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March 2010
 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)
Logan County Triad meeting
SPONSOR:
Logan County Triad
WHERE:
Logan Court High-rise, 1028 N. College, Lincoln
WHEN:
1 pm
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
CICBC blood drive
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Central Illinois Community Blood Center is the only provider of
blood to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Hopedale Medical
Complex, Memorial Medical Center and St. John’s Hospital. Walk-ins
are always welcome. For
an appointment, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext.
131, or
visit
www.cicbc.org.
WHERE:
Elkhart Christian Church, 1130 S. Gillett, Elkhart
WHEN:
3-6 pm
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 5
CICBC blood drive
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Central Illinois Community Blood Center is the only provider of
blood to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Hopedale Medical
Complex, Memorial Medical Center and St. John’s Hospital. Walk-ins
are always welcome. For
an appointment, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext.
131, or
visit
www.cicbc.org.
WHERE:
Mount Pulaski High School, 206 S. Spring, Mount Pulaski
WHEN:
8 am-noon
Head Start recruitment day
SPONSOR:
Community Action Head Start
WHO:
Head Start applicants
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
2018 N. Kickapoo
St.
WHEN:
9 am-3 pm
Saturday, March 6
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
Sunday, March 7
Habitat fundraiser auction
SPONSOR:
Habitat for Humanity of
Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See information in
Close Up column.)
Auction listing:
http://www.maskeauction.com/
WHERE:
Logan County
Fairgrounds
WHEN:
1 pm
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)
Lincoln Writers Club meeting
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Writers Club
WHO:
Anyone interested in writing
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Alumni Room, Lincoln College dining hall
WHEN:
6:30 pm
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.)
(Another
article)
WHERE:
Wild Hare Cafe, Elkhart
WHEN:
5:30 pm dinner, 7-8 pm talks
Saturday,
March 13
Pancake and sausage breakfast
SPONSOR:
First Baptist Church
WHO:
Everyone
WHERE:
101 Broadway
Use entrance off Ottawa Street
WHEN:
7 am-noon
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)
Program on memory
SPONSOR:
The Christian Village;
Alzheimer's Association
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
The fun, informative and interactive program focuses on how our
memory works, normal age-related changes vs. serious memory
problems, and tricks and techniques to stimulate and challenge the
brain. For more information, contact Pam Hill, 217-732-5038.
WHERE:
Christian Village Senior Apartment Building, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN:
6-7 pm
Friday, March 19
Rededication of Railsplitter Covered Wagon
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of
Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Best Western Inn, Route 66
WHEN:
4:30 pm
Fish and chicken dinner
SPONSOR:
American Legion Post 263
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Follows the Railsplitter Covered Wagon
rededication ceremony
(See
article.)
WHERE:
American Legion
Post 263, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN:
5:30 pm
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
Pancake and sausage breakfast
SPONSOR:
Beason Fire and Rescue
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Annual all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast, including
biscuits and gravy, while supplies last. Admission: free-will
donation.
Bulk sausage will also be available for
purchase.
WHERE:
Beason Firehouse
WHEN:
7 am-noon
Annual soup lunch
SPONSOR:
Middletown Presbyterian Church
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Middletown Presbyterian Church
WHEN:
10:30 am-1 pm
Walleye dinner
SPONSOR:
Chestnut Volunteer Fire Department and EMS
WHO:
All are invited
DETAILS:
This dinner will have walleye, choice of scalloped potatoes or
potato salad, drinks, and many varieties of desserts. The dinner is
one of the fundraisers to help purchase equipment to help the
citizens of the Chestnut area and anyone who visits the area.
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
Logan County Community Health Fair
SPONSOR:
Logan County Department of Public Health, Lincoln
Park District, Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency and others
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Park
District Sports Complex, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN:
9 am-2 pm
Lake Fork Community Auction
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
November 2008
article.)
WHERE:
Lake Fork Community Center,
Lake Fork
WHEN:
Starting at 9:30
am
Easter egg hunt
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Jaycees
WHO:
Kids ages 1-10
DETAILS:
http://lincolnjaycees.com/?page_id=410
Rain date April 3
WHERE:
Latham Park, downtown Lincoln
WHEN:
1 pm
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