Mar 19: Lincoln/ Logan County Chamber of Commerce Ag Day Breakfast; Breakfast at 7:00 am to be held at Lincoln Christian College Laughlin Center. For more information and reservations please call 217-735-2385

Mar 21: Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge 2009; The Polar Bear Plunge is hosted by the Lincoln Lakes Condo Association with 100% of the proceeds to benefit Special Olympics year-round sports training and athletic training here in Central Illinois. Get your sponsorship information early by contacting local committee members: Roger Matson 735-2333, Dan Fulscher 732-9491, Patti Storer 732-9491, Ryan Curry 314-2490, Bailey Climer 732-2630, Dick Logan 732-2323 or Sally Fleschman 737-7721. Email any questions to jkeyes@soill.org.

Mar 21: 6th Annual Spring Craft & Vendor Fair; The Lincoln Junior Woman’s Club will sponsor this event at the Lincoln Park District, from 9 AM to 2 PM. More than 30 crafters and vendors will be participating. Also on hand will be a bake sale, a raffle and Jenny June’s Café serving lunch. Please contact tina Warfel with any questions at 217-75-3048.

Mar 21: Cheeseburger in Paradise Night; CIEDC is once again hosting a night of live music, comedy, food and fun! Live entertainment will be on hand with the Jimmy Buffet songs and more, cheeseburgers will be plentiful, and Mason City Limits comedic entertainment will be on tap! Plus - live auctions and raffles. Tickets are $25 each. Reserved VIP tables are also available for $300. VIP tables include 8 tickets, 16 raffle tickets, preferred seating, high quality leis, souvenirs for 8 and 2 free tickets or half- price group tickets to Mason City Limits. Standard sponsorships tables are also available for $100. This event is held at the Knights of Columbus hall in Lincoln starting at 6 pm. For more information, please call 217-732-2159, ext. 0. All proceeds will go to Community Action's Senior Nutrition and Transportation programs.

Mar 22: Salt Creek A.B.A.T.E. 2nd Annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast; To be held at the Lincoln VFW, 7 am to 10 pm. Adults are $6.00, children 6 – 12 yrs are $3.00 and under six eat free. All proceeds go to their annual Easter egg hunt at Kickapoo Park. Carryouts are available.

Mar 26- 28: Godspell; Stephen’s Schwartz’s Godspell will be presented at 7:30 pm in the Earl C. Hargrove Chapel Building on the campus of Lincoln Christian College. The production is under the direction of Tim Searby and Jim Allison with Linda Storm serving as accompanist and Gary Shull choreographer. Tickets are available by calling 217-732-3168, ext. 2232. The cost is $9 for adults and $7 for students. 

Mar 28: Save-A-Life Saturday; Come get your adult CPR/ AED training for $5.00. This course includes recognizing and caring for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults. It also includes proper use of an automated external defibrillator on a victim of sudden cardiac arrest. Training is held at the American Red Cross, 1045 Outer Park Dr, Springfield. Call 217-787-7602 for more information. 

Mar 28: Lincoln Night with The Riverman; The Riverman play the Houston Aeros, 7 pm at Carver Arena. Deadline to purchase your tickets is 5 pm, March 20th. Lower bowl is $18 and upper bowl is $13. Call Travis at 309-680-3799 to get your tickets.

Mar 28 & 29: Land of Lincoln Chihuahua Club of Illinois Specialty & Sweepstakes; This great dog show will be held at the Laughlin Center of the Lincoln Christian College & Seminary. For event schedule and ways to sign up please check out their website at www.landoflincolnchihuahuaclub.org.

Apr 3: Children’s Health Fair; This event will be held at the Lincoln Park District. It is sponsored by the park district along with Logan County Department of Public Health. For additional information, please call 217-732-8770.

Apr 4: Community Health Fair; This event is being sponsored by the Lincoln Park District and the Logan County Department of Public Health. Please call 217-732-8770 for more information. This will be held at the Lincoln Park District.

Apr 4: Railsplitter Coin Club Coin Show; Hours will be 8 AM to 4 PM, with free admission. Dealers are welcome. For further information please call 217-732-7069.

Apr 4 & 5: Lincoln Area Music Society Concert; The Lincoln Area Music Society will be holding their annual spring concert at the Lincoln Community High School. April 4th it will be held at 7 pm, and April 5th it will be held at 2 pm. There is no admission, but donations will be accepted.

Apr 11: Easter Egg Hunt; This children’s event is co-sponsored by the Lincoln Park District, Maple Ridge Care Centre, Lincoln Kiwanis and CITV 5. Please come out to the Lincoln Park District and enjoy this great event. Please call 217-732-8770 for times and information. 

Apr 11: The Cell with 89x Presents GRIM; Together, The Cell and 89x bring to town, Grim, SOI and more for an all age alcohol free concert at the Lincoln VFW. All proceeds go to The Cell to bring alternative alcohol and drug free events for area youth. Show starts at 6 pm, $5 admission.

Apr 17: Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County Annual Dinner; Come and see what the tourism bureau has been doing for you! This annual event features dinner and entertainment at the Maple Club, as well as presentations by the Executive Director and an awards ceremony for the annual "Friend of Tourism Award." More details to be announced. For more information, please call 217-732-8687.

Apr 18: Wild Flower Walk; This event is sponsored by the Elkhart Historical Society and is held at Elkhart Hill.  For more information please check out their website at www.elkharthistoricalsocity.org or call 217-947-2238. There is a $5.00 admission fee per person. All walks are guided. 

Apr 18: ALQMA Quarter Midget Arrive & Drive; This event is held at the ALQMA racetrack in Broadwell, from 9 am to 3 pm. Children ages 5-15 can take a real quarter midget race car for a test drive. All safety equipment is provided. Cost is 10 laps for $10. For more information please check out their website at www.alqma.com or call 309-726-2206.

Apr 20th- 25th: United Way Green Week; Upcoming events will soon be announced. Contact Lois at 217-735-4499 if you have any questions. 

Apr 22: Lincoln/ Logan County Chamber of Commerce Office Professionals Luncheon; This will be held at the Lincoln Banquet Center from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Please call their office at 217-732-2385 with any questions.

Apr 25: Blue Bell Walk; This event is sponsored by the Elkhart Historical Society and is held at Elkhart Hill. For more information please check out their website at www.elkharthistoricalsocity.org or call 217-947-2238. There is a $5.00 admission fee per person. All walks are guided.

Apr 25: 6th Annual Spring for Tea in Lincoln; Ladies high tea, chamber music, program and beautiful table settings will be featured in this elegant event. Held at the Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean St, Lincoln, IL, the event will start at 11:30 am. There is limited seating is available, with tickets going on sale on Feb. 1. Please call 217-732-7618. All proceeds to Harvest of Talents for World Hunger.

Apr 25: Cruise In; The Railsplitter Antique Auto Club will have their monthly cruise in downtown Lincoln from 5 PM to 9 PM. For more information please call 217-732-3519 or 217-732-3245.

May 2: Airport Daze; The 3rd Annual Airport Daze will be held at the Logan County Airport. You can expect interesting displays, aircraft of all kinds, historic aviation displays and to get a close up look at aviation today in Logan County. Details regarding hours and activities are to be announced. This event is hosted by the Heritage in Flight Museum.

May 2: Elkhart Bird Walk; This event is sponsored by the Elkhart Historical Society and is held at Elkhart Hill. Walks are guided. For additional information please check their website at www.elkharthistoricalsocity.org or call 217-947-2238. There is a $5.00 admission fee per person. 

May 9: YMCA Cow Chip Bingo: This event will be held at the YMCA Activity Center on Wyatt Ave, Lincoln from 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm. There will be free kids and adults games, contests, an inflatable bouncer, rock climber and slide combo, food and drinks. The cow will be on site from 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm. Purchase your $15 ticket today for a chance to win a $750 cash prize. For any questions please call 217-735-1195.

May 16: Elkhart Spring Festival; Come over to Historic Elkhart, IL on Route 66 and enjoy their Spring Festival. There'll be something for everyone with great food in the downtown restaurants, flea market and craft vendors, and much more. For more information, please call 217-947-2287.

May 23: Cruise In; The Railsplitter Antique Auto Club will have their monthly cruise in downtown Lincoln from 5 PM to 9 PM. For more information please call 217-732-3519 or 217-732-3245.

June 12 & 13: Logan County Route 66 Garage Sales: 37 Miles of Smiles!; Are you looking for a great time on Route 66, and love to go garage sailing? Well look no further, because we have the mother of all garage sales on the mother of all roads! The Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County is pleased to present the Third Annual Logan County Route 66 Garage Sale. Thirty-seven miles of Route 66 in Logan County, covered in sales, vendors, flea markets and food. Sales run from 8 am - 6 pm. For visitor and vendor information, check out www.route66garagesale.com or call 217-732-8687.

June 12: Lincoln/ Logan County Chamber of Commerce Round Up Golf & Auction; For more information please call 217-735-2385 

June 12: Cruise In; The Railsplitter Antique Auto club will have their monthly cruise in at Culver’s, 2530 Woodlawn Rd, Lincoln from 5 PM to 9 PM. For more information please call 217-732-3519 or 217-732-3245.

June 19th – 28th:  Music Camp and Tour; This is for high school students. For information please email at musiccamp@lccs.edu or call 217-732-7788, ext. 2251. 

June 27: Super Cruise for St. Jude; The Railsplitter Antique Auto Club will be holding this special cruise in and car show from 5 PM to 9 PM downtown Lincoln. Their will also be a silent auction and live music. For more information please call 217-732-3519 or 217-732-3245.

Jul 2- 4: Heritage Days; The city of Lincoln will be opening its doors to celebrate our independence! Shops downtown will be holding sidewalk sales, with entertainment planned for the area as well. For more information please call 217-732-3519

Jul 4: Fourth of July Celebration; Sponsored by the Lincoln Park District, this event is still in the planning stage. Please call with your questions or for more information, 217-732-8770.

Jul 10: Cruise In; The Railsplitter Antique Auto Club will hold their monthly cruise in at Culver’s from 5 PM to 9 PM. For more information please call 217-732-3519 or 217-732-3245.

July 16- 19: 2009 Illinois State Elks Golf Tournament; Held at the Lincoln Elks Lodge #914. Women’s Tournament is Friday July 17th: tee times 12:15 to 2 pm, Saturday, July 19=8th: tee times 7:30 – 9:30 or 12:15 to 2 pm. 18 holes for $60.00. Seniors Tournament is Friday July 17th, tee times 7:30 – 9:30, 18 holes for $60.00. Men’s Tournament is Saturday July 18th: tee times 7:30 – 9:30 or 12:15 – 2 pm, 18 holes for $60.00. Members Tournament: is Sunday July 19th: tee times shotgun start – 9 am. 18 holes for $25.00 with cart fees extra. Entry deadline is July 6, 2009. All $60 entry fees include breakfast or lunch. Any questions please e-mail: elkstooth-914@comcast.com or call 217-314-9622. Mail all entries to 1020 1525th St, Lincoln, IL 62656. Entry blanks are available online at www.elks.org-#914 

Jul 25: Cruise In; The Railsplitter Antique Auto club will hold a cruise in from 5 PM to 9 PM in downtown Lincoln. For more information please call 217-732-3519 or 217-732-3245.

Jul 25: 80th Anniversary of The Mill; Celebration being planned.

Aug 4-9: Logan County Fair; Come, relax and enjoy the best of Logan County! Daily activities include 4-H shows, a queen pageant, live entertainment and a carnival full of food, games and displays. For more information please call 217-732-3311.

Aug 14: Cruise In; The Railsplitter Antique Auto Club will hold their monthly cruise in at Culver’s from 5 PM to 9 PM. For more information please call 217-732-3519 or 217-732-3245.

Aug 27: Lincoln Christening Re-enactment; The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission is pleased to sponsor the reenactment of the August 27, 1853 christening of Lincoln. More details coming soon. Call 217-732-8687 with any questions.

Aug 28-30: Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival; Come out to the airport in Logan County to experience the beauty and wonder of hot air balloons in flight. Downtown, enjoy the art vendors. Activities include several balloon launches, evening balloon glows, musical entertainment, food, arts & craft show, the Art of Wine and much more! For more information, please call 217-735-2385.

Aug 30: 1800's Craft Fair; Postville Courthouse will once again be hosting their 1800's Craft Fair on the final day of the Lincoln Art and Balloon Festival. The public is invited to come and see the 19th century crafters from surrounding areas demonstrate their skills. Local crafters are also included. Music and other entertainment will be provided. Please call 217-732-8930 or 217-737-0979 for more details. www.postvillecourthouse.com

Aug 30: Art & Balloon Fest Car Show; Downtown Lincoln, hosted by the Railsplitter Antique Auto Club, from 1 PM to 4 PM. For more information please call 217-732-3519 or 217-732-3245.

Aug 31: Route 66 Trail: Publicity Ride; Will be coming through Lincoln at approximately 11 am. Riders are starting in Springfield and ending their day in Bloomington. Bikers will be stopping along their path to meet with public officials, drop off media packets, do interviews, all in hopes of gaining publicity and support for the Route 66 bike trail. 

Sept 10-12: Atlanta Fall Festival; Come and spend the day in Atlanta. For your enjoyment, the festival will include: carnival rides, games, a petting zoo, a car show, art & craft vendors, great food as well as a pie & cake baking contest/auction. For additional information please call 217-648-2351.

Sept 10 -12: Mt. Pulaski Fall Festival; This is a fun family event that will include a carnival, games music, shopping and more. Please check their website at www.mtpulaskiil.com for more information.

Sept 11: Cruise In; The Railsplitter Antique Auto Club will be holding their monthly cruise in at Culver’s from 5 PM to 9 PM. For more information please call 217-732-3519 or 217-732-3245. 

Sept 12: Elkhart Fall Festival; Come enjoy historic Elkhart, IL on Route 66. Their fall festival will include something for everyone! Great food in the downtown restaurants, flea market, craft vendors and more will be included. For more information please call 217-947-2287.

Sept 13: 3rd Annual Fall Farm Day; Fall Farm Day is still in the planning stages. Keep your eye on the calendar for informational updates regarding this great family event. Call with your questions, 217-732-8687.

Sept 18-20: 39th Annual Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival; This fun and educational event has something for all ages- rail splitting, corn shucking, tomahawk throwing, pioneer village, antique cars & tractors, historical displays, quilt show, crafters, flea market, kids games, food vendors, Lincoln presentations and much more! Information can be found at www.railsplitting.com or by calling 217-732-8687.

Sept 26: Cruise In; The Railsplitter Antique Auto Club will be holding a cruise in from 5 PM to 9 PM downtown Lincoln. For more information please call 217-732-3519 or 217-732-3245.

Oct 8: Lincoln/ Logan County Chamber of Commerce Fall Golf Scramble; For more information, please call 217-735-2385.

Oct 10: Habitat Steak Sandwich Fundraiser Sale; Habitat for Humanity will sell steak sandwiches at the Lincoln IGA from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, so bring your whole family for delicious sandwiches and to support a great cause. 

Oct 10: 3rd Annual Fall Car Show at The Mill; From 11 am to 3 pm, The Mill is the place to be. Enjoy a car show co-sponsored by the Railsplitter Antique Auto Club and the Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County. All money raised goes to help save The Mill! Call 217-732-3519 or 217-732-8687 for additional details.

Oct 24: 26th Annual harvest of Talents for World Hunger; Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean St, Lincoln, IL. Open to the public, no admission fee, handicap accessible, free parking. Doors open at 7 am. This event includes outdoor snacks, music, and spacious indoor dining for breakfast and lunch. Many handcrafted items and food for sale. Unique handmade items will be sold on live auction at 2 pm. All proceeds go to hunger relief around the world. For more information, please use the following contact avenues: harvest@lincolnil.us, 217-732-7618 or http://www.ides.org/hungerprograms.php.

Oct 29: Halloween FunFest; This annual event is held at the Lincoln Park District. It is co-sponsored by the park district along with Maple Ridge Care Centre and CITV 5. Times are to be announced. Please call 217-732-8770 with your questions.

Nov 28: Pride of the Prairie Art & Craft Show; This is a great place to start your holiday shopping! Sponsored by the Lincoln Park District, local area artist and crafters bring together their finest. For more information please call 217-732-8770.

Dec 4: Information Station Open House; This annual holiday celebration is held at the Information Station, 1555 5th St, Lincoln and co-sponsored by the Lincoln/ Logan County Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, and the Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County. Stop in for a bite to eat!  More information can be found by calling 217-735-2385.

Dec 4-6: Christmas in the Chapel; Lincoln Christian College & Seminary present this spectacular holiday performance. For ticket information/ reservations call 217-220-2253.

Dec 5: 1840's Christmas Open House; Please stop by the Postville Courthouse State Historic Site to enjoy the holidays 1840's style. The building will be decorated accordingly, with period music, refreshments, presentations and tours. Please call for information 217-735-4977 or 217-737-0979.

Dec 5: Treats with Santa; This children’s event is sponsored by the Lincoln Park District and CITV 5, and will be held at the park district. Please call 217-732-8770 with any questions. 

Dec 5: Christmas Candlelight Service; Elkhart Historical Society is pleased to host their annual candlelight service at the Gillett Chapel in Elkhart Cemetery. Space is limited for this event. Reservations can be made by calling 217-947-2238.