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SUMMARY:Celebrate Lincoln's Birthday and America's 250th Birthday in Vandalia
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site will celebrate President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday with a free public event from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday\, February 7\, in the House of Representatives chamber where Lincoln once served.  Join us for a special afternoon of history\, music\, and community as we also kick off America’s 250th Birthday (the Semiquincentennial) at the Vandalia Statehouse\, located at 315 West Gallatin Street. \nFritz Klein\, as Abraham Lincoln\, will bring history to life\, sharing Lincoln’s perspectives on America’s 250th Birthday\, the movement of the Illinois State Capital\, and slavery — all in the very place where Lincoln once served.  Klein\, a professional actor and speaker\, is known for his historically accurate and compelling portrayal of Lincoln.  He bears a striking physical resemblance to the former president and has appeared in documentaries and films for National Geographic\, Discovery Channel and the History Channel. \nIn addition\, there will be remarks from Vandalia Mayor Doug Knebel\, and you can enjoy patriotic music performed by Vandalia High School students \nThere will also be opportunities for photographs & autographs\, and birthday cake and cookies will be served\, in honor of Lincoln. \nThis family-friendly event is a collaboration between the Vandalia Statehouse\, IDNR\, City of Vandalia\, Vandalia Tourism Commission\, and the Old Capitol Foundation. \nBring your family\, invite a friend\, and help us celebrate Lincoln\, history\, and the next 250 years of America — Vandalia style! \n  \n  \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:We Are Smarter Than 5th Grader Trivia for F.A.C.E.
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SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nAltamont at East Alton-Wood River\, TBA \nNewton at Cumberland\, 1 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Patoka\, 6:15 p.m. \nRobinson at Teutopolis\, 1 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nNewton at Cumberland\, 2:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Wayne City\, 2 p.m. \nFRESHMEN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nNeoga Freshman/Sophomore Tournament \nGame 3 — Teutopolis vs. Winner Game 1\, 10 a.m. \nGame 4 — St. Anthony vs. Winner Game 2\, 11:30 a.m. \nGame 5 — Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4\, 1 p.m. (championship) \nHillsboro Freshman Tournament \nSession 1: 9 a.m. \nHillsboro vs. Vandalia (Main) \nGreenville vs. Taylorville (Secondary) \nSession 2: 10:15 a.m. \nMarquette vs. Vandalia (Main) \nEffingham vs. Taylorville (Secondary) \nSession 3: 11:30 a.m. \nHillsboro vs. Marquette (Main) \nGreenville vs. Effingham (Secondary) \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at St. Elmo/Brownstown Tournament\, TBA \nGirls Basketball \nEffingham at Teutopolis\, 9 a.m. \nDieterich at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg JV Tournament\, TBA \nNorth Clay at St. Elmo/Brownstown Freshman/Sophomore Tournament\, TBA \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nClass 8-2A State Tournament \nAt Kankakee Bishop McNamara \nGame 1 — McNabb Putnam County vs. Carthage\, 10 a.m. \nGame 2 — East St. Louis Younge vs. Stewardson-Strasburg\, 11:30 a.m. \nGame 3 — Normal Metcalf vs. Decatur Robertson\, 1 p.m. \nGame 4– Morton Grove MCC vs. Green Valley Midwest  Central\, 2:30 p.m. \nGame 5 — Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2\, 5 p.m. \nGame 6 — Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4\, 6:30 p.m. \nVolleyball \nNorth Clay\, Sigel St. Michael\, Teutopolis at St. Anthony Seventh-Grade Tournament\, 8 a.m. \nEffingham at Albion Tournament\, TBA \nAltamont at Greenville Seventh-Grade Tournament\, TBA \nCumberland at Paris Mayo\, 10 a.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Vandalia Eighth-Grade Tournament\, TBA \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, St. Elmo/Brownstown at Pana Seventh-Grade Tournament\, TBA \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nUniversity of Illinois at Michigan State\, 7 p.m. \nEastern Illinois University at Tennessee Tech\, 3 p.m.
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SUMMARY:B and B Sale (Book and Bake)
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SUMMARY:Cookie Decorating Workshop
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is hosting a Cookie Decorating Workshop with a Valentine’s Day Theme.  Join Rebecca Clark\, The Nerdy Baker\, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday\, February 7th for this hands-on\, guided cookie decorating workshop!  Piping bags\, icing\, and a cookie scribe are all provided\, and by the end of the day\, participants will take home an assortment of 4-6 decorated cookies! \nRegistration in advance is required\, and seats are limited in the Visitor Center Basement!  Register at this online link:  https://cts.vresp.com/c/?LincolnLogCabinFound/e18af6b914/3b3f7017d1/bf8c2841c6/path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F31767 \nThe $45 registration fee includes light refreshments and all materials.  You may also purchase an additional “take home” decorating kit for $18\, which includes the same tools and materials used in class\, plus an additional set of pre-baked cookies ready to take home and decorate at your own pace. \nThe Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is located at 402 South Lincoln Highway Road near Lerna.  To contact them\, call 217-345-1845. \n 
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SUMMARY:Music and Food at Mason
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