VFW
Bicycle Run for Community Action Partnership a successOn
Saturday October 1, 2008, a bicycle poker run was held by the VFW
Post 1756 Men's Auxiliary to raise money for the Community Action
Partnership of Central Illinois Head Start Program. Funds will be
used to purchase items for the Logan County Classrooms that they
would not be able to have otherwise.
All riders met at Legends Bar on North Kickapoo between noon and
1:00. Riders made stops at the OK Tavern, Mr. Lucky'ss Gold Mine,
the Alley-Bi, Character's, Chad's Blind Bar & Grill. Riders picked
up a playing card at each stop along the way. The VFW Post 1756 on
5th Street was the final stop, where everyone had to show their five
cards and the high hand won.
Total money raised for the four-hour adventure was an amazing
$400. This money will be added to other money that has been donated
and also with money that will be raised at the fundraiser on October
25, 2008 at the VFW Post 1756 starting at 2:00PM. So mark your
calendars so you can come join in the fun. There will be a hog
roast, a liquor walk (much like a cake walk), Live Music by four
bands, silent auction, games for kids and much more. Riders included
reps from Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois and both
the VFW Post 1756 Men's Auxiliary and Ladies Auxiliary. If you would
like to make a donation to this important cause, you can at CEFCU or
the VFW Post 1756 in Lincoln under the account name Head Start
Fundraiser.
Lincoln Christian College and Seminary hosts lectures
This year's James D. Strauss Lectures at Lincoln Christian
College and Seminary will be presented Tuesday and Wednesday on the
theme "Biotechnology and the Church." The featured speaker is C.
Christopher Hook, a physician and professor associated with Mayo
Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
Click here for information on the three lectures.
Click here for
scheduled sessions and biographical information on the speaker.
Professional
Pooch training at the Lincoln Park District
Professional dog trainer and Owner of Canine Training Institute
Mike Bieser will be the instructor for Dog Obedience. Group
instruction will begin on Sunday, October 12 from 1:30 to 2:30 for
four weeks in the Ballroom. The basics of sit, stay, heel and
walking on a leash will be covered. You will need a good dog collar
and a six foot non-retractable leash. Mike will teach you how to
give commands to your dog using the leash. Please pre-register and
provide proof on inoculations at the time of registration. More
information is available at
www.lincolnparkdistrict.com under the Programs page.
