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October 2007 
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Monday, Oct. 1
Blood drive
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Kiwanis
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Sign up at 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 56, or
www.cicbc.org.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
Noon--6 pm
DivorceCare seminar and support
group
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian
Church
(See
article.)
WHERE:
1700 N. Jefferson St.
WHEN:
7-9 pm
Saturday, Oct. 6
Public volunteer workday at The Mill
SPONSOR:
Route 66 Heritage
Foundation of Logan County
WHO:
Volunteers
DETAILS:
Contact the foundation at 217-732-8687 prior to Oct. 6.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
738 S. Washington
WHEN:
9 am-?
Carroll Catholic School Fall
Festival
SPONSOR:
Carroll Catholic School
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Chili cook-off, ethic food festival, inflatables, karaoke contest,
bags tournament, children's games and crafts, raffle items, beer
tent, DJ, pumpkin carving contest
WHERE:
Lincoln Knights of Columbus Hall
WHEN:
3-10
pm
Monday, Oct. 8
DivorceCare seminar and support
group
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian
Church
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
1700 N. Jefferson St.
WHEN:
7-9 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Dining with Diabetes
(First of three sessions)
SPONSOR:
University of Illinois Extension, Logan County
Unit
WHO:
Public, by registration
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Logan County Extension office
WHEN:
6:30-8:30 pm
Thursday, Oct. 11
"Portrait of a Solider" event
SPONSOR:
Main Street Lincoln
WHO:
Public
(See
article.)
WHERE:
North side of Logan County Courthouse
WHEN:
10 am-2 pm
Drive-up chicken dinner
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Railer Band Boosters
WHO:
Public
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
LCHS parking lot
WHEN:
4-6
pm
Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 11-13
Lincoln Jaycees Fear Fair
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Public, by admission
DETAILS:
www.lincolnjaycees.com
See the freakish sideshows and get lost in central Illinois'
longest, darkest maze. But be prepared, you are not alone in the
dark!
WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN:
7-10
pm Thursday, 7-11 pm Friday and Saturday
Saturday, Oct. 13
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)
Habitat of Humanity of Logan
County dinner and dance
SPONSORS:
Habitat for
Humanity of Logan County
WHO:
Public invited
DETAILS:
Seventh annual recognition dinner and dance.
$25 per person for dinner and dance, or $10 per person for dance
only. Tickets may be purchased at A.G. Edwards & Sons, MKS Jewelers
or by calling 217-732-2861.
WHERE:
American Legion Hall, 1740 Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN:
5:30
pm doors open, 6 pm dinner, 7 pm dance
Monday, Oct. 15
Dining with Diabetes
(Second of three sessions)
SPONSOR:
University of Illinois Extension, Logan County
Unit
WHO:
Public, by registration
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Logan County Extension office
WHEN:
6:30-8:30 pm
Program on trip to Germany to research family
SPONSOR:
Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society
WHO:
Members and guests
(See
article.)
WHERE:
114 N. Chicago
WHEN:
6:30 pm
DivorceCare seminar and support
group
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian
Church
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
1700 N. Jefferson St.
WHEN:
7-9 pm
Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 18-20
Lincoln Jaycees Fear Fair
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Public, by admission
DETAILS:
www.lincolnjaycees.com
See the freakish sideshows and get lost in central Illinois'
longest, darkest maze. But be prepared, you are not alone in the
dark!
WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN:
7-10
pm Thursday, 7-11 pm Friday and Saturday
Kids’ matinee Saturday, Oct. 20: 1-3 pm. Lights on and
goodies.
Sunday, Oct. 21
Knapp-Chesnut-Becker
Historical Society annual dinner
SPONSOR:
Knapp-Chesnut-Becker
Historical Society
WHO:
Public, by admission
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School
WHEN:
11
am-2 pm
Monday, Oct. 22
DivorceCare seminar and support
group
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian
Church
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
1700 N. Jefferson St.
WHEN:
7-9 pm
Thursday-Saturday, Oct.
25-27
Lincoln Jaycees Fear Fair
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Public, by admission
DETAILS:
www.lincolnjaycees.com
See the freakish sideshows and get lost in central Illinois'
longest, darkest maze. But be prepared, you are not alone in the
dark!
WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN:
7-10
pm Thursday, 7-11 pm Friday and Saturday
Through 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
Saturday, Oct. 27
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
SPONSOR:
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
24th
annual event. All proceeds go to world hunger relief through
International
Disaster Emergency Service.
No
admission fee; open to the public; handicapped-accessible; plenty of
free parking.
Lots
of handmade items for sale throughout the morning. Monitored
coat-check room. Silent auctions. Snack items available at outside
tents. Large dining area inside with carryouts available. Fresh
South Dakota potatoes, 50-pound bags and smaller. Aluminum cans and
printer ink cartridges accepted for recycling.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean
WHEN:
Doors open at 7 am
7-10
am -- Breakfast: homemade caramel pecan and cinnamon rolls
10 am-1 pm -- Lunch: H.O.T. vegetable soup, barbecue sandwiches,
homemade pie and bread
9-11 am -- Special activities for grades K-6
2 pm -- Live auction of unique, one-of-a-kind handcrafted items,
including original design hand-stitched quilts, comforters, wall
hangings, fine needlework, artwork, woodworking, cartoon art, items
for sports fans, refurbished vintage objects and more!
Monday, Oct. 29
Dining with Diabetes
(Last of three sessions)
SPONSOR:
University of Illinois Extension, Logan County
Unit
WHO:
Public, by registration
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Logan County Extension office
WHEN:
6:30-8:30 pm
DivorceCare seminar and support
group
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian
Church
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
1700 N. Jefferson St.
WHEN:
7-9 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Lincoln Jaycees Fear Fair
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Public, by admission
DETAILS:
www.lincolnjaycees.com
See the freakish sideshows and get lost in central Illinois'
longest, darkest maze. But be prepared, you are not alone in the
dark!
WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN:
Weekdays 7-10 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 31
Lincoln Jaycees Fear Fair
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Public, by admission
DETAILS:
www.lincolnjaycees.com
See the freakish sideshows and get lost in central Illinois'
longest, darkest maze. But be prepared, you are not alone in the
dark!
WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN:
Weekdays 7-10 pm
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