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August 2011

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

Food distribution
SPONSOR: Central Illinois Foodbank
WHO: Families and individuals in need of food assistance
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: Lincoln/Logan Food Pantry parking lot, 125 N. Logan
WHEN: 6 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

Dodge test drive fundraiser for LCHS band
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School Band Boosters
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Test drive a car and fill out a survey.
(See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: LCHS parking lot, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 10 am-1:30 pm

Glass recycling collection
SPONSORS: Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Junior Woman's Club, Verallia Saint-Gobain Containers and the Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Accepting only container glass that originally contained either a food or beverage product. Clear glass as well as amber, green and blue will be accepted. Unacceptable items include ceramic pieces, dishware, light bulbs, fluorescent lights, window glass and mirrors. For safety reasons, no broken glass will be accepted.
Glass preparation: Rinse containers thoroughly. Remove any metal or plastic lids and rings from the container. Labels may be left on containers.
The agency reserves the right to refuse any glass not meeting preparation or recycling guidelines. Glass will be accepted only on designated collection dates. The Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency does not accept glass at any of its recycling sites.
Collection will be canceled in case of inclement weather or excessive heat.
Call 732-6936 or visit www.co.logan.il.us and select "Joint Solid Waste Agency" for more information on glass and other recycling collections.
(See article.)
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds. Use Main Gate entrance.
WHEN: 9 am-noon
(Second Saturday of each month through October)

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

Tuesday, Aug. 16

Breast cancer support group meeting
SPONSOR: Logan County Breast Cancer Support
WHO: Breast cancer survivors and anyone who loves them 
DETAILS: Dinner meeting. Still in need of recipes for a Relay for Life cookbook, so bring along directions for your tried-and-true favorites.
WHERE: Sorrento's, 604 Broadway
WHEN: 6-7:30 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

Thursday, Aug. 18

Rotary grilled chicken dinner
SPONSOR: Rotary Club of Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Drive-thru fundraiser for community activities and service projects.
(See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: Farm Bureau parking lot, at the corner of McLean and Pulaski streets
WHEN: 4-6:30 pm

Friday, Aug. 19

Open house at Scott Joslin Fitness Center
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Community
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Second floor of Lincoln Center at Lincoln College
WHEN: 5-8 pm
(Continues Saturday morning)

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

Open house at Scott Joslin Fitness Center
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Community
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Second floor of Lincoln Center at Lincoln College
WHEN: 9 am- noon
(Continued from Friday evening)

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

Up in Smoke on the Square
WHO: Barbecue competitors and public
DETAILS: Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned contest, plus barbecue vendors selling to the public.
http://www.lincolnbbq.com/
(See article.)
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 10 am-10 pm

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

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

Up in Smoke on the Square
WHO: Barbecue competitors and public
DETAILS: Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned contest, plus barbecue vendors selling to the public.
http://www.lincolnbbq.com/
(See article.)
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 8 am-6 pm

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

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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