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October 2010
 Saturday, Oct. 9
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
Original
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR:
Original Farmers' Market of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Latham Park
WHEN:
8 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)
4-H Find Out Party
SPONSOR:
Logan
County Extension
WHO:
Ages 8-12
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Logan County Extension office, northwest corner of fairgrounds
WHEN:
10 am-noon
Cruise-in at The Mill
SPONSOR:
Railsplitter
Antique Auto Club and
Main Street Lincoln
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Live music, food
http://railsplitterantiqueautoclub.webs.com/events.htm
(See
article.)
WHERE:
The Mill, 738 S. Washington St.
WHEN:
11 am-3 pm
LCU fall play: "A Bad Year for Tomatoes"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Christian University
WHO:
Public. Ticket admission.
DETAILS:
Play by John Patrick.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian University, Earl C Hargrove Chapel auditorium
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Sunday, Oct. 10
Buffet luncheon
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Kiwanis
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Meyer-Evans Student Center
WHEN:
11 am-1:30 pm
Monday, Oct. 11
LCU Experience
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Christian University
WHO:
Prospective students
DETAILS:
LCU campus visit event. Experience what LCU has to offer. There is
an option of attending a one-day experience as well as an overnight
experience. Preregistration is required for all LCU Experience
days. Others are scheduled for Nov. 11-12, Jan. 24 and Feb. 20-21.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian University
Tuesday, Oct. 12
Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
stories, finger plays, nursery rhymes, music. Registration is required for accurate
planning. Call Youth Services Department, 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
(Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 3)
Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 6-12 months old
DETAILS:
Stories, movement, crafts. Registration is required for accurate
planning. Call Youth Services Department, 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex Community Room
WHEN:
3:30-4:15 pm
(Tuesdays through Nov. 2)
Information session on accelerated bachelor's degree program
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
College, Accelerated Bridge to Education Program
WHO:
Prospective students
DETAILS:
If you're a busy adult looking to earn your bachelor's degree,
please join us for a free information session on how you can earn
your degree faster with Lincoln College. ABE Program's flexible and
convenient format is perfect for the working adult: Attend class
just one night a week (other weekly course work done online). All
class times are 5:30-9:30 pm. All three-credit classes last only
five weeks. Potential to earn up to 27 credit hours per year.
Offering degrees in business management, liberal arts, criminal
justice, health services administration and dental services
management. For more info and to RSVP:
www.abe.lincolncollege.edu.
WHERE:
Lincoln College's Lincoln Center, Room 119
WHEN:
5:30-6:30 pm
Writing 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
Wednesday, Oct. 13
Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
stories, finger plays, nursery rhymes, music. Registration is required for accurate
planning. Call Youth Services Department, 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
(Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 3)
Beginning Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 3-4 years old
DETAILS:
Stories, puppets, music, movement, crafts, finger plays.
Registration is required for accurate planning. Call Youth Services
Department, 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex Community Room
WHEN:
10 am
(Wednesdays through Nov. 3)
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, Oct. 14
Craft classes
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children ages 8-12 years
DETAILS:
Each
class requires a registration for accurate planning of materials.
Call the Youth Services Department, 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex Community Room
WHEN:
3:30-4:30 pm
(Thursdays through Oct. 28)
Candidate fundraiser: mostaccioli dinner
SPONSOR:
Citizens for Mary Kelley
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Annual fundraiser for Mary Kelley, Republican candidate for Logan
County circuit clerk. Mostaccioli dinner includes salad, dessert and
drink. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
WHERE:
Knights of Columbus, 217 N. Limit
WHEN:
5-7 pm
Saturday, Oct. 16
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
Original
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR:
Original Farmers' Market of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Latham Park
WHEN:
8 am-noon
Germanfest
SPONSOR:
St. John United Church of Christ
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
204 Seventh St.
WHEN:
10 am-3 pm; meal and music 11 am-3 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 19
Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
stories, finger plays, nursery rhymes, music. Registration is required for accurate
planning. Call Youth Services Department, 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
(Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 3)
Special blood drive
SPONSOR:
First Presbyterian Church Board of Deacons
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Central Illinois Community Blood Center drive in
memory of Joyce Kinzie.
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 301 Pekin St.
WHEN:
2-7 pm
Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 6-12 months old
DETAILS:
Stories, movement, crafts. Registration is required for accurate
planning. Call Youth Services Department, 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex Community Room
WHEN:
3:30-4:15 pm
(Tuesdays through Nov. 2)
Parent workshop
SPONSOR:
Healthy Families Task Force of the
Healthy
Communities Partnership
DETAILS:
Topic: "Creative Activities to Do With Children."
Presenter: Bill Buss. Free workshop with preregistration
required. To register, call Community Child Care Connection at
1-800-676-2805, ext. 8225.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
2018 N. Kickapoo St.
WHEN:
6:30-8:30 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 20
Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
stories, finger plays, nursery rhymes, music. Registration is required for accurate
planning. Call Youth Services Department, 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
(Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 3)
Beginning Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 3-4 years old
DETAILS:
Stories, puppets, music, movement, crafts, finger plays.
Registration is required for accurate planning. Call Youth Services
Department, 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex Community Room
WHEN:
10 am
(Wednesdays through Nov. 3)
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, Oct. 21
Craft classes
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children ages 8-12 years
DETAILS:
Each
class requires a registration for accurate planning of materials.
Call the Youth Services Department, 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex Community Room
WHEN:
3:30-4:30 pm
(Thursdays through Oct. 28)
LCHS College Night
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Community High School
guidance office
WHO:
Students and parents
DETAILS:
College fair and financial aid presentation. Students and parents
are invited to learn about post-high school options for junior and
senior students. The financial aid presentation will be in the
auditorium from 6:30 to 7 pm. The College Fair with representatives
from colleges, universities, trade schools and the U.S. military
will be in the cafeteria from 6:30 to 8 pm.
WHERE:
LCHS
cafeteria and auditorium
WHEN:
6:30-8 pm
Saturday, Oct. 23
Harvest of Talents
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian Church
WHO:
Public is invited
DETAILS:
27th Harvest of Talents. Specialty shops, handmade crafts, silent
and live auctions, entertainment, 5K Harvest Run, special activities
for children from kindergarten to fourth grade. Breakfast -- warm
cinnamon and caramel pecan rolls. Lunch -- vegetable soup, barbecue,
and homemade pies and breads. All proceeds go to International
Disaster Emergency Service to aid hunger victims around the world.
For more information, call 217-732-7618.
WHERE:
204 N. McLean St
WHEN:
7 am to after 2 pm live auction
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
Original
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR:
Original Farmers' Market of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Latham Park
WHEN:
8 am-noon
New Holland Fall Festival
SPONSOR:
New Holland Fall Festival
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Garage sale, flea market, costume contest, already
carved or painted pumpkin contest, kiddie tractor pull, pumpkin pie
eating contest, hayrack rides, Sage Brush band, cakewalks. Come join
the fun.
WHERE:
New Holland
WHEN:
8 am-8 pm
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser
SPONSOR:
Put
on by the Chestnut EMS volunteers
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Chestnut EMS is having a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to raise money
for a new monitor-defibrillator. Open donations accepted.
WHERE:
Chestnut Firehouse
WHEN:
4-6:30 pm
Oct. 25-26
Illinois State Ministers' Retreat
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian University
DETAILS:
"Hurting or Healthy: Guidelines for Growth, Outreach, and Leadership
Development." Featured speaker: Shawn McMullen, editor of The
Lookout. Special room rates are available at the Holiday Inn Express
in Lincoln.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian University, Restoration Hall, R29
Tuesday, Oct. 26
Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
stories, finger plays, nursery rhymes, music. Registration is required for accurate
planning. Call Youth Services Department, 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
(Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 3)
Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 6-12 months old
DETAILS:
Stories, movement, crafts. Registration is required for accurate
planning. Call Youth Services Department, 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex Community Room
WHEN:
3:30-4:15 pm
(Tuesdays through Nov. 2)
Wednesday, Oct. 27
Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
stories, finger plays, nursery rhymes, music. Registration is required for accurate
planning. Call Youth Services Department, 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
(Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 3)
Beginning Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children 3-4 years old
DETAILS:
Stories, puppets, music, movement, crafts, finger plays.
Registration is required for accurate planning. Call Youth Services
Department, 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex Community Room
WHEN:
10 am
(Wednesdays through Nov. 3)
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, Oct. 28
Craft classes
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children ages 8-12 years
DETAILS:
Each
class requires a registration for accurate planning of materials.
Call the Youth Services Department, 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex Community Room
WHEN:
3:30-4:30 pm
(Thursdays through Oct. 28)
Halloween FunFest
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Park District
WHO:
Families
DETAILS:
Games, candy, costume judging.
http://www.lincolnparkdistrict.com/page.php?pID=388
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District indoor tennis courts, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN:
6:30-8:30 pm
Saturday, Oct. 30
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
Original
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR:
Original Farmers' Market of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Latham Park
WHEN:
8 am-noon
Halloween party
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Youth in grades six to eight
DETAILS:
Registration is needed for accurate planning of materials and food.
Call Youth Services Department, 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
6-9 pm
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