First Presbyterian, new senior section, First United Methodist, triple-header fundraiser, Hartem Live and Home Based Business Expo make the Close Up

By Mike Fak

[November 19, 2010]  As colder weather approaches, the First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln is happy to report that their Coats for Kids program will warm 57 children. Along with the coats, matching gloves for all coats and stocking hats for coats without hoods were also purchased.

Local schools, elementary through high school, were contacted for gender and size requirements for children needing winter coats. This year coats were purchased for kindergarten through eighth grade. The coats were distributed to Adams, Central, Washington-Monroe and Hartsburg-Emden elementary schools, Chester-East Lincoln and Lincoln Junior High School. Schools may call the church if additional coats are needed.

Michael and Bev Brown, in their fourth year of chairing this project, do a great job of purchasing and sorting the coats. The coats are distributed by members serving on the church's Mission Committee.

Funds for the program are obtained from the church's only fundraiser -- the pork barbecue in July. A huge thank-you to all who support the barbecue so that this worthwhile program continues to keep local children warm in winter.

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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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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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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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Hartsburg-Emden's very own -- Hartem Live!

This is your chance to see some of Hartem's most talented showing off their skills in one crazy night of songs, skits and other mind-blowing feats of entertainment.

The show begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20, at Prairieland Christian Church in Hartsburg.

Tickets are $5 at the door for adults, $3 for students. No family pays more than $15.

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The Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County will host the second annual Home Based Business Expo on Sunday, Nov. 21, at the American Legion in Lincoln. Hours will be from noon till 3 p.m. The Legion building is at 1740 Fifth St. in Lincoln. Also on hand will be the Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce and others who will discuss how they can help home-based business owners become more successful.

The event will also include door prizes donated by all of the vendors as well as coffee and doughnuts donated by Casey's General Store.

The proceeds from the event will go toward the restoration project for The Mill on 66. This is the main project for the Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County, which hopes to have the site opened as a Route 66 museum in 2011.

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Also on the calendar for the weekend:

Ye Olde Madrigal Dinner
When: Doors open at 6 p.m. Friday 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
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Comedy: "The Underpants"
When: 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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