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October 2012


Tuesday, Oct. 16

Book sale and Gold Refinery
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fundraiser to benefit ALMH programs. Books and gift items for sale. Cash paid for unwanted jewelry and coins.
(See article.)
WHERE: ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive. Book sale in Steinfort Conference Center. Gold Refinery outside the Woods Café.
WHEN: 6:30 am to 3 pm
(Continued from Monday)

Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Space is limited in each class. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to register. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 3 and 4 
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Rummage sale
SPONSOR: Jefferson School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: School garden, Sixth and Adams
WHEN: 3:30-6 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)

Wednesday, Oct. 17

Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Space is limited in each class. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to register. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 3 and 4 
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Local vendors with locally grown produce, baked goods, rag rugs, homemade dog biscuits, hand-sewn items, wood signs, jams and jellies, plants. 
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Thursday, Oct. 18

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital 
WHO: Open to the public 
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center is the sole provider of blood products to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. To make an appointment, contact the CICBC Donor Center at 217-241-7550; call Alexis to sign up toll-free at 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 5158; or schedule an appointment online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org, using sponsor code 60177. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring photo ID.
WHERE: Bloodmobile at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 11 am-4 pm

Lincoln Woman's Club luncheon
SPONSOR: Lincoln Woman's Club
WHO: Lincoln Woman's Club members
DETAILS: (See announcement.)
WHERE: 230 N. McLean
WHEN: Noon

Art and craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS: Register starting Monday the week of each class. Classes continue on Thursdays through Oct. 25. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Harvest soup supper
SPONSOR: Zion Lutheran Church Ladies Aid, with Thrivent Financial
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Zion's Christian Education Building, 205 Pulaski
WHEN: 4:30-6:30 pm

LCHS College and Career Night
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: Students and parents from LCHS, Greenview, Hartsburg-Emden, Illini Central, Olympia, Mount Pulaski and Williamsville
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: LCHS, 1000 Primm Road. College fair in cafeteria.
WHEN: 6-7:30 pm

Friday, Oct. 19

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 Jaycees Haunted House
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN: 7-11 pm

MC Limits/NH-M Mustang Comedy Night
SPONSORS: NH-M Community Supports Education, Mason City Limits Comedy Club 
WHO: Community
DETAILS: New Holland-Middletown District 88 community members are working together to raise funds to purchase computers to be used by the K-8 students. Mason City Limits Comedy Club in Mason City has partnered with the group for a fundraising event. MC Limits is donating half of the ticket price for participants who attend to the NH-M group. Participants must call to make reservations and mention the NH-M comedy fundraiser. Phone number for MC Limits is 217-482-5233. For updates and more information, visit the Facebook page for NH-M Community Supports Education.
WHERE: 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City
WHEN: 8 pm
(Show on Saturday night also)

Saturday, Oct. 20

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Local vendors with locally grown produce, baked goods, rag rugs, homemade dog biscuits, hand-sewn items, wood signs, jams and jellies, plants. 
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Family Fun Run
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Registered participants
DETAILS: 5K run and two-mile walk
http://www.lincolnparkdistrict.com/Programs/All-Ages/Fall-Family-Fun-Run
(See article.)
WHERE: Starts and ends at 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 7:30 am registration, 9 am start

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, plants, baked goods and crafts
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

4-H Find Out Party
SPONSOR: Logan County University of Illinois Extension
WHO: Ages 8-12
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: U of I Extension building, northwest corner of fairgrounds
WHEN: 10 am-noon

Winter wear giveaway
SPONSOR: Atlanta United Methodist Women
WHO: Families in need
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Basement of Atlanta United Methodist Church, Second and Race streets, Atlanta
WHEN: 10 am-noon

Germanfest
SPONSOR: St. John United Church of Christ
WHO: Public
DETAILS: German meal and hot dog meal. Alley Kats Band.
(See article.) (See publicity.)
WHERE: St. John Church Fellowship Hall, with parking at the corner of Maple and Eighth
WHEN: 11 am-3 pm

Vonderlieth Autumn Garden Party
SPONSOR: Vonderlieth Living Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Music, antique cars, food, drinks, door prizes.
(See publicity.)
WHERE: Vonderlieth Memory Garden and Activity Room, 1120 N. Topper Drive, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 2-4 pm

Ghost Walk at the Ghost Bridge
DETAILS: Second annual event with Timeless Presentations.
www.timelesspresentations.com
WHEN: 2:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 8:30 pm

Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN: Kids' matinee 6-7 pm; regular hours 7-11 pm

MC Limits/NH-M Mustang Comedy Night
SPONSORS: NH-M Community Supports Education, Mason City Limits Comedy Club 
WHO: Community
DETAILS: New Holland-Middletown District 88 community members are working together to raise funds to purchase computers to be used by the K-8 students. Mason City Limits Comedy Club in Mason City has partnered with the group for a fundraising event. MC Limits is donating half of the ticket price for participants who attend to the NH-M group. Participants must call to make reservations and mention the NH-M comedy fundraiser. Phone number for MC Limits is 217-482-5233. For updates and more information, visit the Facebook page for NH-M Community Supports Education.
WHERE: 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City
WHEN: 8 pm
(Show on Friday night also)

Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 22-23

Illinois State MInisters' Retreat
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Christian church ministers
DETAILS: Two-day retreat featuring guest speakers, Bible exposition, workshops and worship opportunities. The theme is "Ministry for the Long Haul." Featured speaker: Mike Baker, senior minister at Eastview Christian Church, Normal. Closing session with Ben Merold, retired senior minister at Harvester Christian Church and preacher-at-large in St. Charles. For more information on retreat leaders, workshops, registration, scholarships and hotel accommodations, visit http://www.lincolnchristian.edu/#article-12.
WHERE: Lincoln Christian University, Restoration Hall
WHEN: 3 pm Monday to 2 pm Tuesday

Monday, Oct. 22

"Meet and greet" coffee chat
SPONSOR: Vonderlieth Living Center and Harbor Light Hospice
WHO: Community
DETAILS: Coffee, juice and cinnamon rolls provided. For more information, call Harbor Light Hospice, 217-875-4395.
WHERE: Buff’s Family Restaurant, 102 S. Washington, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 9-11 am

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS: Mondays, Sept. 17-Oct. 29. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to register. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Tuesday, Oct. 23

Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Space is limited in each class. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to register. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 3 and 4 
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

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, Oct. 24

Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Space is limited in each class. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to register. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 3 and 4 
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Local vendors with locally grown produce, baked goods, rag rugs, homemade dog biscuits, hand-sewn items, wood signs, jams and jellies, plants. 
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Presentation and book signing by Guy Fraker
HOST: Lincoln Heritage Museum
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Presentation and book signing by Guy Fraker, author of "Lincoln's Ladder to the Presidency: The Eighth Judicial Circuit."
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Heritage Museum, Lincoln College campus
WHEN: 7 pm

"Our Town"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Theatre Department 
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Call 800-569-0556, ext. 280, for prices and tickets. Special rates for students and seniors.
(See article.)

WHERE: Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Thursday, Oct. 25

Art and craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS: Last session in fall series. Register starting Monday the week of each class.  Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Pork and dressing meal
SPONSOR: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756 Ladies Auxiliary
WHO: Public welcome
DETAILS: Pork and dressing served with mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, roll, and dessert. Carryouts available -- call 217-737-9590.
WHERE: 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 4-6:30 pm

"Our Town"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Theatre Department 
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Call 800-569-0556, ext. 280, for prices and tickets. Special rates for students and seniors.
(See article.)

WHERE: Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Friday, Oct. 26

Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN: 7-11 pm

"Our Town"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Theatre Department 
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Call 800-569-0556, ext. 280, for prices and tickets. Special rates for students and seniors.
(See article.)

WHERE: Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Saturday, Oct. 27

Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
SPONSOR: Harvest of Talents for World Hunger Ministry
WHO: Public
DETAILS: 29th annual event. Crafts, food, handmade items, Harvest Run, auctions. Proceeds to International Disaster Emergency Service.
(See article.) (See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean
WHEN: Doors open at 7 am. Harvest Auction at 2 pm.

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Local vendors with locally grown produce, baked goods, rag rugs, homemade dog biscuits, hand-sewn items, wood signs, jams and jellies, plants. 
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, plants, baked goods and crafts
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

New Holland Community Center garage sale, flea market, food and activities
SPONSOR: New Holland Community Center Steering Committee
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Garage sale and flea market. Kids' activities including crafts, games, kiddie tractor pulls and kids' costume contest. Quarter auction. Bingo. Breakfast by New Holland-Middletown Boy Scouts and lunch by New Holland Fire Department.
WHERE: New Holland Community Center 
WHEN: 8 am-3 pm

Harvest Run
HOST: Lincoln Area YMCA, with local business sponsors
WHO: Registered participants 18 years old and up
DETAILS: 5K run and one-mile fun run-walk. For more information, visit http://www.lincolnymca.org/Healthy-Living.aspx and click on "Harvest Run."
WHERE: Starts at corner of Pekin and Hamilton streets
WHEN: 8:30 am

Halloween on the Square
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District, Main Street Lincoln, city of Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Children can treat-or-treat with mayor, parade in costume afterward and get treats from car trunks. Chili served 4:30-7 pm at Farm Bureau building to benefit food pantries.
(See article.)
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 3-7 pm

Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN: Kids' matinee 6-7 pm; regular hours 7-11 pm

"Our Town"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Theatre Department 
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Call 800-569-0556, ext. 280, for prices and tickets. Special rates for students and seniors.
(See article.)

WHERE: Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, Oct. 28

"Our Town"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Theatre Department 
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Call 800-569-0556, ext. 280, for prices and tickets. Special rates for students and seniors.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 2 pm

Monday, Oct. 29

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS: Mondays, Sept. 17-Oct. 29. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to register. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN: 7-10 pm

Tuesday, Oct. 30

Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Space is limited in each class. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to register. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 3 and 4 
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Trick-or-treat at Maple Ridge
SPONSOR: Maple Ridge Care Centre
WHO: Youngsters
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: 2202 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: 5-6:30 pm

Halloween FunFest
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Youngsters
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnparkdistrict.com/Special-Events/Halloween-FunFest
(See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Park District SportsCenter, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 6:30-8:30 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)

Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN: 7-10 pm

Wednesday, Oct. 31

Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Space is limited in each class. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to register. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 3 and 4 
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN: 7-10 pm

 

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