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February 2013


Tuesdays & Wednesdays, Feb. 12-March 27

Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Youth Services Department of Lincoln Public Library 
WHO: Children 6 months-2 years 
DETAILS: Preregistration is required. Call 732-5732 to register. 
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Youth Services Department of Lincoln Public Library 
WHO: Children ages 3 & 4
DETAILS: Preregistration is required. Call 732-5732 to register. 
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Wednesday, Feb. 13

Prayer vigil
SPONSOR: Immanuel Lutheran Church
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Immanuel Lutheran Church sanctuary
WHEN: 9 am-6 pm vigil; service at 7 pm

Ash Wednesday service
SPONSOR: St. John United Church of Christ
WHO: All welcome
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: St. John UCC, 204 Seventh St
WHEN: 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.) (See latest article.) (Dress rehearsal photos)
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

Art and craft class
SPONSOR: Youth Services Department of Lincoln Public Library 
WHO: Children 8-12 years old 
DETAILS: Thursdays, Feb. 14-March 28. Preregistration is required for accurate planning of materials. Call 732-5732 the Monday before each class. 
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 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.) (See latest article.) (Dress rehearsal photos)
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: February topic: "Heart Healthy Fats." ALMH dietitian Jennifer DiPasquale, RD, LD, leads the session, 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, email Jennifer DiPasquale at diabetes@almh.org.or call 217-605-5535.
(See article.)

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.) (See latest article.) (Dress rehearsal photos)
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.
(See article.)
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.) (See latest article.) (Dress rehearsal photos)
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.) (See latest article.) (Dress rehearsal photos)
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 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:
Allen Chapel, 910 Broadway
WHEN: 6 pm

Tuesday, Feb. 19

Meeting of breast cancer support group
SPONSOR: Logan County Breast Cancer Support 
WHO: All cancer survivors and those who love them
DETAILS: Monthly dinner meeting
WHERE: Pizza Hut in Lincoln 
WHEN: 6-7:30 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

Art and craft class
SPONSOR: Youth Services Department of Lincoln Public Library 
WHO: Children 8-12 years old 
DETAILS: Thursdays through March 28. Preregistration is required for accurate planning of materials. Call 732-5732 the Monday before each class. 
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Mayoral forum
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2013/Feb/13/fp_top stories.htm
WHERE: Lincoln College
WHEN: 6:30 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

Convention and fashion show for Black History Month
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Black Student Union
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Afternoon event celebrates black-owned businesses and vendors. Fashion show in the evening.
WHERE: Lincoln Center at Lincoln College
WHEN: Convention 1-3:30 pm, fashion show 7-9 pm

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.
(See article.)
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

Art and craft class
SPONSOR: Youth Services Department of Lincoln Public Library 
WHO: Children 8-12 years old 
DETAILS: Thursdays through March 28. Preregistration is required for accurate planning of materials. Call 732-5732 the Monday before each class. 
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

 

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