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November 2012
 Saturday, Nov. 3
"Make a Difference Day"
SPONSOR:
Mount Pulaski High School student council
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Mount Pulaski
CANCELED:
Home-based business and craft sale
SPONSOR:
Chester-East Lincoln Community Club
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Vendors will have booths for shoppers to browse.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
CEL school
WHEN:
9 am-1pm
Chicken dinner
SPONSOR:
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756
WHO:
Public welcome
DETAILS:
Post 1756 will host a fundraiser chicken dinner. Other activities
for the event are live entertainment, silent auction, 50-50 cash
drawing, door prizes and more.
WHERE:
915 Fifth St.
WHEN:
4-8 pm
Sunday, Nov. 4
Fall harvest brunch
SPONSOR:
Middletown Presbyterian Church
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Menu: bacon, ham, sausage, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, ham and
beans and cornbread, sausage gravy and biscuits, breakfast pizza,
coffeecakes, desserts, cheese tray, drinks. All you can eat.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Middletown Presbyterian Church
WHEN:
10 am-1 pm
Turkey dinner
SPONSOR:
Zonta Club of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
For ticket information, call 217-732-4758.
(See
article.)
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN:
11 am-1:30 pm
Celebration and dance for Logan County veterans
SPONSOR:
St. John United Church of Christ Youth Group
WHO:
Logan County veterans or any veteran who was deployed from Logan
County
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN:
5-7:30 pm
Orphan Sunday night of worship and awareness
SPONSOR:
Woven
Together
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
On Nov. 4, thousands of events echo across America and around the
globe, all sharing a single goal: that God’s great love for the
orphan will find echo in our lives as well. On Orphan Sunday,
Christians stand for the orphan. We are a people called to defend
the fatherless… to care for the child who has no family… to visit
orphans in their distress. Woven Together is hosting a night of
worship and awareness and inviting everyone in Logan County to join
them.
https://www.facebook.com/events/112111382275248/
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean
WHEN:
6 pm
Monday, Nov. 5
Leaf pickup in Ward 4
SPONSOR:
City of Lincoln
WHO:
Ward 4 residents
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Ward 4
WHEN:
Beginning at 7 am
Blood drive
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
Central Illinois
Community Blood Center
blood drive.
To sign up for an appointment, call Alexis to sign up toll-free at
1-866-GIVE-BLD
(1-866-448-3253),
ext. 5158, or schedule an appointment online using sponsor code
60057 at
www.bloodcenterimpact.org.
Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring a photo ID
WHERE:
Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
Noon-6 pm
New member orientation
SPONSOR:
Logan County Department of Public
Health
WHO:
People interested in volunteering for the Logan County Medical
Reserve Corps
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Logan County Department of Public Health, 109
Third St.
WHEN:
5 pm
Dr. Dan Freesmeier's health class
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Topic: Natural ways to deal with blood pressure
WHERE:
Faith Lutheran Church, 2320 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
6 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 6
General election
WHO:
Registered voters
WHERE:
Polling
places
WHEN:
6 am-7 pm
"Grab & Go Vote" lunch
SPONSOR:
Logan County Democrats
DETAILS:
Serving hot dogs, chips and drink for a donation, to encourage
people to stop by on their way to the polls to vote.
WHERE:
Democratic headquarters, 503 Woodlawn Ave.
WHEN:
11 am-2 pm
Lunch and Learn
SPONSOR:
Area Agency on Aging for
Lincolnland
WHO:
Informal caregivers of older adults
DETAILS:
Presentation on rights of residents in long-term care facilities
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Oasis Senior Center, 501 Pulaski St.
WHEN:
Noon-1 pm
Grief Share
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO:
People struggling with pain of losing a loved one
DETAILS:
Grief Share is a support group for people who are struggling to deal
with the pain of losing a loved one. It involves prayer,
opportunities to share your grief journey with others who are
learning to cope, and a video curriculum of experts who share their
knowledge as well as their own experiences with grief. No cost to
attend. Fee for optional workbook. For more info, contact Greg
Wooten at Lincoln Church of the Nazarene, 732-8362, or call
Jefferson Street Christian Church, 732-9294.
WHERE:
Jefferson Street Christian Church, Room 208
WHEN:
6:30-8 pm
(13-week series on Tuesday evenings through November)
First meeting of Logan Art Association
SPONSOR:
Logan Art Association
WHO:
Open to anyone 18 years of age and older who is interested in any
kind of art
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Art Institute, 112 N. McLean St.
WHEN:
7 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 7
Leaf pickup in Ward 5
SPONSOR:
City of Lincoln
WHO:
Ward 5 residents
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Ward 5
WHEN:
Beginning at 7 am
Turkey supper and bazaar
SPONSOR:
San Jose United Methodist Women
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
San Jose United Methodist Church, 601 S. First
St., San Jose
WHEN:
4-7 pm
Thursday, Nov. 8
USO dance
SPONSOR:
Healthy
Communities Partnership
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Free for seniors and veterans of all ages. Fee per person or couple
for others.
WHERE:
American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN:
6-8 pm
Ye Olde Madrigal Dinner
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Community High School Choir
WHO:
Public. Ticket admission.
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Maple Club
WHEN:
Doors open at 6 pm; performance at 6:30 pm
Friday, Nov. 9
Leaf pickup in Ward 1
SPONSOR:
City of Lincoln
WHO:
Ward 1 residents
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Ward 1
WHEN:
Beginning at 7 am
'Christmas According to Hollywood'
SPONSOR:
Elkhart
Historical Society
WHO:
By reservation
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Wild Hare Cafe, Elkhart
WHEN:
5:30 pm
Ye Olde Madrigal Dinner
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Community High School Choir
WHO:
Public. Ticket admission.
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Maple Club
WHEN:
Doors open at 6 pm; performance at 6:30 pm
Saturday,
Nov. 10
Pancake and sausage breakfast
SPONSOR:
First Baptist Church
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
Pancake and sausage breakfast. Bulk sausage available also. Proceeds
benefit First Baptist Church's general ministry.
WHERE:
First Baptist Church, 101 Broadway St.
WHEN:
6:30 am-noon
Pancake and sausage breakfast
SPONSOR:
United Methodist Men
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
All-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast. Bulk sausage for
sale. Bake sale. Proceeds to support United Methodist Men mission
projects.
WHERE:
First United Methodist Church, 302 Broadway St.
WHEN:
7-11 am
Electronics recycling
collection
SPONSOR:
Logan County
Habitat for Humanity
WHO:
Open to public
DETAILS:
Year-round electronics recycling on the
second Saturday of each month.
For more information, contact the Logan
County Habitat for Humanity office at 732-6412 or visit
http://habitatlogan.org/.
WHERE:
Habitat warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
9 am-noon
Christian Village Fall Festival
SPONSOR:
The Christian Village
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
1507 Seventh St.
WHEN:
9 am-2 pm; live music 11 am-1 pm; lunch 11 am-2 pm
Schwan's truckload sale
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Fundraiser for Jaycees. Stop by or pre-order by contacting Kim at
217-871-4940.
WHERE:
Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo St.
WHEN:
9 am-noon
Senior Feast
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Age 65 and up
DETAILS:
Free holiday-style meal. To make a reservation, call Meg Eckert at
217-220-2906.
WHERE:
Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo St.
WHEN:
11 am-1 pm
Sunday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day ceremony
SPONSOR:
Cronin Brothers Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756
WHO:
Public welcome
DETAILS:
Ham and beans will be available after the ceremony.
WHERE:
915 Fifth St.
WHEN:
1 pm
Ye Olde Madrigal Dinner
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Community High School Choir
WHO:
Public. Ticket admission.
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Maple Club
WHEN:
Doors open at 2 pm; performance at 2:30 pm
Program by First Impressions
SPONSOR:
Delavan Community Woman's Club
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
Men and women invited. A large turnout is expected, so get tickets
early. Cost is not expensive.
WHERE:
Corner of Fifth and Locust streets, Delavan
WHEN:
2 pm
Monday, Nov. 12
Lincoln Low Vision Support Group meeting
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Low Vision Support Group
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
The Mary Bryant Home for the Blind will have products for sale.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean
WHEN:
1-2 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 13
Leaf pickup in Ward 2
SPONSOR:
City of Lincoln
WHO:
Ward 2 residents
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Ward 2
WHEN:
Beginning at 7 am
Grief Share
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO:
People struggling with pain of losing a loved one
DETAILS:
Grief Share is a support group for people who are struggling to deal
with the pain of losing a loved one. It involves prayer,
opportunities to share your grief journey with others who are
learning to cope, and a video curriculum of experts who share their
knowledge as well as their own experiences with grief. No cost to
attend. Fee for optional workbook. For more info, contact Greg
Wooten at Lincoln Church of the Nazarene, 732-8362, or call
Jefferson Street Christian Church, 732-9294.
WHERE:
Jefferson Street Christian Church, Room 208
WHEN:
6:30-8 pm
(13-week series on Tuesday evenings through November)
Writing club meeting
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Writer's Club
WHO:
All welcome
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Alumni Room of student center at Lincoln College
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 14
Leaf pickup in Ward 3
SPONSOR:
City of Lincoln
WHO:
Ward 3 residents
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Ward 3
WHEN:
Beginning at 7 am
Thursday, Nov. 15
Blood drive
SPONSOR:
Mount Pulaski High School
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
Central Illinois
Community Blood Center
blood drive.
To sign up for an appointment, call the CICBC Donor Center at
217-241-7550,
call
1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253),
ext. 158,
or sign up through
www.cicbc.org.
Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring a photo ID
WHERE:
Mount Pulaski High School, 206 S. Spring, Mount Pulaski
WHEN:
8 am-3 pm
Blood drive
SPONSOR:
Elkhart Christian Church
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
Central Illinois
Community Blood Center
blood drive.
To sign up for an appointment, call the CICBC Donor Center at
217-241-7550,
call
1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253),
ext. 158,
or sign up through
www.cicbc.org.
Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring a photo ID
WHERE:
Elkhart Christian Church, 113 S. Gillett, Elkhart
WHEN:
3-6 pm
Family Reading Night
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
Readers' Theater group will perform. Families can also play board
games.
(See information in "Library
notes." Info on "game
night.")
WHERE:
Library
WHEN:
6 pm
Friday, Nov. 16
Leaf pickup in Ward 4
SPONSOR:
City of Lincoln
WHO:
Ward 4 residents
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Ward 4
WHEN:
Beginning at 7 am
Diabetes support group
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
People with diabetes mellitus. Family members, friends and
caregivers also welcome.
DETAILS:
Free meeting. No registration required. For more information, call
Jennifer DiPasquale at 217-605-5535 or e-mail her at
diabetes@almh.org.
WHERE:
ALMH, Wombacher Room
WHEN:
11 am
Saturday, Nov. 17
3rd Saturday Community Meal
SPONSOR:
Logan County Love
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
Free meal. This meal is for everyone. Come eat and have fun meeting
new people.
WHERE:
St. John United Church of Christ
WHEN:
5-7 pm
Lincoln College dance recital
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Recital by Lincoln College dance students. Tickets available at LC
box office.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts on the
Lincoln College campus
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Sunday, Nov. 18
Lincoln College dance recital
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Recital by Lincoln College dance students. Tickets available at LC
box office.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts on the
Lincoln College campus
WHEN:
2 pm
Monday, Nov. 19
Leaf pickup in Ward 5
SPONSOR:
City of Lincoln
WHO:
Ward 5 residents
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Ward 5
WHEN:
Beginning at 7 am
Tuesday, Nov. 20
Grief Share
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO:
People struggling with pain of losing a loved one
DETAILS:
Grief Share is a support group for people who are struggling to deal
with the pain of losing a loved one. It involves prayer,
opportunities to share your grief journey with others who are
learning to cope, and a video curriculum of experts who share their
knowledge as well as their own experiences with grief. No cost to
attend. Fee for optional workbook. For more info, contact Greg
Wooten at Lincoln Church of the Nazarene, 732-8362, or call
Jefferson Street Christian Church, 732-9294.
WHERE:
Jefferson Street Christian Church, Room 208
WHEN:
6:30-8 pm
(13-week series on Tuesday evenings through November)
Wednesday, Nov. 21
Leaf pickup in Ward 1
SPONSOR:
City of Lincoln
WHO:
Ward 1 residents
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Ward 1
WHEN:
Beginning at 7 am
Sunday, Nov. 25
Christmas Nativity scenes display
SPONSOR:
Charity Guild of St. John United Church of Christ
WHO:
Public invited to attend
DETAILS:
Celebrate the real meaning of Christmas.
Light refreshments served.
WHERE:
St. John UCC Fellowship Hall, Seventh and Maple streets
WHEN:
1-4 pm
Monday, Nov. 26
Leaf pickup in Ward 2
SPONSOR:
City of Lincoln
WHO:
Ward 2 residents
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Ward 2
WHEN:
Beginning at 7 am
Tuesday, Nov. 27
Quarter auction
SPONSOR:
LifePointe Church of God
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
Bring your quarters and come have a lot of fun. Let's work on your
holiday shopping together. All proceeds will go to send packages to
our troops. Food and drinks available.
WHERE:
601 Pulaski St
WHEN:
Doors open to the public at 6 pm; event starts at 6:30
Grief Share
SPONSOR:
Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO:
People struggling with pain of losing a loved one
DETAILS:
Grief Share is a support group for people who are struggling to deal
with the pain of losing a loved one. It involves prayer,
opportunities to share your grief journey with others who are
learning to cope, and a video curriculum of experts who share their
knowledge as well as their own experiences with grief. No cost to
attend. Fee for optional workbook. For more info, contact Greg
Wooten at Lincoln Church of the Nazarene, 732-8362, or call
Jefferson Street Christian Church, 732-9294.
WHERE:
Jefferson Street Christian Church, Room 208
WHEN:
6:30-8 pm
(Final session in 13-week series)
Wednesday, Nov. 28
Leaf pickup in Ward 3
SPONSOR:
City of Lincoln
WHO:
Ward 3 residents
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Ward 3
WHEN:
Beginning at 7 am
Friday, Nov. 30
Leaf pickup in Ward 4
SPONSOR:
City of Lincoln
WHO:
Ward 4 residents
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Ward 4
WHEN:
Beginning at 7 am
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