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April 2013


Through April 27

Prom dress drive
SPONSORS: Logan County Love, New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe, DonateMyDress.org
WHO: Community
DETAILS: Donate your gently used prom dress.
WHERE: Drop off at New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe, 201 S. Sangamon

Friday, April 19

American Red Cross Illinois Capital Area Chapter Heroes Breakfast
SPONSOR: Bank of Springfield
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Eighth annual American Red Cross Illinois Capital Area Chapter Heroes Breakfast fundraiser. All proceeds from this special event, which honors a group of of central Illinois residents who have done extraordinary things, benefit American Red Cross Local Disaster Relief. Buy your advance tickets by visiting: http://american.redcross.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=103162
WHERE: Crowne Plaza, Springfield, 3000 S. Dirksen, Springfield
WHEN: 8-10 am

"Christian's Hope and Healing"
WHO: Community
DETAILS: Benefit for Christian Adubato's family. Spaghetti dinner and silent auction
(See article.)
WHERE: Jefferson Street Christian Church, 1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Saturday, April 20

Container Herb Gardening class
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Public, by registration
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Craft room at the park district administration building, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 8 am

Elkhart Wildflower Nature Walks
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public, by reservation
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Elkhart Hill. Meet at Birdsong Books & Vintage Shoppe, 111 Gov. Oglesby St., downtown Elkhart.
WHEN: 9 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm and 3 pm

Elkhart Artisan Craft Fair
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.) (See article on gourd artist.)
WHERE: Downtown Elkhart
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

Art exhibition and class
SPONSOR: Dragonfly Art Studio & Gallery
WHO: Public; class by registration
DETAILS: Free exhibit. Class: Painting the Purple Coneflower, watercolor
(See article.)
WHERE: Dragonfly Art Studio & Gallery, 102 Gov. Oglesby St., downtown Elkhart
WHEN: Exhibition and open house, 10 am-4 pm; class, 1-4 pm

Project Sunshine
SPONSOR: Woven Together
WHO: Community
DETAILS: Help breathe new life into the visitation rooms at the Lincoln CYFS, formerly Catholic Charities, by installing carpet, painting, replacing dated furniture, and updating the toys and books. Sign up for a work crew or make a donation. Call 217-445-2018 or go to www.woventogetherlogancounty.org for more information.
WHERE: Center for Youth and Family Solutions, 2100 W. Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm
(Continues in the evenings April 22-25)

Spring for Tea
SPONSOR: Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
DETAILS: 10th anniversary event. Tickets sold in advance, beginning Feb. 1 in the Lincoln Christian Church office. Visit the office, 204 N. McLean, or call Vera Thomas at 732-7618.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center
WHEN: Doors open at 10:45 am; tea served at 11:30 am

Mostaccioli lunch
SPONSOR: Logan County Relay For Life Bosom Buddies team
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Carryout lunch raises funds for Logan County Relay For Life.
(See article.)
WHERE: Jefferson Street Christian Church, 1700 N. Jefferson St.
WHEN: 11 am-1 pm

Dinner for honored alumni of District 27
SPONSOR: Lincoln Elementary School District 27
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: American Legion

3rd Saturday Community Meal
SPONSOR: Logan County Love
WHO: Open to the public 
DETAILS: Free meal provided to the public. Everyone welcome. Bring a friend or come alone and enjoy good company among your neighbors and friends.
WHERE: St. John United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh St.
WHEN: 5-6:30 pm

Lincoln College spring dance concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Fine Arts Department
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Annual Lincoln College spring semester dance concert with Dance Force and jazz class dancers
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, April 21

Elkhart Artisan Craft Fair
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.) (See article on gourd artist.)
WHERE: Downtown Elkhart
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

Talk by Bob McCue on A.H. Bogardus
SPONSOR: Elkhart's "Celebrate Spring!"
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Speaker: Bob McCue on "The Life of Captain A.H. Bogardus." Free. Space limited.
(See article.)
WHERE: Near the Bogardus gravesite, Elkhart Cemetery
WHEN: 1:30-2:30 pm

Lincoln College spring dance concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Fine Arts Department
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Annual Lincoln College spring semester dance concert with Dance Force and jazz class dancers
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 2 pm

Monday, April 22

Fundraiser at Culver's for LCHS Band Boosters
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School Band Boosters
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For customers with a Culver's form to support LCHS Band Boosters, 10 percent of their purchases will go to the band boosters. Forms may be obtained from band students or booster club members, or by contacting Mr. David Swaar at 217-732-4131, ext. 232.
WHERE: Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn
WHEN: 10:30 am-10 pm

Project Sunshine
SPONSOR: Woven Together
WHO: Community
DETAILS: Help breathe new life into the visitation rooms at the Lincoln CYFS, formerly Catholic Charities, by installing carpet, painting, replacing dated furniture, and updating the toys and books. Sign up for a work crew or make a donation. Call 217-445-2018 or go to www.woventogetherlogancounty.org for more information.
WHERE: Center for Youth and Family Solutions, 2100 W. Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: 5-9 pm
(Continues in the evenings through Thursday)

Arts & Crafts Guild meeting
SPONSOR: Logan County Arts & Crafts Guild
WHO: Opened to the public
DETAILS: "Fancy Hats" program
(See article.)
WHERE: 792 Prairie St.
WHEN: 6 pm

Tuesday, April 23

Workforce Readiness Expo
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: Logan County high school seniors, by registration
DETAILS: (See article.)
http://www.lincolnillinois.com/Documents/WRE_Registration_Form.pdf
WHERE: Jefferson Street Christian Church, 1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN: 8 am-1:30 pm

Blood pressure screenings
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free blood pressure screenings are available every Tuesday.
WHERE: Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Gardening program: "Pollinators and Insecticides"
SPONSOR: University of Illinois Extension
WHO: Public, by registration
DETAILS: (See article.) (Register)
WHERE: U of I Extension building, 980 N. Postville Drive
WHEN: 1 pm

Project Sunshine
SPONSOR: Woven Together
WHO: Community
DETAILS: Help breathe new life into the visitation rooms at the Lincoln CYFS, formerly Catholic Charities, by installing carpet, painting, replacing dated furniture, and updating the toys and books. Sign up for a work crew or make a donation. Call 217-445-2018 or go to www.woventogetherlogancounty.org for more information.
WHERE: Center for Youth and Family Solutions, 2100 W. Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: 5-9 pm
(Continues in the evenings through Thursday)

Wednesday, April 24

Christian Women's Conference
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Christian women
DETAILS: Speakers: Nicole Johnson and Dr. Dinelle Frankland.
(See article.) (See publicity.)
WHERE: Earl C Hargrove Chapel Auditorium, Lincoln Christian University, 100 Campus View Drive
WHEN: Registration at 8 am; conference 9 am-4 pm

Breastfeeding support group
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New mothers
DETAILS: Weekly breastfeeding support group. Participants will weigh their babies and have an opportunity to share stories and ask questions of a certified lactation consultant. Bring your lunch.
http://www.almh.org/About-ALMH/News/NewsDetail.aspx?id=306

WHERE: Steinfort B at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: Noon-1:30 pm

Project Sunshine
SPONSOR: Woven Together
WHO: Community
DETAILS: Help breathe new life into the visitation rooms at the Lincoln CYFS, formerly Catholic Charities, by installing carpet, painting, replacing dated furniture, and updating the toys and books. Sign up for a work crew or make a donation. Call 217-445-2018 or go to www.woventogetherlogancounty.org for more information.
WHERE: Center for Youth and Family Solutions, 2100 W. Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: 5-9 pm
(Continues in the evenings through Thursday)

Hartem FFA food drive
SPONSOR: Hartsburg-Emden FFA
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Nonperishable food drive for Logan County Food Pantry. Bags will be delivered to homes on April 23.
(See article.)
WHERE: Hartsburg, Emden
WHEN: Pickup begins at 6 pm

Thursday, April 25

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. For more information or to sign up, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 5158, or sign up online using sponsor code 60177 at www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor ID or a photo ID. 
WHERE: ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive. Registration will be in the Wombacher Room.
WHEN: 11 am-4 pm

Office Professionals Luncheon
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: Office professionals, by reservation
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnillinois.com/Events_OfficeProfessionalsLuncheon.aspx
(See article.)
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit St.
WHEN: 11:30 am-1:30 pm

Project Sunshine
SPONSOR: Woven Together
WHO: Community
DETAILS: Help breathe new life into the visitation rooms at the Lincoln CYFS, formerly Catholic Charities, by installing carpet, painting, replacing dated furniture, and updating the toys and books. Sign up for a work crew or make a donation. Call 217-445-2018 or go to www.woventogetherlogancounty.org for more information.
WHERE: Center for Youth and Family Solutions, 2100 W. Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: 5-9 pm

Meeting on St. Jude Lincoln to Peoria Run
SPONSOR: St. Jude Lincoln to Peoria Run
WHO: Team members and nonmembers
DETAILS: Supply and informational meeting. Anyone is welcome to attend for information, running or if you just want to help a good cause. The team looks forward to welcoming new runners.
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: 6 pm

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

Friday-Saturday, April 26-27

Lincoln College Alumni Reunion
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Lincoln College alumni and friends
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College
WHEN: (See schedule.)

Friday, April 26

Lincoln Junior High School play
SPONSOR: Lincoln Junior High School
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: An adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women"
WHERE: LJHS gym
WHEN: Doors will open at 6:30 pm; performance begins at 7 pm

Spring musical "Follow U -- A Place Where Knowledge and Grace Meet!"
SPONSOR: The C.R.E.W. -- Christ Reflecting Everywhere!
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Gymnasium of Zion Lutheran School, 203 S. Vine, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 7 pm

Jazz concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Lincoln College annual spring jazz concert. Ticket admission.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Saturday, April 27

Bird Watcher Walks
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public, by registration
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Walk on Elkhart Hill. Leave from Birdsong Books & Vintage Shoppe, 111 Gov. Oglesby St., Elkhart
WHEN: 6 am, 9:30 am, 1:30 pm, 5 pm

Elkhart Artisan Craft Fair
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.) (See article on gourd artist.)
WHERE: Downtown Elkhart
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

Art exhibition and class
SPONSOR: Dragonfly Art Studio & Gallery
WHO: Public; class by registration
DETAILS: Free exhibit. Class: Painting the Blue Flag Iris, on glass for a stained-glass look
(See article.)
WHERE: Dragonfly Art Studio & Gallery, 102 Gov. Oglesby St., downtown Elkhart
WHEN: Exhibition and open house, 10 am-4 pm; class, 10 am-noon

Sandwich sale
SPONSOR: Lincoln Emblem Club 433
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Lincoln Emblem Club will host a sandwich sale to support Americanism and the “Wounded Warrior” project.
WHERE: Lincoln IGA
WHEN: 11 am-2 pm

Benefit for "Punk" O'Donoghue
SPONSOR: Family and friends
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth ST.
WHEN: 1 pm-?

Retirement party for Darlene Wick
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Friendship Manor dining room, 925 Primm Road
WHEN: 2-4 pm

Lincoln Junior High School play
SPONSOR: Lincoln Junior High School
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: An adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women"
WHERE: LJHS gym
WHEN: Doors will open at 6:30 pm; performance begins at 7 pm

Concert by Lincoln College Chorale and Chamber Singers
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Tickets at the box office the evening of the concert.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, April 28

Elkhart Artisan Craft Fair
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.) (See article on gourd artist.)
WHERE: Downtown Elkhart
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

Talk by author Holly Labisky
SPONSOR: Elkhart's "Celebrate Spring!"
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Speaker: Holly Labisky, of Champaign, author of "Cemeterying With Hope." Free. Space limited.
(See article.)
WHERE: St. John the Baptist Chapel, Elkhart Cemetery
WHEN: 1:30-2:30 pm

Bill Higdon Memorial Country Music Show
WHO: Public, with tickets
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln College
WHEN: 2 pm

 

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