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April 2014


Saturday, April 12

Pancake and sausage breakfast
SPONSOR: Cub Scout Pack 111
WHO: Public
WHERE: Faith Assembly of God
WHEN: 8 am-noons

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

Running with the Mustangs 5K run/walk
SPONSOR: NH-M Community Supports Education
WHO: Public
DETAILS: NH-M CSE is hosting the second Running with the Mustangs 5K run/walk and children's fun run.
To participate, register at https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=9958.
(See publicity.)
WHERE: New Holland-Middletown School, Middletown
WHEN: 9 am

Wildflower Nature Walks
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public, by registration
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Depart from Gov. Oglesby Street, downtown Elkhart, for walk on Elkhart Hill.
WHEN: 10 am and 2 pm

Meeting of Logan County Democrats
SPONSOR: Logan County Democrats
WHO: Logan County Democrats
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library, downstairs meeting room
WHEN: 10 am

Rib-eye and pork sandwich sale
Bake sale
SPONSOR: Walk MS - Lincoln
WHO: Everyone is invited
DETAILS: Proceeds will benefit the MS Walk on Sunday, May 4, at Kickapoo Creek Park.
WHERE: IGA parking lot
WHEN: 11 am-3 pm

Easter egg hunt sponsored by Jaycees
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Children ages 1-8
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Latham Park, downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 1 pm

Easter egg hunt at Culver's
SPONSOR: Culver's of Lincoln
WHO: Public invited
DETAILS: Join Scoopie for the annual Easter egg hunt at Culver's. There will be three age groups: ages 1-3, 4-6 and 7-9. Come join the fun.
WHERE: Culver's of Lincoln, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 3 pm

Lincoln College play: "Talking With..."
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public (audience discretion advised)
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College, Hostick Theatre
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, April 13

Fish fry
SPONSOR: Chestnut Fire and EMS
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Annual fish fry. Tickets available at the door with discount rates for children ages 4-12, and kids 3 and under eat free.
WHERE: Chestnut Firehouse
WHEN: 11 am-1:30 pm

Lincoln College play: "Talking With..."
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public (audience discretion advised)
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College, Hostick Theatre
WHEN: 2 pm

Monday, April 14

Lincoln Low Vision Support Group meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Low Vision Support Group meets
WHO: Those attending are welcome to bring guests.
DETAILS: Speaker: Krystal Connolly with the Illinois Assistive Technology program. For more information, contact Sandy at 732-6528.
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean
Enter through the north door, under the canopy.

WHEN: 1-2 pm

Tuesday, April 15

Grand opening of Palms Grill Cafe
SPONSOR: Palms Grill Cafe, Atlanta
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 110 SW Arch St., Atlanta
WHEN: 7 am-8:30 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

Red Cross blood drive
SPONSOR: American Red Cross
WHO: Public
DETAILS: To make an appointment or for more information, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit http://www.redcrossblood.org/.
(See article.)

WHERE: Lincoln College, 300 Keokuk
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

Lunch and Learn
SPONSOR: Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland in cooperation with Senior Citizens of Logan County
WHO: Caregivers
DETAILS: Presentation: "46 Decisions You Need to Know When a Loved One Dies."
(See article.)
WHERE: St. John United Church, the temporary location of the Oasis Senior Center, 210 Seventh St.
WHEN: Noon-1 pm

Family Bedtime Story Hour
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Families
DETAILS: Wear your PJs and bring your favorite stuffed friend. Enjoy bedtime stories and a simple craft. To provide for proper planning, call 732-5732 to register.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 6-7 pm

Wednesday, April 16

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon

Breastfeeding support group
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New mothers
DETAILS: Breastfeeding support group meets weekly. Participants 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

Blood drive
SPONSOR: American Red Cross
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln SportsCenter, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: Noon-5 pm

Jazz concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Lincoln College Jazz Combo concert of jazz standards and original music. Free.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College, Johnston Center
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Thursday, April 17

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 last year.) (See publicity.)
WHERE: Christian Village Senior Apartments, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN: 1:30-3 pm

Presentation on shoulder and knee problems and treatment
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital and Orthopedics of Central Illinois
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Topic: “Management of Shoulder and Knee Problems”
RSVP by calling ALMH at 217-605-5008.
(See article.)
WHERE: ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive, Steinfort A/B
WHEN: 6-7 pm

Friday, April 18

Fish fry dinner
SPONSOR: Knights of Columbus
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Last K of C Lenten fish fry dinner. Choice of catfish or walleye served with baked potato, french fries, baked beans, coleslaw, and bread and butter.
WHERE: K of C ballroom, 217 Limit St.
WHEN: 5:30-7 pm

Saturday, April 19

Easter egg hunt
SPONSOR: Symphony of Lincoln, Lincoln Kiwanis, both Thorntons Oil and lincolndailynews.com with Lincoln Park District
WHO: Area youth through age 8
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Park District
If sunshine, on the Driving Range; if rain, on the indoor tennis courts.

WHEN: 10 am

Wildflower Nature Walks
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public, by registration
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Depart from Gov. Oglesby Street, downtown Elkhart, for walk on Elkhart Hill.
WHEN: 10 am and 2 pm

Tuesday, April 22

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 23

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon

Breastfeeding support group
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New mothers
DETAILS: Breastfeeding support group meets weekly. Participants 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

Victim Impact Panel
SPONSOR: Healthy Communities Partnership
WHO: Anyone
DETAILS: The Victim Impact Panel is a program for offenders of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The panels are a nonconfrontational presentation given by victims of DUI crashes who speak about the impact the DUI crash has had on their lives. The panel presents an often unheard perspective to DUI offenders. Judges often include the requirement to attend a VIP as part of a sentence, in the hopes that offenders will benefit from learning firsthand about the trauma, physical pain, emotional suffering and devastation, financial loss, anger and frustration that DUI victims and family members commonly experience. See more at  http://www.madd.org/. Cost is $10 cash or money order required, with 100 percent of the profits supporting the Safe Ride program.
WHERE: Lincoln Park District, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 5:30 pm

Thursday, April 24

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 make an appointment, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253) or sign up through www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor ID or a photo ID. 
WHERE: ALMH, 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

Friday, April 25

Kelly Miller Circus
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Community Pride Fund
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Mount Pulaski
WHEN: Shows at 4:30 and 7:30 pm

Saturday, April 26

Bird Watcher Walks
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public, by registration
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Depart from Gov. Oglesby Street, downtown Elkhart, for walk on Elkhart Hill.
WHEN: 6 am and 4 pm

RobinStrong 5K Walk/Run
SPONSOR: Family and friends
WHO: Registered participants
DETAILS: (See publicity.) (Register)
WHERE: Kickapoo Creek Park
WHEN: Registration at 8 am; race at 9 am

Recycling collection of waste oil and vehicle batteries
SPONSOR: Charron's Auto Repair
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 929 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 9-noon

Wildflower Nature Walks
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public, by registration
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Depart from Gov. Oglesby Street, downtown Elkhart, for walk on Elkhart Hill.
WHEN: 10 am and 2 pm

Spring for Tea
SPONSOR: Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO: By advance ticket purchase in the Lincoln Christian Church office
DETAILS:
(See article.) (See latest article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean
WHEN: Doors open at 10:45 am; tea served at 11:30 am

Benefit for Robin Ingram
SPONSOR: Family and friends
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: Pulled pork dinner, bake sale and DJ starting at 11 am; bags tournament at 11:15 am; silent auction at 11:30 am; mouse races at 1 pm; live auction at 4 pm

Monday, April 28

Relay For Life meetings
SPONSOR: Relay For Life of Logan County
WHO: Committee and team members
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church
WHEN: Committee meeting at 6 pm, team meeting at 7 pm

Tuesday, April 29

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 30

Christian Women's Conference
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Women, by registration
DETAILS: Theme: "Fear Not Tomorrow... God Is Already There"
Program features Dr. Ruth Graham and Gwen Smith
https://www.lincolnchristian.edu/news-and-events/christian-women/
WHERE: Earl C Hargrove Chapel Auditorium, Lincoln Christian University
WHEN: 9 am-4 pm

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon

Breastfeeding support group
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New mothers
DETAILS: Breastfeeding support group meets weekly. Participants 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

 

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