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February 2017


Thursday, February 2

Explorer Club:  Sew Much Fun Week 2
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children grades 3rd through 5th
DETAILS:  Finish up your hand-sewn pillows and review the skills you learned last week! Please register by calling 732-5732. (You can register for the full 8 week session of Explorer Club or for individual classes.)
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Emblem Club #443 Monthly meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Elks Lodge
WHO: Members and anyone interested in joining
DETAILS: The Lincoln Emblem Club meets monthly on the first Thrusday of the month. Meetings are held at the Lincoln Elks Ballroom at 7 p.m.  New members are always welcome. Contact club president Judy Smith at 217-732-3788.
WHERE: Lincoln Elks Lodge
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Friday, February 3

No events on the calendar

Saturday, February 4

Zion Lutheran Pancake and Sausage Meal Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Zion Lutheran School
WHO: Public with paid meal tickets
DETAILS: See article in Lincoln Daily News
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Zion Lutheran School
WHEN: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday, February 5

Free Lunch at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
HOSTED BY: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
WHO:  Public
DETAILS:  Complete meal free to all
WHERE: 1140 N. State Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday, February 6

Senior Fitness Class
HOSTED BY: Christian Village/Silver Fox Fitness
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Free of charge and is open to the public. Due to construction, entrance and parking is only from Short 8th St.
WHERE: Christian Village Congregate Building
WHEN: 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Pinochle Class
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Woman's Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  weekly classes running through March.  For questions or additional information please call Joanne Toft at 217-737-9750 or Sandy Johnson at 217-732-6528.
WHERE: Lincoln Woman's Club Building
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuesday, February 7

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 a.m. to noon

Lincoln Kiwanis
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Kiwanis
WHO: Members and prospective members
DETAILS:  Kiwanis is a service organization working to serve the children of the world.
WHERE: Logan Lanes
WHEN: Noon

Tuesday Night Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public (membership not required)
DETAILS:  Come early for dinner then enjoy an evening of Bingo.  We will offer large jackpots and a great atmosphere!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. Dinner service; 6:30 p.m. Bingo

Lincoln Masonic Lodge meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Masons Lodge 210
WHO: Members
DETAILS:  Regularly scheduled meeting
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Lodge 210, 2022 N. Kickapoo Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 8

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 to 1:30 p.m.

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Meyer-Evans Student Center, Lincoln College
WHEN: Noon

Thursday, February 9

Explorer Club:  Awesome Ozobots
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children grades 3rd through 5th
DETAILS:  Explore code with the library's new robots! Learn the Ozobot's color language with bots
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

“Profiles and Portraits” Artshow
HOSTED BY: Logan County Arts and Lincoln Art Institute
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  See article in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Lincoln Art Institute
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Weight Loss Support Group
HOSTED BY: Memorial Weight Loss and Wellness Center
WHO: Free to public
DETAILS: Small group discussion followed by a short presentation on a variety of topics.  For details, call 217-605-5500
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Steinfort Room A. 
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Let it Grow Garden Club
HOSTED BY: Let it Grow Garden Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Come enjoy a guest speaker, question and answer sessions, and a chance to share your gardening experiences with others.  NO MEMBERSHIP FEES, EVERYONE WELCOME
WHERE: Lincoln Rural Fire Protection District, North Postville Drive, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Friday, February 10

No events on the calendar

Saturday, February 11

Electronics recycling collection 
HOSTED BY: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Close-up
WHERE: Habitat for Humanity warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 9 a.m. to Noon

Lincoln Birthday Party at Mount Pulaski Courthouse
HOSTED BY: Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  See story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Mount Pulaski Courthouse
WHEN: Noon - guest speaker at 1:30 p.m.

Woven Together Charity Ball
HOSTED BY: Woven Together
WHO: Public with paid ticket - Purchase advance tickets at Jefferson Street Christian Church, at woventogetherlogancounty.org, or the night of at the door.
DETAILS:  Delicious desserts and dancing from every era. There will be raffle baskets and many chances to win. Proceeds to benefit Woven Together: Supporting local children in foster care, offering grants to adoptive families in Logan County, and partnering with international ministries to care for orphans and at-risk families around the world.
WHERE: Lincoln Knights of Columbus
WHEN: 6:00 p.m. Doors open, 6:15-7:00 p.m. Free Dance Instruction,
7:00-10:00 p.m. Dance

Sunday, February 12

Youth and Families Valentine Dance
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Children ages 3 to 12-years and family members
DETAILS:  Dress in your best clothes and enjoy snacks and fun music. The dance will be held in the Ballroom at the Lincoln Park District.  Register by Wednesday, February 8th by calling the park district at 217-732-8770 
WHERE: Lincoln Park District Ballroom
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday, February 13

Senior Fitness Class
HOSTED BY: Christian Village/Silver Fox Fitness
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Free of charge and is open to the public. Due to construction, entrance and parking is only from Short 8th St.
WHERE: Christian Village Congregate Building
WHEN: 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Pinochle Class
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Woman's Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  weekly classes running through March.  For questions or additional information please call Joanne Toft at 217-737-9750 or Sandy Johnson at 217-732-6528.
WHERE: Lincoln Woman's Club Building
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VFW monthly membership meeting
HOSTED BY: VFW Post 1756
WHO: Members
DETAILS:  Monthly meeting
WHERE: 915 Fifth Street, Lincoln
WHEN:  6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 14

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 a.m. to noon

Tuesday Night Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public (membership not required)
DETAILS:  Come early for dinner then enjoy an evening of Bingo.  We will offer large jackpots and a great atmosphere!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. Dinner service; 6:30 p.m. Bingo

Wednesday, February 15

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 to 1:30 p.m.

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Meyer-Evans Student Center, Lincoln College
WHEN: Noon

American Legion 263 Auxiliary meeting
HOSTED BY: American Legion 263 Auxiliary
WHO: Members
DETAILS: Monthly meeting
WHERE: American Legion Hall, 1740 Fifth Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m.

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 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Thursday, February 16

Explorer Club:  The Art of Tessellation
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children grades 3rd through 5th
DETAILS:  Explore geometry and create your own shape. Then replicate it using the tiling process to create a masterpiece. Please register by calling 732-5732. (You can register for the full 8 week session of Explorer Club or for individual classes.)
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Friday, February 17

Diabetes Support Group
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital/Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Timely topics are discussed each month. Led by a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. 
For details, call 217-605-5535
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 11 a.m. to Noon

Fight Night
HOSTED BY: First United Methodist Church
WHO: Public with paid admission
DETAILS: See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: First United Methodist Church, 302 Broadway Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday, February 18

LCU Leader Conference
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Join hundreds of church leaders as they gather on the LCU campus to learn from internationally known speakers. The theme is “Generational Challenges & Opportunities: How to Reach & Keep 5 Generations In the Church“
WHERE: Lincoln Christian University
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Joyful Painting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Children ages 10 and up
DETAILS:  Come join Joyful Painting during the Wellness Expo on February 18th at the Lincoln Park District to have an exciting morning painting a beautiful heart painting. There will be lots of other activities going on and 10% of all painting proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association in honor of Healthy Heart Month. Register today to reserve your spot!  Register by February 14th
WHERE: Lincoln Park District
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Wellnes Expo
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  "Be a Healthy MVP"  Free health screenings, free inflatables for kids, over 60 vendors and more. 
Offering free health screenings, giveaways, prizes, cooking demonstrations and inflatables for kids of all ages.
WHERE: Lincoln Park District
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

3rd Saturday Dance at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public with paid admission
DETAILS:  Do you like to dance? Have you found it hard to find a dance hall these days? Well, the Oasis is the place for you!  DJ provided.  Admission fee will include drinks and popcorn. Come on out on the 3rd Saturday for food, fun and fancy foot work!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, February 19

FFA Breakfast and Auction Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Lincoln FFA / FFA Alumni
WHO: Public with paid admission
DETAILS: See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Lincoln Community High School Cafeteria, 1000 Railer Way, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 a.m. to Noon

Monday, February 20

Senior Fitness Class
HOSTED BY: Christian Village/Silver Fox Fitness
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Free of charge and is open to the public. Due to construction, entrance and parking is only from Short 8th St.
WHERE: Christian Village Congregate Building
WHEN: 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Pinochle Class
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Woman's Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  weekly classes running through March.  For questions or additional information please call Joanne Toft at 217-737-9750 or Sandy Johnson at 217-732-6528.
WHERE: Lincoln Woman's Club Building
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Military order of the Purple Heart
HOSTED BY: Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 159 and Auxiliary 159
WHO: Members
DETAILS: Monthly meeting of both the chapter and the auxiliary.  For questions about the chapter, auxiliary or membership call Melanie 217-871-8254. 
WHERE: VFW Post 755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 21

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 a.m. to noon

Lincoln Kiwanis
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Kiwanis
WHO: Members and prospective members
DETAILS:  Kiwanis is a service organization working to serve the children of the world.
WHERE: Logan Lanes
WHEN: Noon

Tuesday Night Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public (membership not required)
DETAILS:  Come early for dinner then enjoy an evening of Bingo.  We will offer large jackpots and a great atmosphere!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. Dinner service; 6:30 p.m. Bingo

Lincoln Masonic Lodge meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Masons Lodge 210
WHO: Members
DETAILS:  Regularly scheduled meeting
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Lodge 210, 2022 N. Kickapoo Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 22

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 to 1:30 p.m.

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Meyer-Evans Student Center, Lincoln College
WHEN: Noon

Thursday, February 23

Explorer Club:  Household Hoverboards
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children grades 3rd through 5th
DETAILS:  Use household items and your knowledge of the concept of friction and build two hover objects to take home. (You can register for the remainder of the 8 week session of Explorer Club or for individual classes.)
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Friday, February 24

No events on the calendar

Saturday, February 25

Free Community Yoga Class
HOSTED BY: REPS Gym
WHO: Public
WHERE: REPS Gym, 300 S. McLean, Lincoln
WHEN: 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Sunday, February 26

ALMH Prenatal Class
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Free, registration requested
DETAILS: 
What is covered? When to Come to the Hospital, What to Expect During Labor and Delivery, Pain Relief Options, Breathing Techniques, Family Maternity Suites Tour.  Register by calling 217-605-5233
WHERE: ALMH Steinfort Room A
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, February 27

Senior Fitness Class
HOSTED BY: Christian Village/Silver Fox Fitness
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Free of charge and is open to the public. Due to construction, entrance and parking is only from Short 8th St.
WHERE: Christian Village Congregate Building
WHEN: 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Pinochle Class
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Woman's Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  weekly classes running through March.  For questions or additional information please call Joanne Toft at 217-737-9750 or Sandy Johnson at 217-732-6528.
WHERE: Lincoln Woman's Club Building
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuesday, February 28

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 a.m. to noon

Tuesday Night Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public (membership not required)
DETAILS:  Come early for dinner then enjoy an evening of Bingo.  We will offer large jackpots and a great atmosphere!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. Dinner service; 6:30 p.m. Bingo
 


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