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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: Location changed to West Lincoln-Broadwell Grade School, 2695 Woodlawn Road
(See article.)
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)

Pleasant Valley Cemetery Association board meeting
SPONSOR: Pleasant Valley Cemetery Association
WHO: All lot owners welcome to attend
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: Knapp-Chesnut-Becker Library in Middletown
WHEN: 7 pm

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

Thursday, May 5

National Day of Prayer
SPONSOR: Logan County area churches
WHO: All interested community members
DETAILS: The National Day of Prayer will be observed in Lincoln and Logan County with a gathering to pray for our community and country. Meet with various churches in this nondenominational observance. The theme this year is "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God." 
WHERE: Logan County Courthouse rotunda 
WHEN: Noon

Together for Lincoln fundraiser dinner
SPONSOR: Together for Lincoln coordinators and board
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Drive-thru pork chop dinner. All proceeds will be used for Together for Lincoln projects. Advance tickets can be purchased at Jefferson Street Christian Church on Monday, 9:30-5, and Tuesday-Friday, 8-4. Walk-ups welcome. 
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln IGA, 713 Pulaski
WHEN: 4-7 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

Sunday, May 15

Groundbreaking for Habitat home
SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: The public is invited.
DETAILS: Join Eric and Teresa Baker and family for the groundbreaking for their Habitat home, the 16th in Logan County. All may participate in the groundbreaking. This home is made possible through the generosity of Robert J. Woods and Joan Jarrett Woods through the Woods Foundation. 
WHERE: 1419 N. McLean St.
WHEN: 2 pm
 

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