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 The Railsplitter Festival is
this week, so make sure you set aside plenty of time, or perhaps a
couple of days, to take in the new improved "old fashioned Railsplitter Festival." This year there will be a great deal more to
see and learn about as the festival concentrates on showing us what
it was like to live and work in the early pioneering days in Central
Illinois. A complete schedule of the festival is on the right hand
side of this front page. So check it out and make sure you don't
miss your favorite events.
 Together for Lincoln Seeking Donations
On Sunday, September 28, over a dozen Lincoln churches will come
together to accomplish around 70 service projects in the community.
These projects range from sprucing up the playgrounds of our city's
schools to building wheelchair ramps on the homes of disabled
individuals. These projects will be completed by several hundred
community volunteers.
While many of the resources needed for these projects have
already been either donated or purchased, Together for Lincoln is
still in need of financial donations from generous individuals from
within our community. 100% of all donations received will go
directly to purchase materials for the projects within Lincoln. If
you would like to make a donation to help accomplish these projects,
please simply bring a check to any State Bank of Lincoln branch and
ask for it to be deposited in the "Together for Lincoln" fund.
A pumpkin by any other name is still a pumpkin
Gail's Pumpkin Patch, 1709 2000th Avenue, Beason, will be opening
Sept
13 to Oct 31, 2008. They are a Central Illinois family pumpkin patch
offering
over 50 varieties of pumpkins, gourds, and squash, corn, Nate's
honey,
crafts, kiddie maze, barrel train, and baked goods. A new feature
this
year is the Abe Lincoln garden of the 1830's. You can find out more
information at
www.gailspumpkinpatch.com or call 217-447-3409.
Lincoln Area YMCA will offer new
fitness classes
Hip Hop Dance on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. and Turbo Jam
Exercise on Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., at the YMCA Activity
Center, 719 Wyatt Ave. The classes are scheduled in four-week
sessions beginning Sept. 9 through Dec. 18. YMCA member and
nonmember rates are offered for each of these programs as well as a
discount for registering for both programs. Visit the Y office and
pick up a brochure about these new programs.
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It is Volleyball time at the Park District!
Anyone high school age and up is eligible to
participate. Get your friends together for this Co-ed sport. Pick up
your roster and get it turned in by September 16. We will play on
Tuesday evenings beginning October 7. The fall session will cover
approximately 10 weeks. This is a fun and competitive league that
offers an awesome workout.
Give a pooch or feline a home
Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Ace Hardware the
Humane Society is having another adopt-a-thon. If you are looking
for a great addition to your family, stop on out and see what great
animals are looking for a home just like yours.
The store is located at 521 N. Kickapoo and the
hours are from 9:30 a.m. till 11:00 a.m.
Parade and activities in New Holland
The public is invited to take the short drive to New Holland for
this weekend's parade, free kids' games, activities and prizes.
The event starts at 11:00 a.m. and runs until 4:00
p.m.
Got a good piece of news, information or
something that we can all brag about? If you do, e-mail Mike and let
us tell everyone about it. Plus you can win cash. Every submission,
whether we use it or not, will get your name in the "Close Up" grab
bag. At the end of the month we will draw a name and someone will
get $25.00 just for dropping us an e-mail. If you wish, we will be
happy to donate your winnings to the organization of your choice.
You can contact Mike at
mikefak@lincolndailynews.com.
[By MIKE FAK]
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