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June 2011
 Thursday, June 9
Midsummer Day Festival
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Families and school-age children
DETAILS:
Includes a mummers' play by library's reader's theater group. Space
limited, so please preregister starting May 31. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Craft class
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Ages
8 and up
DETAILS:
Classes on Thursdays, June 9-July 21. Space is limited. Call
732-5732 no more than one week prior to each class.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
2 pm
Mobile Food Pantry
SPONSOR:
Lincoln/Logan Food Pantry
DETAILS:
Food distribution program of the
Central Illinois Foodbank.
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Lincoln/Logan Food Pantry, 125 N. Logan
WHEN:
6 pm
VFW meeting
SPONSOR:
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756
WHO:
VFW post members
DETAILS:
Regular VFW meeting
WHERE:
519 Fifth St.
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Friday, June 10
Honest Abe's Barbeque Cook Off
SPONSOR:
Main Street Lincoln
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See information in
Close Up column.)
(See latest
article.)
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln
WHEN:
(See grilling schedule in
Close Up.)
(Activities continue on Saturday.)
Reunion of LCHS '40s classes
WHO:
LCHS classes of 1940-1949
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
American Legion Post 263, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN:
5:30 pm
Saturday, June 11
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
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, May-October)
Hands-on Home Safety
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Police Department, Lincoln Fire Department, Lincoln Rural
Fire Protection District, Logan County Department of Public Health, Logan
County Emergency Management Agency, Logan County Sheriff's
Department, Logan County Paramedic Association, The Courier and
The Christian Village
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Join us for some fun family activities and educational opportunities
in making your home safer. Home-related injuries results in nearly
21 million medical visits per year. Stop by and learn some simple
steps to help keep your family safer. Air Evac team landing at 10
am. Free hot dog meals from noon to 1 pm. Free basic CPR and AED
classes. Please call to preregister for these at 732-2212. Tours of
the emergency vehicles and buildings. Home safety door prizes.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Logan County Paramedic Association and Lincoln Rural Fire Protection
District offices, 1300 N. Postville Drive
WHEN:
10 am-2 pm
Y Cow Bingo
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area Y
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Y Activity Center, Wyatt Avenue
WHEN:
12:30-3 pm
Honest Abe's Barbeque Cook Off
SPONSOR:
Main Street Lincoln
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See information in
Close Up column.)
(See
article.) (See latest
article.)
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln
WHEN:
Dedication of hanging flower baskets, 9:30 am. Barbecue vendors
begin selling, 10 am. Winners announced, 2:30 pm.
(See grilling and judging schedule in
Close Up.)
New Holland Cruise-In
SPONSOR:
New Holland Cruise-In
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
New Holland firemen will serve rib-eyes and pork chops. Come on over
and join the fun.
WHERE:
Downtown New Holland
WHEN:
4:30-8:30 pm
Route 66 Hall of Fame Banquet
SPONSOR:
Route 66
Association of Illinois
WHO:
By reservation
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Center at Lincoln College
WHEN:
6 pm
Cosmic bowling fundraiser for Relay for Life
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
http://lincolnjaycees.com/2011/03/cosmic-bowling-relay-for-life-fundraiser/
(See information in
Close Up column.)
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Logan Lanes, 1700 Fifth St.
WHEN:
6-8 pm
Sunday, June 12
Band concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Further info to be announced.
WHERE:
Latham Park
June 13-July 16
Teen summer reading program
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services
WHO:
Teens
DETAILS:
Registration begins June 13. Read for prizes and to help your school
win a trophy
WHERE:
Library Annex
Tuesday, June 14
Lincoln Writers Club meeting
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Writers Club
WHO:
Everyone interested in writing
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College dining hall, Alumni Room
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Wednesday, June 15
Relay for Life fundraiser at Culver's
SPONSOR:
Relay for Life of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
10:30 am-10 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
American Legion Auxiliary installation
SPONSOR:
American Legion Auxiliary,
Lincoln Unit 263
WHO:
Members and guests
DETAILS:
Installation of officers with a potluck supper preceding the
installation. Please bring a dish to pass. Table service, rolls and
butter will be furnished
WHERE:
Mary Pat Room, American Legion Post Home
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Thursday, June 16
Swords and Roses program
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Families with school-age children
DETAILS:
Space is limited. Register starting June 9. Call 732-5732 for more
information.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Craft class
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Ages
8 and up
DETAILS:
Classes on Thursdays, June 9-July 21. Space is limited. Call
732-5732 no more than one week prior to each class.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
2 pm
Summer social and pie auction
SPONSOR:
First Baptist Church
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
Annual event.
Menu: pulled pork BBQ sandwich, baked beans, slaw or applesauce,
dessert, and drink. Tickets available at the door. Carryouts
available. Please use the rear entrance; handicapped-accessible.
Proceeds will be used for missions.
WHERE:
101 Broadway St.
WHEN:
Meal, 4:30-6:30 pm; pie auction, 6:30 pm
Friday-Saturday, June 17-18
Relay for Life of Logan County
SPONSOR:
Relay for Life of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See information in
Close Up column.)
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Center, Lincoln College
WHEN:
6 pm Friday-6 am Saturday
Saturday, June 18
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
Cookout and bake sale for Harvest of Talents
SPONSOR:
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger team members will grill
sandwiches at the Lincoln IGA. There will also be a bake sale
featuring pies, breads, rolls, cookies and a variety of other baked
items. Grab your Saturday lunch and some goodies for the weekend.
All proceeds become a part of the 28th annual Harvest of Talents for
World Hunger.
WHERE:
Lincoln IGA,
713 Pulaski St.
WHEN:
Sandwiches 10 am-2 pm. Bake sale starts at 8 am.
Open house at new animal shelter
SPONSOR:
Humane Society of Logan County
WHO:
Volunteers and members
DETAILS:
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
1801 E. Lincoln Parkway
WHEN:
11 am-2 pm
Sunday, June 19
Band concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Further info to be announced.
WHERE:
Latham Park
Monday, June 20
Sgt. Robert E. Graue Toys for Tots Charity Golf Scramble
SPONSORS:
Chris Coyne State Farm, State Bank of Lincoln, Stahl's Furniture
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
First-time event of the
Sgt. Robert E. Graue Detachment 1336 Marine Corps League. Early bird
registration by June 1.
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Elks Golf Course
WHEN:
Registration begins at 11 am; play begins at 1 pm
Wednesday, June 22
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, June 23
Knight for Hire program
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Families with school-age children
DETAILS:
Space is limited. Register starting June 16. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Craft class
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Ages
8 and up
DETAILS:
Classes on Thursdays, June 9-July 21. Space is limited. Call
732-5732 no more than one week prior to each class.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
2 pm
Saturday, June 25
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
Open house for the Habitat Center and warehouse
SPONSOR:
Habitat
for Humanity of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Open house for the Habitat Center -- the former Regions Bank
satellite office -- and the new Habitat warehouse. Refreshments will
be served in the Habitat Center. At the event, Habitat will sell
raffle tickets for this year's Habitat playhouse. Also, two-by-fours
that will be used in the Habitat home currently under construction
will be available for signing as a fundraiser.
WHERE:
909 and 915 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
10 am-1 pm
Sunday, June 26
Band concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Further info to be announced.
WHERE:
Latham Park
Wednesday, June 29
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, June 30
Elsenpeter's Marionettes present "Sleeping Beauty"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Everyone
DETAILS:
Space limited. Register starting June 23. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Craft class
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Ages
8 and up
DETAILS:
Classes on Thursdays, June 9-July 21. Space is limited. Call
732-5732 no more than one week prior to each class.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
2 pm
American Legion Auxiliary meeting
SPONSOR:
Logan County Council of the American Legion Auxiliary
WHO:
Members
DETAILS:
Potluck supper will precede the meeting. Meat and drinks will be
furnished. Please bring table service and a dish to pass.
WHERE:
Atlanta Community Center
WHEN:
6:30 pm
June 30-July 4
Mount Pulaski Founders Day Festival
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
See
http://www.mtpulaski175th.net/eventsinfo/foundersdaycelebration.html.
WHERE:
Mount Pulaski
(See festival
map.)
WHEN:
See
schedule.
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