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September
2008
 Monday, Sept. 8
CICBC blood drive
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Rotary
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
For
an appointment, call Jessica to sign up at
1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 6814, or visit
www.cicbc.org.
(See
article.) (Another
article)
WHERE:
Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
Noon-6 pm
DivorceCare seminar and support group
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian
Church
(See
article.)
WHERE:
1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN:
7-9 pm
(Mondays through Nov. 24)
 Tuesday, Sept. 9
Two new fitness programs begin
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area YMCA
WHO:
Everyone
18 and over
DETAILS:
Boost your energy, learn to dance and have fun doing it! Register at
the Y office on Broadway. Member, nonmember rates apply.
WHERE:
YMCA Activity Center, 719 Wyatt Ave.
WHEN:
5:30-6:15 pm Tuesdays and/or Thursdays
Four sessions, four weeks each
Wednesday, Sept. 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:
5-8
pm
 Friday-Saturday, Sept. 12-13
"Now He Belongs to the Ages: A
Presentation of Abraham Lincoln's Life, Death, and Funeral"
SPONSOR:
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, in association with the
Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County, the Abraham Lincoln
Bicentennial Commission of Lincoln and the Logan Railsplitting
Association
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
(Another
article) (Pictures)
WHERE:
127 S. Logan
WHEN:
(Friday evening reservations closed. Saturday, 10 am-2 pm, or
longer)
Saturday, Sept. 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:
7 am-noon
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
Humane Society of Logan County adopt-a-thon
SPONSOR:
Ace Hardware
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Both dogs and cats will be available for adoption. All animals are
living in foster homes, have been spayed or neutered, have received
necessary inoculations, and are socialized. (http://hslclincoln.org/)
WHERE:
Ace Hardware,
521 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
9:30-11 am
Abraham Lincoln National
Railsplitting Contest and Crafts Festival
SPONSOR:
Logan
County Railsplitting Association
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
http://www.railsplitting.com/)
WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN:
Events begin at 10 am
"Now He Belongs to the Ages: A
Presentation of Abraham Lincoln's Life, Death, and Funeral"
SPONSOR:
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, in association with the
Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County, the Abraham Lincoln
Bicentennial Commission of Lincoln and the Logan Railsplitting
Association
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
(Another
article) (Pictures)
WHERE:
127 S. Logan
WHEN:
10
am-2 pm, or longer
Cemetery walk
SPONSOR:
Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society
WHO:
Public
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Old Union Cemetery
WHEN:
10
am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Parade and activities in New Holland
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Parade, free kids’ games, activities and prizes
WHERE:
New Holland
WHEN:
11
am-4 pm
Parade starts at 11 with other activities following.
Sunday, Sept. 14
Abraham Lincoln National
Railsplitting Contest and Crafts Festival
SPONSOR:
Logan
County Railsplitting Association
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
http://www.railsplitting.com/)
WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN:
Events begin at 10 am
National Railsplitting Contest at 3:15 pm
Monday, Sept. 15
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)
Wednesday, Sept. 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:
5-8
pm
Saturday, Sept. 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:
7 am-noon
Golf outing
SPONSOR:
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO:
Public invited
DETAILS:
Best ball format. Open to all ages. Fee includes a donation to the
Harvest of Talents and covers cart, greens fees, lunch and homemade
pie. Door prizes. Help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Harvest
of Talents with your participation.
Sign up a team now.
WHERE:
Atlanta
WHEN:
8 am
Abe Lincoln Disabled
Children’s Fundraiser
SPONSORS:
Wal-Mart, Rock Solid Sound, Picture This Photography, Deron Powell
State Farm, Bud Light, Kroger, Stuart Solutions, Doug DeMay
Investment Center, State Bank of Lincoln, Premier Eurocase, Miller
Lite
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Visit www.aldcf.org for more
info.
WHERE:
Corner of Chicago and Pekin streets
WHEN:
5:30
pm-midnight
Grand Soiree
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
College
DETAILS:
Fundraiser for
Lincoln
Heritage Museum at Lincoln College
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Davidson-Sheffer
Gymnasium, Lincoln College
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Sunday, Sept. 21
Musical presentation
SPONSOR:
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO:
Public is invited
DETAILS:
Various live vocal and instrumental music selections. All offerings
will go to world hunger relief.
Handicapped-accessible. Free parking.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean St.
WHEN:
2 pm
Monday, Sept. 22
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)
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 23-Nov. 5
Story times
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library
WHO:
Children ages 6 months through 7 years
DETAILS:
Time
and class are dependent on age. Must preregister by calling
732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN:
10
am, 3:30 pm
Wednesday, Sept. 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:
5-8
pm
Wednesdays, Sept. 24-Oct. 29
Craft class
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library
WHO:
Children ages 8-12 years
DETAILS:
Class size limited. Must preregister two weeks prior to each class.
Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN:
3:30-4:15 pm
Saturday, Sept. 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:
7 am-noon
Cruise-in
SPONSOR:
Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO:
Public
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln square
WHEN:
5-9 pm
Sunday, Sept. 28
Together for Lincoln work day
SPONSOR:
Together for Lincoln
WHO:
Volunteers
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
(Another
article)
Monday, Sept. 29
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)
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