The Pink Pumpkin Fundraiser Auction for the American Cancer Society often features lovely handmade crafts by local folks who are amazingly talented.

On Tuesday of this week, Carol Charron brought in this beautiful handmade work of art perfect for fall. The piece will be sold at the fundraiser on October 5th.

If you would like to own this, maybe you can, if you bid high enough that is.

Mark your calendars and join the fun while supporting a great cause on Thursday, October 5th at Collision Concepts in Lincoln. Doors open at 5 p.m. with food and drink and the silent auction. The live auction will commence at 6:15 p.m.
 

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Community News

Former Lincolnite John Fuller shares knowledge of Lincoln's Bock Airport 

• History of Bock Airport in Lincoln in photos - slideshow

New Holland Tractor Show, a laid-back morning in the village 

• A morning in New Holland a relaxing pleasure - slideshow

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• Mt. Pulaski Trunk or Treat slated for October 28th
  Sign up now to be part of the fun

Workcamp for Lincoln returning in 2024
Todd Henry hosts coffee at Guesthouse to share information build anticipation 

• Application period now open for Workcamp for Lincoln 2024
  Hundreds of teenagers will visit Lincoln from June 16th thru the 21st, 2024 to work on home improvement projects

2023 National Railsplitting Festival

2023 Railsplitting Festival kicks off with a ribbon cutting

Saturday competitions bring out a variety of contestants

• Women's Firewood split - slideshow

• Team Rail Split - slideshow

• Crosscut Saw Competition - slideshow

• Jack and Jill Crosscut Saw - slideshow

Bryce Muir takes first place in Amateur Railsplitting Competition

• Saturday Amateur Split Part One - slideshow

• Saturday Amateur Split Part Two - slideshow

Junior Split encourages youth participation in festival competitions

• Junior Rail Split - slideshow

Railsplitter Festival continues annual tradition of the reenactment of the christening of the city of Lincoln - slideshow

Professional Split proves challenging for seasoned competitors

• Professional Rail Split - slideshow

• Pastor Ryan Edgecombe delivers message at community church service on Sunday at the Festival

• Craftsmen and encampments at the festival offer a look back at life in the 1800s

  • 1800s Craft Demonstrations Part One - slideshow

  • 1800s Craft Demonstrations Part Two - slideshow

• Tomahawk contest a popular event at the Festival

  • Tomahawk Throwing Part One - slideshow

  • Tomahawk Throwing Part Two - slideshow

• Corn shelling contest promotes team work and accuracy

  • Corn Shelling Contest Part One - slideshow

  • Corn Shelling Contest Part Two - slideshow

• Windy conditions hinder efforts at the Railsplitter Water Boil Contest

  • Water Boil Contest Part One - slideshow

  • Water Boil Contest Part Two - slideshowX

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• Lincoln Woman’s Club hosting ImpactLife blood drive at the Lincoln Park District September 26th  

• Lincoln Woman's Club hosts Stuff the Truck on National Day of Service 

• Illinois Announces LIHEAP Program Year Schedule Expansion for Energy Bill Assistance
  Expanded program year and tiered application will prioritize families most in need of assistance; Applications will launch on October 2, 2023 

• Community Calendar of Events

  • Submit entry for LDN Calendar of Events

• Important community links

• VFW Announces Kick-Off of Annual $5,000 Patriotic Essay Writing Competition 

• VFW Announces Kick-Off of Annual $35,000 Scholarship Competition 

• School websites

• Friends and Family in the Military