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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

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

Elkhart's "Celebrate Spring!"
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Downtown Elkhart and Elkhart Hill
WHEN: See www.explorelogancounty.com/ElkhartIL.

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

Disposal of bulky household items
SPONSOR: Area Disposal Service
WHO: Lincoln residents west of Union Street
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds
Enter from Short 11th Street.
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's "Celebrate Spring!"
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Downtown Elkhart and Elkhart Hill
WHEN: See www.explorelogancounty.com/ElkhartIL.

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

Monday, April 29

Wine-tasting
SPONSOR: Young Professionals Network of Logan County
WHO: Chamber members and prospective members of the Young Professionals Network
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Integrity Data, 125 N. Kickapoo.
WHEN: 6:30 pm

 

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