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July 2013


Monday, July 1

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
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. In honor of Independence Day, all donors will receive a free T-shirt.
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children ages 5-7 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 2 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

Summer band rehearsal
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Summer band participants
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Band room at Lincoln Community High School
WHEN: 7 pm

Tuesday, July 2

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

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

Free movie: "Horton Hears a Who"
SPONSOR: Rick Hamm State Farm Insurance
WHO: Public, with tickets picked up at Rick Hamm's Lincoln office
DETAILS: Tickets available beginning June 24.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Theater 4, 215 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 10 am

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children ages 5-7 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 2 pm

Meeting of Pleasant Valley Cemetery Association
SPONSOR: Pleasant Valley Cemetery Association
WHO: Lot owners welcome
DETAILS: Annual meeting
WHERE: Knapp-Chesnut-Becker Library, Middletown
WHEN: 7 pm

Wednesday, July 3

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

Thursday, July 4

Fourth of July activities in Lincoln
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District and city of Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Parade from Scully Park to Rec Center. Fireworks at Lincoln Park District grounds, 1400 Primm Road.
WHEN: Morning parade. Fireworks at dusk.

Mount Pulaski pork chop lunch
SPONSOR: Boy Scout Troop 122, Mount Pulaski
WHO: Public
DETAILS: The boys are earning money for camping adventures.
(See article.)
WHERE: East Park pavilion, next to the pool, and Johnson's Food Center
WHEN: 10:30 am-2 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

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 6

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: 7 am-noon

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: "Chipwrecked"
SPONSOR: Rick Hamm State Farm Insurance
WHO: Public, with tickets picked up at Rick Hamm's Lincoln office
DETAILS: Tickets available beginning July 1.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Theater 4, 215 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 10 am

Sunday, July 7

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

Gospel sing
SPONSOR: LifePointe Church of God
WHO: Everyone welcome
DETAILS: Gospel sing at Sunday morning worship service. No charge.
WHERE: 601 Pulaski
WHEN: 10:30 am

Summer band concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 7 pm

Monday-Thursday, July 8-11

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
(Another session July 22-25)

Monday-Friday, July 8-12

Neighborhood Vacation Bible School
HOST: First Presbyterian Church
WHO: Preschool to fifth grade
DETAILS: https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/hl/NeighborhoodVBS/gpgs/Home.aspx
(See publicity.)
WHERE: Ralph Gale Field
WHEN: 6-8:30 pm

Monday, July 8

Landscape waste pickup in Mount Pulaski
SPONSOR: City of Mount Pulaski
WHO: Mount Pulaski residents
DETAILS: (See article.) (See city notice.)
WHERE: Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 7 am

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children ages 5-7 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 2 pm

Tuesday, July 9

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

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

Free movie: "Chipwrecked"
SPONSOR: Rick Hamm State Farm Insurance
WHO: Public, with tickets picked up at Rick Hamm's Lincoln office
DETAILS: Tickets available beginning July 1.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Theater 4, 215 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 10 am

Mount Pulaski Library program: Snakehead Ed
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Public Library District
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Mount Pulaski Library, 320 N. Washington St.
WHEN: 10:30 am

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children ages 5-7 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 2 pm

Wednesday, July 10

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

Thursday, July 11

Thursday family event: Peoria Zoomobile
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: All ages
DETAILS: Registration required due to space limitations. Call 732-5732 for more information.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 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

Art and craft class
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Children ages 8-12
DETAILS: Classes on Thursdays through July 18. Preregistration required for each class independently due to space limitations. Call 732-5732 for more information.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 2 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

Friday, July 12

Ales for Tails
SPONSOR: Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.hslclincoln.org/news-and-events
(See article.)
WHERE: Elks Lodge 914, 1020 1525th St.
WHEN: 6-10 pm

Saturday, July 13

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: 7 am-noon

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

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

Glass recycling collection
SPONSORS: Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Woman's Club, Verallia Saint-Gobain Containers and Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Monthly collection of glass for recycling. Glass will be collected only on designated collection days. Collecting container glass only, meaning glass container originally held either a food or beverage item. All colors of glass accepted -- does not have to be sorted by color.
Rinse all containers thoroughly. Labels may be left on containers. Remove all metal or plastic rings and caps from the containers.
The glass recycling program reserves the right to reject any glass that does not meet preparation guidelines.
Glass recycling does not accept broken glass, ceramics, dishware, light bulbs, fluorescent lights, window glass or mirrors.
For more information on glass and other recycling programs, call 732-9636 or visit www.co.logan.il.us and select Joint Solid Waste Agency.

WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds. Use Main Gate entrance, off Postville Drive. 
WHEN: 9 am-noon
(
Second Saturday of each month from May through October)

Free movie: "Ice Age: Continental Drift"
SPONSOR: Rick Hamm State Farm Insurance
WHO: Public, with tickets picked up at Rick Hamm's Lincoln office
DETAILS: Tickets available beginning July 8.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Theater 4, 215 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 10 am

New Holland Cruise-In
SPONSOR: New Holland Firemen
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Downtown New Holland
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Sunday, July 14

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-Wednesday, July 15-17

Junior high volleyball camp
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School, Lady Railers
WHO: Girls entering fifth through eighth grade
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHEN: 9 am- noon

Monday, July 15

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children ages 5-7 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 2 pm

Tuesday, July 16

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

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

Free movie: "Ice Age: Continental Drift"
SPONSOR: Rick Hamm State Farm Insurance
WHO: Public, with tickets picked up at Rick Hamm's Lincoln office
DETAILS: Tickets available beginning July 8.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Theater 4, 215 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 10 am

Mount Pulaski Library program: "Fly-Away" party
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Public Library District
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Mount Pulaski Library, 320 N. Washington St.
WHEN: 10:30 am

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Preregistered children ages 5-7 years
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 2 pm

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

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

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: 7 am-noon

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.
WHERE: Scully Park, downtown Lincoln

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday, July 26

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: (See article.)
WHERE: K of C, 217 N. Limit
WHEN: 5-7:30 pm

Saturday, July 27

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: 7 am-noon

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

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

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
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds

Tuesday, July 30

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

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

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

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

 

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