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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 FairThe 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]

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