LDN - Calendar

Link to community calendar compiled by
the Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County:

Calendar listings below are based on announcements provided to Lincoln Daily News.
Please let us know about upcoming events. Thank you.

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October 2006

Thursday, Oct. 5

SPONSORS: Visiting Nurse Association of Central Illinois and Hospice Care of Illinois
WHO: Public
WHAT: "Always In Our Hearts" bereavement support group meeting
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 315 Eighth St., fourth floor lounge
WHEN: Noon-1:30 pm
(First Thursday monthly)

WHO: Public
WHAT: NDSD Mental Health Screening
[See article.]
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean St.
WHEN: Noon-8 pm

Saturday, Oct. 7

WHO: Public
WHAT: CICBC blood drive --Canceled--
To schedule appointment, call 1-866-448-3253, ext. 56.
[See article.]
WHERE: Zion Lutheran School, 1600 Woodlawn
WHEN: 8 am-noon

SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian Church
WHO: All who are interested
WHAT: Prayer conference: "Leadership in a House of Prayer," with Harvest Prayer Ministries
For a registration form, call 217-732-7618.
[See article.]
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Hall
WHEN: 9 am-3 pm (registration at 8:30)

Sunday, Oct. 8

SPONSOR: Church World Service
WHO: Public
WHAT: Logan County CROP Walk
[See article.]
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 1:30 pm

SPONSOR: American Legion Auxiliary, 17th District
WHO: Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary
WHAT: Fall conference
[See article.]
WHERE: 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: 1:30 pm registration, 2 pm meeting

Monday, Oct. 9

SPONSOR: Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO: People who are separated or divorced
WHAT: DivorceCare session; weekly seminar and support group
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE: 1700 N. Jefferson St.
WHEN: 7-9 pm

Saturday, Oct. 14

SPONSOR: Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency
WHO: Public
WHAT: Glass collection
[See article.]
WHERE: Wal-Mart parking lot
WHEN: 9 am-noon

SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public invited
WHAT: Habitat's sixth annual recognition dinner and dance
Tickets available at A.G. Edwards & Sons, MKS Jewelers or by calling 217-732-2861
[See article.]
WHERE: American Legion Hall, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: Doors open at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6, dance at 7

Monday, Oct. 16

Tuesday, Oct. 17

SPONSOR: CIEDC Head Start
WHO: Public
WHAT: Open house
[See article.]
WHERE: 200 Centennial Court
WHEN: 9:30-11:30 am and 5-7 pm

Thursday, Oct. 19

SPONSOR: CIEDC Head Start
WHO: Public
WHAT: Open house
[See article.]
WHERE: 721 Wyatt Ave.
WHEN: 11 am-1 pm and 5-7 pm

SPONSOR: Christian Village
WHO: Open to the public for friends, family and caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or other related dementias
WHAT: Free meeting of Alzheimer's and Related Dementia Support Group
Contact: Pam Mulford, 217-732-2189 or 217-732-5038
[See article.]
WHERE: Christian Village Senior Apartment Building, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN: 6 pm
(Third Thursday monthly)

Friday, Oct. 20

SPONSOR: Little Lambs Day Care
WHO: Public
WHAT: Second annual chili cook-off
Come out and try a variety of home-cooked chili and vote for your favorite. Bring the whole family. Fee.
For more information, to make donations of goods needed or to participate, contact Chris at Little Lambs Day Care, 732-4411.
WHERE: Little Lambs Day Care gymnasium, Lincoln Youth Center, 1500 N. McLean St.
WHEN: 5-7 pm

Monday, Oct. 23

Friday, Oct. 27

SPONSORS: Neighbors To Nations Community Church, Lincoln Christian Church and Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO: Public -- all children ages 3-11
WHAT: "Sonfest," a Christian alternative to Halloween, in a safe, responsible environment with lots of fun activities
Games, puppets and skits for the kids to enjoy, refreshments, free candy
(Witches, monsters or scary costumes will not be welcomed!)
Admission
For more information, contact Deborah at the church office, 735-3402.
WHERE: Lincoln Youth Center gymnasium, 1500 N. McLean St.
WHEN: 6:30-8:30 pm

Saturday, Oct. 28

SPONSOR: Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO: Public invited, all ages, something for everyone
Bring your heart for the hungry.
WHAT: 23rd annual Harvest of Talents for World Hunger -- "Harvest Day"
Breakfast, lunch, snacks and specialty areas of handcrafted items for sale
Fresh potatoes, $10 for 50-pound bag
Auction of unique handmade items, including quilts, needlework and furniture
New this year: Abe Lincoln's General Store, including tours of local Lincoln historic sites
All proceeds for hunger relief around the world
E-mail harvest@lincolnil.us or call 217-732-7618.
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean; handicapped-accessible facilities, plenty of parking
WHEN: Doors open at 7 am, auction at 2 pm
9-11 am, special activities for grades K-4 and 5-6

Sunday, Oct. 29

SPONSOR: Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO: Public invited
WHAT: Celebration Sunday worship services to give thanks for God's faithfulness through the 23rd Harvest of Talents
Announcement of amount raised in 2006 for world hunger relief
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean; handicapped-accessible facilities, plenty of parking
WHEN: 8:30 and 11 am worship services

Monday, Oct. 30

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