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FEBRUARY 2018


SATURDAY, FEB 10

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: Open to all Democrats
DETAILS: 
See announcement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library
WHEN:  10 a.m.

SUNDAY, FEB 11

4-H Spaghetti Dinner
HOSTED BY: Logan County 4-H Foundation
WHO: Open to all / DONATION ONLY fundraiser
DETAILS: 
See announcement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Knights of Columbus, Lincoln
WHEN:  11 a.m. to 1:L30 p.m.

Parent/Child Sweetheart Dance
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Open to all / pre-registration requested by 2/7
DETAILS: 
Come one, come all! Join us for our parent/child (ages 3-12) Sweetheart Dance! Dress in your best clothes and enjoy snacks and fun music. The dance will be held in the Ballroom at the Lincoln Park District.
WHERE: Lincoln Park District
WHEN:  1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Sign and Dine Club
HOSTED BY: Sign & Dine Club
WHO: Open to all
DETAILS: 
Learn sign language or improve your skill.  We are willing to teach beginners as well as knowledgeable ASL users.  We actually use ASL signs with English grammar, therefore we Sign English.
WHERE: Lincoln McDonald's
WHEN:  2 p.m.

MONDAY, FEB 12

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.

STREAM Team at the Library
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children K thru grade 2
DETAILS:  Kids enjoy books paired with exciting hands-on activities that explore the arts and sciences. Please call 732-5732 to register for the session.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

TUESDAY, FEB 13

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

Little Listeners at the Library
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 6 mos thru 2 years
DETAILS: Activity time includes stories, finger plays, music, rhymes, and more. Please register for the sessions by calling 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Book Buddies at the Library
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 3 - 5 years
DETAILS: Storytime includes books, music, movement, crafts, and interactive play. Please call 732-5732 to register for the session.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m. 

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 at the Elks County Club
WHEN: Noon

CICBC Blood Drive
HOSTED BY:  Lincoln Park District
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 voucher for a green St. Patrick's Day themed T-shirt.
WHERE:  Lincoln Park District, 1400 Railer Way, Lincoln
WHEN:  4:30 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

Zonta Club monthly meeting
HOSTED BY: Zonta Club of Lincoln
WHO: Members and guests
DETAILS:  Open to anyone who is interested in attending or joining. Fellowship/social time begins at 6:00 p.m.; meal begins at 6:30 p.m.; meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1409 Pulaski Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.   

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

WEDNESDAY, FEB 14

Little Listeners at the Library
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 6 mos. thru 2 years
DETAILS: Activity time includes stories, finger plays, music, rhymes, and more. Please call 732-5732 to register for the session.

WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.  

Book Buddies at the Library
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 3 - 5 years
DETAILS: Storytime includes books, music, movement, crafts, and interactive play. Please call 732-5732 to register for the session.
WHERE: Lincoln Public 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 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, FEB 15

Explorer Club at the Library
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children grades 3 thru 5
DETAILS: Kids enjoy hands-on projects as we create, experiment, and explore science, art, technology, and more! Please call 732-5732 to register for the session.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.   

FRIDAY, FEB 16

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: ALMH Wombacher Room
WHEN: 11 a.m. to Noon

Eagles Chicken Fry
HOSTED BY: Eagles Lodge
WHO: Fundraiser
DETAILS: Three piece Chicken, masked potatoes w/Gravy and Vegetable.  Dine in, Carry out, or Delivery call 217-732-2708
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN:  5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEB 17

Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Masonic Lodge 210
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  High school scholastic bowl teams compete to move to the state finals. Sponsored by Illinois Masonic Lodge.
WHERE: Lincoln Community High School
WHEN:  8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Logan County Wellness Expo
HOSTED BY: Logan County Department of Public Health, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Community Health Collaborative, and the Lincoln Park District
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free to the public! Wellness Expo features over 60 vendors, free inflatable fun for all ages, free health screenings, free cooking demonstrations and more!
WHERE: Lincoln Park District
WHEN:  9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

SUNDAY, FEB 18

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MONDAY, FEB 19

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.

STREAM Team at the Library
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children K thru grade 2
DETAILS:  Kids enjoy books paired with exciting hands-on activities that explore the arts and sciences. Please call 732-5732 to register for the session.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 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, FEB 20

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

Little Listeners at the Library
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 6 mos thru 2 years
DETAILS: Activity time includes stories, finger plays, music, rhymes, and more. Please register for the sessions by calling 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Book Buddies at the Library
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 3 - 5 years
DETAILS: Storytime includes books, music, movement, crafts, and interactive play. Please call 732-5732 to register for the session.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m. 

Alzheimer's Support Group
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public (membership not required)
DETAILS:  Hosted by Julie King and Dr. Paul Boatman.  A support group for those suffering from dementia and those concerned about possible dementia.  Will meet on the thrid Tuesday of the month indefinitely.
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 2 p.m. to 3 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

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, FEB 21

Little Listeners at the Library
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 6 mos. thru 2 years
DETAILS: Activity time includes stories, finger plays, music, rhymes, and more. Please call 732-5732 to register for the session.

WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.  

Book Buddies at the Library
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 3 - 5 years
DETAILS: Storytime includes books, music, movement, crafts, and interactive play. Please call 732-5732 to register for the session.
WHERE: Lincoln Public 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 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, FEB 22

Explorer Club at the Library (1/18 thru 3/1)
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children grades 3 thru 5
DETAILS: Kids enjoy hands-on projects as we create, experiment, and explore science, art, technology, and more! Please call 732-5732 to register for the session.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.   

Accelerated Bridge to Education program open house
HOSTED BY: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Lincoln College Lincoln Center Room 128A
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. 

FRIDAY, FEB 23

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SATURDAY, FEB 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.

Second annual Legion Baseball mouse races and bags tourney
HOSTED BY: Lincoln American Legion Post 263 Baseball
WHO: Public/fundraiser
DETAILS:  There will be a bags tournament, dinner, and the mouse races. There will be numerous prizes to win and lots of fun to show support toward the local Legion baseball team! 
WHERE:  Lincoln Banquet Center
WHEN: 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.  

Quarter Auction Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Jefferson Street Christian Church Haiti Mission Team
WHO: Public / Fundraiser
DETAILS:  Quarter Auction to be held as a fund raiser for this summer's Haiti mission trip
WHERE:  Lincoln Park District
WHEN:  5 p.m. - doors open auction starts at 6 p.m. 

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doors open at 6 p.m.
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SUNDAY, FEB 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.

Sign and Dine Club
HOSTED BY: Sign & Dine Club
WHO: Open to all
DETAILS: 
Learn sign language or improve your skill.  We are willing to teach beginners as well as knowledgeable ASL users.  We actually use ASL signs with English grammar, therefore we Sign English.
WHERE: Lincoln McDonald's
WHEN:  2 p.m.

MONDAY, FEB 26

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.

STREAM Team at the Library
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children K thru grade 2
DETAILS:  Kids enjoy books paired with exciting hands-on activities that explore the arts and sciences. Please call 732-5732 to register for the session.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

TUESDAY, FEB 27

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

Little Listeners at the Library
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 6 mos thru 2 years
DETAILS: Activity time includes stories, finger plays, music, rhymes, and more. Please register for the sessions by calling 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

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 at the Elks County Club
WHEN: Noon

Book Buddies at the Library
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 3 - 5 years
DETAILS: Storytime includes books, music, movement, crafts, and interactive play. Please call 732-5732 to register for the session.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.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, FEB 28

Little Listeners at the Library
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 6 mos. thru 2 years
DETAILS: Activity time includes stories, finger plays, music, rhymes, and more. Please call 732-5732 to register for the session.

WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.  

Book Buddies at the Library
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 3 - 5 years
DETAILS: Storytime includes books, music, movement, crafts, and interactive play. Please call 732-5732 to register for the session.
WHERE: Lincoln Public 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 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
 


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