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August 2011

Monday, Aug. 1

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Donate blood at this lifesaving event in support of the central Illinois blood supply. Central Illinois Community Blood Center is the blood provider to area patients of 15 counties at 12 central 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. 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.bloodcenterimpact.org. For more information, visit www.cicbc.org.  
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

Tuesday, Aug. 2

Logan County Fair
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.logancountyfairil.com/
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: (See schedule.)
Queen pageant at 7:30 pm (More information at http://logancountyfairqueen.com/)

Wednesday, Aug. 3

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.wachterfarms.com/
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Logan County Fair
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.logancountyfairil.com/
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: (See schedule.)
4-H scrambles at 7:30 pm

Thursday, Aug. 4

Logan County Fair
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.logancountyfairil.com/
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: (See schedule.)
Tractor pull at 6:30 pm

Friday, Aug. 5

Summer reading program at Middletown
SPONSOR: KCB Library Museum
WHO: Children of all ages
DETAILS: The summer reading program includes story time, crafts and refreshments. The last session will be on Aug. 12.
WHERE: KCB Library Museum in Middletown
WHEN: 10-11 am

Logan County Fair
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.logancountyfairil.com/
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: (See schedule.)
Country music show with Still Kickin', 7 pm, and Lonestar, 8:30 pm (See ad.)

Saturday, Aug. 6

St. Jude Lincoln to Peoria Run
SPONSORS: Several area business, including Blades, Barrick's, Stuffed-Aria
WHO: Lincoln and surrounding area residents
DETAILS: The runners leave Lincoln at 5:30 am and arrive in Peoria at approximately 5 pm. This year 25 area runners are participating and will be present when the donation check is presented to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at 9:24 pm on live television. Come out and support a great cause. Show the runners their hard work is recognized by Lincoln.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln to Peoria
WHEN: 5:30 am

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.wachterfarms.com/
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market, Lincoln
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market, Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Baked goods, vegetables, fruits as they mature and crafts.
WHERE: Latham Park, downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Logan County Fair
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.logancountyfairil.com/
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: (See schedule.)
Tractor pull at 6:30 pm

Sunday, Aug. 7

Logan County Fair
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.logancountyfairil.com/
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: (See schedule.)
Demo derby at 6 pm

Wednesday, Aug. 10

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.wachterfarms.com/
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Thursday, Aug. 11

LCHS freshman orientation
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: Incoming LCHS freshmen and their parents
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: LCHS, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 10 am-noon

Open house at Lincoln City Hall
SPONSOR: City of Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln City Hall
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Friday, Aug. 12

Summer reading program at Middletown
SPONSOR: KCB Library Museum
WHO: Children of all ages
DETAILS: The summer reading program includes story time, crafts and refreshments.
WHERE: KCB Library Museum in Middletown
WHEN: 10-11 am

Saturday, Aug. 13

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.wachterfarms.com/
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market, Lincoln
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market, Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Baked goods, vegetables, fruits as they mature and crafts.
WHERE: Latham Park, downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Sunday, Aug. 14

Habitat orientation meeting
SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County 
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County will have an orientation meeting to explain guidelines and qualifications for acceptance into its homeownership program. Applications will be available for those who wish to apply for the program. 
WHERE: Community Room of the Logan County Housing Authority Highrise, 1028 N. College St. in Lincoln 
WHEN: 2 pm

Monday, Aug. 15

Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society meeting
SPONSOR: Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society 
WHO: Members and guests
DETAILS: Monthly meeting. Tour and history of Atlanta Museum, conducted by Larry Brandt. Those wishing to carpool can meet at the society's building in Lincoln at 6 pm. 
WHERE: Atlanta Museum, next to Palms Grill
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Wednesday, Aug. 17

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.wachterfarms.com/
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Saturday, Aug. 20

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.wachterfarms.com/
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market, Lincoln
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market, Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Baked goods, vegetables, fruits as they mature and crafts.
WHERE: Latham Park, downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Golf scramble
SPONSOR: Together for Lincoln
WHO: Registered golfers
DETAILS: (See article.) (Registration form)
WHERE: North Greens Golf Course, Atlanta
WHEN: 8 am start

Wednesday, Aug. 24

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.wachterfarms.com/
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Aug. 26, 27, 28

Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce and festival sponsors
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx.
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln and Logan County Airport

Friday, Aug. 26

Craft fair and Oasis flea market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx.
WHERE: Scully Park, downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 3-5 pm

Up in Smoke on the Square
WHO: Competitors and public
DETAILS: Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned contest.
See http://www.lincolnbbq.com/.
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln

Saturday, Aug. 27

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.wachterfarms.com/
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market, Lincoln
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market, Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Baked goods, vegetables, fruits as they mature and crafts.
WHERE: Latham Park, downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Fine Art Fair and Children's Art Fair
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx.
WHERE: Latham Park, downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

Craft fair and Oasis flea market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx.
WHERE: Scully Park, downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 10 am-5 pm

The Art of Wine
SPONSOR: Main Street Lincoln
DETAILS: Wine-tasting event with samples from Illinois wineries.
See http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx.
WHERE: 100 block of South Kickapoo, downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 11:30 am-10 pm

Up in Smoke on the Square
WHO: Competitors and public
DETAILS: Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned  contest.
See http://www.lincolnbbq.com/.
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln

Ice cream social
SPONSOR: Atlanta United Methodist Church
WHO: Everyone
DETAILS: Delicious hot chicken sandwiches, ham and cheese sandwiches, chips, ice cream, and homemade pies and cakes. A freewill donation will be accepted. 
WHERE: Atlanta United Methodist Church, corner of Race and Second streets, Atlanta
WHEN: 4-7 pm

Sunday, Aug. 28

Fine Art Fair and Children's Art Fair
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx.
WHERE: Latham Park, downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 9 am-3 pm

1800's Craft Fair
SPONSOR: Postville Courthouse
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Demonstrations of traditional crafts and other 19th-century activities, music, entertainment, courthouse tours. Free admission.
See http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx.
WHERE: Postville Courthouse State Historic Site, 914 Fifth St.
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

Craft fair and Oasis flea market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx.
WHERE: Scully Park, downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

The Art of Wine
SPONSOR: Main Street Lincoln
DETAILS: Wine-tasting event with samples from Illinois wineries.
See http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx.
WHERE: 100 block of South Kickapoo, downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 11:30 am-6 pm

Wednesday, Aug. 31

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.wachterfarms.com/
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 3-6 pm

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