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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 dresses at New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe, 201 S. Sangamon

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

Square Talk
SPONSOR: Main Street Lincoln and Jacy Group
WHO: Business owners
DETAILS: Topic: Retail Visioning -- How do you stack up?
(See article.)
WHEN: 11:30 am-1 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: (See article.) (See publicity.)
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

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Saturdays 7 am-noon, Wednesdays 3-6 pm, April 27-Oct. 26
http://www.lincolnfarmersmarket.org/
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 7 am-noon

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

Spring and summer adult clothes giveaway
SPONSOR: Open Arms Christian Fellowship
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For more information, check www.oacflincoln.com or call the church office at 217-732-4800.
WHERE: Open Arms Christian Fellowship, 311 Broadway
WHEN: 11 am-2 pm

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.) (See publicity.)
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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