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May 2014


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

Quarter Auction to benefit St. Jude's
SPONSOR: Lincoln to Peoria St. Jude Runs
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., auction begins at 6:30.  Hot dog meal with chips and sode will be offered for sale.  Will offer quarter auction and silent auction items.  Quarter auction intems include Thirty-One, Tastefully Simple, Origami Owl, Pink Zebra, Scentsy, Cloth Penguin, Roni B Photography, Tupperware, Pampered Chef and many more.  Silen Auction items will include 4 CUBS tickets and a processed pork bundle.  100% of the proceeds from the auction benefits the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
WHERE: Lincoln Knights of Columbus Hall
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.

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

HSLC Garage Sale Drop off
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Those who wish to donate items to the HSLC may do so on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s from now through June 7.  Items should be brought to the Logan County Fairgrounds using the south entry. Anyone who needs items picked up can call 217-732-1979 or 217-732-7853.
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds, south entrance.
WHEN: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sunday, May 18

Relay for Life fundraiser breakfast
SPONSOR: Relay For Life of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS: Starting the day with a good breakfast goes with this years theme: “Cookin Up A Cure For Cancer”. Tickets can be obtained in advance from any team captain or member with tickets or by calling Devon Vannoy: 217-737-8295 or Tonita Reifsteck: 217-855-1645.  Tickets will also be available at the door.
WHERE: Lincoln College Meyers Evans Student Center (see article)
WHEN: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Sign and dine
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Sign language is another way to communicate without words.  It is like another language without speaking.  Those interested in knowing more about sign language and learning the skill are invited to attend this event.  There will be trained and skilled instructors who will offer a class on the subject.  Guests and beginner signers are welcome.
WHERE: Lincoln Burger King
WHEN: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

 

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: 2:30-5:30 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

Monday, May 26

Atlanta Public Library Rededication Exercises
SPONSOR: Atlanta Public Library
WHO: Public
DETAILS: The Atlanta Public Library “Rededication Exercises” have been designed to celebrate completion of its recent and extensive restoration project.  It will follow a program similar to the “Dedicatory Exercises” held in 1908 when the Atlanta Public Library building was first opened.
WHERE: Atlanta Library Lawn
WHEN: 1 - 1:30 p.m.

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

HSLC Garage Sale Drop off
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Those who wish to donate items to the HSLC may do so on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s from now through June 7.  Items should be brought to the Logan County Fairgrounds using the south entry. Anyone who needs items picked up can call 217-732-1979 or 217-732-7853.
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds, south entrance.
WHEN: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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: 2:30-5:30 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

HSLC Garage Sale Drop off
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Those who wish to donate items to the HSLC may do so on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s from now through June 7.  Items should be brought to the Logan County Fairgrounds using the south entry. Anyone who needs items picked up can call 217-732-1979 or 217-732-7853.
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds, south entrance.
WHEN: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

 

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