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October 2011


Nursing HomesFriday, Oct. 21

Lincoln College World Series of Trivia
SPONSOR: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Iota Chi chapter
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College, Meyer-Evans Student Center
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Saturday, Oct. 22

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

Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Proceeds to International Disaster Emergency Service
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean
WHEN: Doors open 7 am. Auction at 2 pm.

Hymn sing and wiener roast
SPONSOR: Immanuel Lutheran Church
WHO: Community 
DETAILS: All are welcome to join in an old-fashioned hymn sing and wiener roast. Bring friends, family and neighbors.
WHERE: 1409 Pulaski St., at the shelter
WHEN: 5 pm

Risen Son Praise Band
SPONSOR: St. John's Lutheran Church, Hartsburg
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Come and enjoy the fellowship and listen to a great praise band. All are invited. Light refreshments will be served afterward in the church basement. 
WHERE: Washington and Pine streets, Hartsburg
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Monday, Oct. 24

AquaLynx Night at Culver's
SPONSOR: Culver's
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Support your local AquaLynx Swim Club while enjoying dinner at Culver's. A portion of all sales from 5 to 8 pm will be donated to the swim team. Thank you.
WHERE: Culver's in Lincoln, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Wednesday, Oct. 26

Drive-thru pork chop dinner fundraiser
SPONSOR: Sons of American Legion, Post 263
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Pork chop dinner includes mashed potatoes and gravy, corn and bread. Ticket deadline: Friday, Oct. 21. Buy tickets at The Courier, 2101 Woodlawn Road; Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.; Investment Center and State Bank of Lincoln Sangamon Branch, 111 W. Sangamon. Proceeds benefit breast cancer awareness in Logan County.
WHERE: American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: 4:30-7 pm

Public hearing on potential closure of Logan Correctional Center
SPONSOR: Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.ilga.gov/commission/cgfa2006/upload/10262011meetingNotice.pdf
WHERE: Chapel auditorium at Lincoln Christian University, 100 Campus View Drive
WHEN: 5 pm

Thursday, Oct. 27

Art and craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Ages 8-12 years 
DETAILS: Final session in a fall series on Thursdays. Advance registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 to register. 
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Trick or treat at Maple Ridge
SPONSOR: Maple Ridge Care Centre
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: 2202 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: 5:30-6:30 pm only

Halloween FunFest
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnparkdistrict.com/Special-Events/Halloween-FunFest
(See publicity.)
WHERE: 1400 Primm Road, indoor tennis courts
WHEN: 6:30-8:30 pm

Christopher Williams concert
SPONSOR: Open Table Concert Series
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Chad's Blind, 1230 Fifth St.
WHEN: 7 pm

Saturday, Oct. 29

Pancake and sausage breakfast
SPONSOR: First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Annual event.
WHERE: 110 Broadway
WHEN: 7 am-1 pm

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

Christian Village fall festival and open house
SPONSOR: The Christian Village & Auxiliary
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Annual craft sale, bake sale and flea market. Games for the whole family and great door prizes. Inflatable jumper for the kids, 11 am-2 pm. Stop by for the Railsplitter antique car show, fire truck or live music. Chili or pork chop meal, 11 am-2 pm.
WHERE: The Christian Village, senior apartment building, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN: 9 am-2 pm

Trick or Treat with the Mayor
SPONSOR: Main Street Lincoln
WHO: Children accompanied by parents or other responsible adults
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Meet at Latham Park for a walking parade through downtown area
WHEN: 10:30 am

Chili and soup supper
SPONSOR: Middletown United Methodist Church
WHO: Everyone is welcome
DETAILS: Annual chili and soup supper with a country store including crafts and baked goods.
WHERE: 407 Seventh St., Middletown 
WHEN: 4-7 pm

Sunday, Oct. 30

Habitat house blessing and dedication
SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Habitat for Humanity invites the community to a house blessing and dedication of the home of the family of Eric and Teresa Baker. The Bakers will receive the keys to their new home. 
(See article.)
WHERE: 1419 N. McLean St.
WHEN: 1:30 pm

Monday, Oct. 31

Trick-or-treat night
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln
WHEN: 5-8 pm

 

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