 800-569-0556, ext. 280, for prices and tickets. Special rates for students and seniors.
(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: Call 800-569-0556, ext. 280, for prices and tickets. Special rates for students and seniors.
(See article.)

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

Saturday, Oct. 27

Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
SPONSOR: Harvest of Talents for World Hunger Ministry
WHO: Public
DETAILS: 29th annual event. Crafts, food, handmade items, Harvest Run, auctions. Proceeds to International Disaster Emergency Service.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean
WHEN: Doors open at 7 am. Harvest Auction at 2 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: 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

Harvest Run
HOST: Lincoln Area YMCA, with local business sponsors
WHO: Registered participants 18 years old and up
DETAILS: 5K run and one-mile fun run-walk. For more information, visit http://www.lincolnymca.org/Healthy-Living.aspx and click on "Harvest Run."
WHERE: Starts at corner of Pekin and Hamilton streets
WHEN: 8:30 am

Halloween on the Square
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District, Main Street Lincoln, city of Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Children can treat-or-treat with mayor, parade in costume afterward and get treats from car trunks. Chili served 4:30-7 pm at Farm Bureau building to benefit food pantries.
(See article.)
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 3-7 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

"Our Town"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Theatre Department 
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Call 800-569-0556, ext. 280, for prices and tickets. Special rates for students and seniors.
(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: Call 800-569-0556, ext. 280, for prices and tickets. Special rates for students and seniors.
(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

Trick-or-treat at Maple Ridge
SPONSOR: Maple Ridge Care Centre
WHO: Youngsters
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: 2202 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: 5-6:30 pm

Halloween FunFest
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Youngsters
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnparkdistrict.com/Special-Events/Halloween-FunFest
(See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Park District SportsCenter, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 6:30-8:30 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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