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October 2012
 until Oct. 30
Library Readers' Theater sign-up
SPONSOR:
Youth
Services Department of Lincoln Public Library
WHO:
Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS:
No memorizing. Must attend all rehearsals: Oct. 30, Nov. 1, 6, 8,
and 13, as well as Family Reading Night Nov. 15. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
Monday, Oct. 22
"Meet and greet" coffee chat
SPONSOR:
Vonderlieth
Living Center and
Harbor Light Hospice
WHO:
Community
DETAILS:
Coffee, juice and cinnamon rolls provided. For more information,
call Harbor Light Hospice, 217-875-4395.
WHERE:
Buff’s Family Restaurant, 102 S. Washington,
Mount Pulaski
WHEN:
9-11 am
Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
Mondays, Sept. 17-Oct. 29. Registration necessary for accurate
planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to
register.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30 pm
Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 22-23
Illinois State Ministers'
Retreat
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Christian University
WHO:
Christian church ministers
DETAILS:
Two-day retreat featuring guest speakers, Bible exposition,
workshops and worship opportunities. The theme is "Ministry for the
Long Haul." Featured speaker: Mike Baker, senior minister at
Eastview Christian Church, Normal. Closing session with Ben Merold,
retired senior minister at Harvester Christian Church and
preacher-at-large in St. Charles. For more information on retreat
leaders, workshops, registration, scholarships and hotel
accommodations, visit
http://www.lincolnchristian.edu/#article-12.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian University, Restoration Hall
WHEN:
3 pm Monday to 2 pm Tuesday
Tuesday, Oct. 23
Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary
for accurate planning. Space is limited in each class. Call 732-5732
or stop by the youth services desk to register.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 3 and 4
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary
for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services
desk.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Grief Share
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO:
People struggling with pain of losing a loved one
DETAILS:
Grief Share is a support group for people who are struggling to deal
with the pain of losing a loved one. It involves prayer,
opportunities to share your grief journey with others who are
learning to cope, and a video curriculum of experts who share their
knowledge as well as their own experiences with grief. No cost to
attend. Fee for optional workbook. For more info, contact Greg
Wooten at Lincoln Church of the Nazarene, 732-8362, or call
Jefferson Street Christian Church, 732-9294.
WHERE:
Jefferson Street Christian Church, Room 208
WHEN:
6:30-8 pm
(13-week series on Tuesday evenings through November)
Wednesday, Oct. 24
Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary
for accurate planning. Space is limited in each class. Call 732-5732
or stop by the youth services desk to register.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 3 and 4
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary
for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services
desk.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
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
Presentation and book signing by Guy Fraker
HOST:
Lincoln Heritage Museum
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
Presentation and book signing by Guy Fraker, author of "Lincoln's
Ladder to the Presidency: The Eighth Judicial Circuit."
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Heritage Museum, Lincoln College campus
WHEN:
7 pm
"Our Town"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College Theatre Department
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Call 800-569-0556, ext. 280,
for prices and tickets.
Special rates for students and seniors.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Thursday, Oct. 25
Art and craft classes
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS:
Last session in fall series. Register starting Monday the week of
each class.
Registration
necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30 pm
Pork and dressing meal
SPONSOR:
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756 Ladies Auxiliary
WHO:
Public welcome
DETAILS:
Pork and dressing served with mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable,
roll, and dessert. Carryouts available -- call 217-737-9590.
WHERE:
915 Fifth St.
WHEN:
4-6:30 pm
"Our Town"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College Theatre Department
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Call 800-569-0556, ext. 280,
for prices and tickets.
Special rates for students and seniors.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Friday, Oct. 26
Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN:
7-11 pm
"Our Town"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College Theatre Department
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Call 800-569-0556, ext. 280,
for prices and tickets.
Special rates for students and seniors.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Saturday,
Oct. 27
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
SPONSOR:
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger Ministry
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
29th annual event. Crafts, food, handmade items, Harvest Run,
auctions. Proceeds to International Disaster Emergency Service.
(See
article.) (See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean
WHEN:
Doors open at 7 am. Harvest Auction at 2 pm.
Claude Cole Pancake Breakfast
SPONSOR:
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
110 Broadway
WHEN:
7 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
New Holland Community Center garage sale, flea market, food and
activities
SPONSOR:
New
Holland Community Center Steering Committee
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Garage
sale and flea market. Kids' activities including crafts, games,
kiddie tractor pulls and kids' costume contest. Quarter auction.
Bingo. Breakfast by New Holland-Middletown Boy Scouts and lunch by
New Holland Fire Department.
WHERE:
New
Holland Community Center
WHEN:
8 am-3 pm
Harvest Run
HOST:
Lincoln Area YMCA,
with local business sponsors
WHO:
Registered participants 18 years old and up
DETAILS:
5K run and one-mile fun run-walk. For more information, visit
http://www.lincolnymca.org/Healthy-Living.aspx
and click on "Harvest Run."
WHERE:
Starts at corner of Pekin and Hamilton streets
WHEN:
8:30 am
Halloween on the Square
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Park District,
Main Street Lincoln,
city of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Children can treat-or-treat with mayor, parade in costume afterward
and get treats from car trunks. Chili served 4:30-7 pm at Farm
Bureau building to benefit food pantries.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln
WHEN:
3-7 pm
Chili and soup supper
SPONSOR:
Middletown United Methodist Church
WHO:
Community is invited
DETAILS:
All-you-can-eat chili and soup supper. Country store sponsored by
the women's organization, Helping Hands, will have craft items and
baked goods for sale.
WHERE:
Middletown United Methodist Church
WHEN:
4-7 pm
Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN:
Kids' matinee 6-7 pm; regular hours 7-11 pm
"Our Town"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College Theatre Department
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Call 800-569-0556, ext. 280,
for prices and tickets.
Special rates for students and seniors.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Sunday, Oct. 28
"Our Town"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College Theatre Department
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Call 800-569-0556, ext. 280,
for prices and tickets.
Special rates for students and seniors.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN:
2 pm
Monday, Oct. 29
Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
Mondays, Sept. 17-Oct. 29. Registration necessary for accurate
planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to
register.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30 pm
Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN:
7-10 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary
for accurate planning. Space is limited in each class. Call 732-5732
or stop by the youth services desk to register.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 3 and 4
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary
for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services
desk.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Trick-or-treat at Maple Ridge
SPONSOR:
Maple Ridge Care Centre
WHO:
Youngsters
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
2202 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
5-6:30 pm
Halloween FunFest
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Park District
WHO:
Youngsters
DETAILS:
http://www.lincolnparkdistrict.com/Special-Events/Halloween-FunFest
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District SportsCenter, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN:
6:30-8:30 pm
Grief Share
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO:
People struggling with pain of losing a loved one
DETAILS:
Grief Share is a support group for people who are struggling to deal
with the pain of losing a loved one. It involves prayer,
opportunities to share your grief journey with others who are
learning to cope, and a video curriculum of experts who share their
knowledge as well as their own experiences with grief. No cost to
attend. Fee for optional workbook. For more info, contact Greg
Wooten at Lincoln Church of the Nazarene, 732-8362, or call
Jefferson Street Christian Church, 732-9294.
WHERE:
Jefferson Street Christian Church, Room 208
WHEN:
6:30-8 pm
(13-week series on Tuesday evenings through November)
Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN:
7-10 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 31
Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary
for accurate planning. Space is limited in each class. Call 732-5732
or stop by the youth services desk to register.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 3 and 4
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary
for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services
desk.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Camp Promise treat event
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian Church
WHO:
Children up to fourth grade and families
DETAILS:
Family night treats, games, prizes and candy at a camping-themed
event.
WHERE:
204 N. McLean
WHEN:
6:30-7:45 pm
Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN:
7-10 pm
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