Homecoming 2008 Schedule of Events

"As Great as all Outdoors"

HOMECOMING 2008 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Date/Time	Listing as of June 11, 2008 (please note that this list is a draft and changes daily) Keep checking back at www.lincolnmaine.org for further details!
July 12^th 9:00 a.m.	12th Edition Lincoln Wiffleball Tournament @ M.A. practice fields Sponsored by U.S. Cellular - Contact Mark McCafferty for more info 290-0957 Website: www.lincolnwiffle.us
July 18-19 TBA	Northwood’s Partnership Regional Student Art Show at Ruhl Studio This unique art show is a collection of student’s artwork from around the region and is open to the public.
July 17-19 All Day	Party Ponies Rides at Gardner Parking Lot across from Gillmor’s Car Wash For info contact Ginette Caron at 290-4090
July 17 9-5 p.m.	Friends of the Lincoln Memorial Library used book sale – Held on the Library lawn. This annual event is an excellent fundraiser for the organization.
July 17-20 10-2 p.m.	Open House at the Little Red Schoolhouse and Park – W.Broadway
July 17-20 10:00-2 p.m.	Open House at the Lincoln Historical Society Museum, also on West Broadway If you have never seen the collection of antiques that are in the building, you must stop by! Contact Jeanette King at 794-8996 for more info. Sponsored by the Lincoln Historical Society
July 17 4-6 p.m.	61^st Annual River Driver's Supper at Ludden's Field Bean hole beans, biscuits, coleslaw and hotdogs all be the riverside! Sponsored by the First Congo Church Men’s Club and Pilgrim Daughters.
July 17th 7:00 pm	1st United Methodist Church of Lincoln Gospel + Music Jamboree
July 17-19 all day	Vendors and Kid’s Games at Veterans Memorial Square in downtown Lincoln – Bring your pocketbook!
July 18-19 all day	Maine Supercup Racing League – ½ style NASCAR Racers at Veteran’s Square Bring the kids and family to see your very own Maine drivers and mini-cars. For contact info email:info@mainesupercups.com
10:00 a.m.	Community Yard Sale at Wal–Mart Parking Lot Proceeds to benefit Children’s Miracle Network
July 18 12-6 p.m.	Open House at Lakeside Art Gallery, Sign up for a free portrait giveaway and enjoy free refreshments. You can find the art gallery next to the Community Gazebo on Main Street. For more information, contact Steve Ruhl at 794-2784 or www.ruhlphoto.com.
July 18 10:30-3:00 p.m.	Children's Beach Events at Prince Thomas Park Events will include a water balloon toss, life jacket relay, messy obstacle course and more! Join us for an afternoon of fun. Sponsored by the Lincoln Rec. Dept.
July 18 4:00-6:00	Annual B-B-Q at the Beach Dinner will include BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, many salads, drinks and dessert. Different plate sizes are available. Sponsored by Community Evangel Temple
July 18 7:00-9:00	Bob Marley Comedy Show – MA Gym Bob is celebrating 15 years as a stand-up comic, Bob Marley is one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. Tickets are just $23.00 for Floor Seats and $20.00 for bleachers Sponsored by the Homecoming Committee
July 18 7-10:30 p.m.	Street Dance At Veteran’s Memorial Square Featuring music of local Disc Jockey Randy Currier and food vendors
July 19 Saturday 7:00 – 9:30 a.m.	Mason’s Breakfast at the Town Office Basement Menu will be Beans, Home fries, Scrambled Eggs, Muffins, Sausage and Bacon Pancakes and beverages. Bring your whole family out to eat while waiting for the parade! Contact Jim Gill 794-2444 for more information.
July 19 9:30-10:30 a.m.	Children's Parade Starting at the Public Safety building. After a couple of years break, it’s back! Be creative kids, and fit with this year’s theme “As Great as all Outdoors”. You might just be a winner!
July 19 11 a.m.	2008 Annual Homecoming Parade “As Great as all Outdoors” Mattanawcook Academy through Main St. & W. Broadway to Hannaford - Line-up at 10:00
July 19-20 1- 5	3 on 3 Basketball Tourney at Prince Thomas Park Teams will consist of 3 or 4 members, age 15 years and up. Double Elimination. The entry fee is $5.00 per person. Prizes will be awarded to winners. Contact the Lincoln Rec. Dept. at 794-6548 to register. Sponsored by the Lincoln Rec. Dept.
1:00 p.m.	Barbara’s School of Dance at Veteran’s Square Come and enjoy our local girls dancing and performing from dance school. This is definitely a crowd pleaser!
July 19 Immediately after parade	Annual Chicken B-B-Q at Cole Whitney Ford Parking Lot. Don’t miss this annual Tradition. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus
July 19 2:00 p.m.	10th Annual Homecoming Auction Held at Veteran’s Memorial square under the tent. Save hundreds of dollars on new merchandise and quality services. Some seating available, sit back and enjoy. Contact Lori Sutherland at 794-3434. Sponsored by the Lincoln Historical Society.
July 19 2:00	2^nd Annual All-Star Friendship Baseball Game Lincoln vs. Howland
July 19 1:00 p.m.	2^nd Annual Cruise-In at the Gillmor’s Family Ice Cream & Lincoln Car Wash. Come and see the antique cars of yesterday and new ones too while enjoying tasty treats and the music of DJ Ray Grindle.
July 19 6 p.m.	Annual Alumni Dinner at Mattanawcook Academy A great way to catch up with previous classmates! Buffet style will be served $18.50 per person. For more information contact Anita Gemme at 794-8393. Menu will be Chef Ammerman’s table buffet. Sponsored by the MA Alumni.
July 19 5:30-8:45 p.m.	Music Festival at Cobb Field Featuring Dave Wooley, Lenny & Mysfitz & Bay State Come and enjoy the sounds of local and favorite bands lakeside while waiting for our spectacular fireworks show!
July 19 8:30-9:30 p.m.	Great Fireworks Show Once again under a sky of stars – spectacular sights and explosions will light Cobb Field. Bring a blanket, grab the kids and countdown a landing from 3000 ft. by Timothy Bernard!
July 20 7:00-8:00 Reg 8:30 Race Begins	PVH & Sprint for Life 5K Wellness Road Race - $5.00 Registration fee Grab your sneakers and your friends and participate for a great cause! Kids under 12 are free. Giveaways and prizes. Contact Robin L. Carr-Slauenwhite 794-7242
July 20 Sunday TBA	3rd Annual ATV Poker Run Start time to be announced. Cash prizes will be given and the run will finish with a pig roast and BBQ. Sponsored by the Dwinal Pond 4 Seasons Club.
July 20 8:00 a.m.	Homecoming Golf Individual Open at JATO Highlands – Enjoy the beautiful greens of JATO while competing as an individual against others participating. A meal will be served. Call for Details at 794-6548 Sponsored by the Lincoln Homecoming Committee and JATO
July 20 12:00 p.m.	3 on 3 Basketball Tourney Continues Taking place at Prince Thomas Park. Teams will consist of 3 or 4 members, age 15 years and up. Double elimination. The entry fee is $5.00 per person. Trophies will be awarded to winners. Contact the Lincoln Rec. Dept. at 794-6458 to register, or stop into the Town Office. Sponsored by the Lincoln Rec. Dept.
July 20 TBA	The Stewarts - Free concert Taking place at the Full Gospel Tabernacle. The free concert will close with Brownie Sundaes for all. For more information, call Anita McCafferty at 794-4006.
July 20 TBA	Mini Fly-In and BBQ at the beach Held on the beach at Prince Thomas Park. Plane rides given for a donation TBA. The BBQ meal will be available for purchase. All proceeds will be donated to a local nonprofit organization. Sponsored by the waterfront Events Center.
July 26-27	2^nd Annual Ride for Autism Sponsored by Penquis Cap
Special Notes: July 19, Main St. to West Broadway to Hannaford will be closed from 9:15 to 10:30 and 10:45 a.m. for the parade. July 19, Libby St. from 9 to 11 a.m. will be the location for walkers in parade to organize. July 19, Lake St. through School St. from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. will be closed for vendors' and patrons' safety.