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August 2009
Saturday, Aug. 1
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)
Pork chop dinner and activities
SPONSOR:
First United Methodist Church Kids Club
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Crafts, bake sale, quilt raffle, auction. Dinner: pork chop, baked
beans, coleslaw and brownie. Prepaid ticket needed to drive through
and pick up meal. Tickets available at church office or Kids Club
office.
WHERE:
First United Methodist Church, 302 Broadway
WHEN:
Activities 9 am-1 pm; dinner served 11 am-1 pm
"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
Aug. 4-9
Logan County Fair
SPONSOR:
Logan County Fair Association
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(Check for updates at
http://logancountyfair.ccaonline.com/.)
WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds
Monday, Aug. 3
Air rifle course
(Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24)
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
Wednesday, Aug. 5
"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
Humane Society adopt-a-thon
SPONSORS:
Lincoln Public
Library Youth Services Department and
Humane Society of Logan County
WHO:
Anyone
DETAILS:
Humane Society workers will be present with animals for adoption.
WHERE:
Library lawn, 725 Pekin St.
In case of rain: Library Annex Community Room
WHEN:
10:30-11:30 am
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, Aug. 6
"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
Saturday, Aug. 8
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)
Monday, Aug. 10
LCHS registration
SPONSOR:
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
Tuesday, Aug. 11
LCHS registration
SPONSOR:
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 registration
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Community High School
WHO:
Incoming LCHS students
DETAILS:
Open registration
WHERE:
LCHS cafeteria
WHEN:
1-3 pm and 5-7 pm
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, 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-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, Aug. 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:
7 am-noon
(Saturdays 7 am-noon and Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm)
Wednesday, Aug. 19
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)
Saturday, Aug. 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:
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.)
Wednesday, Aug. 26
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, Aug. 27
Re-enactment of Lincoln christening scene
SPONSOR:
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 Festival
SPONSOR:
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' 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)
Used book sale
SPONSOR:
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 sale
SPONSOR:
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 Fair
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Postville Courthouse, 914 Fifth St.
WHEN:
10 am-3 pm
Car show at Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
SPONSOR:
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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