Looking for Lincoln, Bob Rawlins, Trinity Episcopal Church, Festival of Trees and Christmas in the Chapel make the Close Up

By Mike Fak

[November 30, 2010]  The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area reminds interested citizens about the Wednesday, Dec. 1, public meeting in Lincoln to help create new ideas on the presentation of the Lincoln legacy in Illinois. The meeting will be from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Lile Lecture Hall at Lincoln College, 300 Keokuk St.

The Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition and the Abraham Lincoln Heritage Area cover the same 42 counties of central Illinois and share a mission to preserve, interpret and promote the heritage and culture of the area. The current work of this newly designated Heritage Area and its team is to create a management plan that will provide the direction and framework for the future of the project. The meeting is part of a series to be hosted over the next few months to enlist the public's input for the plan. Other meetings are scheduled later this week in Charleston and Vandalia.

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Congratulations to Lincoln police officer Bob Rawlins, who is stepping down from the Lincoln/Logan Crime Stoppers as their city adviser. Besides his many official duties as a policeman, Rawlins has been involved with the Lincoln/Logan Crime Stoppers for 23 years.

To thank Bob for his years of dedicated service, the Crime Stoppers board will host a get-together for Rawlins on Wednesday night, Dec. 1, at the Knights of Columbus. LDN also wants to thank Rawlins for his years of dedication to the community and his continued dedication as a Lincoln city police officer.

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Trinity Episcopal Church will have a rummage sale Saturday, Dec. 4, from 8 a.m. to noon. All proceeds from the sale go to local charities that benefit Lincoln and Logan County. Trinity is located at 402 Pekin in Lincoln. "Buck a Bag" starts at 11.

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A reminder that Friendship Manor's Festival of Trees is going on now through Saturday, Dec. 4. The event is open to the public. Special meals are served nightly amidst decorated trees, wreaths and swags that will be sold at a silent auction, with proceeds to Lincoln and Logan County charities. The hours are 4-7 p.m.

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Experience the majesty and splendor of Christmas as hundreds of singers and actors from the Lincoln Christian University campus family join to proclaim the greatest story ever told. Beautiful music, creative lighting and multimedia presentations combine to effectively enhance these memorable performances. Bring your family and friends to what has become a seasonal tradition... Christmas in the Chapel. This year's production is "The Drama of Christmas."

If you have questions, contact LCU at 217-220-2253 or by e-mail. Performances are scheduled Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 2–5. LCU thanks you for celebrating this seasonal tradition with them for over 20 years.

Performances:

• Thursday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m.

• Friday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m.

• Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m.

• Saturday, Dec. 4, 2:30 p.m.

• Saturday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m.

• Sunday, Dec. 5, 2:30 p.m.

• Sunday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m.

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[MIKE FAK]

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