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For your convenience, call Alexis to
sign up toll-free 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 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.
 "Freedom Works" art
show to open Thursday
Logan County Arts will
present its new show, "Freedom Works," with an opening reception on
Thursday, June 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lincoln Art Institute, on the
historic courthouse square in downtown Lincoln.
Local artists and members of Logan
County Arts have interpreted the theme in a number of ways.
Contributors may include Nate Artisco, Georgie Borchardt, Lee Hahn,
Wilbert "Bert" Hill, Jason Hoffman, Bonnie Mayo, Moses Pinkerton,
Kerry Rolewicz, Nancy Saul, Chris Tice and Randy Washam.
Media used include everything from
acrylic paint, graphite pencil, ink and metal to textiles and more.
Many of the pieces are for sale.
Admission is free and donations are
accepted. Light refreshments will be served.
The show runs through Aug. 3, so
there's time to bring the kids and come on down to see how many ways
"Freedom Works" has been depicted. The Lincoln Art Institute, 112 S.
McLean, is open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment.
For more information, contact Georgie Borchardt at 217-819-6801 or
gborchardt1947@gmail.com.
2nd
annual Mount Pulaski Boy Scout lunch on the 4th of July
MOUNT PULASKI -- The Boy
Scouts of Troop 122, Mount Pulaski, will host their second annual pork chop
lunch on Thursday, July 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be two locations for
purchasing sandwiches: the East Park pavilion, next to the pool, and
Johnson's Food Center. Sandwiches are only $4. Water will
also be available.
The boys
are earning money to help fund future camping adventures.
Logan
County Fair Fine Arts will once again include recycled materials category
The Logan County Joint
Solid Waste Agency and the Lincoln Woman's Club will again sponsor the
recycled materials medium in the Fine Arts Division of the Logan County
Fair. The medium will include recycled materials such as glass, metal,
plastics, wood and paper. Artists are encouraged to use their imaginations
in their choice of recycled materials and their application in an art
project. Recycled artwork will be sponsored in
the following age divisions: adults, 18 years and over; young
people, 13 years through 17 years; and children, 10 years through 12
years.
Entries must be made
to the Logan County Fair office by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24.
Artwork must be delivered to the Fine Arts Exhibition Building
between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday, July 29.
Award premiums for the artwork are
being furnished from proceeds generated by the monthly glass
collections co-sponsored by the Joint Solid Waste Agency and the
Women's Club.
For more information on the Fine
Arts Division, contact the Logan County Fair Association at
732-3311.
Primm
Road to be closed for Deer Creek bridge repairs
County Highway 9, also known as Primm Road or
1250th Avenue, will be closed for several weeks. The closure will be at the
bridge over Deer Creek, south of the Lincoln Park District headquarters.
Repairs will be made to the Deer Creek bridge so that it can carry
vehicles safely. Traffic will not be allowed across the bridge until
the repairs have been made.
The public's cooperation and patience
is always appreciated as the highway department maintains local
roads.
Mount
Pulaski to host mobile food pantry June 29
MOUNT PULASKI -- The Mount Pulaski Courthouse
Foundation will host a mobile food pantry on Saturday, June 29, beginning at
10 a.m., in conjunction with the Central Illinois Foodbank. The mobile
pantry will be parked at the Mount Pulaski American Legion Post 447 parking
lot. The food pantry is available to
anyone in the Mount Pulaski community and surrounding area who is in
need of food.
Those who do need groceries are
encouraged come out and to bring with them bags and boxes for their
supplies.
Humane
Society of Logan County to host 5th annual Ales for Tails
The Humane Society of Logan
County's fifth annual Ales for Tails will be on Friday, July 12. This year's
event will be at Elks Lodge 914, 1020 1525th St. in Lincoln, from 6 to 10
p.m. The evening will include food catered
by Mr. Lincoln's on the Green, seasonal wine and beer, and music by
Door 3. There will also be a 50-50 drawing, door prizes and more.
Tickets are $25 and are available from
any HSLC board member, at the HSLC shelter at 1801 E. Lincoln
Parkway or by calling 732-4805.
Proceeds of all Humane Society of
Logan County projects benefit the homeless animals of Logan County
and support the daily operation of the shelter.
For further information on Ales for
Tails and to see what the Humane Society of Logan County is
accomplishing, visit
www.hslclincoln.org.
Logan
County Herb Guild to meet June 25
The June meeting of the Logan
County Herb Guild will be at Karen Lowery's house, 1250 2175th,
Beason, on Tuesday, June 25, at 6:30 p.m. The program will be a tour of her
garden, with lots of tips and suggestions.
Lowery and Mary Ellen Martin will
be the hostesses.
For the cookbook that the group
will be putting together, members are to bring a paper copy of
recipes containing an herb or spice.
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Faith
Lutheran Church to sponsor blood drive
To help ensure an adequate
blood supply for the region, Faith Lutheran Church, 2320 N. Kickapoo, is
hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, June 25, from noon to 6 p.m.
For your convenience, call Alexis to
sign up toll-free at 1-866-GIVE-BLD, ext. 5158, or schedule an
appointment online using sponsor code 60175 at
www.bloodcenterimpact.org. Walk-ins are also welcome and
appreciated.
Central Illinois Community Blood
Center, a not-for-profit organization, is the provider of lifesaving
blood for 14 central Illinois hospitals, 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.
Princess
Tea planned for June 29
This
year's theme: 'Over the Rainbow'
"Over
the Rainbow" has been chosen for the theme of this year's Princess Tea,
sponsored by the Harvest of Talents for World Hunger. The tea is planned for
Saturday, June 29, in the Fellowship Center of Lincoln Christian Church.
Doors to the tea will open at 10:45 a.m., with tea served at 11:30 a.m.
The Princess Tea is a very special
event for the sweet young ladies of our community and their guests.
If you have a special young lady in your life -- perhaps a daughter,
granddaughter, niece or a young friend -- this is the perfect event
for you to attend. You will be provided an opportunity to spend some
quality time together in a lovely setting, and your young ladies
will be the center of attention.
Young ladies -- princesses for the day
-- are invited to dress in their Sunday best or perhaps a princess
costume. They will be served refreshments from glass plates and tea
cups at a brightly decorated tea table. Each tea table will be
decorated by and presided over by a table hostess. Tasty food and
beverages will be served with the tastes of young ladies in mind.
The event will feature fun, food and favors.
Young ladies ages 3 to 12 are
invited to attend and must be accompanied by at least one adult
guest.
Tickets are $10 each and are
available in the church office. The tickets must be purchased in
advance, with ticket sales to close on June 26. Seating is limited,
so you are urged to pick up your tickets as soon as possible.
Questions may be directed to July
King at 314-9413. If you would like to be a hostess for a tea table,
she can provide you with the particulars.
She points out that those attending
will have a most enjoyable time, with the event serving the dual
purpose of providing food for "special" children around the world
who are experiencing hunger needs.
"Pretty little ladies, we will look
forward to seeing you and your guests at this event which is planned
especially for each of you," Ms. King says.
All funds raised at "Over the
Rainbow" will become a part of the 30th annual Harvest of Talents
for World Hunger on Saturday, Oct. 26. Every penny raised at the
Princess Tea will be used to meet hunger needs worldwide.
Runners
will be 'Glowin' for Michael' at Mount Pulaski Street Festival
MOUNT PULASKI -- The Mount Pulaski Street Festival this year is scheduled
for Friday, June 28, on the courthouse square.
Among the many attractions of the
evening, a new event is being added: a 5K run and walk with proceeds
to benefit 7-year-old Michael Stauffer.
Michael is the son of David and
Cynthia Stauffer of Mount Pulaski. He has a brother, Thomas, and a
sister, Alyssa. He is a student at Zion Lutheran School in Mount
Pulaski.
Late last year he was diagnosed
with T-cell lymphoma and has been undergoing treatment ever since.
The proceeds of the race will go to assist the family with their
financial concerns.
The race will begin at 8 p.m. in
front of the Mount Pulaski Courthouse, on the town square. Along the
route there will be luminaries and live street guides to assist with
the twists and turns of the route. The race will be self-timed.
Registrants have a choice of price
levels for the race. The $25 registration will include a "glow
shirt" and glow gear so runners will stand out during the race. If
runners aren't interested in the glow gear, they can pay the basic
registration fee of $15.
Registration packets can be picked
up at the Farmers Bank between noon and 5 p.m. on the day of the
race.
In addition to the 5K, the street
fair will offer a wide variety of entertainment options, and the
Mount Pulaski Courthouse will be open for tours. The Hair Cut Actual
Band will perform live on stage, and Audra's Studio of Dance will
have cloggers performing. There will also be an Abe Lincoln
impersonator.
The "Balloon Lady" will be on hand,
face painting by Chauntea Mason and plenty of children's games with
prizes.
Hilltop Caterers will serve brats,
hot dogs and soda for a donation, and the American Legion will have
a beer station.
For those who need a cool spot to
rest a spell, the air-conditioned VFW, the historical museum and the
courthouse will all be open and cool.
Anyone who would like to
preregister for the race can do so by visiting the Mount Pulaski
website at
http://www.mtpulaskiil.com/. Questions about the event can be
directed to Angie Cyrulik at 217-962-1055.
All proceeds from the race will go
to assist the Stauffer family. Proceeds from other street fair
activities will go to the Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation for
the upkeep of the historical courthouse.
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