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Link to community
calendar compiled by
the Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County:
October-December events
Calendar listings
below are based on announcements
provided to
Lincoln
Daily News.
Please let us know
about upcoming events. Thank you.
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October 2006
 Monday, Oct. 16
SPONSOR:
Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society
WHO:
Public invited
WHAT:
Meeting
Bob Church will
speak about "Early Land Surveys of Illinois."
[See
article.]
WHERE:
114 N. Chicago St.
WHEN:
6:30 pm
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO:
People who are separated or divorced
WHAT:
DivorceCare session; weekly seminar and support
group
[See
article.]
WHERE:
1700 N. Jefferson St.
WHEN:
7-9 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 17
SPONSOR:
CIEDC Head Start
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Open house
[See
article.]
WHERE:
200 Centennial Court
WHEN:
9:30-11:30 am and 5-7 pm
 Wednesday, Oct. 18
SPONSOR:
Lincoln/Logan County
Chamber of Commerce
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Ribbon-cutting for inaugural run of additional
Amtrak services
[See
article.]
WHERE:
Lincoln Depot, 101 N. Chicago
WHEN:
Noon
Thursday, Oct. 19
SPONSOR:
CIEDC Head Start
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Open house
[See
article.]
WHERE:
721 Wyatt Ave.
WHEN:
11 am-1 pm and 5-7 pm
 SPONSOR:
Christian Village
WHO:
Open to the public for friends, family and caregivers of people
with Alzheimer's or other related dementias
WHAT:
Free meeting of Alzheimer's and Related Dementia Support Group
Contact: Pam Mulford, 217-732-2189 or 217-732-5038
[See
article.]
WHERE:
Christian Village Senior Apartment Building, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN:
6 pm
(Third Thursday monthly)
Friday, Oct. 20
SPONSOR:
Little Lambs Day Care
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Second annual chili cook-off
Come out and try a variety of home-cooked chili and vote for your
favorite. Bring the whole family. Fee.
For more information, to make donations of goods needed or to
participate, contact Chris at Little Lambs Day Care, 732-4411.
WHERE:
Little Lambs Day Care gymnasium, Lincoln Youth Center, 1500 N.
McLean St.
WHEN:
5-7 pm
Saturday, Oct. 21
SPONSOR:
St. John United Church of Christ
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Germanfest
[See
article.]
WHERE:
Corner of Eighth and Maple
WHEN:
11 am-3 pm
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Blood drive
[See
article.]
WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds, haunted house
WHEN:
12:30-4 pm
SPONSOR:
Knapp-Chesnut-Becker Historical Society
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Annual turkey dinner
[See
article.]
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School
WHEN:
4-7 pm
Monday, Oct. 23
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO:
People who are separated or divorced
WHAT:
DivorceCare session; weekly seminar and support
group
Watch for more
information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
1700 N. Jefferson St.
WHEN:
7-9 pm
Friday, Oct. 27
SPONSORS:
Neighbors To Nations
Community Church, Lincoln Christian Church and Jefferson Street
Christian Church
WHO:
Public -- all children
ages 3-11
WHAT:
"Sonfest," a Christian
alternative to Halloween, in a safe, responsible environment with
lots of fun activities
Games, puppets and skits for the kids to enjoy, refreshments, free
candy
(Witches, monsters or scary costumes will not be welcomed!)
Admission
For more information, contact Deborah at the church office,
735-3402.
WHERE:
Lincoln Youth Center
gymnasium, 1500 N. McLean St.
WHEN:
6:30-8:30 pm
 Saturday, Oct. 28
SPONSOR:
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO:
Public invited, all ages, something for everyone
Bring your heart
for the hungry.
WHAT:
23rd annual Harvest of Talents for World Hunger -- "Harvest Day"
Breakfast, lunch, snacks and specialty areas of handcrafted items
for sale
Fresh potatoes, $10 for 50-pound bag
Auction of unique handmade items, including quilts, needlework and
furniture
New this year: Abe Lincoln's General Store, including tours of local
Lincoln historic sites
All proceeds for hunger relief around the world
E-mail harvest@lincolnil.us
or call 217-732-7618.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean; handicapped-accessible
facilities, plenty of parking
WHEN:
Doors open at 7 am, auction at 2 pm
9-11 am, special activities for grades K-4 and 5-6
SPONSOR:
Middletown Methodist Church
WHO:
Public
WHAT:
Chili and vegetable soup supper, country store, bake sale
Tickets available at door
WHERE:
Middletown Methodist Church
WHEN:
4-7 pm
Sunday, Oct. 29
SPONSOR:
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO:
Public invited
WHAT:
Celebration Sunday worship services to give thanks for God's
faithfulness through the 23rd Harvest of Talents
Announcement of amount raised in 2006 for world hunger relief
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean; handicapped-accessible
facilities, plenty of parking
WHEN:
8:30 and 11 am worship services
Monday, Oct. 30
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Park District
WHO:
Children fifth grade and under
WHAT:
Halloween FunFest
WHERE:
1400 Primm Road
WHEN:
6:30-8:30 pm
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO:
People who are separated or divorced
WHAT:
DivorceCare session; weekly seminar and support
group
Watch for more
information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
1700 N. Jefferson St.
WHEN:
7-9 pm
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