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October 2008

Thursday, Oct. 16

>>Re-enactment of political rally for Abe Lincoln 150 years ago
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission of Lincoln, Illinois
WHO: Re-enactors and public
DETAILS: (See article.) (See Main Street Lincoln article.)
(See publicity.) (See letter.)
WHERE: Logan County Courthouse lawn
WHEN: Lincoln's arrival, 12:30 pm; speech, 1 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: 7-10 pm

"Our Town"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See picture and caption.)
WHERE: LCHS auditorium
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Friday, Oct. 17

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, Oct. 18

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

4-H Find Out Party
SPONSOR: Logan County Extension Unit
WHO: Ages 8-12
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 4-H Extension building, northwest corner of fairgrounds
WHEN: 10 am-noon

Quarter midget "arrive and drive"
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Quarter Midget Association
WHO: Ages 5-16
DETAILS: This is a chance for children ages 5-16 to drive a real quarter midget race car. All safety equipment will be provided, and cars are modified to slow the actual speed. If your child is interested in racing, this is a great opportunity to take a test drive. Fee. Visit www.alqma.com for additional information and directions. 
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Quarter Midget Association racetrack at Broadwell (behind Rocking Horse Campground) 
WHEN: 10 am-3 pm

Germanfest
SPONSOR: St. John United Church of  Christ
WHO: Public
(See publicity.)
WHERE: 204 Seventh St.
WHEN: 11 am-4 pm

Humane Society adopt-a-thon
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
DETAILS: Dogs and a few cats will be shown. Applications for adoption can be obtained at the event.
WHERE: Pet Connection, 523 Woodlawn
WHEN: Noon-1:30 pm

Pat O'Neill mayoral campaign fundraiser
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Door prizes, drawings, band, food and fun
WHERE: California Bar & Grill, 203 Madigan Drive
WHEN: 3-7 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

"Our Town"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See picture and caption.)
WHERE: LCHS auditorium
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, Oct. 19

Chestnut School reunion
WHO: All who attended Chestnut School between 1923 and 1980, their family and friends
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: Chestnut-Beason Park District
WHEN: 11:30 am social hour, 12:30 pm lunch

"Our Town"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See picture and caption.)
WHERE: LCHS auditorium
WHEN: 2 pm

Monday, Oct. 20

Family research workshop
SPONSOR: Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society
WHO: Everyone welcome
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: 114 N. Chicago
WHEN: 5-9 pm

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)

Wednesday, Oct. 22

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

Thursday, Oct. 23

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: 7-10 pm

Friday, Oct. 24

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, Oct. 25

Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
SPONSOR: Harvest of Talents for World Hunger 
WHO: Public invited, all ages
DETAILS: 25th anniversary Harvest Day. Food, handcrafted items for sale, music, indoor dining, outdoor snacks, entertainment, live auction, something for everyone, with ALL proceeds going to world hunger relief. Handicapped-accessible. No admission fee; free parking. For more information, call 217-732-7618 or e-mail harvest@lincolnil.us.  
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean St.
WHEN: Doors open at 7 am; auction at 2 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

Holy Family Parish Fall Festival
SPONSORS: Holy Family Parish, Lincoln Knights of Columbus, Carroll Catholic School, Peasley Funeral Home
WHO: Open to the public 
DETAILS: Third annual event. Ethnic food, inflatable rides, bocce tournament, bags tournaments, family games, silent auction, raffle items, pumpkin carving items, face painting and much more. For more information, contact Carroll Catholic School between 8 am and 3 pm weekdays at 217-732-7518.
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 N. Limit 
WHEN: 3-9 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

Wednesday, Oct. 29

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

Thursday, Oct. 30

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: 7-10 pm

Friday, Oct. 31

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

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