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March 2013
Now through April 27
Prom dress drive
SPONSORS:
Logan County Love, New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe,
DonateMyDress.org
WHO:
Community
DETAILS:
Donate your gently used prom dress.
WHERE:
Drop off at New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe, 201 S.
Sangamon
Tuesday, March 12
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
Lincoln Writer's Club meeting
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Writer's Club
WHO:
All welcome
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Alumni Room, Lincoln College student center
WHEN:
6:30 pm
This Golden Age Tech Talk program
SPONSOR:
Atlanta Public Library
series
sponsored by Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home
WHO:
Public. Topics of particular interest to people over 50.
DETAILS:
Topic: "Digital Photo Management"
(See
article.) (See
info on library website.)
WHERE:
Atlanta Public Library, 100 Race St., Atlanta
WHEN:
6:30-8 pm
Thursday, March 14
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
Drive-thru chicken dinner
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Heat Baseball
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Dinner, prepared by Nelson's Catering, includes 1/2 chicken, mashed
potatoes and gravy, corn, and bread and butter. Tickets are
available until March 7. Just call 732-1371 and ask for Dave or
Shelley.
WHERE:
Alleyway behind Lincoln Junior High School
WHEN:
4-6 pm
St. Patrick's Day GOP
fundraiser
SPONSORS:
Logan County GOP; U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock; Chuck Conzo, city of
Lincoln and GOP treasurer; state Rep. Rich Brauer
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Second annual St. Patrick's Day fundraiser
for
Vicki Dugan, county treasurer; Sally Litterly, county clerk; and
Mary Kelley, circuit clerk. Potato soup, dessert and drink.
Donations taken at the door.
Paid for by citizens for Vicki Dugan, Sally Litterly and Mary
Kelley.
WHERE:
Knights of Columbus, 217 N. Limit St.
WHEN:
5-7 pm
Friday, March 15
Blood drive
SPONSOR:
Mount
Pulaski High School FCCLA
WHO:
Open
to the public
DETAILS:
Central Illinois
Community Blood Center blood drive.
To
make an appointment, call Alexis to sign up toll-free at
1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253),
ext. 5158,
or sign up using sponsor code 60076 at
www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome.
Bring
a photo ID. A T-shirt compliments of CICBC will be given to
donors who register to give blood at this blood drive.
WHERE:
Mount
Pulaski High School, 206 S. Spring
WHEN:
8 am- 3 pm
Diabetes-related health session
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
March topic: "Alcohol and
Diabetes."
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
Saturday, March 16
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
Sunday, March 17
Lincoln Polar Plunge
SPONSOR:
Special Olympics Illinois
WHO:
Registered participants
DETAILS:
Proceeds for Special Olympics Illinois. For more information:
http://www.soill.org/.
(See
article.) (See latest
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Lakes private beach
WHEN:
Registration at noon at Lincoln Knights of Columbus; plunge at 2 pm
Monday, March 18
Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society meeting
SPONSOR:
Logan County
Genealogical & Historical Society
DETAILS:
Biography and stories of Elkhart resident Adam Henry Bogardus, a
Civil War officer, local legend, inventor and world-renowned
sharpshooter.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
114 N. Chicago St.
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Tuesday, March 19
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
Lunch and Learn
SPONSOR:
Area Agency on Aging for
Lincolnland
WHO:
Informal caregivers of older adults and grandparents and other
relatives raising children
DETAILS:
Topic: "Do I Need a Will and/or a Trust." Register at 217-787-9234
or 800-252-2918.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Oasis Senior Center, 501 Pulaski St
WHEN:
Noon-1 pm
Blood drive
SPONSOR:
Elkhart Christian Church
WHO:
Open
to the public
DETAILS:
Central Illinois
Community Blood Center blood drive.
To
make an appointment, call 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
a photo ID.
WHERE:
Elkhart Christian Church, 113 S. Gillett
WHEN:
3-6 pm
Wednesday, March 20
Logan County Ag Education Day
SPONSORS:
Logan County Farm Bureau, Lincoln Area YMCA, Hartsburg-Emden FFA,
Lincoln FFA, Mount Pulaski FFA
WHO:
Logan County fourth-graders
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Area YMCA Activity Center, 719 Wyatt Ave.
WHEN:
9-11:30 am and noon-2:30 pm
Thursday, March 21
Ag Day Scholarship Breakfast
SPONSOR:
Lincoln/Logan County
Chamber of Commerce
WHO:
Logan County residents and guests, by reservation
DETAILS:
Call 217-735-2385 to make reservations.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian University, Laughlin Center
WHEN:
7 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:
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
Friday, March 22
Children's Health Fair
SPONSORS:
Lincoln Park District
and
Logan County Department of Public
Health
WHO:
Logan County fifth-graders
DETAILS:
(See "Park
district notes.")
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District Sports Center, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN:
8:45 am
Fish Fry for Missions
SPONSOR:
San Jose United Methodist Women
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Whole catfish fried on-site. Meal also available with chicken
strips. Proceeds benefit children and youth ministries.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
San Jose United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall,
601 S. First St., San Jose
WHEN:
4-7 pm
Saturday, March 23
Community Health Fair
SPONSORS:
Lincoln Park District
and
Logan County Department of Public
Health
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
http://www.lincolnparkdistrict.com/Special-Events/Community-Health-Fair
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District Sports Center, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN:
9 am-1 pm
Prom fashion show
SPONSORS:
Logan County Love, New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe,
DonateMyDress.org
WHO:
Community
DETAILS:
All dresses have been donated by the community to help with the high
cost of going to prom. All dresses are free. Come and check it out.
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School auditorium
WHEN:
10 am-noon
Cheeseburger in Paradise
SPONSOR:
Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Fundraiser for Community Action programs
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Knights of Columbus, 217 Limit
WHEN:
6 pm
Sunday, March 24
Fish fry
SPONSOR:
Chestnut Fire and EMS
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Menu includes walleye, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, bread and
butter, dessert, and beverage -- tea, lemonade, water or coffee. Hot
dogs will also be available for the non-fish lover.
WHERE:
Chestnut Firehouse
WHEN:
11 am-1:30 pm
Tuesday, March 26
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, March 27
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
Thursday, March 28
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
Service of the Shadows
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian
Church
DETAILS:
(See details in church announcements.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean
WHEN:
7 pm
Friday, March 29
Babysitter's Training
SPONSOR:
Red Cross Illinois
Capital Area Chapter
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
The training is to provide youth who are planning to baby-sit with
the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give
care for children and infants. This training will help participants
to develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a baby-sitting
business, keep themselves and others safe, help children behave; and
learn about basic child care and basic first-aid. The recommended
age for this course is 11-15 years old. Please bring a lunch to this
course. Fee. To sign up, visit
www.redcross.org/take-a-class or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Students
must enroll at least four days in advance of the class date.
WHERE:
1045 Outer Park Drive, Springfield
WHEN:
8:30 am-3:30 pm
Saturday, March 30
Easter egg hunt
SPONSORS:
Lincoln Park District
with Symphony of Lincoln, Lincoln Kiwanis, CITV5 and Thornton 368
WHO:
Children up to age 8
DETAILS:
http://www.lincolnparkdistrict.com/Special-Events/Easter-Egg-Hunt
WHERE:
1400 Primm Road
WHEN:
Begins at 10 am
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