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September 2009


Nursing HomesThursday-Saturday, Sept. 10-12

Atlanta Fall Festival
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See tourism  article.)
WHERE:
Atlanta
WHEN: Thursday and Friday evening, all day Saturday

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. Brooks Dance Studio performance, 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) (See tourism article.)
(LDN article: Mount Pulaski Fall Festival a deep tradition)
(LDN article: Mount Pulaski to celebrate relationship to Abraham Lincoln this weekend)
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 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)

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

Tuesday, Sept. 15

Lincoln Writers Club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Writers Club
WHO: Anyone interested in writing or the special presentation
DETAILS: Guest speaker: Jim Croegaert. (http://www.roughstonesmusic.com/)
(See article.)
WHERE:
Alumni Room, Lincoln College dining hall
WHEN: 6:30 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

Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival
SPONSOR: Logan County Railsplitting Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.railsplitting.com/
WHERE:
Events at Lincoln Park District Rec Center on Friday
(Festival continues at Logan County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday)
WHEN: 7 pm

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)

Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival
SPONSOR: Logan County Railsplitting Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.railsplitting.com/
WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

Habitat for Humanity playhouse raffle
SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: If you are looking for an early Christmas gift for your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews, drop by the Habitat for Humanity booth at the Railsplitting Festival at the Logan County Fairgrounds. The 6-foot-by-6-foot wooden playhouse built for Habitat by the men of the Atlanta Methodist Church will be on display Saturday and Sunday. Raffle tickets for the playhouse will be available. The drawing for the playhouse will take place at 4 pm Sunday. Habitat will notify the winner. 
WHERE:
Railsplitting Festival at the Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: All day

Sunday, Sept. 20

Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival
SPONSOR: Logan County Railsplitting Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.railsplitting.com/
WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

Habitat for Humanity playhouse raffle
SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: If you are looking for an early Christmas gift for your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews, drop by the Habitat for Humanity booth at the Railsplitting Festival at the Logan County Fairgrounds. The 6-foot-by-6-foot wooden playhouse built for Habitat by the men of the Atlanta Methodist Church will be on display Saturday and Sunday. Raffle tickets for the playhouse will be available. The drawing for the playhouse will take place at 4 pm Sunday. Habitat will notify the winner. 
WHERE:
Railsplitting Festival at the Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: All day

YMCA Biking Blast
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area YMCA
WHO: Ages 18 and up; under 17 must be accompanied by a participating adult
DETAILS: Bike tour for both experienced cyclists and the whole family. The YMCA will provide a well-marked 30- mile course for the longer ride and a five-mile family fun ride with scenic views. The proceeds of this event will go to the Y Scholarship Fund, which helps families in financial need afford Y programs. For more info, visit http://www.lincolnymca.org/BikingBlast.aspx.
 
WHERE: YMCA Activity Center, 719 Wyatt Ave. 
WHEN: Registration at noon, bike raffle at 12:30 pm, followed by the ride

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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