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September 2010
 Friday, Sept. 10
Community blood drive
SPONSOR:
Castle Manor
WHO:
Walk-ins welcome or schedule an appointment by calling Dara at
217-732-2310.
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
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
Original
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR:
Original 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)
Pleasant Valley Cemetery Walk
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Cemetery walk points out the burial sites of several pioneers
important to the Middletown area.
WHERE:
Pleasant Valley Cemetery, one mile north of Middletown, up the hill
from Salt Creek
WHEN:
2-4 pm
(Rain
date: Saturday, Sept. 18)
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
Sunday, Sept. 12
Fall Farm Day
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln
Tourism Bureau of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Fourth annual tour. J.H. Hawes Elevator and
Museum, Lincoln Corn Maze, Wachter Farms, Gail's Pumpkin Patch. Cars
can caravan from stop to stop. No charge this year. Discounted rates
at Lincoln Corn Maze.
(See
article.) (See article on
J.H.
Hawes Grain Elevator.)
WHERE:
Northern Logan County from Atlanta to Beason
WHEN:
Begins at noon at Palms Grill in Atlanta; tour
1-4 pm, including 2-4 pm at Lincoln Corn Maze.
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
Wednesday, Sept. 15
Original
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR:
Original 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, 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
Parent workshop
SPONSOR:
Healthy Families Task Force of the
Healthy
Communities Partnership
DETAILS:
Topic: "Raising Responsible Kids." Presenter:
Patti Faughn. 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
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
Original
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR:
Original 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
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
Captain Bogardus Trap Shoot
DETAILS:
Muzzleloader trap shoot, old-time firearm trap
shoot, modern firearm trap shoot. For more information, call
217-735-3212.
WHERE:
Lincoln Sportsman Club
WHEN:
12:15 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
Monday, Sept. 20
Lincoln Land Men's Fellowship meeting
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian University, Henderson Hall
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Tuesday, Sept. 21
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, Sept. 22
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)
Original
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR:
Original 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, Sept. 23
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)
Parent workshop
SPONSOR:
Healthy Families Task Force of the
Healthy
Communities Partnership
DETAILS:
Topic: "Getting the Bully by the Horns."
Presenter: Jade Utsler. 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
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
Original Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR:
Original 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
Historic Elkhart Hill tours
SPONSOR:
Elkhart Historical
Society
WHO:
By reservation
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Elkhart
WHEN:
9:30 am and 1:30 pm
Museum Day
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Heritage Museum and Smithsonian Institute
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
In partnership with the Smithsonian Institute, the Lincoln Heritage
Museum will offer special events for “Museum Day.” Rare Lincoln
artifacts and “The Town is Yours,” an exhibit of historic photos of
the city of Lincoln, will be on display. A children’s activity room
will have games, activities and crafts for younger visitors. As
guests enjoy the museum, they can sample Mary Lincoln's white almond
cake. Each visitor will receive a small attendance gift for
attending the event.
WHERE:
Lincoln Heritage Museum, 300 Keokuk St.
WHEN:
Noon-5 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
Tuesday, Sept. 28
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, Sept. 29
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)
Original
Farmers' Market of Lincoln
SPONSOR:
Original 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, Sept. 30
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)
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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