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JUNE 2017

Monday, June 5

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.

Tuesday, June 6

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: Mount Pulaski Community and Farmers Bank of Mount Pulaski
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: 130 S. Washington Street, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 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

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, June 7

RFL fundraiser at Culver’s in Lincoln
HOSTED BY: St. John UCC Remembers Relay Team
WHO: Public
DETAILS: ALL DAY EVENT - 10 percent of all sales will be donated to the St. John UCC Remembers Relay Team fundraising efforts
WHERE: Culver’s Restaurant, Lincoln
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 10 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 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

VFW 1756 Auxiliary meeting
HOSTED BY: VFW 1756 Auxiliary
WHO: Members
DETAILS: Monthly meeting
WHERE: Freedom Hall, Cronin Brothers VFW 1756, 915 Fifth Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Thursday, June 8

HSLC Garage Sale Preview Night - admission charged
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News

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, June 9

HSLC Garage Sale
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News

Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing
Fundraiser for the Chamber
Registration at 11:30 a.m. with Lunch from Jimmy John's
Shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.
End of day dinner at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 10

HSLC Garage Sale
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News

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

Vinegar Hill Market
HOSTED BY: City of Mount Pulaski & Mount Pulaski Merchants Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Various vendors gathered around the square in Mount Pulaski
WHERE: Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mount Pulaski Town Wide Recycling Day
HOSTED BY: City of Mount Pulaski
WHO: Mount Pulaski residents
DETAILS: See notice in Lincoln Daily News
WHEN: 9 a.m. to Noon

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

Logan County Democrats
HOSTED BY: Logan County Democrats
WHO: Pulbic
DETAILS: All Democrats invited to attend
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library, Pegram Room
WHEN: 10 a.m.

90th Annual Hartsburg-Emden High Alumni Banquet
HOSTED BY: Hartsburg-Emden Alumni Committee
WHO: Hartem Alumni
DETAILS: Anyone who does not receive an invitation, but would like to attend the banquest may send a request via email to hartemalumni@gmail.com or may call/text Janell Woolard at 217-737-2888.
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 11

HSLC Garage Sale
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News

Monday, June 12

Low Vision Support Group
HOSTED BY: Low Vision Support Group
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Guest speaker
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church, enter into the door off the parking lot under the canopy.
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Tuesday, June 13

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

Lincoln Writer's Club June meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Writer's Club
WHO: Members and guests
DETAILS: See announcement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Alumni Room of the Meyer-Evans Student Center of Lincoln College
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 14

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, June 15

Magician Jonathan May at 'Thursday at the library'
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children and families
DETAILS: Please register for this event by calling 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Filmtopia for Teens Part 1
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Teens grades 6th through 12
DETAILS Work together to create a mini-movie! Part 1 is prep time---creating a script, storyboarding, choosing props and costumes, etc. Snacks will be provided. Please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com to register for this event.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library, Library Annex
WHEN: 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Culver's Fundraiser for Alzheimer's
HOSTED BY: Christian Village and Culvers Restaurant
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association
WHERE: Culver's Restaurant, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday, June 16

22nd Lincoln D.A.R.E. Golf Outing
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News

Mount Pulaski Town Wide Junk drop off day
HOSTED BY: City of Mount Pulaski
WHO: Mount Pulaski residents
DETAILS: See notice in Lincoln Daily News

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

Schnitzel Fest Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: American Legion Post 263 Support Fund
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Carry out or dine in. Proceeds will go to support fund for assisting veterans
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth Street Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

3rd Fridays Downtown Lincoln
HOSTED BY: City of Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: An evening of fun, games, live music, food, and special themes, held monthly throughout the summer
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 17

Mount Pulaski Town Wide Junk drop off day
HOSTED BY: City of Mount Pulaski
WHO: Mount Pulaski residents
DETAILS: See notice in Lincoln Daily News

Annual Railsplitter Coin Club Coin Show
HOSTED BY: Railsplitter Coin Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS Buy, Sell or Trade Coins and paper money. Free parking. Dealers welcome. Free prize drawing. Food available on site.
WHERE: Jefferson Street Church, Fellowship Hall
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Have a hoot for Ella Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Friends and family of the King Family
WHO: Public
DETAILS Fundraiser to support the family of baby Ella King who has been hospitalized in St. Louis since January. Baby Ella's is ready to come home, and her family could use our support! Come enjoy live music with Ryan Parcelle and Emily Johnson, face painting, bounce house, raffle, 50/50 drawing, bake sale, pulled pork meal.
WHERE: Eagles Lodge, Lincoln
WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m.

Relay for Life
HOSTED BY: Relay for Life of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Lincoln College
WHEN: 3 p.m. to 10 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, June 18

Mount Pulaski Town Wide Junk drop off day
HOSTED BY: City of Mount Pulaski
WHO: Mount Pulaski residents
DETAILS: See notice in Lincoln Daily News

Monday, June 19

Chair Exercise Class at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Looking to be more active in 2017? Well look no further. Beginning March 20th and continuing every 3rd Monday at 10:00 a.m., you can join Amanda Kollman, Physical Therapist, for chair exercises at The Oasis. Each free class will be one hour in length. The first 30 minutes will consist of all sitting exercise and the second half will challenge your balance, as well as work on strengthening in standing. Class is open to everyone, so put on your tennis shoes and join us for one or more of these sessions!
WHERE: The Oasis Senior Center
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 11 a.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, June 20

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, June 21

RFL fundraiser at El Mazatlan Restaurant in Lincoln
HOSTED BY: Dana’s Team
WHO: Public
DETAILS: ALL DAY EVENT - 10 percent of all sales will be donated to the Dana’s Team fundraising efforts
WHERE: El Mazatlan, Lincoln
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 10 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, June 22

Animal Adaptations at 'Thursday at the library'
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children and families
DETAILS: (presented by Macon County Conservation District) Please register for this event by calling 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

CICBC Blood Drive
HOSTED BY: Faith Lutheran Church
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: Faith Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 2320 N. Kickapoo St., Lincoln
WHEN: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, June 23

Filmtopia for Teens Part 2
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Teens grades 6th through 12
DETAILS It's time for filming and editing your mini-movie! We''ll have a special guest on hand who will give you some great video editing tips. Snacks will be provided. Please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com to register for this event.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library, Library Annex
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 24

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.

Masonic Lodge Open House
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Masonic Lodge # 210
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Open house to celebrate the 300th anniversary of freemasonry.the public is invited to tour the lodge and learn more about masonry and the charitable work we do for our community. Refreshments will be served.
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Lodge, 2022 N. Kickapoo Street
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, June 25

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, June 26

Tuesday, June 27

Wednesday, June 28

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, June 29

Juggling Jeff at 'Thursday at the library'
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children and families
DETAILS: Please register for this event by calling 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Friday, June 30

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