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June 2011
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, June 17
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.
Future sessions are on July 1, 8, 15 and 22, and Aug. 5 and 12.
WHERE:
KCB Library Museum in Middletown
WHEN:
10-11 am
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
WHERE:
Latham Park
WHEN:
7 pm
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
WHERE:
Latham Park
WHEN:
7 pm
Monday, June 27
Blood drive
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Join us for an early blood drive due to the July 4
holiday! 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 through
www.cicbc.org.
WHERE:
Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
Noon-6 pm
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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