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March 2015


Saturday, Mar. 7

Good News Creative Arts Breakfast Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Good News Creative Arts
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Publicity
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church
WHEN: 6:30 a.m. to Noon

Benefit for family of Dave Tackett
HOSTED BY: Benefit Committee
WHO: Public/Free Admission
DETAILS: Fundraising activities throughout the day and evening.  1:00-4:00 Kids Games, Face Painting, & Character Visits 1:00-7:00 Silent Auction Items, Raffles & Bake Sale 4:00-7:00 Dinner Available 5:00-8:00 Live Auction 9:00-11:00 Live Band – Wedgewood Brothers
WHERE: American Legion Post #263, Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 11 p.m..

Ducks Unlimited Banquet
HOSTED BY: Ducks Unlimited
WHO: Everyone
DETAILS: Contact Merlin for more information - 217-737-8708
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall
WHEN: 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, Mar. 8

Atlanta Fire Department Annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
HOSTED BY: Atlanta Fire Department
WHO: Public/donation accepted
DETAILS: Pancakes, Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy
WHERE: Atlanta Firehouse, 205 S.E. Vine Street, Atlanta
WHEN: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

LCHS FFA Fundraiser Breakfast
HOSTED BY: LCHS FFA
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Publicity
WHERE: Lincoln Community High School Cafeteria
WHEN: 7 a.m. to Noon

Veteran's Celebration fundraiser breakfast
HOSTED BY: Veteran's Celebration Committee
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Close up
WHERE: American Legion, Lincoln
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Monday, Mar. 9

Ready Readers Story Time
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Pulbic Library
WHO: Children ages 5 thru 7
DETAILS:  Registration begins Monday, Feb. 2. Please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com  for more information.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 10

Blood pressure screenings
HOSTED BY: 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

Book Buddies Story Time
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 3, 4, and 5 IF NOT in Kindergarten
DETAILS:  Registration begins Monday, Feb. 2. Please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com  for more information.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Little Listeners Lapsit
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 6 month to 2 years
DETAILS:  Registration begins Monday, Feb. 2. Please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com for more information.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Public meeting regarding summer food program for children
HOSTED BY: USDA & ISBE
WHO: All concerned/RSVP please
DETAILS:  See Article
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Lincoln Writers Club
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Writers Club
WHO: Members and guests
DETAILS:  See Close-up
WHERE: Alumni Room at Lincoln College
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Mar. 11

Book Buddies Story Time
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 3, 4, and 5 IF NOT in Kindergarten
DETAILS:  Registration begins Monday, Feb. 2. Please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com  for more information.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Little Listeners Lapsit
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 6 month to 2 years
DETAILS:  Registration begins Monday, Feb. 2. Please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com for more information.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Breastfeeding support group
HOSTED BY: 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.
WHERE: Steinfort B at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: Noon-1:30 pm

Prayer in the Park
WHO: Open to all
DETAILS:  Join others from the area as they come together to pray for the local government, school system, businesses, churches and families
WHERE: Academic Development Institute, 305 N. Kickapoo, Lincoln
WHEN: Noon

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

Retirement reception for Wally Kautz
HOSTED BY: Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Close up
WHERE: Calm Creek Cafe, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday, Mar. 12

No events on the calendar

Friday, Mar. 13

CICBC Blood Drive
HOSTED BY: Mount Pulaski High School
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  For your convenience, please call the blood center toll-free to sign up at 1-866-GIVE-BLD or schedule an appointment online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org  Walk-ins are also welcome and appreciated.
WHERE: Mount Pulaski High School, 206 S. Spring Street, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Civil War Walk with District 27 students
HOSTED BY: District 27 Schools and Lincoln Heritage Museum
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Article
WHERE: Lincoln Heritage Museum, Lincoln College
WHEN: Northwest students 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
WHEN: Washington-Monroe students 10:30 a.m. to Noon
WHEN: Central School students 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 14

Electronics recycling collection
HOSTED BY: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS:
WHERE: Habitat for Humanity warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Logan County Democrats
HOSTED BY: Logan County Democrats
WHO: All Logan County Democrats are invited to attend
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library, downstairs meeting room
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Sunday, Mar. 15

LCHS BAseball Annual Breakfast Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: LCHS Baseball Boosters
WHO: Public/Admission Charged
DETAILS: All you can eat.  Pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy.  Reasonably prices with discounts for children age 4 to 12 and kids under 3 eat FREE
WHERE: American Legion, Lincoln
WHEN: 8 a.m. to Noon

Habitat for Humanity Groundbreaking Ceremony
HOSTED BY: Habitat for Humanity Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Article
WHERE: 537 Tenth Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 2:30 p.m.

Chili Supper Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: The Christian Village Auxiliary and Broadwell Christian Church
WHO: Public/donation accepted
DETAILS: See Publicity
WHERE: Christian Village Senior Apartment Building
WHEN: 5 p.m.

Monday, Mar. 16

Ready Readers Story Time
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Pulbic Library
WHO: Children ages 5 thru 7
DETAILS:  Registration begins Monday, Feb. 2. Please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com  for more information.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 17

Blood pressure screenings
HOSTED BY: 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

Book Buddies Story Time
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 3, 4, and 5 IF NOT in Kindergarten
DETAILS:  Registration begins Monday, Feb. 2. Please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com  for more information.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Little Listeners Lapsit
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 6 month to 2 years
DETAILS:  Registration begins Monday, Feb. 2. Please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com for more information.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Safe Ride Available on St. Patrick's Day night
HOSTED BY: Healthy Communities Partnership
WHO: Public
DETAILS: SAFE RIDES - free rides home from local bars for to prevent drunk driving and promote safe streets for everyone.   Ask bartender for a SAFE RIDE ticket. Rides provided by A Green Cab. ONLY WITHIN CITY OF LINCOLN LIMITS
 

Wednesday, Mar. 18

American Red Cross blood drive
HOSTED BY: Hartsburg-Emden Junior & Senior High School
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  See Article
WHERE: Hartsburg-Emden High School
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Book Buddies Story Time
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 3, 4, and 5 IF NOT in Kindergarten
DETAILS:  Registration begins Monday, Feb. 2. Please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com  for more information.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Little Listeners Lapsit
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 6 month to 2 years
DETAILS:  Registration begins Monday, Feb. 2. Please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com for more information.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

American Red Cross blood drive
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  See Article
WHERE: Lincoln Park District
WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m.

Breastfeeding support group
HOSTED BY: 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.
WHERE: Steinfort B at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: Noon-1:30 pm

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

Railsplitter Coin Club meeting
HOSTED BY: 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, Mar. 19

Caregivers Together
HOSTED BY: The Christian Village
WHO: Caregivers and their families
DETAILS: Recognizing the need caregivers have for support in the challenges they face, the Christian Village offers a caregiver support group, open to all caregivers.

WHERE: Christian Village Senior Apartments, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN: 1:30-3 pm

Friday, Mar. 20

Diabetes support group
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: People with diabetes and their support system
TOPIC:  Understanding Your Diabetes Medications
WHERE: Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 11 am-noon

Saturday, Mar. 21

WLB PTO Breakfast Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: West Lincoln-Broadwell Parent Teacher Organization
WHO: Public for a fee
DETAILS: All you can eat pancake and sausage.  Tickets available at the door.  Children 3 and under eat FREE.  There will also be a basket raffle and a silent auction
WHERE:
West Lincoln Broadwell School Gymnasium
WHEN: 7 a.m. to Noon

Middletown Fire and Rescue Open House
HOSTED BY: Middletown Fire and Rescue
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Open house with a ceremony at Noon
WHERE:
Middletown Fire Department
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Polar Plunge at Lincoln Lakes
DETAILS: See Publicity
WHERE:
Knights of Columbus Hall and Lincoln Lakes
WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon check-in  PLUNGE at Noon

Elkhart Dinner Program
HOSTED BY: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public with reservation
DETAILS: See Article
WHERE:
Horsefeathers in Elkhart
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. dinner

Palms Grill Dinner Program
HOSTED BY: Atlanta Public Library & Palms Grill
WHO: Public/reservations required
DETAILS: Friday night dinner with special guests speakers.  See Close-up
WHERE:
Palms Grill, Atlanta
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. program

Sunday, Mar. 22

Boy Scout Spring BBQ
HOSTED BY: Boy Scout Troop 102
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Publicity
WHERE:
Knights of Columbus Hall, Lincoln
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday, Mar. 23

Ready Readers Story Time
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Pulbic Library
WHO: Children ages 5 thru 7
DETAILS:  Registration begins Monday, Feb. 2. Please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com  for more information.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 24

Blood pressure screenings
HOSTED BY: 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

Book Buddies Story Time
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 3, 4, and 5 IF NOT in Kindergarten
DETAILS:  Registration begins Monday, Feb. 2. Please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com  for more information.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Little Listeners Lapsit
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 6 month to 2 years
DETAILS:  Registration begins Monday, Feb. 2. Please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com for more information.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Mar. 25

Book Buddies Story Time
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 3, 4, and 5 IF NOT in Kindergarten
DETAILS:  Registration begins Monday, Feb. 2. Please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com  for more information.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Little Listeners Lapsit
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 6 month to 2 years
DETAILS:  Registration begins Monday, Feb. 2. Please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com for more information.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Breastfeeding support group
HOSTED BY: 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.
WHERE: Steinfort B at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: Noon-1:30 pm

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

Thursday, Mar. 26

16th Annual Ag Scholarship Breakfast
HOSTED BY: Lincoln and Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Publicity
WHERE: Lincoln Christian University Laughlin Center
WHEN: 7 a.m.

Friday, Mar. 27

No events on the calendar

Saturday, Mar. 28

No events on the calendar

Sunday, Mar. 29

No events on the calendar

Monday, Mar. 30

Ready Readers Story Time
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Pulbic Library
WHO: Children ages 5 thru 7
DETAILS:  Registration begins Monday, Feb. 2. Please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com  for more information.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 31

Blood pressure screenings
HOSTED BY: 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

Book Buddies Story Time
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 3, 4, and 5 IF NOT in Kindergarten
DETAILS:  Registration begins Monday, Feb. 2. Please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com  for more information.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Little Listeners Lapsit
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 6 month to 2 years
DETAILS:  Registration begins Monday, Feb. 2. Please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com for more information.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Weather Spotter Training Class
HOSTED BY: Logan County EMA
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Publicity
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center
WHEN:  6:30 p.m.

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