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            August 2009 
 
            
 Friday, Aug. 7 
            
			Logan County FairSPONSOR: 
			Logan County Fair Association
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			
			http://logancountyfair.ccaonline.com/
 Keith Anderson country music concert at 7 pm
 (See 
			publicity.)
 WHERE: 
			Logan County Fairgrounds
 WHEN: 
			
			Aug. 4-9
 (See
			
			schedule.)
 
             
			>> See fair pictures and stories in LDN. 
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			Saturday, Aug. 8 
            
			Logan County FairSPONSOR: 
			Logan County Fair Association
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			
			http://logancountyfair.ccaonline.com/
 WHERE: 
			Logan County Fairgrounds
 WHEN: 
			
			Aug. 4-9
 (See
			
			schedule.)
 
             
			>> See fair pictures and stories in LDN. 
			<< 
            
			Lincoln Farmers' MarketSPONSOR: 
			Lincoln Farmers' Market
 WHO: 
			Public invited
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and 
			mature, baked goods, and crafts.
 WHERE: 
			Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
 WHEN: 
			
			7 am-noon
 (Saturdays 7 am-noon and Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm)
 
            
			Glass recyclingSPONSOR: 
			
			
			Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Junior Woman's Club, 
			Saint-Gobain Containers, Lincoln Wal-Mart
 WHO: 
			Open to public
 DETAILS: 
			
			Only container glass (must have contained either a 
			food or beverage) will be accepted. Clear glass, amber, green and 
			blue will be accepted. Unacceptable items include ceramics, 
			dishware, light bulbs, fluorescent lights, window glass and mirrors. 
			Glass will be accepted only on designated collection dates. The 
			Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency does not accept glass 
			at any of its recycling sites. For safety reasons, no broken 
			glass will be accepted.
 Glass preparation: Rinse containers. Remove all plastic or metal 
			caps and rings from the container. Labels may be left on containers. 
			The Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency reserves the right to 
			refuse any glass that does not meet preparation guidelines.
 Collection will be canceled in case of inclement weather.
 WHERE: 
			Lincoln Wal-Mart Supercenter parking lot
 WHEN: 
			
			9 am-noon
 (Second Saturday, May-October)
 
            
			Civil War cavalry encampmentSPONSOR: 
			
			
			10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Regiment - NFP
 WHO: 
			Open to public
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry and civilian re-enactors will have 
			an encampment open to the public after returning from a parade in 
			Decatur. Come to learn about the horses, weapons and lives of 
			central Illinois' Civil War cavalry regiment as well as the Civil 
			War.
 WHERE: 
			
			
			200 block of Albert Street in Chestnut
 WHEN: 
			
			Approximately 1-6 pm
 
            
			Sunday, Aug. 9 
            
			Pancake and sausage breakfastSPONSOR: 
			
			
			LCHS Band Boosters, LCHS Class of 1989
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Tickets may be purchased from LCHS band members or at the door.
 (See information in 
			Close Up column.)
 WHERE: 
			LCHS cafeteria
 WHEN: 
			
			7 am-1 pm
 
            
			Logan County FairSPONSOR: 
			Logan County Fair Association
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			
			http://logancountyfair.ccaonline.com/
 WHERE: 
			Logan County Fairgrounds
 WHEN: 
			
			Aug. 4-9
 (See
			
			schedule.)
 
             
			>> See fair pictures and stories in LDN. 
			<< 
            
			Monday, Aug. 10 
            
			LCHS registrationSPONSOR: 
			Lincoln 
			Community High School
 WHO: 
			LCHS freshmen and seniors
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Registration for LCHS freshmen and seniors is on Aug. 10, for 
			juniors and sophomores on Aug. 11, and open registration on Aug. 12.
 WHERE: 
			LCHS cafeteria
 WHEN: 
			
			Freshmen 9 am-noon, seniors 1-3 pm
 
            "Living with MS: Wellness with 
			Dr. Matt Petry"SPONSOR: 
			National MS Society
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			(See information in 
			Close Up column.) (See 
			
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Abraham Lincoln 
			Memorial Hospital Conference Room A
 WHEN: 
			
			7 pm
 
            
			Tuesday, Aug. 11 
            
			LCHS registrationSPONSOR: 
			Lincoln 
			Community High School
 WHO: 
			LCHS juniors and sophomores
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Registration for LCHS freshmen and seniors is on Aug. 10, for 
			juniors and sophomores on Aug. 11, and open registration on Aug. 12.
 WHERE: 
			LCHS cafeteria
 WHEN: 
			
			Juniors 9 am-noon, sophomores 1-3 pm
 
            
			Wednesday, Aug. 12 
            "Make-It-and-Take-It" craft 
			hour SPONSORS: 
			
			
			Lincoln Public 
			Library Youth Services Department
 WHO: 
			
			
			Children under 8 years old (with an adult)
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Please, no more than two children per adult.
 WHERE: 
			
			
			Library Annex Community Room
 WHEN: 
			
			10-11 am
 
            
			LCHS registrationSPONSOR: 
			Lincoln 
			Community High School
 WHO: 
			Incoming LCHS students
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Open registration
 WHERE: 
			LCHS cafeteria
 WHEN: 
			
			1-3 pm and 5-7 pm
 
            
			Lincoln Farmers' MarketSPONSOR: 
			Lincoln Farmers' Market
 WHO: 
			Public invited
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and 
			mature, baked goods, and crafts.
 WHERE: 
			Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
 WHEN: 
			
			4-6:30 pm
 (Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm and Saturdays 7 am-noon)
 
            
			Thursday, Aug. 13 
            "Make-It-and-Take-It" craft 
			hour SPONSORS: 
			
			
			Lincoln Public 
			Library Youth Services Department
 WHO: 
			
			
			Children over 8 years old
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Minimal adult supervision required.
 WHERE: 
			
			
			Library Annex Community Room
 WHEN: 
			
			2-3 pm
 
            
			Friday, Aug. 14 
            
			Cruise-inSPONSOR: 
			
			Railsplitter 
			Antique Auto Club
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			For more information, call 732-3519 or 732-3245.
 WHERE: 
			Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
 WHEN: 
			
			5-9 pm
 
            
			Bicycle ridesSPONSOR: 
			Bike Trails Council of Logan County
 WHO: 
			Everyone is invited
 DETAILS: 
			(See information in 
			Close Up column.)
 WHERE: 
			Meet at Latham Park, across from the Lincoln Public Library
 WHEN: 
			
			6 pm
 
            
			Hope '09 conferenceSPONSOR: 
			
			
			Comeback Ministries International and Open Arms Christian Fellowship
 WHO: 
			Registered participants
 DETAILS: 
			
			Sessions: Hope Beyond: Loss, Parenting, Drugs and 
			Alcohol, Sexual Abuse, Ourselves, Crisis and the Economy.
 Presenters: Mark and Jill Savage (Hearts at Home), Michael Langley, 
			Larry Crawford, Nathan Holt, Tommy and Diane Williams.
 To register, call Larry at 
			309-830-0461. 
			Scholarships are available to those who cannot afford the 
			registration fee. Continental breakfast and catered lunch provided. 
			Child care will be provided during the conference.
 (See publicity.)
 WHERE: 
			
			311 
			Broadway St.
 WHEN: 
			
			Opening session 7 pm
 (Saturday sessions 8:30 am-5 pm)
 
            
			Saturday, Aug. 15 
            
			Lincoln Farmers' MarketSPONSOR: 
			Lincoln Farmers' Market
 WHO: 
			Public invited
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and 
			mature, baked goods, and crafts.
 WHERE: 
			Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
 WHEN: 
			
			7 am-noon
 (Saturdays 7 am-noon and Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm)
 
            
			Hope '09 conferenceSPONSOR: 
			
			
			Comeback Ministries International and Open Arms Christian Fellowship
 WHO: 
			Registered participants
 DETAILS: 
			
			Sessions: Hope Beyond: Loss, Parenting, Drugs and 
			Alcohol, Sexual Abuse, Ourselves, Crisis and the Economy.
 Presenters: Mark and Jill Savage (Hearts at Home), Michael Langley, 
			Larry Crawford, Nathan Holt, Tommy and Diane Williams.
 To register, call Larry at 
			309-830-0461. 
			Scholarships are available to those who cannot afford the 
			registration fee. Continental breakfast and catered lunch provided. 
			Child care will be provided during the conference.
 (See publicity.)
 WHERE: 
			
			311 
			Broadway St.
 WHEN: 
			
			8:30 am-5 pm
 
            
			Wednesday, Aug. 19 
            
			Lincoln Farmers' MarketSPONSOR: 
			Lincoln Farmers' Market
 WHO: 
			Public invited
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and 
			mature, baked goods, and crafts.
 WHERE: 
			Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
 WHEN: 
			
			4-6:30 pm
 (Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm and Saturdays 7 am-noon)
 
            
			Saturday, Aug. 22 
            
			Lincoln Farmers' MarketSPONSOR: 
			Lincoln Farmers' Market
 WHO: 
			Public invited
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and 
			mature, baked goods, and crafts.
 WHERE: 
			Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
 WHEN: 
			
			7 am-noon
 (Saturdays 7 am-noon and Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm)
 
            
			Dog washSPONSOR: 
			Humane Society 
			of Logan County
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			(See information in
			
			Close Up column.)
 
            
			Wednesday, Aug. 26 
            
			Lincoln Farmers' MarketSPONSOR: 
			Lincoln Farmers' Market
 WHO: 
			Public invited
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and 
			mature, baked goods, and crafts.
 WHERE: 
			Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
 WHEN: 
			
			4-6:30 pm
 (Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm and Saturdays 7 am-noon)
 
            
			Thursday, Aug. 27 
            
			Re-enactment of Lincoln christening sceneSPONSOR: 
			
            
			Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of 
			Logan County
 WHO: 
			Public
 WHERE: 
			Christening site at Lincoln Depot
 WHEN: 
			
			1 pm, 2 pm
 
            Friday-Sunday, Aug. 28-30 
            
			Lincoln Art & Balloon FestivalSPONSOR: 
			
			Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			
			http://www.lincolnillinois.com/balloonfest/index.htm
 WHERE: 
			Downtown Lincoln and Logan County Airport
 
            
			Saturday, Aug. 29 
            
			Lincoln Farmers' MarketSPONSOR: 
			Lincoln Farmers' Market
 WHO: 
			Public invited
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and 
			mature, baked goods, and crafts.
 WHERE: 
			Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
 WHEN: 
			
			7 am-noon
 (Saturdays 7 am-noon and Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm)
 
            
			Used book saleSPONSOR: 
			
			Lincoln Public Library District
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			Buck-a-bag sale. No limit on bag purchases.
 WHERE: 
			Pegram Room, downstairs in the Carnegie building
 WHEN: 
			
			9 am-5 pm
 
            
			Sunday, Aug. 30 
            
			Used book saleSPONSOR: 
			
			Lincoln Public Library District
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			Buck-a-bag sale. No limit on bag purchases.
 WHERE: 
			Pegram Room, downstairs in the Carnegie building
 WHEN: 
			
			10 am-2 pm
 
            
			1800s Craft FairWHO: 
			Public
 WHERE: 
			Postville Courthouse, 914 Fifth St.
 WHEN: 
			
			10 am-3 pm
 
            
			Car show at Lincoln Art & Balloon FestivalSPONSOR: 
			
			Railsplitter 
			Antique Auto Club
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			For more information, call 732-3519 or 732-3245.
 WHERE: 
			Downtown Lincoln
 WHEN: 
			
			1-4 pm
 
              
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