Atlanta Methodist social, Class of '88, pistol class, Safe Ride, blood drives, Latham United Methodist sale

[August 03, 2013]  Atlanta United Methodist Church ice cream social

ATLANTA -- The annual ice cream social at the Atlanta United Methodist Church will be on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. Hot chicken sandwiches, ham sandwiches, chips, a variety of ice cream, and homemade pies and cakes will be on the menu.

A freewill donation will be accepted.

The church is at the corner of Race and Second streets in Atlanta and is handicapped-accessible.

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Class of 1988 reunion

The Lincoln Community High School Class of 1988 will have its 25th anniversary reunion Saturday, Aug. 24, at American Legion Post 263.

A social hour will begin at 6:15 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m., a trivia event and music. There is an open invitation to the classes of 1987 and 1989 to join the group at 9 p.m.

The evening will include a 50-50 drawing.

The cost is $30 per person plus $15 for an optional class photo to be taken between 5 and 6 p.m.

Make checks payable to Class of 1988 and send as soon as possible to Robin Cook, 2429 Rosswood Lane, Arnold, MO 63010.

For more information, contact [e-mail].

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Big Oak Hunting Paradise hosts ladies-only Basic Pistol Course on Sunday

Big Oak Hunting Paradise outside of Lincoln and Pistol Prep Academy will host an NRA Basic Pistol Course for ladies only on Aug. 4 and on Aug. 10 for both men and women. The course will be taught by Annette Chapman, a local NRA-certified instructor, and will cover the basics of safe gun handling and shooting.

The course emphasizes the safe and proper handling and use of pistols. Participants will learn about firearm safety, parts and operation, shooting fundamentals, care and cleaning, storage options, selection, and more.

Register at www.pistolprepacademy.com.

For additional details on the course, call Annette at 309-830-7182 or email [e-mail].

For ongoing hints and tips on safe gun handling as well as updates on Illinois concealed carry as details are finalized, you may also "like" Pistol Prep Academy on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pistolprepacademy.

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Safe Ride service available for Logan County Fair weekend

The Healthy Communities Partnership is encouraging those who celebrate at the beer tent to call for a free ride home during the Logan County Fair this weekend.

On Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 and 3, Safe Ride will be available in Lincoln to those who need it.

Safe Ride is a free ride home sponsored by the Healthy Communities Partnership.

"Safe Ride helps to keep our streets safer on nights when children and families are more likely to be celebrating away from home. Our hope is that the community will remember that the service is available and use it when necessary," said Angela Stoltzenburg, Healthy Communities Partnership manager.

Safe Ride will also be available during the Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival, Labor Day weekend, the night before Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

To receive a free ride home within the city limits on any of these nights, call the cab company, A Green Cab, at 732-8294.

Healthy Communities Partnership is a collaborative organization comprised of dozens of community agencies. It is supported by the Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation. For more information and updates, individuals should "like" Healthy Communities Partnership on Facebook.

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Upcoming Logan County blood drives

To help ensure an adequate blood supply for the region, the Central Illinois Community Blood Center is offering several opportunities to donate blood in Logan County in early August.

• Monday, Aug 5, noon-6 p.m.
  Lincoln Masonic Center
  2022 N. Kickapoo, Lincoln

• Friday, Aug. 9, 9 a.m.-noon
  Farmers Bank
  130 S. Washington, Mount Pulaski

• Saturday, Aug. 10, 8:30 a.m.-noon
  Town and Country Bank
  303 Pulaski, Lincoln

For your convenience, call Alexis toll-free at 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 5158, to sign up or schedule an appointment online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org. Walk-ins are also welcome and truly appreciated.

Central Illinois Community Blood Center, a not-for-profit organization, is the provider of lifesaving blood for 14 hospitals throughout central Illinois, including Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln and Memorial Medical Center and St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. CICBC is a division of the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, which collects over 180,000 units of blood annually and serves 87 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin.

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Latham United Methodist Church garage sale

LATHAM -- The Latham United Methodist Church will host a huge garage sale Aug. 1-3. The times are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 1-2, and 8-noon Saturday, Aug. 3.

There are more than 50 coats priced to go. Lots of petite sizes are available. Many items are 25 cents and 50 cents. On Saturday, there will be a buck-a-bag sale.

Lunch will be available on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 1 and 2.

The church is at 241 Walnut St. in Latham.

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