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July 2008


Wednesdays and Saturdays

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
(Wednesdays and Saturdays through Nov. 1)

Wednesday, July 2

"Mrs. President"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community Theatre
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Box office open 11 am-2 pm Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and at 6:30 on show nights. Phone 217-735-2614.
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln College
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Thursday-Saturday, July 3-5

Lincoln Heritage Days
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)

Thursday, July 3

Ronald McDonald
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District and Weyerhaeuser
WHO: Anyone
DETAILS: Preregistration is required by calling 732-5732. Children under 8 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult. 
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 10-11 am

Picnic in the park
SPONSOR: Lincoln Heritage Days and fireworks
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Kick off the Fourth of July weekend with a picnic in the park. Bring the family and blankets or lawn chairs and join us for an evening of food, music and Abraham Lincoln presentations. Dinners include 1/2 chicken, potato salad, baked beans and drink. Limited amount available; advance purchase suggested. Tickets available now at Lincoln Park District, City Hall or from any committee member. There will also be an ice cream social,  sponsored by Culver's and Lincoln College, with Mary Todd Lincoln cake.
WHERE:
Latham Park, downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 5-7 pm

"Mrs. President"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community Theatre
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Box office open 11 am-2 pm Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and at 6:30 on show nights. Phone 217-735-2614.
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln College
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Friday, July 4

Lincoln Heritage Days Community Garage Sale/Flea Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Heritage Days
WHO: Public
(See article.) 
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: Noon-8 pm

Saturday, July 5

Lincoln Heritage Days Community Garage Sale/Flea Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Heritage Days
WHO: Public
(See article.) 
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: All day, starting at 8 am

Heritage Days Cruise-in
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO: Public
(See article.)

WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln square

"Mrs. President"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community Theatre
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Box office open 11 am-2 pm Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and at 6:30 on show nights. Phone 217-735-2614.
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln College
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, July 6

"Mrs. President"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community Theatre
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Box office open 11 am-2 pm Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and at 6:30 on show nights. Phone 217-735-2614.
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln College
WHEN: 2 pm

Concert: Ball Brothers
SPONSOR: First Christian Church of Mount Pulaski
WHO: Public
DETAILS: A freewill offering will be taken for this concert. The Ball Brothers will also be singing at the 8 am and 10:15 am worship services at 115 N. Washington in Mount Pulaski. There will be a community potluck at noon in the fellowship hall; please bring a dish to pass. 
WHERE:
Family Life Center, 114 N. LaFayette, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 2 pm

Tuesday, July 8

Carson & Barnes Circus
SPONSOR:
Zion Lutheran School, Lincoln
WHO: Public
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: Shows at 4:30 and 7 pm

Thursday, July 10

Family Game Night
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District and Weyerhaeuser
WHO: Families
DETAILS: Preregistration is required by calling 732-5732. All children MUST be accompanied by adults. 
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 7-8:30 pm

Saturday, July 12

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

Ice cream social
SPONSOR: Latham Firefighters
WHO: Family event
DETAILS: 59th annual event. Antique tractor and vintage car show, country and bluegrass bands, kids' activities, food line, merchant prizes.
WHERE:
Latham Firehouse, 220 N. Main, Latham
WHEN: 11 am-8:30 pm

Thursday, July 17

Storyteller and puppeteer Martha Plog 
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District and Weyerhaeuser
WHO: Anyone
DETAILS: Preregistration is required by calling 732-5732. Children under 8 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult. 
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 10-11 am

Thursday, July 24

DePriest Puppets of Springfield
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District and Weyerhaeuser
WHO: Anyone
DETAILS: Preregistration is required by calling 732-5732. Children under 8 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult. (See http://depriestpuppets.com/.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 10-11 am

Friday-Sunday, July 25-27

Illinois Square and Round Dance Convention
WHO: Dancers
(See article.)

WHERE:
Lincoln Christian College

Friday, July 25

"Cheaper by the Dozen -- The Musical"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community Theatre
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Box office open 11 am-2 pm Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and at 6:30 on show nights. Phone 217-735-2614.
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln College
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Saturday, July 26

Cruise-in
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO: Public
(See article.)

WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln square
WHEN: 5-9 pm

"Cheaper by the Dozen -- The Musical"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community Theatre
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Box office open 11 am-2 pm Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and at 6:30 on show nights. Phone 217-735-2614.
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln College
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, July 27

"Cheaper by the Dozen -- The Musical"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community Theatre
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Box office open 11 am-2 pm Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and at 6:30 on show nights. Phone 217-735-2614.
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln College
WHEN: 2 pm

July 29-Aug. 3

Logan County Fair
WHO: Public
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds

Thursday, July 31

Awards program for summer reading: "Get in the Game, READ!"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District and Weyerhaeuser
WHO: All Summer Reading Program participants
DETAILS: Preregistration is required by calling 732-5732. Children under 8 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 10 am

"Cheaper by the Dozen -- The Musical"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community Theatre
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Box office open 11 am-2 pm Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and at 6:30 on show nights. Phone 217-735-2614.
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln College
WHEN: 7:30 pm


 

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