April
2008
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Thursday,
April 3
CICBC blood drive
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
For
an appointment,
call Lucille Brewer at 947-2702 to
sign up, or visit
www.cicbc.org.
(See
article.)
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
Bloodmobile at 113 S. Gillett, Elkhart
WHEN:
2-6 pm
Friday,
April 4
Children's Health Fair
SPONSORS:
SPONSORS:
Lincoln Park District and
Logan County Health
Department
WHO:
Logan County fifth-graders
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District Sports Center, 1400 Primm
Road
WHEN:
8:45 am-12:15 pm
Saturday,
April 5
Pancake and sausage breakfast
SPONSOR:
Lincoln FFA
WHO:
Public
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School cafeteria
WHEN:
7 am-1 pm
Tire recycling collection
SPONSORS:
Logan County Health Department, Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency,
Lincoln Street and Alley Department, Illinois Environmental
Protection Agency
WHO:
Public
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds. Use Short 11th St.
entrance.
WHEN:
8 am-3 pm
CICBC blood drive
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
For
an appointment,
visit
www.cicbc.org.
(See
article.)
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District Sports Complex, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN:
9 am-1 pm
Community Health Fair
SPONSORS:
Lincoln Park District and
Logan County Health
Department
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Health and safety information, screenings, blood bank,
entertainment, giveaways,
Granny Basketball
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District Sports Center, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN:
9 am-2 pm
Spring concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO:
Open
to the public
DETAILS:
Concert features the
Lincoln Area Music Society Chorale and Orchestra. Free.
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School
WHEN:
7 pm
Sunday, April 6
Spring concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO:
Open
to the public
DETAILS:
Concert features the
Lincoln Area Music Society Chorale and Orchestra. Free.
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School
WHEN:
2 pm
Monday,
April 7
CICBC blood drive
SPONSORS:
Lincoln Woman's Club and Lincoln Junior Woman's
Club
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
For
an appointment,
call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 56, or
visit
www.cicbc.org.
(See
article.)
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
Noon-6 pm
DivorceCare
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian
Church
DETAILS:
Weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or
divorced
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN:
7-9 pm
Thursday,
April 10
Chicken dinner (drive-through)
SPONSORS:
Lincoln Heritage Days and Lincoln fireworks
fundraiser
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Half
of grilled chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, bread and
butter. Tickets on sale now at City Hall or from any Heritage Days
Committee member. Call 732-8332 for more information. Proceeds help
fund Lincoln Heritage Days and Lincoln fireworks.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
City
Hall parking lot
WHEN:
4:30-7 pm
Saturday, April 12
Pancake and sausage breakfast
SPONSOR:
First Baptist Church
WHO:
Public invited
DETAILS:
”All
you can eat”
WHERE:
101
Broadway
WHEN:
7:30
am-1 pm
Glass recycling collection
SPONSORS:
Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Junior Woman's Club,
Saint-Gobain Containers and Lincoln Wal-Mart Supercenter
WHO:
Open
to public
DETAILS:
Only
container glass (food, beverage) will be accepted. Clear glass, as
well as amber, green and blue will be accepted. Unacceptable items
include ceramics, dishware, light bulbs, fluorescent lights, window
glass and mirrors. For safety reasons, no broken glass will be
accepted.
Glass preparation: Rinse containers thoroughly. Remove any metal
or plastic lids and rings from the container. Labels may be left on
containers.
Collection will be canceled in case of inclement weather. Glass will
be accepted only on designated collection dates -- second Saturday
of each month, April-October. The Logan County Joint Solid Waste
Agency does not accept glass at any of its recycling sites.
WHERE:
Lincoln Wal-Mart Supercenter parking lot
WHEN:
9
am-noon
Wildflower Walk
SPONSOR:
Elkhart
Historical Society
WHO:
Public, by reservation
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Elkhart Hill
WHEN:
9:30 am and 1:30 pm
Dodgeball tournament
SPONSOR:
Illini Central Link Crew
WHO:
All ages
DETAILS:
Second annual event. Anyone can sign up. Prizes will be given out
for best team name and uniform. $60 per team; $10 per team with six
players. T-shirts are available to buy. Concessions will be
available the whole day also. Fun for the family the whole day.
Print off
forms at
www.illinicentral.org.
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the PDF file, click
here.]
WHERE:
Illini Central High School, Mason City
WHEN:
9 am-?
"Quarter Midget Arrive and
Drive"
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Quarter Midget Association
WHO:
Children ages 5-15
DETAILS:
A
chance to drive a real quarter midget race car. All safety equipment
will be provided and the speed of cars will be modified. If your
child is interested in racing, this is a great opportunity to take a
test drive. Fee. Please visit
www.alqma.com for more information.
WHERE:
Abraham Lincoln Quarter Midget Association racetrack, Broadwell
(behind Rocking Horse Campground)
WHEN:
10
am-3 pm
Monday, April 14
DivorceCare
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian
Church
DETAILS:
Weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or
divorced
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN:
7-9 pm
Friday, April 18
LCCS Run for Your Life 2-mile run/walk
SPONSORS:
ALMH, Christian Homes, Lincoln Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, P.J.
Hoerr, Webster Construction, Century Dental, LCCS Wellness Services, Apple Dental Center,
Charron's Auto Repair, Graue Chevrolet, Guzzardo's Italian Villa
WHO:
For all ages
DETAILS:
LCCS
is hosting this fifth-annual event for Lincoln and the surrounding
area. Age group awards, door prizes and LCCS medals to all
finishers. Post-race party. For more information and application,
visit
www.lccs.edu/runforyourlife/.
Reduced rate for registration received by April 14.
WHERE:
Starts and ends on Lincoln Christian College and Seminary campus
WHEN:
4 pm
Race day registration and packet pick-up 2-3:30 pm in the Laughlin
Center.
Saturday, April 19
Wildflower Walk
SPONSOR:
Elkhart
Historical Society
WHO:
Public, by reservation
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Elkhart Hill
WHEN:
9:30 am and 1:30 pm
Family Fun Kite Fly
SPONSORS:
Lincoln Church of the Nazarene, Lincoln MS Walk,
Parent Mentor Project and Logan County Family Connection
WHO:
All ages welcome
DETAILS:
The
whole family is invited to come fly a kite. There will be face
painting, and the first 15 kids will receive a free kite. Concession
sales to benefit Lincoln MS Walk. For more information, please call
732-8362.
The Parent Mentor Project and Logan County Family Connection will
provide the kites and pay for the snacks and beverages for all the
families with special needs children.
Please call Leslie Keller, parent mentor, at
732-2316
to
register or with any questions about the event.
WHERE:
Lincoln
Church of the Nazarene, 2501 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
1-4
pm
Carroll Catholic School alumni basketball game
SPONSOR:
Carroll Catholic School Alumni Weekend
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
If
you are planning to attend, please contact either Mr. Kocka or
Vanessa Tibbs.
WHERE:
Carroll School, 111 Fourth St.
WHEN:
2:30-4 pm
Monday, April 21
Transportation task force meeting
WHO:
Anyone interested
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Mason City American Legion
WHEN:
10 am
Presentation: "Initial Genealogical Research"
SPONSOR:
Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society
WHO:
Public invited
DETAILS:
Presentation by Gary Freese
WHERE:
114 N. Chicago St.
WHEN:
6:30 pm
DivorceCare
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian
Church
DETAILS:
Weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or
divorced
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN:
7-9 pm
Thursday, April 24
Parent support group
SPONSORS:
Parent Mentor Project and Logan County Family Connection
WHO:
Parents and caregivers
DETAILS:
Please
contact Leslie Keller, parent mentor, at
732-2316 or
lkeller@adi.org
with
any questions or concerns.
WHERE:
ADI
Educational Center, 305 N. Kickapoo St.
WHEN:
6:30
pm
Friday, April 25
Tourism bureau's annual dinner
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln
Tourism Bureau of Logan County
WHO:
Public, with tickets
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Maple Club
WHEN:
6 pm
Saturday-Sunday, April 26-27
Lincoln Circuit Ride
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Circuit
Ride
WHO:
Everyone
DETAILS:
Join
ABATE of Illinois on the 2008 Lincoln Circuit Ride, riding the same
roads, visiting the county line markers where Abe crossed into each
county and visiting the same courthouses where he practiced law on
the Old 8ith Judicial Circuit around 1850. A bus tour will accompany
the motorcycles and other vehicles. Presentations will be made along
the way by local historians at the markers and historic sites. The
ride is in two parts: April 26-27 and Oct. 11-12.
The first weekend starts in Springfield, with registration beginning
at 8 am April 26. After a tour of Lincoln's Home, the group will
leave at 9 am from Eighth and Capitol, just north of the home. The
tour will stop at each county line marker on the way from Sangamon
County to the Metamora Historic Courthouse for presentations and
lunch. The afternoon will be spent traveling to Postville
Courthouse, visiting the county line markers along the way, and the
day will end at Lincoln's Holiday Inn Express after several
presentations. On Sunday the group will travel to Mount Pulaski
Courthouse, Clinton Courthouse, DeWitt for lunch and Monticello
Courthouse, stopping at each county line marker along the way and
ending at the marker on Piatt-Champaign County line.
The second half of the circuit will begin Oct. 11 in Champaign, at
Carle Park. Travel will be along the Lincoln Road toward Danville
and then on to Paris Courthouse, Charleston Courthouse and lunch,
and Shelbyville, where the group will spend the night at The Shelby
Inn. The route will follow many old roads and visit the county line
markers along the way. On Sunday the group will head to Sullivan,
Decatur and Taylorville, ending at the Christian-Sangamon County
line marker.
The cost is $10 per person per weekend. There will be an additional
cost for the bus accompanying the tour. Visit
www.lincolncircuitride.com for more details. For further
information, contact Rose Connolly at 217-891-8719.
WHERE:
Starts in Springfield
WHEN:
8 am-6 pm
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