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August 2013

Monday, Aug. 19

Program on Underground Railroad
SPONSOR: Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society
DETAILS: Lynn Spellman, retired Lincoln College instructor, will present a program on the Underground Railroad in Stark County, where she spent her childhood. Ms. Spellman's research and findings will include details from a journal written by a 19th-century pastor of her family's church who helped runaway slaves to safety.
WHERE: 114 N. Chicago, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Tuesday, Aug. 20

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

Monthly dinner meeting, remembering Vivian McGinnis
SPONSOR: Logan County Breast Cancer Support
WHO: All cancer survivors and those who love them
DETAILS: Due to the lack of other cancer support groups in Logan County, the group has opened its meetings to include those who have experienced any type of cancer, whether personally or by caring for a loved one. This month the group especially honors Vivian McGinnis, who went on to that cancerless realm on Aug. 7. (Obituary)
WHERE: Bonanza in Lincoln, party room
WHEN: 6-7:30 pm

Wednesday, Aug. 21

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

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 Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesdays 3-6 pm, Saturdays 7 am-noon, through Oct. 26
http://www.lincolnfarmersmarket.org/
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Thursday, Aug. 22

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: For more information or to make an appointment, call the Central Illinois Community Blood Center at call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 5158, or sign up through www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor or photo ID.
WHERE: ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 11 am-4 pm

Mount Pulaski Rotary lunch
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Rotary Club
WHO: Approved, dues-paying members
DETAILS: Weekly lunch
(More information)
WHERE: Buff's Restaurant on the Mount Pulaski square
WHEN: Noon-1 pm

Running group
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Running Club
WHO: Runners
DETAILS: The group meets in the front parking lot at the Rec Center on Thursday evenings. All ages, paces and ability levels are welcome. More information available at runninglincoln.webs.com.
WHERE: Meet at Anytime Fitness
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Community Action board meeting
SPONSOR: Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 1800 Fifth St.
WHEN: 7 pm

Friday, Aug. 23

Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce with business sponsors
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Mobile app for festival: https://lincolnart.quickmobile.com/home/index
Website: http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln and Logan County Airport
WHEN: See links above for details.

Saturday, Aug. 24

Elkhart Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: West side of Horsefeathers, Elkhart
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Used book sale
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library
WHEN: 9 am-5 pm
(Continued Sunday)

Art fair luncheon
SPONSOR: Lincoln Woman's Club
WHO: Public
WHERE: 230 N. McLean
WHEN: 11 am-3 pm
(Also available Sunday)

Sunday, Aug. 25

Running group
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Running Club
WHO: Runners
DETAILS: The group meets at Postville Park on Sunday mornings. All ages, paces and ability levels are welcome. More information available at runninglincoln.webs.com.
WHERE: Meet at Postville Park, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 am

Up Up & Away 5K
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Registered participants
DETAILS: (See information in park district article.) (See publicity.) (Registration form)
WHERE: Starts at Lincoln Park District, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 9 am

Used book sale
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library
WHEN: 10 am-2 pm
(Continued from Saturday)

Art fair luncheon
SPONSOR: Lincoln Woman's Club
WHO: Public
WHERE: 230 N. McLean
WHEN: 11 am-2 pm

Monday, Aug. 26

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Kiwanis Club of Lincoln
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: For more information or to make an appointment, call Alexis toll-free at the Central Illinois Community Blood Center, 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 or photo ID.
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

Tuesday, Aug. 27

Wednesday, Aug. 28

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Square Talk
SPONSOR: Main Street Lincoln and Jacy Group
WHO: Business owners
DETAILS: Topic: "Crucial Confrontations" -- Tools for resolving broken promises, violated expectations and bad behavior
(See article.) (See latest article.)
WHERE: Main Street Lincoln office, 101½ S. Kickapoo St., Suite 13
WHEN: 11:30 am-1 pm

Thursday, Aug. 29

Friday-Monday, Aug. 30-Sept. 2

Delavan Fall Festival
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.delavanfallfestival.com/
(See article.) (See another article.)
WHERE: Lake Park, 501 E First St., Delavan
WHEN: (See schedule.)

Friday, Aug. 30

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

Saturday, Aug. 31

Elkhart Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: West side of Horsefeathers, Elkhart
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Dog wash
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHERE: AutoZone, 1206 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 10 am-1 pm

LCHS Class of 1983 reunion
WHO: Lincoln Community High School Class of 1983
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Elks Country Club
WHEN: 5 pm

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