First United Methodist Church, new senior section, Silver Beat training, GIS demonstration and triple-header fundraiser make the Close Up

By Mike Fak

[November 16, 2010]  There will be a pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 7 a.m. to noon at the First United Methodist Church in Lincoln. It's all-you-can-eat! $7 for adults; $3 for children under 12. Carryout and delivery available. Proceeds go for missions supported by United Methodist Men. The United Methodist Women will sponsor a bake sale.

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If you haven't checked out our new section on senior issues, "For Mature Audiences," we invite you to do so. This in our Community section and will be updated regularly with news, information and stories of interest to seniors, people approaching their golden years and anyone interested in information regarding senior issues.

Fresh stories will be added at the top of the page and all the news and information will be archived for easy referral. So check out "For Mature Audiences" today.

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Silver Beat training is Wednesday, Nov. 17, at The Oasis, 501 Pulaski St. in Lincoln. The public is invited to attend and the time is 10-11 a.m.

Silver Beat training, sponsored by Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office and Logan County Triad, 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 the attorney general's office, will give the presentation.

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The Logan County Geographic Information System Committee will have demonstrations and explanations Thursday, Nov. 18, on how to the use Logan County Internet mapping site, www.co.logan.il.us/gis/. The public is invited to attend and demonstrations will be between noon and 3 p.m. at the Logan County Courthouse. (See article.)

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A reminder that this Saturday is the triple-header fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus in Lincoln. The cost is $15 per person and includes all the hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs and fries you can eat. Plus, Vintage Daze band will play all evening. The event starts at 5 p.m. but doors will be open at 4:30.

The Knights of Columbus, Save the Mill and the Logan County Special Olympics all will receive proceeds from the event.

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Also on the calendar for the weekend:

Ye Olde Madrigal Dinner
When: On Thursday and Friday, doors open at 6 p.m. and the meal is at 6:30. On Sunday, doors open at 2 p.m. and dessert is at 2:30.
Where: Maple Club, 1458 Route 121
Sponsor: LCHS Music Department
Who: Public; ticket admission
Details: Proceeds benefit the LCHS choir.
http://www.facebook.com/LCHS2010Madrigal
(See publicity.) (See article.)

Comedy: "The Underpants"
When: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m.
Where: Lincoln College
Sponsor: Lincoln College Fine Arts
Who: Adults only
Details: (See article.)

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[MIKE FAK]

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