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March 2014


Saturday, March 15

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

Bake sale and auction
SPONSOR: Atlanta Public Library
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Bake sale and auction to benefit children's programs at the Atlanta Public Library. Lots of great auction items and homemade goodies.
WHERE: Teleologic Learning Co., corner of Race and Arch streets, Atlanta
WHEN: 9 am-3 pm

Quarter auction
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: All fun-loving, prize-seeking people
DETAILS: Quarter auction benefiting the Humane Society of Logan County. Lots and lots of great prizes donated by generous local businesses.
WHERE: Rec Center, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 10 am-2 pm

Ham and bean lunch
SPONSOR: Lincoln Kiwanis
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Proceeds to fund local youth programs.
(See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: 11 am-2 pm

9-pin team bowling tournament
SPONSOR: Atlanta Public Library
WHO: Public
DETAILS: 9-pin team bowling tournament to benefit children's programs at the library. To register a team, call the Redwing Bowl at 217-648-2350. $200 first prize and $100 second prize for high team scores.
WHERE: Redwing Bowl, Atlanta
WHEN: 3 pm, 6:30 pm, 9 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

Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society meeting
SPONSOR: Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society
WHO: Public invited
DETAILS: Topic: "Historical Usage of Herbs," by Mary Buckles
(See article.)
WHERE: 114 N. Chicago St.
WHEN: 6:30 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

Cancer support group meeting
SPONSOR: Logan County Breast Cancer Support
WHO: Any cancer survivor and those who love them
DETAILS: Monthly dinner meeting with Relay For Life info and general conversation
WHERE: Blue Dog Inn
WHEN: 6-7:30 pm

Primary election celebration
SPONSOR: Friends to elect Michael Geriets for Logan County Sheriff
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Chili and hors d'oeuvres provided.
WHERE: Logan Lanes, 1700 Fifth St.
WHEN: 7-11 pm

Wednesday, March 19

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

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

LEPC quarterly meeting
SPONSOR: Logan County Local Emergency Planning Committee
WHO: Committee members
DETAILS: (See announcement.)
WHERE: Blue Room of the Logan County Safety Complex, 911 Pekin 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

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 Park District sports complex, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: Noon-5 pm

Kickoff meeting for St. Jude Lincoln to Peoria Run
SPONSOR: St. Jude Lincoln to Peoria Run
WHO: Everyone is invited
DETAILS: Come to the meeting and learn about the Lincoln to Peoria Run, the run team and the commitment to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. New faces are always welcome. If you're not a runner, there still may be a place for you on the team. Find out how you can help.
WHERE: American Legion, Lincoln
WHEN: 6 pm, for approximately one hour

Legion Auxiliary Unit 263 meeting
SPONSOR: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 263
WHO: Members
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Legion Post 263, Mary Pat Room, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: 7 pm

Thursday, March 20

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

Blood drive
SPONSOR: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Atlanta
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: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 805 Pearl St., Atlanta
WHEN: Noon-6 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 class
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS: Registration required one week prior to each class for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Lincoln FFA Alumni meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln FFA Alumni
WHO: All Lincoln Community High School FFA alumni are encouraged to attend.
WHERE: LCHS ag room
WHEN: 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, 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

San Jose UMC fish fry
SPONSOR: San Jose United Methodist Women and the men of the church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: San Jose United Methodist Church, 601 S. First St., San Jose
WHEN: 4-7 pm

K of C fish fry
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

Pancake and sausage breakfast
SPONSOR: West Lincoln-Broadwell PTO
WHO: Public
DETAILS: In addition to the breakfast, the fundraiser will include a basket raffle and silent auction. Kids under 3 eat free. All proceeds from the breakfast and raffle will be used to help fund education technology equipment, Field Day, and other projects and activities.
WHERE: West Lincoln-Broadwell School
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Mower clinic
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Jaycees Center, 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN: Drop off mowers 9-11 am. Pick up mowers 2-4 pm.

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

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, 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

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

Butterflies Kids' Sale
SPONSOR: Woven Together
WHO: Anyone needing spring clothes etc for their child.
DETAILS: Consignment sale fundraiser. Do your spring shopping while helping adoptive and foster care parents of Logan County.
http://butterfliesconsignment.blogspot.com/
WHERE: 113 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: 10 am-7 pm
(Continues through March 29)

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

Thursday, March 27

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

Butterflies Kids' Sale
SPONSOR: Woven Together
WHO: Anyone needing spring clothes etc for their child.
DETAILS: Consignment sale fundraiser. Do your spring shopping while helping adoptive and foster care parents of Logan County.
http://butterfliesconsignment.blogspot.com/
WHERE: 113 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: 10 am-7 pm
(March 26-29 sale)

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

Friday, March 28

Butterflies Kids' Sale
SPONSOR: Woven Together
WHO: Anyone needing spring clothes etc for their child.
DETAILS: Consignment sale fundraiser. Do your spring shopping while helping adoptive and foster care parents of Logan County.
http://butterfliesconsignment.blogspot.com/
WHERE: 113 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: 10 am-7 pm
(March 26-29 sale)

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

Butterflies Kids' Sale
SPONSOR: Woven Together
WHO: Anyone needing spring clothes etc for their child.
DETAILS: Consignment sale fundraiser. Do your spring shopping while helping adoptive and foster care parents of Logan County.
http://butterfliesconsignment.blogspot.com/
WHERE: 113 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: 8 am-1 pm
(Last day of March 26-29 sale)

Spring concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Lincoln Area Music Society Chorale and Orchestra concert
(See article.) (See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Community High School auditorium
(Also presented on Sunday, March 30)
WHEN: 7 pm

Sunday, March 30

Spring concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Lincoln Area Music Society Chorale and Orchestra concert
(See article.) (See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Community High School auditorium
(Also presented on Saturday, March 29)
WHEN: 2 pm

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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