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April 2009
 Friday, April 17
LCCS Run for Your Life
two-mile run-walk
SPONSORS:
Wells Fargo, Christian Homes, Lincoln Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, Webster
Construction, Century Dental, Apple Dental, Charron's Auto, Graue
Chevrolet, Guzzardo's Italian Villa
WHO:
Approximately 150 participants from LCCS, local community and
surrounding area
DETAILS:
Registrations can be made online at
www.lccs.edu/runforyourlife.
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian College and Seminary campus
WHEN:
4 pm
Tourism bureau annual dinner
SPONSOR:
Abraham
Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
Come and see what the tourism bureau has been doing for you. This
annual event features dinner and entertainment at the Maple Club, as
well as presentations by the executive director and an awards
ceremony.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Maple Club, 1458 Route 121
WHEN:
6 pm
 Saturday, April 18
"Arrive and Drive" quarter midget event
SPONSOR:
Abraham
Lincoln Quarter Midget Association
WHO:
Kids ages 5-15
DETAILS:
Do you want to drive a real quarter midget? Kids can drive 10 laps
for a fee. A club race will be after the event. Check
www.alqma.com
for more info and directions.
WHERE:
ALQMA track in Broadwell, behind old Rocking Horse Campground
WHEN:
9 am-3 pm; club race 4 pm
Humane Society adopt-a-thon
SPONSOR:
Humane
Society of Logan County
WHO:
General public
DETAILS:
April special: Two cats for the adoption cost of one plus $6.
Although there will be both dogs and cats for adoption, if you adopt
one of our wonderful felines during the month of April, you can
adopt another one for just the amount of the rabies registration,
$6. If two cats are a stretch for you, bring a friend and apply at
the same time and split the cost. These wonderful animals are
currently living in foster homes, have been spayed or neutered, have
received necessary inoculations, and are socialized to be able to
move right into your loving home. Visit
www.hslclincoln.org or
call 217-737-4042 for details.
WHERE:
Ace Hardware, 521 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
9:30-10:30 am
Wildflower Nature Walk
SPONSOR:
Elkhart
Historical Society
WHO:
Public, by reservation
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org
WHERE:
Elkhart Hill
WHEN:
9:30 am and 1:30 pm
Open house for new digital
mammography unit
SPONSOR:
Family Medical Center
WHO:
Women
DETAILS:
Refreshments and door prizes
WHERE:
515 N. College
WHEN:
10 am-noon
Car seat safety check and Head Start registration
SPONSOR:
Community Action Partnership of
Central Illinois
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Head Start
classroom, 2018 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
10 am-2 pm
Opry-style Country Music Show
WHO:
Public invited
DETAILS:
With special guests
WHERE:
VFW Hall, 915 Fifth St.
WHEN:
8 pm
Sunday, April 19
New Holland firemen's breakfast
SPONSOR:
New Holland Volunteer Firemen
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Price is a donation. Carryouts are available.
WHERE:
New Holland Fire Department
WHEN:
7 am-1 pm
Tuesday, April 21
Lincoln Trio concert
SPONSOR:
Ravinia Festival
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission in Lincoln is offering a
free concert celebrating the words of the 16th president and the
music of his day. Everyone is welcome to attend. There is no need
for reservations.
(See related
article.)
WHERE:
Earl C Hargrove Chapel, Lincoln Christian College and Seminary
WHEN:
7 pm
DivorceCare seminar and support group
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian
Church
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN:
7-9 pm
Wednesday, April 22
Community meetings about replacement hospital
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial
Hospital
WHO:
Public, by reservation
DETAILS:
Call 732-2161,
ext. 75405, to reserve a seat.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
ALMH
WHEN:
7:30-9 am and
10-11:30 am
(Another session on April 30)
Office Professionals Luncheon
SPONSOR:
Lincoln-Logan
County Chamber of Commerce
WHO:
By reservation; call 217-735-2385
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Banquet Center
WHEN:
11:30 am-1:30 pm
Thursday, April 23
Drive-up chicken dinner
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Railer Band Boosters
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School parking lot
WHEN:
4-6 pm
Dave Ramsey's "Town Hall for
Hope"
SPONSOR:
Together for Lincoln
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Registered venue for nationwide event
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center
WHEN:
7 pm
"One Room, Four Stories"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
To reserve
tickets, call 217-732-3155, ext. 280.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Friday, April 24
"One Room, Four Stories"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
To reserve
tickets, call 217-732-3155, ext. 280.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Saturday, April 25
White goods collection
SPONSOR:
Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency in collaboration with the
street department in Lincoln
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Opportunity to responsibly dispose of household appliances,
TVs
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds. Use Postville Drive
entrance.
WHEN:
8 am-noon
Workforce Readiness Expo
SPONSORS:
Lincoln/Logan County
Chamber of Commerce, Wal-Mart, Eaton, Heartland Community
College, Inland Tool Co., Illinois workNet, Abraham Lincoln Memorial
Hospital, Lincoln & Logan County Development Partnership, Lincoln
Park District
WHO:
People looking to enter the job market for the first time and people
who need to re-enter the job market
DETAILS:
The Workforce Readiness Expo is a series of four workshops: resume
and cover letter writing, navigating and completing online
applications, interview skills, and self-marketing. Each workshop
will be offered in two or three different 45-minute time slots
throughout the morning. Participants will have the opportunity to
attend at least three out of four workshops. In addition, there will
be resource booths with representatives from Illinois workNet
Center, Lincoln College, Lincoln Christian College, Heartland
Community College, Manpower and Global Tech, a new HVAC school
opening in Lincoln this May. Free to the public, with free
babysitting for 3- to 12-year-old children of parents attending
workshops. Refreshments will be served all morning. No
preregistration required. Anyone with questions can contact the
Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce at 217-735-2385 or
chamber@lincolnillinois.com.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District Rec Center
WHEN:
9 am-12:30 pm
Wildflower Nature Walk
SPONSOR:
Elkhart
Historical Society
WHO:
Public, by reservation
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org
WHERE:
Elkhart Hill
WHEN:
9:30 am and 1:30 pm
Dog wash
SPONSOR:
Humane
Society of Logan County
WHO:
All dogs in need of a bath
DETAILS:
The Humane Society of Logan County is ready to give your dog a
spring cleaning. We do the work while you relax. Donations accepted
for the dog wash. Nails trimmed for a fee.
WHERE:
J&S Auto, 1006 Woodlawn Drive
WHEN:
10 am-2 pm
Cruise-in
SPONSOR:
Railsplitter
Antique Auto Club
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
For more information, call 732-3519 or 732-3245.
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln
WHEN:
5-9 pm
"One Room, Four Stories"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
To reserve
tickets, call 217-732-3155, ext. 280.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Sunday, April 26
Pancake and sausage breakfast
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Special Olympics
WHO:
Public is invited
DETAILS:
Contact Ryan and Kim Curry for tickets: 732-6424, 671-5296 or
671-5995
WHERE:
Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 N. Limit
WHEN:
7 am-noon
"One Room, Four Stories"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
To reserve
tickets, call 217-732-3155, ext. 280.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN:
2 pm
Wednesday, April 29
Christian Women's Conference
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian
College and Seminary
DETAILS:
Theme: "Heaven: Crossing the Threshold."
(More
information) (Registration)
WHERE:
LCCS chapel auditorium and Laughlin Center
WHEN:
8 am-4 pm
Thursday, April 30
Community meeting about replacement hospital
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial
Hospital
WHO:
Public, by reservation
DETAILS:
Call 732-2161, ext. 75405, to reserve a seat.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
ALMH
WHEN:
10-11:30 am
(Sessions also on April 22)
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