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May 2011
Sunday, May 1
Walk MS -- Lincoln
SPONSOR:
Walk MS -- Lincoln
WHO:
Everyone is welcome
DETAILS:
Walk MS is a fundraising event to create a world free of multiple
sclerosis. Get a team together, gather some donations and come to
the walk. Music, prizes and a silent auction are part of the
festivities. Walkers turning in $100 or more receive a
T-shirt. Participants are urged to register early by phone,
732-2339, or online at
www.lincolnms.com.
WHERE:
Kickapoo Creek Park
WHEN:
Check-in starts at noon; team pictures at 1 pm; walk begins at 1:30
Monday, May 2
Blood drive
SPONSOR:
Immanuel Lutheran Church
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
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
www.cicbc.org.
WHERE:
Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
Noon-6 pm
United Way agency reviews
SPONSOR:
United Way of Logan County board of directors
WHO:
Board and funded agency representatives
DETAILS:
Agency reviews to determine amount of allocation for 2012. Agency
will be contacted as to the day and time they are to be present.
WHERE:
120 S. McLean St.
WHEN:
5:30-7 pm
(Sessions May 2 and 3)
Tuesday, May 3
United Way agency reviews
SPONSOR:
United Way of Logan County board of directors
WHO:
Board and funded agency representatives
DETAILS:
Agency reviews to determine amount of allocation for 2012. Agency
will be contacted as to the day and time they are to be present.
WHERE:
120 S. McLean St.
WHEN:
5:30-7 pm
(Sessions May 2 and 3)
Wednesday, May 4
Open house for new 4-H shooting program
SPONSOR:
Logan
County 4-H
WHO:
Anyone interested in participating or volunteering
DETAILS:
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
Logan County Extension building, northwest corner
of fairgrounds
WHEN:
6-8 pm
Friday, May 6
Ice cream social
SPONSOR:
Charity Guild of St. John Church
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Barbecue, chips, cake, ice cream
WHERE:
Seventh and Maple
WHEN:
4:30-7 pm
Saturday, May 7
Plant sale
SPONSOR:
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Home of Bob and Judy Monts, 520 Decatur St.
WHEN:
7 am-noon
Sunday, May 8
Mother's Day brunch buffet
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Kiwanis Club
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Meyer-Evans Student Center at Lincoln College
Monday, May 9
Annual EFSP board meeting
SPONSOR:
Logan County Emergency Food and Shelter Program board
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Salvation Army Keest Center, 307 N. Kickapoo St.
WHEN:
10 am
United Way board meeting
SPONSOR:
United Way of Logan County board of directors
WHO:
Board of directors and administrative director
DETAILS:
Regular monthly meeting
WHERE:
120 S. McLean St., board room
WHEN:
5:30-7 pm
Tuesday, May 10
Writing club meeting
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Writers Club
WHO:
Writers
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College dining hall, Alumni Room
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Wednesday, May 11
Gathering of veterans
SPONSOR:
Cronin Brothers Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756
WHO:
All veterans
DETAILS:
New officers for the VFW post will be installed. The public is
invited to attend and meet their local veterans. Light meal will be
provided. All veterans, regardless of organization affiliation, are
asked to attend and bring cruise books, photo albums -- anything
that shows off your military career. Please pass the word!
WHERE:
VFW Post 1756, 915 Fifth St.
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Friday-Saturday,
May 13-14
Route 66 Garage Sale
SPONSOR:
Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Proceeds for the event go toward the restoration project for
The Mill on 66.
(See
article.) (See another
article.)
WHERE:
Sales throughout Logan County. Sanctioned vendor
site at Postville Park on Fifth Street in Lincoln.
WHEN:
8 am-6 pm
LCU alumni reunion for Class of 1961
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Christian University
WHO:
Class of 1961 alumni
DETAILS:
Alumni 50th class reunion.
All-expense-paid celebration, including housing at Holiday Inn Express,
all meals and activities.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian University
WHEN:
Kickoff luncheon at noon May 13.
Friday, May 13
Development partnership fundraising luncheon
SPONSOR:
Lincoln & Logan County
Development Partnership
with luncheon sponsors
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Meyer-Evans Student Center at Lincoln College
WHEN:
11:30 am-1:30 pm
Mission sales
SPONSOR:
First Baptist Church of Lincoln
WHO:
All invited to come
DETAILS:
The proceeds of the annual mission sales go toward the mission
projects the church provides for in and outside the community.
WHERE:
First Baptist Church, 101 Broadway
WHEN:
4-7 pm
(Continues on Saturday)
Saturday, May 14
Mission sales
SPONSOR:
First Baptist Church of Lincoln
WHO:
All invited to come
DETAILS:
The proceeds of the annual mission sales go toward the mission
projects the church provides for in and outside the community.
WHERE:
First Baptist Church, 101 Broadway
WHEN:
8 am-noon
(Continued from Friday)
Glass recycling collection
SPONSORS:
Logan County Joint Solid
Waste Agency, Lincoln Junior Woman's Club, Verallia Saint-Gobain
Containers and the Logan County Fair Association
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
Accepting only container glass that originally contained either a
food or beverage product. Clear glass as well as amber, green and
blue will be accepted. Unacceptable items include ceramic pieces,
dishware, light bulbs, fluorescent lights, window glass and mirrors.
For safety reasons, no broken glass will be accepted.
Glass preparation: Rinse containers thoroughly. Remove any metal or
plastic lids and rings from the container. Labels may be left on
containers.
The agency reserves the right to refuse any glass not meeting
preparation or recycling guidelines. Glass will be accepted only on
designated collection dates. The Logan County Joint Solid Waste
Agency does not accept glass at any of its recycling sites.
Collection will be canceled in case of inclement weather or
excessive heat.
Call 732-6936 or visit
www.co.logan.il.us and select "Joint
Solid Waste Agency" for more information on glass and other
recycling collections.
WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds. Use Main Gate entrance.
WHEN:
9 am-noon
(Second Saturday of each month, May-October)
International Celebration of Seniors
SPONSOR:
The Christian Village
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Come join us as we visit cultures from different countries around
the globe. Free food, music and prizes. Don't miss out on our
authentic cuisines and handcrafted items from across the world.
Bingo from noon to 2 pm.
WHERE:
The Christian Village, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN:
11 am-2 pm
Monday, May 30
Young Eagle flights
SPONSOR:
EAA and Heritage In Flight Museum
WHO:
Youth ages 8 through 17
DETAILS:
Free Young Eagle flights over Lincoln area as a part of Airport
Daze. Parent or guardian must be present to sign permission slip.
WHERE:
Logan County Airport, Lincoln
WHEN:
Noon-2 pm
May 31-July 23
Summer reading program
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services
WHO:
Children 6 months through 12 years
DETAILS:
Theme:
"A Midsummer Knight's READ!" Registration week is May 31-June 4 with
special games and activities. You may register later. Call 732-5732
for more details.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
Monday-Wednesday-Friday 9-5; Tuesday and Tuesday 9-7; Saturday 9-1
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