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				Community calendar compiled 
				by 
				the Abraham Lincoln Tourism 
				Bureau of Logan County 
				
				(Copied from 
				file received Feb. 1) 
				
				Logan 
				County Events
				
				Feb – Mar 
				Story Time Classes.  Lincoln Public Library District will 
				hold three different Story Time classes for 6 mon. – 2 year 
				olds, 3 & 4 year olds, and 5 –7 year olds through the months of 
				February and March. There is no charge, but registration is 
				necessary for accurate planning.  Call the Youth Services 
				Department for times and days at 732-5732 or to register. 
				
				Feb 16, 17, 
				18, 23, & 24 
				Mystery Ink: Mardi Gras Madness.  Join the Mystery Ink 
				Players for a Mardi Gras celebration with a little madness, 
				music, food and mystery.  Sunday doors open at 6:30 PM, Sunday 
				doors open at 1:00 PM.  Tickets are $35 per person, $32 for 
				Seniors.  Groups of 10 or more may receive the group rate of $30 
				per person.  Tickets include fresh baked bread, salad, choice of 
				entrée, and dessert as well as coffee/tea, tax and gratuity.  A 
				cash bar is available.  For tickets or more information, please 
				call 217-732-6102. 
				
				Mar 3 
				Coin Show.  The Railsplitter Coin Club will be hosting 
				their Spring Coin Show on Saturday, March 3, 2007.  Admission is 
				free, and it will be held at Rusty’s Clubhouse and Grill (2810 
				Woodlawn Road, Lincoln).  Rusty’s will have their full menu 
				available.  The show begins at 9:00 AM and will end at 4:00 PM.  
				So if you’re interested in picking up some nifty coins for your 
				collection, or just finding out what makes the art of coin 
				collecting so much fun, come out to Rusty’s for the Spring Coin 
				Show.  For more information, please call 217-732-7069. 
				
				Mar 3 
				Kiwanis Club Annual Ham and Bean Dinner.  Held at the 
				American Legion Hall (1740 Fifth St., Lincoln) from 11 AM to 3 
				PM, tickets are $6.50 per person for adults.  Children 6 and 
				younger are free!  Your drink and dessert are included and 
				carryouts are available.  For more information, please call 
				217-735-4977. 
				Mar 5 
				Blood Drive.  Come give the gift of life at the 
				Immanuel 
				Lutheran Church (located at 1409 Pulaski) from Noon until 
				6:00pm.  This blood drive currently has no sponsor.  All blood 
				collected at this blood drive supports Abraham Lincoln Memorial 
				Hospital. 
				
				Mar 21 
				Ag Day Breakfast.  The Lincoln/Logan County Ag Day 2007 
				will be held at the Laughlin Center, Lincoln Christian College.  
				Sponsorships are still available, so please contact the Chamber 
				of Commerce at 217-735-2385 before January 31st for 
				sponsorship arrangements. 
				
				Mar 31 
				“Cheeseburger in 
				Paradise” 
				Night.  
				Do you like yours with lettuce and tomato? Join us for a night 
				of fun! CIEDC is hosting a “Cheeseburger in Paradise” night at 
				the American Legion! The event is being coordinated to raise 
				funds for the Senior Nutrition and Transportation Programs at 
				CIEDC. More details to come but save the date NOW! 
				
				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 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!  More information will be in March’s calendar.  For more 
				information, please call 217-732-8687. 
				
				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 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.  
				
				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 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 
				Happy Wiener Fest.  Come out to Atlanta, Illinois, and 
				celebrate Happy Weiner Fest on the Mother Road!  We’ll have a 
				wine tasting, carnival, chuck wagon style wiener cook-off, and 
				lots of food vendors to choose from.  Call 217-732-8687 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 15 – 
				17, 2007 
				
				Middletown Terquasquicentennial (175th Birthday 
				Party).  
				Details coming soon! 
				
				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 
				Heritage Days.  Celebrate our heritage in Lincoln, 
				Illinois with this fun event.  Dancing, shopping, games and more 
				will be available throughout downtown Lincoln. 
				
				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 27 & 28 
				Thunderbird Convention.  Come on out to Historic Lawndale 
				to enjoy a weekend of fun!  This year marks the 30th 
				Anniversary of the legendary thunderbird attacks in Lawndale, 
				and the sightings throughout the state.  To celebrate, the 
				Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County, Cryptozologist 
				Scott Maruna, and the Camarilla Fanclub will be putting on a 
				weekend convention full of exciting talks, vendors, and 
				community events.  For more information, please call the 
				Information Station at 217-732-8687. 
				
				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 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 24 – 
				26, 2007 
				
				Lincoln Art and Balloon Festival.  
				Come out to the Airport in Logan County to experience the beauty 
				and wonder of Hot Air Balloons in flight.  Downtown, see all of 
				the art vendors and pick up some beautiful pieces.  Activities 
				include several balloon launches, evening balloon glows, musical 
				entertainment, food, an art and craft show, the Art of Wine, and 
				much more.  For more information, please call 217-735-2385. 
				
				Aug 26, 
				2007 
				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 6 – 9, 
				2007 
				
				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, 
				2007 
				
				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, 2007 
				Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Contest.  Fun and 
				educational event for all ages!  Check out
				
				www.railsplitting.com for more information.   
				
				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. 
				
				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, 2007 
				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, 
				2007 
				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 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
				
				Aug 10 – 19 
				
				Illinois State Fair.  
				Come on out to the Illinois State Fair to experience all the fun 
				and excitement.   
				  
				Logan County 
				Meetings
				
				Feb 2, 9, 
				16, & 23 
				
				Leadership Academy.  
				The Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy 
				will be meeting every Friday, starting January 19th.  
				For more information regarding the Leadership Academy and how to 
				join, please call 217-735-2385. 
				
				Feb 15 
				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. 
				
				Feb 19 
				LCGHS Meeting.  The Logan County Genealogical and 
				Historical Society would like to invite the public to attend 
				their monthly meeting on February 19, 2007 at 6:30 PM.  The 
				topic for this month will be “Who Inspired Langston Hughes?”  
				Come on out to 114 N. Chicago Street, Lincoln, to attend this 
				meeting.  For more information, please call LCGHS at 
				217-732-3200. 
				
				Mar 2, 9, 
				16, 23, & 30 
				
				Leadership Academy.  
				The Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy 
				will be meeting every Friday, starting January 19th.  
				For more information regarding the Leadership Academy and how to 
				join, please call 217-735-2385. 
				
				Mar 15 
				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. 
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