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March 2011


Nursing HomesThursday, March 3

Butterflies children's consignment sale
SPONSOR: Woven Together 
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Now accepting consignors for first biannual children's sale. 60-40 split. Proceeds to benefit adoptions. Spring-summer clothing sizes infants to juniors, toys, movies, sports equipment, children's decor.
http://butterfliesconsignment.blogspot.com/

WHERE: 110 N. Kickapoo St. (former Integrity Data)
WHEN: 10 am-6 pm
(Continues through March 5)

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

Forum on sales tax proposal for school funding
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Washington-Monroe School, 1002 Pekin St.
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Friday, March 4

Butterflies children's consignment sale
SPONSOR: Woven Together 
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Now accepting consignors for first biannual children's sale. 60-40 split. Proceeds to benefit adoptions. Spring-summer clothing sizes infants to juniors, toys, movies, sports equipment, children's decor.
http://butterfliesconsignment.blogspot.com/

WHERE: 110 N. Kickapoo St. (former Integrity Data)
WHEN: 10 am-6 pm
(Continues through March 5)

Buffet dinner for Logan County Ducks Unlimited
SPONSOR: Logan County Ducks Unlimited
WHO: Everyone is invited
DETAILS: All-you-can-eat prime rib buffet. There will be drawings, raffles, games and auctions. Among the items available are numerous guns (shotguns, rifles and handguns), Ducks Unlimited prints, decoys and much more. Call Merlin Horath, 737-8708, or Warren Wendlandt, 735-5050, ext. 310, to reserve tickets. 
(See article.)
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 N. Limit
WHEN: Doors open at 5 pm; dinner at 6:30 pm

Saturday, March 5

Butterflies children's consignment sale
SPONSOR: Woven Together 
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Now accepting consignors for first biannual children's sale. 60-40 split. Proceeds to benefit adoptions. Spring-summer clothing sizes infants to juniors, toys, movies, sports equipment, children's decor.
http://butterfliesconsignment.blogspot.com/

WHERE: 110 N. Kickapoo St. (former Integrity Data)
WHEN: 10 am-6 pm

Chicken noodle luncheon
SPONSOR: First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: 110 Broadway
WHEN: 11 am-2 pm

"Hot Soup for Cold Nights"
SPONSOR: Immanuel Lutheran Church
WHO: Open to anyone
DETAILS: Immanuel Lutheran Church is hosting a free soup supper for all. Preceding the supper, there will be a relaxed worship service for those interested. Another soup supper evening is planned for the first Saturday in April.
WHERE: 1409 Pulaski St.
WHEN: 5 pm worship, 6-7 pm supper

Sunday, March 6

Pancake and sausage meal
SPONSOR: St. John's Lutheran Church, Hartsburg
WHO: Public
DETAILS: You are welcome to come for worship at 10:15 am and stay and eat, or just come afterward and enjoy fresh, hot pancakes and sausage. Donations will be accepted. 
WHERE: St. John's Lutheran Church, Hartsburg
WHEN: 11 am-12:30 pm

Monday, March 7

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Zonta Club
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, March 8

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

Writing club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Writers Club
WHO: Writers
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Alumni Room at Lincoln College dining hall
WHEN: 6:30 pm

March 8-April 5

Exhibition of political cartoons on Abraham Lincoln
SPONSOR: Lincoln Heritage Museum
WHO: Public
DETAILS: An exhibition focused on images of Abraham Lincoln through the sometimes scathing wit of the political cartoonists of his time. Sponsored by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
WHERE: Lincoln Heritage Museum, 300 Keokuk St.
WHEN: Monday-Friday 9 am-4 pm, Saturday 1-4 pm

Wednesday, March 9

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

Fellowship meal and adult Bible study
SPONSOR: First Baptist Church
WHO: Everyone welcome
DETAILS: Every Wednesday evening until April 13. The meal is free or by donation. Children's activities available.
WHERE: 101 Broadway
WHEN: 5:30-7:15 pm 

Thursday, March 10

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

Saturday, March 12

Pancake and sausage breakfast
SPONSOR: First Baptist Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Whole hog sausage will also be available to purchase.  
WHERE: 101 Broadway. Please use entrance off Ottawa Street.
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Open house at new ALMH
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: New ALMH campus, off Lincoln Parkway
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

Tuesday, March 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

Wednesday, March 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

Fellowship meal and adult Bible study
SPONSOR: First Baptist Church
WHO: Everyone welcome
DETAILS: Every Wednesday evening until April 13. The meal is free or by donation. Children's activities available.
WHERE: 101 Broadway
WHEN: 5:30-7:15 pm 

Thursday, March 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

Saturday, March 19

Polar Plunge
SPONSOR: Law Enforcement Torch Run
WHO: Registered participants
DETAILS: Fundraiser for Special OIympics Illinois. http://www.plungeillinois.com/
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Lakes private beach
WHEN: Noon

Tuesday, March 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

Healthy Aging and Nutrition Seminar
SPONSOR: The Christian Village
WHO: Public -- older adults 
DETAILS: Come join us for a free lunch and informational seminar given by Katherine Rosner, registered dietitian and TCV's dietary supervisor. Learn the positive role nutrition plays in good health, self-sufficiency and improved quality of life. Door prizes. Seating is limited. Please reserve early to make sure you don't miss this opportunity. RSVP to Marcia Cook at 217-732-2189 by March 18.
WHERE: Christian Village Senior Apartments building, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN: Noon

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, March 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

Fellowship meal and adult Bible study
SPONSOR: First Baptist Church
WHO: Everyone welcome
DETAILS: Every Wednesday evening until April 13. The meal is free or by donation. Children's activities available.
WHERE: 101 Broadway
WHEN: 5:30-7:15 pm 

Thursday, March 24

Logan County Ag Day Scholarship Breakfast
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce and business sponsors
WHO: Logan County residents, by reservation
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian University's Laughlin Center
WHEN: 7 am

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

Musical: "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University Theatre Department
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.) (See article.)
WHERE: Earl C Hargrove Chapel Auditorium
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Friday, March 25

Elkhart Historical Society dinner-lecture
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public, by reservation
DETAILS: Topic: "Gov. Oglesby and Lincoln"
(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

Musical: "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University Theatre Department
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.) (See article.)
WHERE: Earl C Hargrove Chapel Auditorium
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Saturday, March 26

Grilled rib-eye and pork sandwich sale
SPONSOR: Walk MS -- Lincoln
WHO: Everyone is welcome
DETAILS: Besides the sandwiches, a bake sale of assorted cookies, breads and other goodies will also be available. Proceeds will be included with the Walk MS fundraising event May 1 at Kickapoo Creek Park. We will gladly deliver sandwiches to downtown businesses. Call 737-7506 to place your order.
WHERE: Lincoln IGA, 713 Pulaski St.
WHEN: 10 am-3 pm

Cheeseburger in Paradise night
SPONSOR: Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois 
WHO: Public
DETAILS: This annual event is the hottest ticket in town. All the cheeseburgers you can eat, comedy from Mason City Limits and auctions will be on tap to raise $ for Community Action senior programs. Tickets go on sale Jan. 3. Call 732-2159 for more information.
(See article.)

WHERE:
Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 N. Limit, Lincoln
WHEN: Doors open at 6 pm

Musical: "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University Theatre Department
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up column.) (See article.)
WHERE: Earl C Hargrove Chapel Auditorium
WHEN: 7:30 pm

March 28-April 15

Special exhibit related to Gov. Oglesby
SPONSOR: Gov. Richard J. Oglesby Mansion
WHO: Open to everyone
DETAILS: An examination of the life of Logan County resident Gov. Oglesby and his association with Abraham Lincoln and U.S. Grant.
WHERE: Lincoln Heritage Museum, 300 Keokuk St.
WHEN: Monday-Friday 9 am-4 pm, Saturday 1-4 pm

Tuesday, March 29

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

Open house at new dental clinic
SPONSOR: Logan County Department of Public Health
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.) (See pictures.)
WHERE: Logan County Department of Public Health, 109 Third St.
WHEN: 5-6:30 pm

Wednesday, March 30

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

Fellowship meal and adult Bible study
SPONSOR: First Baptist Church
WHO: Everyone welcome
DETAILS: Every Wednesday evening until April 13. The meal is free or by donation. Children's activities available.
WHERE: 101 Broadway
WHEN: 5:30-7:15 pm 

Thursday, March 31

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

 

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