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January 2014


Tuesday, Jan. 14

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 meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Writer's Club
DETAILS: Suggested topics: write an article from a picture; meeting an angel unawares; or write a story with an angel. For more info, call 732-2723.
WHERE: 419 Delavan St.
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Wednesday, Jan. 15

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

Red Cross blood drive
SPONSOR: American Red Cross
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Park District sports complex, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: Noon-5 pm

Lincoln Woman's Club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Woman's Club
WHO: Members
DETAILS: Guest speaker: Capt. Benjamin Sloot
(See article.)
WHERE: 230 N. McLean
WHEN: 1 pm

CICBC blood drive
SPONSOR: Elkhart Christian Church
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. For your convenience, call Alexis to sign up at 241-7545, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253) or schedule an appointment online using sponsor code 60017 at www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor ID or a photo ID. 
WHERE: CICBC donor bus at Elkhart Christian Church, 113 S. Gillett
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Annual meeting of United Way of Logan County
SPONSOR: United Way of Logan County
DETAILS: Meeting will include installation of officers for 2014 and will be followed at approximately 6 pm by a regular monthly board meeting.
WHERE: Board room at the Logan County Farm Bureau, 120 S. McLean, Lincoln
WHEN: 5:30 pm

Thursday, Jan. 16

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

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, Jan. 17

Atlanta dinner program
SPONSOR: Atlanta Public Library and Museum
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: "Movie Magic in Atlanta," with Christopher Myers and Cory Bernstein. Free program.
(See article.)
WHERE: Palms Grill, 110 SW Arch St., downtown Atlanta
WHEN: 5:30 pm dinner, 7 pm program

Saturday, Jan. 18

Family Lego Day
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Families
DETAILS: The whole family can build a creation with Legos.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 9:30-11 am

Monday, Jan. 20

Joyce Kinzie/Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast
SPONSOR: Kinzie/King Breakfast Committee
WHO: Ticket reservations available
DETAILS: Proceeds to Martin Luther King Jr. Minority Student Endowed Scholarship at Lincoln College.
(See article.)
WHERE: Davidson-Sheffer Gymnasium, Lincoln College
WHEN: Doors open at 7 am; program at 7:30 am

Tuesday, Jan. 21

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, Jan. 22

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

Thursday, Jan. 23

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Atlanta Christian Church
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. For your convenience, call the blood center toll-free to sign up at 1-866-GIVE-BLD or schedule an appointment online using sponsor code 60005 at www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor ID or a photo ID. 
WHERE: St. Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, 805 Pearl St., Atlanta
WHEN: Noon-6 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, Jan. 24

Atlanta dinner program
SPONSOR: Atlanta Public Library and Museum
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: "Foundations of Atlanta: The John Dowdy Story." Free program.
(See article.)
WHERE: Palms Grill, 110 SW Arch St., downtown Atlanta
WHEN: 5:30 pm dinner, 7 pm program

Saturday, Jan. 25

Chili cook-off
SPONSOR: Cronin Brothers VFW Post 1756
WHO: Public welcome
DETAILS: Second annual event. Small entry fee required. Suggested donation at the door for all you can eat. Public will vote for the winner and a cash prize will be awarded.
WHERE: Freedom Hall Events Center, 915 5th St.
WHEN: 5-7 pm

Tuesday, Jan. 28

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, Jan. 29

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

Thursday, Jan. 30

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

Little Lambs night at Culver's
SPONSOR: Little Lambs Daycare, Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Little Lambs will receive 10 percent of the food sales at Culver's from 5 to 8 pm.
WHERE: Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Friday, Jan. 31

Behind the Scenes program: Ryan Aper and Dave Kindred
SPONSOR: Atlanta Public Library
WHO: Public, with tickets
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: North Greens Golf Course, 901 NE First St., Atlanta
WHEN: 6:30 pm reception, 7 pm program

 

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