The public can find the Angel Trees at
the following locations: Cracker Barrel, ALMH cafeteria, CEFCU,
Blades Hair Salon, Illini Bank, Daisy's Hair and Nail Salon, and
State Bank of Lincoln. Trees are also located at Eaton, Family
Medical Center, Verallia, Sysco and International Paper for their
employees.
Gifts need returned to businesses by Dec. 10.
The Lincoln Jaycees purchase gifts to go with any names not
picked from the trees. If you would like to make a monetary
donation, send it to: Lincoln Jaycees, P.O. Box 254, Lincoln, IL
62656.
Gift pickup will be at the Lincoln Jaycees Center, 325 S. Chicago
St., on Dec. 15, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.
The Lincoln Jaycees are a not-for-profit organization serving
Lincoln and the surrounding communities. The Lincoln Jaycees give
young people between the ages of 18 and 40 the tools they need to
build the bridges of success for themselves in the areas of business
development, management skills, individual training, community
service and international connections. Membership meetings are on
the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Jaycees
Center, 325 S. Chicago St., and are open to everyone.
Society
to host program on local transit line Monday
The Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society's November
membership program will be on Monday, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at 114
N. Chicago St. in Lincoln.
Dale Jenkins, president of the Illinois Traction Society, will
present a program on the Illinois Terminal Railroad, known as the
interurban rail system, that connected small communities in central
Illinois with each other and, ultimately, with St. Louis, Mo. The
system, in place from 1895 to 1981, was unique in that it used an
electric rail.
While covering the history and features of the system, Jenkins'
program will focus mainly on a line that ran through the Logan
County towns of Union, Lincoln and Elkhart. The information will
include pictures and background on the depot in Union, which is one
of only two IT depots that still stand as reminders of the old
line's trail.
Main
Street Lincoln presents Christmas parade and holiday fun in historic
downtown Lincoln
Main Street Lincoln invites the public to
enjoy historic downtown Lincoln throughout the holiday season. With the
height of the holiday season fast approaching, downtown businesses are
readying for shoppers.
Nov. 24 is nationally recognized as
Small Business Saturday. This event falls between Black Friday and
Cyber Monday and is dedicated to supporting small business in our
communities. Shoppers are encouraged to continue their power
shopping of Black Friday in downtown Lincoln, finding specials and
bargains throughout.
On Nov 29, Main Street Lincoln and the city of Lincoln co-sponsor
the annual Christmas parade. This year's theme is "Sending Holiday
Greetings to Your Loved Ones" to honor the 100th anniversary of the
Lincoln post office. Entries are being accepted through Nov. 23. The
parade will kick off at 5:30 p.m. and take the same route as
previous years. Prizes in many categories will be given. Following
the parade, the Oasis Senior Center will host a chili and soup
supper, along with craft items available, and Mr. Claus will be on
hand for the children.
Throughout December, historic downtown Lincoln will be alive with
the hustle and bustle of shopping and holiday cheer. Santa will make
appearances throughout downtown Dec. 8, 15 and 22, with exact
locations to be announced soon. Shoppers can enjoy the convenience
and pride of shopping locally.
Main Street Lincoln, a volunteer-driven organization, is pleased
to participate in the holiday shopping season, promoting our
eateries, antique stores, thrift stores, one-of-a-kind shops, night
life and entertainment, along with plenty of services and
businesses.
For more information on any of these events, the Main Street
Lincoln organization can be reached at 217-732-2929 or
manager@mainstreetlincoln.com. Also, information and business
specials are available online at
https://www.facebook.com/MainStreetLincoln.
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