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September 2009
 Saturday, Sept. 5
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)
Family Fun Fest
SPONSOR:
Zion Lutheran
School, Lincoln
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
1600 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
Noon-6 pm
Wednesday, Sept. 9
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)
Presentation on bullying and violence abatement
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Community High School
WHO:
Community
DETAILS:
See information in
Close Up column.
WHERE:
LCHS auditorium
WHEN:
7 pm
Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 10-12
Mount Pulaski Fall Festival
SPONSOR:
Mount Pulaski area businesses
WHO:
Everyone
DETAILS:
Some of this year’s activities are the
3-on-3 basketball tournament,
5K run Saturday morning,
car show, tractor show, petting zoo, kiddie tractor pull, pie
cookoff and egg roulette. Carnival all three days. Game show on the
main stage for kids and adults on Friday and Saturday.
Parade at
1 pm
Saturday. Comedian on the main stage Saturday night. Performance
from Brooks Dance Studio, Cutest Little Farmer, Little Miss Mount
Pulaski, community band concert, kids’ lantern parade. Jaycees’ beer
tent with live entertainment: The Veggies, Bluesmattic, Upfront and
Poprocks. And many more activities.
(See
http://www.mtpulaskiil.com/.) (Schedule
-- below calendar section of linked PDF)
WHERE:
Mount Pulaski square
WHEN:
Thursday and Friday 4 pm-midnight, Saturday 8 am-1 pm
Friday, Sept. 11
CICBC blood drive
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
For
an appointment, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 56, or
visit
www.cicbc.org.
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN:
7:30 am-2:30 pm
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
Saturday, Sept. 12
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)
Economic Development Summit
HOST:
Lincoln Mayor Keith Snyder
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
RSVP to 735-1612
or
mayor@cityoflincoln-il.gov.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Alumni Room, Lincoln College
WHEN:
8 am-noon
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)
Mount Pulaski bandstand
dedication
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
With the 10th Illinois Regimental Band
(See
article.)
WHERE:
New bandstand on the southeast side of the Mount Pulaski Courthouse
lawn
WHEN:
10:30 am
Sunday, Sept. 13
Fall Farm Day tour
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of
Logan County
WHO:
Public, by reservation
DETAILS:
Rail Splitter
Wind Farm, Bethel School, DAR 8th Judicial Circuit marker, Emden
Whistle Stop Depot, Greens Diamond G Cattle Farm, Gail's Pumpkin
Patch, presentation by Paul Gleason on agriculture in the time of
Abraham Lincoln
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Leaves from the Information Station, 1555 Fifth
St.
WHEN:
1-6 pm
Musical Offering for World
Hunger
SPONSOR:
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Participants:
Worship Choir, Linda Storm, Kay Dobson, Jennifer Ramsey, bell and
chime choirs from St. John United Church of Christ, Kristee Smith,
Gail King, Jim Allison, Paula Landess, Kathy Jo Butts, Brandon
Davis, Allison Campbell, Tim Searby. A freewill offering will be
taken and all proceeds given to Harvest of Talents for World Hunger.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church sanctuary, 204 N. McLean
WHEN:
2:30 pm
Wednesday, Sept. 16
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)
Friday, Sept. 18
CICBC blood drive
WHO:
Logan Correctional Center employees only
DETAILS:
For
an appointment, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 56, or
visit
www.cicbc.org.
WHERE:
1096 1350th St.
WHEN:
Noon-3 pm
Friday-Sunday, Sept. 18-20
Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival
SPONSOR:
Logan County Railsplitting Association
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
http://www.railsplitting.com/
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District Rec Center on Friday; Logan County Fairgrounds
on Saturday and Sunday
Saturday, Sept. 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:
7 am-noon
(Saturdays 7 am-noon and Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm)
Monday, Sept. 21
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, Sept. 22
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, Sept. 23
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)
Saturday, Sept. 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:
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.)
Cruise-in
SPONSOR:
Railsplitter
Antique Auto Club
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
For more information, call 732-3519 or 732-3245.
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln
WHEN:
1-4 pm
Sunday, Sept. 27
Together for Lincoln Service
Project Day: Round 2
SPONSOR:
Together for Lincoln
WHO:
Volunteers
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Various project sites
Monday, Sept. 28
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, Sept. 29
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, Sept. 30
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
Youth Advisory Council meeting
SPONSOR:
Youth services of
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Teens
DETAILS:
Teens are needed to help plan a teen event night at the Library.
Bring a friend. Any local teen may participate. For more information
call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex Community Room
WHEN:
3:30 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)
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