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September 2013


Tuesday, Sept. 10

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

Lincoln Writer's Club
SPONSOR: Lincoln Writer's Club
WHO: All welcome
DETAILS: Readings from local poet Ken Mayes. Suggested writing topics: coincidence in your life; a day or event in which you swap views with your pet; favorite fair memory; or worst snowfall. For more information, call 732-2723.
WHERE: Alumni Room of Lincoln College student center
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Wednesday, Sept. 11

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

"Prayer in the Park"
WHO: Public
DETAILS: A short time in prayer for the physical and spiritual needs of Lincoln and Logan County
(See article.)
WHERE: Latham Park, at the bandstand
WHEN: Noon

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, Sept. 12

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

Drive-thru chicken dinner
SPONSOR: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: 4-6:30 pm

Fundraiser to re-elect Sheriff Steven Nichols
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit
WHEN: 5 pm-?

Friday-Saturday, Sept. 13-14

LCHS Class 1963 reunion 
SPONSOR: LCHS Class of 1963
WHO: LCHS Class of 1963
DETAILS: 50th anniversary reunion
WHERE: American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: 5:30 pm-?

Hunter safety course
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 6-10 pm Friday, 9 am-3 pm Saturday

Saturday, Sept. 14

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
WHERE: West side of Horsefeathers, Elkhart
WHEN: 7 am-noon

2 Mile Tune-Up
SPONSOR: Anytime Fitness
WHO: Registered runners
DETAILS: Preregister online at https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Lincoln/2MileTuneUp.
(PDF registration form)

Contact information: runninglincoln@gmail.com or http://runninglincoln.webs.com/  
Following the race, Wal-Mart will host a free health expo in the men's department from 10:30 am to 2 pm.
WHERE: Starts at 716 N. Logan
WHEN: Registration 6:30 am; race starts at 8 am

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

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)

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

Sunday, Sept. 15

Picnic to honor firefighters and raise funds for Oasis
WHO: Firefighters and first responders and their families. General public invited.
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 500 block of Pulaski Street, downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 1-4 pm

Tuesday, Sept. 17

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

CEL open house
SPONSOR: Chester-East Lincoln School District 61
WHO: Community
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Chester-East Lincoln School
WHEN: 5-7 pm; ribbon-cutting at 5:30 pm

Wednesday, Sept. 18

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

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, Sept. 19

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

Caregivers Together
SPONSOR: The Christian Village
WHO: Caregivers and their families
DETAILS: (See introductory article from May.) (See publicity.)
WHERE: Christian Village Senior Apartments, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN: 1:30-3 pm

Blood drive
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. For more information or to sign up toll-free, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 5158, or schedule an appointment online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor ID or a photo ID. 
WHERE: Elkhart Christian Church, 113 S. Gillett, Elkhart
WHEN: 3-6 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

Friday, Sept. 20

Blood drive
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. For more information or to sign up toll-free, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 5158, or schedule an appointment online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor ID or a photo ID. 
WHERE: Lincoln College student center, 900 N. Ottawa
WHEN: 10:30 am-3:30 pm

Civil War Ball
SPONSOR: Logan Railsplitting Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.railsplitting.com/
WHERE: Lincoln Park District Rec Center
WHEN: 7-10 pm

Saturday, Sept. 21

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
WHERE: West side of Horsefeathers, Elkhart
WHEN: 7 am-noon

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 - See more at: http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2013/Aug/24/Features/calendar.shtml#sthash.DfJ2Nzar.dpuf
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 - See more at: http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2013/Aug/24/Features/calendar.shtml#sthash.DfJ2Nzar.dpuf
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 - See more at: http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2013/Aug/24/Features/calendar.shtml#sthash.DfJ2Nzar.dpuf

Running group
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Running Club
WHO: Runners
DETAILS: Group runs once a week on Saturdays.
WHERE: Start at Postville Park
WHEN: 7:30 am

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 - See more at: http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2013/Aug/24/Features/calendar.shtml#sthash.DfJ2Nzar.dpuf

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

Workshop: "Taking Your Farm to the Next Level: Equipment for Scaling Up Production
SPONSOR: University of Illinois Extension
WHO: Public, by registration
DETAILS: (Register)
WHERE: PrairiErth Farm, 2047 County Road 2100 N., Atlanta
WHEN: Registration 1:45-2 pm Workshop 2-4:30 pm

Sunday, Sept. 22

Together for Lincoln Community Service Project Day
SPONSOR: Together for Lincoln
WHO: Volunteers
DETAILS: (See article.) (See latest article.)
WHERE: Project sites

Monday, Sept. 23

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 5-7
DETAILS: Mondays, Sept. 23-Nov. 4. Preregistration is needed for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Tuesday, Sept. 24

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 Department
WHO: Children ages 6 months through 2 years old
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 24-Nov. 6. Preregistration is needed for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 3 and 4; also age 5 if not enrolled in kindergarten
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 24-Nov. 6. Preregistration is needed for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Wednesday, Sept. 25

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 Department
WHO: Children ages 6 months through 2 years old
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 24-Nov. 6. Preregistration is needed for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 3 and 4; also age 5 if not enrolled in kindergarten
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 24-Nov. 6. Preregistration is needed for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Square Talk
SPONSOR: Main Street Lincoln and Jacy Group
WHO: Business owners
DETAILS: Topic: "7 Steps to Exit Your Business"
(See article.)
WHERE: Main Street Lincoln office, 101½ S. Kickapoo St., Suite 13
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, Sept. 26

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/Craft Class
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Youth ages 8-12
DETAILS: Classes on Thursdays, Sept. 26-Nov. 7. Preregistration is required for accurate planning of materials. Register one week prior to each class.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30-3:50 pm

Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 28-29

Apple & Pork Festival
SPONSOR: DeWitt County Museum Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.chmoorehomestead.org/apple-pork.htm
WHERE: C.H. Moore Homestead grounds, 219 E. Woodlawn, Clinton
(Directions)

Saturday, Sept. 28

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
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: Graue Inc., 1905 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: 10 am-1 pm

Church centennial
SPONSOR: First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
WHO: Congregation and community
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 110 Broadway St.
WHEN: 5:30 pm

Sunday, Sept. 29

American Legion Auxiliary fundraiser
SPONSOR: American Legion Auxiliary members
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fundraiser for Department of Illinois candidate for American Legion Auxiliary national president, Sharon Conatser of Urbana. Vendor sales from 28 companies, quarter auction, butterfly pork chop dinner served by Sons of American Legion. For dinner tickets, contact Roseann Coers, 737-2534, or Suzann Lolling, 871-1006. Limit of 300 tickets for dinner.
WHERE: American Legion 1740 5th St,
WHEN: Vendors, noon-2 pm; quarter auction, 2-4 pm; dinner 4:30-6:30 pm

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 Oct. 27 and Dec. 8.
WHERE: ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive, Lincoln, Steinfort A 
WHEN: 1-5 pm

Monday, Sept. 30

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 5-7
DETAILS: Mondays through Nov. 4. Preregistration is needed for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

 

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