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February 2011


Nursing Homes

Tuesday, Feb. 1

FAFSA Completion Workshop
HOST: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: College-bound students and their parents
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: LCHS computer lab, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 9 am-2 pm

Friday, 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.
WHERE: 1600 Woodlawn Road, across from Walmart
WHEN: 7 am-1 pm

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

Monday, Feb. 7

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Central Illinois Community Blood Center 
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

Saturday, Feb. 12

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

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

Thursday, Feb. 17

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

Thursday, Feb. 24

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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