The Logan County Salvation Army is now accepting names for their annual Thanksgiving basket distribution. Families or individuals in need of this assistance may call (217) 732-7890 or stop by the office at 1501 N. Kickapoo St. in Lincoln to sign up. The sign up ends on Nov. 10. No names can be accepted after that date. The Thanksgiving baskets will be distributed at the Logan County Salvation Army office at 1501 N. Kickapoo St. on Monday, Nov. 20.

An Oct. 25 and 26 class at the Logan County Red Cross office, 125 S. Kickapoo St. in Lincoln, will cover adult CPR, infant and child CPR, and first aid. Hours Wednesday, Oct. 25, are from 6 until 10 p.m., and on the second night, class will be from 5 until 10 p.m. People desiring only a part of the selections offered may call 732-2134 for the hours required.

On Saturday, Oct. 28, there will be a Challenge class from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. This class is for those who wish to be recertified in any of the CPR classes. Preregistration is required.

Office hours are from noon until 4 p.m. weekdays.

The Zonta Club of Lincoln is sponsoring their annual turkey dinner fund-raiser on Sunday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Lincoln Community High School cafeteria, where over a thousand people are expected to share a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings plus dessert and drinks.

As part of Zonta International, which is a non-profit organization providing service worldwide, Lincoln Zonta Club raises funds through local projects and provides thousands of dollars in health career scholarships each year. The Zonta Club of Lincoln has been sponsoring the turkey dinner over 40 years and encourages the public to join in this delicious, fun activity.

[Zonta news release]     

Ladies singing group welcomes guests at rehearsal

Ladies, young and young at heart: Do you sing with a school group or a church choir? An area cappella ladies group is looking for additional singers. With the Christmas season drawing near, this group will be studying and singing Christmas music arranged in four-part harmony. Most of these songs you will already be familiar with. We have several singing engagements already scheduled, and this would be a good time to visit a rehearsal.

The group will be performing for the "Christmas In The Village" celebration in Heyworth and at two Christmas parties. The Heyworth performance will be at the Legion Hall on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 3 p.m. One of the Christmas parties is at The Elms in El Paso on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 8 p.m., and the other is on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at 11:30 a.m. in Downs for the senior citizens.

The group rehearses weekly. Their first guest night is Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 401 W. Jefferson St. in Bloomington. Guests are welcomed to any rehearsal.

For additional information, telephone (309) 473-2285.

[news release]

Thursday, Sept. 21

River City Brass Band

Twenty-eight musicians form the first professional brass band to be established in 25 years.

Thursday, Oct. 12

Three Hits & a Miss

Known for their amazingly tight harmonies in a program called "Sing Sing Swing."

Monday, Nov. 6

Christiana Pegoraro

A brilliant young pianist with an impressive concert and recording career.

Tuesday, Feb. 27

Joe Burgstaller

A concert of trumpet and piano, including Lincoln Community High School students, honoring the great trumpeter Raphael Mendez.

Thursday, April 19

Dan Gonyea

An evening of music and comedy by the "heir to the piano-comedy throne."

[Lincolnland Community Concert Association news release]

The United Way of Logan County 2000-2001 campaign began Sept. 11 and runs through Nov. 17. The United Way hopes you will consider a pledge, a payroll deduction or a one-time donation. The Logan County goal is $104,000. You can contact the United Way of Logan County at (217) 735-4499 or at the following address:

United Way of Logan County

120 S. McLean St.

P.O. Box 684

Lincoln, IL 62656

The newly formed Lincoln College Alumni Committee is planning a Casino Night on Saturday, Oct. 21, in the Davidson-Sheffer Gymnasium on the campus of Lincoln College.

The event is the first ever and is geared toward Lincoln College alumni, students, parents and friends. It features casino quality games that include blackjack, craps, roulette and slot machines. The deadline for tickets is Oct. 10.

Members of the alumni committee for Casino Night are Mike Lumpp, chair (class of ’62), Paul Beaver (class of ’56), Wayne Conrady (class of ’50), Bob Jeckel (class of ’66), Joe Runyon (class of ’59), Bill Zimmer (class of ’58) and Janet Zimmer (class of ’59). If you would like to get involved with the Lincoln College alumni group or have additional information, please call Deb Ackerman at 732-3155, Ext. 213.

Sponsors needed for Festival of Trees

The Festival of Trees Committee is seeking businesses, organizations and individuals to sponsor Christmas trees, wreaths and swags. The lavishly decorated items will be displayed at the festival in the Logan County Courthouse from Fri., Nov. 24, to Sun., Dec. 3. Sponsors’ names will be publicized at the festival, where 3,500 attendees are anticipated this year.

Sponsorship fee is $200 for a 7½-foot tree, $100 for a 4½-foot tree, $50 for a wreath and $50 for a swag. Sponsors may decorate their own trees or have others decorate them.

Most of the trees, wreaths and swags will be auctioned off at the ’Tis the Season Gala on Friday, Dec. 1. Some will be available for purchase through a silent auction at the Festival of Trees site. The proceeds will be equally divided between Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation for improving the quality of health care in Logan County and Main Street Lincoln for revitalizing downtown Lincoln.

Those interested in sponsoring or decorating items for the Festival of Trees may contact Main Street Lincoln, 732-2929, or the Healthcare Foundation at 732-2161, Ext. 316.