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December 2010


Wednesday, Dec. 1

Workshop for Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area management plan
SPONSOR: Looking for Lincoln
WHO: Open to everyone
DETAILS: Residents of the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area community and community organizations with an interest in the development of the management plan for the National Heritage Area are encouraged to attend an upcoming workshop to help craft the best management plan possible to submit to the secretary of the interior. Each community has a unique story to tell and unique places for visitors to enjoy that can provide a complete look at Lincoln's life in Illinois. This is THE opportunity for community leaders and business owners in the city of Lincoln and Logan County to come together to chart a plan to submit to be a part of the Lincoln National Heritage Area management plan. This might be our only opportunity to do so. RSVP to 217-732-3155, ext. 295.
(See article.)

WHERE:
Lincoln Heritage Museum, Lincoln College, 300 Keokuk
WHEN: 3-5 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

Thursday, Dec. 2

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

Christmas in the Chapel
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Public, with tickets
DETAILS: "The Drama of Christmas"
http://www.lincolnchristian.edu/newsevents/christmasinthechapel.asp
(Ticket request form)

WHERE:
Chapel at Lincoln Christian University, 100 Campus View Drive
WHEN: 7 pm

Friday, Dec. 3

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

Christmas in the Chapel
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Public, with tickets
DETAILS: "The Drama of Christmas"
http://www.lincolnchristian.edu/newsevents/christmasinthechapel.asp
(Ticket request form)

WHERE:
Chapel at Lincoln Christian University, 100 Campus View Drive
WHEN: 7 pm

Saturday, Dec. 4

Christmas in the Chapel
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Public, with tickets
DETAILS: "The Drama of Christmas"
http://www.lincolnchristian.edu/newsevents/christmasinthechapel.asp
(Ticket request form)

WHERE:
Chapel at Lincoln Christian University, 100 Campus View Drive
WHEN: 10 am, 2:30 pm, 7 pm

"Santa Paws"
SPONSOR: Timbercrest Veterinary Service and Railsplitter Veterinary Wellness Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Opportunity for pets to have their pictures taken by a professional photographer while they sit on Santa's lap. Free photo session. Freewill donations for ag scholarship fund.
WHERE:
Timbercrest Veterinary Service, 2021 2400th St., Atlanta, and Railsplitter Veterinary Wellness Center, 1120 N. Kickapoo, Lincoln
WHEN: 8 am-noon at the Lincoln clinic, 1-4 pm in Atlanta

Photographic artwork display
SPONSOR: Larry Kanfer Gallery
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Photographic artist Larry Kanfer is back in Bloomington-Normal for ONE DAY ONLY. He is bringing new artwork including vibrant Chicago images, classic Prairiescapes, European and University of Illinois, and a sneak peek of some new Logan County images. Artwork, books, calendars, great gifts. It's an annual holiday tradition.
WHERE: Doubletree Hotel, 10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington 
WHEN: 9 am-4 pm

Pet photos with Santa
SPONSOR: Lincoln Animal Hospital 
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Have your pet's photo taken with Santa. All proceeds will go to the Lincoln/Logan Food Pantry. Call 732-1719 or stop in at the clinic to schedule your pet's sitting. Walk-ins welcome.
WHERE:
Lincoln Animal Hospital, 1415 N. Kickapoo 
WHEN: 1-4 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, Dec. 5

Carroll Catholic Christmas Bazaar
SPONSOR: Carroll Catholic School Club
WHO: Carroll Catholic School and Holy Family Parish; public welcome
DETAILS: Buffet breakfast with no charge for children under 3. Raffle table, theme basket raffle, Cookie Corner, Sweet Shoppe, grocery cart and cash drawing for $200, $300 and $500. Children's shopping room and crafts, Henna tattoos, Tastefully Simple and Pampered Chef products available. Scrip and Spirit Wear will be available. A visit from Santa.
(See publicity.)

WHERE: Carroll Catholic School, 111 Fourth
WHEN: 7:30 am-noon

Tour of decorated homes and Scully Building
SPONSOR: Harvest of Talents for World Hunger 
WHO: Public is invited to attend
DETAILS: Homes of three local residents as well as the newly renovated historic Scully Building will be decorated for Christmas and open for viewing. Tickets available at Lincoln Christian Church and Regions Bank. Mrs. Claus' Workshop will be located at the Campbell residence and will feature holiday baked goods, candies and other holiday specialties.  
WHERE:
Home of Paul and Jackie Campbell, 125 Park Place; home of Stephen Elkins, 23 Westminster Drive; home of Richard and Judy McCoy, 48 Illini Drive; newly renovated Scully Building, downtown Lincoln.
(See article.)

WHEN: 1-4:30 pm

Habitat for Humanity information meeting
SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: People wishing to know more about applying for a Habitat home
DETAILS: Receive information about Habitat's homeownership program and qualifications for acceptance into the program. Applications will be available. 
WHERE: Jefferson Street Christian Church Community Center, 1700 N. Jefferson St., Lincoln
WHEN: 2 pm

Christmas in the Chapel
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Public, with tickets
DETAILS: "The Drama of Christmas"
http://www.lincolnchristian.edu/newsevents/christmasinthechapel.asp
(Ticket request form)

WHERE:
Chapel at Lincoln Christian University, 100 Campus View Drive
WHEN: 2:30 pm, 7 pm

Monday, Dec. 6

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Lincoln UMC
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Please join us to donate blood at this lifesaving event in support of the central Illinois blood supply. Central Illinois Community Blood Center is the blood provider to area patients of 15 counties at 12 central Illinois hospitals. CICBC is the only provider of blood to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Hopedale Medical Complex, Memorial Medical Center and St. John's Hospital. If you have any questions about donating, you can call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253). Walk-ins are always welcome, but to schedule an appointment call Jessica at 1-866-GIVE-BLD, ext. 118, or sign up online at cicbc.org. 
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

Tuesday, Dec. 7

Tuesday with Santa
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department 
WHO: Children under 10 
DETAILS: Parents: Bring your cameras for pictures of your children visiting with Santa.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St. 
WHEN: 5-6:30 pm

Acro-Cats Christmas show
WHO: Public; ticket admission
DETAILS: Tickets available at the door or contact the park district, attention Christine, at 217-732-8770 or info@lincolnparkdistrict.com. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Logan County.
For more information, see http://www.circuscats.com/.

(See article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District Ballroom, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 7 pm

Seminar on memory loss and residential care options
HOSTED BY: Maple Ridge Care Centre
WHO: Open to public
DETAILS: Free seminar presented by the Greater Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association: "Thinking Ahead... Residential Care Options for Individuals with Memory Loss." RSVP to 309-662-8392 or visit www.alz.org/illinois to register.
(See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: Maple Ridge Care Centre, 2202 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: 7-8:30 pm

Saturday, Dec. 11

Winter concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free concert by the Lincoln Area Music Society, featuring the orchestra and chorale.
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 7 pm

Sunday, Dec. 12

Winter concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free concert by the Lincoln Area Music Society, featuring the orchestra and chorale.
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 2 pm

Tuesday, Dec. 14

Tuesday with Santa
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department 
WHO: Children under 10 
DETAILS: Parents: Bring your cameras for pictures of your children visiting with Santa.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St. 
WHEN: 5-6:30 pm

 

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