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October 2012


Tuesday, Oct. 2

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. 3

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: Advance registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm
(Thursdays through Oct. 25)

Friday, Oct. 5

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

Cruise-in at The Mill
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Live music, food
http://railsplitterantiqueautoclub.webs.com/events.htm
WHERE: 738 S. Washington St.
WHEN: 11 am-3 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

Tuesday, Oct. 9

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

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: Advance registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm
(Thursdays through Oct. 25)

Friday, Oct. 12

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

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

Tuesday, Oct. 16

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

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

Art and craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS: Advance registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm
(Thursdays through Oct. 25)

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

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

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

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

Tuesday, Oct. 23

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

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. 25

Art and craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS: Advance registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm
(13-week series on Tuesday evenings through November)

Friday, Oct. 26

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

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. 29

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

Tuesday, Oct. 30

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

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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