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January 2013


Jan. 2-16

Donations accepted for children in foster care
SPONSOR: Woven Together
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Children often come into foster care with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Journey Bags are backpacks that will provide personal belongings and comforting items for children entering foster care or being transitioned into new foster homes. Woven Together is working to provide Journey Bags to the Center for Youth and Family Solutions here in Logan County. Find all the details at https://www.facebook.com/events/447593658632053.
WHERE: Drop off at Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHEN: Regular business hours

Wednesday, Jan. 9

Christmas tree pickup
SPONSOR: Lincoln Street Department
WHO: Lincoln Ward 3 residents
DETAILS: Christmas tree pickup
(See announcement.)
WHERE: Lincoln Ward 3
WHEN: Starting at 7 am

United Way annual meeting
SPONSOR: United Way of Logan County
WHO: Board members. Public invited.
DETAILS: (See announcement.)
WHEN: 5:30 pm

Thursday, Jan. 10

Christmas tree pickup
SPONSOR: Lincoln Street Department
WHO: Lincoln Ward 4 residents
DETAILS: Christmas tree pickup
(See announcement.)
WHERE: Lincoln Ward 4
WHEN: Starting at 7 am

LCHS concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Band and choir concert rescheduled from Dec. 20.
(See announcement.)
WHERE: LCHS, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 8 pm

Friday, Jan. 11

Christmas tree pickup
SPONSOR: Lincoln Street Department
WHO: Lincoln Ward 5 residents
DETAILS: Christmas tree pickup
(See announcement.)
WHERE: Lincoln Ward 5
WHEN: Starting at 7 am

"Behind the Scenes" program with Heather Hitchens
SPONSOR: Atlanta Public Library program sponsored by Atlanta National Bank and the city of Atlanta
WHO: Public. Ticket admission.
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: North Greens Golf Course Community Room, Atlanta
WHEN: Reception at 6:30 pm; presentation at 7 pm

Saturday, Jan. 12

Chili and oyster stew lunch
SPONSOR: Lincoln Kiwanis
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Lunch includes dessert and drink. Carryouts available. Proceeds to fund local youth programs.
(See publicity.)
WHERE: American Legion Post 263, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: 11 am-2:30 pm

Tuesday, Jan. 15

Breast cancer support group meeting
SPONSOR: Logan County Breast Cancer Support
WHO: All cancer survivors and those who love them
DETAILS: Monthly dinner meeting -- good food in good company
WHERE: Blue Dog Inn
WHEN: 6-7:30 pm

Thursday, Jan. 17

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Elkhart Christian Church 
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. To make an appointment, call Lucille at 947-2702, or sign up using sponsor code 60017 at www.bloodcenterimpact.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. CICBC is the only provider of blood products to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, as well as St. John's Hospital and Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Please bring donor or photo ID.
WHERE: CICBC donor bus at 113 S. Gillett, Elkhart
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Friday, Jan. 18

Diabetes support group
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: People with diabetes mellitus. Family members, friends and caregivers also welcome.
DETAILS: Topic: "New Year's Revolutions." Free meeting. No registration required. For more information, call Jennifer DiPasquale at 217-605-5535 or email her at diabetes@almh.org.
(See article.)
WHERE: Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 11 am

Saturday, Jan. 19

Family Lego Day
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Registration begins Jan. 7.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 9:30-11 am

Tuesday, Jan. 22

Meeting of new FFA alumni chapter
WHO: Lincoln Community High School graduates who were FFA students
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: LCHS ag room
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Thursday, Jan. 24

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Atlanta Christian Church 
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: To make an appointment, call the Central Illinois Community Blood Center at 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253) or sign up through www.bloodcenterimpact.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. CICBC is the only provider of blood products to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, as well as St. John's Hospital and Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Please bring donor or photo ID.
WHERE: St. Mary's Catholic Church, 805 Pearl St., Atlanta
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

LCHS winter play: "I Never Sang for My Father"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School, Department of Fine Arts
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: LCHS auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Friday, Jan. 25

Spaghetti dinner
SPONSOR: New Holland-Middletown Community Supports Education Committee -- technology project
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Spaghetti, bread, salad and drink. Fee. Come for spaghetti and stay for volleyball: Carroll Catholic/NH-M vs. Zion Lutheran. Check out NH-M Community Supports Education on Facebook.
WHERE: New Holland-Middletown Middle School, Middletown
WHEN: 5-6:30 pm

LCHS winter play: "I Never Sang for My Father"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School, Department of Fine Arts
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: LCHS auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Saturday, Jan. 26

Guest bartending to benefit NH-M technology project
SPONSOR: New Holland-Middletown Community Supports Education Committee -- technology project
WHO: Public
DETAILS: 50/50, NH-M logo items. Check out NH-M Community Supports Education on Facebook.
WHERE: Slackers Bar & Grill, New Holland
WHEN: 2-5 pm

Annual dinner of chamber of commerce
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Pride & Progress Awards will be presented.
WHERE: American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.

Chili cook-off
SPONSOR: Cronin Brothers VFW Post 1756
WHO: Public welcome
DETAILS: There will be a small entry fee for the cooks and a suggested donation for unlimited tasting. Winner will receive cash prize. There will also be a 50-50 drawing. Call 217-737-8511 for more information or to register as a cook by Jan. 21.
WHERE: Freedom Hall Event Center, 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: 5-7 pm

Sunday, Jan. 27

LCHS winter play: "I Never Sang for My Father"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School, Department of Fine Arts
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: LCHS auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 2 pm

Wednesday, Jan. 30

HSLC membership meeting
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: Members of the Humane Society of Logan County
DETAILS: Election for three seats on the board of directors.
(See article.)
WHERE: Steinfort Room at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN:
6:30 pm

 

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