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November 2008

Saturday, Nov. 1

Pancake and sausage breakfast
SPONSOR: Armington Park District
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free-will offering will be accepted. There will be craft vendors along with antique tractors and engines. All proceeds will benefit programs that the park district supports -- Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, youth soccer.
WHERE: Gymnasium, Griffin Street, Armington
WHEN: 6:30 am-1 pm

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

Pancake and sausage breakfast
SPONSOR: United Methodist Men
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: Zollars Hall, First United Methodist Church
WHEN: 7 am-noon

One-stop holiday shopping
SPONSORS: Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Gold Canyon Candles, Lia Sophia, Usborne Books, Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple, Uppercase Living, Babyations Hairbows, Longaberger
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Get a head start on your holiday shopping. Get something for everyone on your list. The best thing about it is that it's in one place and it's local. Enjoy cookies and punch while you shop, and enter to win various raffle baskets.
WHERE: Lincoln Holiday Inn Express
WHEN: 10 am-1 pm

Craft and bake sale and chili luncheon
SPONSOR: Christian Village volunteers
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Proceeds go to The Christian Village Activity Department.
(See publicity.)
WHERE: 1507 Seventh St.
WHEN: 8 am-3 pm
Chili served 11 am-3 pm

Haunted house: "Trauma on Tremont Street"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://lincolnjaycees.com/joomla/content/view/166/9/
(See article.)
WHERE: 1728 Tremont (former MTI welding school facilities)
WHEN: 7-11 pm

Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 1-2

Shorey Shootout quarter midget race
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Quarter Midget Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Everyone is invited to come watch some great indoor racing. Approximately 200 cars expected. Admission is free.
WHERE: Illinois State Fairgrounds Coliseum, Springfield

Sunday, Nov. 2

Turkey dinner
SPONSOR: Zonta Club of Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fundraiser for scholarships, local service projects and Zonta International projects
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Community High School cafeteria
WHEN: 11 am-1:30 pm

Service of remembrance
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian Church
WHO: Bereaved members of the community. The service is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend.
DETAILS: The purpose of this yearly gathering is threefold: to celebrate God’s gift of life and to worship him for it; to honor the lives of loved ones who have died, particularly during the past year; and to provide a corporate opportunity for loved ones to process, express and heal from their grief. A special part of the service will be a time when each person who has died will be named individually and a candle will be lit in his or her memory and honor. A devotional will be brought by Dr. Paul Boatman, professor of counseling at Lincoln Christian Seminary. Music will be coordinated by Tim Searby, minister of worship at the church. Members of the Wellness Ministry Team will also take part in leading the service.
WHERE: Church sanctuary, 204 N. McLean St.
WHEN: 4-5:30 pm

Nov. 3, 10, 17, 20

Readers theater
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 8-12 years
DETAILS: Beginning drama activities
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 3:30-4:45 pm

Monday, Nov. 3

DivorceCare seminar and support group
SPONSOR: Jefferson Street Christian Church
DETAILS: See article.
WHERE: 1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN: 7-9 pm
(Mondays through Nov. 24)

Monday, Nov. 10

DivorceCare seminar and support group
SPONSOR: Jefferson Street Christian Church
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE: 1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN: 7-9 pm
(Mondays through Nov. 24)

Saturday, Nov. 15

Senior Feast
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Seniors, age 60 and up
DETAILS: By reservation. (See information in Close Up column.)
(See article on rides to the event.)
WHERE: Masonic Temple, 2022 N. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 11 am-1 pm

Sunday, Nov. 16

Ye Olde Madrigal Dinner
(Sunday show with dessert only)
SPONSOR: LCHS Music Department
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For tickets, call 732-4131, ext. 343, or e-mail kquinn@lchs.k12.il.us.
(See publicity.)
WHERE: Maple Club, 1458 Route 121
WHEN: Doors open, 6:30 pm; show, 7 pm

Monday, Nov. 17

Ye Olde Madrigal Dinner
SPONSOR: LCHS Music Department
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For tickets, call 732-4131, ext. 343, or e-mail kquinn@lchs.k12.il.us.
(See publicity.)
WHERE: Maple Club, 1458 Route 121
WHEN: Doors open, 6:30 pm; show and dinner, 7 pm

Tuesday, Nov. 18

Saturday, Nov. 22

Fundraiser spaghetti dinner
SPONSOR: Kiwanis Club of Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Join the Kiwanis for a spaghetti dinner. Proceeds go to supporting agencies and activities for the children of Lincoln. Tickets available at the door or from Kiwanis members. "To-go" available.
WHERE: American Legion in Lincoln, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: 4:30-7:30 pm

Monday, Nov. 24

DivorceCare seminar and support group
SPONSOR: Jefferson Street Christian Church
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE: 1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN: 7-9 pm

Nov. 28-Dec. 6

Festival of Trees
SPONSOR: Friendship Manor
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Proceeds to Lincoln and Logan County charities
(See publicity.)
WHERE: Friendship Manor, 925 Primm Road
WHEN: 4-7 pm

Saturday, Nov. 29

"Pride of the Prairie" Folk Art and Craft Show
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Public
DETAILS: 14th annual show bringing together the work of area artisans and craftsmen.
(See publicity.)
WHERE: 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 8 am-3 pm

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