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Calendar listings on this page are based on announcements
provided to
Lincoln
Daily News.
Please let us know
about changes and additional events. Thank you.
July
 Wednesdays & Saturdays
through October
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Farmers' markets
Call 732-6962 for more information.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN:
Wednesday and Saturday mornings
Wednesday, July 20
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Police Department
WHO:
Logan County residents
WHAT:
Citizen Police Academy classes begin
[See
article.]
WHERE: Logan County Paramedic
Association building
July 21-24
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Elkhart Sesquicentennial
[See
article.]
WHERE: Elkhart
 Saturday, July 23
SPONSOR:
Elkhart Library
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Antique book appraisal
[See
article.]
WHERE:
Elkhart Library
WHEN:
10 am-2 pm
SPONSOR:
Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Open cruise-in
[See
article.]
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln
WHEN:
5:30-9 pm
 July 25-Aug. 10
SPONSOR:
CIEDC Community Action, Lincoln Country 96.3 FM, Wal-Mart of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
School supply donations
[See
article.]
WHERE:
Lincoln Wal-Mart
July 29-31
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Community Theatre
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
"Children of Eden"
WHERE: Johnston Center for
Performing Arts, Lincoln College
August
Aug. 1-7
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Logan County Fair
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds
Monday, Aug. 1
SPONSOR:
Central Illinois Community
Blood Center
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Blood drive
WHERE: Logan County Paramedic
Association building, 1300 N. Postville Drive
WHEN:
Noon-6 pm
Aug. 2-6
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Community Theatre
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
"Children of Eden"
WHERE: Johnston Center for
Performing Arts, Lincoln College
Saturday, Aug. 6
SPONSOR:
CIEDC Community Action, Lincoln Country 96.3 FM, Wal-Mart of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
School supply donations
[See
article.]
WHERE:
CIEDC van at Lincoln Wal-Mart
WHEN:
9 am-1 pm
(and
inside Wal-Mart July 25-Aug. 10)
WHAT:
LCHS class of 1975 reunion
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall,
217 N. Limit
WHEN: 6 pm
Saturday, Aug. 13
SPONSORS:
Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Junior Woman's Club,
Saint-Gobain Containers, Wal-Mart
WHO: Public
WHAT:
Glass recycling
WHERE: Parking lot at Lincoln
Wal-Mart
WHEN: 9 am-noon
Aug. 24-Oct. 22
SPONSOR:
Harvest of
Talents for World Hunger
WHO:
Owners of
vehicles registered in Illinois
WHAT:
Special event license
plates promoting Harvest Day in Lincoln
Cost is $20 per
set. A legible copy of your valid vehicle registration and a
driver’s license number required. Only a limited number of plates
will be available for first-come, first-served.
WHERE:
Contact
harvest@lincolnil.us or
call Lincoln Christian Church at 732-7618.
WHEN:
Legal license plates
available for your vehicle Aug. 24 through Oct. 22
Wednesday, Aug. 24
WHO:
Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival volunteers
WHAT:
Volunteer bash
WHERE: Logan County Airport
WHEN:
6 pm
Thursday, Aug. 25
SPONSOR:
Maple Ridge Care Centre
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Kickoff party for Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
WHERE: 2202 N. Kickapoo St.
WHEN:
5 pm
Friday-Sunday, Aug. 26-28
SPONSOR:
Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: Public
WHAT:
Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
WHERE:
Logan County Airport and
downtown Lincoln
Friday, Aug. 26
SPONSOR:
Oasis Senior Center
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Flea market, antiques, collectibles
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln
WHEN:
3-6 pm
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Carnival, concessions, crafts, petting zoo, entertainment
WHERE: Logan County Airport
WHEN:
4-10 pm
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Hot-air balloon launch
WHERE: Logan County Airport
WHEN:
6 pm
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Balloon glow
WHERE: Logan County Airport
WHEN:
Dusk
Saturday, Aug. 27
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Hot-air balloon flights
WHERE: Logan County Airport
WHEN:
6:30 am
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Park District
WHO:
Runners
WHAT:
Cross country run
WHEN:
8 am
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Public
WHAT:
Used book sale
WHEN:
9 am-5 pm
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Lincoln Art Fair
WHERE: Latham Park, downtown
Lincoln
WHEN:
10 am-5 pm
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Flea market and collectibles
WHERE:
Scully Park, downtown Lincoln
SPONSOR:
Main Street Lincoln
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Art of Wine
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln, 100 block of South Kickapoo
WHEN:
11 am-10 pm
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Carnival, concessions, crafts, petting zoo, entertainment
WHERE: Logan County Airport
WHEN:
Noon-10 pm
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Bocce ball tournament
WHERE: Logan County Airport
WHEN:
Noon registration; competition starting at 1 pm
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Hot-air balloon launch
WHERE: Logan County Airport
WHEN:
6 pm
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Balloon glow
WHERE: Logan County Airport
WHEN:
Dusk
Sunday, Aug. 28
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Hot-air balloon flights
WHERE: Logan County Airport
WHEN:
6:30 am
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Lincoln Art Fair
WHERE: Latham Park, downtown
Lincoln
WHEN:
10 am-4 pm
SPONSOR:
Main Street Lincoln
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Art of Wine
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln, 100 block of South Kickapoo
WHEN:
11 am-6 pm; 2 pm grape stomp
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Public
WHAT:
Used book sale
WHEN:
9 am-5 pm
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Flea market and collectibles
WHERE:
Scully Park, downtown Lincoln
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
1800s Craft Fair
WHERE:
Postville Courthouse, Fifth Street Road
WHEN:
10 am-4 pm
September
Sept. 8-10
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Mount Pulaski Fall Festival
[Events]
WHERE: Mount Pulaski
Sept. 9-10
WHO:
LCHS class of 1955
WHAT:
50th reunion
WHERE: Lincoln Elks Country Club
WHEN: Friday: mixer, 7 pm
Saturday: social hour, 6 pm; dinner, 7 pm
Saturday, Sept. 10
SPONSORS:
Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Junior Woman's Club,
Saint-Gobain Containers, Wal-Mart
WHO: Public
WHAT:
Glass recycling
WHERE: Parking lot at Lincoln
Wal-Mart
WHEN: 9 am -noon
SPONSORS:
Elks
WHO: Public
WHAT:
Elks Crippled Children's Fundraiser
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln
WHEN: All day; live entertainment
3 pm-midnight
Monday, Sept. 12
SPONSOR:
Central Illinois Community
Blood Center
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Blood drive
WHERE: Logan County Paramedic
Association building, 1300 N. Postville Drive
WHEN:
Noon-6 pm
Saturday, Sept. 17
SPONSOR:
Harvest of
Talents for World Hunger
WHO:
Public -- ladies and gentlemen
WHAT:
Golf outing
Best ball format; foursomes with carts
$50 per person includes door prizes and lunch with homemade pies
To sign up your group, contact
harvest@lincolnil.us or Lincoln Christian Church at 732-7618.
WHERE: North Greens Golf Course,
Atlanta
WHEN: Morning
Sunday, Sept. 18
SPONSOR:
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Musical Offering for World Hunger, a variety vocal and instrumental
concert
Freewill offering will be accepted for world hunger relief.
For more information, please e-mail
harvest@lincolnil.us or contact Lincoln Christian Church at
732-7618.
WHERE:
Sanctuary of Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean St.
WHEN:
2 pm
Saturday, Sept. 24
SPONSOR:
Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Open cruise-in
[See
article.]
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln
WHEN:
5:30-9 pm
October
Monday, Oct. 3
SPONSOR:
Central Illinois Community
Blood Center
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Blood drive
WHERE: Logan County Paramedic
Association building, 1300 N. Postville Drive
WHEN:
Noon-6 pm
Saturday, Oct. 8
SPONSORS:
Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Junior Woman's Club,
Saint-Gobain Containers, Wal-Mart
WHO: Public
WHAT:
Glass recycling
WHERE: Parking lot at Lincoln
Wal-Mart
WHEN: 9 am-noon
Saturday, Oct. 22
SPONSOR:
Harvest of
Talents for World Hunger
WHO:
Public invited, all ages
WHAT:
22nd annual Harvest of
Talents for World Hunger
Breakfast, lunch, snacks, specialty areas of handcrafted items for
sale. Something for everyone. Exciting auction of unique handmade
items.
All proceeds for hunger relief around the world
Contact (217) 732-7618 or
harvest@lincolnil.us.
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church
Handicapped-accessible facility, parking
WHEN:
All day; doors open at 7
am; auction at 2 pm
November
Nov. 5
SPONSOR:
Logan County Courthouse Centennial Committee
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
100th anniversary celebration of the Logan County Courthouse
["Wanted: Logan County Courthouse tales and such from the past 100
years"]
WHERE: Logan County Courthouse
Monday, Nov. 7
SPONSOR:
Central Illinois Community
Blood Center
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Blood drive
WHERE: Logan County Paramedic
Association building, 1300 N. Postville Drive
WHEN:
Noon-6 pm
December
Monday, Dec. 5
SPONSOR:
Central Illinois Community
Blood Center
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Blood drive
WHERE: Logan County Paramedic
Association building, 1300 N. Postville Drive
WHEN:
Noon-6 pm |
