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April 2009


Nursing HomesFriday, April 17

LCCS Run for Your Life two-mile run-walk
SPONSORS: Wells Fargo, Christian Homes, Lincoln Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, Webster Construction, Century Dental, Apple Dental, Charron's Auto, Graue Chevrolet, Guzzardo's Italian Villa 
WHO: Approximately 150 participants from LCCS, local community and surrounding area 
DETAILS: Registrations can be made online at www.lccs.edu/runforyourlife.
(See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian College and Seminary campus 
WHEN: 4 pm

Tourism bureau annual dinner
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: 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.
(See article.)

WHERE:
Maple Club, 1458 Route 121
WHEN: 6 pm

SchoolsSaturday, April 18

"Arrive and Drive" quarter midget event
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Quarter Midget Association
WHO: Kids ages 5-15
DETAILS: Do you want to drive a real quarter midget? Kids can drive 10 laps for a fee. A club race will be after the event. Check www.alqma.com for more info and directions.
WHERE:
ALQMA track in Broadwell, behind old Rocking Horse Campground 
WHEN: 9 am-3 pm; club race 4 pm

Humane Society adopt-a-thon
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: General public
DETAILS: April special: Two cats for the adoption cost of one plus $6. Although there will be both dogs and cats for adoption, if you adopt one of our wonderful felines during the month of April, you can adopt another one for just the amount of the rabies registration, $6. If two cats are a stretch for you, bring a friend and apply at the same time and split the cost. These wonderful animals are currently living in foster homes, have been spayed or neutered, have received necessary inoculations, and are socialized to be able to move right into your loving home. Visit www.hslclincoln.org or call 217-737-4042 for details.  
WHERE:
Ace Hardware, 521 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: 9:30-10:30 am

Wildflower Nature WalkBank
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public, by reservation
DETAILS: (See article.)
www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org

WHERE:
Elkhart Hill
WHEN: 9:30 am and 1:30 pm

Open house for new digital mammography unit
SPONSOR: Family Medical Center
WHO: Women
DETAILS: Refreshments and door prizes
WHERE:
515 N. College
WHEN: 10 am-noon

Car seat safety check and Head Start registration
SPONSOR: Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE:
Head Start classroom, 2018 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: 10 am-2 pm

Opry-style Country Music Show
WHO: Public invited
DETAILS: With special guests
WHERE:
VFW Hall, 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 8 pm

Sunday, April 19

New Holland firemen's breakfast
SPONSOR: New Holland Volunteer Firemen
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Price is a donation. Carryouts are available.
WHERE:
New Holland Fire Department 
WHEN: 7 am-1 pm

Tuesday, April 21

Lincoln Trio concert
SPONSOR: Ravinia Festival
WHO: Public
DETAILS: The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission in Lincoln is offering a free concert celebrating the words of the 16th president and the music of his day. Everyone is welcome to attend. There is no need for reservations.
(See related article.)
WHERE:
Earl C Hargrove Chapel, Lincoln Christian College and Seminary 
WHEN: 7 pm

DivorceCare seminar and support group
SPONSOR: Jefferson Street Christian Church
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN: 7-9 pm

Wednesday, April 22

Community meetings about replacement hospital
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public, by reservation
DETAILS: Call 732-2161, ext. 75405, to reserve a seat.
(See article.)
WHERE:
ALMH
WHEN: 7:30-9 am and 10-11:30 am
(Another session on April 30)

Office Professionals Luncheon
SPONSOR: Lincoln-Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: By reservation; call 217-735-2385
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Banquet Center
WHEN: 11:30 am-1:30 pm

Thursday, April 23

Drive-up chicken dinner
SPONSOR: Lincoln Railer Band Boosters
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School parking lot
WHEN: 4-6 pm

Dave Ramsey's "Town Hall for Hope"
SPONSOR: Together for Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Registered venue for nationwide event
(See article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center
WHEN: 7 pm

"One Room, Four Stories"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: To reserve tickets, call 217-732-3155, ext. 280.
(See article.)

WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Friday, April 24

"One Room, Four Stories"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: To reserve tickets, call 217-732-3155, ext. 280.
(See article.)

WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Saturday, April 25

White goods collection
SPONSOR: Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency in collaboration with the street department in Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Opportunity to responsibly dispose of household appliances, TVs
(See article.)
WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds. Use Postville Drive entrance.
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Wildflower Nature Walk
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public, by reservation
DETAILS: (See article.)
www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org

WHERE:
Elkhart Hill
WHEN: 9:30 am and 1:30 pm

Dog wash
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: All dogs in need of a bath 
DETAILS: The Humane Society of Logan County is ready to give your dog a spring cleaning. We do the work while you relax. Donations accepted for the dog wash. Nails trimmed for a fee.
WHERE:
J&S Auto, 1006 Woodlawn Drive
WHEN: 10 am-2 pm

Cruise-in
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For more information, call 732-3519 or 732-3245.
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 5-9 pm

"One Room, Four Stories"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: To reserve tickets, call 217-732-3155, ext. 280.
(See article.)

WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, April 26

Pancake and sausage breakfast
SPONSOR: Lincoln Special Olympics 
WHO: Public is invited
DETAILS: Contact Ryan and Kim Curry for tickets: 732-6424, 671-5296 or 671-5995 
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 N. Limit
WHEN: 7 am-noon

"One Room, Four Stories"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: To reserve tickets, call 217-732-3155, ext. 280.
(See article.)

WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 2 pm

Wednesday, April 29

Christian Women's Conference
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian College and Seminary
DETAILS: Theme: "Heaven: Crossing the Threshold."
(More information) (Registration)

WHERE:
LCCS chapel auditorium and Laughlin Center
WHEN: 8 am-4 pm

Thursday, April 30

Community meeting about replacement hospital
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public, by reservation
DETAILS: Call 732-2161, ext. 75405, to reserve a seat.
(See article.)
WHERE:
ALMH
WHEN: 10-11:30 am
(Sessions also on April 22)

 

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