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July 2009
 Thursday, July 2
Ronald McDonald program
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
and Weyerhaeuser
WHO:
Ages 9 and under
DETAILS:
Advance registration required.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN:
10-11 am
Presentation by Max and Donna Daniels, Lincoln interpreters
SPONSOR:
Culver's, Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
of Lincoln, Lincoln College, Lincoln Heritage Days Committee
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Free program. (See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center
WHEN:
6:30 pm
 Thursday-Saturday, July
2-4
Lincoln Heritage Days
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Heritage Days Committee
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Bicentennial presentation by Lincoln interpreters Max and Donna
Daniels, "The Amazing Elvis Guy," Vintage Days band, flea market and
garage sale, walking parade, water balloon fight,
cruise-in, ice cream social, watermelon feed, food and
beverage concessions, Splashapalooza, vintage
baseball, fireworks.
(See
publicity.) (See
article.)
(See another
article.)
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln and 1400 Primm Road
WHEN:
See schedule
of events.
Saturday, July 4
Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
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)
Community garage sale and flea market
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Heritage Days
WHO:
Everyone invited to participate
DETAILS:
Fifth annual event.
A great blend of new and antique, books, toys, jewelry, flea market
items, crafts, and home-based business items. Spaces 10 by 15
feet still available. Small fee. Contact Chuck or Judy at 732-4805
for details.
WHERE:
Scully Park downtown
WHEN:
8 am-4 pm
Heritage Days cruise-in
SPONSOR:
Railsplitter
Antique Auto Club
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
For more information, call 732-3519 or 732-3245.
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln
WHEN:
11 am-3 pm
Fourth of July pre-fireworks activities
SPONSOR:
Immanuel Lutheran Church
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
1409 Pulaski St.
WHEN:
5-9 pm
Monday, July 6
Air rifle course
(July 6, 13, 20, 27)
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Air Rifle Klub
WHO:
Ages 7-12
DETAILS:
Neighborhood air rifle course sponsored by LARK. Participants learn
firearm safety, marksmanship and team competition shooting. Sign-up
must be in advance by an adult guardian. Minimum of five must sign
up for the program to go forward. Maximum 15. Deadline is June 22.
WHERE:
Upstairs at the Lincoln VFW, Fifth Street
WHEN:
10 am-2 pm
Blood drive
SPONSOR:
Central Illinois
Community Blood Center
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Call Jessica to sign up (toll-free) at
1-866-GIVE-BLD
(1-866-448-3253),
ext. 6814, or schedule an appointment online at
www.cicbc.org.
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Masonic
Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo St.
WHEN:
Noon-6 pm
Wednesday, July 8
Free hearing screening
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Lions Club
WHO:
Anyone 18 and older; also children 10-17 accompanied by an adult
DETAILS:
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Logan County
Department of Public Health, 109 Third St.
WHEN:
9 am-noon
Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
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, July 9
Silly Safari
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
and Weyerhaeuser
WHO:
All ages
DETAILS:
Advance registration required.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN:
10-11 am
Friday, July 10
Cruise-in
SPONSOR:
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 rides
SPONSOR:
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
Saturday, July 11
Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
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 recycling
SPONSOR:
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)
Sunday, July 12
Habitat for Humanity house blessing
SPONSOR:
Habitat for Humanity of
Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
House blessing and dedication of the Dawn Skaggs home.
The family invites the public to tour the home and share
refreshments and fellowship.
WHERE:
511 S. Lafayette St., Mount Pulaski
WHEN:
2:30 pm
Wednesday, July 15
Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
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, July 16
DePriest Puppets program
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
and Weyerhaeuser
WHO:
All ages
DETAILS:
Advance registration required.
(See
http://www.depriestpuppets.com/.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN:
10-11 am
July 16-19
Emden Homecoming
SPONSOR:
Sons of American Legion
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
Emden
Saturday, July 18
Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
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)
Elkhart Hill historical tours
SPONSOR:
Elkhart
Historical Society and
Old Gillett Farm
WHO:
Public, by reservation
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Elkhart
WHEN:
Tours at 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm
Gillett mansion tours by appointment
Wednesday, July 22
Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
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, July 23
Petting zoo
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
and Weyerhaeuser
WHO:
All ages
DETAILS:
Advance registration required.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN:
10-11 am
Friday, July 24
Cemetery walk
SPONSOR:
Emden Historical Society
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Starts promptly. Bring your lawn chair.
WHERE:
Bethel Cemetery, rural Emden
WHEN:
6:30 pm
(Also on Saturday, July 25)
Saturday, July 25
Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
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 wash
SPONSOR:
Humane Society
of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See information in
Close Up column.)
80th anniversary of The Mill
SPONSOR:
Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County, WLCN radio, Abraham
Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County, Spirits of … Tours,
Lincolnland Catering, Hallie's and The Cell
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Speakers, awards,
music, food, informal
car and motorcycle show, door prizes, drawings, free presentation
given by Spirits of … Tours, dinner with schnitzel specials,
paranormal investigation (reservation required and fee).
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
The Mill, and dinner at Hallie's, on the downtown square
WHEN:
Festivities begin at
noon; dinner at 6 pm;
paranormal investigation at 8 pm
Cruise-in
SPONSOR:
Railsplitter
Antique Auto Club
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
For more information, call 732-3519 or 732-3245.
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln
WHEN:
5-9 pm
Cemetery walk
SPONSOR:
Emden Historical Society
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Starts promptly. Bring your lawn chair.
WHERE:
Bethel Cemetery, rural Emden
WHEN:
6:30 pm
(Also on Friday, July 24)
Wednesday, July 29
Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
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)
"The Pirates of Penzance"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian Church
WHO:
Public; ticket admission
DETAILS:
Call 217-732-7618
to purchase tickets. Proceeds will be divided between Harvest of
Talents for World Hunger and Together for Lincoln.
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian
Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean St.
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Thursday, July 30
Summer Reading Program awards program
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library Youth Services
WHO:
All ages
DETAILS:
Advance registration required.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN:
10-11 am
"The Pirates of Penzance"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian Church
WHO:
Public; ticket admission
DETAILS:
Call 217-732-7618 to purchase tickets. Proceeds will be divided
between Harvest of Talents for World Hunger and Together for
Lincoln.
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean St.
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Friday, July 31
"The Pirates of Penzance"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian Church
WHO:
Public; ticket admission
DETAILS:
Call 217-732-7618 to purchase tickets. Proceeds will be divided
between Harvest of Talents for World Hunger and Together for
Lincoln.
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean St.
WHEN:
7:30 pm
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