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November 2009


Sunday, Nov. 1

Indoor quarter midget races
SPONSOR: Abe Lincoln Quarter Midget Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Come watch kids ages 5-15 race quarter midget race cars. Free. Concessions available.
www.alqma.com 

WHERE:
Illinois State Fairgrounds, Coliseum Building
WHEN: 10 am
(Continued from Saturday, Oct. 31)

Turkey dinner
SPONSOR: Zonta Club of Lincoln
WHO: Public, with tickets
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 11 am-1:30 pm

Monday, Nov. 2

Blood drive
WHO: Public
DETAILS: To schedule an appointment, call the Central Illinois Community Blood Center, 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), or sign up online at www.cicbc.org.  
WHERE: Lincoln College Student Center
WHEN: 9 am-3 pm

Blood drive
SPONSOR: ALMH Auxiliary 
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Donate blood in support of the central Illinois blood supply. Central Illinois Community Blood Center is the blood provider to area patients of 17 counties at 19 central and southwestern Illinois hospitals, including Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Hopedale Medical Complex, Memorial Medical Center and St. John’s Hospital. Please join us for this lifesaving event. If you have any questions about donating, you can call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253). Walk-ins are always welcome, but to schedule an appointment, call Jessica at 1-866-GIVE-BLD, ext. 118, or sign up online at www.cicbc.org.  
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

Readers Theatre
SPONSOR: Youth services of Lincoln Public Library District
WHO: Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS: A beginning drama class that does not require script memorization. No experience needed. Participants need to attend every Monday -- Nov. 2, 9, 16 -- and the performance night, Nov. 19. Register by calling 217-732-5732. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex Community Room
WHEN: 3:30-4:45 pm

Tuesday, Nov. 3

Ready Readers
SPONSOR: Youth services of Lincoln Public Library District
WHO: Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS: A story time for children who are in kindergarten to second  grade. It includes stories, dramatic movement, craft and music. Preregistration is required. Call 217-732-5732. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30-4:15 pm

Wednesday, Nov. 4

Little Listener Lapsit
SPONSOR: Youth services of Lincoln Public Library District
WHO: Children ages 6-12 months
DETAILS: A story time for parent and child. It includes stories, finger plays, nursery rhymes and music.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Beginning Book Buddies
SPONSOR: Youth services of Lincoln Public Library District
WHO: Children 3-4 years old
DETAILS: A story time for the preschool set. Includes stories, puppets, music, finger plays and dramatic movement. Preregistration is required. Call 217-732-5732. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Thursday, Nov. 5

Blood drive
WHO: Public
DETAILS: To schedule an appointment, call the Central Illinois Community Blood Center, 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), or sign up online at www.cicbc.org.  
WHERE: Elkhart Christian Church, 1130 S. Gillett
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Memory Loss 101
WHO: By registration
DETAILS: Learn the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's, how it progresses, the importance of diagnosis, current treatment options and available community resources. To register for this free program, please call 217-726-5184 or visit www.alz.org/illinois
(See publicity.)

WHERE:
The Christian Village, Senior Apartment Building, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN: 6-7:30 pm

Saturday, Nov. 7

Annual coin show
SPONSOR: Lincoln Railsplitter Coin Club
WHO: Public invited
DETAILS: Dealers on hand
WHERE:
Rusty's Clubhouse & Grill, 2810 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 9 am-4 pm

Monday, Nov. 9

Readers Theatre
SPONSOR: Youth services of Lincoln Public Library District
WHO: Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS: A beginning drama class that does not require script memorization. No experience needed. Participants need to attend every Monday -- Nov. 2, 9, 16 -- and the performance night, Nov. 19. Register by calling 217-732-5732. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex Community Room
WHEN: 3:30-4:45 pm

Tuesday, Nov. 10

Lincoln Writers Club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Writers Club
WHO: Anyone interested in writing
DETAILS:
(See article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College dining hall, Alumni Room
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Saturday, Nov. 14

Senior Feast
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Seniors, age 60 and up, by reservation
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE:
Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 11 am-1 pm

Chili and vegetable soup supper
SPONSOR: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE:
1140 N. State St.
WHEN: 4-7 pm

Spaghetti dinner
SPONSOR: Lincoln Kiwanis
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE:
American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: 4:30-7:30 pm

Sunday, Nov. 15

Home Based Business Expo
SPONSOR: Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County 
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Get a jump on your holiday shopping. Vendors of various home-based businesses such as Tupperware, Mary Kay and many more will be on hand to take orders, showcase merchandise and book parties. Cash and carry, door prizes and food. Don't miss out on this.
WHERE:
American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon-5 pm

Atlanta One-Stop Holiday Shopping Day
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Annual group vendor show
(See article.)

WHERE:
Olympia South Elementary School gymnasium, Atlanta
WHEN: 1-5 pm

Monday, Nov. 16

Readers Theatre
SPONSOR: Youth services of Lincoln Public Library District
WHO: Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS: A beginning drama class that does not require script memorization. No experience needed. Participants need to attend every Monday -- Nov. 2, 9, 16 -- and the performance night, Nov. 19. Register by calling 217-732-5732. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex Community Room
WHEN: 3:30-4:45 pm

Wednesday, Nov. 18

Share a story with an adoptable animal from the Humane Society
SPONSOR: Youth services of Lincoln Public Library District
WHO: Readers grades 2-4
DETAILS: Please register by calling 732-5732. You may read a story from home or one from our basket. Time may be limited by the number of participants.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, Community Room
WHEN: 2-4 pm

Thursday, Nov. 19

Family Reading Night
SPONSOR: Youth services of Lincoln Public Library District
WHO: Families
DETAILS: Will include a performance by the Readers Theatre and story groups led by community leaders. Preregistration is required. Call 217-732-5732. 
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 5:30-6:30 pm

Ye Olde Madrigal Dinner
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School Music Department
WHO: Public, with tickets
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE:
Maple Club, 1458 Route 121
WHEN: Doors open at 6 pm, meal at 6:30 pm

Friday, Nov. 20

Ye Olde Madrigal Dinner
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School Music Department
WHO: Public, with tickets
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE:
Maple Club, 1458 Route 121
WHEN: Doors open at 6 pm, meal at 6:30 pm

Saturday, Nov. 21

The Ball Brothers with Roy Webb Christmas Tour
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Family Life Center 
DETAILS: The Ball Brothers along with Roy Webb will present their second annual Christmas concert. A freewill offering will be taken.
WHERE:
Mount Pulaski Family Life Center, 114 N. LaFayette St., Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 7 pm

Sunday, Nov. 22

Ye Olde Madrigal Dinner
(Performance and dessert only on Sunday afternoon)
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School Music Department
WHO: Public, with tickets
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE:
Maple Club, 1458 Route 121
WHEN: Doors open at 2:30 pm, performance at 3 pm

Friday, Nov. 27

An afternoon of mystery and fun
SPONSOR: Youth services of Lincoln Public Library District
WHO: Junior high students of all Lincoln schools
DETAILS: Help solve the case of who wants to keep Kat from going to school. Expect to be present for the entire two hours. We will need to start promptly in order to finish the game. Refreshments will be served after the mystery is solved! 
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, Community Room
WHEN: 2-4 pm

Saturday, Nov. 28

Pride of the Prairie
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Public
DETAILS: 15th annual folk art and craft show
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 8 am-3 pm

Nov. 27-Dec. 5

Festival of Trees
SPONSOR: Friendship Manor
WHO: Public
DETAILS: All proceeds go to Lincoln and Logan County charities.
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
925 Primm Road
WHEN: 4-7 pm

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