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December 2013


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
(Program will be repeated on Jan. 3. See article.)

Saturday, Dec. 14

CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS
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: (See article.)
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

POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING
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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