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Community calendar, Lincoln Special Olympics, LCHS band, Christian
Child Care, Workforce Readiness Expo, Humane Society and
Railsplitter Antique Auto Club all in Close Up
By Mike Fak
 
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[April
24, 2009]
Well,
the weather has broken (sort of) and things are starting to get busy
in Logan County. Besides checking out Close Up we recommend you
visit our Community Calendar for still more events this weekend. If
you think there isn't something to do in Logan County, you just
aren't looking.
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The
Lincoln Special Olympics is having a pancake and sausage
breakfast Sunday, April 26, at the Knight of Columbus Hall. The
times are from 7 a.m. to noon.
Tickets for adults are $6; for kids 12 and under, $4. There will
also be a 50/50 drawing and a basket raffle. Tickets are available
at the door or you can contact Ryan Curry or Kim Curry at 732-6424
or 671-5296. Proceeds go entirely to the local Special Olympics
fund.
The
Lincoln Community High School Band will be presenting their
Spring Band Concert on Wednesday, April 29, at 8 p.m. at the
high school. The concert is free and open to the public. The band is
under the direction of David Swaar.
Christian
Child Care's Summer Program is starting once the public schools
are out in Lincoln. We have 18 openings; if we have a great need,
that can be changed to 30. The summer program theme this year is
combining the joy of reading with adventure. We will be bringing
books alive. Also we will swim at the Lincoln Rec Center several
times a week and take a field trip. Some of the field trips planned
are a trip to see the Peoria Chiefs play baseball; go bowling; go
skating; also go to the Bloomington, Springfield, Decatur museums.
During the summer children will learn to cook, do crafts, have some
computer and WII time. This will be provided by a staff of
experienced teachers, in a safe and nurturing environment. Children
need to be registered by May 18 so we will know if we need to hire
additional staff.
If you need more information or would like to come by for a tour,
please contact Coleen Moore at 732-5750, or come visit us at 721
Wyatt Ave. We are in the Odd Fellows facility.
Workforce
Readiness Expo
SPONSORS:
Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce, Wal-Mart, Eaton,
Heartland Community College, Inland Tool Co., Illinois WorkNet,
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Lincoln & Logan County
Development Partnership, Lincoln Park District
WHO: People looking to enter the job market for the first time and
people who need to re-enter the job market
DETAILS: The Workforce Readiness Expo is a series of four workshops:
resume and cover letter writing, navigating and completing online
applications, interview skills, and self-marketing. Each workshop
will be offered in two or three different 45-minute time slots
throughout the morning. Participants will have the opportunity to
attend at least three out of four workshops. In addition, there will
be resource booths with representatives from Illinois workNet
Center, Lincoln College, Lincoln Christian College, Heartland
Community College, Manpower and Global Tech, a new HVAC school
opening in Lincoln this May. Free to the public, with free
babysitting for 3- to 12-year-old children of parents attending
workshops. Refreshments will be served all morning. No
preregistration required. Anyone with questions can contact the
Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce at 217-735-2385 or
chamber@lincolnillinois.com.
(See
article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Park District Rec Center
WHEN: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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The
Humane Society of Logan County is having their first dog wash of
the season on Saturday, April 25. Let the society do the work while
you relax. Donations are accepted for the dog wash, and nails are
trimmed for $7.00. The event is at J and S Auto, 1006 Woodlawn Road
in Lincoln, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The
Railsplitter Antique Auto Club is having a cruise-in Saturday,
April 25, in downtown Lincoln between 5 and 9 p.m. The public is
invited. For more information, call 732-3519 or 732-3245.
Got a good piece of news, information or
something that we can all brag about? If you do, e-mail Mike and let
us tell everyone about it. Plus you can win cash. Every submission,
whether we use it or not, will get your name in the "Close Up" grab
bag. At the end of the month we will draw a name and someone will
get $25 just for dropping us an e-mail. If you wish, we will be
happy to donate your winnings to the organization of your choice.
You can contact Mike at
mikefak@lincolndailynews.com.
[By
MIKE FAK]
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