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June 2013


Friday-Sunday, June 7-9

Route 66 Garage Sale
HOSTED BY: Logan County Outreach and Lincoln Printers
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: VFW, 915 Fifth St. (see details); The Mill, 738 S. Washington St.; and throughout Lincoln
WHEN: 7 am-dusk

Back to our "Routes" motor tour
SPONSOR: Route 66 Association of Illinois
WHO: Everyone invited
DETAILS: http://il66assoc.org/content/motor-tour-2013-back-our-%E2%80%9Croutes%E2%80%9D
(See article.)
WHERE: Plainfield to Litchfield; in Lincoln Saturday-Sunday

Friday, June 7

Route 66 Garage Sale
SPONSOR: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756 
WHO: Public welcome
DETAILS: Vendors at the VFW will be inside, upstairs, and outside in the parking lot.
WHERE: 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 8 am-4:30 pm
(Continues Saturday and Sunday)

St. John UCC Route 66 Garage Sale
SPONSOR: St. John United Church of Christ
WHO: Public
DETAILS: All proceeds will go to a mission project organized by Silas Tockey of the church.
WHERE: St. John UCC bus barn, on the alley behind the church, off Eighth and Maple streets
WHEN: 3-7 pm
(Continued Saturday)

Golf outing
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: Golf and dinner by reservation. Band concert open to the public with a cover charge.
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnillinois.com/documents/2013%20Golf%20Outing%20Form.pdf
For more information, contact the chamber at 217-735-2385 or chamber@lincolnillinois.com. Register online for golf outing at chamber@lincolnillinois.com.
WHERE: Lincoln Elks Country Club
WHEN: 11:30 am-12:15 pm golf registration with sack lunch
12:30 pm shotgun start for golf scramble
5 pm dinner, golf prizes, socializing
8 pm live music, The Shake, by the pool (free to golfers, open to public with a cover charge)

Route 66 Musical Picnic
SPONSOR: Logan County Outreach
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: Noon-8 pm

Saturday, June 8

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

Elkhart Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: West side of Horsefeathers, Elkhart
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Route 66 Garage Sale
SPONSOR: VFW Post 1756 
WHO: Public welcome
DETAILS: Vendors at the VFW will be inside, upstairs, and outside in the parking lot.
WHERE: 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 8 am-4:30 pm
(Continues Sunday)

St. John UCC Route 66 Garage Sale
SPONSOR: St. John United Church of Christ
WHO: Public
DETAILS: All proceeds will go to a mission project organized by Silas Tockey of the church.
WHERE: St. John UCC bus barn, on the alley behind the church, off Eighth and Maple streets
WHEN: 8 am-1 pm
(Continued from Friday)

Cruise into Main Street 5K & Health Expo
SPONSOR: Main Street Lincoln
WHO: Public and registered runners
DETAILS: http://www.mainstreetlincolnevents.com/events/cruise-into-main-street-5k-and-health-expo/race-information
(See article.)
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 5K starts at 9 am

Electronics recycling collection
SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Habitat for Humanity warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Glass recycling collection
SPONSORS: Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Woman's Club, Verallia Saint-Gobain Containers and Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds. Use Main Gate entrance, off Postville Drive. 
WHEN: 9 am-noon
(
Second Saturday of each month from May through October)

Nathan Turner Memorial Fishing Derby
SPONSOR: Lincoln Police Department D.A.R.E. program
WHO: Children and parents
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Hickory Lane Campground, near Atlanta
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Atlanta Rt. 66 EV Cruise-In
SPONSOR: Atlanta Betterment Fund
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.) (See publicity.)
WHERE: Downtown Atlanta
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

The Mill 2nd Saturday Flea Market
SPONSOR: Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: The Mill, 738 S. Washington St.
WHEN: 10 am-5 pm

Meeting of Logan County Democrats
SPONSOR: Logan County Democrats
WHO: Democrats in Logan County
DETAILS: All Logan County Democrats are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.
WHERE: Pegram Room, downstairs at the Lincoln Public Library
WHEN: 10 am

Rib-eye and pork chop sandwich sale
SPONSORS: Logan Lanes Youth Bowling and Lincoln IGA
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Rib-eye and pork chop sandwich sale raising funds for Logan Lanes Youth Bowling program.
WHERE: Logan Lanes, 1700 Fifth St.
WHEN: Starting at 11 am

Art 'Pick-N-Pay'
SPONSOR: Logan County Arts
WHO: Public and local artists
DETAILS: Local artists from Logan County will offer original works of art. Pick what you want and pay what you want. All proceeds go to Logan County Arts for continuing efforts to share the beauty and cultivate the appreciation of the arts in Logan County.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Art Institute, 112 S. McLean
WHEN: 11 am until the music stops on the square
Stop by early, as doors will open at 10 am for previewing.

St. Jude Lincoln to Peoria fundraiser at Logan Lanes
SPONSOR: St. Jude Lincoln to Peoria  Run
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Bowling for 99 cents per game, noon to 5 pm. Bags tournament at 1:30 pm, with registration starting at 12:30. Scotch doubles tournament at 7 pm, with registration starting at 6:30. Entertainment by The Shake band from 8 pm to midnight.
(See article.)
WHERE: Logan Lanes, 1700 Fifth St.
WHEN: Afternoon and evening

New Holland Cruise-In
SPONSOR: New Holland Firemen
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Downtown New Holland
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Route 66 Hall of Fame Banquet
SPONSOR: Route 66 Association of Illinois
WHO: By registration
DETAILS: http://il66assoc.org/files/Motor%20Tour%20Registration%20Form_Layout%201_1.pdf
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College
WHEN: Doors open at 6:30 pm; banquet at 7

Hartsburg-Emden High School Alumni Banquet
SPONSOR: Hartsburg-Emden Alumni Association
WHO: Hartsburg-Emden High School alumni
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit St.
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Sunday, June 9

Running group
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Running Club
WHO: Runners
DETAILS: The group meets at Postville Park on Sunday mornings. All ages, paces and ability levels are welcome. More information available at runninglincoln.webs.com.
WHERE: Meet at Postville Park, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 am

Route 66 Garage Sale
SPONSOR: VFW Post 1756 
WHO: Public welcome
DETAILS: Vendors at the VFW will be inside, upstairs, and outside in the parking lot.
WHERE: 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 8 am-4:30 pm

Monday-Friday, June 10-14

Vacation Bible School
SPONSOR: Faith Lutheran Church
WHO: Children
DETAILS: This year's theme is “Camp Kingdom Rock -- Where Kids Stand Strong for God." Registration forms are available at the Faith Lutheran office, 2320 N. Kickapoo, or by calling 217- 732-4901.
(See publicity.)
WHERE: Faith Lutheran Church, 2320 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Vacation Bible School
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Christian Church
WHO: Children going into kindergarten through sixth grade
DETAILS: The theme this year is “Kingdom Rock,” where kids stand strong for God. Children will meet new friends, do crafts, experience wild games, enjoy snacks and music, as well as learn about wild Bible adventures. For more information, call the church at 792-5417.
WHERE: 115 N. Washington, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 9-11:45 am

Monday, June 10

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children ages 5-7 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 2 pm

Summer band rehearsal
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Summer band participants
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Band room at Lincoln Community High School
WHEN: 7 pm

Tuesday, June 11

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

Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children 6 months to 2 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children ages 3 and 4 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Mount Pulaski Library program: John Brownbeck
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Public Library District
DETAILS: Program features John Brownbeck, a magician and balloon animal artist.
(See article.)
WHERE: Mount Pulaski Library, 320 N. Washington St.
WHEN: 10:30 am

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children ages 5-7 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 2 pm

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

Wednesday, June 12

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children 6 months to 2 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children ages 3 and 4 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Relay For Life fundraiser at Culver's
SPONSOR: Relay For Life of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Ten percent of all sales at Culver's on June 12 will go to fight cancer in Logan County.
WHERE: Lincoln Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 10:30 am-10 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

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

Thursday, June 13

Thursday family event: Richard Landry, magician
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: All ages
DETAILS: Registration required due to space limitations. Call 732-5732 for more information.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

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: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Children ages 8-12
DETAILS: Classes on Thursdays through July 18, except July 4. Preregistration required for each class independently due to space limitations. Call 732-5732 for more information.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 2 pm

Meeting of emergency planning committee
SPONSOR: All Hazards Mitigation Planning Committee
WHO: Committee members
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Logan County Safety Complex
WHEN: 4 pm

Drive-thru butterfly pork chop dinner
SPONSOR: Walk MS
WHO: Everyone
DETAILS: Menu: butterfly pork chop, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, roll. Contact Nancy Ireland, 732-2339, for tickets. All proceeds go to Walk MS.
WHERE: Lincoln IGA parking lot, 713 Pulaski St.
WHEN: 4-7 pm

Chicken and noodles
SPONSOR: VFW Post 1756 Ladies Auxiliary
WHO: Public welcome
DETAILS: Carryouts available; call ahead at 217-737-9590. Serving upstairs. Handicap access available on the west side of the building.
WHERE: 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 4:30-6 pm

Running group
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Running Club
WHO: Runners
DETAILS: The group meets at Postville Park on Thursday evenings. All ages, paces and ability levels are welcome. More information available at runninglincoln.webs.com.
WHERE: Meet at Postville Park, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Friday-Saturday, June 14-15

Relay For Life
SPONSOR: Relay For Life of Logan County
WHO: Participating teams
DETAILS: Click here for more information.
(See article.) (See another article.) (See latest article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Center on the Lincoln College campus
WHEN: 6 pm Friday to 6 am Saturday

Saturday, June 15

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

Elkhart Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: West side of Horsefeathers, Elkhart
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Quarter auction to benefit Punk O'Donoghue and family
SPONSORS: Family and friends of Punk O'Donoghue
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Area vendors will be on-site for a quarter auction with proceeds going to Punk O'Donoghue and family. Punk is suffering with ALS, and the money raised will help with medical expenses. Vendors include Thirty-One Gifts, BeautiControl Spa, Paparazzi Jewelry, Tupperware, Pink Zebra, Scentsy, Tastefully Simple, Lemongrass Spa, Origami Owl, Premier Designs and more. There will also be a car wash and cookout for a fun-filled day.
WHERE: Emden Community House, Emden
WHEN: Shopping begins at 11 am. Auction starts at 1 pm.

3rd Saturday Community Meal
SPONSOR: Logan County Love
WHO: Open to the public 
DETAILS: Free meal provided to the public. Everyone welcome. Bring a friend or come alone and enjoy good company among your neighbors and friends.
WHERE: St. John United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh St.
WHEN: 5-6:30 pm

Ice cream social and concert at Buffalo Hart
SPONSOR: Buffalo Hart Presbyterian Church
DETAILS: Ice cream social and concert
WHERE: 7862 Buffalo Hart Road, Williamsville
The church is one-fourth mile north of Route 54 on Buffalo Hart Road.

WHEN: 6 pm ice cream social, 7 pm concert

Sunday, June 16

Running group
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Running Club
WHO: Runners
DETAILS: The group meets at Postville Park on Sunday mornings. All ages, paces and ability levels are welcome. More information available at runninglincoln.webs.com.
WHERE: Meet at Postville Park, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 am

Summer band concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 7 pm

Monday, June 17

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children ages 5-7 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 2 pm

Summer band rehearsal
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Summer band participants
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Band room at Lincoln Community High School
WHEN: 7 pm

Tuesday, June 18

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

Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children 6 months to 2 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children ages 3 and 4 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Mount Pulaski Library program: Scovill Zoo
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Public Library District
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Mount Pulaski Library, 320 N. Washington St.
WHEN: 10:30 am

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children ages 5-7 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 2 pm

Wednesday, June 19

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children 6 months to 2 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children ages 3 and 4 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

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

Diabetes management class
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Registered participants
DETAILS: U.S. Diabetes Conversation Map program, taught by Jennifer DiPasquale. Three sessions offered this summer, with two four-hour classes in each session.
(See article.)
WHERE: Baldridge Education Room, ALMH
WHEN: Noon-4:30 pm

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

Thursday, June 20

Thursday family event: Elsenpeter Marionettes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: All ages
DETAILS: Registration required due to space limitations. Call 732-5732 for more information.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

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 through www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor ID or a photo ID. 
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 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: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Children ages 8-12
DETAILS: Classes on Thursdays through July 18, except July 4. Preregistration required for each class independently due to space limitations. Call 732-5732 for more information.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 2 pm

Bereavement support group
SPONSOR: Memorial Home Services Hospice
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Meetings are geared for adults. “Our support group will provide an opportunity for people to be able to mutually share and support each other,” said Bitsy Knepler, bereavement coordinator for Memorial Home Services Hospice. “Those who have suffered a loss can discuss their feelings, gain support from others in a similar situation and know that they are not alone.” Meetings will be the third Thursday of each month at the same time and place.
WHERE: Steinfort Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive in Lincoln 
WHEN: 6-8 pm

Running group
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Running Club
WHO: Runners
DETAILS: The group meets at Postville Park on Thursday evenings. All ages, paces and ability levels are welcome. More information available at runninglincoln.webs.com.
WHERE: Meet at Postville Park, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Friday, June 21

Golf outing
SPONSOR: Lincoln D.A.R.E.
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Elks Golf Course
WHEN: 11:30 registration; 12:30 pm shotgun start

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Lincoln VFW
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 through www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor ID or a photo ID. 
WHERE: Lincoln VFW, 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon-3 pm

Saturday, June 22

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

Elkhart Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: West side of Horsefeathers, Elkhart
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Sunday, June 23

Running group
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Running Club
WHO: Runners
DETAILS: The group meets at Postville Park on Sunday mornings. All ages, paces and ability levels are welcome. More information available at runninglincoln.webs.com.
WHERE: Meet at Postville Park, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 am

Prenatal class
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Expectant families
DETAILS: The prenatal classes offered at ALMH are free to expectant parents. Mothers and their partners will learn about when to come to the hospital, what to expect during labor and delivery, pain relief options, breathing techniques and more. The Lamaze approach is taught as a basis to increase each mother's confidence in her ability to give birth and to learn simple coping strategies for labor, including focused breathing, massage techniques, positioning and relaxation. The classes are taught by an experienced member of the ALMH obstetrics team and include in-depth explanations of birthing options, including cesarean delivery, induction of labor and medications. Partners will also learn about how to support mothers on the big day. Attending the class together and gathering information often helps lessen anxiety for the much-anticipated birth of a child. The class will also include a tour of the ALMH Family Maternity Suites. Please register for the class by calling the Family Maternity Suites anytime at 217-732-2161, ext. 55231. The class is offered again July 28, Aug. 18, Sept. 29, Oct. 27 and Dec. 8.
WHERE: ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive, Lincoln, Steinfort A 
WHEN: 1-5 pm

Summer band concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 7 pm

Monday, June 24

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children ages 5-7 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 2 pm

Summer band rehearsal
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Summer band participants
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Band room at Lincoln Community High School
WHEN: 7 pm

Tuesday, June 25

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

Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children 6 months to 2 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children ages 3 and 4 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Mount Pulaski Library program: Mad Science
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Public Library District
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Mount Pulaski Library, 320 N. Washington St.
WHEN: 10:30 am

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Faith Lutheran Church
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 through www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor ID or a photo ID. 
WHERE: Faith Lutheran Church, 2320 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children ages 5-7 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 2 pm

Wednesday, June 26

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children 6 months to 2 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children ages 3 and 4 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Square Talk
SPONSOR: Main Street Lincoln and Jacy Group
WHO: Business owners
DETAILS: Topic: Attracting "PERFECT" Customers: The Power of Strategic Synchronicity
(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

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

Thursday, June 27

NRA Basic Pistol Course
SPONSOR: Pistol Prep Academy
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Big Oak Hunting Paradise
WHEN: 9 am-5 pm

Thursday family event: Silly Safaris
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: All ages
DETAILS: Registration required due to space limitations. Call 732-5732 for more information.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

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: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Children ages 8-12
DETAILS: Classes on Thursdays through July 18, except July 4. Preregistration required for each class independently due to space limitations. Call 732-5732 for more information.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 2 pm

Running group
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Running Club
WHO: Runners
DETAILS: The group meets at Postville Park on Thursday evenings. All ages, paces and ability levels are welcome. More information available at runninglincoln.webs.com.
WHERE: Meet at Postville Park, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Friday, June 28

Drive-thru chicken dinner
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Tickets available at Lincoln Park District, 732-8770. Proceeds go to support 4th of July fireworks in Lincoln.
(See publicity.)
WHERE: American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: 4:30-7 pm

Mount Pulaski Street Festival
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation
WHO: Everyone
DETAILS: This festival will conclude a volunteer workweek at the Mount Pulaski Courthouse and is in celebration of the community, courthouse and community heritage. Throughout the evening, there will be food, music, activities for kids, wagon rides, face painting, a balloon artist and more. Downtown stores will be open. The courthouse and Mount Pulaski Museum will be open for tours. Bring your lawn chairs and join the community event. Check out the Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation on Facebook for additional information about the street festival, the foundation, and all of its events and activities.  
(See article.)
WHERE: West side of Mount Pulaski square and courthouse lawn
WHEN: 5-11 pm

Saturday, June 29

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

Elkhart Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: West side of Horsefeathers, Elkhart
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Dog wash
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHERE: AutoZone, 1206 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 10 am-1 pm

Princess Tea
SPONSOR: Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO: Young ladies age 3-12, accompanied by at least one adult guest
DETAILS: Tickets available in the church office until June 26.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Hall
WHEN: Doors open at 10:45 am. Tea served at 11:30 am.

Sunday, June 30

Running group
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Running Club
WHO: Runners
DETAILS: The group meets at Postville Park on Sunday mornings. All ages, paces and ability levels are welcome. More information available at runninglincoln.webs.com.
WHERE: Meet at Postville Park, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 am

Summer band concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 7 pm

 

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