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March 2011
 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 email 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, dietary supervisor and registered dietitian.
Learn the positive role nutrition plays in good health,
self-sufficiency and improved quality of life. Door prizes. Seating
is limited.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Christian Village Senior Apartment 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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