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November 2012


Friday, Nov. 2

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

Trivia Night
SPONSOR: Lincoln College's Iota Chi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fundraiser for chapter projects. Trivia contest, silent auction, 50-50 drawing, food.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College Meyer-Evans Student Center.
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Saturday, Nov. 3

Home-based business and craft sale
SPONSOR: Chester-East Lincoln Community Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Vendors will have booths for shoppers to browse.
(See article.)
WHERE: CEL school
WHEN: 9 am-1pm

"Make a Difference Day"
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski High School student council
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Mount Pulaski

Chicken dinner
SPONSOR: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756 
WHO: Public welcome 
DETAILS: Post 1756 will host a fundraiser chicken dinner. Other activities for the event are live entertainment, silent auction, 50-50 cash drawing, door prizes and more.
WHERE: 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 4-8 pm

Sunday, Nov. 4

Fall harvest brunch
SPONSOR: Middletown Presbyterian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Menu: bacon, ham, sausage, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, ham and beans and cornbread, sausage gravy and biscuits, breakfast pizza, coffeecakes, desserts, cheese tray, drinks. All you can eat.
(See article.)
WHERE: Middletown Presbyterian Church
WHEN: 10 am-1 pm

Turkey dinner
SPONSOR: Zonta Club of Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For ticket information, call 217-732-4758.
(See article.) (See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Community High School, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 11 am-1:30 pm

Celebration and dance for Logan County veterans
SPONSOR: St. John United Church of Christ Youth Group
WHO: Logan County veterans or any veteran who was deployed from Logan County
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: 5-7:30 pm

Orphan Sunday night of worship and awareness
SPONSOR: Woven Together
WHO: Public
DETAILS: On Nov. 4, thousands of events echo across America and around the globe, all sharing a single goal: that God’s great love for the orphan will find echo in our lives as well. On Orphan Sunday, Christians stand for the orphan. We are a people called to defend the fatherless… to care for the child who has no family… to visit orphans in their distress. Woven Together is hosting a night of worship and awareness and inviting everyone in Logan County to join them.
https://www.facebook.com/events/112111382275248/

WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean
WHEN: 6 pm

Monday, Nov. 5

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

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. To sign up for an appointment, call Alexis to sign up toll-free at 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 5158, or schedule an appointment online using sponsor code 60057 at www.bloodcenterimpact.org. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring a photo ID
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

New member orientation
SPONSOR: Logan County Department of Public Health
WHO: People interested in volunteering for the Logan County Medical Reserve Corps
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Logan County Department of Public Health, 109 Third St.
WHEN: 5 pm

Dr. Dan Freesmeier's health class
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Topic: Natural ways to deal with blood pressure
WHERE: Faith Lutheran Church, 2320 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: 6 pm

Tuesday, Nov. 6

General election
WHO: Registered voters
WHERE: Polling places
WHEN: 6 am-7 pm

"Grab & Go Vote" lunch
SPONSOR: Logan County Democrats
DETAILS: Serving hot dogs, chips and drink for a donation, to encourage people to stop by on their way to the polls to vote.
WHERE: Democratic headquarters, 503 Woodlawn Ave.
WHEN: 11 am-2 pm

Lunch and Learn
SPONSOR: Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland
WHO: Informal caregivers of older adults
DETAILS: Presentation on rights of residents in long-term care facilities
(See article.)
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 501 Pulaski St.
WHEN: Noon-1 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)

First meeting of Logan Art Association
SPONSOR: Logan Art Association
WHO: Open to anyone 18 years of age and older who is interested in any kind of art
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Art Institute, 112 N. McLean St.
WHEN: 7 pm

Wednesday, Nov. 7

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

Turkey supper and bazaar
SPONSOR: San Jose United Methodist Women
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: San Jose United Methodist Church, 601 S. First St., San Jose
WHEN: 4-7 pm

Thursday, Nov. 8

USO dance
SPONSOR: Healthy Communities Partnership
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free for seniors and veterans of all ages. Fee per person or couple for others.
WHERE: American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: 6-8 pm

Ye Olde Madrigal Dinner
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School Choir
WHO: Public. Ticket admission.
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Maple Club
WHEN: Doors open at 6 pm; performance at 6:30 pm

Friday, Nov. 9

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

'Christmas According to Hollywood'
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Wild Hare Cafe, Elkhart
WHEN: 5:30 pm

Ye Olde Madrigal Dinner
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School Choir
WHO: Public. Ticket admission.
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Maple Club
WHEN: Doors open at 6 pm; performance at 6:30 pm

Saturday, Nov. 10

Electronics recycling collection
SPONSOR: Logan County Habitat for Humanity
WHO: Open to public
DETAILS: Year-round electronics recycling on the second Saturday of each month. For more information, contact the Logan County Habitat for Humanity office at 732-6412 or visit http://habitatlogan.org/.
WHERE: Habitat warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Christian Village Fall Festival
SPONSOR: The Christian Village
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.) (See publicity.)
WHERE: 1507 Seventh St.
WHEN: 9 am-2 pm; live music 11 am-1 pm; lunch 11 am-2 pm

Sunday, Nov. 11

Veterans Day ceremony
SPONSOR: Cronin Brothers Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756
WHO: Public welcome
DETAILS: Ham and beans will be available after the ceremony.
WHERE: 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 1 pm

Ye Olde Madrigal Dinner
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School Choir
WHO: Public. Ticket admission.
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Maple Club
WHEN: Doors open at 2 pm; performance at 2:30 pm

Program by First Impressions
SPONSOR: Delavan Community Woman's Club
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Men and women invited. A large turnout is expected, so get tickets early. Cost is not expensive.
WHERE: Corner of Fifth and Locust streets, Delavan
WHEN: 2 pm

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

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. 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

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 for an appointment, call the CICBC Donor Center at 217-241-7550, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 158, or sign up through www.cicbc.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: Elkhart Christian Church
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. To sign up for an appointment, call the CICBC Donor Center at 217-241-7550, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 158, or sign up through www.cicbc.org. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring a photo ID
WHERE: Elkhart Christian Church, 113 S. Gillett, Elkhart
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Family Reading Night
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Readers' Theater group will perform.
(See information in "Library notes.")
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

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.
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.
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

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

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

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

 

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