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February 2011


Nursing HomesFriday, Feb. 4

Dinner program at the Palms
SPONSOR: Atlanta Public Museum 
DETAILS: Dinner program
WHERE: Palms Grill Cafe, 110 SW Arch St., Atlanta
WHEN: 6-8 pm

Saturday, Feb. 5

Pancake and sausage meal
SPONSOR: Zion Lutheran School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Annual pancake and sausage meal along with a meat room, bake sale and silent auction.
(See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: 1600 Woodlawn Road, across from Walmart
WHEN: 7 am-1 pm

Humane Society of Logan County Adopt-A-Thon
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: Inside Big R, Heritage Plaza
WHEN: 10-11 am

Postville Courthouse observance of Lincoln's  birthday
SPONSOR: Postville Courthouse volunteers
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Postville Courthouse State Historic Site, 914 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon-4 pm

"Hot Soup for Cold Nights"
SPONSOR: Immanuel Lutheran Church
WHO: Open to anyone
DETAILS: Immanuel Lutheran Church is hosting a free soup supper for all on the first Saturday in February, March and April. Preceding the supper, there will be a relaxed worship service for those interested.
WHERE: 1409 Pulaski St.
WHEN: 5 pm worship, 6-7 pm supper

Sunday, Feb. 6

Pancakes and whole hog sausage
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Veterans of Foreign Wars
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: Mount Pulaski VFW Hall, south side of the square, across from the courthouse
WHEN: 7 am- 1 pm

Monday, Feb. 7

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Lincoln Elks Lodge 
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

Tuesday, Feb. 8

Writing club
SPONSOR: Lincoln Writers Club
WHO: Welcome to all writers
DETAILS: List candy bars. Write a story with candy bar names in it or choose your own topic.
WHERE: Alumni Room, Lincoln College dining hall
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Public informational meeting on high-speed rail
SPONSOR: Mayor's High-Speed Rail Committee
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Park District ballroom, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 7 pm

Wednesday, Feb. 9

Fellowship meal and adult Bible study
SPONSOR: First Baptist Church
WHO: Everyone welcome
DETAILS: Every Wednesday evening until April 13. The meal is free or by donation. Children's activities available.
WHERE: 101 Broadway
WHEN: 5:30-7:15 pm 

Thursday, Feb. 10

Cupcakes with Love workshop
SPONSOR: University of Illinois Extension
WHO: Youth age 8 and older
DETAILS: Call 732-8289 to register. Registration and payment requested by Feb. 4.
(See information in Close Up column.)
WHEN: 6-7 pm

Jim Croegaert performance
SPONSOR: Open Table Concert Series
DETAILS: Tickets available at Chad’s Blind or by calling 217-732-6141. Proceeds to Community Action Partnership.
(See article.)
WHERE: Chad’s Blind, 1230 Fifth St.
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Saturday, Feb. 12

Birthday celebration for Abraham Lincoln
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Arts & Crafts Guild
WHO: Public is invited, young and old
DETAILS: Opening ceremonies will include presentation of colors, and Girl Scout Troop 6053 will lead in the pledge to the flag and singing "Happy Birthday" to Abe Lincoln. There will be an intergenerational activity of making an Abe Lincoln hand puppet. Punch, cake and ice cream will be served by guild members. This is a free family event. Come and join the celebration. 
WHERE: 200 Fifth St., St. Clara's Manor
The party will be in the large area at the left side of the facility. 

WHEN: 10-11:30 am

Chestnut EMS fundraiser
SPONSOR: Chestnut EMS volunteers
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Serving ham and beans, hot dogs, corn muffins, and dessert. Open donations accepted.
WHERE: Chestnut Firehouse
WHEN: 11 am-3 pm

Movie: "The Young Mr. Lincoln"
SPONSOR: Knapp-Chesnut-Becker Library Museum
WHO: Community is invited
DETAILS: The community is invited to celebrate Abe Lincoln's birthday at the KCB with a 1939 movie, "The Young Mr. Lincoln," starring Henry Fonda and Ward Bond. The movie is 1 1/2 hours long and refreshments will follow.
WHERE: 101 S. Clinton, Middletown
WHEN: 1 pm

Lincoln's Birthday event in Mount Pulaski
WHO:
Public
DETAILS: Trial re-enactment with Abraham Lincoln at the Mount Pulaski Courthouse. Presentations and entertainment provided by Guy Fraker and Chris Vallilo.
WHERE: Mount Pulaski Courthouse
WHEN: Trial re-enactment at 2 pm, presentations and entertainment at 3:30 pm

Sunday, Feb. 13

Sweetheart banquet
SPONSOR: First Baptist Church
WHO: Everyone welcome 
DETAILS: Open to the public
WHERE: 101 Broadway St., Lincoln
WHEN: 5 pm

Tuesday, Feb. 15

Little Listeners Lapsit
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Ages 6 months to 2 years
DETAILS: Stories, music, rhymes, finger plays, movement. Registration is required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Beginning Book Buddies
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Ages 3 and 4
DETAILS: Stories, finger plays, music, movement, puppets and crafts Registration is required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Ready Readers
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Ages 5-7
DETAILS: Stories, music, movement, crafts. Registration is required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Lincoln Day Dinner
SPONSOR: Logan County Republican Central Committee
WHO: With tickets purchased in advance
DETAILS: Speaker: Barry Goldwater Jr.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln KC Hall, 217 Limit St
WHEN: Reception at 6 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm

Wednesday, Feb. 16

Little Listeners Lapsit
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Ages 6 months to 2 years
DETAILS: Stories, music, rhymes, finger plays, movement. Registration is required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Beginning Book Buddies
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Ages 3 and 4
DETAILS: Stories, finger plays, music, movement, puppets and crafts Registration is required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Fellowship meal and adult Bible study
SPONSOR: First Baptist Church
WHO: Everyone welcome
DETAILS: Every Wednesday evening until April 13. The meal is free or by donation. Children's activities available.
WHERE: 101 Broadway
WHEN: 5:30-7:15 pm 

Thursday, Feb. 17

Lincoln/Logan County Sports Commission kickoff event
WHO: Invited participants and public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Park District, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Ages 8 and up
DETAILS: Registration is required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Friday, Feb. 18

Dinner program at the Palms
SPONSOR: Atlanta Museum
DETAILS: "West Meets East: Building Education Partnerships With China." Come enjoy a delicious meal at Atlanta's Palms Grill Cafe, then listen to one of our area's top educators, Dr. Karen Estep, director of teacher education at Lincoln Christian University. Dr. Estep will share her three-week venture through China last June to explore potential partnership opportunities between Lincoln Christian University and China. This final dinner program in a series sponsored by the Atlanta Museum will begin with dinner at 6 pm, followed by Dr. Estep’s program starting at 7 pm. Call 217-648-2233 today to make your reservations, which are limited to the first 48 people phoning. The Palms Grill Cafe will offer a set of evening specials, along with all the varied items on its menu, including its award-winning homemade pie. It will be a fun evening and everyone is invited to attend, so we hope to see you there.
WHERE: Palms Grill Cafe, 110 SW Arch St., Atlanta
WHEN: 6-8 pm

Saturday, Feb. 19

Seminary lectureship
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Church leaders
DETAILS: Guest speaker: Dr. Robert Lowery. "Leading by the Book: Ancient Words for Today's Leaders." No finer gathering of dynamic churchmen of faith could be at the helm to instruct us on what the Bible says about leadership. This day is designed for veteran church leaders as well as those who aspire to church leadership.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian University, Earl C Hargrove Chapel auditorium
WHEN: 9 am-3 pm

Sunday-Monday, Feb. 20-21

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 Feb. 20-21.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian University

Tuesday, Feb. 22

Little Listeners Lapsit
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Ages 6 months to 2 years
DETAILS: Stories, music, rhymes, finger plays, movement. Registration is required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Beginning Book Buddies
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Ages 3 and 4
DETAILS: Stories, finger plays, music, movement, puppets and crafts Registration is required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Ready Readers
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Ages 5-7
DETAILS: Stories, music, movement, crafts. Registration is required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Wednesday, Feb. 23

Little Listeners Lapsit
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Ages 6 months to 2 years
DETAILS: Stories, music, rhymes, finger plays, movement. Registration is required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Beginning Book Buddies
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Ages 3 and 4
DETAILS: Stories, finger plays, music, movement, puppets and crafts Registration is required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Fellowship meal and adult Bible study
SPONSOR: First Baptist Church
WHO: Everyone welcome
DETAILS: Every Wednesday evening until April 13. The meal is free or by donation. Children's activities available.
WHERE: 101 Broadway
WHEN: 5:30-7:15 pm 

Thursday, Feb. 24

Estate planning seminar
SPONSOR: The Christian Village
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free seminar. Light lunch provided. Learn the difference between wills and living wills. Find out how to avoid probate and reduce final estate costs. The goal is to help you do what you want and in the most efficient manner. There is no cost or obligation for attending this seminar. Please RSVP to Marcia Cook at 217-732-2189.
WHERE: The Christian Village Senior Apartments, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN: Noon

Craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Ages 8 and up
DETAILS: Registration is required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Friday, Feb. 25

Elkhart Historical Society dinner-lecture
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public, by reservation
DETAILS: Presentations: "What's a National Scenic Byway and Why Should Elkhart Care?" and "Elkhart's Place in Route 66 History"
(See article.) (See latest article.)
WHERE: Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Gov. Oglesby St., downtown Elkhart
WHEN: Dinner at 5:30 pm, lecture 7-8 pm

 

 

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