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August 2011
 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
Blood drive
HOST:
Faith Lutheran Church
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Central Illinois
Community Blood Center blood drive.
To
schedule an appointment, call
1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253)
or sign up at
https://www.bloodcenterimpact.org/index.cfm.
WHERE:
2320 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
Noon-6 pm
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
Trivia night
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Junior Woman's Club
WHO:
Community
DETAILS:
Trivia teams will play 10 rounds of 10 questions each. You do not
need a full table of players to attend. Cost per person includes
appetizers and a soft drink. Proceeds will help fund the
Lincoln Junior Woman's Club
Movie in the Park. The movie "Cars" will be shown on a giant
inflatable screen at Postville Park on Sept. 10 and will be free to
the public. The club is also seeking corporate sponsorships for the
Movie in the Park, and anyone interested in donating is encouraged
to contact the club for more information. To sign up for the trivia
night or for information on Movie in the Park sponsorship, email
LincolnJWC@comcast.net
or call 217-341-9275.
WHERE:
Rusty's, 2810 Woodlawn
WHEN:
Doors open at 6; game starts at 6:30 pm
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
New Holland Cruise-In
SPONSOR:
New Holland Cruise-In
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Cars, motorcycles, trucks, music, 50-50 drawing, door prizes, food
by the New Holland Fire Department and fun.
WHERE:
Downtown New Holland
WHEN:
4:30-8:30 pm
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
Thursday, Aug. 25
Sidewalk Chalk Art Exposition
SPONSOR:
City of Lincoln and Lincoln Park District
WHO:
Artists of all ages and abilities
DETAILS:
Register at the park district until Aug. 21.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln
WHEN:
Create design between noon and 8 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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