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 Community calendar compiled
by
the Abraham Lincoln Tourism
Bureau of Logan County
(From file received April 3)
Logan
County Events
Apr 2
Blood Drive. Come give the gift of life at the Lincoln
Masonic Center (located at 2022 N. Kickapoo Street) from Noon
until 6:00pm. This blood drive is sponsored by Lincoln Women's
Club and Lincoln Jr. Women's Club. All blood collected at this
blood drive supports Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
Apr 7
Lincoln Speedway Presentation.
Come on out to the Lincoln Speedway for their Opening Night
presentation. Visit
www.lincolnspeedway.org for more information.
 Apr
12 – 15
Mystery Ink: “The Farmer in the Well”. How about a
Mystery in the Country? The Rise and Shine Bed and Breakfast
invite guests to enjoy country life while solving a mystery.
Performers from the big city arrive to help as innkeeper Martha
Bates cooks up fine home cooking. Before long guests may have
two mysteries to solve. It’s the usual good fun from Mystery
Ink with a twist or two along the path to the well. Friday &
Saturday the doors will open at 6:30 PM (show at 7:00 PM), and
Sunday the doors will open at 1:00 PM (show at 1:30 PM).
Tickets are $35 each and seniors are $32 each. Group rates will
be $30 for ten or more. This includes a three-course meal of
fresh baked bread, salad, entrée choice, and desserts.
Coffee/tea, tax, and gratuity are included. Cash bar
available. For reservations, call 217-732-6102. For more
information, please visit
www.mysteryinkproductions.com .
Apr 13
Carroll Catholic Alumni Basketball Game.
Attention
Carroll Catholic Alumni!
Do you
remember the old tile floor in Carroll’s gym? The one that
everyone complained about? Well, if you haven’t been to Carroll
School in awhile, you’ll be surprised to see a new wood floor
that is fantastic! We thought it would be a great idea to get
some “old” Carroll ballplayers and their cheerleaders and lots
of their fans together to play on that new floor. On Friday,
April 13, we will be hosting the first Alumni Game on the new
Carroll wood floor. We are inviting any past graduates of
Carroll School to participate (we need lots of fans, too). We
will play from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., followed by food and
refreshments at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Even if you are
not up to the challenge of playing, we still need lots of fans
to root them on! Please contact us at
basketball@holyfamily.com if you are interested. We would
like you to give us your home address and email address, so that
we can contact you as plans develop. Please RSVP no later than
March 30. You can also call the school at 732-7518 and leave a
message for either John K or Anne S. See you there!
Apr 14
Wild Flower Walk. The Elkhart Historical Society will be
hosting another Wild Flower Walk this year. Tickets are $5 each,
and include a guided tour on Elkhart Hill. Tickets are by
reservation only, please call 217-947-2238 for more
information. All proceeds will go to Elkhart
Historical Society.
Apr 14
Lincoln Speedway Presentation.
Come to the Lincoln Speedway to see their full show. Full show
consists of late model, modified, sportsman, street stock, and
wild things. Hot laps begin at 6:00 PM and the racing is on at
6:30 PM. Adults are $10 each, and children under 12 are free
when accompanied by a parent. For more information, please
visit www.lincolnspeedway.org.
Apr 17
Genealogy Workshop. The Elkhart Public Library will be
hosting a Genealogy Workshop presented by Bill Detmers at on
April 17th at 6:30 PM. Topics will include: How to
Get Started, Using the Internet, & How to Stay Organized. Call
for information 217-947-2313. Elkhart Public Library 121 Bohan
Street, Elkhart, IL 62634
Apr 19
Business Development Seminar. Do you have a business
idea? Are you planning a business? Are you opening or
expanding a business? We will help you get there! Come over to
Elizabeth’s Tea Room (123 S. Sangamon St., Lincoln) to attend a
free informal seminar & learn from a panel of business
developers and professionals. Local business owners will also
be there to share their stories. You’ll get the chance to
network with other entrepreneurs as well. Refreshments will be
served, but reservations are required. The seminar will be held
from 7 PM – 8 PM on April 19, 2007. Call 217-732-8739 or visit
www.lincolnlogan.com for more information.
Apr 20
20th
Anniversary Celebration.
The Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County will be
celebrating their 20th Anniversary on Friday April
20, 2007! Come out to the Maple Club and help us celebrate this
event! Tickets will be $20 each, please call for reservations.
For more information, please call 217-732-8687.
Apr 21
Blue
Bell Walk.
The Elkhart Historical Society will be hosting another Blue Bell
Walk this year. Tickets are $5 each, and include a guided tour
on Elkhart Hill. Tickets are by reservation only, please call
217-947-2238 for more information. All proceeds will go to
Elkhart Historical Society.
Apr 21
Route 66 Presentation. The Elkhart Public Library will
be hosting an Historic Route 66 presentation on April 21, at
1:00PM by John & Lenore Weiss. Find out what makes “Route 66 so
Mystical and Popular” in Illinois. Call for information
217-947-2313. Elkhart Public Library 121 Bohan Street, Elkhart,
IL 62364.
Apr 21
Lincoln Speedway Presentation.
Come to the Lincoln Speedway on April 21, 2007 to see O’Reilly
Poweri Midgets & Mini Sprints plus modifieds and wild things.
Hot laps begin at 6:00 PM and the race is on at 6:30 PM. Adults
are $10 each and children under 12 are free when accompanied by
an adult. For more information, please visit
www.lincolnspeedway.org.
Apr 25
Christian Women’s Conference. Lincoln Christian College
and Seminary is hosting a Christian Women’s Conference Wed.
April 25th. Conference theme is “He Speaks To Me”
with Keynote speakers, Priscilla Shirer, Kay Moll, Lisa Harper,
and Kendra Smiley. Entertainment during the lunch hour will be
“Moved”, a dance ministry team from Overland Park, Kansas.
Pre-registration is $25 by April 18 and $30 after that date. To
register or get more information go online to: lccs.edu and
click on Christian Women’s Conference.
Apr 28
Bird Walk. The Elkhart Historical Society will be
hosting another Bird Walk this year. Tickets are $5 each, and
include a guided tour on Elkhart Hill. Tickets are by
reservation only, please call 217-947-2238 for more
information. All proceeds will go to Elkhart
Historical Society.
Apr 28
History of
Logan County.
The Elkhart Public Library will be hosting a presentation of the
History of Logan County Area, on April 28, at 10:00AM, presented
by Bill Detmers. Talking about the people that settled the
Logan County area and what drew them to this part of the
country. Call for information 217-947-2313. Elkhart Public
Library 121 Bohan Street, Elkhart, IL 62634.
Apr 28
Family Fun Fly. The Lincoln Church of the Nazarene (2501
Woodlawn Rd.) would like to invite everyone to their Family Fun
Fly. Come and fly kites with the kids and learn more about kite
flying. Kites of all shapes and sizes are welcome. The whole
family is invited to this special event. It will be held on
April 28, 2007 from 1 PM to 4 PM. For more information, please
call 217-732-8362.
Apr 28
Cruise In. The Railsplitter Antique Auto Club will once
again be hosting their monthly classic car cruise ins on the
downtown Lincoln square. They will be held from 5 PM to 9 PM,
on the fourth Saturday of the month, starting in April and
ending in September.
Apr 28
Lincoln Speedway Presentation.
It’s Quarter Midget Night! Come to the Lincoln Speedway to see
their full show. Full show consists of late model, modified,
sportsman, street stock, and wild things. Hot laps begin at
6:00 PM and the racing is on at 6:30 PM. Adults are $10 each,
and children under 12 are free when accompanied by a parent.
For more information, please visit
www.lincolnspeedway.org.
May 5, 9,
12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
Lincoln Farmer’s Market. Come out to Latham Park from 7
AM – 12 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting May 5 to view
and purchase the finest produce local crowers have to offer. If
you need more information, please contact 217-732-6962.
May 5
Lincoln Speedway Presentation.
Come to the Lincoln Speedway to see their full show, plus Mini
Sprints. Full show consists of late model, modified, sportsman,
street stock, and wild things. Hot laps begin at 6:00 PM and
the racing is on at 6:30 PM. Adults are $10 each, and children
under 12 are free when accompanied by a parent. For more
information, please visit www.lincolnspeedway.org.
May 7
Blood Drive. Come give the gift of life at the Lincoln
Masonic Center (located at 2022 N. Kickapoo Street) from Noon
until 6:00pm. This blood drive is sponsored by Immanuel
Lutheran Church in Lincoln. All blood collected at this blood
drive supports Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
May 12
YMCA Kids Day Event. The Lincoln Area YMCA will host a
family fun event from 12:30 to 3:00 at the Y-Activity Center on
Wyatt Avenue. Come enjoy kids games, contests, prize drawings,
sports fun, bake sale, chili cook off, and a special outdoor
bingo event. Children must be accompanied by parent. For more
information, please call 217-735-3915.
May 12
Young Eagles Day. The Heritage In-Flight Museum will be
holding a Young Eagles Day at the Logan County Airport. The EAA
Young Eagles program was launched in 1992 to give interested
young people, ages 8 - 17, an opportunity to go flying in a
general aviation airplane. These flights are offered free of
charge and are made possible through the generosity of EAA
member volunteers. Call 217-732-3333 for more information.
May 13
Lincoln Speedway Presentation. Come to the Lincoln
Speedway to see *WoO*, late model, modified, & street stock
racing. Hot laps begin at 6:00 PM and the racing is on at 6:30
PM. Adults are $10 each, and children under 12 are free when
accompanied by a parent. For more information, please visit
www.lincolnspeedway.org.
May 19
Elkhart Spring Festival.
Come over to Historic Elkhart to enjoy antique cars, antique
tractors, arrowhead/artifact road trip by Bill Bryson, costumed
tours, and hill tours of Elkhart Cemetery, the Chapel and
Gillett Mansion. Contact Andrea Niehaus at Horsefeathers for
more information 217-947-2100.
May 19
Lincoln Speedway Presentation.
It’s Fan Appreciation Night! $5 Admission! Come to the Lincoln
Speedway to see their full show. Full show consists of late
model, modified, sportsman, street stock, and wild things. Hot
laps begin at 6:00 PM and the racing is on at 6:30 PM. For more
information, please visit www.lincolnspeedway.org.
May 26
Cruise In. The Railsplitter Antique Auto Club will once
again be hosting their monthly classic car cruise ins on the
downtown Lincoln square. They will be held from 5 PM to 9 PM,
on the fourth Saturday of the month, starting in April and
ending in September.
May 26
Lincoln Speedway Presentation.
Come to the Lincoln Speedway to see their full show. Full show
consists of late model, modified, sportsman, street stock, and
wild things. Hot laps begin at 6:00 PM and the racing is on at
6:30 PM. Adults are $10 each, and children under 12 are free
when accompanied by a parent. For more information, please
visit www.lincolnspeedway.org.
May 29 – Jul
21
Lincoln Public Library District Summer Reading Program 2007
Mission READ: to the Library and Beyond! Will begin
with a sign-up week May 29 – June 2. During sign-p week a
“Library Astronaut Training” will be held. Children will be
able to visit stations to “test” their outer-space abilities.
Stations will include “Moon Rocks,” “Manipulation,” “Control
Station,” and “Moon Walk.” All astronauts will receive a
certificate of Completion in the “Library Astronaut School” and
get a picture taken in the “rocket.” The entire Summer Reading
Program will run through July 21st.
Jun 2, 6, 9,
13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
Lincoln
Farmer’s Market.
Come out to Latham Park from 7 AM – 12 PM on Wednesdays and
Saturdays starting May 5 to view and purchase the finest produce
local crowers have to offer. If you need more information,
please contact 217-732-6962.
Jun 2
“Route 66 Trail-Breaking” National Trails Day. Be a part
of history on National Trails Day 2007. Bicyclists and other
“trail-breakers” will traverse the entire 369 miles of Illinois’
new Route 66 Trail, a route of quieter roads and trails showing
off the best of the old “Mother Road.” The event will highlight
bike tourism on the Route 66 Trail while giving a boost for road
and trail improvements along the way. How it Works: Bicyclists
and other users will each ride one of the 13 legs of the Route
66 Trail, simultaneously covering the entire distance of the
route. They will converge at six different Route 66 towns,
where ceremonies will be held at noon. The segments from
Lincoln are Lincoln to Bloomington (46 Miles) or Lincoln to
Springfield (39 Miles). Find out more about this event from the
flier included in your calendar!
Jun 2
Lincoln Speedway Presentation. Come to the Lincoln
Speedway to see their full show plus $750 to win Topless
Modifieds. Full show consists of late model, modified,
sportsman, street stock, and wild things. Hot laps begin at
6:00 PM and the racing is on at 6:30 PM. Adults are $10 each,
and children under 12 are free when accompanied by a parent.
For more information, please visit www.lincolnspeedway.org.
Jun 4
Blood Drive. Come give the gift of life at the Lincoln
Masonic Center (located at 2022 N. Kickapoo Street) from Noon
until 6:00pm. This blood drive is sponsored by First
Presbyterian Church in Lincoln. All blood collected at this
blood drive supports Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
Jun 8 – 10,
2007
A Taste of Atlanta on Route 66. Come out to Atlanta,
Illinois, and A Taste of Atlanta on Route 66! We’ll have a wine
tasting, carnival, chuck wagon style wiener cook-off, and lots
of food vendors to choose from. Call 217-648-2351
for
more information
Jun 9 & 10
Broadwell’s 150th Birthday Celebration. The
Village of Broadwell will be celebrating their 150th
Birthday on June 9 & 10, 2007 with fun and excitement. Ernie
Edwards, owner and manager of the Pig Hip Museum, has promised a
surprise for guests. Could it be the world famous P.H.S???
Ernie has also invited everyone to share in his birthday cake.
More details on this event will be coming soon.
Jun 9 & 10
Logan County Route 66 Garage Sale. Come on out and
display your wares and buy your treasures at the countywide Rt.
66 Garage Sale from 8 AM to 4 PM. Make stops in Atlanta,
Lawndale, Lincoln, Broadwell and Elkhart. Vendor entry fees will
benefit Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County projects
such as The Mill. For more information, contact 217-732-8687 or
info@abe66.com
Jun 10
Lincoln Speedway Presentation. Come to the Lincoln
Speedway to see their full show, plus $1,500 to win L/M. Full
show consists of late model, modified, sportsman, street stock,
and wild things. Hot laps begin at 6:00 PM and the racing is on
at 6:30 PM. Adults are $10 each, and children under 12 are free
when accompanied by a parent. For more information, please
visit
www.lincolnspeedway.org.
Jun 15 – 17,
2007
Middletown Terquasquicentennial (175th Birthday
Party). This historic celebration will be held in
Middletown, Illinois to celebrate the 175th Birthday
of the city. A carnival has been secured for the weekend, as
well as local band Saturday Night Special (for Saturday Night).
Come on out and enjoy the parade, Half Marathon foot race,
Alumni reception, Antique Car and Tractor Show, Historical
Displays, Petting Zoo, Art and Craft Booths, Food, Fireworks and
much more. How would you like to win a 2007 Pontiac G-6? Get
involved with the raffle now, tickets only $20 each!!! The
Middletown Methodist Church will be hosting a pork chop supper
on Saturday evening, and on Sunday, the Presbyterian Church will
be holding a broasted chicken lunch. Advanced orders of
embroidered ball caps and t-shirts will begin soon. Keep
watching the calendar for more information about this party!
Check out the Middletown Terquasquicentennial webpage:
www.geocities.com/middletown175.
Jun 16
Elkhart Hill Tour. The Elkhart Historical Society will
be hosting their tours of Elkhart Hill again this year. Tickets
are $5 each by reservation only. Please call 217-947-2238 for
more information. All proceeds will go to Elkhart
Historical Society.
Jun 16
Lincoln Speedway Presentation.
Come to the Lincoln Speedway to see their full show. Full show
consists of late model, modified, sportsman, street stock, and
wild things. Hot laps begin at 6:00 PM and the racing is on at
6:30 PM. Adults are $10 each, and children under 12 are free
when accompanied by a parent. For more information, please
visit www.lincolnspeedway.org.
Jun 23
Cruise In. The Railsplitter Antique Auto Club will once
again be hosting their monthly classic car cruise ins on the
downtown Lincoln square. They will be held from 5 PM to 9 PM,
on the fourth Saturday of the month, starting in April and
ending in September.
Jun 24
Vintage Style Show. The Mount Pulaski Township
Historical Society is proud to present it's third Annual Vintage
Style Show Sunday, June 24th at the American Legion. The
luncheon/style show's theme for 2007 is "Sunday in the Park".
Tickets are $20 and anyone interested in being a hostess of a
table of eight, please call 792-3436. Also, anyone with vintage
fashions including wedding gowns, mother of the bride/groom,
bridesmaid, prom fashions we can model please contact us! If
you collect anything of fashion: hatpins, purses, shoes; we'd
love to have you display your items. Doors will open at 12:30
for guests to admire the table settings and displays with the
luncheon being served at 1pm.
Jun 24
Lincoln Speedway Presentation.
Come to the Lincoln Speedway to see the UMP Summernationals.
Late models, modifieds, and street stock racing. Hot laps begin
at 6:00 PM and the racing is on at 6:30 PM. Adults are $10
each, and children under 12 are free when accompanied by a
parent. For more information, please visit
www.lincolnspeedway.org.
Jun 30
Lincoln Speedway Presentation.
Come to the Lincoln Speedway to see their full show. Full show
consists of late model, modified, sportsman, street stock, and
wild things. Hot laps begin at 6:00 PM and the racing is on at
6:30 PM. Adults are $10 each, and children under 12 are free
when accompanied by a parent. For more information, please
visit www.lincolnspeedway.org.
Jul 2
Blood Drive. Lincoln Masonic Center (located at 2022 N.
Kickapoo Street) from Noon until 6:00pm. This blood drive is
sponsored by Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. All
blood collected at this blood drive supports Abraham Lincoln
Memorial Hospital.
Jul 4 – 7,
2007
Lincoln Illinois Heritage Days Celebration.
Celebrate our heritage in Lincoln, Illinois with this fun
event. Live music and dancing, shopping, games, parade,
fireworks and more will be available throughout downtown
Lincoln. Fundraiser for 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.
For more info call 735-2815.
Jul 4, 7,
11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
Lincoln Farmer’s Market. Come out to Latham park from 7
AM – 12 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting May 5 to view
and purchase the finest produce local crowers have to offer. If
you need more information, please contact 217-732-6962.
Jul 7
Lincoln Speedway Presentation.
Come to the Lincoln Speedway to see their full show, plus $1,200
to win L/M. Full show consists of late model, modified,
sportsman, street stock, and wild things. Hot laps begin at
6:00 PM and the racing is on at 6:30 PM. Adults are $10 each,
and children under 12 are free when accompanied by a parent.
For more information, please visit
www.lincolnspeedway.org.
Jul 14
Lincoln Speedway Presentation.
Come to the Lincoln Speedway to see their full show. Full show
consists of late model, modified, sportsman, street stock, and
wild things. Hot laps begin at 6:00 PM and the racing is on at
6:30 PM. Adults are $10 each, and children under 12 are free
when accompanied by a parent. For more information, please
visit www.lincolnspeedway.org.
Jul 21
Elkhart Hill Tour. The Elkhart Historical Society will
be hosting their tours of Elkhart Hill again this year. Tickets
are $5 each by reservation only. Please call 217-947-2238 for
more information. All proceeds will go to Elkhart
Historical Society.
Jul 21
Lincoln Speedway Presentation.
It’s Fan Appreciation Night! $5 Admission! Come to the Lincoln
Speedway to see their full show. Full show consists of late
model, modified, sportsman, street stock, and wild things. Hot
laps begin at 6:00 PM and the racing is on at 6:30 PM. For more
information, please visit www.lincolnspeedway.org.
Jul 28
Cruise In. The Railsplitter Antique Auto Club will once
again be hosting their monthly classic car cruise ins on the
downtown Lincoln square. They will be held from 5 PM to 9 PM,
on the fourth Saturday of the month, starting in April and
ending in September.
Jul 28
Lincoln Speedway Presentation.
Come to the Lincoln Speedway to see their full show. Full show
consists of late model, modified, sportsman, street stock, and
wild things. Hot laps begin at 6:00 PM and the racing is on at
6:30 PM. Adults are $10 each, and children under 12 are free
when accompanied by a parent. For more information, please
visit www.lincolnspeedway.org.
Jul 31 – Aug
5, 2007
Logan County Fair.
Come and relax and enjoy the Best of Logan County! Daily
activities include 4-H shows, a queen pageant, live
entertainment, and a carnival full of food, games, & displays.
For more information, call 217-732-3311.
Aug 1, 4, 8,
11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
Lincoln Farmer’s Market. Come out to Latham Park from 7
AM – 12 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting May 5 to view
and purchase the finest produce local crowers have to offer.
The Market will be open during the Lincoln Art and
Balloon Festival. More information will be in the calendar
regarding that event in upcoming months. If you need more
information, please contact 217-732-6962.
Aug 1
Lincoln Speedway Presentation.
Logan County Fair Races! There will be Grain Truck races, plus
more classes to be announced. For more information, please
visit www.lincolnspeedway.org.
Aug 6
Blood Drive. Come give the gift of life at the Lincoln
Masonic Center (located at 2022 N. Kickapoo Street) from Noon
until 6:00pm. This blood drive is sponsored by Lincoln
Christian Church. All blood collected at this blood drive
supports Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
Aug 12
Lincoln Speedway Presentation.
Come to the Lincoln Speedway to see their full show, plus $1,500
to win L/M Topless 40. Full show consists of late model,
modified, sportsman, street stock, and wild things. Hot laps
begin at 6:00 PM and the racing is on at 6:30 PM. Adults are
$10 each, and children under 12 are free when accompanied by a
parent. For more information, please visit
www.lincolnspeedway.org.
Aug 18
Elkhart Hill Tour. The Elkhart Historical Society will
be hosting their tours of Elkhart Hill again this year. Tickets
are $5 each by reservation only. Please call 217-947-2238 for
more information. All proceeds will go to Elkhart
Historical Society.
Aug 18
Lincoln Speedway Presentation.
Come to the Lincoln Speedway to see their full show. Full show
consists of late model, modified, sportsman, street stock, and
wild things. Hot laps begin at 6:00 PM and the racing is on at
6:30 PM. Adults are $10 each, and children under 12 are free
when accompanied by a parent. For more information, please
visit www.lincolnspeedway.org.
Aug 24 – 26
Lincoln Art and Balloon Festival.
Come out
to the Logan County Airport to experience the beauty and wonder
of Hot Air Balloons in flight or catch an evening glow. Enjoy
the carnival rides, food concessions, Blue Skies beer garden,
expanded Artisan Expo, Aeronautical displays, IL Army National
Guard Static Display, Heritage in Flight Museum, Souvenir booth,
or Bocce Ball tournament. Downtown, in Latham Park, browse the
prestigious juried Art Fair. There will also be a children’s
art tent and Kickapoo Kingdom will be filled with a carousel,
inflatable attractions, interactive games and more food
concessions. Around town you may choose to enjoy a car
cruise-in, Antique & Flea market, used book sale, or 1800’s
craft show. There is something for everyone. For more
information or for sponsorship opportunities, please call
217.735.2385. Watch
www.lincolnillinois.com for a detailed schedule.
Aug 25
Cruise In. The Railsplitter Antique Auto Club will once
again be hosting their monthly classic car cruise ins on the
downtown Lincoln square. They will be held from 5 PM to 9 PM,
on the fourth Saturday of the month, starting in April and
ending in September.
Aug 25
Lincoln Speedway Presentation.
Come to the Lincoln Speedway to see their full show. Full show
consists of late model, modified, sportsman, street stock, and
wild things. Hot laps begin at 6:00 PM and the racing is on at
6:30 PM. Adults are $10 each, and children under 12 are free
when accompanied by a parent. For more information, please
visit www.lincolnspeedway.org.
Aug 26
1800’s
Craft Fair.
Postville Courthouse will once again be hosting their 1800’s
Craft Fair on the final day of the Lincoln Art and Balloon
Festival. The Public is invited to come and see 19th
century crafters from surrounding areas demonstrating their
skills. Local crafters are also included. Music and other
entertainment will be provided. Call 217-732-8930 or
217-737-0979 for more information.
Sep 1, 5, 8,
12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
Lincoln Farmer’s Market. Come out to Latham Park from 7
AM – 12 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting May 5 to view
and purchase the finest produce local crowers have to offer. If
you need more information, please contact 217-732-6962.
Sep 1
Steak
Sandwich Fundraiser Sale.
Habitat for Humanity will sell steak sandwiches at the Lincoln
IGA from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday of Labor Day
weekend. This is a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Logan
County.
Sep 1
Lincoln Speedway Presentation.
Come to the Lincoln Speedway to see their full show. Full show
consists of late model, modified, sportsman, street stock, and
wild things. Hot laps begin at 6:00 PM and the racing is on at
6:30 PM. Adults are $10 each, and children under 12 are free
when accompanied by a parent. For more information, please
visit www.lincolnspeedway.org.
Sep 6 – 9
Atlanta Fall
Festival.
Throughout Atlanta, Illinois, enjoy a variety of entertainments,
including music, a carnival, petting zoo, car show, and lots of
art and craft vendors. Don’t miss out on the great food
available or the pie and cake baking contest and auction. For
more information, call 217-732-8687.
Sep 6 – 9
Mt. Pulaski
Fall Festival.
Throughout Mt. Pulaski, Illinois, enjoy this fun family event:
carnival rides, games, music, shopping and much more. Check out
this calendar for more updates as they become available.
Sep 10
Blood Drive. Come give the gift of life at the Lincoln
Masonic Center (located at 2022 N. Kickapoo Street) from Noon
until 6:00pm. This blood drive is sponsored by Lincoln Rotary
Club. All blood collected at this blood drive supports Abraham
Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
Sep 14 – 16
Abraham
Lincoln National Railsplitting Contest.
37th Annual festival features a Bluegrass concert
downtown at Scully Park on Friday night, and a Civil War Ball at
Lincoln College on Saturday night. Fun and educational event for
all ages – rail splitting, corn shucking, tomahawk throwing,
pioneer village, antique car and tractors, historical displays,
Lincoln presentations, quilt show, crafters, flea market, kids
games, food vendors and much more. Also includes cemetery walk
and Captain Bogardus trap shoot. Check out
www.railsplitting.com or call 217-732-8687 for more
information.
Sept 16
Lincoln Speedway Presentation.
Come to the Lincoln Speedway on April 21, 2007 to see O’Reilly
Poweri Midgets & Mini Sprints plus modifieds and wild things.
Hot laps begin at 6:00 PM and the race is on at 6:30 PM. Adults
are $10 each and children under 12 are free when accompanied by
an adult. For more information, please visit
www.lincolnspeedway.org.
Sep 15
Elkhart Hill Tour. The Elkhart Historical Society will
be hosting their tours of Elkhart Hill again this year. Tickets
are $5 each by reservation only. Please call 217-947-2238 for
more information. All proceeds will go to Elkhart
Historical Society.
Sep 22
Cruise In. The Railsplitter Antique Auto Club will once
again be hosting their monthly classic car cruise ins on the
downtown Lincoln square. They will be held from 5 PM to 9 PM,
on the fourth Saturday of the month, starting in April and
ending in September.
Sep 22
Elkhart Fall
Festival.
Details coming soon. Contact Andrea Niehaus at Horsefeathers for
more information 217-947-2100.
Sep 22
Lincoln Speedway Presentation.
Come to the Lincoln Speedway on April 21, 2007 to see The Wild
Thing Nationals, $1,500 to win. Hot laps begin at 6:00 PM and
the race is on at 6:30 PM. Adults are $10 each and children
under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. For more
information, please visit www.lincolnspeedway.org.
Oct 1
Blood Drive. Come give the gift of life at the Lincoln
Masonic Center (located at 2022 N. Kickapoo Street) from Noon
until 6:00pm. This blood drive is sponsored by Lincoln
Kiwanis. All blood collected at this blood drive supports
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
Oct 3, 6,
10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31
Lincoln Farmer’s Market. Come out to Latham Park from 7
AM – 12 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting May 5 to view
and purchase the finest produce local crowers have to offer. If
you need more information, please contact 217-732-6962.
Oct 13
Habitat for Humanity Annual Recognition Dinner / Dance.
Habitat for Humanity will hold the dinner/dance at the American
Legion on 5th Street in Lincoln. The doors open at 5:30 p.m.,
dinner is served at 6:00, and the recognition program and the
dance are at 7:00. Music is provided by The Turner Trio. In
addition to recognizing those who have been significant
supporters of Habitat during the year, this event is also a fund
raiser for Habitat. Tickets may be purchased in advance at A.G.
Edwards & Sons, MKS Jewelers, or by calling 217-732-2861.
Oct 20
Elkhart Hill Tour. The Elkhart Historical Society will
be hosting their tours of Elkhart Hill again this year. Tickets
are $5 each by reservation only. Please call 217-947-2238 for
more information. All proceeds will go to Elkhart
Historical Society.
Oct 30 – Nov
11
Christmas Memories Quilt Show. The Christmas Memories
Quilt Show at Postville Courthouse State Historic Site will be
back again this year. Featuring lovely period quilts of all
designs and holiday themes. Hours are 12 PM to 4 PM. This show
is co-sponsored by Postville Courthouse and Sew Many Friends.
Come and enjoy the beautiful quilts and vote for your favorite.
Tour the historic site at 914 Fifth Street in Lincoln. Free and
open to the public. For more information, please call
217-735-4977 or 217-732-4527.
Nov 5
Blood Drive. Come give the gift of life at the Lincoln
Masonic Center (located at 2022 N. Kickapoo Street) from Noon
until 6:00pm. This blood drive is sponsored by Abraham Lincoln
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. All blood collected at this blood
drive supports Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
Nov 17 – 18
Christmas on Vinegar Hill. Come and shop and browse at
Mt. Pulaski’s annual Christmas on Vinegar Hill celebration.
Citywide displays, homes, schools, churches and businesses,
crafts and food. Plan on spending the day and join in on all
the holiday cheer. Saturday from 8 AM – 5 PM and Sunday from 12
PM – 4 PM. For more information, please call 217-792-5698.
Nov 24
Pride of the Prairie Folk Art and Craft Show. Kick off
your holiday shopping here! The Lincoln Park District proudly
presents this annual event, featuring area artists and crafters
bringing together a collection of their finest artisans and
craftsmen. The doors will open at 8 AM and close at 4 PM. For
more information, call 217-732-8770.
Dec 1
Elkhart Christmas in the Chapel.
Details coming soon! Contact Gillette Ransom at 217-947-2238.
Dec 3
Blood Drive. Come give the gift of life at the Lincoln
Masonic Center (located at 2022 N. Kickapoo Street) from Noon
until 6:00pm. This blood drive is sponsored by Lincoln United
Methodist Church. All blood collected at this blood drive
supports Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
Central Illinois Events
Apr 6 & 7
Mason City
Limits Presents: John McClellan.
Winner of the Seattle Comedy Competition, and called “brutally
funny” by the Chicago Sun Times. This show is Rated R.
Two Shows each night, all
Shows $12.50 per person. Show Times are: 7:15 & 9:30.
Friday
7:15 show is Non-Smoking, otherwise there will be a
smoking section available.
There is a one drink minimum in the showroom.
(It doesn’t have to be alcoholic, but we are funnier if it is!).
18 and up w/ valid I.D. only are permitted. A $ .50 charge will
be added to each ticket with credit card orders.
For up to date information and ticket reservations check
www.mclimits.com
or call 217.482.LAFF (5233)
Apr 13 & 14
Mason City
Limits Presents: Jeff Jena.
As seen on Showtime, MTV, Fox, Dennis Miller, and Bob & Tom.
Two Shows each night, all
Shows $12.50 per person. Show Times are: 7:15 & 9:30.
Friday
7:15 show is Non-Smoking, otherwise there will be a
smoking section available.
There is a one drink minimum in the showroom.
(It doesn’t have to be alcoholic, but we are funnier if it is!).
18 and up w/ valid I.D. only are permitted. A $ .50 charge will
be added to each ticket with credit card orders.
For up to date information and ticket reservations check
www.mclimits.com
or call 217.482.LAFF (5233)
Jun 28
Scholarship Scramble. Heartland Community College
Foundation will be holding their 15th Annual
Scholarship Scramble on Thursday, June 28, 2007. It will be
held at the Den at Fox Creek Golf Course. For more information
on sponsorship opportunities and on the scramble, please call
Cynthia Kelley at 309-268-8102 or e-mail her at
cynthia.Kelley@heartland.edu
Aug 10 – 19
Illinois State Fair.
Come on out to the Illinois State Fair to experience all the fun
and excitement.
Logan County Meetings
Apr 16
LCGHS Meeting. The April 16, 2007 program, "My Civil War
Picture Collection" will be presented by Darlene Crider at 6:30
p.m. at 114 N. Chicago St. in Lincoln. Visitors are welcome.
"This is My Stroy" Volume 2 Veteran book is ready to order. You
may call 217-732-3200 for information. This volume includes 365
pages of Logan County Veterans' personal stories and pictures.
The book includes local veteran organizations and memorials and
would be a good addition to your library. We have several CDs
for sale. The newest is a CD of Stringers 1911 History of Logan
County book.
Apr 19
Lincoln Jaycee’s Meeting.
The Lincoln Jaycees will be meeting on the third Thursday of
every month at 7 PM at the Moose Lodge. Guests and those
interested in joining are welcome to attend! More information
can be found at
www.lincolnjaycees.com.
May 21
LCGHS Meeting. Logan County Genealogical and Historical
Society will meet on May 21, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at 114 N. Chicago
St. in Lincoln, Il. Mrs. Ed Carter will show and tell about her
collection of Civil War pictures. West Lincoln and Broadwell
Townships will be featured in the Society newsletter and
information is being collected for future historical reference.
If anyone has information that they would like included, please
submit the information by May 15, 2007, so the information can
be included in the upcoming newsletter.
Jun 18
LCGHS
Meeting.
Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society will meet on
June 18, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at 114 N. Chicago St. in Lincoln, Il.
Galen Wickline will speak about "How to Preserve Archival
Mateials". We have several CD's available. Such as: Cemetery
Index, Atlas, Stringer Logan County History of 1878 and
Stringer Logan County History of 1911. We will continue to
develop new CD's. Call 217-732-3200 for more information.
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