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May 2011
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
Thursday, May 12
Concert by Christopher Williams
SPONSOR:
First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Chad’s Blind, 1230 Fifth St.
WHEN:
7 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)
Azusa Pacific University Choir and Orchestra concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian
Church
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
The Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning Azusa Pacific University
Choir and Orchestra, known as UCO, is a nationally renowned,
80-voice mixed choral and 30-piece orchestral ensemble from Southern
California under the direction of John Sutton, DMA. UCO performs
various styles of music with a concentration in contemporary
Christian music in concerts throughout the United States and
internationally in Canada, Mexico and South Korea. Their May tour
will take them to Georgia, Mississippi, Missouri, Illinois,
Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. It will be an evening
of awe-inspiring music you do not want to miss. You can read more
about UCO at www.apu.edu/music.
There is no admission charge -- a love offering will be collected.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean
WHEN:
7:30 pm
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.
(See
article.)
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
Movie in the Park
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Junior Woman's Club
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Free showing of the movie "Cars." (See
article.)
WHERE:
Postville Park
WHEN:
8:30 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.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
1419 N. McLean St.
WHEN:
2 pm
Monday, May 16
Culver's Night fundraiser for LCHS cheerleading
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Community High School basketball cheerleading squad
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
10 percent of receipts to be donated.
WHERE:
Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn
WHEN:
5-8 pm
Tuesday, May 17
Meeting of breast cancer support group
SPONSOR:
Logan County Breast Cancer Support
WHO:
Breast cancer survivors and anyone who loves them.
DETAILS:
Monthly dinner meeting
WHERE:
Blue Dog Inn
WHEN:
6-7:30 pm
Thursday, May 19
Open house at SportsCare of ALMH
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial
Hospital
WHO:
Athletes
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN:
6:30-8:30 pm
Monday, May 30
Airport Daze
SPONSOR:
Heritage In Flight Museum
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Free Memorial Day event with open house and tours at Heritage In
Flight Museum.
http://www.heritageinflight.org/Airport_Daze.htm
WHERE:
Logan County Airport
WHEN:
Noon-9 pm
Young Eagle flights
SPONSOR:
EAA and Heritage In Flight Museum
WHO:
Youth ages 8 through 17
DETAILS:
Free Young Eagle flights over Lincoln area as a part of Airport
Daze. Parent or guardian must be present to sign permission slip.
WHERE:
Logan County Airport, Lincoln
WHEN:
Noon-2 pm
Fly-in, drive-in barbecue, 4-6 pm; hangar dance, 6-9 pm
May 31-July 23
Summer reading program
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services
WHO:
Children 6 months through 12 years
DETAILS:
Theme:
"A Midsummer Knight's READ!" Registration week is May 31-June 4 with
special games and activities. You may register later. Call 732-5732
for more details.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
Monday-Wednesday-Friday 9-5; Tuesday and Tuesday 9-7; Saturday 9-1
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