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February 2011
Tuesday, Feb. 1
FAFSA Completion Workshop
HOST:
Lincoln Community High School
WHO:
College-bound students and their parents
DETAILS:
(See information in
Close Up column.)
WHERE:
LCHS computer lab, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN:
9 am-2 pm
Friday, Feb. 4
Dinner program at the Palms
SPONSOR:
Atlanta Public Museum
DETAILS:
Dinner program
WHERE:
Palms Grill Cafe, 110 SW Arch St., Atlanta
WHEN:
6-8 pm
Saturday, Feb. 5
Pancake and sausage meal
SPONSOR:
Zion Lutheran School
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Annual pancake and sausage meal along with a meat room, bake sale
and silent auction.
WHERE:
1600 Woodlawn Road, across from Walmart
WHEN:
7 am-1 pm
Postville Courthouse observance of Lincoln's birthday
SPONSOR:
Postville Courthouse volunteers
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Postville Courthouse State Historic Site, 914 Fifth St.
WHEN:
Noon-4 pm
Monday, Feb. 7
Blood drive
SPONSOR:
Central Illinois Community Blood
Center
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
Tuesday, Feb. 8
Writing club
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Writers Club
WHO:
Welcome to all writers
DETAILS:
List candy bars. Write a story with candy bar names in it or choose
your own topic.
WHERE:
Alumni Room, Lincoln College dining hall
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Thursday, Feb. 10
Jim Croegaert performance
SPONSOR:
Open Table Concert Series
DETAILS:
Tickets available at Chad’s Blind or by calling 217-732-6141.
Proceeds to Community Action Partnership.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Chad’s Blind, 1230 Fifth St.
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Saturday, Feb. 12
Chestnut EMS fundraiser
SPONSOR:
Chestnut EMS volunteers
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Serving ham and beans, hot dogs, corn muffins, and dessert. Open
donations accepted.
WHERE:
Chestnut Firehouse
WHEN:
11 am-3 pm
Movie: "The Young Mr. Lincoln"
SPONSOR:
Knapp-Chesnut-Becker Library Museum
WHO:
Community is invited
DETAILS:
The community is invited to celebrate Abe Lincoln's birthday at the
KCB with a 1939 movie, "The Young Mr. Lincoln," starring Henry Fonda
and Ward Bond. The movie is 1 1/2 hours long and refreshments will
follow.
WHERE:
101 S. Clinton, Middletown
WHEN:
1 pm
Lincoln's Birthday event in Mount Pulaski
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Trial re-enactment with Abraham Lincoln at the Mount Pulaski
Courthouse. Presentations and entertainment provided by Guy Fraker
and Chris Vallilo.
WHERE:
Mount Pulaski Courthouse
WHEN:
Trial re-enactment at 2 pm, presentations and entertainment at 3:30
pm
Tuesday, Feb. 15
Little Listeners Lapsit
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Ages 6 months to 2 years
DETAILS:
Stories, music, rhymes, finger plays, movement. Registration is
required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Beginning Book Buddies
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Ages 3 and 4
DETAILS:
Stories, finger plays, music, movement, puppets and
crafts Registration is required for accurate planning. Call
732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Ready Readers
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Ages 5-7
DETAILS:
Stories, music, movement, crafts. Registration is required for
accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30 pm
Lincoln Day Dinner
SPONSOR:
Logan County Republican Central
Committee
WHO:
With tickets purchased in advance
DETAILS:
Speaker: Barry Goldwater Jr.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln KC Hall, 217 Limit St
WHEN:
Reception at 6 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm
Wednesday, Feb. 16
Little Listeners Lapsit
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Ages 6 months to 2 years
DETAILS:
Stories, music, rhymes, finger plays, movement. Registration is
required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Beginning Book Buddies
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Ages 3 and 4
DETAILS:
Stories, finger plays, music, movement, puppets and
crafts Registration is required for accurate planning. Call
732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Thursday, Feb. 17
Craft classes
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Ages 8 and up
DETAILS:
Registration is required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30 pm
Friday, Feb. 18
Dinner program at the Palms
SPONSOR:
Atlanta Museum
DETAILS:
"West Meets East: Building Education Partnerships With China." Come
enjoy a delicious meal at Atlanta's Palms Grill Cafe, then listen to
one of our area's top educators, Dr. Karen Estep, director of
teacher education at Lincoln Christian University. Dr. Estep will
share her three-week venture through China last June to explore
potential partnership opportunities between Lincoln Christian
University and China. This final dinner program in a series
sponsored by the Atlanta Museum will begin with dinner at 6 pm,
followed by Dr. Estep’s program starting at 7 pm. Call 217-648-2233
today to make your reservations, which are limited to the first 48
people phoning. The Palms Grill Cafe will offer a set of evening
specials, along with all the varied items on its menu, including its
award-winning homemade pie. It will be a fun evening and everyone is
invited to attend, so we hope to see you there.
WHERE:
Palms Grill Cafe, 110 SW Arch St., Atlanta
WHEN:
6-8 pm
Saturday,
Feb. 19
Seminary lectureship
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Christian University
WHO:
Church leaders
DETAILS:
Guest
speaker: Dr. Robert Lowery. "Leading by the Book: Ancient Words for Today's
Leaders." No finer gathering of dynamic churchmen of faith could be at the helm
to instruct us on what the Bible says about leadership. This day is designed for
veteran church leaders as well as those who aspire to church leadership.
WHERE:
Lincoln
Christian University, Earl C Hargrove Chapel auditorium
WHEN:
9 am-3
pm
Sunday-Monday,
Feb. 20-21
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 Feb. 20-21.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian University
Tuesday, Feb. 22
Little Listeners Lapsit
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Ages 6 months to 2 years
DETAILS:
Stories, music, rhymes, finger plays, movement. Registration is
required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Beginning Book Buddies
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Ages 3 and 4
DETAILS:
Stories, finger plays, music, movement, puppets and
crafts Registration is required for accurate planning. Call
732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Ready Readers
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Ages 5-7
DETAILS:
Stories, music, movement, crafts. Registration is required for
accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30 pm
Wednesday, Feb. 23
Little Listeners Lapsit
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Ages 6 months to 2 years
DETAILS:
Stories, music, rhymes, finger plays, movement. Registration is
required. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Beginning Book Buddies
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Ages 3 and 4
DETAILS:
Stories, finger plays, music, movement, puppets and
crafts Registration is required for accurate planning. Call
732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Thursday, Feb. 24
Estate planning seminar
SPONSOR:
The Christian Village
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Free seminar. Light lunch provided.
Learn the difference between wills and living wills. Find out how to
avoid probate and reduce final estate costs. The goal is to help you
do what you want and in the most efficient manner. There is no cost
or obligation for attending this seminar. Please RSVP to Marcia Cook
at 217-732-2189.
WHERE:
The Christian Village Senior Apartments, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN:
Noon
Craft classes
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Ages 8 and up
DETAILS:
Registration is required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30 pm
Friday, Feb. 25
Elkhart Historical Society dinner-lecture
SPONSOR:
Elkhart
Historical Society
WHO:
Public, by reservation
DETAILS:
Presentations: "What's a National Scenic Byway and Why Should Elkhart Care?"
and "Elkhart's Place in Route 66 History"
(See
article.) (See
latest article.)
WHERE:
Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Gov. Oglesby St., downtown
Elkhart
WHEN:
Dinner at 5:30 pm, lecture 7-8 pm
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