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September 2008

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

Cemetery walk
SPONSOR: Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society
WHO: Public
(See article.)
WHERE: Old Union Cemetery
WHEN: 10 am, 1 pm, 3 pm

Large community sale
SPONSOR: Friends with Hope; Eagles Lodge, location; McEntire Properties, storage
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Numerous household goods, clothing, furniture, and much, much more. Multiple families. All proceeds will be donated to Michelle Conrady Brown.
WHERE: Eagles Lodge, 1621 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: 8 am-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

Monday, Sept. 15

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, Sept. 17

Saturday, Sept. 20

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

Book and bake sale
SPONSOR: Elkhart Public Library District
WHO: Public
WHERE: Elkhart Library, 121 E. Bohan, Elkhart
WHEN: 9 am-4 pm

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

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

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

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