August 2007
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Aug. 10-19
Illinois State Fair
SPONSOR:
Illinois Department of Agriculture
WHO:
Public
http://www.illinoisstatefair.info
WHERE:
State Fairgrounds, Springfield
Saturday, Aug. 11
Elkhart Farmer's Market
SPONSOR:
Elkhart Farmer's Market
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Local vendors. Fresh produce, herbs, cheese, melons, flowers, baked
goods and much more.
WHERE:
Elkhart Village Hall
WHEN:
8 am-noon, rain or shine
Glass recycling collection
SPONSORS:
Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Junior Woman's Club,
Saint-Gobain Containers and Lincoln Wal-Mart
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
Only container (food or beverage) glass will be accepted. Clear
glass, as well as amber, green and blue, will be accepted.
Unacceptable items include ceramics, dishware, light bulbs,
fluorescent lights, window glass and mirrors. Broken glass will not
be accepted due to safety issues for volunteers.
Glass preparation: Rinse all containers thoroughly. Remove all metal or
plastic rings from containers. Labels may be left on containers.
WHERE:
Wal-Mart Supercenter parking lot
WHEN:
9 am-noon
(Second Saturday April-October)
Sunday, Aug. 12
Lincoln/Logan County Hometown
Day
WHO:
Public
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Tent near Gate 2 of state fairgrounds, Springfield
WHEN:
10 am-8 pm
Thursday, Aug. 16
Presentation on caring for loved
ones with Alzheimer's disease
SPONSOR:
Christian Village
WHO:
Caregivers, family and friends of loved ones with Alzheimer's
disease
DETAILS:
Presented by Sandy Burgener, Ph.D., APRN-BC, FAAN. No registration
required. Refreshments will be provided.
WHERE:
Christian Village Senior Apt. building, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN:
6-7 pm
Saturday, Aug. 18
Elkhart Farmer's Market
SPONSOR:
Elkhart Farmer's Market
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Local vendors. Fresh produce, herbs, cheese, melons, flowers, baked
goods and much more.
WHERE:
Elkhart Village Hall
WHEN:
8 am-noon, rain or shine
Monday, Aug. 20
Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society meeting
SPONSOR:
Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society
WHO:
Members and visitors
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
114 N. Chicago
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Aug. 24-26
Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
SPONSOR:
Lincoln/Logan County
Chamber of Commerce
WHO:
Public
(See
article.)
DETAILS:
www.lincolnillinois.com/balloonfest
WHERE:
Logan County Airport
Saturday, Aug. 25
Elkhart Farmer's Market
SPONSOR:
Elkhart Farmer's Market
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Local vendors. Fresh produce, herbs, cheese, melons, flowers, baked
goods and much more.
WHERE:
Elkhart Village Hall
WHEN:
8 am-noon, rain or shine
Classic car cruise-in
SPONSOR:
Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln square
WHEN:
5-9 pm
Sunday, Aug. 26
1800s craft fair
WHO:
Public
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
Postville Courthouse
State Historic Site, 914 Fifth St.
WHEN:
10 am-4 pm
Aug. 29-Oct. 27
Harvest of Talents license
plate display dates
SPONSOR:
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO:
Owners of vehicles registered in Illinois
DETAILS:
Special event license plates produced through the Illinois
Secretary of State's office available for $25 per set.
Applicants need to provide driver's license number and legible
copy of vehicle registration valid through October or beyond.
WHERE:
From
Lincoln Christian Church
WHEN:
Monday-Friday 8-5
Aug. 31-Sept. 3
Delavan Fall Festival
WHO:
Public
www.delavanfallfestival.com
(See
article.) (See
article.)
WHERE:
Delavan
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