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November 2010


Nursing HomesThursday, Nov. 11

Veterans Day service
SPONSOR: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Ceremonies followed by ham and beans.
(See article.)
WHERE: VFW, 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 10:30 am

USO dance
SPONSOR: Healthy Communities Partnership, Senior Issues Task Force 
WHO: Public
DETAILS: USO dance with the sounds of the Jim Markum Swing Band. The Salvation Army doughnut girls will provide refreshments. No charge for seniors and veterans of all ages are free. Come join the fun. RSVP to 732-6132.
(See publicity.) (See article.)

WHERE:
American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: 6-8 pm

Thursday-Friday, Nov. 11-12

LCU Experience
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Prospective students
DETAILS: LCU campus visit event. Experience what LCU has to offer. There is an option of attending a one-day experience as well as an overnight experience. Preregistration is required for all LCU Experience days. Others are scheduled for Jan. 24 and Feb. 20-21.
WHERE: Lincoln Christian University

Friday, Nov. 12

Downtown Santa appearance and holiday lighting
SPONSOR: Main Street Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Beginning of open house weekend downtown.
(See article.)

WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln square
WHEN: Shortly after 5 pm

235th Marine Corps birthday party
SPONSOR: Sgt. Robert E. Graue Detachment 1336 Marine Corps League 
WHO: Marines, FMF corpsmen and their guests are welcome to attend.
DETAILS: The Bob Graue Detachment will have their annual Marine party. RSVP is suggested but not required. Semper Fidelis.
WHERE:
Cronin Brothers VFW Post 1756, 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: Doors open at 6 pm, official festivities at 7

Saturday, Nov. 13

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Central Illinois Community Blood Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Blood drive on the CICBC bloodmobile. For your convenience, call Jessica to sign up toll-free at 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 118, or schedule an appointment online at cicbc.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.
WHERE:
Emden Christian Church, 214 Corn St., Emden,
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Senior Feast
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Seniors, age 60 and up
DETAILS: Free holiday-style meal to seniors, age 60 and up. Call Perry Payne, 217-871-4440, to make a reservation.
(See article.)

WHERE:
Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: 11 am-1 pm

Spaghetti dinner benefit for Dennis and Bev Tibbs
SPONSOR: Friends of Dennis and Bev Tibbs
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE:
The Depot, 101 N. Chicago
WHEN: 4-8 pm

Monday, Nov. 15

Readers Theater
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District
WHO: Children over 8 years old
DETAILS: Children learn basic theater skills, play drama games and rehearse scripts to be performed on Family Reading Night, Nov. 18. Registration is required. Participants need to attend all sessions: Nov. 1, 4, 8, 15, 18. Call 732-5732 for more information or to register.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30-4:45 pm

Tuesday, Nov. 16

Memory screening
SPONSOR: The Christian Village
WHO: Public; adults concerned about memory loss issues
DETAILS: Free, confidential screening
(See article.)
WHERE:
Christian Village Congregate Building
WHEN: 1-3 pm

Breast cancer support group meeting
SPONSOR: Logan County Breast Cancer Support 
WHO: Breast cancer survivors and anyone who loves them
DETAILS: Monthly dinner meeting. To carpool from Lincoln, meet at 5:30 pm in the church parking lot at intersection of Logan and Broadway.
WHERE:
Buff's Family Restaurant, Mount Pulaski 
WHEN: 6-7:30 pm

Wednesday, Nov. 17

Silver Beat training
SPONSOR: Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office and Logan County Triad 
WHO: Public -- older adults
DETAILS: Silver Beat training can help seniors learn more about reverse mortgages, the new rules for credit cards and how to avoid counterfeit check scams. This training will give seniors the knowledge and tools needed to protect themselves and others from scam artists and deceptive business practices. Erin Ruebbelke, policy adviser for Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office, will give the presentation. If you have any questions, please call her at 217-557-1982. 
(See article.)

WHERE:
The Oasis, 501 Pulaski St.
WHEN: 10-11 am

Thursday, Nov. 18

GIS open house
SPONSOR: Logan County Geographic Information System Committee
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Demonstrations and explanations of how to the use Logan County Internet mapping site, www.co.logan.il.us/gis/
(See article.)
WHERE: Logan County Courthouse
WHEN: Noon-3 pm

Family Reading NIght
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library District
WHO: Families
DETAILS: Readers Theatre group will perform "Fractured Fairy Tales." For accurate planning, please call 732-5732 to register. 
WHERE:
Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 6-7 pm

Ye Olde Madrigal Dinner
SPONSOR: LCHS Music Department
WHO: Public; ticket admission
DETAILS: Proceeds benefit the LCHS choir.
http://www.facebook.com/LCHS2010Madrigal

(See publicity.)
WHERE:
Maple Club, 1458 Route 121
WHEN: Doors open at 6 pm, meal at 6:30 pm

Friday, Nov. 19

Ye Olde Madrigal Dinner
SPONSOR: LCHS Music Department
WHO: Public; ticket admission
DETAILS: Proceeds benefit the LCHS choir.
http://www.facebook.com/LCHS2010Madrigal

(See publicity.)
WHERE:
Maple Club, 1458 Route 121
WHEN: Doors open at 6 pm, meal at 6:30 pm

Saturday, Nov. 20

Triple-header fundraiser
SPONSOR: State Bank of Lincoln, other donors, volunteers
WHO: Public, with tickets
DETAILS: Fundraiser for Save the Mill, Knights of Columbus special projects and Special Olympics of Logan County.
(See article.)

WHERE:
Knights of Columbus, 217 N. Limit
WHEN: Meal at 5 pm, stand-up comedy with Mike Fak at 6:30 pm, music by Vintage Daze at 8 pm

Ball Brothers Gospel Quartet
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Christian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: This well-known gospel quartet has been in the top five spots on the Horizon Group of the Year Awards for three years in a row. They performed several songs on the main stage of the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Ky., this year and received a standing ovation. They have also sung at the Dolly Parton Gospel Music Festival in Tennessee for the past three years. Their close family harmony, their good clean humor and their choice of Christmas songs will be enjoyed by all age groups. A freewill offering will be accepted. For more information, call 217-792-5417 or visit http://theballbrothers.com/.
WHERE: Family Life Center, 114 N. Lafayette St., Mount Pulaski
WHEN: Doors open at 6 pm, concert at 7 pm

LCU alumni reception at National Missionary Convention
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: LCU alumni
DETAILS: Join us for a sit-down reception and program. Reservations are not required and there is no cost to guests. Convention website: http://www.nationalmissionaryconvention.org/
WHERE:
Hyatt Regency, Lexington, Ky.
WHEN: 8:30 pm

Sunday, Nov. 21

Home Based Business Expo
SPONSOR: Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Vendors from businesses based in homes. Proceeds go toward the restoration project for The Mill
(See article.)
WHERE:
American Legion, 1740 Fifth St
WHEN: Noon-3 pm

Ye Olde Madrigal
SPONSOR: LCHS Music Department
WHO: Public; ticket admission
DETAILS: Proceeds benefit the LCHS choir.
http://www.facebook.com/LCHS2010Madrigal

(See publicity.)
WHERE:
Maple Club, 1458 Route 121
WHEN: Doors open at 2 pm, dessert begins at 2:30 pm

Friday, Nov. 26

Festival of Trees
SPONSOR: Friendship Manor
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Meals served nightly Nov. 26-Dec. 4. Decorated trees, wreaths and swags will be sold at a silent auction with proceeds to Lincoln-Logan County charities.
(See publicity.)

WHERE:
Friendship Manor, 925 Primm Road
WHEN: 4-7 pm

Lincoln Christmas Parade
CO-SPONSORS: City of Lincoln and Main Street Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Theme: "Snowy Days and Starry Nights."
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 5:30 pm

Saturday, Nov. 27

Pride of the Prairie Folk Art and Craft Show
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE:
1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 8 am-3 pm

Festival of Trees
SPONSOR: Friendship Manor
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Meals served nightly Nov. 26-Dec. 4. Decorated trees, wreaths and swags will be sold at a silent auction with proceeds to Lincoln-Logan County charities.
(See publicity.)

WHERE:
Friendship Manor, 925 Primm Road
WHEN: 4-7 pm

Sunday, Nov. 28

Festival of Trees
SPONSOR: Friendship Manor
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Meals served nightly Nov. 26-Dec. 4. Decorated trees, wreaths and swags will be sold at a silent auction with proceeds to Lincoln-Logan County charities.
(See publicity.)

WHERE:
Friendship Manor, 925 Primm Road
WHEN: 4-7 pm

Monday, Nov. 29

Festival of Trees
SPONSOR: Friendship Manor
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Meals served nightly Nov. 26-Dec. 4. Decorated trees, wreaths and swags will be sold at a silent auction with proceeds to Lincoln-Logan County charities.
(See publicity.)

WHERE:
Friendship Manor, 925 Primm Road
WHEN: 4-7 pm

Tuesday, Nov. 30

Festival of Trees
SPONSOR: Friendship Manor
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Meals served nightly Nov. 26-Dec. 4. Decorated trees, wreaths and swags will be sold at a silent auction with proceeds to Lincoln-Logan County charities.
(See publicity.)

WHERE:
Friendship Manor, 925 Primm Road
WHEN: 4-7 pm

 

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