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JULY 2017
Tuesday, July 25
Railer Cheerleader Camp
See July Park District Notes
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
CICBC Blood Drive
HOSTED BY:
Logan County Department of Public Health
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. All presenting donors
will receive a $10 gift card of their choice and be entered into a
drawing for a $2,500 vacation package.
WHERE: Logan County Department of Public Health - Bloodmobile, 109
Third Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Summer Food Program for Youth
HOSTED BY:
District 27 Schools, First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln,
University of Illinois Extension 4-H, and the Abraham Lincoln
Memorial Hospital
WHO: All youth under the age of 18
DETAILS: the program will provide free lunches to
children 18 or younger on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All meals will
take place at the Lincoln Junior High from 12pm to 1pm. No to-go
meals are available. Adults attending with the children may purchase
a lunch for $3. Participants are also invited to take part in free
activities from 11:30am-12pm. On Tuesdays the University of
Illinois-Extension office will be providing a free educational
activity and on Thursdays the Crazy CATCH Lady will lead
participants in fun gym activities to promote physical fitness.
WHERE: Lincoln Junior High School
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. activity time, Noon to 1 p.m. lunch
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: Whiskers
WHEN: Noon
The Mill on 66 Birthday Celebration
HOSTED BY:
Route 66 Heritage Foundation
WHO: Public
DETAILS:
See article in
Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE: 1018 First Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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, July 26
Railer Cheerleader Camp
See July Park District Notes
Senior Health Fair
HOSTED BY: Senator
Bill Brady, Representative Tim Butler, and the Oasis
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free admission, free screenings and free refreshments. ALMH
will be providing free bone density and balance screenings. Call
Bill Brady (309-664-4440) or Tim Butler's office for details
(217-782-0053)
WHERE:
Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN:
9 a.m. to Noon
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
Logan County Veterans Commission Meeting
HOSTED BY:
Logan County Veterans Commission
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Quarterly meeting
WHERE: American Legion Post 263, 1740 Fifth Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 6 p.m.
Mount Pulaski Community Band Concert
HOSTED BY: Mount
Pulaski Community Band
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Bring lawn chairs and blankets and join us on the lawn.
NOTE: The Mount Pulaski
Courthouse will be open from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. tonight. Come
early and spend some time at the Courthouse before the concert!
WHERE: Mount Pulaski Courthouse lawn at the Gazebo
WHEN:
7 p.m.
Thursday, July 27
Summer Food Program for Youth
HOSTED BY:
District 27 Schools, First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln,
University of Illinois Extension 4-H, and the Abraham Lincoln
Memorial Hospital
WHO: All youth under the age of 18
DETAILS: the program will provide free lunches to
children 18 or younger on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All meals will
take place at the Lincoln Junior High from 12pm to 1pm. No to-go
meals are available. Adults attending with the children may purchase
a lunch for $3. Participants are also invited to take part in free
activities from 11:30am-12pm. On Tuesdays the University of
Illinois-Extension office will be providing a free educational
activity and on Thursdays the Crazy CATCH Lady will lead
participants in fun gym activities to promote physical fitness.
WHERE: Lincoln Junior High School
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. activity time, Noon to 1 p.m. lunch
Friday, July 28
Pork Chop Meal Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public with paid ticket
DETAILS: Pork Chop Meal includes: Pork Chop Au Gratin Potatoes
Green Beans Roll Dessert, (and Drink with Dine-in only)
Dine-in or drive-thru
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Walleye & chicken dinner fundraiser
HOSTED BY: American Legion Post 263
WHO: Public with paid ticket
WHERE: American Legion Post 263, 1740 Fifth Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 29
Learn about the Power of Produce
at ALMH Market
HOSTED BY: ALMH
Market, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS Each week the market will offer the Power of Produce program
free for youngsters, along with free fitness classes, a walking
trail, and other offerings such as free health screenings, free
cooking demonstrations, and "Community Day." The Market will
be not just a place to shop, but a destination to spend a great
morning on a healthy family outing.
WHERE: Logan County Fairground
WHEN: 8 a.m. to Noon
ALMH Market hosts Story Time with author Ellie
Wakeman
HOSTED BY: ALMH
Market, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS Ellie Wakeman reads her children's book "Bella gets
rescued."
See story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Logan County Fairground
WHEN: 9 a.m. with second reading at 11 a.m.
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.
Road to Huston Benefit for Nicole Bottrel
HOSTED BY:
Friends of Nicole Bottrel
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Nicole has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer
that has gone to her brain and spinal cord and she has been forced
to travel to Huston, Texas for medical care. This benefit is to
assist her with the costs associated with travel and treatment.
Auctions, multiple raffles, motorcycle show, 50/50s and food food
Motorcycle show: sign up - 11am to 1pm, awards 2pm. Bowling
tournament: 7pm at Logan Lanes Food: 11am to 4pm at the American
Legion
WHERE: Logan Lanes and American Legion
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Barn
Colony artist Exhibit at LAI
HOSTED BY:
Logan County Arts & Lincoln Art Institute
WHO: Public
DETAILS Barn Colony artists from Decatur exhibit their works
WHERE: Lincoln Art Institute, Downtown Lincoln next door to the
post office on McLean Street.
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Fifth Saturday Opry
HOSTED BY:
Eagles Lodge
WHO: Public with paid admission
DETAILS: Join the 5th Saturday Opry Band for an evening of
classic country music. Doors open at 6pm with show at 7pm.
Tickets sold at the door. Concessions sold by the Eagles Lodge.
Free popcorn ! Use the entrance near the pavilion.
WHERE: Eagles Lodge, 1621 N. Kickapoo, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 30
Logan County Fair
2017 Fair
Schedule
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.
Barn Colony artist Exhibit at LAI
HOSTED BY: Logan
County Arts & Lincoln Art Institute
WHO: Public
DETAILS Barn Colony artists from Decatur exhibit their works
WHERE: Lincoln Art Institute, Downtown Lincoln next door to the
post office on McLean Street.
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Annual Veteran Group Photo
HOSTED BY:
Logan County Fair Board
WHO: All Logan County Veterans
DETAILS: Meet in the grandstand for a group photo, just prior
to the first harness racing of the season. Please arrive
early - between 1 p.m. and 1:15 p.m.
WHERE: Logan County Fairground Grandstand
WHEN: 1:30 p.m.
The Chosen Ones Gospel Music Night
HOSTED BY: San Jose
Christian Church, the San Jose United Methodist Church and the St.
Luke’s Lutheran Church.
WHO: Public
DETAILS:
See story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Pree Park, San Jose
WHEN: 5 p.m. activities 6 p.m. concert
Monday, July 31
Logan County Fair
2017 Fair
Schedule
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.
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