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May 2014


Thursday, May 1

National Day of Prayer
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Logan County Courthouse
WHEN: Noon

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

Lincoln College spring concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Concert by Lincoln College Chorale and Chamber Choir
(See article.) (See poster.)
WHERE: Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 7 pm

Salt Creek A.B.A.T.E. meeting
SPONSOR: Salt Creek A.B.A.T.E.
WHO: Salt Creek Chapter members
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Kickapoo Creek Park
WHEN: 7 pm

Friday, May 2

Golf outing
SPONSOR: Carroll Catholic School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Elks Country Club
WHEN: 1 pm

LJHS spring play
SPONSOR: Lincoln Junior High School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Play presented by LJHS drama group students. Tickets available from drama group members or at the door.
WHERE: LJHS auditorium
WHEN: Doors open at 6:30 pm; play at 7 pm

Hartem Fine Arts Festival
SPONSOR: Hartsburg-Emden Jr.-Sr. High School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Instrumental and choral performances by Hartem fine arts students.
(See article.)
WHERE: Hartsburg-Emden High School gymnasium.
WHEN: 7 pm

Saturday, May 3

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: May 3-Oct. 29. Wednesdays, 2:30-5 pm. Saturdays, 7 am-noon.
(See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Graue Inc. Invitational BBQ
SPONSOR: Graue Inc.
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Graue Inc., 1905 N. Kickapoo

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

LCHS Prom Red Carpet Runway and Royal Grand March
SPONSOR: Main Street Lincoln and city of Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln, Logan County Courthouse
WHEN: Red Carpet Runway, 4:30 pm; Royal Grand March, 5:30 pm

LJHS spring play
SPONSOR: Lincoln Junior High School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Play presented by LJHS drama group students. Tickets available from drama group members or at the door.
WHERE: LJHS auditorium
WHEN: Doors open at 6:30 pm; play at 7 pm

Sunday, May 4

Sunday lunch
SPONSOR: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
WHO: Open to public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: 1140 N. State St.
WHEN: 11 am-1 pm

Lincoln MS Walk
SPONSOR: Lincoln MS
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnms.com/ms_walk.html
WHERE: Kickapoo Creek Park
WHEN: Check-in at noon; team pictures at 1 pm; walk at 1:30 pm

Monday, May 5

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
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. 
(See article.)

WHERE: LCU, 100 Campus View Drive
WHEN: 10 am-3 pm

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Immanuel Lutheran 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. 
(See article.)

WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 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.
WHERE: Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Tuesday, May 6

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, May 7

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

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 2:30-5 pm

Thursday, May 8

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

Opening reception for LCHS exhibit at Lincoln Art Institute
SPONSOR: Logan County Arts
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Art Institute, 112 S. McLean St.
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Grief support group
SPONSOR: Memorial Home Services Hospice
WHO: Those who have experienced a loss.
DETAILS: Losing a loved one is difficult. Dealing with feelings of grief and sorrow can be overwhelming in the midst of a loss. Our grief support group offers a private setting for individuals to share, discuss feelings, receive support and offer comfort to others who have shared a similar experience. Attendance is free and open to the public. No appointment or sign-up is necessary. All are welcome to come, share and receive support.
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 5-6:30 pm

LCHS play: "Little Shop of Horrors"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: LCHS, 1000 Railer Way
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Friday, May 9

LCHS play: "Little Shop of Horrors"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: LCHS, 1000 Railer Way
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Saturday, May 10

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 7 am-noon

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

Glass recycling collection
SPONSOR: Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Woman's Club and Verallia Saint-Gobain Containers
WHO: Open to public
DETAILS: Only container glass (originally held a food or beverage item) will be accepted. Clear glass as well as amber, green and blue will be accepted. Unacceptable items include ceramics, dishware, light bulbs, linear fluorescent lights, window glass and mirrors. Glass preparation: Rinse all containers thoroughly. Remove ALL metal and plastic lids and rings from the container. Labels may be left on the containers. The glass recycling program reserves the right to refuse any glass that does not meet preparation guidelines. FOR SAFETY REASONS, NO BROKEN GLASS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Collection will be canceled in case of inclement weather. The Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency DOES NOT accept glass at any of its collection sites.
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds, main entrance
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Walk for Life
SPONSOR: Living Alternatives Pregnancy Resource Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
http://hopeforafuture.com/venue/lincoln-christian-church/
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean
WHEN: 9 am registration, 10 am walk

LCHS play: "Little Shop of Horrors"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: LCHS, 1000 Railer Way
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, May 11

Mother's Day buffet
SPONSOR: Kiwanis
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln College Meyer-Evans Student Center
WHEN: 11 am-2 pm

LCHS play: "Little Shop of Horrors"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: LCHS, 1000 Railer Way
WHEN: 2 pm

Monday, May 12

Artist's talk and critique
SPONSOR: Logan County Arts
WHO: Members and general public
DETAILS: Brian K Simpson will present a talk, "Discussing Techniques of Life Drawing."
(See article.)
WHERE: Salvation Army Keest Center, 307 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: 7 pm

Tuesday, May 13

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, May 14

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

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 2:30-5 pm

Thursday, May 15

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

Friday, May 16

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

Saturday, May 17

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Plant sale
SPONSOR: Logan County Master Gardeners
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Perennials, houseplants, ornamental grasses, heirloom tomatoes, peppers, and a small selection of annual flowers and shrubs
(See article.)
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds, Special Events Building
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Monday, May 19

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, May 20

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, May 21

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

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 2:30-5 pm

Railsplitter Coin Club meeting
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Coin Club
WHO: Open to everyone
DETAILS: Monthly meeting on the third Wednesday of each month
WHERE: Friendship Manor, meeting room
Entry to the meeting room is through the side door of the visitor parking lot.

WHEN: 7-9 pm

Thursday, May 22

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: 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

Saturday, May 24

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Lincoln Hampton Inn
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. As a thank-you for donating around a holiday weekend, all donors will receive a free shirt.
WHERE: Lincoln Hampton Inn, 1019 N. Heitmann Drive, behind Cracker Barrel
WHEN: 11 am-2 pm

Tuesday, May 27

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, May 28

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

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 2:30-5 pm

Thursday, May 29

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

Saturday, May 31

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 7 am-noon

 

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