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April 2012

Saturday-Sunday, April 21-22

Spring events in Elkhart
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See latest article.)
WHERE: Elkhart

Saturday, April 21

Pitch, Hit & Run competition
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District and Lincoln/Logan County Sports Commission
WHO: Area boys ages 7-14
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: Starting at 7 am with times set for different age groups:
7-8 years old, 8 am; 9-10 years old, 10 am; 11-12 and 13-14 years old, 1 pm

Wildflower Nature Walks on Elkhart Hill
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: http://www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org/2012Schedule_files/Apr14&21/Apr14-21-reservation.htm
(See article.)
WHERE: Elkhart Hill
WHEN: 9:30 am and 1:30 pm
(Meet in downtown Elkhart about a half-hour before the walk.)

Dog wash
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
DETAILS: (See information in Close Up.)
WHERE: Graue Inc., 1905 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: 10 am-1 pm

Hop to Shop Extravaganza
SPONSOR: Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Featuring Tastefully Simple, 31, Discovery Toys, Scentsy, Longaberger Baskets, Turning Leaves jewelry, Babyations, Giggles & Gab gift baskets, Jamberry Nails, and much more.
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 N. Limit
WHEN: 10 am-2 pm

Easter Seals benefit
SPONSOR: RJD Hobbies and Raceway
DETAILS: A day of racing with all proceeds going to Easter Seals. There will a live auction of RC goods and autographed items from pro drivers, a raffle, and a 50-50 drawing.
WHERE: RJD Hobbies and Raceway, 1302 State Route 10
WHEN: Track opens at 10 am and races start at 1 pm

Spring for Tea
SPONSOR: Harvest of Talents for World Hunger, Lincoln Christian Church
WHO: Open to women from this and other communities
DETAILS: Spring for Tea is a premier Logan County spring event. Tea and a variety of sweet and savory delicacies are served from tables tastefully appointed with silver, china and crystal. A perfect event for a ladies' day out. Hats are encouraged but not required. Limited seating. Tickets go on sale Feb. 1 at the office of Lincoln Christian Church during regular office hours. For more details call Vera Thomas in the church office.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean
WHEN: Doors open 10:45 am; tea served at 11:30 am

The Reading Railroad
SPONSOR: Iota Chi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
WHO: Children ages 3-7
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Davidson-Sheffer Gymnasium
WHEN: 1-4 pm

3rd Saturday Community Meal
SPONSOR: Logan County Love
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Menu: pork chops, garlic roasted potatoes, corn, green beans, pudding parfait with cookie. Free. Donations are accepted but not necessary. Food donations go to local food pantries. Carryouts and Lincoln deliveries accepted. For delivery, call 217-671-3339.
WHERE: St. John United Church of Christ, Seventh and Maple St.
WHEN: 5-7 pm

Trivia Night
SPONSOR: Knights of Columbus Auxiliary
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Snacks provided. Proceeds benefit Carroll School and K of C Auxiliary Scholarship Fund.
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 N. Limit
WHEN: 6:30 pm

District 27 Wall of Fame dinner
SPONSOR: Lincoln District 27
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.

Monday, April 23

Logan County Arts & Crafts Guild meeting
SPONSOR: Logan County Arts & Crafts Guild
WHO: Members
DETAILS: (See announcement in Close Up.)
WHERE: 792 Prairie St.
WHEN: 7 pm

Wednesday, April 25

Christian Women's Conference
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Women
DETAILS: "Spaghetti for the Soul: A Feast of Faith, Hope, and Love," served by Kathy Troccoli and Ellie Lofaro. For more information and registration: http://www.lincolnchristian.edu/cwc/.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian University, Hargrove Chapel
WHEN: 8 am-4 pm

Office Professionals Luncheon
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: Office staff members from community, by reservation
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnillinois.com/Events_OfficeProfessionalsLuncheon.aspx
(See article.)
WHERE: Knights of Columbus, 217 Limit
WHEN: 11:30 am-1:30 pm

Thursday, April 26

Christian Child Care fundraiser: spaghetti dinner
SPONSOR: Christian Child Care
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Drive-by spaghetti dinner fundraiser.
(See article.)
WHERE: Stop by the back door of the child care center, 721 Wyatt St.
WHEN: 4:30-6 pm

Through April 27

Prom clothes donations to Logan County Dazzle
SPONSOR: Logan County Love, New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe, Lincoln Area YMCA
WHO: Community
DETAILS: Donate your gently used prom dress, shoes and accessories to Logan County Dazzle. The items will go for a good cause. Drop them off at New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe in Lincoln now through April 27. Make sure you tell them it’s for the prom dress drive. Girls from the community will shop for the dress of their dreams in the evenings from April 27 to May 4. Hours will be 6-9 pm April 27-28 and 6-8 pm April 29-May 4. There will be a day of glamour for the girls on May 5 at the Lincoln YMCA gym. Call for your appointment: Cathy Sanders, 217-828-0075. Every girl going to prom is invited, no matter what your financial situation. Bring your school ID.
WHERE: Drop off at New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe, 201 S. Sangamon

Friday-Saturday, April 27-28

Prom clothes shopping with Logan County Dazzle
SPONSOR: Logan County Love, New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe, Lincoln Area YMCA
WHO: Girls going to prom
DETAILS: Girls from the community will shop for the dress of their dreams in the evenings from April 27 to May 4. There will be a day of glamour for the girls on May 5 at the Lincoln YMCA gym. Call for your appointment: Cathy Sanders, 217-828-0075. Every girl going to prom is invited, no matter what your financial situation. Bring your school ID.
WHERE: New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe, 201 S. Sangamon
WHEN: 6-9 pm

Friday, April 27

Dinner-lecture
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: Presentation by Rhetta Jack: "The Birds of Elkhart Hill"
http://www.wildharecafe-elk-il.com/LectureSeries/Lectures.htm
(See article.)
WHERE: Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Gov. Oglesby St., Elkhart
WHEN: 5:30 pm dinner, 6:45 pm lecture

LJHS spring play: "Murder at the Orient Express!"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Junior High School
WHO: Open to public
DETAILS: A comedy by Craig Sodaro: "Murder at the Orient Express!" Can you solve this mystery before the cast does?
WHERE: LJHS gymnasium
WHEN: 7 pm

Auditions for play
SPONSOR: Lincoln Railsplitters
WHO: Actors ages 18 and up
DETAILS: Auditions for "Pleasant Sage."
WHERE: Atlanta Community House, 106 SW Sixth St., Atlanta
WHEN: 7-8:30 pm
(Auditions also on Saturday morning)

Saturday, April 28

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Local vendors with locally grown produce, baked goods, rag rugs, homemade dog biscuits, hand-sewn items, wood signs, jams and jellies, plants.
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 7 am-noon
(Market will be open 3-6 pm Wednesdays and 7 am-noon on Saturdays through Oct. 27.)

Plant sale
SPONSOR: Logan County Master Gardeners
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (Watch for more information in Lincoln Daily News.)
WHERE: Special Events Building, Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Bird walks
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: Walks led by Rhetta Jack.
http://www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org/2012Schedule_files/Apr28/Apr28Reservationx.htm
(See article.)
WHERE: Elkhart Hill. Leave from Gov. Oglesby Street, downtown Elkhart.
WHEN: 9 am and 1 pm

Cruise-in
SPONSOR: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://railsplitterantiqueautoclub.webs.com/events.htm
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Sunday-Friday, April 29-May 4

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