Salvation
Army taking names for Thanksgiving baskets
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.
CPR
classes announced
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.
Zonta’s
annual turkey dinner will be Sunday, Nov. 5
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]
Lincolnland
Community Concert Association lists performances for 2000-2001 season
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."
Admission
is by season membership only. No individual concert tickets will be
sold.
All
concerts begin at 7:30 p.m.
Seating
is first-come, first-served in the chapel auditorium at Lincoln
Christian College, Route 10 east in Lincoln. There is an area of
restricted seating near the front of the auditorium for patron,
sponsor and benefactor members.
Lonita
Mitchell is president of the Lincolnland Community Concert
Association, and Pat Shay is membership chairman.
New
and renewed membership payments to Lincolnland Community Concert
Association may be sent to Mrs. Judy Awe, 123 Crestwood Drive,
Lincoln, IL 62656-1360.
[Lincolnland
Community Concert Association news release]
United
Way of Logan County hopes to raise $104,000
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
[United Way news release]
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 7˝-foot tree, $100 for a 4˝-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.
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