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June 2011
Friday, June 3
Golf outing
SPONSOR:
Lincoln/Logan County
Chamber of Commerce
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Elks Country Club
Saturday, June 4
Princess Tea
SPONSOR:
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO:
Young ladies ages 3-12, accompanied by adults
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center
WHEN:
Doors open at 11 am
Mondays and Tuesdays, June 6-July 19
Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Ages
5-7
DETAILS:
Preregistration is required starting May 31. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
2 pm
Monday, June 6
Blood drive
SPONSOR:
First Presbyterian Church
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Blood drive in memory of Joyce Kinzie. Blood donated goes to the
Central Illinois
Community Blood Center.
For an appointment, call Jessica at 1-866-448-3253, ext. 118, or
schedule online.
(See ad.)
WHERE:
Masonic Temple, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
Noon-6 pm
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, June 7-July 20
Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Ages
6 months-2 years and an adult
DETAILS:
Preregistration is required starting May 31. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Ages
3 and 4
DETAILS:
Preregistration is required starting May 31. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
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
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
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.
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 Department, Logan County Department of Public Health, Logan
County Emergency Management Agency, Logan County Sheriff's
Department, Logan County Paramedic Association, Lincoln 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.
WHERE:
Logan County Paramedic Association and Lincoln Rural Fire
Department
WHEN:
10 am-2 pm
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:
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.)
Route 66 Hall of Fame banquet
SPONSOR: Route 66
Association of Illinois
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Center at Lincoln College
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.)
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
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
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.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Center, Lincoln College
WHEN:
6 pm Friday-6 am Saturday
Saturday, June 18
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.
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
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
Sunday, June 26
Band concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Further info to be announced.
WHERE:
Latham Park
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
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