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July 27-Aug. 4

"Cinderella"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Community Theatre
WHO: Public
(Ticket information)
WHERE: Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln College
WHEN: 7:30 pm Tuesday-Saturday; 2 pm Sunday

July 31-Aug. 5

Logan County Fair
WHO:
Public
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds

 

Aug. 10-19

Illinois State Fair
SPONSOR:
Illinois Department of Agriculture
WHO: Public
http://www.illinoisstatefair.info
WHERE: State Fairgrounds, Springfield

Saturday, Aug. 11

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)

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.)
www.lincolnillinois.com/balloonfest
WHERE: Logan County Airport

Saturday, Aug. 25

Classic car cruise-in
SPONSOR:
Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO: Public
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln square
WHEN: 5-9 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

Sept. 6-8

Atlanta Fall Festival
WHO:
Public
WHERE: Atlanta

Sept. 6-9

Mount Pulaski Fall Festival
WHO:
Public
WHERE: Mount Pulaski

Saturday, Sept. 8

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)

Cemetery walk
SPONSOR:
Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society
WHO:
Members and volunteers from Logan County
DETAILS: What mysteries does Old Union Cemetery hold? Come, join us for a walk through the west section. Trolley rides will be provided to the west section of the cemetery for the walk. More details forthcoming.
WHERE: Old Union Cemetery on Route 66, Lincoln
WHEN: 10 am-2 pm

Sept. 14-15

70th birthday celebration for LCHS class of 1955
SPONSOR:
LCHS class of 1955
WHO:
Class of 1955 and spouses, friends
DETAILS: Contact Ms. Marlin for information.  
WHERE: Holiday Inn Express and Maple Club
WHEN: 5-10 pm

Sept. 14-16

Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Contest and Crafts Festival
SPONSORS:
Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Association of Logan County
WHO:
Public
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds

Saturday, Sept. 22

Classic car cruise-in
SPONSOR:
Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO: Public
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln square
WHEN: 5-9 pm

Sunday, Sept. 23

Prairie Harvest Days 5K Run-Walk-1 Mile Kids Fun Run
WHO: Public
WHERE: Pavilion Park, Mason City
WHEN: 7:30 am

Saturday, Oct. 13

Glass recycling collection
SPONSOR:
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)

Saturday, Oct. 27

Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
SPONSOR:
Harvest of Talents ministry team
WHO: Public
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church
 

Nov. 17-18

Christmas on Vinegar Hill
WHO:
Public
http://www.mtpulaskiil.com/mtpulaskiilWEBsite/VinegarHill/2007/VinegarHill_MainPage.htm
WHERE: Mount Pulaski

 

 

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