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January 2014

Thursday, Jan. 2

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

Friday, Jan. 3

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

Sunday, Jan. 4

Tournament
SPONSOR: Lincoln Knights of Columbus
WHO: Public invited
DETAILS: The first tournament will be a partners tourney and the second tournament will be a blind-draw tourney.
WHERE: Lincoln Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit St.
WHEN: Sign-in begins at 1 pm; tournament begins at 2 pm

Monday, Jan. 6

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Trinity Episcopal Church
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. For your convenience, call the blood center toll-free to sign up at 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), 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

Tuesday, Jan. 7

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, Jan. 8

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, Jan. 9

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Lincoln Hampton Inn
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. For your convenience, call the blood center toll-free to sign up at 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253) or schedule an appointment online using sponsor code 60505 at www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor ID or a photo ID.
WHERE: Lincoln Hampton Inn, 1019 N. Heitmann Drive
WHEN: 11 am-2 pm

Friday, Jan. 10

Behind the Scenes program: Bob Lupone
SPONSOR: Atlanta Public Library
WHO: Public, with tickets
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Atlanta Country Club, 901 NE First St., Atlanta
WHEN: 6:30 pm reception, 7 pm program

Saturday, Jan. 11

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

Meeting of Logan County Democrats
SPONSOR: Logan County Democrats
WHO: All Logan County Democrats
DETAILS: Special guest: Bill Houlihan, Sen. Dick Durbin's downstate chief of staff
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library
WHEN: 10 am

Monday, Jan. 13

Lincoln Low Vision Support Group meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Low Vision Support Group
DETAILS: The speaker will be Dr. Paul Anthony, a low-vision specialist. Those attending are welcome to bring guests. For more information, contact Sandy at 732-6528.
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean
Use the door off the parking lot, under the canopy.
WHEN: 1-2 pm

Lincoln FFA Alumni meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln FFA Alumni
WHO: Members
WHERE: Lincoln Community High School, ag room
WHEN: 6 pm

Tuesday, Jan. 14

Lincoln Writer's Club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Writer's Club
DETAILS: Suggested topics: write an article from a picture; meeting an angel unawares; or write a story with an angel. For more info, call 732-2723.
WHERE: 419 Delavan St.
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Wednesday, Jan. 15

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Elkhart Christian Church
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) or sign up through www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor ID or a photo ID.
WHERE: Elkhart Christian Church, 113 S. Gillett
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Thursday, Jan. 16

Caregivers Together
SPONSOR: The Christian Village
WHO: Caregivers and their families
DETAILS: (See introductory article from last year.) (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, Jan. 17

Atlanta dinner program
SPONSOR: Atlanta Public Library and Museum
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: "Movie Magic in Atlanta," with Christopher Myers and Cory Bernstein. Free program.
(See article.)
WHERE: Palms Grill, 110 SW Arch St., downtown Atlanta
WHEN: 5:30 pm dinner, 7 pm program

Saturday, Jan. 18

Family Lego Day
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Families
DETAILS: The whole family can build a creation with Legos.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 9:30-11 am

Tuesday, Jan. 21

Wednesday, Jan. 22

Thursday, Jan. 23

Friday, Jan. 24

Atlanta dinner program
SPONSOR: Atlanta Public Library and Museum
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: "Foundations of Atlanta: The John Dowdy Story." Free program.
(See article.)
WHERE: Palms Grill, 110 SW Arch St., downtown Atlanta
WHEN: 5:30 pm dinner, 7 pm program

Tuesday, Jan. 28

Wednesday, Jan. 29

Thursday, Jan. 30

Friday, Jan. 31

Behind the Scenes program: Ryan Aper and Dave Kindred
SPONSOR: Atlanta Public Library
WHO: Public, with tickets
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: North Greens Golf Course, 901 NE First St., Atlanta
WHEN: 6:30 pm reception, 7 pm program

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