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April 2013
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
Thursday, April 11
Bereavement support group
SPONSOR:
Memorial Home
Services Hospice
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
First meeting.
“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 are geared for adults and are planned for the
second Thursday of each month at the same time and place.
(See
article.)
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:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing
Arts
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Friday, April 12
Check presentation to Mount
Pulaski Courthouse Foundation
SPONSOR:
Mount Pulaski Grade
School
WHO:
Public invited
DETAILS:
The Mount Pulaski third-grade class will present a check to the
Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation. The gift is the result of the
students' "Courthouse Cash" campaign. The public is encouraged to
come cheer these young people for their selfless generosity.
WHERE:
Grade school gym, 119 N. Garden St., Mount Pulaski
WHEN:
7:55 am
Garage sale
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Woman's Club
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
230 N. McLean
WHEN:
8 am-5 pm
Diabetes support group
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. Note: This is a date
change from April 19 to April 12.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
ALMH, Wombacher Room, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN:
11 am-noon
Iota Chi Trivia Night
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College Iota Chi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
WHO:
Public, with registered teams competing
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Meyer-Evans Student Center
WHEN:
Snack bar opens at 6; trivia contest at 6:30 pm
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:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing
Arts
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Saturday, April 13
Open houses at Emden
businesses
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Downtown Emden businesses
WHEN:
8 am-noon
Garage sale
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Woman's Club
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
230 N. McLean
WHEN:
8 am-noon
Running with the Mustangs 5K and Family Fun Day
SPONSOR:
NH-M Community Supports Education
WHO:
Registered participants
DETAILS:
(See
article.) (Family Fun
Day publicity) (5K
publicity) (5K
registration)
WHERE:
NH-M Middle School, Middletown
WHEN:
8 am-1 pm activities; 5K at 8 am; Phyllis Blaum memorial at
10:30 am
Electronics recycling
SPONSOR:
Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
http://www.habitatlogan.org/Events.html
WHERE:
Habitat for Humanity warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
9 am-noon
Elkhart Wildflower Nature Walks
SPONSOR:
Elkhart
Historical Society
WHO:
Public, by reservation
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Elkhart Hill. Meet at Birdsong Books & Vintage
Shoppe, 111 Gov. Oglesby St., downtown Elkhart.
WHEN:
9 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm and 3 pm
Elkhart Vintage Market
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Downtown Elkhart
WHEN:
9 am-4 pm
Art exhibition and class
SPONSOR:
Dragonfly Art Studio & Gallery
WHO:
Public; class by registration
DETAILS:
Free exhibit. Class: Painting the Jack-in-the-Pulpit, acrylic on
canvas
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Dragonfly Art Studio & Gallery, 102 Gov. Oglesby
St., downtown Elkhart
WHEN:
Exhibition and open house, 10 am-4 pm; class, 10 am-3 pm
Meeting of Logan County
Democrats
SPONSOR:
Logan County Democrats
WHO:
Logan County Democrats
DETAILS:
(See
announcement.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library, Pegram Room
WHEN:
10 am
Aeolian String Duo recital
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Birdsong Books & Vintage Shoppe, 111 Gov. Oglesby
St., downtown Elkhart
WHEN:
4:15 pm
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:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing
Arts
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Sunday, April 14
Lincoln Youth Football fundraiser breakfast
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Youth
Football
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
All-you-can-eat buffet-style breakfast. Proceeds will go to support
Lincoln Youth Football activities for the coming season.
WHERE:
Maple Club, 1548 Route 121
WHEN:
8 am-noon
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
Elkhart Vintage Market
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Downtown Elkhart
WHEN:
9 am-4 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
Talk by author Holly Labisky
SPONSOR:
Elkhart's "Celebrate Spring!"
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Speaker: Holly Labisky, of Champaign, author of "Cemeterying With
Hope." Free. Space limited.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
St. John the Baptist Chapel, Elkhart Cemetery
WHEN:
1:30-2:30 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:
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:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing
Arts
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.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Steinfort A 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)
Breast cancer support group meeting
SPONSOR:
Logan County Breast Cancer Support
WHO:
Any cancer survivor and those who love them.
DETAILS:
Monthly dinner meeting
WHERE:
Hibachi Grill, Lincoln
WHEN:
6-7:30 pm
Lincoln Junior High School play
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Junior High School
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
An adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women"
WHERE:
LJHS gym
WHEN:
Doors will open at 6:30 pm; performance begins at 7 pm
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
Lincoln Junior High School play
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Junior High School
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
An adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women"
WHERE:
LJHS gym
WHEN:
Doors will open at 6:30 pm; performance begins at 7 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
Saturday, April 20
Container Herb Gardening class
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Park District
WHO:
Public, by registration
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Craft room at the park district administration building, 1400 Primm
Road
WHEN:
8 am
Elkhart Wildflower Nature Walks
SPONSOR:
Elkhart
Historical Society
WHO:
Public, by reservation
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Elkhart Hill. Meet at Birdsong Books & Vintage
Shoppe, 111 Gov. Oglesby St., downtown Elkhart.
WHEN:
9 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm and 3 pm
Elkhart Artisan Craft Fair
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Downtown Elkhart
WHEN:
10 am-4 pm
Art exhibition and class
SPONSOR:
Dragonfly Art Studio & Gallery
WHO:
Public; class by registration
DETAILS:
Free exhibit. Class: Painting the Purple Coneflower, watercolor
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Dragonfly Art Studio & Gallery, 102 Gov. Oglesby
St., downtown Elkhart
WHEN:
Exhibition and open house, 10 am-4 pm; class, 1-4 pm
Project Sunshine
SPONSOR:
Woven Together
WHO:
Community
DETAILS:
Help breathe new life into the visitation rooms at the Lincoln CYFS,
formerly Catholic Charities, by installing carpet, painting,
replacing dated furniture, and updating the toys and books. Sign up
for a work crew or make a donation. Call 217-445-2018 or go to
www.woventogetherlogancounty.org for more information.
WHERE:
Center for Youth and Family Solutions, 2100 W.
Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN:
10 am-4 pm
(Continues in the evenings April 22-25)
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
Mostaccioli lunch
SPONSOR:
Logan County Relay For Life Bosom Buddies team
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Carryout lunch raises funds for Logan County Relay For Life.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Jefferson Street Christian Church, 1700 N. Jefferson St.
WHEN:
11 am-1 pm
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
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing
Arts
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Sunday, April 21
Elkhart Artisan Craft Fair
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Downtown Elkhart
WHEN:
10 am-4 pm
Talk by Bob McCue on A.H. Bogardus
SPONSOR:
Elkhart's "Celebrate Spring!"
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Speaker: Bob McCue on "The Life of Captain A.H. Bogardus." Free.
Space limited.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Near the Bogardus gravesite, Elkhart Cemetery
WHEN:
1:30-2:30 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
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing
Arts
WHEN:
2 pm
Monday, April 22
Project Sunshine
SPONSOR:
Woven Together
WHO:
Community
DETAILS:
Help breathe new life into the visitation rooms at the Lincoln CYFS,
formerly Catholic Charities, by installing carpet, painting,
replacing dated furniture, and updating the toys and books. Sign up
for a work crew or make a donation. Call 217-445-2018 or go to
www.woventogetherlogancounty.org for more information.
WHERE:
Center for Youth and Family Solutions, 2100 W.
Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN:
5-9 pm
(Continues in the evenings through Thursday)
Tuesday, April 23
Workforce Readiness Expo
SPONSOR:
Lincoln/Logan County
Chamber of Commerce
WHO:
By registration
DETAILS:
http://www.lincolnillinois.com/Documents/WRE_Registration_Form.pdf
WHERE:
Jefferson Street Christian Church, 1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN:
8 am-1:30 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
Project Sunshine
SPONSOR:
Woven Together
WHO:
Community
DETAILS:
Help breathe new life into the visitation rooms at the Lincoln CYFS,
formerly Catholic Charities, by installing carpet, painting,
replacing dated furniture, and updating the toys and books. Sign up
for a work crew or make a donation. Call 217-445-2018 or go to
www.woventogetherlogancounty.org for more information.
WHERE:
Center for Youth and Family Solutions, 2100 W.
Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN:
5-9 pm
(Continues in the evenings through Thursday)
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
Project Sunshine
SPONSOR:
Woven Together
WHO:
Community
DETAILS:
Help breathe new life into the visitation rooms at the Lincoln CYFS,
formerly Catholic Charities, by installing carpet, painting,
replacing dated furniture, and updating the toys and books. Sign up
for a work crew or make a donation. Call 217-445-2018 or go to
www.woventogetherlogancounty.org for more information.
WHERE:
Center for Youth and Family Solutions, 2100 W.
Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN:
5-9 pm
(Continues in the evenings through Thursday)
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
Office Professionals Luncheon
SPONSOR:
Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO:
Office professionals, by reservation
DETAILS:
http://www.lincolnillinois.com/Events_OfficeProfessionalsLuncheon.aspx
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit St.
WHEN:
11:30 am-1:30 pm
Project Sunshine
SPONSOR:
Woven Together
WHO:
Community
DETAILS:
Help breathe new life into the visitation rooms at the Lincoln CYFS,
formerly Catholic Charities, by installing carpet, painting,
replacing dated furniture, and updating the toys and books. Sign up
for a work crew or make a donation. Call 217-445-2018 or go to
www.woventogetherlogancounty.org for more information.
WHERE:
Center for Youth and Family Solutions, 2100 W.
Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN:
5-9 pm
Meeting on St. Jude Lincoln to Peoria Run
SPONSOR:
St.
Jude Lincoln to Peoria Run
WHO:
Team members and nonmembers
DETAILS:
Supply
and informational meeting. Anyone is welcome to attend for
information, running or if you just want to help a good cause. The
team looks forward to welcoming new runners.
WHERE:
Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN:
6 pm
Friday, April 26
Jazz concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Lincoln College annual spring jazz concert. Ticket admission.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing
Arts
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Saturday, April 27
Elkhart Artisan Craft Fair
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Downtown Elkhart
WHEN:
10 am-4 pm
Art exhibition and class
SPONSOR:
Dragonfly Art Studio & Gallery
WHO:
Public; class by registration
DETAILS:
Free exhibit. Class: Painting the Blue Flag Iris, on glass for a
stained-glass look
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Dragonfly Art Studio & Gallery, 102 Gov. Oglesby
St., downtown Elkhart
WHEN:
Exhibition and open house, 10 am-4 pm; class, 10 am-noon
Benefit for "Punk" O'Donoghue
SPONSOR:
Family and friends
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth ST.
WHEN:
1 pm-?
Retirement party for Darlene Wick
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Friendship Manor dining room, 925 Primm Road
WHEN:
2-4 pm
Concert by Lincoln College Chorale and Chamber Singers
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Tickets at the box office the evening of the concert.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing
Arts
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Sunday, April 28
Elkhart Artisan Craft Fair
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Downtown Elkhart
WHEN:
10 am-4 pm
Talk by author Holly Labisky
SPONSOR:
Elkhart's "Celebrate Spring!"
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Speaker: Holly Labisky, of Champaign, author of "Cemeterying With
Hope." Free. Space limited.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
St. John the Baptist Chapel, Elkhart Cemetery
WHEN:
1:30-2:30 pm
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