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April 2013
Through April 8
Summer baseball and softball sign-up
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Park District
WHO:
Kids 5-14
DETAILS:
Baseball |
Softball
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
1400 Primm Road
Through April 27
Prom dress drive
SPONSORS:
Logan County Love, New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe,
DonateMyDress.org
WHO:
Community
DETAILS:
Donate your gently used prom dress.
WHERE:
Drop off at New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe, 201 S.
Sangamon
Monday, April 1
Blood drive
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Woman's Club
WHO:
Open
to the public
DETAILS:
Central Illinois
Community Blood Center blood drive.
For
more information or to sign up, call
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.
Bring
donor ID or a photo ID.
WHERE:
Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
Noon-6 pm
Habitat night at Culver's
SPONSOR:
Habitat for Humanity of Logan
County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Habitat receives 10 percent of the food sales at Culver's from 5 to
8 pm.
WHERE:
Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
5-8 pm
Relay For Life meeting
SPONSOR:
American Cancer Society's Logan County Relay For Life
WHO:
Relay For Life committee and team captains
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean
WHEN:
Committee at 6:30 pm, committee chairs and team captains at
7:30 pm
Meeting with candidates in Atlanta
SPONSOR:
Atlanta Public Library Civic Connections program
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Meeting with township candidates in Atlanta.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
North Greens Golf Course, Atlanta
WHEN:
7-8 pm
Tuesday, April 2
Blood pressure screenings
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Free
blood pressure screenings are available every Tuesday.
WHERE:
Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN:
9 am-noon
Wednesday, April 3
Breastfeeding support group
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
New mothers
DETAILS:
Weekly
breastfeeding support group. Participants will weigh their babies
and have an opportunity to share stories and ask questions of a
certified lactation consultant. Bring your lunch.
http://www.almh.org/About-ALMH/News/NewsDetail.aspx?id=306
WHERE:
Steinfort B at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN:
Noon-1:30 pm
Mount Pulaski public meeting to discuss post office
SPONSOR:
U.S. Postal Service
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
114 S. Lafayette St., Family Life Center of
Christian Church, across from the post office in Mount Pulaski
WHEN:
1 pm
Friday, April 5
Behind the Scenes program with Mikhail "Misha" Istomin
SPONSOR:
Atlanta Public Library
program sponsored by
Atlanta National Bank and the city of Atlanta
WHO:
Public. Ticket admission.
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
North Greens Golf Course Community Room, Atlanta
WHEN:
Reception at 6:30 pm; presentation at 7 pm
Saturday, April 6
Ham and bean dinner
SPONSOR:
Lincoln First United
Methodist Church
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Ham and beans, cornbread, dessert, beverage. All you can eat. All
proceeds go to the Volunteers in Mission program of Lincoln First
United
Methodist Church. Bake sale sponsored by Young United
Methodist Men.
WHERE:
First United Methodist Church, Zollars Hall, 302
Broadway
WHEN:
11 am-1 pm
Animal rescue fundraiser in memory of Ray Fulk
SPONSOR:
Logan County
Animal Rescue
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Celebrate the eccentric life of Ray Fulk and meet two Hollywood
celebrities he felt a connection with: Kevin Brophy, who starred in
the television series “Lucan,” and Peter Barton, who starred in the
series “The Powers of Matthew Star.” Silent auction. Donations
accepted at the door, with all proceeds going to Logan County Animal
Rescue.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Elks Lodge
WHEN:
6 pm-?
Sunday, April 7
Bowling party
SPONSOR:
Healthy Communities Partnership
WHO:
Families
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Logan Lanes
WHEN:
Noon-3 pm
Annual meeting of
Hartem FFA alumni
SPONSOR:
Hartsburg-Emden FFA Alumni
WHO:
Hartsburg-Emden FFA Alumni members
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Hartsburg American Legion
WHEN:
6 pm
Monday, April 8
Landscape waste pickup in Mount Pulaski
SPONSOR:
City of Mount Pulaski
WHO:
Mount Pulaski residents
DETAILS:
(See
article.) (See city notice.)
WHERE:
Mount Pulaski
WHEN:
7 am
Tuesday,
April 9
General election
WHO:
Registered voters
WHERE:
Logan
County polling places
WHEN:
6 am-7 pm
Blood pressure screenings
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Free
blood pressure screenings are available every Tuesday.
WHERE:
Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN:
9 am-noon
Wednesday, April 10
Quarterly meeting of DeWitt-Logan retired teachers
SPONSOR:
DeWitt-Logan unit of Illinois Retired Teachers Association
WHO:
Members
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Ted's Garage Restaurant, Clinton
WHEN:
10:30 am
Breastfeeding support group
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
New mothers
DETAILS:
Weekly
breastfeeding support group. Participants will weigh their babies
and have an opportunity to share stories and ask questions of a
certified lactation consultant. Bring your lunch.
http://www.almh.org/About-ALMH/News/NewsDetail.aspx?id=306
WHERE:
Steinfort B at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN:
Noon-1:30 pm
"Woyzeck"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College Theater
Department
WHO:
Because of language and subject matter, viewer discretion is
advised.
DETAILS:
Spring theater production by Lincoln College theater majors.
Reservations advised because it is being presented in the smaller
space of the Hostick Theater. For reservations, call 217-732-3155,
ext. 280.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Johnston Center on the Lincoln College campus
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Thursday, April 11
Bereavement support group
SPONSOR:
Memorial Home
Services Hospice
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Meetings are geared for adults. “Our support group will provide an
opportunity for people to be able to mutually share and support each
other,” said Bitsy Knepler, bereavement coordinator for Memorial
Home Services Hospice. “Those who have suffered a loss can discuss
their feelings, gain support from others in a similar situation and
know that they are not alone.” Meetings will be the second Thursday
of each month at the same time and place.
WHERE:
Steinfort Meeting Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive in Lincoln
WHEN:
5 pm
"Woyzeck"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College Theater
Department
WHO:
Because of language and subject matter, viewer discretion is
advised.
DETAILS:
Spring theater production by Lincoln College theater majors.
Reservations advised because it is being presented in the smaller
space of the Hostick Theater. For reservations, call 217-732-3155,
ext. 280.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Johnston Center on the Lincoln College campus
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Friday, April 12
Open Arms Christian Fellowship anniversary celebration
SPONSOR:
Open Arms
Christian Fellowship
DETAILS:
Friday-Sunday celebration
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
311 Broadway
WHEN:
6:30 pm
"Woyzeck"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College Theater
Department
WHO:
Because of language and subject matter, viewer discretion is
advised.
DETAILS:
Spring theater production by Lincoln College theater majors.
Reservations advised because it is being presented in the smaller
space of the Hostick Theater. For reservations, call 217-732-3155,
ext. 280.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Johnston Center on the Lincoln College campus
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Saturday, April 13
Running with the Mustangs 5K
WHO:
Registered participants
DETAILS:
(Registration)
WHERE:
NH-M Middle School, Middletown
WHEN:
8 am
Electronics recycling
SPONSOR:
Habitat for
Humanity of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
http://www.habitatlogan.org/Events.html
WHERE:
Habitat for Humanity warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
9 am-noon
Open Arms Christian Fellowship anniversary celebration
SPONSOR:
Open Arms
Christian Fellowship
DETAILS:
Friday-Sunday celebration
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
311 Broadway
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Spring concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Chorale and orchestra concert. Free.
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School auditorium, 1000
Primm Road
WHEN:
7 pm
"Woyzeck"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College Theater
Department
WHO:
Because of language and subject matter, viewer discretion is
advised.
DETAILS:
Spring theater production by Lincoln College theater majors.
Reservations advised because it is being presented in the smaller
space of the Hostick Theater. For reservations, call 217-732-3155,
ext. 280.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Johnston Center on the Lincoln College campus
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Sunday, April 14
Open Arms Christian Fellowship anniversary celebration
SPONSOR:
Open Arms
Christian Fellowship
DETAILS:
Friday-Sunday celebration
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
311 Broadway
WHEN:
9 am, 11 am, 6:30 pm
Spring barbecue
SPONSOR:
Boy Scout Troop 102
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit St.
WHEN:
10:30 am-2:30 pm
Prenatal class
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
Expectant families
DETAILS:
Free class. To register, call 217-732-2161, ext. 55231.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Steinfort A at ALMH
WHEN:
1-4 pm
Spring concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Chorale and orchestra concert. Free.
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School auditorium, 1000
Primm Road
WHEN:
2 pm
"Woyzeck"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College Theater
Department
WHO:
Because of language and subject matter, viewer discretion is
advised.
DETAILS:
Spring theater production by Lincoln College theater majors.
Reservations advised because it is being presented in the smaller
space of the Hostick Theater. For reservations, call 217-732-3155,
ext. 280.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Johnston Center on the Lincoln College campus
WHEN:
2 pm
Tuesday, April 16
National Healthcare Decisions Day
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
Anyone
18 and over
DETAILS:
The
ALMH Care Management team will be on hand for free consultation and
assistance to complete or update advance directives, including the
durable power of attorney for health care and living wills. Make
your wishes known now and protect your family from making difficult
decisions for you.
WHERE:
Steinfort A/B
at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN:
7-11 am and 1-4 pm
Blood pressure screenings
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Free
blood pressure screenings are available every Tuesday.
WHERE:
Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN:
9 am-noon
Water main flushing in Mount Pulaski
SPONSOR:
City of Mount Pulaski
WHO:
Mount Pulaski residents
DETAILS:
(See
article.) (See
city notice.)
WHERE:
Mount Pulaski
WHEN:
10 pm-4 am
(First of two nights)
This Golden Age Tech Talk program
SPONSOR:
Atlanta Public Library
series
sponsored by Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home
WHO:
Public. Topics of particular interest to people over 50.
DETAILS:
Topic: "Simple Social Networking"
(See
article.) (See
info on library website.)
WHERE:
Atlanta Public Library, 100 Race St., Atlanta
WHEN:
6:30-8 pm
Wednesday, April 17
Breastfeeding support group
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
New mothers
DETAILS:
Weekly
breastfeeding support group. Participants will weigh their babies
and have an opportunity to share stories and ask questions of a
certified lactation consultant. Bring your lunch.
http://www.almh.org/About-ALMH/News/NewsDetail.aspx?id=306
WHERE:
Steinfort B at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN:
Noon-1:30 pm
Water main flushing in Mount Pulaski
SPONSOR:
City of Mount Pulaski
WHO:
Mount Pulaski residents
DETAILS:
(See
article.) (See
city notice.)
WHERE:
Mount Pulaski
WHEN:
10 pm-4 am
(Second night)
Friday, April 19
American Red Cross Illinois
Capital Area Chapter Heroes Breakfast
SPONSOR:
Bank of Springfield
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Eighth annual
American Red Cross Illinois Capital Area Chapter Heroes
Breakfast fundraiser. All proceeds from this special event, which
honors a group of of central Illinois residents who have done
extraordinary things, benefit American Red Cross Local Disaster
Relief. Buy your advance tickets by visiting:
http://american.redcross.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=103162.
WHERE:
Crowne Plaza, Springfield, 3000 S. Dirksen,
Springfield
WHEN:
8-10 am
Diabetes-related health session
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
April topic: Diabetes medications.
ALMH
dietitian Jennifer DiPasquale, RD, LD, leads the session, providing
nutrition education and diabetes-related general health information.
This is open to all ages with all types of diabetes and their
support teams. For more information, email Jennifer DiPasquale at
diabetes@almh.org.or
call
217-605-5535.
(See
article.)
WHEN:
11 am-noon
Saturday, April 20
Spring for Tea
SPONSOR:
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
DETAILS:
10th anniversary event. Tickets sold in advance, beginning Feb. 1 in
the Lincoln Christian Church office. Visit the office, 204 N.
McLean, or call Vera Thomas at 732-7618.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center
WHEN:
Doors open at 10:45 am; tea served at 11:30 am
Dinner for honored alumni of District 27
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Elementary School District 27
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
American Legion
3rd Saturday Community Meal
SPONSOR:
Logan County Love
WHO:
Open
to the public
DETAILS:
Free
meal provided to the public. Everyone welcome. Bring a friend or
come alone and enjoy good company among your neighbors and friends.
WHERE:
St.
John United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh St.
WHEN:
5-6:30 pm
Lincoln College spring dance concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College Fine Arts
Department
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Annual Lincoln College spring semester dance concert with Dance
Force and jazz class dancers
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Sunday, April 21
Lincoln College spring dance concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College Fine Arts
Department
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Annual Lincoln College spring semester dance concert with Dance
Force and jazz class dancers
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center
WHEN:
2 pm
Tuesday, April 23
Blood pressure screenings
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Free
blood pressure screenings are available every Tuesday.
WHERE:
Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN:
9 am-noon
Wednesday, April 24
Christian Women's Conference
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian University
WHO:
Christian women
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Earl C Hargrove Chapel Auditorium, Lincoln Christian University, 100
Campus View Drive
WHEN:
Registration at 8 am; conference 9 am-4 pm
Breastfeeding support group
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
New mothers
DETAILS:
Weekly
breastfeeding support group. Participants will weigh their babies
and have an opportunity to share stories and ask questions of a
certified lactation consultant. Bring your lunch.
http://www.almh.org/About-ALMH/News/NewsDetail.aspx?id=306
WHERE:
Steinfort B at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN:
Noon-1:30 pm
Thursday, April 25
Blood drive
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
Open
to the public
DETAILS:
Central Illinois
Community Blood Center blood drive.
For
more information or to sign up, call
1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253),
ext. 5158,
or sign up through
www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome.
Bring
donor ID or a photo ID.
WHERE:
ALMH,
200 Stahlhut Drive. Registration will be in the Wombacher Room.
WHEN:
11 am-4 pm
Friday, April 26
Jazz concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Lincoln College annual spring jazz concert. Ticket admission.
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln
College
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Saturday, April 27
Concert by Lincoln College Chorale and Chamber Singers
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Tickets at the box office the evening of the concert.
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing
Arts
WHEN:
7:30 pm
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