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August 2013

July 30-Aug. 4

Logan County Fair
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.logancountyfairil.com/
Grandstand ticket order form: http://www.logancountyfairil.com/
docs/Grandstand_Ticket_Order_Form.pdf
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: See schedule: http://www.logancountyfairil.com/

Thursday, Aug. 1

Garage sale
SPONSOR: Latham United Methodist Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Over 50 coats priced to go. Lots of petite sizes. Many items 25 cents and 50 cents. Lunch available.
WHERE: 241 Walnut St., Latham
WHEN: 8 am-4 pm
(Continues Friday and Saturday)

Scholastic Book Fair
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services
WHO: Young children through teens
DETAILS: Sales from items purchased will be used for new books in the Youth Services Department.
WHERE: Library Annex Community Room
WHEN: 9 am- 6 pm
(Continues Friday and Saturday)

Mount Pulaski Rotary lunch
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Rotary Club
WHO: Approved, dues-paying members
DETAILS: Weekly lunch
(More information)
WHERE: Buff's Restaurant on the Mount Pulaski square
WHEN: Noon-1 pm

Retirement party for HOPE Mobile
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Healthy Communities Partnership
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: ALMH, Wombacher Room
WHEN: 2 pm

Running group
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Running Club
WHO: Runners
DETAILS: The group meets in the front parking lot at the Rec Center on Thursday evenings. All ages, paces and ability levels are welcome. More information available at runninglincoln.webs.com.
WHERE: Meet at Anytime Fitness
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Tractor pull contest at Logan County Fair
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.logancountyfairil.com/
Tickets: 217-732-3311 or click here for order form.
WHERE: Grandstands at Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Friday, Aug. 2

Garage sale
SPONSOR: Latham United Methodist Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Coats priced to go. Lots of petite sizes. Many items 25 cents and 50 cents. Lunch available.
WHERE: 241 Walnut St., Latham
WHEN: 8 am-4 pm
(Second day of three-day sale)

Talent contest at Logan County Fair
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.logancountyfairil.com/
Tickets: 217-732-3311 or click here for order form.
WHERE: Grandstands at Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Saturday, Aug. 3

St. Jude Lincoln to Peoria Run
SPONSOR: St. Jude Lincoln to Peoria Run
WHO: Registered runners
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Runners leave from Logan County Safety Complex
WHEN: 5:30 am

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesdays 3-6 pm, Saturdays 7 am-noon, through Oct. 26
http://www.lincolnfarmersmarket.org/
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Elkhart Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: West side of Horsefeathers, Elkhart
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Garage sale
SPONSOR: Latham United Methodist Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Buck-a-bag items.
WHERE: 241 Walnut St., Latham
WHEN: 8 am-noon
(End of three-day sale)

Free movie: "Madagascar 3"
SPONSOR: Rick Hamm State Farm Insurance
WHO: Public, with tickets picked up at Rick Hamm's Lincoln office
DETAILS: Tickets available beginning July 29.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Theater 4, 215 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 10 am

Country music concert at the Logan County Fair:
Brushfire, Craig Morgan
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association and business sponsors
WHO: Public. Ticket admission.
DETAILS: Call 217-732-3311 for tickets or click here (PDF).
(See article.) (See publicity.)
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, Aug. 4

Running group
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Running Club
WHO: Runners
DETAILS: The group meets at Postville Park on Sunday mornings. All ages, paces and ability levels are welcome. More information available at runninglincoln.webs.com.
WHERE: Meet at Postville Park, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 am

Demolition derby at Logan County Fair
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.logancountyfairil.com/
Tickets: 217-732-3311 or click here for order form.
WHERE: Grandstands at Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: 6 pm

Monday, Aug. 5

Landscape waste pickup in Mount Pulaski
SPONSOR: City of Mount Pulaski
WHO: Mount Pulaski residents
DETAILS: (See article.) (See city notice.)
WHERE: Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 7 am

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: For more information or to make an appointment, call the Central Illinois Community Blood Center at call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 5158, or sign up through www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor or photo ID.
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

Habitat night at Culver's
SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Habitat receives 10 percent of the food sales at Culver's from 5 to 8 pm.
WHERE: Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Auditions for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: 204 N. McLean St.
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Tuesday, Aug. 6

Blood pressure screenings
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free blood pressure screenings are available every Tuesday.
WHERE: Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Auditions for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: 204 N. McLean St.
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Wednesday, Aug. 7

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Breastfeeding support group
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New mothers
DETAILS: Weekly breastfeeding support group. Participants will weigh their babies and have an opportunity to share stories and ask questions of a certified lactation consultant. Bring your lunch.
http://www.almh.org/About-ALMH/News/NewsDetail.aspx?id=306
WHERE: Steinfort B at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: Noon-1:30 pm

Thursday, Aug. 8

Saturday, Aug. 10

Elkhart Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: West side of Horsefeathers, Elkhart
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Town and Country Bank, Main Branch
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Free T-shirt to all donors. For more information or to make an appointment, call the Central Illinois Community Blood Center at call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 5158, or sign up through www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor or photo ID.
WHERE: 303 Pulaski
WHEN: 8:30 am-noon

Electronics recycling collection
SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.habitatlogan.org/Events.html
WHERE: Habitat for Humanity warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Glass recycling collection
SPONSORS: Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Woman's Club, Verallia Saint-Gobain Containers and Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Monthly collection of glass for recycling. Glass will be collected only on designated collection days. Collecting container glass only, meaning glass container originally held either a food or beverage item. All colors of glass accepted -- does not have to be sorted by color.
Rinse all containers thoroughly. Labels may be left on containers. Remove all metal or plastic rings and caps from the containers. The glass recycling program reserves the right to reject any glass that does not meet preparation guidelines.
Glass recycling does not accept broken glass, ceramics, dishware, light bulbs, fluorescent lights, window glass or mirrors.
For more information on glass and other recycling programs, call 732-9636 or visit www.co.logan.il.us and select Joint Solid Waste Agency.
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds. Use Main Gate entrance, off Postville Drive.
WHEN: 9 am-noon
(Second Saturday of each month from May through October)

Free movie: "Rise of the Guardians"
SPONSOR: Rick Hamm State Farm Insurance
WHO: Public, with tickets picked up at Rick Hamm's Lincoln office
DETAILS: Tickets available beginning Aug. 5.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Theater 4, 215 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 10 am

New Holland Cruise-In
SPONSOR: New Holland Firemen
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Downtown New Holland
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Sunday, Aug. 11

Tuesday, Aug. 13

Wednesday, Aug. 14

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Thursday, Aug. 15

Caregivers Together
SPONSOR: The Christian Village
WHO: Caregivers and their families
DETAILS: (See introductory article from May.) (See publicity.)
WHERE: Christian Village Senior Apartments, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN: 1:30-3 pm

Bereavement support group
SPONSOR: Memorial Home Services Hospice
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Meetings are geared for adults. “Our support group will provide an opportunity for people to be able to mutually share and support each other,” said Bitsy Knepler, bereavement coordinator for Memorial Home Services Hospice. “Those who have suffered a loss can discuss their feelings, gain support from others in a similar situation and know that they are not alone.” Meetings will be the third Thursday of each month at the same time and place.
WHERE: Steinfort Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive in Lincoln
WHEN: 6-8 pm

Saturday, Aug. 17

Elkhart Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: West side of Horsefeathers, Elkhart
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Sunday, Aug. 18

Prenatal class
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Expectant families
DETAILS: The prenatal classes offered at ALMH are free to expectant parents. Mothers and their partners will learn about when to come to the hospital, what to expect during labor and delivery, pain relief options, breathing techniques and more. The Lamaze approach is taught as a basis to increase each mother's confidence in her ability to give birth and to learn simple coping strategies for labor, including focused breathing, massage techniques, positioning and relaxation. The classes are taught by an experienced member of the ALMH obstetrics team and include in-depth explanations of birthing options, including cesarean delivery, induction of labor and medications. Partners will also learn about how to support mothers on the big day. Attending the class together and gathering information often helps lessen anxiety for the much-anticipated birth of a child. The class will also include a tour of the ALMH Family Maternity Suites. Please register for the class by calling the Family Maternity Suites anytime at 217-732-2161, ext. 55231. The class is offered again Sept. 29, Oct. 27 and Dec. 8.
WHERE: ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive, Lincoln, Steinfort A
WHEN: 1-5 pm

Tuesday, Aug. 20

Wednesday, Aug. 21

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Thursday, Aug. 22

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: For more information or to make an appointment, call the Central Illinois Community Blood Center at call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 5158, or sign up through www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor or photo ID.
WHERE: ALMH, 200 Stahlhut
WHEN: 11 am-4 pm

Friday-Sunday, Aug. 23-25

Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce with business sponsors
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln and Logan County Airport

Saturday, Aug. 24

Elkhart Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: West side of Horsefeathers, Elkhart
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Sunday, Aug. 25

Up Up & Away 5K
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Registered participants
DETAILS: (See information in park district article.) (See publicity.) (Registration form)
WHERE: Starts at Lincoln Park District, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 9 am

Monday, Aug. 26

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Kiwanis Club of Lincoln
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: For more information or to make an appointment, call the Central Illinois Community Blood Center at call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 5158, or sign up through www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor or photo ID.
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

Tuesday, Aug. 27

Wednesday, Aug. 28

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Square Talk
SPONSOR: Main Street Lincoln and Jacy Group
WHO: Business owners
DETAILS: Topic: Crucial Confrontations ... Tools for resolving broken promises, violated expectations and bad behavior
(See article.)
WHERE: Main Street Lincoln office, 101½ S. Kickapoo St., Suite 13
WHEN: 11:30 am-1 pm

Thursday, Aug. 29

Friday, Aug. 30

Landscape waste pickup in Mount Pulaski
SPONSOR: City of Mount Pulaski
WHO: Mount Pulaski residents
DETAILS: (See article.) (See city notice.)
WHERE: Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 7 am

Saturday, Aug. 31

Elkhart Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: West side of Horsefeathers, Elkhart
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Dog wash
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHERE: AutoZone, 1206 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 10 am-1 pm

LCHS Class of 1983 reunion
WHO: Lincoln Community High School Class of 1983
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Elks Country Club
WHEN: 5 pm

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