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March 2009
 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
Chicken noodle luncheon
SPONSOR:
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
110 Broadway
WHEN:
11 am-2 pm
"A Night of Theatre, Scripture
and Dessert"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian Church youth choirs,
Good News Publishing Company and HeartSong
WHO:
Public is invited
DETAILS:
Featuring two 10-minute plays: "Death Loves Chocolate," by Bruce
Boeck and "Your Turn to Watch Dad," by Walter Thinnes. Also
selections from the books of James. Donation suggested. Don't miss
the pie auction -- made by some of the best pie makers in the area.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean St.
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Monday, March 9
American Red Cross blood drive
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian Church
WHO:
Public is invited
DETAILS:
Please donate blood. You are eligible if you haven't donated since
Jan. 12. For an appointment, please call the church office at
732-7618.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 204 N. McLean St.
WHEN:
Noon-4 pm
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
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)
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
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)
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
"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
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
"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
Sunday, March 29
Hunting Heritage Superfund
Banquet
SPONSOR:
Salt Creek Ridgerunners National Wild Turkey Federation chapter
WHO:
Everyone welcome
DETAILS:
12th annual event.
Call Mike, 217-737-5509, for ticket prices. Kids under 10 free.
WHERE:
VFW Hall, Fifth Street
WHEN:
Open 5:30 pm; dinner at 7 pm
Tuesday, March 31
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)
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