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December 2013
 Tuesday, Dec. 10
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
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
Prayer in the Park
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Join others from the area to pray for our local government, school
system, businesses, churches and families.
WHERE:
If above 40 degrees, meet in Latham Park. If below 40 degrees, meet
in County Board Room at Logan County Courthouse (first door on the
left after coming through security).
WHEN:
Noon
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
We Are Lincoln meeting
SPONSOR:
We Are
Lincoln
WHO:
Interested residents
DETAILS:
We Are Lincoln is a catalyst for projects improving the lives of
Lincoln residents. Residents collaborate to affect the changes they
desire to see in their community. We Are Lincoln is a forum where
concerned citizens can meet to discuss ideas, formulate strategies,
and implement action plans. Residents have an opportunity to work
together in order to improve the quality of life in Lincoln.
WHERE:
Steinfort Room, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHEN:
7 pm
Thursday, Dec. 12
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
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
Breakfast with Santa
SPONSOR:
Hartem Athletic Boosters Club
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Emden Grade School
WHEN:
Breakfast 7-10 am, quarter auction at 11 am
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
Book signing
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Signing of "Learning the Opposites at the Library with Lane and
Shelby," by Kathy Kesner and Irene Kueh,
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library, Carnegie building, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN:
9:30-11:30 am
Culver's benefit for tornado victims
SPONSOR:
Culver's of
Lincoln
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
10 percent of entire day's receipts will be donated to tornado
victims in the Washington area. Collection of daily hygiene products
and nonperishable food items for tornado victims, plus hats and
gloves for cleanup volunteers.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
10:30 am-10 pm
Kaylee Helton Benefit Run
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area Running Club
WHO:
Registered participants
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Kickapoo Creek Park
WHEN:
2 pm
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
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, 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
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
Red Cross blood drive
SPONSOR:
American Red Cross
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District Sports Complex, 1400 Primm
Road
WHEN:
Noon-5 pm
Thursday, Dec. 19
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
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
Community Action board meeting
SPONSOR:
Community Action Partnership of
Central Illinois
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
1800 Fifth St.
WHEN:
7 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),
or schedule an appointment online using sponsor code 60177 at
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
Winter concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School auditorium
WHEN:
7 pm
(Also presented Sunday afternoon)
Sunday, Dec. 22
Winter concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School auditorium
WHEN:
2 pm
Tuesday, Dec. 24
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
Thursday, Dec. 26
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
Tuesday, Dec. 31
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
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