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March 2010


Monday, March 1

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Zonta Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Donate blood this lifesaving event in support of the central Illinois blood supply. Central Illinois Community Blood Center is the blood provider to area patients of 19 counties at 19 central and southwestern Illinois hospitals. CICBC is the only provider of blood to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Hopedale Medical Complex, Memorial Medical Center and St. John’s Hospital. 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 at www.cicbc.org.
WHERE:
Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

Habitat fundraiser
SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: First Monday of each month Habitat will receive 10 percent of the food sales at Culver's from 5 to 8 pm.
WHERE:
Culver's in Lincoln, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Tuesday, March 2

Ready Readers Story Time 
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services
WHO: Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS: Must preregister. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 3:30-4:15 pm
(Tuesdays, Feb. 19-March 23)

Wednesday, March 3

Little Listener Lapsit
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services
WHO: Children from 6 months to 2 years old
DETAILS: Must pre-register. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 10 am
(Wednesdays, Feb. 10-March 24)

Beginning Book Buddies Story Time 
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services
WHO: Children 3-4 years old
DETAILS: Must pre-register. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 10 am
(Wednesdays, Feb. 10-March 24)

Thursday, March 4

Craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services
WHO: Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS:
Must pre-register. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 3:30-4:30 pm
(Thursdays, Feb. 11-March 25)

Tuesday, March 9

Ready Readers Story Time 
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services
WHO: Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS: Must preregister. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 3:30-4:15 pm
(Tuesdays, Feb. 19-March 23)

Wednesday, March 10

Little Listener Lapsit
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services
WHO: Children from 6 months to 2 years old
DETAILS: Must pre-register. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 10 am
(Wednesdays, Feb. 10-March 24)

Beginning Book Buddies Story Time 
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services
WHO: Children 3-4 years old
DETAILS: Must pre-register. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 10 am
(Wednesdays, Feb. 10-March 24)

Thursday, March 11

Craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services
WHO: Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS:
Must pre-register. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 3:30-4:30 pm
(Thursdays, Feb. 11-March 25)

Friday, March 12

Dinner lecture: "Tales of Hog Marches and Cattle Kings"
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE:
Wild Hare Cafe, Elkhart
WHEN: 5:30 pm dinner, 7-8 pm talks

Saturday, March 13

Cheeseburger in Paradise
SPONSOR: Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fourth annual event to raise money for local senior rides and senior meals. Tickets are sold in advance and available beginning Jan. 1. Sponsorships and special table options also available.
(See article.)

WHERE:
Knights of Columbus, 217 N. Limit
WHEN: Doors open at 6 pm 

Tuesday, March 16

Ready Readers Story Time 
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services
WHO: Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS: Must preregister. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 3:30-4:15 pm
(Tuesdays, Feb. 19-March 23)

Wednesday, March 17

Little Listener Lapsit
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services
WHO: Children from 6 months to 2 years old
DETAILS: Must pre-register. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 10 am
(Wednesdays, Feb. 10-March 24)

Beginning Book Buddies Story Time 
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services
WHO: Children 3-4 years old
DETAILS: Must pre-register. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 10 am
(Wednesdays, Feb. 10-March 24)

Thursday, March 18

Logan County Ag Day Breakfast
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce and local business sponsors
WHO: Logan County residents, by reservation
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE:
Laughlin Center, Lincoln Christian University
WHEN: 7 am

Craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services
WHO: Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS:
Must pre-register. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 3:30-4:30 pm
(Thursdays, Feb. 11-March 25)

Saturday, March 20

Law Enforcement Polar Plunge
SPONSOR: Law Enforcement Torch Run with area business sponsors
WHO: Registered participants
DETAILS: Benefits Special Olympics Illinois. http://www.soill.org/
(See article.)

WHERE:
Lincoln Lakes private beach
WHEN: Noon

Sunday, March 21

Walleye dinner
SPONSOR: Chestnut Fire and EMS
WHO: All are invited
DETAILS: Walleye dinner served with choice of scalloped potatoes or potato salad. Drinks will be served, along with dessert.
WHERE:
Chestnut Fire Station, 108 E. Olive St., Chestnut
WHEN: 11 am-3 pm

Tuesday, March 23

Ready Readers Story Time 
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services
WHO: Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS: Must preregister. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 3:30-4:15 pm
(Tuesdays, Feb. 19-March 23)

Wednesday, March 24

Little Listener Lapsit
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services
WHO: Children from 6 months to 2 years old
DETAILS: Must pre-register. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 10 am
(Wednesdays, Feb. 10-March 24)

Beginning Book Buddies Story Time 
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services
WHO: Children 3-4 years old
DETAILS: Must pre-register. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 10 am
(Wednesdays, Feb. 10-March 24)

Thursday, March 25

Craft classes
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services
WHO: Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS:
Must pre-register. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 3:30-4:30 pm
(Thursdays, Feb. 11-March 25)

Saturday, March 27

Lake Fork Community Auction
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See November 2008 article.)
WHERE:
Lake Fork Community Center, Lake Fork
WHEN: Starting at 9:30 am
 

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