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October 2009
 Tuesday, Oct. 6
Ready Readers
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
A story time for children who are in kindergarten to second
grade. It includes stories, dramatic movement, craft and
music. Preregistration is required. Call 217-732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30-4:15 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Little Listener Lapsit
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children ages 6-12 months
DETAILS:
A story time for parent and child. It includes stories, finger
plays, nursery rhymes and music.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Beginning Book Buddies
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 3-4 years old
DETAILS:
A story time for the preschool set. Includes stories, puppets,
music, finger plays and dramatic movement. Preregistration is
required. Call 217-732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 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; through Oct. 31)
Thursday, Oct. 8
"The Curious Savage"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian University
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
For tickets,
call 217-732-3168, ext.
2224.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Earl C Hargrove Chapel
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Friday, Oct. 9
"The Curious Savage"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian University
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
For tickets, call 217-732-3168, ext. 2224.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Earl C Hargrove Chapel
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Saturday, Oct. 10
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; through Oct. 31)
Glass recycling
SPONSOR:
Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Junior Woman's Club,
Saint-Gobain Containers, Lincoln Walmart
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 Walmart Supercenter parking lot
WHEN:
9 am-noon
(Second Saturday, May-October)
Habitat fundraiser: rib-eye and pork chop sandwiches
SPONSOR:
Habitat
for Humanity of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
You can eat a delicious rib-eye or pork chop sandwich and support
Habitat for Humanity. Satisfy your hunger and support a good cause.
WHERE:
Lincoln IGA parking lot
WHEN:
10 am-3 pm
Car show at The Mill
SPONSOR:
Railsplitter
Antique Auto Club and Route 66 Heritage
Foundation of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Third annual event. Live music, food, car
display.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
738 S. Washington St., Lincoln
WHEN:
11 am-3 pm
"The Curious Savage"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian University
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
For tickets, call 217-732-3168, ext. 2224.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Earl C Hargrove Chapel
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Sunday, Oct. 11
YMCA Biking Blast
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Area YMCA
WHO:
Families and biking enthusiasts
DETAILS:
Well-marked five-mile and 30-mile routes
WHERE:
Start at YMCA Activity Center, Wyatt Avenue
WHEN:
12:30 pm
(Rescheduled from September)
Orientation meeting for Habitat applicants
SPONSOR:
Habitat
for Humanity of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Steve Allen will share information about the Habitat homeownership
program and qualifications for acceptance into the program.
Applications will be available for those who wish to fill one out.
WHERE:
1028 N. College, Community Room
WHEN:
1:30 pm
Monday, Oct. 12
Free craft class
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS:
A new project is presented each week. Preregistration is required.
Call 217-732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30-4:30 pm
Monthly meeting of United Way board of directors
SPONSOR:
United Way of Logan County
WHO:
United Way board of directors
WHERE:
Logan County Farm Bureau Board Room
WHEN:
5:30 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Ready Readers
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
A story time for children who are in kindergarten to second
grade. It includes stories, dramatic movement, craft and
music. Preregistration is required. Call 217-732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30-4:15 pm
Lincoln Writers Club meeting
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Writers Club
WHO:
Anyone interested in writing
DETAILS:
Guest speaker: Jo Hilliard
WHERE:
Lincoln College dining hall, Alumni Room
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 14
Little Listener Lapsit
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children ages 6-12 months
DETAILS:
A story time for parent and child. It includes stories, finger
plays, nursery rhymes and music.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Beginning Book Buddies
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 3-4 years old
DETAILS:
A story time for the preschool set. Includes stories, puppets,
music, finger plays and dramatic movement. Preregistration is
required. Call 217-732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 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; through Oct. 31)
Thursday, Oct. 15
Child ID Day
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children ages 3-13
DETAILS:
A partnership with the Lincoln Police Department to provide
emergency identification packets to parents. A police officer will
take digital fingerprints and photo. No charge. Must bring child's
date of birth and Social Security number. Completed packets are
kept by the parent.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
4-6 pm
Saturday, Oct. 17
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; through Oct. 31)
Germanfest
SPONSOR:
St. John United Church of Christ
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
204 Seventh St.
WHEN:
10 am-4 pm; meals served 11 am-3 pm
Sunday, Oct. 18
Old-fashioned hymn sing
SPONSOR:
St. John United Church of Christ
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
In tent at 204 Seventh St.
WHEN:
1:30 pm
Monday, Oct. 19
Free craft class
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS:
A new project is presented each week. Preregistration is required.
Call 217-732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30-4:30 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 20
Ready Readers
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
A story time for children who are in kindergarten to second
grade. It includes stories, dramatic movement, craft and
music. Preregistration is required. Call 217-732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30-4:15 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 21
Little Listener Lapsit
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children ages 6-12 months
DETAILS:
A story time for parent and child. It includes stories, finger
plays, nursery rhymes and music.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Beginning Book Buddies
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 3-4 years old
DETAILS:
A story time for the preschool set. Includes stories, puppets,
music, finger plays and dramatic movement. Preregistration is
required. Call 217-732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 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; through Oct. 31)
Saturday, Oct. 24
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
SPONSOR:
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO:
Public invited, all ages
DETAILS:
Food, handcrafted items for sale, music, indoor dining, outdoor
snacks, entertainment, live auction, something for everyone, with
ALL proceeds going to world hunger relief. Handicapped-accessible.
No admission fee; free parking. For more information, call
217-732-7618 or e-mail
harvest@lincolnil.us.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean St.
WHEN:
Doors open at 7 am; auction at 2 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:
7 am-noon
(Saturdays 7 am-noon and Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm; through Oct. 31)
5K run, 1-mile fun run-walk
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area
YMCA, Guzzardo's Italian Villa, Elkhart Grain Company
WHO:
Ages 18 and up;
17 and under must be accompanied by a participating adult
DETAILS:
Help fight world hunger. Run on a flat surface with drinks and
snacks provided. Shirts and water bottles given to the first 50
registrants. Everyone gets a free water bottle while supplies last.
WHERE:
Intersection of Hamilton and Pekin streets
WHEN:
Race day registrations begin at 8 am. Race starts at 8:30 am sharp.
Monday, Oct. 26
Free craft class
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS:
A new project is presented each week. Preregistration is required.
Call 217-732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30-4:30 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Ready Readers
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
A story time for children who are in kindergarten to second
grade. It includes stories, dramatic movement, craft and
music. Preregistration is required. Call 217-732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30-4:15 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Little Listener Lapsit
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children ages 6-12 months
DETAILS:
A story time for parent and child. It includes stories, finger
plays, nursery rhymes and music.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Beginning Book Buddies
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 3-4 years old
DETAILS:
A story time for the preschool set. Includes stories, puppets,
music, finger plays and dramatic movement. Preregistration is
required. Call 217-732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Farmers' Market
WHO:
Public invited
DETAILS:
Last Wednesday market for the season. 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
(One more Lincoln Farmers' Market on Saturday, 7 am-noon)
Friday, Oct. 30
After-hours teen mystery
night: The Pharaoh's Curse
SPONSOR:
Youth Advisory Council of the
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Teens
DETAILS:
Arrive promptly so that teams can be assigned. Costumes encouraged
but not mandatory. Prizes will be given in various categories. Must
be a teen to participate.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
7-10 pm
Saturday, Oct. 31
Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Farmers' Market
WHO:
Public invited
DETAILS:
Last
day for the Lincoln Farmers' Market for the season. Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and
mature, baked goods, and crafts.
WHERE:
Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
WHEN:
7 am-noon
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