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March 2014


Monday, March 3

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Zonta Club
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: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

Ready Readers
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 5-7
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 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.
(See article.)
WHERE: Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Dr. Dan's Health Concerns class
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Discussion about cholesterol and the brain. Class meets monthly on the first Monday.
(See article.)
WHERE: Faith Lutheran Church, 2320 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: 6 pm

Tuesday, March 4

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
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: 3- and 4-year-olds; also 5-year-olds not in kindergarten
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Mardi Gras Chocolate Fiesta
SPONSOR: St. John United Church of Christ
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 204 Seventh St., at the corner of Eighth and Maple
WHEN: 11 am-6 pm

Forum with sheriff candidates
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College, Johnston Center
WHEN: Doors open at 5:45 pm; forum at 6:30 pm

Wednesday, March 5

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

Book Buddies
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: 3- and 4-year-olds; also 5-year-olds not in kindergarten
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Dominican Republic mission trip Culver's night
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian Church
WHO: Public welcome
DETAILS: Lincoln Christian Church high school mission trip is having a fundraiser. Come out to the Lincoln Culver's from 5 to 8 pm and 10 percent of all proceeds go to help send the group to the Dominican Republic. Eat in, take home or drive-thru. Invite your friends, family, teachers and co-workers for this fundraiser.
WHERE:
Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Thursday, March 6

Little Listener Lapsit
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

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 and craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS: Registration required one week prior to each class for planning purposes. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Friday, March 7

Fish fry dinner
SPONSOR: Knights of Columbus
WHO: Public
DETAILS: K of C Lenten fish fry dinners every Friday until April 18. 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, March 8

Coffee with Rob
SPONSOR: Logan County Democrats
WHO: Public
DETAILS: The Logan County Democratsare proud to announce "Coffee with Rob" featuring special guest Rob Mellon, Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in the 18th District.  We will be serving cinnamon buns made by Tracy Farmer and Coffee.  Rob will make a few comments and answer questions.  The regular monthly meeting will follow immediately after
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library
WHEN: 9 am

Electronics recycling collection
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

Teresa Rekart (Robinson) Benefit
HOSTS: Benjamin Rekart, Amy Birdwell, Whitney Haynes
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln VFW
WHEN: 11 am-10 pm

Kaylee Helton Benefit Run
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Running Club
WHO: Runners, walkers, virtual runners
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Kickapoo Creek Park
WHEN: 2 pm

Chili and vegetable soup supper
SPONSOR: Latham Firefighters
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Latham Fire Department annual supper. Donations to eat, plus a 50-50 drawing at the event. Fundraiser proceeds this year will be used toward purchase of new vehicle extrication cutting tool.  
WHERE: Latham Firehouse, 271 N. Macon, Latham
WHEN: 3-7 pm

Monday, March 10

Low Vision Support Group
SPONSOR: Low Vision Support Group
WHO: Public
DETAILS: The March meeting will include guest speaker Bill Dolan, a blind man and radio station manager for the Christian Radio Station in Lincoln.  Special Note:  The group is in need of envelopes for sending out letters for the meetings, Please bring a few.  For more information contact Sandy at 732-6528
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m.

Ready Readers
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 5-7
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Tuesday, March 11

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
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: 3- and 4-year-olds; also 5-year-olds not in kindergarten
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Wednesday, March 12

Book Buddies
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: 3- and 4-year-olds; also 5-year-olds not in kindergarten
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

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

Diabetes class begins
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Registered participants
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Baldridge Education Room at ALMH
WHEN: 2-4:15 pm
Wednesday evenings through April 23

Thursday, March 13

Little Listener Lapsit
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

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 and craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS: Registration required one week prior to each class for planning purposes. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

"3rd Annual St. Pat's Day Fundraiser"
SPONSORS: Tom Cross for Illinois State Treasurer, State Representative Rich Brauer, city of Lincoln Treasurer Chuck Conzo, Logan County GOP, U.S. Representative Aaron Schock
WHO: Logan County Circuit Clerk Mary Kelley, Logan County Treasurer Vicki Dugan, Logan County Clerk and Recorder Sally Litterly-Turner
DETAILS: Republican fundraiser. Serving Irish potato soup, rolls, dessert and drink. Donations taken at the door. Come and meet state and local Republican candidates.
(See publicity.)
WHERE: Knights of Columbus, 217 N. Limit
WHEN: 5-7 pm

Friday, March 14

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski High School FCCLA students
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: Mount Pulaski High School, 206 S. Spring
WHEN: 8 am-3 pm

Fish fry dinner
SPONSOR: Knights of Columbus
WHO: Public
DETAILS: K of C Lenten fish fry dinners every Friday until April 18. 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, March 15

Russel Allen Garden Day
SPONSOR: Logan County Master Gardeners
WHO: Public invited
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Meyer-Evans Student Center at Lincoln College.
WHEN: Registration 8-8:45 am, sessions 9 am-1 pm

Monday, March 17

Ready Readers
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 5-7
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Tuesday, March 18

General primary
WHO: Registered voters
DETAILS: (See article.)
http://www.co.logan.il.us/county_clerk/election_dates.php
WHERE: Logan County polling places
http://www.co.logan.il.us/county_clerk/polling.php .

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

Little Listener Lapsit
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: 3- and 4-year-olds; also 5-year-olds not in kindergarten
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Wednesday, March 19

Book Buddies
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: 3- and 4-year-olds; also 5-year-olds not in kindergarten
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

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, March 20

Little Listener Lapsit
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

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

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Elkhart Christian Church
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: Elkhart Christian Church, 113 S. Gillett, Elkhart
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Art and craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS: Registration required one week prior to each class for planning purposes. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 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, March 21

Diabetes support group
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: People with diabetes and their support system
DETAILS: Diabetes support group meets monthly on the third Friday. Free educational session. Participants have the opportunity to share stories and ask questions of a certified diabetes educator. More information available at www.almh.org.
WHERE: Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 11 am-noon

Fish fry dinner
SPONSOR: Knights of Columbus
WHO: Public
DETAILS: K of C Lenten fish fry dinners every Friday until April 18. 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, March 22

Polar Plunge
SPONSOR: Special Olympics Illinois
WHO: Registered participants
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Lakes
WHEN: Noon

Sunday, March 23

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 pm

Monday, March 24

Ready Readers
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 5-7
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Tuesday, March 25

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
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: 3- and 4-year-olds; also 5-year-olds not in kindergarten
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Weather spotters training
SPONSOR: Logan County Emergency Management Agency
WHO: By registration
DETAILS: Class taught by National Weather Service, Lincoln
(See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean
WHEN: 6:30-8:30 pm

Wednesday, March 26

Book Buddies
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: 3- and 4-year-olds; also 5-year-olds not in kindergarten
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

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, March 27

Ag Scholarship Breakfast
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian University, Laughlin Center
WHEN: 7 am

Little Listener Lapsit
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

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 and craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS: Registration required one week prior to each class for planning purposes. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Friday, March 28

Fish fry dinner
SPONSOR: Knights of Columbus
WHO: Public
DETAILS: K of C Lenten fish fry dinners every Friday until April 18. 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, March 29

Community Health Fair
SPONSORS: Lincoln Park District and Logan County Department of Public Health
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Theme: “5 2 1 0 – Be a Healthy Hero”
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Park District, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 9 am-1 pm

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Logan County Department of Public Health and Lincoln Park District
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive during the Community Health Fair. 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: Lincoln Park District, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Spring concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Lincoln Area Music Society Chorale and Orchestra concert
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Community High School auditorium
(Also presented on Sunday, March 30)

Sunday, March 30

Spring concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Lincoln Area Music Society Chorale and Orchestra concert
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Community High School auditorium
(Also presented on Saturday, March 29)

Monday, March 31

Ready Readers
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 5-7
DETAILS: Story time. Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

 

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