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Christian Village, LC Genealogical and Historical Society, Lincoln
College, YMCA, Ag Day Breakfast and square dancing in Close Up
By Mike Fak
 
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[March
13, 2009]
Christian
Village Pinochle Tournament.
Take a chance in this exciting tournament. Fun, prizes, and
refreshments all included at no charge. In addition to skilled
tables, beginner’s tables will be set up for those who want to learn
the thrilling game of Pinochle. Players ages 50 and over only,
please. No registration or entry fee required. Spaces will fill up
quickly for this lively tournament on Wednesday, March 18th from
1:15-4 p.m. Come join us at The Christian Village Senior Apartment
building, 1500 7th Street, Lincoln. For more information call Julie
King at (217) 732-2189.
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The
Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society will have a
Freight Depot Restoration Presentation by Gene and Wanda Rohlfs on
March 16, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church has graciously
provided a room for the meeting and presentation because the Society
building is being remodeled. Members and visitors are welcome to
attend.
Reminder:
Information session on Accelerated Bridge to Education program
at Lincoln College will be Tuesday, March 17. Are you an
adult interested in completing your bachelor's degree? With Lincoln
College's Accelerated Bridge to Education program, you can earn your
bachelor's degree by attending class just one night a week. Degrees
are offered in business administration, liberal arts and health
services administration, as well as an 18-credit-hour dental
services management certificate. To hear more about the program,
attend the information session. The meeting will be in the Alumni
Room, Meyer-Evans Student Center at 6 pm. RSVP to
abeinfo@lincolncollege.edu.
Visit
www.abe.lincolncollege.edu.
The
Lincoln Area YMCA's annual Partner with Youth Strong Kids
campaign kicked off during early March. This important campaign
supports the financial scholarships that the Lincoln Area YMCA
awards to local participants who cannot afford to pay the entire
program fee. Participants can apply for financial assistance through
the Y office. All applicants are required to complete an application
and must meet income guidelines. The 2009 campaign goal is $13,000,
and every donation received through this campaign is used locally
only.
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The
10th Annual Logan County Ag Day Breakfast is on Thursday,
March 19, at 7 a.m. at Lincoln Christian College and Seminary's
Laughlin Center. This is a free event for the public that provides a
networking environment for both agriculture and business leaders.
During the breakfast, the program will include an informational ag
update, comedian Steve Caminiti and the awarding of the
scholarships.
Introduction
to square dancing is being offered by the LinPro Dancers on
Thursday, March 19, at the Lincoln Woman's
Club, 230 N. McLean St. It starts at 7 pm. This free event is open
to the public. No experience is required. Call for info: 735-2702, 9
am-8 pm.
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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 $25.00 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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