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May
2008
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 Saturday, May 3
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)
Plant sale
SPONSOR:
Zion Lutheran
School, Lincoln
WHO:
Public
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Zion Lutheran School parking lot, 1600 Woodlawn
Road
WHEN:
8 am-2 pm
"Hounds & Handbag" sale plus
cookout and bake sale
SPONSOR:
Humane Society of Logan County
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Kroger parking lot, 1475 Woodlawn
WHEN:
10 am-3 pm
 LCHS prom grand march
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Downtown, around the courthouse
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Abraham Lincoln portrait unveiling
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College Museum
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
New York
artist Sacha Newley will unveil his unique portrait of Abraham
Lincoln.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College Museum
WHEN:
7 pm
"The Money in Uncle George's
Suitcase"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Junior High School
WHO:
Public
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Junior High School
WHEN:
7 pm
 Sunday, May 4
Airport Daze
SPONSOR:
Heritage-in-Flight Museum
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Logan County Airport
(See
article.)
WHEN:
11 am-4 pm
Lincoln MS Walk
SPONSOR:
Lincoln MS Walk
WHO:
Everyone is welcome
DETAILS:
The
MS Walk is a fundraising event to create a world free of multiple
sclerosis. Get a team together, gather some donations, and come
early to enjoy music and announcements. There will also be a silent
auction. Walkers turning in $100 receive a T-shirt. Following the
walk, there will be a drawing for prizes. Participants are urged to
register early by calling 732-2339 or online at
www.lincolnms.com.
WHERE:
Kickapoo Creek Park
WHEN:
Check-in at 12:30 pm; team pictures at 1 pm; walk begins at 1:30
 Monday,
May 5
CICBC blood drive
SPONSOR:
Immanuel Lutheran Church
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
For
an appointment, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 56, or
visit
www.cicbc.org.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
Noon-6
pm
Wednesday, May 7
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)
Thursday, May 8
Drive-through fundraiser meal
SPONSOR:
United Way of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Butterfly pork chop sandwich, baked potato and
vegetable. Call 735-4499 or contact United Way board members for
tickets.
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
Farm Bureau parking lot, 120 S. McLean St.
WHEN:
4-7 pm
Parent support group
SPONSORS:
Parent Mentor Project and Logan County Family Connection
WHO:
Parents and caregivers
DETAILS:
Please
contact Leslie Keller, parent mentor, at
732-2316 or
lkeller@adi.org
with
any questions or concerns.
WHERE:
ADI
Educational Center, 305 N. Kickapoo St.
WHEN:
6:30
pm
"The Wiz"
SPONSOR:
LCHS Fine Arts Department
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Lincoln Community High School Music Department production May 8-11.
Tickets may be purchased at the door.
(See
article.)
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
LCHS auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Friday,
May 9
"The Wiz"
SPONSOR:
LCHS Fine Arts Department
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Lincoln Community High School Music Department production May 8-11.
Tickets may be purchased at the door.
(See
article.)
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
LCHS auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Saturday, May 10
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)
Work day at old Mill
SPONSOR:
Route 66
Association of Illinois
WHO:
Volunteers
DETAILS:
For more information, contact the
Route 66 Heritage Foundation of
Logan County.
WHERE:
Mill
WHEN:
9 am
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
Lincoln Area YMCA Cow "Chip"
Bingo fundraiser
SPONSORS:
McEntire's Direct Maytag, Guzzardo's Italian Villa, Jayne Weaver,
Serenity Now Massage, Simonson Flooring Center, Action Cash Advance
and Title Loan, Action Rentals, Lincoln Printers, McEntire's
Roofing, Dickson's Tacos, O'Donoghue's Old Fashioned Soda Shop,
Werth Services Gun Shop, Hallie's Lunch Box, Bee's Floral and
Landscaping, Four Corners Lube, Family Custom Cleaners & Laundry
WHO:
Open
to the public
DETAILS:
Events include Cow “Chip” Bingo, free hot dogs and chips, magician
and balloons, archery demonstration, contests and games for both
kids and adults, preschool play stations, raffle drawings for boys’
and girls’ bikes and more. Appearances by the Lincoln Fire
Department and the Humane Society of Logan County.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
YMCA
Activity Center, 719 Wyatt Ave.
WHEN:
12:30-3 pm
"The Wiz"
SPONSOR:
LCHS Fine Arts Department
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Lincoln Community High School Music Department production May 8-11.
Tickets may be purchased at the door.
(See
article.)
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
LCHS auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Sunday, May 11
"The Wiz"
SPONSOR:
LCHS Fine Arts Department
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Lincoln Community High School Music Department production May 8-11.
Tickets may be purchased at the door.
(See
article.)
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
LCHS auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN:
2 pm
Wednesday, May 14
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)
Relay For Life Day at Lincoln Culver's
SPONSOR:
Relay For Life of Logan County
WHO:
Public is welcome
DETAILS:
Ten
percent of all sales will be donated to Relay for Life of Logan
County. Bring your friends and family and help support one of our
local American Cancer Society fundraising events.
WHERE:
2530
Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
10:30 am-10 pm
Total joint replacement seminar
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln
Memorial Hospital
WHO:
Individuals experiencing chronic pain in
their knees or hips; family members
DETAILS:
Free
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
ALMH Lincoln Conference Room, 315 Eighth St.
WHEN:
Noon
Saturday, May 17
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)
Elkhart Spring Festival
SPONSOR:
Elkhart Festival Association
WHO:
Public
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
Elkhart
Relay For Life of Logan County
SPONSOR:
Relay For Life of Logan County
WHO:
Public
(See
letter.)
DETAILS:
For more information, see
schedule.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian College
WHEN:
Events from 11 am Saturday through final lap at 12:30 am Sunday
Spring family bike ride
SPONSORS:
Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce, Lincoln Area YMCA, Fitness
Balance, Bassi Construction, and the Committee for Logan
Bicycle and Recreation Trails
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Routes from 5.2 miles to 40-plus miles. Free. Drawings for free
youth bike helmets.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Start at YMCA Activity Center, 719 Wyatt Ave.
WHEN:
12:30 pm registration, 1 pm ride
Sunday, May 18
Relay For Life of Logan County brunch
SPONSOR:
Relay For Life of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
For more information, see end of
schedule page.
WHERE:
Lincoln College
WHEN:
9 am-1 pm
St. Jude fundraiser dinner
SPONSOR:
St. Jude Lincoln to Peoria Run
WHO:
Public
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Hallie's, on the square in downtown Lincoln
WHEN:
10 am-8 pm
Wednesday, May 21
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)
Saturday, May 24
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)
Cruise-in
SPONSOR:
Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO:
Public
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln square
WHEN:
5-9 pm
Wednesday, May 28
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)
Saturday, May 31
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)
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