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March 2009


Nursing HomesFriday, March 6

CICBC blood drive
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For an appointment, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253) or visit www.cicbc.org.
WHERE: Mount Pulaski High School, old gym, 206 S. Spring, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Concert for youth
SPONSOR: The Cell and 89X radio
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln VFW
WHEN: 6 pm

Saturday, March 7

SchoolsKick-a-Thon fundraiser for Lincoln-Logan Food Pantry
SPONSOR: Graue Chevrolet, Personal Development Institute
WHO: PDI students and public
DETAILS: PDI’s martial arts students will each do as many kicks as they can to help raise funds for the Lincoln-Logan Food Pantry. The students are accepting donations as a flat fee or per kick. To make a cash donation, see a PDI student or stop by during the Kick-a-Thon. In addition to the fundraiser, nonperishable food items will be accepted. Graue Chevrolet is providing a pickup truck during the Kick-a-Thon, with a goal of filling the back with food items. The public is invited to attend the Kick-a-Thon and help PDI and Graue in providing much-needed assistance to the food pantry. For more information, contact Jerry Purlee Jr. at 217-735-9284. 
WHERE:
PDI, 390 Limit St.
WHEN: 10 am-noon

Chicken noodle luncheon
SPONSOR: First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE:
110 Broadway
WHEN: 11 am-2 pm

Bank"A Night of Theatre, Scripture and Dessert"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian Church youth choirs, Good News Publishing Company and HeartSong
WHO: Public is invited
DETAILS: Featuring two 10-minute plays: "Death Loves Chocolate," by Bruce Boeck and "Your Turn to Watch Dad," by Walter Thinnes. Also selections from the books of James. Donation suggested. Don't miss the pie auction -- made by some of the best pie makers in the area.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean St.
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Monday, March 9

American Red Cross blood drive
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian Church
WHO: Public is invited
DETAILS: Please donate blood. You are eligible if you haven't donated since Jan. 12. For an appointment, please call the church office at 732-7618.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 204 N. McLean St.
WHEN: Noon-4 pm

Tuesday, March 10

DivorceCare seminar and support group
SPONSOR: Jefferson Street Christian Church
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN: 7-9 pm
(Tuesdays through April 21)

Saturday, March 14

Pancake and sausage breakfast
SPONSOR: First Baptist Church
WHO: Everyone welcome
DETAILS: All you can eat.
WHERE:
101 Broadway
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Sunday, March 15

Pancake and sausage breakfast with biscuits and gravy
SPONSOR: Beason Fire and Rescue
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Annual "all you can eat" pancake and sausage breakfast. New this year: biscuits and gravy. Price is by donation. Bulk sausage will also be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Beason Fire Department and Rescue Squad.
WHERE:
Beason Firehouse, Beason
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Tuesday, March 17

DivorceCare seminar and support group
SPONSOR: Jefferson Street Christian Church
(See article.)
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE: 1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN: 7-9 pm
(Tuesdays through April 21)

Wednesday, March 18

Pinochle tournament
SPONSOR: The Christian Village
WHO: Age 50-plus
DETAILS: Win some great prizes. Free refreshments provided also. Want to learn how to play? We offer a beginners' table for you. Don't miss out. You might be the champion! 
WHERE:
Senior Apartment Building, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN: 1:15-4 pm

Thursday, March 19

Logan County Ag Day Breakfast
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee
WHO: Community
DETAILS: Make reservations by calling 217-735-2385.
(See article.) (See another article.)
WHERE:
Laughlin Center at Lincoln Christian College and Seminary
WHEN: 7 am

Introduction to square dancing
SPONSOR: LinPro dancers
WHO: Public invited
DETAILS: Free. No experience required. Call for info: 735-2702, 9 am-8 pm. 
WHERE: Lincoln Woman's Club, 230 N. McLean St.
WHEN: 7 pm

Saturday, March 21

Spring craft and vendor fair
SPONSOR: Lincoln Junior Woman's Club 
WHO: Public invited
DETAILS: Sixth annual event. Includes bake sale and raffle items. 
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 9 am-2 pm

Lincoln Polar Plunge
SPONSOR:
Law Enforcement Torch Run
WHO: Public
DETAILS:
To benefit Special Olympics Illinois
(Most recent article) (Previous article) (Event information)
WHERE:
Plunge at Lincoln Lakes; party at Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 N. Limit
WHEN: Plunge at noon; post-plunge party at 1 pm

Cheeseburger in Paradise fundraiser
SPONSOR: Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
WHO: Everyone welcome
DETAILS: All the cheeseburgers you can eat. Live music and comedic entertainment. Live auctions and raffles. All proceeds to Community Action Senior Nutrition and Transportation programs.
(See article.)
WHERE: Knights of Columbus, 217 N. Limit
WHEN: Doors open at 6 pm

Tuesday, March 24

DivorceCare seminar and support group
SPONSOR: Jefferson Street Christian Church
(See article.)
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE: 1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN: 7-9 pm
(Tuesdays through April 21)

Thursday, March 26

"Godspell"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For tickets, call 217-732-3168, ext. 2232.
(See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian College, Earl C Hargrove Chapel
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Friday, March 27

"Godspell"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For tickets, call 217-732-3168, ext. 2232.
(See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian College, Earl C Hargrove Chapel
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Saturday, March 28

K of C Family Fun Dinner Night
SPONSOR: Lincoln Knights of Columbus Council 1250 
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Dinner will be lettuce salad, ham or turkey ponyshoes, dessert, iced tea and coffee. Bring the whole family for dinner, and then, while the adults are being entertained, there will be a movie in the meeting room for the kids. Buy your tickets in advance at Carroll Catholic School or at the door that night.
WHERE:
Lincoln K of C Hall 
WHEN: Dinner 6-7:30 pm, entertainment 7:30-8:15 pm, comedian from Mason City Limits 8:15-8:45 pm

"Godspell"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For tickets, call 217-732-3168, ext. 2232.
(See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian College, Earl C Hargrove Chapel
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, March 29

Hunting Heritage Superfund Banquet
SPONSOR: Salt Creek Ridgerunners National Wild Turkey Federation chapter
WHO: Everyone welcome
DETAILS: 12th annual event. Call Mike, 217-737-5509, for ticket prices. Kids under 10 free.
WHERE:
VFW Hall, Fifth Street
WHEN: Open 5:30 pm; dinner at 7 pm

Tuesday, March 31

DivorceCare seminar and support group
SPONSOR: Jefferson Street Christian Church
(See article.)
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE: 1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN: 7-9 pm
(Tuesdays through April 21)

 

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