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September 2015


Saturday, September 12

Atlanta Fall Festival
Mount Pulaski Fall Festival

2nd Saturday Market at the Mill on 66
HOSTED BY:  Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  A variety of flea market items, crafts, specialty products, antiques and Mill t-shirts
WHERE: 738 S. Washington Street, Lincoln
WHEN:  8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Electronics recycling collection 
HOSTED BY: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Article
WHERE: Habitat for Humanity warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 9 a.m. to Noon

Glass recycling collection 
HOSTED BY: LCJSW, Lincoln Woman's Club & Ardagh Group
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Article
WHERE: Logan County Fair Grounds - Main Gate Entry
WHEN: 9 a.m. to Noon

Logan County Democrats
HOSTED BY:  Logan County Democrats
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Regular meeting
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library
WHEN:  10 a.m.

Family Fun Fest at Zion Lutheran
HOSTED BY:  Zion Lutheran School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Publicity
WHERE: Zion Lutheran School, 1600 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN:  4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, September 13

9th Annual Mill Cruise-in
HOSTED BY:  Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  See Article
WHERE: 738 S. Washington Street, Lincoln
WHEN:  11 a.m.

Fall Farm Day at Gail's Pumpkin Patch
HOSTED BY: Gail's Pumpkin Patch
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Article   
WHERE: Take Illinois Route 10 from Lincoln to Clinton, watch for Sign near Beason
WHEN: 1 p.m.

ALMH Service of Remembrance
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Article   
WHERE: ALMH, enter at front door
WHEN: 1 p.m.

Habitat for Humanity House Blessing
HOSTED BY: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Article   
WHERE: 537 Tenth Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 2:30 p.m.

Monday, September 14

Mo Willems Party
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children grades Pre-K through Second
DETAILS: Children will learn how to draw Pigeon, laugh at their favorite books, dress up for photos with Elephant & Piggie and more! For details and to register, call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

IF: Pray
HOSTED BY: IF: Lincoln
WHO: Any women - any age - any denomination
DETAILS:  Women of Lincoln/Logan County, come together for 2 hours to pray for the Church, the world, and one another! Come when you can - for the whole time or for just a bit. This is a low key evening of coming before the Lord to pray together.  Email iflincolnil@gmail.com for more information.
WHERE: First United Methodist Church, 302 Broadway Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Tuesday, September 15

Blood pressure screenings
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free
blood pressure screenings are available every Tuesday.
WHERE:
Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Tuesday Night Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public (membership not required)
DETAILS:  Come early for dinner then enjoy an evening of Bingo.  WE will offer large jackpots and a great atmosphere!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. Dinner service; 6:30 p.m. Bingo

Grief Share Community Group
HOSTED BY: Open Arms Christian Fellowship
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  See Publicity
WHERE: 813 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 16

Breastfeeding support group
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New mothers
DETAILS:
Breastfeeding support group meets weekly. Participants weigh their babies and have an opportunity to share stories and ask questions of a certified lactation consultant. Bring your lunch.
WHERE: Steinfort B at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: Noon-1:30 pm

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon

Railsplitter Coin Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Railsplitter Coin Club
WHO: Open to everyone
DETAILS: Monthly meeting on the third Wednesday of each month
WHERE: Friendship Manor, meeting room
Entry to the meeting room is through the side door of the visitor parking lot.

WHEN: 7-9 pm

Thursday, September 17

Caregivers Together
HOSTED BY: The Christian Village
WHO: Caregivers and their families
DETAILS: Recognizing the need caregivers have for support in the challenges they face, the Christian Village offers a caregiver support group, open to all caregivers.

WHERE: Christian Village Senior Apartments, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN: 1:30-3 pm

Kiwanis Drive-thru Pork Chop Dinner
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Kiwanis and Lincoln IGA
WHO: Public with paid ticket
DETAILS:  See Publicity

WHERE: Lincoln IGA Parking Lot, Pulaski Street
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

2nd Annual Game Night & Ugly Shirt Contest
HOSTED BY:  Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Young Adults, grades 6 - 12
DETAILS: Learn cool games like Settlers of Catan and Ticket to Ride---or play old favorites. We’ll provide pizza and pop to get those brains working. Oh, and don’t forget to wear your ugliest shirt! You may win a prize. Please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com to register.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN:  6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

LCHS FFA Alumni meeting
HOSTED BY: FFA Alumni
WHO: Members and guests
DETAILS: The FFA Alumni is open to anyone interested in helping grow agriculture in Logan County through education, and by lending support to the LCHS FFA organization.

WHERE: LCHS Ag Classroom, 1000 Railer Way, Lincoln
WHEN: 6 p.m.

Friday, September 18

National Railsplitting Festival
Civil War Ball
Cosmic Bowling

Route 66 Shootout Soccer Tourney
50 teams - 6 - 18 years

Diabetes support group
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: People with diabetes and their support system
TOPIC:  Blood Sugar Monitoring
WHERE: Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 11 am-noon

Saturday, September 19

Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival
EmiSunshine Concert

Route 66 Shootout Soccer Tourney
50 teams - 6 - 18 years

5K Run/Walk for Colon Cancer
HOSTED BY: The Galen Marten Family
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  See Publicity   See Article
WHERE: Madigan State Park, Lincoln
WHEN: 8:30 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. race

Craft/Flea Market
HOSTED BY: The Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  The Oasis will host a Craft and Flea Market at the National Railsplitting Festival.  The center will also be offering pulled pork sandwiches, lemon shake-ups, and funnel cakes for sale
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wolfstock
HOSTED BY: Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: Public (people & dogs)
DETAILS: Bring your pet to Latham park and enjoy a day of food, music, and fun. Bring some cash and maybe adopt a new puppy!
WHERE: Latham Park, Lincoln
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sit, Stay, Walk and Bark for Life
HOSTED BY: Greenhaven Animal Clinic
WHO: Public
TOPIC:  See Article
WHERE: West Park, West Arch Street, San Jose
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

21st Century Computer Safety
HOSTED BY: Mount Pulaski Police Department
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Article
WHERE: Mount Pulaski Christian Church Family Life Center
WHEN: 2 p.m.

Sunday, September 20

Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival

Route 66 Shootout Soccer Tourney
50 teams - 6 - 18 years

Craft/Flea Market
HOSTED BY: The Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  The Oasis will host a Craft and Flea Market at the National Railsplitting Festival.  The center will also be offering pulled pork sandwiches, lemon shake-ups, and funnel cakes for sale
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, September 21

Ready Readers Story Time
HOSTED BY:  Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children grades Kindergarten through Second
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired with music, movement, crafts, and other hands-on learning activities. For details and to register, call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN:  3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 22

Blood pressure screenings
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free
blood pressure screenings are available every Tuesday.
WHERE:
Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Little Listeners Story Time
HOSTED BY:  Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Ages six months to two years
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired with music, finger plays, gross motor movement, and other activities. For details and to register, call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN:  10 a.m.

Book Buddies Story Time
HOSTED BY:  Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Ages Three to four years (five if not in Kindergarten)
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired with music, movement, crafts and other hands-on learning activities. For details and to register, call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN:  10 a.m.

Tuesday Night Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public (membership not required)
DETAILS:  Come early for dinner then enjoy an evening of Bingo.  WE will offer large jackpots and a great atmosphere!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. Dinner service; 6:30 p.m. Bingo

Grief Share Community Group
HOSTED BY: Open Arms Christian Fellowship
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  See Publicity
WHERE: 813 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 23

Little Listeners Story Time
HOSTED BY:  Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Ages six months to two years
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired with music, finger plays, gross motor movement, and other activities. For details and to register, call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN:  10 a.m.

Book Buddies Story Time
HOSTED BY:  Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Ages Three to four years (five if not in Kindergarten)
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired with music, movement, crafts and other hands-on learning activities. For details and to register, call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN:  10 a.m.

Breastfeeding support group
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New mothers
DETAILS:
Breastfeeding support group meets weekly. Participants weigh their babies and have an opportunity to share stories and ask questions of a certified lactation consultant. Bring your lunch.
WHERE: Steinfort B at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: Noon-1:30 pm

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon

Thursday, September 24

Explorer Club
HOSTED BY:  Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children grades third through fifth
DETAILS: Complete a hands-on project or meet a challenge in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art and math. Registration is on a week to week basis, with registration for week one beginning Thursday, Sept. 10. Call us at 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com  to sign up.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN:  3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday, September 25

Middletown Firemen's Fall Festival

5K Glow Run
HOSTED BY:  Middletown Firemen's Fall Festival
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Publicity
WHERE: Middletown
WHEN:  8 p.m.

Saturday, September 26

Middletown Firemen's Fall Festival

COSMOS SW 6528 by Jason Hoffman
HOSTED BY: Logan County Arts & the Lincoln Art Institute
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Jason Hoffman Solo Art Exhibition-COSMOS SW 6528. This body of work was inspired by scientific imagery, wonder and a sense of discovery.  See Article
WHERE: 112 S. McLean Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Lincoln Heritage Museum Grand Soiree
HOSTED BY:  Lincoln Heritage Museum, Lincoln College
WHO: Public with paid ticket
DETAILS:  See Publicity      See Article
WHERE: Lincoln Center, Jack D. Nutt Arena, Lincoln College
WHEN:  5:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 27

Christmas on Broadway - In September
HOSTED BY:  Lincoln Christian Church Harvest of Talents
WHO: Public with free-will offering for H.O.T.
DETAILS:  See Publicity
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN:  3:30 p.m.

Monday, September 28

Ready Readers Story Time
HOSTED BY:  Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children grades Kindergarten through Second
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired with music, movement, crafts, and other hands-on learning activities. For details and to register, call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN:  3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 29

Blood pressure screenings
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free
blood pressure screenings are available every Tuesday.
WHERE:
Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Little Listeners Story Time
HOSTED BY:  Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Ages six months to two years
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired with music, finger plays, gross motor movement, and other activities. For details and to register, call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN:  10 a.m.

Book Buddies Story Time
HOSTED BY:  Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Ages Three to four years (five if not in Kindergarten)
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired with music, movement, crafts and other hands-on learning activities. For details and to register, call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN:  10 a.m.

Tuesday Night Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public (membership not required)
DETAILS:  Come early for dinner then enjoy an evening of Bingo.  WE will offer large jackpots and a great atmosphere!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. Dinner service; 6:30 p.m. Bingo

Grief Share Community Group
HOSTED BY: Open Arms Christian Fellowship
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  See Publicity
WHERE: 813 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Quarter Auction
HOSTED BY: Life Pointe Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Quarter Auction with food available
WHERE: 601 Pulaski Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 5:p.m. Doors open, Auction begins at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 30

Little Listeners Story Time
HOSTED BY:  Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Ages six months to two years
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired with music, finger plays, gross motor movement, and other activities. For details and to register, call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN:  10 a.m.

Book Buddies Story Time
HOSTED BY:  Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Ages Three to four years (five if not in Kindergarten)
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired with music, movement, crafts and other hands-on learning activities. For details and to register, call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN:  10 a.m.

Breastfeeding support group
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New mothers
DETAILS:
Breastfeeding support group meets weekly. Participants weigh their babies and have an opportunity to share stories and ask questions of a certified lactation consultant. Bring your lunch.
WHERE: Steinfort B at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: Noon-1:30 pm

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon

 

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