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Zonta dinner, Vonderlieth, Christian Village, Eminence Ladies Aid, Trick or Treat with the Mayor and indoor quarter midget races make Close Up

By Mike Fak

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[October 30, 2009]  This Sunday, Nov. 1, is the annual Zonta Club of Lincoln's turkey dinner. Have a great holiday meal and support one of our most distinguished civic organizations. It's at the Lincoln Community High School, 1000 Primm Road. The hours are 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.


Medicare Part D Basics on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room at the Vonderlieth Activity Center, 1120 Topper Drive in Mount Pulaski. 

Nov. 15-Dec. 31 is the open enrollment for Medicare. Med D can be a confusing program. With over 50 plans to choose from, how do you know which is right for you or if you even need Med D? Join Vonderlieth on Nov. 12 as a representative from their pharmacy provider comes to discuss how to wade through the maze of Medicare! A dessert buffet will be available from 6 to 6:30 p.m.


Local residents will have the opportunity to warm up and shop this Saturday at The Christian Village in Lincoln. A craft and bake sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring pies, cakes, cookies and preserves, as well as arts, crafts and gently used merchandise. Homemade chili and pork chop sandwiches will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The $5 meal includes chili or sandwich, chips, pickle, dessert, and a drink. The meal and craft and bake sale are sponsored by The Christian Village Auxiliary. Proceeds will go to the activity department, benefiting residents throughout the year. 


Annual craft and bake sale by the Eminence Ladies Aid. The public is invited to enjoy a great lunch and foods this Saturday. Lunch served -- soups, sandwiches and desserts. You can shop for homemade pies, noodles, cookies, cakes, rolls, etc. Crafts and miscellaneous items will be for sale. Proceeds go to support area missions. The sale is at the Eminence Christian Church, rural Atlanta. The hours are 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.


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Trick-or-Treat with the Mayor. Who will Mayor Keith Snyder be this Halloween? If you want to find out, you will have to join the Main Street Lincoln-sponsored Trick or Treat with the Mayor. Trick-or-treaters should assemble at Latham Park at 10 a.m. The downtown parade is at 10:30 a.m.


Indoor quarter midget races. The Abe Lincoln Quarter Midget Association invites the public to come this Saturday, Oct. 31. Come watch kids ages 5-15 race quarter midget race cars. Admission is free. Concessions available. The races are at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, Coliseum Building, starting at 10 a.m. and continuing on Sunday.


Got a good piece of news, information or something that we can all brag about? If you do, e-mail Mike and let us tell everyone about it. Plus you can win cash. Every submission, whether we use it or not, will get your name in the Close Up grab bag. At the end of the month we will draw a name and someone will get $25 just for dropping us an e-mail. If you wish, we will be happy to donate your winnings to the organization of your choice.

You can contact Mike at mikefak@lincolndailynews.com.

[MIKE FAK]

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