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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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