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February 2013
 Saturday, Feb. 9
Workshop: jewelry from utensils
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Park District
with Logan County Art Association
WHO:
Everyone
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
1400 Primm Road
WHEN:
9 am-noon
Electronics recycling
SPONSOR:
Habitat for
Humanity of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Habitat for Humanity warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
9 am-noon
Celebration of Abraham Lincoln's birthday
SPONSORS:
Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation, Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau
of Logan County, Tomlinson Trust
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Portrayal of William Herndon, Abraham Lincoln's law partner, by
Brian "Fox" Ellis at 11 am. Activities for children, 1-3:30 pm.
(See
article.) (See another
article.) (See most recent
article.)
WHERE:
Mount Pulaski Courthouse
WHEN:
10 am-4 pm
Chicken noodle luncheon
SPONSOR:
Logan County
Animal Rescue
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Fundraiser luncheon. Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green
beans, lettuce salad, roll, drink, and dessert. To-go orders
available. For advance tickets, call 217-735-2105.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Friendship Manor, 925 Primm Road
WHEN:
11 am-2 pm
Birthday celebration for Abe Lincoln
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See publicity.)
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Postville Courthouse, 914 Fifth St.
WHEN:
Noon-5 pm
Mardi Gras party
SPONSORS:
State Bank of Lincoln, Gehlbach Law Office, Springfield Clinic,
Peasley Funeral Home, Sheley Trucking, Joe Ryan Country Financial,
Pro Tap, Circuit Clerk Mary Kelley and County Treasurer Vicki Dugan
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Authentic New Orleans-style food. Music by Patti Deener Band.
Tickets per couple or individual.
WHERE:
Knights of Columbus, 217 Limit
WHEN:
6-10 pm. Social hour at 6 pm. Dinner served at 7 pm.
Sunday, Feb. 10
Pancake and sausage breakfast
SPONSOR:
St. John's Lutheran Church, Hartsburg
WHO:
Everyone is welcome
DETAILS:
Pancake and sausage breakfast after church. Join in the 9 am service
and stay for pancakes and sausage.
WHERE:
St. John's Lutheran Church, Hartsburg
WHEN:
10:30 am to noon
Spaghetti dinner
SPONSOR:
Logan County 4-H Foundation
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
15th annual spaghetti dinner. By donation. Silent auction.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit
WHEN:
11 am-1:30 pm
Sweetheart Dance
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Park District
WHO:
Ages 3-12 with parent
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Ballroom, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN:
1:30-3:30 pm
Mondays, Feb. 11-March 25
(except Feb. 18, when library is closed)
Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR:
Youth
Services Department of Lincoln Public Library
WHO:
Children 5 -7 years
DETAILS:
Preregistration is required. Call 732-5732 to register.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30 pm
Monday, Feb. 11
Guest speaker: Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford
SPONSOR:
Mount Pulaski Rotary Club
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Buff's Restaurant, west side of Mount Pulaski
square
WHEN:
Noon
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, Feb. 12-March 27
Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR:
Youth
Services Department of Lincoln Public Library
WHO:
Children 6 months-2 years
DETAILS:
Preregistration is required. Call 732-5732 to register.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR:
Youth
Services Department of Lincoln Public Library
WHO:
Children ages 3 & 4
DETAILS:
Preregistration is required. Call 732-5732 to register.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Tuesday, Feb. 12
Writing club meeting
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Writer's Club
WHO:
All welcome
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Alumni Room, Lincoln College student center
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Wednesday, Feb. 13
Play: "The Trojan Women"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Lincoln College actors will perform "The Trojan Women," by
Euripides, adapted by Arthur J. Beer.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts on the Lincoln College campus
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Thursday, Feb. 14
Blood drive
SPONSOR:
Hopedale Medical
Complex
WHO:
Open
to the public
DETAILS:
Central Illinois
Community Blood Center blood drive.
For
more information or to sign up, call CICBC at 217-241-7550 or
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:
Wellness Center gym, 222 NW Grove St., Hopedale
WHEN:
Noon-5 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
Art and craft class
SPONSOR:
Youth
Services Department of Lincoln Public Library
WHO:
Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS:
Thursdays, Feb. 14-March 28.
Preregistration is required for accurate planning of materials. Call
732-5732 the Monday before each class.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30 pm
Opening of "It's All About Love!" exhibit
SPONSOR:
Logan County Art Association
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Opening reception for new art exhibit.
(See
article.)
(See
postcard.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Art Institute, 112 S. McLean
WHEN:
5-8 pm
Play: "The Trojan Women"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Lincoln College actors will perform "The Trojan Women," by
Euripides, adapted by Arthur J. Beer.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts on the Lincoln College campus
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Friday, Feb. 15
Diabetes-related health session
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
February topic: "Heart Healthy
Fats."
ALMH
dietitian Jennifer DiPasquale, RD, LD, leads the session, providing
nutrition education and diabetes-related general health information.
This is open to all ages with all types of diabetes and their
support teams. For more information, email Jennifer DiPasquale at
diabetes@almh.org.or
call
217-605-5535.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
ALMH,
Wombacher Room
WHEN:
11 am-noon
Fish fry
SPONSOR:
Members of Alpha Delta Kappa sorority
WHO:
Public invited
DETAILS:
Menu: fish, scalloped potatoes, green beans, applesauce, bread,
desserts and beverages.
Proceeds from the event assist teacher scholarships and other
projects in Logan and DeWitt counties.
WHERE:
St. John's Parish Hall, 514 N. Monroe, Clinton
WHEN:
5-7 pm
Play: "The Trojan Women"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Lincoln College actors will perform "The Trojan Women," by
Euripides, adapted by Arthur J. Beer.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts on the Lincoln College campus
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Saturday, Feb. 16
Chili and vegetable soup lunch
SPONSOR:
Humane Society of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Hot dog meal also available. Contact Marsha Brown, 217-735-2108, to
purchase tickets or help sell tickets.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Friendship Manor, 925 Primm Road
WHEN:
11 am-2 pm
Bowling for Books fundraiser
SPONSORS:
Mattingly Automotive, Kitty Cat Crafts
WHO:
Registered teams
DETAILS:
Atlanta Public Library
fundraiser.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Red Wing Bowl, Atlanta
WHEN:
3:30, 6:30 and 9 pm
3rd Saturday Community Meal
SPONSOR:
Logan County Love
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
Free meal provided to the public. Everyone welcome.
WHERE:
St. John United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh St.
WHEN:
5-6:30 pm
Play: "The Trojan Women"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Lincoln College actors will perform "The Trojan Women," by
Euripides, adapted by Arthur J. Beer.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts on the Lincoln College campus
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Sunday, Feb. 17
Prenatal class
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
Expectant parents
DETAILS:
Call
the ALMH Obstetrics Department to register for this FREE class:
217-605-5231.
WHERE:
ALMH,
200 Stahlhut Drive, Steinfort A
WHEN:
1-4 pm
Play: "The Trojan Women"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Lincoln College actors will perform "The Trojan Women," by
Euripides, adapted by Arthur J. Beer.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts on the Lincoln College campus
WHEN:
2 pm
Monday, Feb. 18
Blood drive
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
College
WHO:
Open
to the public
DETAILS:
Central Illinois
Community Blood Center blood drive.
For
more information or to sign up, call CICBC at 217-241-7550 or
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:
Student center, 900 N. Ottawa
WHEN:
10:30 am-3:30 pm
Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society meeting
SPONSOR:
Logan County
Genealogical & Historical Society
DETAILS:
Black History Month program involving historic Allen Chapel
(See
article.)
WHERE:
114 N. Chicago St.
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Tuesday, Feb. 19
Meeting of breast cancer support group
SPONSOR:
Logan
County Breast Cancer Support
WHO:
All
cancer survivors and those who love them
DETAILS:
Monthly dinner meeting
WHERE:
Pizza
Hut in Lincoln
WHEN:
6-7:30 pm
Thursday, Feb. 21
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
Art and craft class
SPONSOR:
Youth
Services Department of Lincoln Public Library
WHO:
Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS:
Thursdays through March 28.
Preregistration is required for accurate planning of materials. Call
732-5732 the Monday before each class.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30 pm
Mayoral forum
SPONSOR:
Lincoln/Logan County
Chamber of Commerce
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Lincoln College
WHEN:
5 pm
Friday, Feb. 22
Fish fry
SPONSOR:
Members of Alpha Delta Kappa sorority
WHO:
Public invited
DETAILS:
Menu: fish, scalloped potatoes, green beans, applesauce, bread,
desserts and beverages.
Proceeds from the event assist teacher scholarships and other
projects in Logan and DeWitt counties.
WHERE:
St. John's Parish Hall, 514 N. Monroe, Clinton
WHEN:
5-7 pm
Saturday, Feb. 23
Health workshop
SPONSORS:
Healthy Communities Partnership, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital,
ALMH Auxiliary, Health Resources and Services Administration, and
Memorial Physician Services
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Join
us to learn more about how you can "Take Care of the Heart of Your
Family!" Sixty-six percent of Logan County residents are overweight
or obese. Being overweight increases the chance for many health
issues, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. You'll hear
from Christopher Rivera, M.D., from Memorial Physician Services
about cardiovascular disease, learn weight management tips from
nurse practitioner Kat Tucholke from Memorial Physician Services,
get tips for packing a healthy lunch for you and your family from
registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Jennifer
DiPasquale from ALMH, and learn about how to create an active family
lifestyle from Todd Mourning, doctor of physical therapy from ALMH.
You'll also have an opportunity for a FREE body fat and blood
pressure screening. All participants will be entered to win an iPad,
and the first 125 participants will receive a free T-shirt.
Questions? Call 217-605-5008.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN:
8:30-11:15 am
Convention and fashion show for Black History Month
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College Black Student Union
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Afternoon event celebrates black-owned businesses and vendors.
Fashion show in the evening.
WHERE:
Lincoln Center at Lincoln College
WHEN:
Convention 1-3:30 pm, fashion show 7-9 pm
Jazz concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College Jazz
Studies
WHO:
Open
to the public
DETAILS:
Joint
concert with the Lincoln College Jazz Ensemble and the Pekin High
School Jazz Band. Free.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN:
7 pm
Monday, Feb. 25
Relay For Life meeting
SPONSOR:
Relay For Life of Logan County
WHO:
Anyone interested
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Tuesday,
Feb. 26
Lincoln consolidated Republican primary
WHO:
Registered voters
DETAILS:
(See
notice.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church Youth Center, Delavan
and Hamilton streets
(One polling place for all city precincts for this consolidated
Republican primary)
WHEN:
6 am-7 pm
Thursday, Feb. 28
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 sign up, call CICBC at 217-241-7550 or
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:
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
Art and craft class
SPONSOR:
Youth
Services Department of Lincoln Public Library
WHO:
Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS:
Thursdays through March 28.
Preregistration is required for accurate planning of materials. Call
732-5732 the Monday before each class.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30 pm
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