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August
2008
 Friday, Aug. 8
Homecoming, cookout and
car show
SPONSOR:
St. Clara's Manor
WHO:
Public is welcome
DETAILS:
Sixth annual event
WHERE:
200 Fifth St.
WHEN:
11 am-2 pm
Saturday, Aug. 9
Farmers market
WHO:
Public is invited
DETAILS:
Fresh produce and baked goods for sale. For more information, call
Doug Fink or Vicki Hum at 732-6962.
WHERE:
Corner of Kickapoo and Pekin
WHEN:
7
am-noon
(Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings through Nov. 1)
 Glass recycling collection
SPONSORS:
Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Junior Woman's Club,
Saint-Gobain Containers and Lincoln Wal-Mart Supercenter
WHO:
Open
to public
DETAILS:
Only
container glass (food, beverage) 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. For safety reasons, no broken glass will be
accepted.
Glass preparation: Rinse containers thoroughly. Remove any metal
or plastic lids and rings from the container. Labels may be left on
containers.
Collection will be canceled in case of inclement weather. Glass will
be accepted only on designated collection dates -- second Saturday
of each month, April-October. The Logan County Joint Solid Waste
Agency does not accept glass at any of its recycling sites.
WHERE:
Lincoln Wal-Mart Supercenter parking lot
WHEN:
9
am-noon
 Wednesday, Aug. 13
Farmers market
WHO:
Public is invited
DETAILS:
Fresh produce and baked goods for sale. For more information, call
Doug Fink or Vicki Hum at 732-6962.
WHERE:
Corner of Kickapoo and Pekin
WHEN:
5-8 pm
(Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings through Nov. 1)
Saturday, Aug. 16
Farmers market
WHO:
Public is invited
DETAILS:
Fresh produce and baked goods for sale. For more information, call
Doug Fink or Vicki Hum at 732-6962.
WHERE:
Corner of Kickapoo and Pekin
WHEN:
7
am-noon
(Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings through Nov. 1)
William Maxwell 100th birthday celebration
WHO:
Public
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Logan County Courthouse rotunda
WHEN:
11 am-2:30 pm
Monday, Aug. 18
Presentation: "Charles Maltby,
Personal Friend of A. Lincoln"
SPONSOR:
Logan County
Genealogical and Historical Society
WHO:
Public welcome
(See announcement in
Mike Fak's column.)
WHERE:
114 N. Chicago
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Wednesday, Aug. 20
Farmers market
WHO:
Public is invited
DETAILS:
Fresh produce and baked goods for sale. For more information, call
Doug Fink or Vicki Hum at 732-6962.
WHERE:
Corner of Kickapoo and Pekin
WHEN:
5-8 pm
(Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings through Nov. 1)
Thursday, Aug. 21
Diabetes 101
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
People who care for or work with diabetic youth and adults
(See information in
Mike Fak's column.)
WHERE:
Central School, Seventh Street
WHEN:
9 am-3:30 pm
(Register by Aug. 18.)
Festival kickoff party
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Free food and entertainment
WHERE:
Maple Ridge Care Centre, 2202 N. Kickapoo St.
WHEN:
5-8:30 pm
Friday, Aug. 22
Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
SPONSOR:
Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
schedule.)
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln and Logan County Airport
Antiques and flea market
ORGANIZERS:
Oasis senior enter
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Scully Park, downtown, one block south of the courthouse
WHEN:
3-6
pm
"Blue Skies" beer garden
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Logan County Airport
DETAILS:
Live entertainment: Big Boss Twang
WHEN:
Serving 4-11 pm
Mass ascension balloon launch
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Logan County Airport
WHEN:
6 pm
Balloon glow
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Logan County Airport
WHEN:
Dusk
Saturday, Aug. 23
Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
SPONSOR:
Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
schedule.)
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln and Logan County Airport
Balloon fly-in
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Logan County Airport
WHEN:
6:30
am
Farmers market
WHO:
Public is invited
DETAILS:
Fresh produce and baked goods for sale. For more information, call
Doug Fink or Vicki Hum at 732-6962.
WHERE:
Corner of Kickapoo and Pekin
WHEN:
7
am-noon
(Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings through Nov. 1)
Used book sale
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Across from the Lincoln Art Fair, downtown, one
block north of the courthouse
WHEN:
9 am-5 pm
Lincoln Art Fair
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Latham Park, downtown, one block north of the
courthouse
WHEN:
10 am-4 pm
Purse sale
SPONSOR:
Humane Society of Logan County
WHO:
Everyone invited
DETAILS:
Come
check out the new fun purses at Shear Perfection, 201 N. Kickapoo,
just across the street from the art fair. They will also be at
Scully Park with other Humane Society of Logan County merchandise,
information on adoption, pit bull spay and neutering, and chances
for free groceries.
WHERE:
Scully Park and across from Latham Park
WHEN:
10 am-4 pm
Antiques and flea market
ORGANIZERS:
Oasis senior enter
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Scully Park, downtown, one block south of the courthouse
WHEN:
10
am-5 pm
Art of Wine
SPONSOR:
Main Street Lincoln
WHO:
Public
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln
WHEN:
11:30 am-10 pm
Historic Houses of Worship
Tour
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Historic Homes and Buildings Commission
WHO:
Everyone invited
DETAILS:
Many
of the churches in our community have histories going back to the
days of Abraham Lincoln in Postville. Nine of Lincoln’s historic
churches will open for the public to enjoy the beauty inside and
learn the story of its formation. Tickets are available in advance
at the Lincoln Public Library, or on the day of the tour at Lincoln
Christian Church and the First United Methodist Church.
WHERE:
Nine
historic churches in Lincoln
WHEN:
1-4
pm
Bocce ball tournament
SPONSOR:
State Bank of
Lincoln
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Logan County Airport
WHEN:
1 pm
registration, 2 pm tournament
"Blue Skies" beer garden
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Logan County Airport
DETAILS:
Live entertainment: Vintage Daze
WHEN:
Serving 2-11 pm
Mass ascension balloon launch
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Logan County Airport
WHEN:
6 pm
Balloon glow
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Logan County Airport
WHEN:
Dusk
Sunday, Aug. 24
Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
SPONSOR:
Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
schedule.)
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln and Logan County Airport
Balloon fly-in
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Free admission
WHERE:
Logan County Airport
WHEN:
6:30
am
Used book sale
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Across from the Lincoln Art Fair, downtown, one
block north of the courthouse
WHEN:
10 am-2 pm, as supplies last
Lincoln Art Fair
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Latham Park, downtown, one block north of the
courthouse
WHEN:
10 am-4 pm
Purse sale
SPONSOR:
Humane Society of Logan County
WHO:
Everyone invited
DETAILS:
Come
check out the new fun purses at Shear Perfection, 201 N. Kickapoo,
just across the street from the art fair. They will also be at
Scully Park with other Humane Society of Logan County merchandise,
information on adoption, pit bull spay and neutering, and chances
for free groceries.
WHERE:
Scully Park and across from Latham Park
WHEN:
10 am-4 pm
Antiques and flea market
ORGANIZERS:
Oasis senior enter
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Scully Park, downtown, one block south of the courthouse
WHEN:
10
am-5 pm
Art of Wine
SPONSOR:
Main Street Lincoln
WHO:
Public
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln
WHEN:
11:30 am-6 pm
1800s craft fair
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Postville Courthouse
Cruise-in
SPONSOR:
Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln square
WHEN:
1-4
pm
VFW dance
SPONSOR:
VFW
Post 1957
WHO:
VFW
dancers
DETAILS:
Judy
Kay band. Dancers welcomed.
WHERE:
915
Fifth St.
WHEN:
6:30-9:30 pm
Wednesday, Aug. 27
Farmers market
WHO:
Public is invited
DETAILS:
Fresh produce and baked goods for sale. For more information, call
Doug Fink or Vicki Hum at 732-6962.
WHERE:
Corner of Kickapoo and Pekin
WHEN:
5-8 pm
(Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings through Nov. 1)
Saturday, Aug. 30
Farmers market
WHO:
Public is invited
DETAILS:
Fresh produce and baked goods for sale. For more information, call
Doug Fink or Vicki Hum at 732-6962.
WHERE:
Corner of Kickapoo and Pekin
WHEN:
7
am-noon
(Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings through Nov. 1)
Dog wash fundraiser
SPONSOR:
Humane Society of Logan County
WHO:
Everyone invited
DETAILS:
The
Humane Society of Logan County will wash your friendly dirty dogs
for donations. Nail trimming also available for an additional
charge.
WHERE:
Graue Inc.
WHEN:
10 am-2 pm
Family Fun Fest
SPONSOR:
Zion Lutheran
School, Lincoln
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Zion Lutheran School, 1600 Woodlawn
Road
WHEN:
2-7 pm
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