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December 2010
Wednesday, Dec. 1
Workshop for Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area management plan
SPONSOR:
Looking for Lincoln
WHO:
Open to everyone
DETAILS:
Residents of the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area community
and community organizations with an interest in the development of
the management plan for the National Heritage Area are encouraged to
attend an upcoming workshop to help craft the best management plan
possible to submit to the secretary of the interior. Each community
has a unique story to tell and unique places for visitors to enjoy
that can provide a complete look at Lincoln's life in Illinois. This
is THE opportunity for community leaders and business owners in the
city of Lincoln and Logan County to come together to chart a plan to
submit to be a part of the Lincoln National Heritage Area management
plan. This might be our only opportunity to do so.
RSVP to 217-732-3155, ext. 295.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Heritage Museum, Lincoln College, 300
Keokuk
WHEN:
3-5 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
Thursday, Dec. 2
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
Christmas in the Chapel
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian University
WHO:
Public, with tickets
DETAILS:
"The Drama of Christmas"
http://www.lincolnchristian.edu/newsevents/christmasinthechapel.asp
(Ticket
request form)
WHERE:
Chapel at Lincoln Christian University, 100
Campus View Drive
WHEN:
7 pm
Friday, Dec. 3
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
Frosty's Festival
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian University students
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
A fundraiser for Christian Child Care
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN:
6-8:30 pm
Christmas in the Chapel
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian University
WHO:
Public, with tickets
DETAILS:
"The Drama of Christmas"
http://www.lincolnchristian.edu/newsevents/christmasinthechapel.asp
(Ticket
request form)
WHERE:
Chapel at Lincoln Christian University, 100
Campus View Drive
WHEN:
7 pm
Saturday, Dec. 4
Breakfast with Santa
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Families
DETAILS:
Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.
WHERE:
Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo St.
WHEN:
9 am-noon
Christmas in the Chapel
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian University
WHO:
Public, with tickets
DETAILS:
"The Drama of Christmas"
http://www.lincolnchristian.edu/newsevents/christmasinthechapel.asp
(Ticket
request form)
WHERE:
Chapel at Lincoln Christian University, 100
Campus View Drive
WHEN:
10 am, 2:30 pm, 7 pm
"Santa Paws"
SPONSOR:
Timbercrest Veterinary
Service and
Railsplitter Veterinary Wellness Center
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Opportunity for pets to have their pictures taken by a professional
photographer while they sit on Santa's lap. Free photo session.
Freewill donations for ag scholarship fund.
WHERE:
Timbercrest Veterinary Service, 2021 2400th St., Atlanta, and
Railsplitter Veterinary Wellness Center, 1120 N. Kickapoo, Lincoln
WHEN:
8 am-noon at the Lincoln clinic,
1-4 pm in Atlanta
Photographic artwork display
SPONSOR:
Larry Kanfer Gallery
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
Photographic artist Larry Kanfer is back in Bloomington-Normal for
ONE DAY ONLY. He is bringing new artwork including vibrant Chicago
images, classic Prairiescapes, European and University of Illinois,
and a sneak peek of some new Logan County images. Artwork, books,
calendars, great gifts. It's an annual holiday tradition.
WHERE:
Doubletree Hotel, 10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington
WHEN:
9 am-4 pm
Pet photos with Santa
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Animal Hospital
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Have your pet's photo taken with Santa. All proceeds will go to the
Lincoln/Logan Food Pantry. Call 732-1719 or stop in at the clinic to
schedule your pet's sitting. Walk-ins welcome.
WHERE:
Lincoln Animal Hospital, 1415 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
1-4 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, Dec. 5
Carroll Catholic Christmas Bazaar
SPONSOR:
Carroll Catholic School Club
WHO:
Carroll Catholic School and Holy Family Parish; public welcome
DETAILS:
Buffet breakfast with no charge for children under 3. Raffle table,
theme basket raffle, Cookie Corner, Sweet Shoppe, grocery cart and
cash drawing for $200, $300 and $500. Children's shopping room and
crafts, Henna tattoos, Tastefully Simple and Pampered Chef products
available. Scrip and Spirit Wear will be available. A visit from
Santa.
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
Carroll Catholic School, 111 Fourth
WHEN:
7:30
am-noon
Tour of decorated homes and Scully Building
SPONSOR:
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO:
Public is invited to attend
DETAILS:
Homes of three local residents as well as the newly renovated
historic Scully Building will be decorated for Christmas and open
for viewing. Tickets available at Lincoln Christian Church and
Regions Bank. Mrs. Claus' Workshop will be located at the Campbell
residence and will feature holiday baked goods, candies and other
holiday specialties.
WHERE:
Home of Paul and Jackie Campbell, 125 Park Place; home of Stephen
Elkins, 23 Westminster Drive; home of Richard and Judy McCoy, 48
Illini Drive; newly renovated Scully Building, downtown Lincoln.
(See
article.)
WHEN:
1-4:30 pm
Habitat for Humanity information meeting
SPONSOR:
Habitat
for Humanity of Logan County
WHO:
People wishing to know more about applying for a Habitat home
DETAILS:
Receive information about Habitat's homeownership program and
qualifications for acceptance into the program. Applications will be
available.
WHERE:
Jefferson Street Christian Church Community Center, 1700 N.
Jefferson St., Lincoln
WHEN:
2 pm
Christmas in the Chapel
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian University
WHO:
Public, with tickets
DETAILS:
"The Drama of Christmas"
http://www.lincolnchristian.edu/newsevents/christmasinthechapel.asp
(Ticket
request form)
WHERE:
Chapel at Lincoln Christian University, 100
Campus View Drive
WHEN:
2:30 pm, 7 pm
Monday, Dec. 6
Blood drive
SPONSOR:
Lincoln UMC
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Please join us to donate blood at this lifesaving event in support
of the central Illinois blood supply.
Central Illinois
Community Blood Center
is the blood provider to area patients of 15 counties at 12 central
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 online at
cicbc.org.
WHERE:
Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
Noon-6 pm
Tuesday, Dec. 7
Tuesday with Santa
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children under 10
DETAILS:
Parents: Bring your cameras for pictures of your children visiting
with Santa.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN:
5-6:30 pm
Acro-Cats Christmas show
WHO:
Public; ticket admission
DETAILS:
Tickets available at the door or contact the park
district, attention Christine, at 217-732-8770 or
info@lincolnparkdistrict.com. A portion of the proceeds will
benefit the Humane Society of
Logan County.
For more information, see
http://www.circuscats.com/.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District Ballroom, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN:
7 pm
Seminar on memory loss and residential care options
HOSTED BY:
Maple Ridge Care Centre
WHO:
Open to public
DETAILS:
Free seminar presented by the Greater Illinois Chapter of the
Alzheimer's Association: "Thinking Ahead... Residential Care Options
for Individuals with Memory Loss." RSVP to 309-662-8392 or visit
www.alz.org/illinois to
register.
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Maple Ridge Care Centre, 2202 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
7-8:30 pm
Saturday, Dec. 11
Winter concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Free concert by the Lincoln Area Music Society, featuring the
orchestra and chorale.
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN:
7 pm
Sunday, Dec. 12
Winter concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Free concert by the Lincoln Area Music Society, featuring the
orchestra and chorale.
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN:
2 pm
Tuesday, Dec. 14
Tuesday with Santa
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public
Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children under 10
DETAILS:
Parents: Bring your cameras for pictures of your children visiting
with Santa.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN:
5-6:30 pm
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