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July 2013

Wednesday, July 17

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children 6 months to 2 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children ages 3 and 4 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Breastfeeding support group
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New mothers
DETAILS: Weekly breastfeeding support group. Participants will 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

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesdays 3-6 pm, Saturdays 7 am-noon, through Oct. 26
http://www.lincolnfarmersmarket.org/
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Pork barbecue dinner
SPONSOR: First Presbyterian Church
WHO: Church members and community
DETAILS: Annual pork barbecue dinner: pulled pork sandwich, slaw or applesauce, chips, drink, homemade dessert. Proceeds benefit church's local missions and ministries.
WHERE: 301 Pekin
WHEN: 5-7:30 pm

Seminar on weight-loss surgery
SPONSOR: Memorial Bariatric Services
WHO: General public
DETAILS: Excess weight is the cause of many conditions that adversely affect overall health. In a free educational session, Orlando J. Icaza, M.D., F.A.C.S., a surgeon with Memorial's nationally accredited bariatric program, discusses the benefits of weight-loss surgery.
(See article.)
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Steinfort Meeting Room
WHEN: 5:30 pm

Thursday, July 18

Thursday family event: Lincoln scavenger hunt
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Families and groups with an adult supervisor
DETAILS: Each group participating must be accompanied by an adult. Groups may be no larger than five children each. Call 732-5732 for more information and to register.
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln, starting and ending at Lincoln Public Library
WHEN: 10-11 am

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

Art and craft class
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Children ages 8-12
DETAILS: Last class for the summer. Preregistration required for each class independently due to space limitations. Call 732-5732 for more information.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 2 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

Running group
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Running Club
WHO: Runners
DETAILS: The group meets in the front parking lot at the Rec Center on Thursday evenings. All ages, paces and ability levels are welcome. More information available at runninglincoln.webs.com.
WHERE: Meet at Postville Park, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Saturday, July 20

Elkhart Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: West side of Horsefeathers, Elkhart
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Free movie: "The Lorax"
SPONSOR: Rick Hamm State Farm Insurance
WHO: Public, with tickets picked up at Rick Hamm's Lincoln office
DETAILS: Tickets available beginning July 15.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Theater 4, 215 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 10 am

Family Fun Day
SPONSOR: Open Arms Christian Fellowship
WHO: Community
DETAILS: Free event with rock singer John Schlitt.
(See publicity.) (See publicity on singer John Schlitt.)
WHERE: Scully Park, downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 11 am-? Main event with John Schlitt at 5:15 pm.

Movie in the Park at Chestnut
SPONSOR: Chestnut Geo-Center Committee
WHO: Community
DETAILS: Movie: "Parental Guidance," starring Billy Crystal and Bette Midler
(See article.)
WHERE: Community park on Olive Street, downtown Chestnut.
WHEN: Food served beginning at 6:30 pm

Sunday, July 21

Running group
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Running Club
WHO: Runners
DETAILS: The group meets at Postville Park on Sunday mornings. All ages, paces and ability levels are welcome. More information available at runninglincoln.webs.com.
WHERE: Meet at Postville Park, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 am

Monday-Thursday, July 22-25

Youth tennis clinic
SPONSOR: Lincoln Tennis Association
WHO: All youth
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Elks courts
WHEN: Ages 6-10 at 9 am; ages 11-13 at 10 am; high school at 11 am

Tuesday, July 23

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, July 24

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University
SPONSOR: St. Peter Lutheran Church, Emden
WHO: Public, by registration
DETAILS: Nine-week class on Wednesdays, July 24-Sept. 18.
(See article.)
WHERE: 120 Market St., Emden
WHEN: 7 pm

Thursday, July 25

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), ext. 5158, 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, Elkhart
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Friday, July 26

Rummage and bake sale
SPONSOR: Atlanta United Methodist Women
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Proceeds for local and other missions supported by the Atlanta United Methodist Women.
(See article.)
WHERE: Corner of Second and Race streets, Atlanta
WHEN: 8 am-6 pm
(Continues Saturday)

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Lincoln VFW
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), ext. 5158, or sign up through www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor ID or a photo ID.
WHERE: 915 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon-3 pm

Chicken dinner and speakers
SPONSOR: Logan County Democrats
WHO: Ticket admission
DETAILS: Speakers: Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and state Sen. Mike Frerichs
(See article.) (See latest article.)
WHERE: K of C, 217 N. Limit
WHEN: 5-7:30 pm

Saturday, July 27

Elkhart Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: West side of Horsefeathers, Elkhart
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Dog wash
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHERE: Kroger, 1475 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 10 am-1 pm

Free movie: "Kung Fu Panda 2"
SPONSOR: Rick Hamm State Farm Insurance
WHO: Public, with tickets picked up at Rick Hamm's Lincoln office
DETAILS: Tickets available beginning July 22.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Theater 4, 215 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 10 am

Sunday, July 28

Prenatal class
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Expectant families
DETAILS: The prenatal classes offered at ALMH are free to expectant parents. Mothers and their partners will learn about when to come to the hospital, what to expect during labor and delivery, pain relief options, breathing techniques and more. The Lamaze approach is taught as a basis to increase each mother's confidence in her ability to give birth and to learn simple coping strategies for labor, including focused breathing, massage techniques, positioning and relaxation. The classes are taught by an experienced member of the ALMH obstetrics team and include in-depth explanations of birthing options, including cesarean delivery, induction of labor and medications. Partners will also learn about how to support mothers on the big day. Attending the class together and gathering information often helps lessen anxiety for the much-anticipated birth of a child. The class will also include a tour of the ALMH Family Maternity Suites. Please register for the class by calling the Family Maternity Suites anytime at 217-732-2161, ext. 55231. The class is offered again Aug. 18, Sept. 29, Oct. 27 and Dec. 8.
WHERE: ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive, Lincoln, Steinfort A
WHEN: 1-5 pm

Monday, July 29

Distribution of goal shirts for Summer Reading Program
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Summer Reading Program readers who reached their goals
DETAILS: Summer Reading Program participants may pick up goal shirts and other prizes.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: Starting at 9:30 am

July 30-Aug. 4

Logan County Fair
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.logancountyfairil.com/
Grandstand ticket order form: http://www.logancountyfairil.com/docs/Grandstand_Ticket_Order_Form.pdf
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: See schedule: http://www.logancountyfairil.com/

Tuesday, July 30

Queen pageant at Logan County Fair
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.logancountyfairil.com/
Tickets: 217-732-3311 or click here for order form.
WHERE: Grandstands at Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Wednesday, July 31

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Square Talk
SPONSOR: Main Street Lincoln and Jacy Group
WHO: Business owners
DETAILS: Topic: Crucial Conversations ... Tools for talking when stakes are high
(See article.)
WHERE: Main Street Lincoln office, 101½ S. Kickapoo St., Suite 13
WHEN: 11:30 am-1 pm

4-H scrambles at Logan County Fair
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.logancountyfairil.com/
Tickets: 217-732-3311 or click here for order form.
WHERE: Grandstands at Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: 7:30 pm

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