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March 2017


Friday, March 10

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

LCA March show opens with artist reception
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.

Harriet Tubman lecture
HOSTED BY: Lincoln College, Lincoln Heritage Museum
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  See article in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Lincoln Heritage Museum
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 11

The Ultimate All-you-can-eat Pancake Fundraiser
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHEN: 6:30 a.m. to Noon

Rummage and bake sale fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Faith Lutheran Church of Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS:
Buck-a-bag from noon to 1pm. Children and adult clothing, shoes, purses, books, holiday decorations, furniture, jewelry, knick-knacks, toys, small appliances, linens, etc. 
WHERE: Lincoln Park District Ballroom
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Russel Allen Garden Day
HOSTED BY: Logan County Master Gardeners
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See article in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Meyers-Evens Student Center, Lincoln College
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Electronics recycling collection 
HOSTED BY: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  See announcement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Habitat for Humanity warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 9 a.m. to Noon

Cosmic Bingo
HOSTED BY: Carroll Catholic School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Knights of Columbus, 217 Limit Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 6 p.m.

Sunday, March 12

No events on the calendar

Monday, March 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.

Low Vision Support Group
HOSTED BY: Low Vision Support Group
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Guest speaker Dave Bode of Bloomington talking about Script Talk and ID Mate
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church, enter into the door off the parking lot under the canopy.
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Tuesday, March 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

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 Writer's Club
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, March 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, March 16

LCHS FFA Alumni Meeting
HOSTED BY: LCHS FFA Alumni
WHO: All LCHS FFA Alumni
WHERE :Lincoln Community High School Ag Room
WHEN:  6 p.m.

Comedy Night with Dustin's DoJo
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Open to everyone
DETAILS: See article in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Warehouse Student Center, Lincoln Christian University
WHEN:  7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 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

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Robots, Circuits and Videogames!
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Teens sixth through 12th grades
DETAILS: Play videogames with your friends, check out the library\\\'s new robots and experiment with beginning electronics kits. Snacks will be provided. Please register by calling 732-5732 or emailing youthlpld@gmail.com
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, March 18

WLB Pancake Breakfast fundraiser
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHEN: 7 a.m. to noon

Logan County Polar Plunge
HOSTED BY: Special Olympics Illinois
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  The Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge® is a unique opportunity to support Special Olympics athletes by taking a flying leap – a leap into the frigid waters of an Illinois lake. Participants raise at least $100 in donations from friends, family and co-workers in exchange for jumping into the icy waters in the middle of winter. Each plunger receives a Polar Plunge sweatshirt and entrance into a Post-Plunge Party, plus the chance to win additional prizes for raising more money. All proceeds collected by Plungers benefit Special Olympics Illinois athletes. In 2016, nearly $1.9 million was raised by 6,480 plungers. In 18 years, $16.4 million has been raised by more than 60,000 plungers! Attire: Anything but a wet suit. Shoes are recommended and costumes are encouraged. Don’t forget a towel with which to dry off! No head-first diving is allowed!
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, Lincoln Lakes Private Beach
WHEN: Noon

Lincoln Legion Baseball Team fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Legion Baseball
WHO: Public with paid admission (adults 18+ children accompanied by an adult)
DETAILS:  The team will be hosting a fun filled night with 7 rounds of mouse races with chances to win numerous prizes! Other raffles will include a liquor wagon, 50/50, and lottery ticket tree! Tickets include entry, dinner, raffle tickets, and beer tickets. Tickets can be bought at the Legion or by contacting Jason O'Brien at 217-671-9707 or jason.obrien@prudential.com.  We look forward to seeing you there!
WHERE: Lincoln Banquet Center
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. to 9 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, March 19

LCHS Railer Baseball Breakfast
HOSTED BY: Railer Baseball & American Legion
WHO: Public with paid admission
DETAILS:  See Advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: American Legion, Lincoln
WHEN: 8 a.m. to Noon

Boy Scout Troop 102 Spring BBQ
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHEN:  10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

FREE Zumba Class
HOSTED BY: Logan County Zumba
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  FREE Zumba Dance Party Dance along with 5 local, certified Zumba Instructors:  Liz Staton, Chris Thomas, Rachael Welker, Bethany Rademaker, Janell Woolard. Come, try it out. Stay for all or just a portion of the afternoon. Free water & healthy snacks -- check out the Zumba wear! Leave with a coupon for another free class!  
WHERE: Lincoln VFW, 915 Fifth Street, Lincoln
WHEN:  2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, March 20

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.

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, March 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

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, March 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, March 23

18th Annual Ag Day Breakfast
HOSTED BY: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: **NEW LOCATION**  Jack Nutt Arena, Lincoln College
WHEN: 7 a.m.

Friday, March 24

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Ladies Night Out
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Free, registration requested
DETAILS: 
What you Truly Hunger for:  A Holistic approach to improved self-care for life.  Janet Cook who is a Body Transformation Expert will lead this program.  other talks include Health Hack by Nicole Florence MD and Go, Slow, Whoa your way to health with Angela Stoltzenburg  PRE-REGISTRATION REQUESTED BY MARCH 15TH REGISTER ONLINE AT https://www.almh.org/About/Calendar/Detail/v/2000/ev/6803
WHERE: Lincoln Center, Lincoln College
WHEN: 5 p.m.

Saturday, March 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, March 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.

Superhero Family Fun Day
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Families and Children ages 4 to 10 years
DETAILS: 
Superhero Family Fun Day will be filled with lots of games, crafts, and activities for all! Children are encouraged to dress up as their favorite superhero as well. There will be a photo station, your child could receive a Superhero Training Certificate, there will be a giveaway game, capes and treats to take home too!   Pre-register by Wednesday, March 15th by calling the Lincoln Park District!  CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.  $5 REGISTRATION FEE/PER CHILD
WHERE: Lincoln Park District
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday, March 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, March 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

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

Weather Spotter Training
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 29

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, March 30

No events on the calendar

Friday, March 31

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

 


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