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JANUARY 2018


Wednesday, January 10

Prayer in the Park
WHO: Open to all
DETAILS:  Join others from the area as they come together to pray for the local government, school system, businesses, churches and families
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library, Pegram Room
WHEN: 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

United Way of Logan County Annual Meeting
HOSTED BY: United Way of Logan County
WHERE: Farm Bureau Building, 120 S. McLean Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 11

YouTube Party at the Library
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Teens grades 6 thru 12
DETAILS: Join us for activities, games and food based on popular YouTube channels like Nerdy Nummies, Blimey Cow, Good Mythical Morning, Dude Perfect, and How It Should Have Ended. Please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com for more information or to register for this FREE event!
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex 
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 5 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.

Friday, January 12

No events on the calendar

Saturday, January 13

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

Family Lego Day at the Library
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Pulbic Library
WHO: All Ages
DETAILS: Bring your own Legos or use the library’s and build and create to your heart’s content. You’ll have your own space to build so your Legos don’t get mixed up with other participant’s materials. This event is FREE, but please register by calling 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon 

Sunday, January 14

No events on the calendar

Monday, January 15

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, January 16

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, January 17

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

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.

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, January 18

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.   

Logan County Democrats
HOSTED BY: Logan County Democrats
WHO: All interested Democrats in Logan County
DETAILS: See announcement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Millwrights Union Hall, 602 Keokuk Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.  

Friday, January 19

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, January 20

3rd Saturday Dance at the Oasis (except November & December)
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!  Admission fee charged.  Drinks & snacks, door prizes, and 50/50 raffle 
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, January 21

LCHS Girls Basketball Breakfast Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Community High School Girls Basketball Team
WHO: Public / Fundraiser
DETAILS:  Pancake/Sausage Breakfast Serving: pancakes, sausage, biscuits/gravy and drink.  To go orders available! We will have a bake sale too! Tickets are available at the door!Please come and support the Lady Railers!   
WHERE: Lincoln Knights of Columbus, 217 N. Limit Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Monday, January 22

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, January 23

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

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, January 24

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, January 25

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, January 26

No events on the calendar

Saturday, January 27

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, January 28

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, January 29

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, January 30

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. 

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, January 31

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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