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JUNE

FRIDAY, JUNE 1

PIGS & SWIGS FESTIVAL
For more information go to www.lincolnbbq.com

Summer Reading at the Library - Program Registration week
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children and Teens
DETAILS: See May Library Notes
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 9 a.m.

Ribbon cut at Pigs & Swigs Festival
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Daily News
WHO: Public
DETAILS: A ribbon cut will be held to welcome and thank competitors and participants in the 7th Annual KCBS Up in Smoke BBQ competition, the Craft Beer breweries and wineries, Dock Dogs, and all other components of this year's festival
WHERE: Up in Smoke BBQ event tent, located on the south end of the 100 block of Kickpaoo Street (in the vicinity of Deep Roots Cafe)
WHEN: 4:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 2

PIGS & SWIGS FESTIVAL
For more information go to www.lincolnbbq.com

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.
SPECIAL EVENT: Wellness Author Hosts Talk and Taste at 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Logan County Fairground
WHEN: 8 a.m. to Noon

Mount Pulaski Electronics Recycling Day
HOSTED BY: Hilltop Club
WHO: Mount Pulaski residents
DETAILS: See Article in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Mount Pulaski Township Shed
WHEN: 9 a.m. to Noon

Summer Reading at the Library - Program Registration week
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children and Teens
DETAILS: See May Library Notes
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 9 a.m.

Nathan Turner Youth Fishing Derby
HOSTED BY: Family of the late Nathan Turner, Lincoln D.A.R.E, Lincoln FOP
WHO: Youth ages 4 to 15 accompanied by family member(s)
DETAILS: See article in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Hickory Lane Campground near Atlanta
WHEN: 9 a.m. to Noon

Ribbon cut at the new Lincoln Welcome Garden
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Daily News and Logan County Tourism
DETAILS: See article in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: At the corner of Pekin and Kickapoo Streets, Lincoln
WHEN: 10 a.m.

A Taste of Railsplitter
HOSTED BY: Logan County Tourism Bureau and Logan County Railsplitting Assoc.
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See article in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Lincoln Depot Visitors Center
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cruise In at Neal Tire
HOSTED BY: Neal Tire, Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Cruise in to be hosted at Neal Tire. This is a "First Annual" event. The first 50 cars will receive a dash plaque. There will be a Peoples Choice award. Surrounding communities are invited to attend and participate
WHERE: Neal Tire, corner of Chicago and Broadway Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 3

Free Lunch at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
HOSTED BY: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Complete meal free to all
WHERE: 1140 N. State Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

First United Methodist Church Open House
HOSTED BY: First United Methodist Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: 302 Broadway Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

MONDAY, JUNE 4

Summer Reading at the Library - Program Registration week
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children and Teens
DETAILS: See May Library Notes
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 9 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.

TUESDAY, JUNE 5

Summer Reading at the Library - Program Registration week
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children and Teens
DETAILS: See May Library Notes
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 9 a.m.

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

Summer Food Program
HOSTED BY: First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Lincoln, University of Illinois Extension 4-H, and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Community Health Collaborative
WHO: Children and Teens 18 and under
DETAILS: See story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Lincoln Junior High School AND Northwest School
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 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, JUNE 6

Summer Reading at the Library - Program Registration week
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children and Teens
DETAILS: See May Library Notes
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 9 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

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 7

Summer Reading at the Library - Program Registration week
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children and Teens
DETAILS: See May Library Notes
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 9 a.m.

Emblem Club #443 Monthly meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Elks Lodge
WHO: Members and anyone interested in joining
DETAILS: The Lincoln Emblem Club meets monthly on the first Thrusday of the month. Meetings are held at the Lincoln Elks Ballroom at 7 p.m. New members are always welcome. Contact club president Judy Smith at 217-732-3788.
WHERE: Lincoln Elks Lodge
WHEN: 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, JUNE 8

Summer Reading at the Library - Program Registration week
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children and Teens
DETAILS: See May Library Notes
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 9 a.m.

Mount Pulaski Friday Night Street-Fest
HOSTED BY: City of Mount Pulaski, Mount Pulaski Business Association, the Economic Development and Redevelopment Board, and the Hilltop Club
WHO: Free to public
DETAILS: Children’s activities, various local vendors, delicious food, live music, plus much more! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a nice Friday night out in downtown Mount Pulaski.
WHERE: Mount Pulaski Courthouse Square
WHEN:
Market: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Street-Fest: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 9

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

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

Summer Reading at the Library - Program Registration week
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children and Teens
DETAILS: See May Library Notes
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 9 a.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 10

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, JUNE 11

TUESDAY, JUNE 12

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

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.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13

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 14

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, JUNE 15

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

Escape Room for Teens at the Library
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Teens grades 6th through 12th
DETAILS: Your survival is at stake---and you have only 60 minutes! Teens, grades 6 – 12, are invited to work together to solve puzzles and overcome challenges to master our Escape Room. Yummy snacks will be provided. Please register for this FREE event by calling 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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: Eagles Lodge, 1621 N. Kickapoo, 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 16

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

Dinner and 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! Admission fee charged.
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 17

No events on the calendar

MONDAY, JUNE 18

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 19

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: 1:30 p.m.

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 20

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 21

FRIDAY, JUNE 22

No events on the calendar

SATURDAY, JUNE 23

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

SUNDAY, JUNE 24

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 25

TUESDAY, JUNE 26

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27

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 28

FRIDAY, JUNE 29

No events on the calendar

SATURDAY, JUNE 30

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

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.

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 pavillion.
WHERE: Eagles Lodge, 1621 N. Kickapoo, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

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