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October 2013
 Saturday, Oct. 19
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
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
Program with speaker and author Jill Savage
SPONSOR:
"Moms on a Mission” from Lincoln Christian Church
WHO:
Moms are invited
DETAILS:
A time of worship and prayer with well-known speaker Jill Savage.
She will be speaking on her new book, “No More Perfect Moms,” and
signing autographs. Moms are invited to enjoy the program and to
join the group for the follow-up sessions as they study the book and
the many life-lessons it presents.
Tickets can be preordered and purchased by calling 217-732-7618.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean
WHEN:
Doors open at 8 am with coffee and doughnuts. 9-11 am program
Lincoln Heat tryouts
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Heat
WHO:
Boys ages 9-14 (as of April 30, 2014)
DETAILS:
Lincoln Heat travel baseball team tryouts. 9- and 10-year-olds,
9-10:30 am; 11- and 12-year-olds, 10:45-11:45 am; 13- and
14-year-olds, noon-1 pm.
WHERE:
Chester-East Lincoln School
WHEN:
9 am-1 pm
(Tryouts continued from Oct. 12.)
Lincoln Youth Wrestling sign-up
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Youth Wrestling
WHO:
Interested parents and Lincoln-area youth, kindergarten through
eighth grade
DETAILS:
(See
PDF.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School cafeteria
WHEN:
10 am
Fall celebration at Vonderlieth
SPONSOR:
Vonderlieth
Living Center
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
40th anniversary of event. A day packed with special activities for
all ages. Special attractions: Little Ms. and Mr. Vonderlieth
contest, pie-eating contest, True Blue barbershop quartet, Nashville
singer Eric Burgett, hot air balloon launch, face painting, maze,
family photos, petting zoo, hot dogs, brats, chili dogs, ice cream,
popcorn, cotton candy and much much more. There will also be free
blood pressure screenings and information regarding senior living
and Alzheimer's disease.
WHERE:
Vonderlieth Living Center, Mount Pulaski
WHEN:
10 am- 6 pm
Germanfest
SPONSOR:
St. John United
Church of Christ and Oasis Senior Center
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
(See latest
article.)
WHERE:
St. John United Church of Christ, with parking lot at the corner of
Eighth and Maple streets
WHEN:
11 am-3 pm
4-H Find Out Party
SPONSOR:
Logan
County 4-H
WHO:
Ages 8-12, by reservation
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
U of I Extension building, northwest corner of
Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN:
1-3 pm
Hartem School Carnival
SPONSOR:
Hartem Community Club
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
Emden Elementary School, 309 Market St., Emden
WHEN:
3-6 pm
Haunted house
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
http://lincolnjaycees.com/haunted-house/
(See
article.)
WHERE:
325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN:
Matinee, 5-6 pm; regular event 7-11 pm
3rd Saturday Meal
SPONSOR:
Logan County Love
WHO:
Open to everyone
DETAILS:
Logan County Love will once again provide a free meal to anyone
wishing to join. If you are interested, please stop by and introduce
yourself as the group would love to see everyone in the community.
Come hungry and leave fulfilled. If you are unable to drive but
would like a meal, call the church, 217-732-6957, between 5 and 6
pm.
WHERE:
St. John UCC, corner of Seventh and Maple
WHEN:
5-6:30 pm
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian
Church
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Tickets available at the church office in early September.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean St.
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Four Rocks Arena Bull Bash
HOST:
Four Rocks Arena
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Professional bull riding competition
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Four Rocks Arena, Delavan
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Doors open at 5:30 pm for pre-event activities.
(Second of two nights)
Sunday, Oct. 20
Elkhart dinner lecture on
South Africa
SPONSOR:
Elkhart Historical Society
WHO:
By reservation
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Wild Hare Café, 104 Gov. Oglesby St., Elkhart
WHEN:
4:30 pm
St. John UCC Youth Group fundraiser at Culver's
SPONSOR:
St. John United Church of Christ Youth Group
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
From the sales that evening, Culver's will give 10 percent toward
the dinner and dance in November for Logan County veterans. If you
are a veteran, be sure to register with one of the youth.
Invitations have already been mailed, but any veteran who has not
received one is encouraged to tell the youth or call 271-732-9796 or
217-855-1645 so a place can be reserved at the Nov. 3 celebration,
5-7:30 pm, at the Lincoln American Legion.
WHERE:
Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
5-8 pm
Monday, Oct. 21
Blood drive
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
Open
to the public
DETAILS:
Central Illinois
Community Blood Center blood drive.
For
more information or to sign up
toll-free, call
1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253),
ext. 5158,
or schedule an appointment online
using sponsor code 60177
at
www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome.
Bring
donor ID or a photo ID.
WHERE:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN:
11 am-4 pm
Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 5-7
DETAILS:
Mondays through Nov. 4. Preregistration is needed for accurate
planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30 pm
Entrepreneurial presentation
SPONSOR:
Young Professionals Network of Logan County
WHO:
Open to anyone in the community who is concerned about the economic
future of Lincoln and Logan County. All ages are encouraged to
attend, particularly high school and college students.
DETAILS:
Presentation by Jack Shultz, author of "Boomtown USA," and Craig
Lindvahl, founder of a CEO program in Effingham. Reception following
presentation. No admission fee. Reservations encouraged:
217-735-2385 or
info@lincolnillinois.com.
(See
article.)
(See latest
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School auditorium
WHEN:
6 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 22
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
Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 6 months through 2 years old
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 6. Preregistration is needed
for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 3 and 4; also age 5 if not enrolled in kindergarten
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 6. Preregistration is needed
for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Wednesday, Oct. 23
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
Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 6 months through 2 years old
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 6. Preregistration is needed
for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 3 and 4; also age 5 if not enrolled in kindergarten
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 6. Preregistration is needed
for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
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
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:
3-6 pm
Thursday, Oct. 24
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
Art and craft class
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Youth ages 8-12
DETAILS:
Classes on Thursdays through Nov. 7. Preregistration is required for
accurate planning of materials. Register one week prior to each
class.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30-3:50 pm
Friday, Oct. 25
Behind the Scenes program: "Baby Animals"
SPONSOR:
Atlanta Public Library
WHO:
Public, with tickets
DETAILS:
Presentation by the St. Louis Zoo
(See
article.)
WHERE:
North Greens Golf Course, 901 NE First St., Atlanta
WHEN:
6:30 pm reception, 7 pm program
Haunted house
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
http://lincolnjaycees.com/haunted-house/
(See
article.)
WHERE:
325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN:
7-11 pm
Saturday, Oct. 26
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
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
Harvest of Talents
SPONSOR:
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
30th anniversary event. Proceeds to
International
Disaster Emergency Service.
(See
article.) (See
article on rolls.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean
WHEN:
Events begin at 7 am. Auction at 2 pm.
New Holland Fall Festival
SPONSOR:
Village of New Holland with New Holland Boy Scouts, New Holland Fire
Department, Slackers and New Holland-Middletown Community Supports
Education
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Breakfast served by NH-M Boy Scouts. Lunch served by New Holland
Fire Department. Garage and vendor sales, bake sale, carnival rides
and games, face painting, costume contest, bingo, pumpkin pie eating
contest, kiddie pedal pull, quarter auction, and Slackers is hosting
a chili cook-off at their business.
WHERE:
New Holland Community Center
WHEN:
7 am-5 pm
Rib-eye sandwich sale
SPONSOR:
Logan County Democrats
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Fundraiser
WHERE:
Lincoln IGA
WHEN:
10 am-2 pm
Trick or Treat with the Mayor
SPONSORS:
City of Lincoln, Main Street Lincoln, Lincoln Park District
WHO:
Children
DETAILS:
Trick-or-treating downtown
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Register at Latham Park. Trick-or-treat downtown.
WHEN:
Register at 3 pm. Trick-or-treating begins at 3:30 pm.
Soup supper
SPONSOR:
Middletown United Methodist Church
WHO:
Community is invited
DETAILS:
All-you-can-eat annual soup supper. Chili and vegetable soup,
relishes, drinks, and homemade desserts. Carryouts will be
available. In addition, there will be a bake sale and bazaar table.
WHERE:
402 Seventh St., Middletown
WHEN:
4-7 pm
Trunk or Treat in Mount Pulaski
SPONSOR:
Zion Lutheran Church and School, Mount Pulaski
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
Free, family-friendly event. A light dinner will be served in the
cafeteria, and hot drinks and caramel apples will be served outside.
The event will also include a cake walk, hayrack rides and costume
contests. Lots of candy for children to enjoy. For more information,
contact the church office, 217-792-5965 or
office@zionmp.org.
WHERE:
Zion Lutheran Church, 203 Vine St., Mount Pulaski
WHEN:
4-7 pm
Trunk or Treat
SPONSORS:
City of Lincoln, Main Street Lincoln, Lincoln Park District
WHO:
Children
DETAILS:
Treats from decorated vehicles parked downtown.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Downtown on Pulaski Street, south of courthouse
WHEN:
4:30-6 pm
VFW catfish dinner
SPONSOR:
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Catfish dinner includes coleslaw or baked beans. a slice of rye
bread and onion slices, dessert, and tea or lemonade. 50/50 drawing.
Prize basket raffle. Winners of the prize basket raffles need NOT be
present.
WHERE:
915 Fifth St.
WHEN:
4:30-7 pm
Haunted house
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
http://lincolnjaycees.com/haunted-house/
(See
article.)
WHERE:
325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN:
Matinee, 5-6 pm; regular event 7-11 pm
Sunday, Oct. 27
Harvest of Talents service
SPONSOR:
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Earl C Hargrove Chapel, Lincoln Christian University
WHEN:
10 am
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 Dec. 8.
WHERE:
ALMH,
200 Stahlhut Drive, Lincoln, Steinfort A
WHEN:
1-5 pm
Haunted house
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
http://lincolnjaycees.com/haunted-house/
(See
article.)
WHERE:
325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN:
7-10 pm
Monday, Oct. 28
Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 5-7
DETAILS:
Mondays through Nov. 4. Preregistration is needed for accurate
planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 29
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
Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 6 months through 2 years old
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 6. Preregistration is needed
for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 3 and 4; also age 5 if not enrolled in kindergarten
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 6. Preregistration is needed
for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Public meeting on Logan County trail plan
HOSTS:
Logan County Regional Planning Commission
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
An open meeting to discuss the Logan County Master Trail Plan and to
begin work on implementation.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Abraham Lincoln
Memorial Hospital, 200 Stahlhut, Steinfort Room
WHEN:
6 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 30
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
Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 6 months through 2 years old
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 6. Preregistration is needed
for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 3 and 4; also age 5 if not enrolled in kindergarten
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 6. Preregistration is needed
for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Square Talk
SPONSOR:
Main Street Lincoln and Jacy Group
WHO:
Business owners
DETAILS:
Topic: "Effective Planning" (1-page planner)
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Main Street Lincoln office, 101˝ S. Kickapoo St., Suite 13
WHEN:
11:30 am-1 pm
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
Trick-or-treating at Symphony
SPONSOR:
Symphony of Lincoln
WHO:
Children
DETAILS:
Trick-or-treating
(See
article.)
WHERE:
2202 N. Kickapoo.
WHEN:
5-6:30 pm
Halloween FunFest
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Park District
WHO:
Children
DETAILS:
Games, prizes, candy
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District indoor tennis courts, 1400
Primm Road
WHEN:
6:30-8:30 pm
Haunted house
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
http://lincolnjaycees.com/haunted-house/
(See
article.)
WHERE:
325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN:
7-10 pm
Thursday, Oct. 31
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
Art and craft class
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Youth ages 8-12
DETAILS:
Classes on Thursdays through Nov. 7. Preregistration is required for
accurate planning of materials. Register one week prior to each
class.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30-3:50 pm
Hallelujah Night
SPONSOR:
Full Gospel Evangelistic
Center
WHO:
Open to public
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Full Gospel Evangelistic Center, 406 N. Monroe
WHEN:
Registration starts at 5:30. Events 6-8 pm.
NextGen Fall Fest
SPONSOR:
Open Arms Christian Fellowship
WHO:
All children and youth
DETAILS:
Join a night of fun, candy, games, more candy, story time, even more
candy, doughnuts and hot chocolate. Come dressed up or come as you
are. Be ready for games such as hockey, putt-putt golf, bags, bucket
toss, pachinko, basketball and more. Everything is free. For
more information, call 217-732-4800.
WHERE:
311 Broadway
WHEN:
7-8:30 pm
Haunted house
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
http://lincolnjaycees.com/haunted-house/
(See
article.)
WHERE:
325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN:
7-10 pm
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