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July 2012


Wednesday, July 18

Seminar on alternatives to Illinois Cares Rx
SPONSOR: Oasis Senior Center and Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 501 Pulaski
WHEN: 10 am

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Local vendors with locally grown produce, baked goods, rag rugs, homemade dog biscuits, hand-sewn items, wood signs, jams and jellies, plants. 
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, plants, baked goods and crafts
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 3:30-6 pm

"Neighborhood kids cool-off"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Fire Department
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Allison Park
WHEN: 6 pm

Thursday, July 19

Blood drive
HOST: Elkhart Christian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. For your convenience, call Lucille to sign up at 947-2702 or schedule an appointment at www.bloodcenterimpact.org, using sponsor code 60017 to earn points for rewards. Walk-ins are also welcome.
WHERE: CICBC donor bus at Elkhart Christian Church, 113 S. Gillett in Elkhart
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Mostaccioli dinner
SPONSOR: Cronin Brothers Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756 
WHO: Public welcome
WHERE: 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 4-6:30 pm

"Pleasant Sage" fundraiser at Culver's
SPONSOR: "Pleasant Sage," the play
WHO: Public is invited
DETAILS: Culver's Share Night fundraiser. Eat at Culver's and support the performing arts. Proceeds will go toward production costs of the play "Pleasant Sage."
WHERE: Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Friday, July 20

Diabetes support group
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: People with diabetes mellitus. Family members, friends and caregivers also welcome.
DETAILS: Topic: "Vacation Planning." Free meeting. No registration required. For more information, call Jennifer DiPasquale at 217-605-5535 or e-mail her at diabetes@almh.org.
WHERE: ALMH, Wombacher Room
WHEN: 11 am

Raminator on display
SPONSOR: Ram truck brand
WHO: Public
DETAILS: The Raminator, driven by Hall Brothers Racing, will be at Lincoln Chrysler Dodge & Jeep as “monster” entertainment for the family. All ages are welcome to get up close and take photos. The Ram truck brand has sponsored the Raminator and Rammunition, two of the most iconic opponents in monster truck racing, since 2002. For more information, visit www.ramtrucks.com, www.raminator.com and www.lincolnchryslerdodgejeep.com.
WHERE: Lincoln Chrysler Dodge & Jeep, 103 Taylor Court
WHEN: Noon-5:30 pm

Ales for Tails
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County 
WHO: Public invited
DETAILS: Fourth annual Ales for Tails will feature food by Fat Boys BBQ, music by Door No. 3, seasonal wine and beer, door prize, 50-50 drawing and more. Tickets available from the HSLC shelter at 1801 E. Lincoln Parkway, or call 732-1979 or 732-4805. All proceeds benefit the animals of Logan County.
WHERE: Chad's Blind, 1230 Fifth St. 
WHEN: 6-10 pm

Saturday, July 21

5K for Orphans
SPONSOR: Woven Together
WHO: Walkers, runners, those who care about justice
DETAILS: The purpose of 5K for Orphans is to create awareness for the plight of orphans and to raise money for the Woven Together Fund, which helps with adoption costs for families in Logan County. Participants are welcome to either run or walk in the event. No prizes will be given. To register, become a sponsor or volunteer, visit http://woventogetherlogancounty.org/. For Facebook link, click here
WHERE: Kickapoo Creek Park
WHEN: Registration begins at 7 am, race starts at 8 am

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Local vendors with locally grown produce, baked goods, rag rugs, homemade dog biscuits, hand-sewn items, wood signs, jams and jellies, plants. 
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, plants, baked goods and crafts
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

"Blue Donkey" chicken dinner
SPONSOR: Logan County Democrats
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Knights of Columbus, 217 Limit St.
WHEN: 5-7:30 pm

Sunday, July 22

"Neighborhood kids cool-off"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Fire Department
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lehn & Fink Park
WHEN: 3 pm

Dance at VFW
SPONSOR: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756
WHO: Public welcome 
DETAILS: Dance Club. The Nostalgics will be featured. Entry fee.
WHERE: 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 6:30-9:30 pm

Monday-Thursday, July 23-26

Junior high baseball camp
SPONSOR: Jeff Nelson, head baseball coach at West Lincoln-Broadwell
WHO: Incoming fifth-, sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Miller Field at West Lincoln-Broadwell School
WHEN: 9-11:30 am

Tuesday, July 24

Leadership Council
SPONSOR: Lincoln & Logan County Development Partnership
WHO: Area manufacturers and distributors
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Sysco

Wednesday, July 25

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Local vendors with locally grown produce, baked goods, rag rugs, homemade dog biscuits, hand-sewn items, wood signs, jams and jellies, plants. 
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, plants, baked goods and crafts
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 3:30-6 pm

Thursday, July 26

Butterfly pork chop drive-up dinner
SPONSOR: Oasis Senior Citizens of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Purchase tickets at Oasis Senior Center, 501 Pulaski St., or call 732-6132 for more information.
WHERE: Lincoln IGA parking lot
WHEN: 4-7 pm

Saturday, July 28

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Local vendors with locally grown produce, baked goods, rag rugs, homemade dog biscuits, hand-sewn items, wood signs, jams and jellies, plants. 
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, plants, baked goods and crafts
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Marine Corps League Roadside Cafe
SPONSOR: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756
WHO: Public welcome
DETAILS: Pork chop sandwiches, chips, drink. Fee.
WHERE: 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 10 am-2 pm

Cruise-in
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://railsplitterantiqueautoclub.webs.com/events.htm
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 5-8 pm

LCHS Class of 1977 reunion
WHO: LCHS Class of 1977
DETAILS: (See article.}
WHERE: Logan Lanes, 1700 Fifth St.
WHEN: 6:30 pm

July 31-Aug. 5

Logan County Fair
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS:
http://www.logancountyfairil.com/
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: See daily schedules at http://www.logancountyfairil.com/.
 

 

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