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By Mike Fak

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[February 12, 2010]  Talk of the Town to host first professional performances of local talent

Maddie Brown's professional debut as a singer will be on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hudson's Talk of the Town in Elkhart. She will be accompanied by Roger Cooper of Williamsville.

Brown, who resides in Sherman with her parents, Barry and Debra, is a freshman in college at Lincoln Land. She is taking her general education courses and trying to figure out what her major will be.

Brown's love of music and musical instruments started at the age of 3 when her parents sent her to take violin lessons.

It was in her high school chorus classes that she discovered how much she enjoyed singing. As "Open Mic Nights" have blossomed in popularity, Maddie has found an outlet to pursue her dream of someday getting on stage in Nashville. Her voice quiets the crowd, and as one listens to her, they might be reminded of Cheryl Crow or Taylor Swift.

Roger Cooper has a history with music, too. After graduating from Western Illinois University, he abandoned his career as a high school ag teacher to travel around the country with a band called Buckacre. Buckacre opened for Jimmy Buffet and The Outlaws, just to name a few of the groups.

Roger spends his spare time writing songs. He has hosted "Open Mic Nights" as well as performed at them.

Elkhart's Talk of the Town is very excited about their first professional appearance during the sweetheart dinner on Saturday night.

Reservations are limited and filling fast for the dinner hour. To make a reservation call 217-947-2770 and ask for Mitchell or Curt.


Lincoln Culver's to team up with the American Red Cross to help Haiti

On Tuesday, Feb. 16, the Lincoln Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road, will have an all-day event to assist the people of Haiti. From opening at 10:30 a.m. until close at 10 p.m., 10 percent of all sales will go to the Red Cross effort in Haiti. It's never too early in the year to have a Culver's custard or a sandwich, plus you will be helping people facing a monumental tragedy.


Zion Lutheran School students in grades K-8 participated in the American Heart Association Jump Rope For Heart event at ZLS in Lincoln on Thursday. Jump Rope For Heart is a rope-jumping special event program that promotes community service by raising funds to support lifesaving heart and stroke research and educational programs, while teaching physical fitness. Zion students jumped rope for over an hour, participated in special contests, performed rope-jumping tricks and had a great time jumping.

"It was a wonderful event, and our students were able to raise money to help save lives for the American Heart Association while having a great time," commented coordinator Donna Sauer.


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At the Lincoln Park District the Yoshukai Karate Alliance will offer a Women's Self Defense class on Sunday, Feb. 28, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Aerobics Room. Sensei Dan Dugan will be the instructor and several black belts from his class will be assisting. This important class will be for females of any age. Focus will be on escape techniques, how to subdue an attacker and identify potentially dangerous situations. Cost is only $10 in district and $12 out of district. Fifty percent of the registration fees will go to the Healthy Communities Partnership Domestic Abuse and Violence Task Force.


It won't be long until you hear "PLAY BALL." The Lincoln Park District is now accepting registrations for Boy's Baseball and Girl's Softball. Forms are available at the front office desk at the park district. Fees will be the same as last year. Call the park district at 732-8770 if you have questions.


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You can contact Mike at mikefak@lincolndailynews.com.

[MIKE FAK]

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