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April 2013


Through April 8

Summer baseball-softball sign-up
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Kids 5-14
DETAILS: Baseball  |  Softball
(See publicity.)
WHERE: 1400 Primm Road

Through April 27

Prom dress drive
SPONSORS: Logan County Love, New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe, DonateMyDress.org
WHO: Community
DETAILS: Donate your gently used prom dress.
WHERE: Drop off at New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe, 201 S. Sangamon

Monday, April 1

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Lincoln Woman's Club
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 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

Relay For Life meeting
SPONSOR: American Cancer Society's Logan County Relay For Life
WHO: Relay For Life committee and team captains
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean
WHEN: Committee at 6:30 pm,  committee chairs and team captains at 7:30 pm

Meeting with candidates in Atlanta
SPONSOR: Atlanta Public Library Civic Connections program
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Meeting with township candidates in Atlanta.
(See article.)
WHERE: North Greens Golf Course, Atlanta
WHEN: 7-8 pm

Tuesday, April 2

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

Wednesday, April 3

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

Mount Pulaski public meeting to discuss post office
SPONSOR: U.S. Postal Service
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 114 S. Lafayette St., Family Life Center of Christian Church, across from the post office in Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 1 pm

Friday, April 5

Behind the Scenes program with Mikhail "Misha" Istomin
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, April 6

Ham and bean dinner
SPONSOR: Lincoln First United Methodist Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Ham and beans, cornbread, dessert, beverage. All you can eat. All proceeds go to the Volunteers in Mission program of Lincoln First United Methodist Church. Bake sale sponsored by Young United Methodist Men.
WHERE: First United Methodist Church, Zollars Hall, 302 Broadway
WHEN: 11 am-1 pm

Sunday, April 7

Annual meeting of Hartem FFA Alumni
SPONSOR: Hartsburg-Emden FFA Alumni
WHO: Hartsburg-Emden FFA Alumni members
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Hartsburg American Legion
WHEN: 6 pm

Tuesday, April 9

General election
WHO: Registered voters
WHERE: Logan County polling places
WHEN: 6 am-7 pm

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

Wednesday, April 10

Quarterly meeting of DeWitt-Logan retired teachers
SPONSOR: DeWitt-Logan unit of Illinois Retired Teachers Association
WHO: Members
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Ted's Garage Restaurant, Clinton
WHEN: 10:30 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

"Woyzeck"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Theater Department
WHO: Because of language and subject matter, viewer discretion is advised.
DETAILS: Spring theater production by Lincoln College theater majors. Reservations advised because it is being presented in the smaller space of the Hostick Theater. For reservations, call 217-732-3155, ext. 280.
(See article.)

WHERE: Johnston Center on the Lincoln College campus 
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Thursday, April 11

"Woyzeck"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Theater Department
WHO: Because of language and subject matter, viewer discretion is advised.
DETAILS: Spring theater production by Lincoln College theater majors. Reservations advised because it is being presented in the smaller space of the Hostick Theater. For reservations, call 217-732-3155, ext. 280.
(See article.)

WHERE: Johnston Center on the Lincoln College campus 
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Friday, April 12

Open Arms Christian Fellowship anniversary celebration
SPONSOR: Open Arms Christian Fellowship
DETAILS: Friday-Sunday celebration
(See publicity.)
WHERE: 311 Broadway
WHEN: 6:30 pm

"Woyzeck"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Theater Department
WHO: Because of language and subject matter, viewer discretion is advised.
DETAILS: Spring theater production by Lincoln College theater majors. Reservations advised because it is being presented in the smaller space of the Hostick Theater. For reservations, call 217-732-3155, ext. 280.
(See article.)

WHERE: Johnston Center on the Lincoln College campus 
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Saturday, April 13

Running with the Mustangs 5K
WHO: Registered participants
DETAILS: (Registration)
WHERE: NH-M Middle School, Middletown
WHEN: 8 am

Electronics recycling
SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.habitatlogan.org/Events.html
WHERE: Habitat for Humanity warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Open Arms Christian Fellowship anniversary celebration
SPONSOR: Open Arms Christian Fellowship
DETAILS: Friday-Sunday celebration
(See publicity.)
WHERE: 311 Broadway
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Spring concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Chorale and orchestra concert. Free.
(See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Community High School auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 7 pm

"Woyzeck"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Theater Department
WHO: Because of language and subject matter, viewer discretion is advised.
DETAILS: Spring theater production by Lincoln College theater majors. Reservations advised because it is being presented in the smaller space of the Hostick Theater. For reservations, call 217-732-3155, ext. 280.
(See article.)

WHERE: Johnston Center on the Lincoln College campus 
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, April 14

Open Arms Christian Fellowship anniversary celebration
SPONSOR: Open Arms Christian Fellowship
DETAILS: Friday-Sunday celebration
(See publicity.)
WHERE: 311 Broadway
WHEN: 9 am, 11 am, 6:30 pm

Spring barbecue
SPONSOR: Boy Scout Troop 102
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit St.
WHEN: 10:30 am-2:30 pm

Prenatal class
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Expectant families
DETAILS: Free class. To register, call 217-732-2161, ext. 55231.
(See article.)
WHERE: Steinfort A at ALMH
WHEN: 1-4 pm

Spring concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Chorale and orchestra concert. Free.
(See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Community High School auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 2 pm

"Woyzeck"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Theater Department
WHO: Because of language and subject matter, viewer discretion is advised.
DETAILS: Spring theater production by Lincoln College theater majors. Reservations advised because it is being presented in the smaller space of the Hostick Theater. For reservations, call 217-732-3155, ext. 280.
(See article.)

WHERE: Johnston Center on the Lincoln College campus 
WHEN: 2 pm

Tuesday, April 16

National Healthcare Decisions Day
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Anyone 18 and over 
DETAILS: The ALMH Care Management team will be on hand for free consultation and assistance to complete or update advance directives, including the durable power of attorney for health care and living wills. Make your wishes known now and protect your family from making difficult decisions for you.  
WHERE: Steinfort A/B at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive 
WHEN: 7-11 am and 1-4 pm

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

This Golden Age Tech Talk program
SPONSOR: Atlanta Public Library series
sponsored by Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home
WHO: Public. Topics of particular interest to people over 50.
DETAILS: Topic: "Simple Social Networking"
(See article.) (See info on library website.)
WHERE: Atlanta Public Library, 100 Race St., Atlanta
WHEN: 6:30-8 pm

Wednesday, April 17

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

Friday, April 19

American Red Cross Illinois Capital Area Chapter Heroes Breakfast
SPONSOR: Bank of Springfield
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Eighth annual American Red Cross Illinois Capital Area Chapter Heroes Breakfast fundraiser. All proceeds from this special event, which honors a group of of central Illinois residents who have done extraordinary things, benefit American Red Cross Local Disaster Relief. Buy your advance tickets by visiting: http://american.redcross.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=103162
WHERE: Crowne Plaza, Springfield, 3000 S. Dirksen, Springfield
WHEN: 8-10 am

Diabetes-related health session
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: April topic: Diabetes medications. 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.)

WHEN: 11 am-noon

Saturday, April 20

Spring for Tea
SPONSOR: Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
DETAILS: 10th anniversary event. Tickets sold in advance, beginning Feb. 1 in the Lincoln Christian Church office. Visit the office, 204 N. McLean, or call Vera Thomas at 732-7618.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center
WHEN: Doors open at 10:45 am; tea served at 11:30 am

Dinner for honored alumni of District 27
SPONSOR: Lincoln Elementary School District 27
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: American Legion

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

Lincoln College spring dance concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Fine Arts Department
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Annual Lincoln College spring semester dance concert with Dance Force and jazz class dancers
WHERE: Lincoln College, Johnston Center
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, April 21

Lincoln College spring dance concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Fine Arts Department
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Annual Lincoln College spring semester dance concert with Dance Force and jazz class dancers
WHERE: Lincoln College, Johnston Center
WHEN: 2 pm

Tuesday, April 23

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

Wednesday, April 24

Christian Women's Conference
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Christian women
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Earl C Hargrove Chapel Auditorium, Lincoln Christian University, 100 Campus View Drive
WHEN: Registration at 8 am; conference 9 am-4 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

Thursday, April 25

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: ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive. Registration will be in the Wombacher Room.
WHEN: 11 am-4 pm

Friday, April 26

Jazz concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Lincoln College annual spring jazz concert. Ticket admission.
WHERE: Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln College
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Saturday, April 27

Concert by Lincoln College Chorale and Chamber Singers
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Tickets at the box office the evening of the concert.
WHERE: Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 7:30 pm

 

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