Swing dance lessons, Kroger donation, blood drive, pancake breakfast, Logan County Democrats, old items of interest and FAFSA workshop make Close Up

By Mike Fak

[January 11, 2012]  Swing back into the new year. Swing dance lessons have returned to the Lincoln Park District as Ethan Tapscott and his wife, Emilie, return to teach East Coast swing. They will teach a basic course covering what steps to take, proper technique and how to apply those aspects to music.

The class will be a one-hour lesson starting at 6 p.m. and will run for five consecutive weeks, beginning Friday, Feb. 3, and ending Friday, March 2.

The cost of the class will be $75 for a couple and $40 for a single. So if you are looking to try something new, or want to brush up on some previous skills, the Lincoln Park District is your place to be this February. Preregistration is encouraged, and interested parties should contact the Lincoln Park District at 732-8770.

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The Lincoln Kroger store has donated $515 to the Lincoln Shriners Club. The proceeds are from this year's Christmas trees sale at the store. The money will be forwarded to the Shriners Hospital in St. Louis.

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Blood drive: To help ensure an adequate blood supply for our region, the Central Illinois Community Blood Center is offering another opportunity to donate blood in Lincoln in January:

• Thursday, Jan. 12 -- Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 200 Stahlhut Drive; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

For your convenience, please call toll-free, 1-866-GIVE-BLD, ext. 118, to sign up, or schedule an appointment online at www.cicbc.org. Walk-ins are also welcome and truly appreciated.

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The Humane Society of Logan County is hosting a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 14, at Friendship Manor. The times are 8 a.m. to noon.

Contact Marsha Brown, 217-735-2108, to purchase tickets or help sell tickets. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children 4-10.

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The Logan County Democrats will meet on Saturday, Jan. 14, at 10 a.m. at the Owl's Roost Coffee Bar, 427 Pulaski St. in Lincoln. All Logan County Democrats are welcome to attend. 

The deadline for the Democrats' Super Bowl raffle for a Vizio 42-inch high-definition TV will end with the drawing for the TV or $500 cash during this meeting. Raffle tickets are still available from county precinct captains. For more information, call 217-796-3519. 

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The Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society invites members and guests to bring an heirloom, antique or old item to share. Objects with unknown purpose or origin are welcome for discussion and possible identification. The meeting is on Monday, Jan. 16, at 6:30 p.m. at their office at 114 N. Chicago St. in downtown Lincoln.

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Lincoln Community High School will host a FAFSA Completion Workshop at the school's computer lab on Wednesday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is an electronic application that all college-bound students must submit in order to obtain financial aid. A financial aid professional will be on hand to help students and parents complete the FAFSA and answer all questions about financial aid.

Parents may attend the workshop at their convenience or call the counseling office at LCHS, 217-732-4131, ext. 235, to make an appointment. All college-bound students and their parents are welcome and invited to attend.

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