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September 2012
 Monday, Sept. 17
Blood drive
SPONSOR:
Central Illinois
Community Blood Center
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
For your convenience, call toll-free 1-866-GIVE-BLD
(1-866-448-3253), ext. 158, to sign up, or schedule an appointment
online at www.cicbc.org.
Walk-ins are also welcome.
WHERE:
Farmers Bank, 130 S. Washington, Mount Pulaski
WHEN:
9 am-noon
Bell ringing
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Woman's Club
WHO:
Lincoln Woman's Club members
DETAILS:
Members will ring bells for 200 seconds in observance of the
completion of the U.S. Constitution.
WHERE:
Steps of Woman's Club Building, 230 N. McLean St.
WHEN:
3 pm
Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
Mondays, Sept. 17-Oct. 29. Registration necessary for accurate
planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to
register.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30 pm
Meeting program on 1800s frontiersmen
SPONSOR:
Logan County
Genealogical & Historical Society
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
114 N. Chicago
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Pale Riders Dance Club
SPONSOR:
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756
WHO:
Public welcome
DETAILS:
Everyone is welcome to come on out and enjoy an evening of dancing.
There is a small fee every six weeks.
WHERE:
Freedom Hall Event Center, 915 Fifth St.
WHEN:
7-9 pm
Tuesday, Sept. 18
Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary
for accurate planning. Space is limited in each class. Call 732-5732
or stop by the youth services desk to register.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 3 and 4
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary
for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services
desk.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 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)
Public meeting on downtown redevelopment, revitalization
WHO:
Residents
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
110 N. Kickapoo St. (former Integrity Data building), downtown
Lincoln
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Special meeting at Masonic Lodge
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Masonic Lodge 210
WHO:
All area Masons invited
DETAILS:
(See
announcement.)
WHERE:
2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Wednesday, Sept. 19
Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary
for accurate planning. Space is limited in each class. Call 732-5732
or stop by the youth services desk to register.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 3 and 4
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary
for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services
desk.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Butterflies kids' sale
SPONSOR:
Woven
Together
WHO:
Bargain hunters, those who care about justice, parents and
grandparents
DETAILS:
A consignment sale is an event where you can bring your children's
outgrown or unused items and make money from selling them. We are
accepting the following: fall and winter clothing: boys' sizes
Infant through 20, girls' sizes Infant through junior, maternity,
seasonal shoes, Halloween costumes; sports equipment; clean
equipment -- beds, strollers, high chairs, furniture, etc.; toys
with all working pieces; books; media: videos, games, CDs, DVDs
Visit website for more information about the Consignor Presale, VIP
tagging and how you can help the life of an orphan. http://butterfliesconsignment.blogspot.com/
WHERE:
1100 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
10 am-6 pm
(Continues through end of week, with Saturday hours 8 am-1 pm)
Tea and program
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Woman's Club
WHO:
Lincoln Woman's Club members
DETAILS:
Program by Steve Sauer, Liftoff coordinator
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Woman's Club Building, 230 N. McLean St.
WHEN:
1 pm
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:
3-6 pm
Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
Farmers' Market
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, plants, baked goods and crafts
WHERE:
Latham Park
WHEN:
3:30-6 pm
Thursday, Sept. 20
Butterflies kids' sale
SPONSOR:
Woven
Together
WHO:
Bargain hunters, those who care about justice, parents and
grandparents
DETAILS:
A consignment sale is an event where you can bring your children's
outgrown or unused items and make money from selling them. We are
accepting the following: fall and winter clothing: boys' sizes
Infant through 20, girls' sizes Infant through junior, maternity,
seasonal shoes, Halloween costumes; sports equipment; clean
equipment -- beds, strollers, high chairs, furniture, etc.; toys
with all working pieces; books; media: videos, games, CDs, DVDs
Visit website for more information about the Consignor Presale, VIP
tagging and how you can help the life of an orphan. http://butterfliesconsignment.blogspot.com/
WHERE:
1100 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
10 am-6 pm
(Continues through end of week, with Saturday hours 8 am-1 pm)
Blood drive
SPONSOR:
Central Illinois
Community Blood Center
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
For your convenience, call toll-free 1-866-GIVE-BLD
(1-866-448-3253), ext. 158, to sign up, or schedule an appointment
online at www.cicbc.org.
Walk-ins are also welcome.
WHERE:
Elkhart Christian Church, 113 S. Gillett, Elkhart
WHEN:
3-6 pm
Art and craft classes
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS:
Register starting Monday the week of each class.
Classes continue on Thursdays through Oct. 25.
Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30 pm
Friday, Sept. 21
Butterflies kids' sale
SPONSOR:
Woven
Together
WHO:
Bargain hunters, those who care about justice, parents and
grandparents
DETAILS:
A consignment sale is an event where you can bring your children's
outgrown or unused items and make money from selling them. We are
accepting the following: fall and winter clothing: boys' sizes
Infant through 20, girls' sizes Infant through junior, maternity,
seasonal shoes, Halloween costumes; sports equipment; clean
equipment -- beds, strollers, high chairs, furniture, etc.; toys
with all working pieces; books; media: videos, games, CDs, DVDs
Visit website for more information about the Consignor Presale, VIP
tagging and how you can help the life of an orphan. http://butterfliesconsignment.blogspot.com/
WHERE:
1100 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
10 am-6 pm
(Continues through end of week, with Saturday hours 8 am-1 pm)
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
Night golf outing fundraiser
SPONSOR:
Lincoln & Logan County
Development Partnership
WHO:
Registered participants
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
North Greens Golf Course, Atlanta
WHEN:
7 pm shotgun start
Saturday, Sept. 22
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
Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
Farmers' Market
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, plants, baked goods and crafts
WHERE:
Latham Park
WHEN:
8 am-noon
Butterflies kids' sale
SPONSOR:
Woven
Together
WHO:
Bargain hunters, those who care about justice, parents and
grandparents
DETAILS:
A consignment sale is an event where you can bring your children's
outgrown or unused items and make money from selling them. We are
accepting the following: fall and winter clothing: boys' sizes
Infant through 20, girls' sizes Infant through junior, maternity,
seasonal shoes, Halloween costumes; sports equipment; clean
equipment -- beds, strollers, high chairs, furniture, etc.; toys
with all working pieces; books; media: videos, games, CDs, DVDs
Visit website for more information about the Consignor Presale, VIP
tagging and how you can help the life of an orphan. http://butterfliesconsignment.blogspot.com/
WHERE:
1100 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
8 am-1 pm
(Continued from Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
Dog wash
SPONSOR:
Humane Society of Logan County
DETAILS:
Last dog wash of the season.
(See information in
Close Up.)
WHERE:
Graue Inc., 1905 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
10 am-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, Sept. 23
Dance Club
SPONSOR:
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756
WHO:
Dance Club and public welcome
DETAILS:
Music by Judy Kaye and friends. Fee reduced for members.
WHERE:
Freedom Hall Event Center, 915 Fifth St.
WHEN:
6:30-9:30 pm
Monday, Sept. 24
Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 5-7 years old
DETAILS:
Mondays, Sept. 17-Oct. 29. Registration necessary for accurate
planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services desk to
register.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30 pm
Pale Riders Dance Club
SPONSOR:
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756
WHO:
Public welcome
DETAILS:
Everyone is welcome to come on out and enjoy an evening of dancing.
There is a small fee every six weeks.
WHERE:
Freedom Hall Event Center, 915 Fifth St.
WHEN:
7-9 pm
Tuesday, Sept. 25
Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary
for accurate planning. Space is limited in each class. Call 732-5732
or stop by the youth services desk to register.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 3 and 4
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary
for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services
desk.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Operation Santa collection
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Woman's Club
WHO:
Community
DETAILS:
Club members will accept donations for military personnel serving
far from home.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Woman's Club Building, 230 N. McLean St.
WHEN:
10 am-2 pm
Lunch and Learn
SPONSOR:
Area Agency on Aging for
Lincolnland
WHO:
Informal caregivers of older adults; grandparents and other
relatives raising children.
DETAILS:
Presentation: Minimizing the Risk of Falls in the Home by
Implementing Simple Changes"
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Oasis Senior Center, 501 Pulaski St.
WHEN:
Noon
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, Sept. 26
Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary
for accurate planning. Space is limited in each class. Call 732-5732
or stop by the youth services desk to register.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 3 and 4
DETAILS:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Registration necessary
for accurate planning. Call 732-5732 or stop by the youth services
desk.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
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:
3-6 pm
Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
Farmers' Market
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, plants, baked goods and crafts
WHERE:
Latham Park
WHEN:
3:30-6 pm
Thursday, Sept. 27
Art and craft classes
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS:
Register starting Monday the week of each class.
Classes continue on Thursdays through Oct. 25.
Registration necessary for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30 pm
Saturday, Sept. 29
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
Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
Farmers' Market
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, plants, baked goods and crafts
WHERE:
Latham Park
WHEN:
8 am-noon
Marine Corps League Roadside Cafe
SPONSOR:
Marine Corps League
WHO:
Public welcome
DETAILS:
Pork chop sandwiches, chips and soda
WHERE:
915 Fifth St.
WHEN:
10 am-2 pm
Together for Lincoln community service day
SPONSOR:
Together for Lincoln
WHO:
Volunteers
DETAILS:
http://www.togetherforlincoln.com/GetInvolved.aspx
(See
article.)
(Volunteers
needed)
Art show featuring sculptor Jason Hoffman
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Art Institute
and Think Tank
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Display of Jason Hoffman's "Healing" series
(See
article.)
WHERE:
112 S. McLean
WHEN:
Evening
Sunday, Sept. 30
Together for Lincoln worship service
SPONSOR:
Together for Lincoln
DETAILS:
(See
latest
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian University's Hargrove Chapel
WHEN:
7 pm
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