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July 2010
Thursday, July 1
Science with Nitro Joe
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
Youth Services Department
WHO:
Families
DETAILS:
Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
http://www.nitrojoe.org/
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10-11 am
Friday, July 2
Fireworks fundraiser chicken dinner
SPONSOR:
4th of July
Fireworks & Celebration Committee
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Three-piece chicken dinner. Proceeds
to offset cost of Lincoln fireworks.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN:
4:30-7 pm
Saturday, July 3
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR:
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Latham Park
WHEN:
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:
7 am-noon
Atlanta Betterment Fest
SPONSOR:
Atlanta Betterment Fund
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
Downtown Atlanta was in a festive mood last June when the Atlanta
Betterment Fund hosted the Cattle Bandits band at the first Atlanta
Betterment Fest. Well, we’re doing it again and this time it will be
bigger and better. Plan to join us for great music, a cookout
featuring grilled rib-eyes, pork chops and brats, a beer tent,
silent auction, and lots more. The Cattle Bandits will be back and
they’ll be joined by another area band, Neon Cactus. Free.
All proceeds from the Atlanta Betterment Fest will be used by the
Atlanta Betterment Fund to help support Atlanta’s businesses and
services. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. Current
projects being supported by the Atlanta Betterment Fund include
remodeling work at the Country-Aire Restaurant, marketing assistance
and remodeling at the Atlanta Inn, and continued support of efforts
to reopen Atlanta’s grocery store, the Atlanta Country Market.
WHERE:
Corner of First and Vine streets, downtown
Atlanta
WHEN:
4-11 pm
Sunday, July 4
Summer band concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Latham Park
WHEN:
7 pm
Monday, July 5
Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
2 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
Tuesday, July 6
Little Listeners Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 6 months through 2 years
DETAILS:
Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
2 pm
Wednesday, July 7
Little Listeners Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 6 months through 2 years
DETAILS:
Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Red Cross blood drive
SPONSOR:
American Red Cross
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
"Christmas in July" blood drive. For an
appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or go to
www.redcrossblood.org.
All presenting donors will be entered into a raffle to win a free
pair of tickets for the Cubs vs. Cardinals game on Sept. 25 at
Wrigley Field.
WHERE:
Lincoln Sports Complex, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN:
Noon-5 pm
Craft class
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 8-12 years
DETAILS:
Advance registration is required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
2-3 pm
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR:
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Latham Park
WHEN:
3:30-6 pm
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:
4-6:30 pm
Thursday, July 8
Magician Rick Eugene
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
Youth Services Department
WHO:
Families
DETAILS:
Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10-11 am
Friday, July 9
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:
Culver's,
2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
5-9 pm
Saturday, July 10
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR:
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Latham Park
WHEN:
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:
7 am-noon
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)
Cosmic bowling fundraiser
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Unlimited bowling and free shoe rental. Raffle and 50/50. Call Kim
Frizzell, 217-871-4940, to purchase tickets.
WHERE:
Logan Lanes, 1700 Fifth St.
WHEN:
6-8 pm
Monday, July 12
Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
2 pm
Tuesday, July 13
Little Listeners Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 6 months through 2 years
DETAILS:
Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
2 pm
Wednesday, July 14
Little Listeners Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 6 months through 2 years
DETAILS:
Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Craft class
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 8-12 years
DETAILS:
Advance registration is required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
2-3 pm
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR:
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Latham Park
WHEN:
3:30-6 pm
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:
4-6:30 pm
Thursday, July 15
"Wild Weather" program
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
Youth Services Department
WHO:
Families
DETAILS:
Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Carnegie Building, Pegram Room, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN:
10-11 am
Friday, July 16
Ales for Tails
SPONSOR:
Humane
Society of Logan County
WHO:
Adults (minimum age 21)
DETAILS:
Beer and wine tasting, food, music by Shiftin' Gears, door prizes,
raffle, 50/50 drawing, and fun, all while helping the animals of
Logan County. Second annual fundraiser. For tickets or more
information, call 732-1979 or 732-4805. Must be 21 to attend.
WHERE:
Chad's Blind, 1230 Fifth St.
WHEN:
6-10 pm
Saturday, July 17
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR:
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Latham Park
WHEN:
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:
7 am-noon
Monday, July 19
Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
2 pm
Tuesday, July 20
Little Listeners Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 6 months through 2 years
DETAILS:
Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
2 pm
Wednesday, July 21
Little Listeners Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 6 months through 2 years
DETAILS:
Advance registration required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Red Cross blood drive
SPONSOR:
American Red Cross
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
"Christmas in July" blood drive. For an
appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or go to
www.redcrossblood.org.
All presenting donors will be entered into a raffle to win a free
pair of tickets for the Cubs vs. Cardinals game on Sept. 25 at
Wrigley Field.
WHERE:
Lincoln Sports Complex, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN:
Noon-5 pm
Craft class
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 8-12 years
DETAILS:
Advance registration is required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
2-3 pm
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR:
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Latham Park
WHEN:
3:30-6 pm
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:
4-6:30 pm
Thursday, July 22
Presentation of resources for seniors
SPONSOR:
Senior Issues Task Force
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Free.
Learn about the resources available today for our local seniors.
Many agencies will be present and able to answer your questions.
Refreshments and door prizes provided. Free lunch provided after the
event.
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN:
10 am-noon
Saturday, July 24
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR:
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Latham Park
WHEN:
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:
7 am-noon
Dog wash
SPONSOR:
Humane
Society of Logan County
WHO:
Public
Wednesday, July 28
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR:
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Latham Park
WHEN:
3:30-6 pm
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:
4-6:30 pm
Saturday, July 31
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR:
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Latham Park
WHEN:
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:
7 am-noon
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