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March 2012


Thursday, March 22

Ag Day Scholarship Breakfast
SPONSORSHIP: Hosted by Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce with local business sponsors
WHO: Logan County residents, by reservation
DETAILS: Call 217-735-2385 for reservations.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian University's Laughlin Center
WHEN: 7 am

Blood drive
HOST: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. To schedule an appointment, call Alexis to sign up toll-free at 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 158, or sign up online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.
(See information in Close Up.)
WHERE: LCHS, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 7:30 am-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

Friday, March 23

Lincoln College World Series of Trivia
SPONSOR: Iota Chi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Meyer-Evans Student Center, Lincoln College
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Saturday, March 24

Pancake and sausage breakfast
SPONSOR: West Lincoln-Broadwell School PTO
WHO: Friends, family and neighbors of WLB
DETAILS: West Lincoln-Broadwell PTO fundraiser. All-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast, silent auction and basket raffle. Over 100 great prizes to win. Come join us for good food and fun. All proceeds from the breakfast and raffle are used to help fund new educational technology equipment. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Ages 3 and under eat free. Carryouts available.
WHERE: WLB gymnasium, 2695 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 7am-noon 

Kiwanis ham and bean lunch
SPONSOR: Lincoln Kiwanis
WHO: Public is invited
DETAILS: Tickets are available at the door or from any Kiwanis member. Proceeds go to fund local youth programs.
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: 11 am-2 pm

Softball tryouts
SPONSOR: Lincoln Chill 12U
WHO: 11-12-year-old girls
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up.)
WHERE: Lincoln Junior High field or gym
WHEN: 1:30-3 pm

Chili and soup dinner
SPONSOR: Cronin Brothers VFW Post 1756
WHO: Public welcome
DETAILS: All-you-can-eat dinner, 50-50 drawing and vendors selling Scentsy, Mary Kay, Miche Bag and Country Heart Treasures products will be there as well.
WHERE: 915 Fifth St. 
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Silent auction and chicken noodle dinner
SPONSOR: WLLM-AM 1370 and FM 105.3 Easy Listening Christian Radio
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Silent auction and homemade chicken noodle dinner with live music by the Prairie Aires. The silent auction will include gift baskets, crafts, collectibles and much more. There will also be a drawing for homemade pies. Tickets may be purchased from staff members, or at the station during business hours, and will also be available at the door. Free for children under 8. For more information, call 217-735-9735. 
WHERE: Lincoln Rec Center, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Spring concert by orchestra and chorale
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Concert by community volunteer musicians. Free admission. Donations accepted.
WHERE: New location: Jefferson Street Christian Church, 1700 N. Jefferson St.
WHEN: 7 pm

Sunday, March 25

Pancake breakfast to benefit Lady Railers softball
SPONSOR: Joe Ryan Insurance
WHO: Public
DETAILS: All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, and drinks. 
WHERE: Knights of Columbus, 217 Limit St.
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Spring concert by orchestra and chorale
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Concert by community volunteer musicians. Free admission. Donations accepted.
WHERE: New location: Jefferson Street Christian Church, 1700 N. Jefferson St.
WHEN: 2 pm

Thursday, March 29

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

Corporate board meeting of Community Action
SPONSOR: Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 1800 Fifth St. in Lincoln
WHEN: 7 pm

Friday, March 30

Children's Health Fair
SPONSORS: Logan County Department of Public Health and Lincoln Park District
WHO: Logan County fifth-graders
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Park District SportsCenter, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 8:45 am-12:30 pm

Saturday, March 31

Logan County Community Health Fair
SPONSORS: Logan County Department of Public Health and Lincoln Park District
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Theme: "Getting Healthy by Leaps and Bounds." Free admission.
http://www.lincolnparkdistrict.com/Special-Events/Community-Health-Fair
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Park District SportsCenter, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 9 am-1 pm

Open house for Dr. Kottemann
SPONSOR: Friends of Dr. Steven Kottemann
WHO: Friends
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean
WHEN: 1-4 pm

Artist reception
SPONSOR: Lincoln Art Institute
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Reception for artist Randy Washam
WHERE: 112 S. McLean 
WHEN: 1-4 pm

Cheeseburger in Paradise
SPONSOR: Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Knights of Columbus, 217 Limit St.
WHEN: Doors open at 6 pm

 

From March through April 27

Prom clothes donations to Logan County Dazzle
SPONSOR: Logan County Love, New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe, Lincoln Area YMCA
WHO: Community 
DETAILS: Donate your gently used prom dress, shoes and accessories to Logan County Dazzle. The items will go for a good cause. Drop them off at New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe in Lincoln now through April 27. Make sure you tell them it’s for the prom dress drive. Girls from the community will shop for the dress of their dreams in the evenings from April 27 to May 4. Hours will be 6-9 pm April 27-28 and 6-8 pm April 29-May 4. There will be a day of glamour for the girls on May 5 at the Lincoln YMCA gym. Call for your appointment: Cathy Sanders, 217-828-0075. Every girl going to prom is invited, no matter what your financial situation. Bring your school ID.
WHERE: Drop off at New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe, 201 S. Sangamon


 

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