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March 2011


Nursing HomesWednesday, 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

Consignment auction
SPONSOR: Hartsburg-Emden FFA
WHO: Community
DETAILS: Construction equipment, bulldozers, loaders, backhoes, farm machinery, trucks, trailers, tools and miscellaneous items. These items will not be accepted: non-working appliances, pets, livestock, overhead gas tanks, tires or hazardous materials. All trucks, cars and trailers must have a clear title present. To list items for consignment, call, fax or e-mail Nic Coers, phone 217-376-3157, fax 217-376-3264, Nic@CoersDiesel.com.  
WHERE: Orvil Township Shed, by FS plant, Hartsburg
WHEN:
Beginning at 10 am

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

Sunday, March 20

Fundraiser breakfast
SPONSOR: New Holland Volunteer Firemen
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Menu: bacon, eggs, biscuits and gravy, sausage, and french toast. Price is a donation. All proceeds go to the New Holland Volunteer Firemen.
WHERE: New Holland Fire Department 
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Dedication of Habitat for Humanity home
SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Following the dedication of the home of Brandy Mullenbach, the community is invited to tour the home and enjoy refreshments provided by Warren Wendlandt, chef at Lincoln College, with the help of Brandy's friends in the Lincoln College food preparation service.
(See article.)

WHERE: 503 N. Adams
WHEN: 3 pm

"Celebrating Community" event
SPONSOR: Main Street Lincoln
DETAILS: (See article.) (See latest article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Center, 1115 Nicholson Road
WHEN: 5 pm

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

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Central Illinois Community Blood Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: To schedule an appointment, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 136, or sign up at cicbc.org.
WHERE: Lincoln Christian University, Laughlin Center lobby, 100 Campus View Drive
WHEN: 10 am-3 pm

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

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Central Illinois Community Blood Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: To schedule an appointment, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 136, or sign up at cicbc.org.
WHERE: St. Mary's Catholic Church, 805 Pearl St.
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

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

Lawnmower clinic
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Jaycees Center, 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN: Drop off mowers 9-11 am. Pick up mowers 3-5 pm.

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

Sunday, March 27

Breakfast to benefit Lincoln Youth Football
SPONSOR: Lincoln Youth Football
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Bacon, ham, biscuits and gravy, eggs, potatoes, fruit, doughnuts, orange juice, coffee, milk. Prepared by the Sons of the American Legion 263. Please purchase your ticket from any LYF player or coach.
WHERE: American Legion Post 263 
WHEN: 8 am-noon

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

Chicken dinner to benefit Lincoln Heat baseball
SPONSOR: Lincoln Heat baseball
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Nelson's chicken dinner -- 1/2 chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, bread and butter. Purchase your tickets from any Heat baseball player.
WHERE: Pick up at 314 S. McLean St., behind Curves
WHEN: Pick up dinners 4:30-6:30 pm

 

 

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