Thursday, September 1

• Logan County Arts presents “Folk Tales and Fables” September 8th

• Correction - tickets on sale now at three locations
  Kelly Miller Circus comes to Lincoln
  Tickets go on sale September 1st

• “Huggable Friends” go International!

• Help for children to learn about Lincoln
  Winnick Field Trip Initiative helps schools pay for visiting Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

• From the Lincoln Public Library

  • Library notes
    September events and activities

• Heartland Community College - Lincoln; Community Education fall schedule

• Column
  Signs of Fall and nuisance pests
  By John Fulton

Wednesday, August 31

• The Mill on 66 Receives National Park Service Grant and Additional Funding Contributions

• Official press release:
  Four Illinois Route 66 Preservation Projects are Recipients of the 2016 National Park Service Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program Cost-share Grant Awards

• Illinois 4-H Foundation inducts 2016 Hall of Fame class
  Rick and Gail Zimmer among inductees

• H.O.T. Musical Offering a standout “best ever” coming in September - Album

• Book Look: Great Picks for Guys
  sponsored by Lincoln Public Library

• Federation of Genealogical Societies 2016 National Genealogical Conference brings popular professional genealogists to Springfield
  Discover your family history in over 160 sessions from the nation’s leading genealogists along with top international speakers from Scotland and Australia

• Alzheimer's educational program offered in Rochester Thursday, Sept 1
  Know the 10 signs: Early detection matters

Tuesday, August 30

• Petition period begins for city of Lincoln election candidates
  Mayor, City Clerk, Treasurer, and six aldermen

• 2016 Lincoln Balloon Festival

  • 2016 Balloon Festival another great memory because...

• Oasis Family Breakfast fundraiser September 11th

• Next Honor Flight scheduled for September 13th

• U of I Prairie Research Institute:
  Invasive Plants from Water Gardens and Aquariums Must be Disposed of Properly

Monday, August 29

• 2016 Lincoln Balloon Festival

  • 2016 Balloon Festival another great memory because...

    • Big kites load Lincoln Balloon Festival with more fun

  • Chicago Kites fill the airport skies on Saturday afternoon - slideshow

    • Mother Nature can’t beat determined festival goers

    • Saturday night launch begins with inflation - slideshow

    • Special shape balloon makes it to inflate - slideshow

    • Balloons take flight on Saturday night - slideshow

    • Soft landings add to the Saturday evening show - slideshow

  • Guzzardo's offers tantalizing V.I.P. end to the festival - Album

  • Artworks adorn downtown Lincoln sidewalks

    • Artworks adorn downtown Lincoln sidewalks - slideshow

• Gail’s Pumpkin Patch opens for the fall season

• Herb Guild to meet Tuesday

• Illinois residents encouraged to register for ‘The Great ShakeOut’ earthquake drill
  ‘Drop, Cover and Hold On’ Drill Set for October 20

• USDA Extends Margin Protection Program for Dairy Enrollment Deadline