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November 2012


Monday, Nov. 12

Lincoln Low Vision Support Group meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Low Vision Support Group
WHO: Public
DETAILS: The Mary Bryant Home for the Blind will have products for sale.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean
WHEN: 1-2 pm

Tuesday, Nov. 13

Leaf pickup in Ward 2
SPONSOR: City of Lincoln
WHO: Ward 2 residents
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Ward 2
WHEN: Beginning at 7 am

Mount Pulaski Alzheimer's Support Group meeting
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Alzheimer's Support Group
WHO: Anyone interested in coming
DETAILS: Speaker: Cheri Burcham, Extension educator
(See article.)
WHERE: St. Thomas Acquinas Catholic Church, 321 S. Lafayette St.
WHEN: 1:30 pm

Seminar: "Advances in Stroke Treatment and Recovery"
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Community
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Steinfort A and B conference rooms at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 6-7:30 pm

Grief Share
SPONSOR: Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO: People struggling with pain of losing a loved one
DETAILS: Grief Share is a support group for people who are struggling to deal with the pain of losing a loved one. It involves prayer, opportunities to share your grief journey with others who are learning to cope, and a video curriculum of experts who share their knowledge as well as their own experiences with grief. No cost to attend. Fee for optional workbook. For more info, contact Greg Wooten at Lincoln Church of the Nazarene, 732-8362, or call Jefferson Street Christian Church, 732-9294.
WHERE: Jefferson Street Christian Church, Room 208
WHEN: 6:30-8 pm
(13-week series on Tuesday evenings through November)

Writing club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Writer's Club
WHO: All welcome
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Alumni Room of student center at Lincoln College
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Wednesday, Nov. 14

Leaf pickup in Ward 3
SPONSOR: City of Lincoln
WHO: Ward 3 residents
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Ward 3
WHEN: Beginning at 7 am

Lincoln Woman's Club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Woman's Club
WHO: Lincoln Woman's Club
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 230 N. McLean
WHEN: 1 pm

Thursday, Nov. 15

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski High School 
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. To sign up, call Alexis toll-free at 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 5158, or sign up online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring a photo ID.
WHERE: Mount Pulaski High School, 206 S. Spring, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 8 am-3 pm

Blood drive
SPONSOR: St. Mary's Catholic Church, Atlanta
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. To sign up, call Alexis toll-free at 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 5158, or sign up online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring a photo ID.
WHERE: St. Mary's Catholic Church, 805 Pearl St., Atlanta
WHEN: noon-6 pm

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Elkhart Christian Church
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. To sign up, call Alexis toll-free at 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 5158, or sign up online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring a photo ID.
WHERE: Elkhart Christian Church, 113 S. Gillett, Elkhart
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Jim Xamis Ford event for Humane Society of Logan County
HOST: Jim Xamis Ford
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Event to benefit the Humane Society of Logan County.
(See article.)
WHERE: 2301 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 4-8 pm

Family Reading Night
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Readers' Theater group will perform. Families can also play board games.
(See information in "Library notes." Info on "game night.")
WHERE: Library
WHEN: 6 pm

Friday, Nov. 16

Leaf pickup in Ward 4
SPONSOR: City of Lincoln
WHO: Ward 4 residents
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Ward 4
WHEN: Beginning at 7 am

Diabetes support group
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: People with diabetes mellitus. Family members, friends and caregivers also welcome.
DETAILS: Free meeting. No registration required. For more information, call Jennifer DiPasquale at 217-605-5535 or e-mail her at diabetes@almh.org.
WHERE: ALMH, Wombacher Room
WHEN: 11 am

Lincoln premiere of "Lincoln" movie
SPONSOR: Lincoln Theater 4
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 215 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 5 pm, 8 pm

Chili and vegetable soup meal
SPONSOR: Middletown 4-H'ers and Cloverbuds
WHO: All are welcome
DETAILS: Help the kids get to New York City in 2013 by coming to the chili and vegetable soup dinner with silent auction. Hot dogs will also be available. Cost: donation.
WHERE: New Holland-Middletown School
WHEN: 5-7 pm

Saturday, Nov. 17

3rd Saturday Community Meal
SPONSOR: Logan County Love
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Free meal. This meal is for everyone. Come eat and have fun meeting new people.
WHERE: St. John United Church of Christ
WHEN: 5-7 pm

Lincoln College dance recital
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Recital by Lincoln College dance students. Tickets available at LC box office.
(See article.)
WHERE: Johnston Center for Performing Arts on the Lincoln College campus
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, Nov. 18

Lincoln College dance recital
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Recital by Lincoln College dance students. Tickets available at LC box office.
(See article.)
WHERE: Johnston Center for Performing Arts on the Lincoln College campus
WHEN: 2 pm

Monday, Nov. 19

Leaf pickup in Ward 5
SPONSOR: City of Lincoln
WHO: Ward 5 residents
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Ward 5
WHEN: Beginning at 7 am

Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society meeting
SPONSOR: Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society
WHO: Public invited
DETAILS: Representatives of the Illinois Traction Society will present the history of the Illinois Traction System, the old Interurban.
WHERE: 114 N. Chicago
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Tuesday, Nov. 20

Grief Share
SPONSOR: Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO: People struggling with pain of losing a loved one
DETAILS: Grief Share is a support group for people who are struggling to deal with the pain of losing a loved one. It involves prayer, opportunities to share your grief journey with others who are learning to cope, and a video curriculum of experts who share their knowledge as well as their own experiences with grief. No cost to attend. Fee for optional workbook. For more info, contact Greg Wooten at Lincoln Church of the Nazarene, 732-8362, or call Jefferson Street Christian Church, 732-9294.
WHERE: Jefferson Street Christian Church, Room 208
WHEN: 6:30-8 pm
(13-week series on Tuesday evenings through November)

Wednesday, Nov. 21

Leaf pickup in Ward 1
SPONSOR: City of Lincoln
WHO: Ward 1 residents
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Ward 1
WHEN: Beginning at 7 am

Saturday, Nov. 24

Pride of the Prairie Folk Art and Craft Show
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 8 am-3 pm

Sunday, Nov. 25

Christmas Nativity scenes display
SPONSOR: Charity Guild of St. John United Church of Christ
WHO: Public invited to attend
DETAILS: Celebrate the real meaning of Christmas.
Light refreshments served.
WHERE: St. John UCC Fellowship Hall, Seventh and Maple streets
WHEN: 1-4 pm

Dance Club
SPONSOR: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756
WHO: Public welcome
DETAILS: Featuring the New Delmars
WHERE: Freedom Hall Event Center, 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 6:30-9:30 pm

Monday, Nov. 26

Leaf pickup in Ward 2
SPONSOR: City of Lincoln
WHO: Ward 2 residents
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Ward 2
WHEN: Beginning at 7 am

Tuesday, Nov. 27

Quarter auction
SPONSOR: LifePointe Church of God
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Bring your quarters and come have a lot of fun. Let's work on your holiday shopping together. All proceeds will go to send packages to our troops. Food and drinks available.
WHERE: 601 Pulaski St
WHEN: Doors open to the public at 6 pm; event starts at 6:30

Grief Share
SPONSOR: Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO: People struggling with pain of losing a loved one
DETAILS: Grief Share is a support group for people who are struggling to deal with the pain of losing a loved one. It involves prayer, opportunities to share your grief journey with others who are learning to cope, and a video curriculum of experts who share their knowledge as well as their own experiences with grief. No cost to attend. Fee for optional workbook. For more info, contact Greg Wooten at Lincoln Church of the Nazarene, 732-8362, or call Jefferson Street Christian Church, 732-9294.
WHERE: Jefferson Street Christian Church, Room 208
WHEN: 6:30-8 pm
(Final session in 13-week series)

Wednesday, Nov. 28

Leaf pickup in Ward 3
SPONSOR: City of Lincoln
WHO: Ward 3 residents
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Ward 3
WHEN: Beginning at 7 am

Thursday, Nov. 29

Lincoln Christmas Parade
SPONSORS: Main Street Lincoln and city of Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 5:30 pm

Christmas in the Chapel
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Public
DETAILS: "The Flim-Flam Christmas Man"
(See publicity.)
WHERE: 100 Campus View Drive
WHEN: 7 pm

Friday, Nov. 30

Leaf pickup in Ward 4
SPONSOR: City of Lincoln
WHO: Ward 4 residents
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Ward 4
WHEN: Beginning at 7 am

Christmas in the Chapel
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Public
DETAILS: "The Flim-Flam Christmas Man"
(See publicity.)
WHERE: 100 Campus View Drive
WHEN: 7 pm

 

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