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September 2010


Wednesdays & Saturdays

Original Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR: Original Farmers' Market of Lincoln
WHO: Public
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: Wednesdays 3:30-6 pm, Saturdays 7 am-noon

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Open-air market offering fresh local produce, baked goods, crafts, dog biscuits and roasted coffee beans. Special events and entertainment throughout the season.
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm, Saturdays 7 am-noon 

 

Monday, Sept. 6

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

Friday, Sept. 10

Community blood drive
SPONSOR: Castle Manor
WHO: Public
WHERE: Castle Manor, 1550 Castle Manor Drive
WHEN: 9-11 am

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

WHERE:
Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 5-9 pm

Saturday, Sept. 11

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)

Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 11-12

Logan County Open Golf Tournament
SPONSOR: Veterans' Service Committee
WHO: Logan County residents
DETAILS: Entry fee for two rounds, cart, lunch. Three divisions -- trophies. Two senior divisions, 60 and 70. Sign up and pay fee at Elks Pro Shop by 5 pm Sept. 8. All proceeds (after expenses) will be donated to Logan County.
WHERE:
Lincoln Elks Golf Course
WHEN: Tee times booked

Tuesday, Sept. 14

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

Thursday, Sept. 16

"Spark That Brain"
SPONSOR: The Christian Village and Alzheimer's Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Do you often wonder why you are getting so distracted and forgetful? If you want to have fun while learning more about your memory, this is an interactive program you don't want to miss! No charge for the program. Please register at 217-732-2189. For more information, ask for Marcia Cook. Refreshments available. 
WHERE:
The Christian Village Senior Apartments, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN: 6-7 pm

Friday, Sept. 17

Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival
Civil War Ball

SPONSOR:
Logan County Railsplitting Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.railsplitting.com/
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District Rec Center, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 7-10 pm

Saturday, Sept. 18

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

Sunday, Sept. 19

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

Friday, Sept. 24

Dinner lecture presentation
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: Genealogy program, "What's in a Name?" presented by Mike Starasta
(See article.)

WHERE:
Wild Hare Café, 104 Gov. Oglesby St., Elkhart
WHEN: Dinner at 5:30 pm, program 7-8 pm

Saturday, Sept. 25

Dog wash
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: Public

Historic Elkhart Hill tours
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE:
Elkhart
WHEN: 9:30 am and 1:30 pm

Cruise-in
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club and Main Street Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://railsplitterantiqueautoclub.webs.com/events.htm
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 5-9 pm

Sunday, Sept. 26

Together for Lincoln Service Project Day: Round 3
SPONSOR: Together for Lincoln
WHO: Volunteers
DETAILS: (See June 26 article.) (See Aug. 4 article.)
WHERE: Project sites

Community worship service
SPONSOR: Together for Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian University Chapel
WHEN: 7 pm

Thursday, Sept. 30

Presentation of economic development plan
SPONSOR: Lincoln & Logan County Development Partnership
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian University
WHEN: 6-8 pm

 

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