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February 2012


Saturday, Feb. 11

Abe's birthday celebration at Postville Courthouse
SPONSORS: Postville Courthouse volunteers and Lincoln's Logan County Arts & Craft Guild
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.) (See publicity.)
WHERE: Postville Courthouse State Historic Site, 914 Fifth St.
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

Meeting of Logan County Democrats
SPONSOR: Logan County Democrats
WHO: All Logan County Democrats
WHERE: Owl's Roost Coffee Bar and Book Shop, 427 Pulaski St
WHEN: 10 am

Chili and vegetable soup luncheon
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: Friendship Manor, 925 Primm Road
WHEN: 11 am-2 pm

Abe's birthday celebration at Mount Pulaski Courthouse
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Mount Pulaski Courthouse State Historic Site, Mount Pulaski square
WHEN: Noon-4 pm

Spaghetti dinner and concert
SPONSOR: First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
WHO: Community
DETAILS: Agape dinner and concert, Spaghetti, salad, dessert, Lesleigh Bennett to sing.
(See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: 110 Broadway St.
WHEN: 5 pm dinner, with concert following

Sunday, Feb. 12

Spaghetti dinner
SPONSOR: Logan County 4-H Foundation
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall
WHEN: 11:30 am-1:30 pm

Monday, Feb. 13

Hartem FFA breakfast
SPONSOR: Hartsburg-Emden FFA
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Annual event. Egg casserole, sweet rolls, coffee and orange juice. Donations will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit the FFA program.
WHERE: High school cafeteria, Hartsburg
 
WHEN: 6:30-9 am

Mondays, Feb. 13, Feb. 27-March 26

Ready Readers
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732. Sign-up begins Feb. 6. 
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Tuesday, Feb. 14

Launch of Legion project for balloon launch in May
SPONSOR: American Legion Post 263 and Auxiliary
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: 9:30 am

FAFSA workshop
SPONSOR: 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: Noon-2 pm

Lincoln Writers Club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Writers Club
WHO: All welcome
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: Alumni Room, Lincoln College dining hall
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Tuesdays or Wednesdays, Feb. 14-March 28

Little Listeners Lapsit
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months through 2 years old
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732. Sign-up begins Feb. 6. 
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 3-4 years old
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732. Sign-up begins Feb. 6. 
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Wednesday, Feb. 15

Musical: "A Year With Frog and Toad"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public, with tickets
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Hostick Theatre in the Johnston Center at Lincoln College
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Thursday, Feb. 16

Craft class
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS: Advance registration required. Call 732-5732 one week prior to each class. Series continues on Thursdays through March 29.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Musical: "A Year With Frog and Toad"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public, with tickets
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Hostick Theatre in the Johnston Center at Lincoln College
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Friday, Feb. 17

Lecture by Paul Beaver: "Little Known Facts About Abraham Lincoln in Logan County, 1834-1860"
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Gov. Oglesby St., Elkhart
WHEN: 5:30 pm

Chamber Trivia Night
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: Registered teams
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnillinois.com/Events_TriviaNight.aspx
(See article.)

WHERE: Lincoln Elks Lodge
WHEN: Registration at 6:30 pm, trivia beginning at 7 pm

Musical: "A Year With Frog and Toad"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public, with tickets
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Hostick Theatre in the Johnston Center at Lincoln College
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Saturday, Feb. 18

Rummage sale
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: Lincoln Jaycees Center, 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN: 8-noon and 1-4 pm

Elders' and Church Leaders' Conference
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Church elders and leaders
DETAILS: "Just Lead." Featured speakers: Dr. Jim Estep, Dr. Gary Johnson and Dr. David Roadcup, authors of "e2 -- effectiveelders, What Every Elder Should Know." Register at www.lincolnchristian.edu/churchleaders; by calling 217-732-3168, ext. 2215; or by mail to: Elders' and Church Leaders' Conference, Lincoln Christian University, 100 Campus View Drive, Lincoln, IL 62656. 
WHERE: Earl C Hargrove Chapel, Lincoln Christian University
WHEN: 9 am-3 pm

Diabetes & You
SPONSORS: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Healthy Communities Partnership, Memorial Physician Services, Memorial Counseling Associates
WHO: Anyone who has diabetes or is at risk of developing diabetes
DETAILS: Presentation by John Wahab, M.D., free screenings, mini-seminars
(Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.)
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 8-10:30 am

Musical: "A Year With Frog and Toad"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public, with tickets
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Hostick Theatre in the Johnston Center at Lincoln College
WHEN: 2 pm

3rd Saturday Community Meal
SPONSOR: Logan County Love
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Serving spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and dessert. Donations are accepted but not required.
(See information in Close Up column.) (See related letter.)
WHERE: St. John United Church of Christ, corner of Seventh and Maple
WHEN: 5-7 pm

First responders dinner
SPONSOR: Cronin Brothers VFW Post 1756
WHO: First responders, their family members and VFW members
DETAILS: The VFW will be serve a spaghetti dinner for those who go above and beyond. Thank you all! 
WHERE: Freedom Hall, Post 1756, 915 Fifth St. 
WHEN: 6-8 pm

Sunday, Feb. 19

Musical: "A Year With Frog and Toad"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public, with tickets
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Hostick Theatre in the Johnston Center at Lincoln College
WHEN: 2 pm

Monday, Feb. 20

Presentation on Allen Chapel AME
SPONSOR: Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society 
WHO: Public is invited
DETAILS: The Rev. Lillian Sullivan, pastor of Allen Chapel, will give a presentation on the history and renovation of the Allen Chapel AME church. 
WHERE: 114 N. Chicago St.
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Tuesday, Feb. 21

Breast cancer support group meeting
SPONSOR: Logan County Breast Cancer Support 
WHO: Breast cancer survivors and those who love them
DETAILS: An informal meeting where veteran survivors can share encouragement with each other, those more recently diagnosed, plus family members and caretakers. 
WHERE: Wombacher Room, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital 
WHEN: 7-8:30 pm

Parent meeting for LJHS spring play
SPONSOR: Lincoln Junior High School
WHO: Parents of LJHS students wishing to participate in spring play 
DETAILS: Parent meeting to distribute information and forms for student auditions and crew work. Bring your family calendars and a list of activities your student is involved in from February to April.
WHERE: LJHS Music Room
WHEN: 6:30-7:30 pm

Thursday, Feb. 23

Presentation on nutrition and heart health
SPONSOR: The Christian Village
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: "Nutrition Advice You Can Take to Heart." Why is nutrition so important to heart health? Register today to hear Katherine Rosner, MS, MBA, RD speak about heart health, nutrition and you. Tasty refreshments provided and a free gift to the first 10 people who register. RSVP to Marcia Cook by Feb. 21 at 732-2189 or mcook.tcv@christianhomes.org.
WHERE: Christian Village senior apartment building, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN: 1:30-2:30 pm

Craft class
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS: Advance registration required. Call 732-5732 one week prior to each class. Series continues on Thursdays through March 29.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

LJHS spring play auditions
SPONSOR: Lincoln Junior High School
WHO: LJHS students, grades six to eight
DETAILS: Auditions. Bring signed paperwork. Packets are available in the school office beginning Feb. 20.
WHERE: Lincoln Junior High School
WHEN: 5-7:30 pm

Friday, Feb. 24

LJHS spring play auditions
SPONSOR: Lincoln Junior High School
WHO: LJHS students, grades six to eight
DETAILS: Auditions. Bring signed paperwork. Packets are available in the school office beginning Feb. 20.
WHERE: Lincoln Junior High School
WHEN: 5-7:30 pm

Saturday, Feb. 25

Old Time Barn Dance
SPONSOR: Logan Railsplitting Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Rec Center, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 7-10 pm

Tuesday, Feb. 28

Lunch and learn about ActOnEnergy
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with ActOnEnergy
WHO: Businesses and organizations, by reservation
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library, Pegram Room
WHEN: 11:30 am-1 pm

 

 

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