Dr. Freesmeier's class, Community Action scholarships, blood drive, Mount Pulaski Honors Night, First Baptist and Good Shepherd rummage sales, St. John pie auction, VFW events, Princess Tea, Lauren Soebbing, Shelby Voyles, writing club, Brooklyn Hermes, Zack Prather

[May 07, 2012]  Dr. Freesmeier's subject for 1st Monday class -- drug and vitamin interactions

The topic of Dr Dan Freesmeier's Healthy Concerns class on Monday will be drug and vitamin interactions. The class is at Faith Lutheran Church, 2320 N. Kickapoo, starting at 6:30 p.m.

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Scholarships available at Community Action

Community Action is accepting applications for $1,000 Community Services Block Grant scholarships. The CSBG scholarships, offered in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, are designed to provide financial assistance to low-income and disadvantaged individuals of high academic attainment or potential. Scholarships will go toward providing formal education or occupational training in an accredited Illinois educational institution to CSBG-eligible clients.

To be considered, applicants must be income-eligible and reside in DeWitt, Fulton, Logan, Mason, Menard or Piatt counties, and must be enrolled or accepted at an Illinois accredited higher educational or occupational training institute.

Applications will be accepted through June 15. Interested applicants should visit their local Community Action office or contact Kathy Shepherd, community services director, at 1-877-588-7189, ext. 246, for details.

Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois is a not-for-profit organization serving low-income and senior populations in six central Illinois counties. To find out more about the services offered, visit www.capcil.org. For updates, like the agency on Facebook.

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Community blood drive at Lincoln Masonic Center

To help ensure an adequate blood supply for the region, there will be a blood drive at the Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo, on Monday, May 7, from noon to 6 p.m.

For your convenience, call Alexis to sign up toll-free at 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 158, or schedule an appointment online using sponsor code 60057 at www.bloodcenterimpact.org. Walk-ins are also welcome and truly appreciated.

Central Illinois Community Blood Center, a not-for-profit organization, is the provider of life-saving blood for 12 hospitals throughout central Illinois, including Memorial Medical Center and St. John's Hospital in Springfield. CICBC is a division of the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, which collects over 180,000 units of blood annually and serves 80 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin.

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Honors Night at Mount Pulaski High School

MOUNT PULASKI -- Honors Night at Mount Pulaski High School will be on Tuesday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gym. Departmental honors will be awarded, scholarship winners will be recognized, and the Senior-of-the-Year will be announced. Family and friends of Mount Pulaski High School students are invited to attend.

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First Baptist Church rummage for missions

First Baptist Church, 101 Broadway St. in Lincoln, is having a rummage sale for missions on Friday, May 11, from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, May 12, from 8 a.m. to noon.

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Good Shepherd Lutheran rummage sale May 11-12

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will participate in the citywide garage sales on May 11 and 12. The sale will be at the church at 1140 N. State St. in Lincoln.

Hours will be Friday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to ?? and Saturday, May 12, from 8 a.m. to ??.

Items to be offered will include baby stuff, toys, clothing, household goods, miscellaneous items and much more.

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Pie auction for missions at St. John United Church of Christ

The Charity Guild of St. John United Church of Christ will have a pie auction on Sunday, May 13, with all proceeds going to mission projects.

This is to replace a long-standing ice cream social that will not take place this year.

Karen Birnbaum, guild president, said requests can be made for favorite pies until May 9, and they will be on the auction table.

All pies will be at the church for the "Cup of Fellowship" at 9:30 a.m., prior to the 10:30 worship on May 13. Following worship, the winning bidder will be revealed with each pie.

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May-June events at VFW

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756 is a busy place with many events coming up throughout the summer and beyond. With a new tenant in the basement, The Wishbone, and some remodeling taking place in the main hall, the group is equally as busy planning and promoting community activities.

The VFW will host the vendor spaces for the sixth annual Route 66 Garage Sale, which is scheduled for May 11 and 12. The VFW is offering spaces inside and outside, with public restrooms and concessions provided throughout the event. For more information on booth space, call 217-732-8687.

This is a list of events scheduled at the VFW through June:

• May 11-12 -- Route 66 Garage Sale

• May 19 -- Marine Corps League Roadside Café, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• May 24 -- Ladies Auxiliary dinner

• May 27 -- Dance Club, 6:30-9 p.m.

• June 7 -- Ladies Auxiliary dinner

• June 21 -- Ladies Auxiliary dinner

• June 24 -- Dance Club, 6:30-9 p.m.

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Harvest of Talents Princess Tea planned for June 30

Harvest of Talents for World Hunger and Lincoln Christian Church are sponsoring a Princess Tea again this year for young ladies ages 3-13. The event will be on June 30 at the Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Hall. Doors will open at 10:45 a.m., and the tea is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The theme of the event will be "Secret Garden." Young ladies are invited to dress in whatever makes them feel pretty. Tea will be served on decorated tables and entertainment will be provided. There will also be time allowed for photo ops.

Tickets go on sale May 1. Seating is limited. For more details and to make reservations, contact Vera Thomas at the church office.

Young ladies are to be accompanied by a chaperone, such as their mother, grandmother, aunt or friend.

Lincoln Christian Church is located at 204 N. McLean St. in Lincoln.

All proceeds from the Princess Tea will go the 2012 Harvest of Talents for World Hunger, to feed hungry people worldwide.

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Logan County Bank February and March Seniors of the Month

Logan County Bank sponsors the Lincoln Community High School Senior of the Month/Year award and scholarship program.

Each monthly winner receives a $50 U.S. savings bond from Logan County Bank and is then eligible for a $1,500 scholarship awarded by the bank, to be used at the college of their choice.

The February Senior of the Month is Lauren Soebbing of Lincoln.

Lauren's parents are Scott and Robin Soebbing.

Lauren's school activities have included volleyball, cheerleading, soccer, Pep Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, French Club, LEAF Club and National Honor Society.

Lauren is active in the community as well, including volunteer work with Special Olympics, Together for Lincoln, Humane Society of Logan County, Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival, Zonta dinner, Lincoln/Logan Food Pantry, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, West Lincoln-Broadwell School, Carroll Catholic, Chester-East Lincoln School, American Legion, and numerous other volunteer efforts.

Lauren is planning on nursing as a college major.

Logan County Bank congratulates Lauren on her selection as LCHS Senior of the Month for February.

The March Senior of the Month is Shelby Voyles of Lincoln.

Shelby's parents are Jamie and Jill Voyles.

Shelby's school activities have included Spanish Club, Fine Arts Club, Thespians, choir, marching band, concert band, pep band, numerous plays, speech team and National Honor Society.

Shelby is active in the community as well, including volunteer work for Together for Lincoln, Zonta dinner, Lincoln/Logan Food Pantry, West Lincoln-Broadwell School, Lincoln Park District's Halloween FunFest, Honor Flight breakfast and numerous other volunteer efforts.

Shelby is planning on pharmacy as a college major.

Logan County Bank congratulates Shelby on her selection as LCHS Senior of the Month for March.

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Lincoln Writer's Club to meet May 8

Lincoln Writer's Club will meet Tuesday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Alumni Room of the Lincoln College dining hall.

Suggested topics: describe your childhood bedroom, mom's favorite things, biggest bargain or most foolish purchase.

For more information call 732-2723. All are  welcome.

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ZLS Students of the Month

Brooklyn Hermes, a seventh-grader, has been selected as Zion Lutheran School March Student of the Month.

Brooklyn's ZLS activities have included honor roll, basketball, track and field, band, choir, and choir chimes.

She is a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Lincoln.

Her church and community activities have included youth group, youth conference, talent show, piano and softball.

Brooklyn enjoys playing basketball and hanging out with friends.

Her parents are Carl and Sondra Hermes of Lincoln.

Zack Prather, also a seventh-grader, has been selected as Zion Lutheran School March Student of the Month.

Zack's ZLS activities include honor roll, chess, band, student council and spelling bees.

He is a member of Atlanta Christian Church.

His church and community activities include plays, Bible study, Sunday school and Boy Scouts.

Zack most enjoys participation in Boy Scouts, watching TV, playing video games and riding his bike.

His parents are Mike and Jennifer Prather of Lincoln.

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