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February 2013


Monday, Feb. 4

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Lincoln Elks Lodge 
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. Call Alexis to sign up 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. Bring donor ID or a photo ID. 
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

Habitat night at Culver's
SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Habitat receives 10 percent of the food sales at Culver's from 5 to 8 pm.
WHERE: Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Dr. Dan's health class
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Monthly class by Dr. Dan Freesmeier on first Monday. Topic: "The Importance of Fish Oils."
WHERE:
Faith Lutheran Church
WHEN: 6 pm

Tuesday, Feb. 5

Fundraiser for new Abraham Lincoln statue
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Statue Committee
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Statue committee will serve Mary Todd Lincoln's cake and Culver's will serve old-fashioned vanilla yogurt.
(See article.)
WHERE: Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Wednesday, Feb. 6

Woven Together night at Culver's
SPONSOR: Woven Together
WHO: Public, hungry people, lovers of justice
DETAILS: Woven Together receives 10 percent of the food sales at Culver's from 5 to 8 pm. Proceeds will go to help Justin and Ren Anweiler with the upfront cost of adoption Get a reminder by joining FB event.
WHERE: Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Thursday, Feb. 7

Mount Pulaski Rotary lunch
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Rotary Club
WHO: Approved, dues-paying members
DETAILS: Weekly lunch
(More information)
WHERE: Buff's Restaurant on the Mount Pulaski square 
WHEN: Noon-1 pm

Friday, Feb. 8

Behind the Scenes program with Casey Childs
SPONSOR: Atlanta Public Library program sponsored by Atlanta National Bank and the city of Atlanta
WHO: Public. Ticket admission.
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: North Greens Golf Course Community Room, Atlanta
WHEN: Reception at 6:30 pm; presentation at 7 pm

Saturday, Feb. 9

Workshop: jewelry from utensils
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District with Logan County Art Association
WHO: Everyone
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Celebration of Abraham Lincoln's birthday
SPONSORS: Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation, Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County, Tomlinson Trust
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Portrayal of William Herndon, Abraham Lincoln's law partner, by Brian "Fox" Ellis at 11 am. Activities for children, 1-3:30 pm.
(See article.) (See latest article.)
WHERE: Mount Pulaski Courthouse
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

Chicken noodle luncheon
SPONSOR: Logan County Animal Rescue
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fundraiser luncheon. Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, lettuce salad, roll, drink, and dessert. To-go orders available. For advance tickets, call 217-735-2105.
(See article.)
WHERE: Friendship Manor, 925 Primm Road
WHEN: 11 am-2 pm

Birthday celebration for Abe Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.) (See article.)
WHERE: Postville Courthouse, 914 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon-5 pm

Mardi Gras party
SPONSORS: State Bank of Lincoln, Gehlbach Law Office, Springfield Clinic, Peasley Funeral Home, Sheley Trucking, Joe Ryan Country Financial, Pro Tap, Circuit Clerk Mary Kelley and County Treasurer Vicki Dugan
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Authentic New Orleans-style food. Music by Patti Deener Band. Tickets per couple or individual.
WHERE: Knights of Columbus, 217 Limit
WHEN: 6-10 pm. Social hour at 6 pm. Dinner served at 7 pm.

Sunday, Feb. 10

Pancake and sausage breakfast
SPONSOR: St. John's Lutheran Church, Hartsburg
WHO: Everyone is welcome
DETAILS: Pancake and sausage breakfast after church. Join in the 9 am service and stay for pancakes and sausage.
WHERE: St. John's Lutheran Church, Hartsburg
WHEN: 10:30 am to noon

Spaghetti dinner
SPONSOR: Logan County 4-H Foundation
WHO: Public
DETAILS: 15th annual dinner. By donation. Silent auction.
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit
WHEN: 11 am-1:30 pm

Sweetheart Dance
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Ages 3-12 with parent
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Ballroom, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 1:30-3:30 pm'

Monday, Feb. 11

Guest speaker: Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Rotary Club
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Buff's Restaurant, west side of Mount Pulaski square
WHEN: Noon

Tuesday, Feb. 12

Writing club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Writer's Club
WHO: All welcome
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Alumni Room, Lincoln College student center
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Wednesday, Feb. 13

Play: "The Trojan Women"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Lincoln College actors will perform "The Trojan Women," by Euripides, adapted by Arthur J. Beer.
(See article.)
WHERE: Johnston Center for Performing Arts on the Lincoln College campus 
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Thursday, Feb. 14

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Hopedale Medical Complex
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. For more information or to sign up, call CICBC at 217-241-7550 or 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 5158, or sign up through www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor ID or a photo ID. 
WHERE: Wellness Center gym, 222 NW Grove St., Hopedale
WHEN: Noon-5 pm

Mount Pulaski Rotary lunch
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Rotary Club
WHO: Approved, dues-paying members
DETAILS: Weekly lunch
(More information)
WHERE: Buff's Restaurant on the Mount Pulaski square 
WHEN: Noon-1 pm

Opening of "It's All About Love!" exhibit
SPONSOR: Logan County Art Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Opening reception for new art exhibit.
(See article.) (See postcard.)
WHERE: Lincoln Art Institute, 112 S. McLean
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Play: "The Trojan Women"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Lincoln College actors will perform "The Trojan Women," by Euripides, adapted by Arthur J. Beer.
(See article.)
WHERE: Johnston Center for Performing Arts on the Lincoln College campus 
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Friday, Feb. 15

Diabetes-related health session
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: ALMH dietitian Jennifer DiPasquale, RD, LD, leads the group, providing nutrition education and diabetes-related general health information. This is open to all ages with all types of diabetes and their support teams. For more information, call Jennifer DiPasquale at 217-605-5535 or email her at diabetes@almh.org.
WHERE: ALMH, Wombacher Room
WHEN: 11 am-noon

Fish fry
SPONSOR: Members of Alpha Delta Kappa sorority
WHO: Public invited
DETAILS: Menu: fish, scalloped potatoes, green beans, applesauce, bread, desserts and beverages.
Proceeds from the event assist teacher scholarships and other projects in Logan and DeWitt counties.
WHERE: St. John's Parish Hall, 514 N. Monroe, Clinton
WHEN: 5-7 pm

Play: "The Trojan Women"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Lincoln College actors will perform "The Trojan Women," by Euripides, adapted by Arthur J. Beer.
(See article.)
WHERE: Johnston Center for Performing Arts on the Lincoln College campus 
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Saturday, Feb. 16

Chili and vegetable soup lunch
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Hot dog meal also available. Contact Marsha Brown, 217-735-2108, to purchase tickets or help sell tickets.
WHERE: Friendship Manor, 925 Primm Road
WHEN: 11 am-2 pm

Bowling for Books fundraiser
SPONSORS: Mattingly Automotive, Kitty Cat Crafts
WHO: Registered teams
DETAILS: Atlanta Public Library fundraiser.
(See article.)
WHERE: Red Wing Bowl, Atlanta
WHEN: 3:30, 6:30 and 9 pm

3rd Saturday Community Meal
SPONSOR: Logan County Love
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Free meal provided to the public. Everyone welcome.
WHERE: St. John United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh St.
WHEN: 5-6:30 pm

Play: "The Trojan Women"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Lincoln College actors will perform "The Trojan Women," by Euripides, adapted by Arthur J. Beer.
(See article.)
WHERE: Johnston Center for Performing Arts on the Lincoln College campus 
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, Feb. 17

Prenatal class
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Expectant parents
DETAILS: Call the ALMH Obstetrics Department to register for this FREE class: 217-605-5231. 
WHERE: ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive, Steinfort A
WHEN: 1-4 pm

Play: "The Trojan Women"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Lincoln College actors will perform "The Trojan Women," by Euripides, adapted by Arthur J. Beer.
(See article.)
WHERE: Johnston Center for Performing Arts on the Lincoln College campus 
WHEN: 2 pm

Monday, Feb. 18

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. For more information or to sign up, call CICBC at 217-241-7550 or 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 5158, or sign up through www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor ID or a photo ID. 
WHERE: Student center, 900 N. Ottawa
WHEN: 10:30 am-3:30 pm

Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society meeting
SPONSOR: Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society
DETAILS: Black History Month program involving historic Allen Chapel
(See article.)
WHERE: 114 N. Chicago St.
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Thursday, Feb. 21

Mount Pulaski Rotary lunch
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Rotary Club
WHO: Approved, dues-paying members
DETAILS: Weekly lunch
(More information)
WHERE: Buff's Restaurant on the Mount Pulaski square 
WHEN: Noon-1 pm

Friday, Feb. 22

Fish fry
SPONSOR: Members of Alpha Delta Kappa sorority
WHO: Public invited
DETAILS: Menu: fish, scalloped potatoes, green beans, applesauce, bread, desserts and beverages.
Proceeds from the event assist teacher scholarships and other projects in Logan and DeWitt counties.
WHERE: St. John's Parish Hall, 514 N. Monroe, Clinton
WHEN: 5-7 pm

Saturday, Feb. 23

Health workshop
SPONSORS: Healthy Communities Partnership, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, ALMH Auxiliary, Health Resources and Services Administration, and Memorial Physician Services
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Join us to learn more about how you can "Take Care of the Heart of Your Family!" Sixty-six percent of Logan County residents are overweight or obese. Being overweight increases the chance for many health issues, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. You'll hear from Christopher Rivera, M.D., from Memorial Physician Services about cardiovascular disease, learn weight management tips from nurse practitioner Kat Tucholke from Memorial Physician Services, get tips for packing a healthy lunch for you and your family from registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Jennifer DiPasquale from ALMH, and learn about how to create an active family lifestyle from Todd Mourning, doctor of physical therapy from ALMH. You'll also have an opportunity for a FREE body fat and blood pressure screening. All participants will be entered to win an iPad, and the first 125 participants will receive a free T-shirt. Questions? Call 217-605-5008.
(See article.)

WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 8:30-11:15 am

Jazz concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Jazz Studies
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Joint concert with the Lincoln College Jazz Ensemble and the Pekin High School Jazz Band. Free.
WHERE: Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 7 pm

Monday, Feb. 25

Relay For Life meeting
SPONSOR: Relay For Life of Logan County
WHO: Anyone interested
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Tuesday, Feb. 26

Lincoln consolidated Republican primary
WHO: Registered voters
DETAILS: (See notice.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church Youth Center, Delavan and Hamilton streets
(One polling place for all city precincts for this consolidated Republican primary)

WHEN: 6 am-7 pm

Thursday, Feb. 28

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 CICBC at 217-241-7550 or 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 5158, or sign up through www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor ID or a photo ID. 
WHERE: ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 11 am-4 pm

Mount Pulaski Rotary lunch
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Rotary Club
WHO: Approved, dues-paying members
DETAILS: Weekly lunch
(More information)
WHERE: Buff's Restaurant on the Mount Pulaski square 
WHEN: Noon-1 pm

 

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