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August 2014

Friday, Aug. 1

Logan County Fair
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.logancountyfairil.com/
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds

Saturday, Aug. 2

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Logan County Fair
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.logancountyfairil.com/
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds

Country music show with Thomas Rhett, Brushville
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.logancountyfairil.com/Thomas_Rhett.aspx
(See article.)
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, Aug. 3

Logan County Fair
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.logancountyfairil.com/
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds

Monday, Aug. 4

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

Tuesday, Aug. 5

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

Wednesday, Aug. 6

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon

Breastfeeding support group
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New mothers
DETAILS: Breastfeeding support group meets weekly. Participants 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: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 2:30-5:30 pm

Thursday, Aug. 7

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

Saturday, Aug. 9

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 7 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
SPONSOR: Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Woman's Club and Verallia Saint-Gobain Containers
WHO: Open to public
DETAILS: Only container glass (originally held a food or beverage item) will be accepted. Clear glass as well as amber, green and blue will be accepted. Unacceptable items include ceramics, dishware, light bulbs, linear fluorescent lights, window glass and mirrors. Glass preparation: Rinse all containers thoroughly. Remove ALL metal and plastic lids and rings from the container. Labels may be left on the containers. The glass recycling program reserves the right to refuse any glass that does not meet preparation guidelines. FOR SAFETY REASONS, NO BROKEN GLASS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Collection will be canceled in case of inclement weather. The Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency DOES NOT accept glass at any of its collection sites.
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds, main entrance
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Tuesday, Aug. 12

Wednesday, Aug. 13

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 2:30-5:30 pm

Thursday, Aug. 14

Grief support group
SPONSOR: Memorial Home Services Hospice
WHO: Those who have experienced a loss.
DETAILS: Losing a loved one is difficult. Dealing with feelings of grief and sorrow can be overwhelming in the midst of a loss. Our grief support group offers a private setting for individuals to share, discuss feelings, receive support and offer comfort to others who have shared a similar experience. Attendance is free and open to the public. No appointment or sign-up is necessary. All are welcome to come, share and receive support.
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 5-6:30 pm

Friday, Aug. 15

Diabetes support group
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: People with diabetes and their support system
DETAILS: Diabetes support group meets monthly on the third Friday. Free educational session. Participants have the opportunity to share stories and ask questions of a certified diabetes educator. More information available at www.almh.org.
WHERE: Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 11 am-noon

Saturday, Aug. 16

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Tuesday, Aug. 19

Wednesday, Aug. 20

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 2:30-5:30 pm

Railsplitter Coin Club meeting
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Coin Club
WHO: Open to everyone
DETAILS: Monthly meeting on the third Wednesday of each month
WHERE: Friendship Manor, meeting room
Entry to the meeting room is through the side door of the visitor parking lot.
WHEN: 7-9 pm

Thursday, Aug. 21

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

Friday-Sunday, Aug. 22-24

Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://lincolnillinois.com/events/art-and-balloon-festival/
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln and Logan County Airport

Saturday, Aug. 23

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Tuesday, Aug. 26

Wednesday, Aug. 27

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 2:30-5:30 pm

Thursday, Aug. 28

Saturday, Aug. 30

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 7 am-noon

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