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December 2013

Monday, Dec. 2

Lincoln Ward 4 leaf pickup
SPONSOR: City of Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Ward 4
WHEN: Bags of leaves to be at the curb by 7 am

Mount Pulaski landscape waste pickup
SPONSOR: City of Mount Pulaski
WHO: Mount Pulaski residents
DETAILS: (See article.) (See city notice.)
WHERE: Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 7 am

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Lincoln United Methodist Church
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. For more information or to make an appointment, 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

Health Concerns class
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Dr. Dan Fresmeier's class on the first Monday night of the month. His topic for December is to discuss the book "The Grain Brain" and pathways to Alzheimer's.
WHERE: Faith Lutheran Church, 2320 N. Kickapoo.
WHEN: 6 pm

Tuesday, Dec. 3

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

Light Up A Life ceremony
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 5:30 pm

Wednesday, Dec. 4

Breastfeeding support group
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New mothers
DETAILS: Breastfeeding support group meets weekly. Participants 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, Dec. 5

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

Lincoln Christmas Parade
SPONSOR: City of Lincoln and Main Street Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.mainstreetlincoln.com/#!2013-christmas-parade/c235l
WHERE: Traditional route from Wyatt Avenue through downtown Lincoln.
WHEN: Parade lineup at 4 pm. Start at 5:30 pm.

Christmas in the Chapel
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Public. Ticket admission.
DETAILS: Ticket requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis in the order received. Tickets are at the door when available. Tickets cannot be reserved by phone. For information: Gayla Sowers, 217-220-2253; Christmas@lincolnchristian.edu.
WHERE: 100 Campus View Drive
WHEN: 7 pm
(Additional presentations Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

Friday, Dec. 6

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Farmers Bank of Mt. Pulaski
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. For more information or to make an appointment, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 5158, or schedule an appointment online using sponsor code 60032 at www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor ID or a photo ID.
WHERE: Farmers Bank, 130 S. Washington, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Atlanta dinner program
SPONSOR: Atlanta Public Library and Museum
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: "Here I Have Lived: The History of the Lincoln Home and Neighborhood," with Tim Townsend. Free program.
(See article.)
WHERE: Palms Grill Cafe, 110 SW Arch St., downtown Atlanta
WHEN: 5:30 pm dinner, 7 pm program

Saturday, Dec. 7

Christmas events at Mount Pulaski Courthouse
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Mount Pulaski Courthouse State Historic Site
WHEN: Santa visits, 1-3 pm; open house, 6-8 pm; tree auction, 7 pm

Holiday concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Community
DETAILS: Annual holiday concert at Lincoln College. Tickets available at the box office the day of the concert.
(See article.)
WHERE: Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, Dec. 8

Christmas bazaar
SPONSOR: Carroll Catholic School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Carroll Catholic School, 111 Fourth St.
WHEN: 7:30 am-noon

Homes on Tour
SPONSOR: Harvest of Talents for World Hunger, Lincoln Christian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: 15 Fairway Lane, 5 Fairway Lane, 515 Eighth St., 204 N. McLean and more
WHEN: 1-4:30 pm

Prenatal class
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Expectant families
DETAILS: The prenatal classes offered at ALMH are free to expectant parents. Mothers and their partners will learn about when to come to the hospital, what to expect during labor and delivery, pain relief options, breathing techniques and more. The Lamaze approach is taught as a basis to increase each mother's confidence in her ability to give birth and to learn simple coping strategies for labor, including focused breathing, massage techniques, positioning and relaxation. The classes are taught by an experienced member of the ALMH obstetrics team and include in-depth explanations of birthing options, including cesarean delivery, induction of labor and medications. Partners will also learn about how to support mothers on the big day. Attending the class together and gathering information often helps lessen anxiety for the much-anticipated birth of a child. The class will also include a tour of the ALMH Family Maternity Suites. Please register for the class by calling the Family Maternity Suites anytime at 217-732-2161, ext. 55231.
WHERE: ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive, Lincoln, Steinfort A
WHEN: 1-5 pm

A service to remember those we miss at Christmas
SPONSOR: St. John's Lutheran Church, Hartsburg
WHO: Everyone is invited
DETAILS: This service is for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one and want to take time in the holiday season to remember them. Come and join in giving thanks to God for those we loved who are no longer with us. Refreshments will be served after the service.
WHERE: St. John's Lutheran Church, Hartsburg
WHEN: 5 pm

Monday, Dec. 9

Public hearing
SPONSOR: Lincoln Historic Preservation Commission
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln City Hall, council chambers, 700 Broadway
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Tuesday, Dec. 10

Tuesday With Santa
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: All children
DETAILS: Advance registration needed for accurate planning. Call 732-5732. Bring your cameras for pictures. Free candy cane. Santa mailbox. Make-and-take craft.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 5-6:30 pm

Wednesday, Dec. 11

Thursday, Dec. 12

Tammy Renee Harris concert
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Mount Pulaski Christian Church Family Life Center
WHEN: Desserts, 1-2 pm; concert, 2-3:30 pm

Holiday Gala Open House
SPONSOR: Castle Manor Supportive Living
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Heavy hors d'oeuvres and dessert. For each guest who completes a tour Castle Manor will make a donation to the Oasis Senior Center.
WHERE: 1550 Castle Manor Drive
WHEN: 5-7 pm

Friday, Dec. 13

Atlanta dinner program
SPONSOR: Atlanta Public Library and Museum
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: "It's a Mystery to Me: Atlanta & the KKK." Free program.
(See article.)
WHERE: Palms Grill Cafe, 110 SW Arch St., downtown Atlanta
WHEN: 5:30 pm dinner, 7 pm program

Saturday, Dec. 14

Cookie walk
SPONSOR: Harvest of Talents for World Hunger, Lincoln Christian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Holiday cookies sold by the pound or wrapped collection. Proceeds to Harvest of Talents for World Hunger.
(See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean
Use canopy door at north parking lot.
WHEN: 8-11 am

Electronics recycling collection
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

Treats with Santa
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Children
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 9-11 am

Sunday, Dec. 15

Community cantata: "Lead Me Back to Bethlehem"
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Community cantata will be presented twice.
WHERE and WHEN: St. John United Church of Christ, 10:30 am
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7 pm

Tuesday, Dec. 17

Wednesday, Dec. 18

Square Talk
SPONSOR: Main Street Lincoln and Jacy Group
WHO: Business owners
DETAILS: Topic: "Getting Naked" -- A business fable about shedding the 3 fears that sabotage clients' loyalty
(See article.)
WHERE: Main Street Lincoln office, 101½ S. Kickapoo St., Suite 13
WHEN: 11:30 am-1 pm

Thursday, Dec. 19

Caregivers Together
SPONSOR: The Christian Village
WHO: Caregivers and their families
DETAILS: (See introductory article from May.) (See publicity.)
WHERE: Christian Village Senior Apartments, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN: 1:30-3 pm

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 third Thursday of each month at the same time and place.
WHERE: Steinfort Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive in Lincoln
WHEN: 6-8 pm

Friday, Dec. 20

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 make an appointment, 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: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 11 am-4 pm

Saturday, Dec. 21

3rd Saturday Meal
SPONSOR: Logan County Love
WHO: Open to everyone
DETAILS: Logan County Love will once again provide a free meal to anyone wishing to join. If you are interested, please stop by and introduce yourself as the group would love to see everyone in the community. Come hungry and leave fulfilled. If you are unable to drive but would like a meal, call the church, 217-732-6957, between 5 and 6 pm.
WHERE: St. John UCC, corner of Seventh and Maple
WHEN: 5-6:30 pm

Tuesday, Dec. 24

Thursday, Dec. 26

Tuesday, Dec. 31

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