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April 2009

Thursday, April 2

Lasagna drive-in dinner
SPONSOR: Christian Child Care
WHO: Anyone hungry
DETAILS: Dinner menu: a large serving of lasagna, green beans and garlic bread. All catering is by Nelson's Catering. Families can walk in or drive around the back of the day care building and have their dinner delivered to their car. Tickets should be purchased in advance and are available at the center or from parents of CCC students. This fall the day care center is working toward the goal of becoming accredited with the National Association of Child Care Professionals. Fundraising money is going toward the purchase of equipment in need of replacement to get ready for the coming reviews.
Right now the center is making big plans for a summer of fun. If you have questions about the summer program for school-age children or want to purchase tickets for the lasagna dinner, contact Coleen Moore, director of Christian Child Care, at 732-5750.
Christian Child Care is a recent winner of the 2009 Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Award.
WHERE: Christian Child Care, 721 Wyatt Ave.
WHEN: 4:30-6 pm

Saturday, April 4

Cut-a-thon for St. Jude Run
SPONSOR: St. Jude Lincoln to Peoria Run, Blades Hair and Nail Salon
WHO: Public, walk-ins only
DETAILS: Cut-a-thon by the staff at Blades benefits the St. Jude Lincoln to Peoria Runners, with 100 percent of proceeds from the event to be donated to the runners and presented to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during the annual telethon Aug. 9. Minimum donation includes a cut only. Free food and beverages provided by Central Illinois Event Catering and the St. Jude runners. Bake sale, prize drawings, 50/50 tickets, and T-shirts for sale. For more information or to donate prior to the cut-a-thon, contact Kathy Craine at 871-7253.
WHERE: Blades Hair and Nail Salon, 241 Madigan Drive
WHEN: 9-11 am

Community Health Fair
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District and Logan County Department of Public Health
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Park District Indoor Sports Center, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 9 am-2 pm

Easter egg hunt
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Kids up to age 11
DETAILS: Goodies, prizes and a visit from Harvey the Easter Bunny. Bring your Easter baskets.
WHERE: Latham Park, downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 1 pm
(Rain date April 11)

Tuesday, April 7

Consolidated election
WHO: Registered voters
WHERE: Polling places
WHEN: 6 am-7 pm

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
DETAILS: (See article.)
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE: 1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN: 7-9 pm
(Tuesdays through April 21)

Saturday, April 11

Easter egg hunt
SPONSOR: Maple Ridge Care Centre, Lincoln Kiwanis, CITV5
WHO: Easter egg hunters
DETAILS: Annual event hosted by the Lincoln Park District. The hunt will be on the driving range if the weather is good. If not, the event will be on the indoor courts.
WHERE: 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 10 am

Concert
SPONSOR: The Cell with 89X, WLNX radio
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: All-ages concert featuring Grim, Soi, Bradley Jack's, The Bob Clymers, Decimation and Black Pajent. Admission fee. Come out and support The Cell -- "education with the alternative." All events are always drug- and alcohol-free for all ages.
WHERE: Lincoln VFW, 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: Doors open at 6 pm

Tuesday, April 14

Friday, April 17

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.
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

Wildflower Nature Walk
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public, by reservation
DETAILS: (See article.) Registration closes April 15. For more information or a reservation form, call 217-947-2046 or visit www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org.
WHERE: Elkhart Hill
WHEN: 9:30 am and 1:30 pm

Tuesday, April 21

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

Saturday, April 25

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

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

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