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May 2010


Saturday, May 1

Plant sale
SPONSOR: Elkhart Needs and Goals 
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Sale continues from Friday. Annual event.
WHERE:
Elkhart Village Hall 
WHEN: 8-11 am

Vines and Vendors: plant sale, crafts, art, home-based vendors
SPONSOR: Zion Lutheran School Challenge Committee
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Sixth annual plant sale featuring annuals and perennials from Connie's Greenhouse. New this year is the addition of the craft, art and vendor show in the gym. Box lunches and other refreshments will be served. Booth registrations will be taken until April 24. Call Karen for additional information at 735-1554. 
WHERE:
Zion Lutheran School, 1600 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln 
WHEN: 8 am- 2 pm

Bird walks
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: Led by Rhetta Jack
(See article.)

WHERE:
Elkhart Hill
WHEN: 8:30 and 10:30 am

Master Gardener Plant Sale
SPONSOR: Logan County Master Gardeners
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Annuals, perennials, houseplants, heirloom tomatoes, peppers and a few other assorted items
WHERE:
Logan County Fair Special Events Building, south end of the fairgrounds
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Airport Daze
SPONSOR: Heritage In Flight Museum
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (April 29 article in Top Stories section) (Another April 29 article) (Previous article)
WHERE:
Logan County Airport
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

LJHS spring play
SPONSOR: Lincoln Junior High School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Tickets available at the door.
WHERE:
LJHS, 208 Broadway
WHEN: Doors open at 6:30 pm; curtain at 7

"Other People's Money"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Fine Arts
WHO: Public. Ticket admission.
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, May 2

Lincoln MS Walk
SPONSOR: Lincoln MS Support Group
WHO: Everyone is welcome 
DETAILS: MS Walk is a fundraising event to create a world free of multiple sclerosis. Get a team together, gather some donations and come to the walk. Music, prizes and a silent auction are part of the festivities. Walkers turning in $100 or more receive a T-shirt. Participants are urged to register early by phone, 732-2339, or online at www.lincolnms.com.
(See article.)

WHERE:
Kickapoo Creek Park, Lincoln
WHEN: Check-in 12:30 pm; team pictures at 1 pm; walk begins at 1:30

"Other People's Money"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Fine Arts
WHO: Public. Ticket admission.
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 2 pm

Monday, May 3

CICBC blood drive
SPONSOR: Immanuel Lutheran Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Blood drive in support of the central Illinois blood supply. Central Illinois Community Blood Center is the blood provider to area patients of 19 counties at 19 central and southwestern Illinois hospitals. CICBC is the only provider of blood to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Hopedale Medical Complex, Memorial Medical Center and St. John’s Hospital. Please join us for this lifesaving event. If you have any questions about donating, you can call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253). Walk-ins are always welcome, but to schedule an appointment, call Jessica at 1-866-GIVE-BLD, ext. 118, or sign up online at www.cicbc.org.
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

Habitat fundraiser
SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: First Monday of each month Habitat will receive 10 percent of the food sales at Culver's from 5 to 8 pm.
WHERE:
Culver's in Lincoln, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Relay for Life fundraiser
SPONSOR: Relay for Life of Logan County, Jigglers Team
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Enjoy great food and fight cancer too! Let the Logan County Breast Cancer Support group serve you.
WHERE:
Culver's in Lincoln, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Thursday, May 6

LCHS musical
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School Music Department
WHO: Public
WHERE: LCHS auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Friday, May 7

LCHS musical
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School Music Department
WHO: Public
WHERE: LCHS auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Saturday, May 8

Glass recycling
SPONSOR: Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Junior Woman's Club, Saint-Gobain Containers and the Logan County Fair Association 
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Only container glass (food-beverage) will be accepted. Clear glass, as well as amber, green and blue will be accepted. Unacceptable items include ceramics, dishware, light bulbs, fluorescent lights, window glass and mirrors.
Glass preparation: Rinse container thoroughly. Remove all metal or plastic lids and rings from the container. Labels may be left on containers. The glass recycling program reserves the right to reject any glass that does not meet preparation guidelines. For safety reasons, no broken glass will be accepted.
Glass will be accepted only on designated collection dates. Collection will be canceled in event of inclement weather. The Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency does not accept glass at any of its recycling sites.
For more information on local recycling efforts, visit the Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency at www.co.logan.il.us -- select "Joint Solid Waste Agency." 

WHERE:
New location! Logan County Fairgrounds. Use Main Gate entrance off Postville Drive.
WHEN: 9 am-noon
(Second Saturday of each month from May to October)

Rib-eye and pork chop sandwich sale
SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: : Proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity, which is now building home No. 14 in Elkhart.
WHERE:
Lincoln IGA parking lot
WHEN: 10 am-3 pm

Fish fry and Puppets 4 Christ
SPONSOR: Mason City United Methodist Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Pick up your fish outside and come inside to enjoy Puppets 4 Christ.
WHERE:
The Hub, 110 E. Chestnut St. (Route 10), Mason City
WHEN: 11 am-1 pm

LCHS musical
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School Music Department
WHO: Public
WHERE: LCHS auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, May 9

Mother's Day buffet
SPONSOR: Kiwanis
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See ad.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College cafeteria, 300 Keokuk
WHEN: 11 am-1:30 pm

LCHS musical
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School Music Department
WHO: Public
WHERE: LCHS auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 2 pm

Tuesday, May 11

Lincoln Writers Club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Writers Club
WHO: Anyone interested in writing
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE:
Alumni Room, Lincoln College dining hall
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Friday, May 14

Cruise-in
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club and Main Street Lincoln
WHO: Public
WHERE: Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 5-9 pm

Saturday, May 15

International celebration of seniors
SPONSOR: The Christian Village
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Join us for free food, music and prizes as we visit cultures from different countries. 
WHERE: 1507 Seventh St.
WHEN: 11 am-3 pm

Cow Chip Bingo fundraiser
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area YMCA
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE:
Y Activity Center on Wyatt Avenue
WHEN: 12:30-3 pm

Benefit for Austin Gee scholarship
(Rescheduled from April)

WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE:
Friendship Manor, 925 Primm Road
WHEN: 4-7 pm

Sunday, May 16

Relay for Life breakfast
SPONSOR: Relay for Life of Logan County, 37 teams
WHO: Public
DETAILS: All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Raffle opportunities as well. 
WHERE:
Lincoln College
WHEN: 9 am-1 pm

Saturday, May 22

Cruise-in
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club and Main Street Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For more information, call 217-732-3519 or 217-737-8494.
Visit http://railsplitterantiqueautoclub.webs.com/.

WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln, on the square
WHEN: 5-9 pm

 

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