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March 2009

Monday, March 2

CICBC blood drive
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For an appointment, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253) or visit www.cicbc.org.
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

Information session on accelerated bachelor's degree program
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Accelerated Bridge to Education
WHO: Adult learners
DETAILS: Are you an adult working full time and interested in earning your bachelor's degree? With Lincoln College's Accelerated Bridge to Education program, you can earn your bachelor's degree by attending class just ONE night a week. The program offers bachelor's degrees in business administration, liberal arts and health services administration and an 18-hour certificate in dental services management. To hear more about this program, attend the information session. Please RSVP by e-mailing abeinfo@lincolncollege.edu or call 800-569-0558.
WHERE: Alumni Room in the Lincoln College Meyer-Evans Student Center
WHEN: 6-7 pm

Tuesday, March 3

Logan County Breast Cancer Support meeting
SPONSOR: Breast Cancer Network of Strength
WHO: Breast cancer survivors and anyone who loves them
DETAILS: Educational support meetings are the first Tuesday evening of each month.
WHERE: First United Methodist Church, Lincoln
(Handicapped-accessible)
WHEN: 7-8:30 pm

DivorceCare seminar and support group
SPONSOR: Jefferson Street Christian Church
(See article.)
WHERE: 1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN: 7-9 pm
(Tuesdays through April 21)

Friday, March 6

CICBC blood drive
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For an appointment, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253) or visit www.cicbc.org.
WHERE: Mount Pulaski High School, old gym, 206 S. Spring, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Concert for youth
SPONSOR: The Cell and 89X radio
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln VFW
WHEN: 6 pm

Saturday, March 7

Kick-a-Thon fundraiser for Lincoln-Logan Food Pantry
SPONSOR: Graue Chevrolet, Personal Development Institute
WHO: PDI students and public
DETAILS: PDI’s martial arts students will each do as many kicks as they can to help raise funds for the Lincoln-Logan Food Pantry. The students are accepting donations as a flat fee or per kick. To make a cash donation, see a PDI student or stop by during the Kick-a-Thon. In addition to the fundraiser, nonperishable food items will be accepted. Graue Chevrolet is providing a pickup truck during the Kick-a-Thon, with a goal of filling the back with food items. The public is invited to attend the Kick-a-Thon and help PDI and Graue in providing much-needed assistance to the food pantry. For more information, contact Jerry Purlee Jr. at 217-735-9284.
WHERE: PDI, 390 Limit St.
WHEN: 10 am- noon

Tuesday, March 10

DivorceCare seminar and support group
SPONSOR: Jefferson Street Christian Church
(See article.)
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE: 1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN: 7-9 pm
(Tuesdays through April 21)

Saturday, March 14

Pancake and sausage breakfast
SPONSOR: First Baptist Church
WHO: Everyone welcome
DETAILS: All you can eat.
WHERE: 101 Broadway
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Sunday, March 15

Pancake and sausage breakfast with biscuits and gravy
SPONSOR: Beason Fire and Rescue
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Annual "all you can eat" pancake and sausage breakfast. New this year: biscuits and gravy. Price is by donation. Bulk sausage will also be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Beason Fire Department and Rescue Squad.
WHERE: Beason Firehouse, Beason
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Tuesday, March 17

Wednesday, March 18

Pinochle tournament
SPONSOR: The Christian Village
WHO: Age 50-plus
DETAILS: Win some great prizes. Free refreshments provided also. Want to learn how to play? We offer a beginners' table for you. Don't miss out. You might be the champion!
WHERE: Senior Apartment Building, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN: 1:15-4 pm

Thursday, March 19

Logan County Ag Day Breakfast
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee
WHO: Community
DETAILS: Make reservations by calling 217-735-2385.
(See article.) (See another article.)
WHERE: Laughlin Center at Lincoln Christian College and Seminary
WHEN: 7 am

Saturday, March 21

Lincoln Polar Plunge
SPONSOR: Law Enforcement Torch Run
WHO: Public
DETAILS: To benefit Special Olympics Illinois
(See article.) (Event information)
WHERE: Plunge at Lincoln Lakes; party at Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 N. Limit
WHEN: Plunge at noon; post-plunge party at 1 pm

Cheeseburger in Paradise fundraiser
SPONSOR: Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
WHO: Everyone welcome
DETAILS: All the cheeseburgers you can eat. Live music and comedic entertainment. Live auctions and raffles. All proceeds to Community Action Senior Nutrition and Transportation programs.
(See article.)
WHERE: Knights of Columbus, 217 N. Limit
WHEN: Doors open at 6 pm

Tuesday, March 24

Thursday, March 26

"Godspell"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For tickets, call 217-732-3168, ext. 2232.
(See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian College, Earl C Hargrove Chapel
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Friday, March 27

Saturday, March 28

K of C Family Fun Dinner Night
SPONSOR: Lincoln Knights of Columbus Council 1250
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Dinner will be lettuce salad, ham or turkey ponyshoes, dessert, iced tea and coffee. Bring the whole family for dinner, and then, while the adults are being entertained, there will be a movie in the meeting room for the kids. Buy your tickets in advance at Carroll Catholic School or at the door that night.
WHERE: Lincoln K of C Hall
WHEN: Dinner 6-7:30 pm, entertainment 7:30-8:15 pm, comedian from Mason City Limits 8:15-8:45 pm

Tuesday, March 31

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