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Brats and Corn Fundraiser is one of several fundraisers that the
Oasis holds throughout the year to support the senior center. The
Oasis is one of very few senior centers in Illinois that is fully
supported by fundraisers, donations, and grants with no monetary
support coming from the government. For Saturday’s fundraiser, Jim
Xamis donated the corn and others donated money to purchase
additional food items to sell to the public for lunch. Oasis members
sold the food at the shed behind the center, where a covered seating
area was set up and a musician entertained the lunchtime audience,
playing many songs with a connection to Abraham Lincoln.
Also on Saturday, dozens of vendors lined the walking
track at the back of the Oasis. A variety of merchandise was
available for sale, everything from jewelry to crocheted toys to
freeze-dried candy.
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Unfortunately, a forecasted afternoon storm compelled
vendors to begin packing up several hours earlier than planned. The
vendors were not taking any chances after Friday evening’s storm
blew through Lincoln unexpectedly and caught downtown art vendors by
surprise; many of them sustained damage to their tents and some
artwork was even damaged. Though the blustery weather led to some
disappointment on Saturday, anyone who spent time outside in the
heat and humidity over the weekend will be rejoicing in the more
comfortable temperatures the cool front brought with it.
[Stephanie Hall]
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