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May


Saturday, May 5

Relay for Life Fundraiser Sale
HOSTED BY: Northern Lites Relay Team
WHO: Public / fundraiser
DETAILS:  Hand mad crafts, baked goods, houseplants, quilts and a whole lot of miscellaneous!
WHERE: Atlanta United Methodist Church basement
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

LCHS Prom Grand March
HOSTED BY: LCHS and WLCN Radio
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Read announcement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Logan County Courthouse Lawn (weather permitting), Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m.

Taste of Beason
HOSTED BY: Oran Township
WHO: Public / fundraiser
DETAILS:  See announcement and menu in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Beason Firehouse
WHEN: 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 6

Drive-thru baby shower for Pregnancy Resource Center
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Zonta
WHO:  Public / fundraiser
DETAILS:  See story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Lincoln Wal-Mart
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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.

Monday, May 7

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.

RIBBON CUT at Renew Consignment and Thrift
HOSTED BY: Renew consignment & Thrift and Lincoln Daily News
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  See story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: 201 South Sangamon Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m.

Tuesday, May 8

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: 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

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 Writers Club May Meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Writers Club
WHO: Members and guests
DETAILS:  See Announcement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Hall of Fame Room, Lincoln Center, Lincoln College
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 9

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, May 10

LTEC Building Trades Open House
HOSTED BY: LTEC Building Trades Class
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  See story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: 1702 Pekin Street, Lincoln
WHEN:  4 p.m. to 6 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.

LCHS presents Peter Pan
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Community High School Music Department
WHO: Public / admission
DETAILS:  See Story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: LCHS Auditorium
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Friday, May 11

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: See story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Mount Pulaski Courthouse Square
WHEN:
Market:  4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Street-Fest:  8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

LCHS presents Peter Pan
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Community High School Music Department
WHO: Public / admission
DETAILS:  See Story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: LCHS Auditorium
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 12

RIBBON CUT at ALMH Market
HOSTED BY: ALMH Market and Lincoln Daily News
WHO: Public
DETAILS TBA
WHERE:  Logan County Fairground
WHEN: 7:45 a.m.

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

Master Gardener Plant Sale
HOSTED BY: Logan County Master Gardeners
WHO: Public / fundraiser
DETAILS:   See announcement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE:  Logan County Fairground Special Events Building
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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

LCHS presents Peter Pan
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Community High School Music Department
WHO: Public / admission
DETAILS:  See Story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: LCHS Auditorium
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 13

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.

LCHS presents Peter Pan
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Community High School Music Department
WHO: Public / admission
DETAILS:  See Story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: LCHS Auditorium
WHEN: 2 p.m.

Monday, May 14

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, May 15

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

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.

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, May 16

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, May 17

No events on the calendar

Friday, May 18

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: Eagles Lodge, 1621 N. Kickapoo, Lincoln
WHEN:  5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 19

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, May 20

No events on the calendar

Monday, May 21

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.

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, May 22

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 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

Wednesday, May 23

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, May 24

No events on the calendar

Friday, May 25

RIBBON CUT at CEFCU
HOSTED BY: CEFCU and Lincoln Daily News
WHO: Public
DETAILS: 
TBA
WHERE:
WHEN:  9 a.m.

Saturday, May 26

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.

Sunday, May 27

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, May 28

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, May 29

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 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.

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, May 30

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

Thursday, May 31

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.

Summer Food Program Kick-off Party
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 Baseball Field
WHEN:  11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

RIBBON CUT at Heartland Community College
HOSTED BY: HCC and Lincoln Daily News
WHO: Public
DETAILS: TBA
WHERE:
WHEN: 3:30 p.m.

 


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