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June 2013


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

Family fun in Chestnut
SPONSOR: Chestnut Fire/EMS and Chestnut GeoCenter
WHO: Public invited
DETAILS: Come early to enjoy a car show, starting at 9 am, and activities throughout the day. There will even be clowns in town for the kids in the afternoon. Chestnut Fire and EMS will host their annual chicken dinner from 4 to 7 pm.
WHERE: Downtown Chestnut
WHEN: 9 am-7 pm

Free movie: "Smurfs"
SPONSOR: Rick Hamm State Farm Insurance
WHO: Public, with tickets picked up at Rick Hamm's Lincoln office
DETAILS: Tickets available beginning June 10.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Theater 4, 215 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 10 am

Book signing: "Bugler in the Mountains"
WHO: Public
DETAILS: "Bugler in the Mountains" is a novel by Doris Myrle Morris, of Lincoln.
(See article.)
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 501 Pulaski St.
WHEN: 10 am-2 pm

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

Free movie: "Smurfs"
SPONSOR: Rick Hamm State Farm Insurance
WHO: Public, with tickets picked up at Rick Hamm's Lincoln office
DETAILS: Tickets available beginning June 10.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Theater 4, 215 S. Kickapoo
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

Summer social
SPONSOR: First Baptist Church, Mission Committee
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: 101 Broadway, Ottawa Street entrance
WHEN: 4:30-6 pm
Pie auction at 6 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-Sunday, June 21-23

Middletown Homecoming
WHO: Public
DETAILS: www.facebook.com/middletown.homecoming
(See publicity.)
WHERE: Middletown

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

Pulled pork dinner
SPONSOR: Middletown United Methodist Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Pulled pork dinner includes sandwich, chips, two sides, dessert and drink.
WHERE: American Legion in Middletown
WHEN: 4:30-7 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

Free movie: "Hotel Transylvania"
SPONSOR: Rick Hamm State Farm Insurance
WHO: Public, with tickets picked up at Rick Hamm's Lincoln office
DETAILS: Tickets available beginning June 17.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Theater 4, 215 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 10 am

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-Thursday, June 24-27

Youth tennis clinic
SPONSOR: Lincoln Tennis Association
WHO: All youth
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Elks courts
WHEN: Ages 6-10 at 9 am; ages 11-13 at 10 am; high school at 11 am
(Other sessions July 8-11 and July 22-25)

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

Free movie: "Hotel Transylvania"
SPONSOR: Rick Hamm State Farm Insurance
WHO: Public, with tickets picked up at Rick Hamm's Lincoln office
DETAILS: Tickets available beginning June 17.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Theater 4, 215 S. Kickapoo
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

Customer appreciation at State Bank West
SPONSOR: State Bank of Lincoln
WHO: Customers
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: 818 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 11 am-2 pm

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

Free movie: "Horton Hears a Who"
SPONSOR: Rick Hamm State Farm Insurance
WHO: Public, with tickets picked up at Rick Hamm's Lincoln office
DETAILS: Tickets available beginning June 24.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Theater 4, 215 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 10 am

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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