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November 2010
 Tuesday, Nov. 9
Writing 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
Thursday-Friday, Nov. 11-12
LCU Experience
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Christian University
WHO:
Prospective students
DETAILS:
LCU campus visit event. Experience what LCU has to offer. There is
an option of attending a one-day experience as well as an overnight
experience. Preregistration is required for all LCU Experience
days. Others are scheduled for Jan. 24 and Feb. 20-21.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian University
Thursday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day service
SPONSOR:
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Ceremonies followed by ham and beans.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
VFW, 915 Fifth St.
WHEN:
10:30 am
USO dance
SPONSOR:
Healthy Communities Partnership, Senior Issues Task Force
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
USO dance with the sounds of the Jim Markum Swing Band. The
Salvation Army doughnut girls will provide refreshments. No charge
for seniors and veterans of all ages are free. Come join the fun.
RSVP to 732-6132.
(See
publicity.) (See
article.)
WHERE:
American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN:
6-8 pm
Friday, Nov. 12
Downtown Santa appearance and
holiday lighting
SPONSOR:
Main
Street Lincoln
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Beginning of open house weekend downtown.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln square
WHEN:
Shortly after 5 pm
235th Marine Corps birthday party
SPONSOR:
Sgt. Robert E. Graue Detachment 1336 Marine Corps League
WHO:
Marines, FMF corpsmen and their guests are welcome to attend.
DETAILS:
The Bob Graue Detachment will have their annual Marine party. RSVP
is suggested but not required. Semper Fidelis.
WHERE:
Cronin Brothers VFW Post 1756, 915 Fifth St.
WHEN:
Doors open at 6 pm, official festivities at 7
Saturday, Nov. 13
Blood drive
SPONSOR:
Central Illinois
Community Blood Center
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Blood drive on the CICBC bloodmobile. For your convenience, call
Jessica to sign up toll-free at 1-866-GIVE-BLD
(1-866-448-3253),
ext. 118, or schedule an appointment online at
cicbc.org.
Walk-ins are also welcome.
WHERE:
Emden Christian Church, 214 Corn St., Emden,
WHEN:
9 am-noon
Senior Feast
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Seniors, age 60 and up
DETAILS:
Free
holiday-style meal to seniors, age 60 and up. Call Perry Payne,
217-871-4440, to make a reservation.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
11 am-1 pm
Spaghetti dinner benefit for
Dennis and Bev Tibbs
SPONSOR:
Friends of Dennis and Bev Tibbs
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
The Depot, 101 N. Chicago
WHEN:
4-8 pm
Monday, Nov. 15
Readers Theater
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Children over 8 years old
DETAILS:
Children learn basic theater skills, play drama games and rehearse
scripts to be performed on Family Reading Night, Nov. 18.
Registration is required. Participants need to attend all sessions:
Nov. 1, 4, 8, 15, 18. Call 732-5732 for more information or to
register.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30-4:45 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 16
Memory screening
SPONSOR:
The Christian Village
WHO:
Public; adults concerned about memory loss issues
DETAILS:
Free, confidential screening
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Christian Village Congregate Building
WHEN:
1-3 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 17
Silver Beat training
SPONSOR:
Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office and Logan County Triad
WHO:
Public -- older adults
DETAILS:
Silver Beat training can help seniors learn more about reverse
mortgages, the new rules for credit cards and how to avoid
counterfeit check scams. This training will give seniors the
knowledge and tools needed to protect themselves and others from
scam artists and deceptive business practices. Erin Ruebbelke,
policy adviser for Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office, will give
the presentation. If you have any questions, please call her at
217-557-1982.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
The Oasis, 501 Pulaski St.
WHEN:
10-11 am
Thursday, Nov. 18
GIS open house
SPONSOR:
Logan County Geographic Information System
Committee
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Demonstrations and explanations of how to the use Logan County
Internet mapping site,
www.co.logan.il.us/gis/
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Logan County Courthouse
WHEN:
Noon-3 pm
Family Reading NIght
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library District
WHO:
Families
DETAILS:
Readers Theatre group will perform "Fractured Fairy Tales." For
accurate planning, please call 732-5732 to register.
WHERE:
Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN:
6-7 pm
Saturday, Nov. 20
Triple-header fundraiser
SPONSOR:
State Bank of Lincoln, other donors, volunteers
WHO:
Public, with tickets
DETAILS:
Fundraiser for Save the Mill, Knights of Columbus special projects
and Special Olympics of Logan County.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Knights of Columbus, 217 N. Limit
WHEN:
Meal at 5 pm, stand-up comedy with Mike Fak at 6:30 pm, music by
Vintage Daze at 8 pm
Ball Brothers Gospel Quartet
SPONSOR:
Mount Pulaski Christian Church
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
This well-known gospel quartet has been in the top five spots on
the Horizon Group of the Year Awards for three years in a row.
They performed several songs on the main stage of the National
Quartet Convention in Louisville, Ky., this year and received a
standing ovation. They have also sung at the Dolly Parton Gospel
Music Festival in Tennessee for the past three years. Their
close family harmony, their good clean humor and their choice of
Christmas songs will be enjoyed by all age groups. A freewill
offering will be accepted. For more information, call
217-792-5417 or visit
http://theballbrothers.com/.
WHERE:
Family Life Center, 114 N. Lafayette St., Mount Pulaski
WHEN:
Doors open at 6 pm, concert at 7 pm
LCU alumni reception at National Missionary Convention
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian University
WHO:
LCU alumni
DETAILS:
Join us for a sit-down reception and program. Reservations are
not required and there is no cost to guests.
Convention website:
http://www.nationalmissionaryconvention.org/
WHERE:
Hyatt Regency, Lexington, Ky.
WHEN:
8:30 pm
Sunday, Nov. 21
Home Based Business Expo
SPONSOR:
Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Vendors from businesses based in homes. Proceeds go toward the
restoration project for The Mill
(See
article.)
WHERE:
American Legion, 1740 Fifth St
WHEN:
Noon-3 pm
Friday, Nov. 26
Festival of Trees
SPONSOR:
Friendship Manor
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
Meals served nightly Nov. 26-Dec. 4. Decorated trees, wreaths and
swags will be sold at a silent auction with proceeds to
Lincoln-Logan County charities.
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
Friendship Manor, 925 Primm Road
WHEN:
4-7 pm
Lincoln Christmas Parade
CO-SPONSORS:
City of
Lincoln and Main
Street Lincoln
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Theme: "Snowy Days & Starry Nights."
(See
publicity.) (Application
form)
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln
WHEN:
5:30 pm
Saturday, Nov. 27
Pride of the Prairie Folk Art
and Craft Show
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Park District
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
1400 Primm Road
WHEN:
8 am-3 pm
Festival of Trees
SPONSOR:
Friendship Manor
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
Meals served nightly Nov. 26-Dec. 4. Decorated trees, wreaths and
swags will be sold at a silent auction with proceeds to
Lincoln-Logan County charities.
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
Friendship Manor, 925 Primm Road
WHEN:
4-7 pm
Sunday, Nov. 28
Festival of Trees
SPONSOR:
Friendship Manor
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
Meals served nightly Nov. 26-Dec. 4. Decorated trees, wreaths and
swags will be sold at a silent auction with proceeds to
Lincoln-Logan County charities.
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
Friendship Manor, 925 Primm Road
WHEN:
4-7 pm
Monday, Nov. 29
Festival of Trees
SPONSOR:
Friendship Manor
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
Meals served nightly Nov. 26-Dec. 4. Decorated trees, wreaths and
swags will be sold at a silent auction with proceeds to
Lincoln-Logan County charities.
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
Friendship Manor, 925 Primm Road
WHEN:
4-7 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 30
Festival of Trees
SPONSOR:
Friendship Manor
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
Meals served nightly Nov. 26-Dec. 4. Decorated trees, wreaths and
swags will be sold at a silent auction with proceeds to
Lincoln-Logan County charities.
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
Friendship Manor, 925 Primm Road
WHEN:
4-7 pm
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