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May 2011

Sunday, May 1

Walk MS -- Lincoln
SPONSOR: Walk MS -- Lincoln
WHO: Everyone is welcome
DETAILS: Walk MS is a fundraising event to create a world free of multiple sclerosis. Get a team together, gather some donations and come to the walk. Music, prizes and a silent auction are part of the festivities. Walkers turning in $100 or more receive a T-shirt. Participants are urged to register early by phone, 732-2339, or online at www.lincolnms.com. 
WHERE: Kickapoo Creek Park
WHEN: Check-in starts at noon; team pictures at 1 pm; walk begins at 1:30

Monday, May 2

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Immanuel Lutheran Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: 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 www.cicbc.org.
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

United Way agency reviews
SPONSOR: United Way of Logan County board of directors 
WHO: Board and funded agency representatives
DETAILS: Agency reviews to determine amount of allocation for 2012. Agency will be contacted as to the day and time they are to be present.
WHERE: 120 S. McLean St.
WHEN: 5:30-7 pm
(Sessions May 2 and 3)

Tuesday, May 3

United Way agency reviews
SPONSOR: United Way of Logan County board of directors 
WHO: Board and funded agency representatives
DETAILS: Agency reviews to determine amount of allocation for 2012. Agency will be contacted as to the day and time they are to be present.
WHERE: 120 S. McLean St.
WHEN: 5:30-7 pm
(Sessions May 2 and 3)

Wednesday, May 4

Open house for new 4-H shooting program
SPONSOR: Logan County 4-H
WHO: Anyone interested in participating or volunteering
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: Logan County Extension building, northwest corner of fairgrounds
WHEN: 6-8 pm

Friday, May 6

Ice cream social
SPONSOR: Charity Guild of St. John Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Barbecue, chips, cake, ice cream
WHERE: Seventh and Maple
WHEN: 4:30-7 pm

Saturday, May 7

Plant sale
SPONSOR: Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Home of Bob and Judy Monts, 520 Decatur St.
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Sunday, May 8

Mother's Day brunch buffet
SPONSOR: Lincoln Kiwanis Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Meyer-Evans Student Center at Lincoln College

Monday, May 9

Annual EFSP board meeting
SPONSOR: Logan County Emergency Food and Shelter Program board
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Salvation Army Keest Center, 307 N. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 10 am

United Way board meeting
SPONSOR: United Way of Logan County board of directors 
WHO: Board of directors and administrative director
DETAILS: Regular monthly meeting 
WHERE: 120 S. McLean St., board room
WHEN: 5:30-7 pm

Tuesday, May 10

Writing club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Writers Club
WHO: Writers
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College dining hall, Alumni Room
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Wednesday, May 11

Gathering of veterans
SPONSOR: Cronin Brothers Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756 
WHO: All veterans
DETAILS: New officers for the VFW post will be installed. The public is invited to attend and meet their local veterans. Light meal will be provided. All veterans, regardless of organization affiliation, are asked to attend and bring cruise books, photo albums -- anything that shows off your military career. Please pass the word!
WHERE: VFW Post 1756, 915 Fifth St. 
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Friday-Saturday, May 13-14

Route 66 Garage Sale
SPONSOR: Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Proceeds for the event go toward the restoration project for The Mill on 66.
(See article.) (See another article.)
WHERE: Sales throughout Logan County. Sanctioned vendor site at Postville Park on Fifth Street in Lincoln.
WHEN: 8 am-6 pm

LCU alumni reunion for Class of 1961
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Class of 1961 alumni
DETAILS: Alumni 50th class reunion. All-expense-paid celebration, including housing at Holiday Inn Express, all meals and activities.
WHERE: Lincoln Christian University
WHEN: Kickoff luncheon at noon May 13.

Friday, May 13

Development partnership fundraising luncheon
SPONSOR: Lincoln & Logan County Development Partnership with luncheon sponsors
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Meyer-Evans Student Center at Lincoln College
WHEN: 11:30 am-1:30 pm

Saturday, May 14

Glass recycling collection
SPONSORS: Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Junior Woman's Club, Verallia Saint-Gobain Containers and the Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Accepting only container glass that originally contained either a food or beverage product. Clear glass as well as amber, green and blue will be accepted. Unacceptable items include ceramic pieces, dishware, light bulbs, fluorescent lights, window glass and mirrors. For safety reasons, no broken glass will be accepted.
Glass preparation: Rinse containers thoroughly. Remove any metal or plastic lids and rings from the container. Labels may be left on containers.
The agency reserves the right to refuse any glass not meeting preparation or recycling guidelines. Glass will be accepted only on designated collection dates. The Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency does not accept glass at any of its recycling sites.
Collection will be canceled in case of inclement weather or excessive heat.
Call 732-6936 or visit www.co.logan.il.us and select "Joint Solid Waste Agency" for more information on glass and other recycling collections. 
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds. Use Main Gate entrance.
WHEN: 9 am-noon
Second Saturday of each month, May-October
 

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