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Community calendar compiled
by
the Abraham Lincoln Tourism
Bureau of Logan County
(From file received March 2)
Logan
County Events
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.
Mar 1, 8,
15, 22, 29
Craft Classes. Lincoln Public Library District will hold
Craft Classes for 8 – 12 year olds on Thursdays at 3:30 through
March. There is no charge, but registration is necessary for
accurate planning. Call the Youth Services Department to
register.
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 5 – 23
“Art and Architecture in Illinois Libraries”.
The Elkhart Public Library District has been selected to host
the traveling exhibit “Art and Architecture in Illinois
Libraries” which celebrates the rich architectural and artistic
heritage of Illinois libraries. This exhibit was developed
based on information and images collected by Eastern Illinois
University’s Booth Library through surveys and more than 600
site visits. Using a variety of formats, the exhibit is
designed to appeal to audiences of all ages. You can see the
exhibit at Elkhart Library from March 5 – 23. For more
information, contact the Library at 217-947-2313
Mar 10
Ham and Bean Dinner. Join Lincoln Kiwanis for a Ham &
Bean Dinner. From 11am – 3pm at the American Legion. Tickets are
$6.50 each and include: ham & bean soup, cornbread, beverage and
dessert.
Kiwanis is a
global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the
world one child and one community at a time. Funds go to sponsor
local youth programs.
Mar 17
Introduction to Square Dancing. Lincoln Park District
presents an Introduction to Square Dancing at the Lincoln Rec
Center. Class will begin at 7:00 PM, with free admission. No
experience required, and our caller will have you dancing in 15
minutes! For more information, please call 217-732-6389 between
9 AM and 8 PM.
Mar 18
Pancake and Sausage Breakfast. The Lincoln Heritage Days
& Lincoln Fireworks Fundraiser Breakfast will be held on March
18 from 7:30 AM to Noon. If you’re looking for a wonderful meal
of pancakes, sausage, biscuits, gravy, and fruit then come on
out to the American Legion Hall (1749 5th St.,
Lincoln, IL) to enjoy! A donation of $6 is required for each
meal (Children under 6 years old are free), and carryouts are
available. There will also be a bake sale at the site.
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 24 & 25
Chihuahua Specialty Show.
The Land of Lincoln Chihuahua Club will be hosting their 2007
Specialty Show at the Laughlin Center (Lincoln Christian
College) on Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25. If you’re
interested in seeing this fun and exciting show, come and check
it out! For more information, please visit their website at:
http://landoflincolnchihuahuaclub.org/27301/index.html .
Mar 24
Benefit for Doris Balch. Doris is a cancer patient with
mounting medical bills that are affecting her everyday living
expenses. If you could participate in this upcoming benefit it
would mean the world to this wonderful woman. There is a
financial account set up for Doris at the State Bank of
Lincoln. We’ll be having an auction, food, a 50/50 drawing,
bands, karaoke, and a bake sale. If you’re interested in
donating homemade baked goods, please contact Laura for details
or pick-up (217-732-5801). The benefit will be held on
Saturday, March 24th, 2007 at the Eagles Lodge from
11 AM - ?
Mar 25
Spring Fling for the Mill. Hosted by the Route 66
Heritage Foundation of Logan County, come and enjoy a Spring
Fling benefiting the Mill! The Route 66 theme, including
50's-60's music and strange decor from the original Mill in
Lincoln, will delight those attending this fund raiser at
Hallie's in downtown Lincoln for the Mill on Rt. 66. 50/50
drawing and great home cooked meals. Dine in or carry out. Meal
prices vary, donations accepted. Hallie's Lunchbox 111 S.
Kickapoo, Sunday 11a-2p Meal choices: Fried Chicken or Roast
Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll, Drink. Children's
meal: Chicken strips, fries and drink. Fundraiser for
restoration of The Mill. For more information, please visit
www.SaveTheMill.org or call 217-732-8687.
Mar 27
Readers Theater. Readers Theater is back at the Lincoln
Public Library District! A performance will be scheduled for
March 27 at 6:00 PM. Call 732-5732 to register.
Mar 31
“Cheeseburger in
Paradise”
Night.
If you like yours with lettuce and tomato, Saturday, March 31st
is the night for you! Join us for a Buffet-inspired
“Cheeseburger in Paradise” night for all the cheeseburgers you
can eat, chips & cheese, fruit and chicken wings! CIEDC is
sponsoring this event to raise funds for the Senior Meal
Delivery and Transportation Programs in Logan and Mason
Counties. Doors and the bar open at the American Legion at 6:00
pm, food served at 6:30pm. You’ll enjoy live Buffet-inspired
music by Gary Sluhan from St. Louis and Mason City Limits
comedian, John Kavanaugh. Also, we’ll be having live auctions
for BIG, BIG prizes! Don’t let this night of fun, friends and
community pass you by! Tickets are available ($25 each or 2/$40)
by calling CIEDC at 217-732-2159 ext. 0. The price of your
ticket pays for one local senior’s meals for one week!
Mar 31
22nd
Annual Community Health Fair.
The 22nd
Annual Community Health Fair will be held
Saturday, March 31, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lincoln
Park District's Sports Center. Admission is free. Everyone is
invited to attend.
"Score Big with Good Health" is this year's edition of the
fair. We'll have something for everyone featuring what's hot in
safety, health and fitness. More than 70 organizations will
have displays and/or be offering health screenings. Guests at
the fair will learn new and innovative approaches to wellness.
As part of this year's entertainment a game of Granny Basketball
will be played at 11 a.m. featuring the Iowa Phantoms versus the
Lincoln All-Stars. Questions about the Health Fair should be
directed to Marcia Dowling at the Logan County Health Department
(735-3517) or Marcia Greenslate at the Lincoln Park District
(732-8770), Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Health
Fair is co-sponsored by the Lincoln Park District and the Logan
County Health Department.
Mar 31
Lincoln Jaycees Annual Easter Egg Hunt.
The Lincoln Jaycees will host their annual Easter Egg Hunt (for
ages 1 – 12 years) on March 31st starting at 2pm. It will be
held at Latham Park in Lincoln. There will be prizes as well as
a visit from the Easter Bunny. Call 217-735-1979 or go to
www.lincolnjaycees.com for more information.
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 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 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 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
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 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.
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 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 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.
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 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 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 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.
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 20 & 21
Lawndale Giant Thunderbird Cryptozoological Festival.
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 and Cryptozologist Scott Maruna will be putting on
a weekend festival full of exciting talks, vendors, and
community events. For more information, please call the
Information Station at 217-732-8687.
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 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 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 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 24 – 26
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 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 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 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.
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.
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 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
Mar 2 & 3
Mason City Limits Presents: Rob Haney.
He’s Bob & Tom’s Favorite Cheap-Skate… Its’
Rob Haney!
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)
Mar 9 & 10
Mason City Limits Presents: Rich Ragains.
Author of the best seller “The No Excuse Dad”.
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)
Mar 16 & 17
Mason City Limits Presents: Mike MacRae.
Fresh off a Bob & Tom comedy tour.
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)
Mar 23 & 24
Mason City Limits Presents: Will Durst.
Special Event!!! Late Night With David Letterman, HBO & CNN.
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)
Mar 30 & 31
Mason City Limits Presents: Tim Bedore.
It’s Vague But True, He’s Back! With Animal Conspiracy
Presentation.
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
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.
Mar 19
LCGHS Meeting. The LCGHS will meet at 6:30 p.m. on March
19, 2007 at 114 N. Chicago St. in Lincoln. Paul Buckles will
present the program “Trains and More Trains of Logan
County”. Visitors are welcome. Logan County Genealogical and
Historical Society welcomes everyone to stop in and view the
Langston Hughes collection of books. "Fields of Wonder" is a
book of lyric poems. "The Weary Blues" expresses the strange
medley of emotions, memories, hopes and fears of his race in
modern America. "One Way Ticket" includes a collection of poems
that he made since Shakespeare in Harlem. The internationally
known African - American Author, Langston Hughes (1902 - 1967)
wrote his first poem while attending Central School in Lincoln.
In his autobiography, "The Big Sea" he stated that he wrote his
first poem while attending Central School in Lincoln, Illinois.
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.
[Text copied from file received from the Abraham Lincoln
Tourism Bureau of Logan County] |
