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April 2013
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
Monday, April 1
Blood drive
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Woman's Club
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:
Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
Noon-6 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
Meeting with candidates in Atlanta
SPONSOR:
Atlanta Public Library Civic Connections program
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Meeting with township candidates in Atlanta.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
North Greens Golf Course, Atlanta
WHEN:
7-8 pm
Tuesday, April 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
Wednesday, April 3
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
Friday, April 5
Behind the Scenes program with Mikhail "Misha" Istomin
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
Tuesday,
April 9
General election
WHO:
Registered voters
WHERE:
Logan
County polling places
WHEN:
6 am-7 pm
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, April 10
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
Saturday, April 13
Electronics recycling
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
Spring concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Chorale and orchestra concert.
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School auditorium
WHEN:
7 pm
Sunday, April 14
Prenatal class
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
Expectant families
DETAILS:
Free class. To register, call 217-732-2161, ext. 55231.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Steinfort A at ALMH
WHEN:
1-4 pm
Spring concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Chorale and orchestra concert.
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School auditorium
WHEN:
2 pm
Tuesday, April 16
National Healthcare Decisions Day
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
Anyone
18 and over
DETAILS:
The
ALMH Care Management team will be on hand for free consultation and
assistance to complete or update advance directives, including the
durable power of attorney for health care and living wills. Make
your wishes known now and protect your family from making difficult
decisions for you.
WHERE:
Steinfort A/B
at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN:
7-11 am and 1-4 pm
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
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: "Simple Social Networking"
(See
article.) (See
info on library website.)
WHERE:
Atlanta Public Library, 100 Race St., Atlanta
WHEN:
6:30-8 pm
Wednesday, April 17
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
Friday, April 19
American Red Cross Illinois
Capital Area Chapter Heroes Breakfast
SPONSOR:
Bank of Springfield
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Eighth annual
American Red Cross Illinois Capital Area Chapter Heroes
Breakfast fundraiser. All proceeds from this special event, which
honors a group of of central Illinois residents who have done
extraordinary things, benefit American Red Cross Local Disaster
Relief. Buy your advance tickets by visiting:
http://american.redcross.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=103162.
WHERE:
Crowne Plaza, Springfield, 3000 S. Dirksen,
Springfield
WHEN:
8-10 am
Diabetes-related health session
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
April topic: Diabetes medications.
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.)
WHEN:
11 am-noon
Saturday, April 20
Spring for Tea
SPONSOR:
Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
DETAILS:
10th anniversary event. Tickets sold in advance, beginning Feb. 1 in
the Lincoln Christian Church office. Visit the office, 204 N.
McLean, or call Vera Thomas at 732-7618.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center
WHEN:
Doors open at 10:45 am; tea served at 11:30 am
Dinner for honored alumni of District 27
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Elementary School District 27
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
American Legion
3rd Saturday Community Meal
SPONSOR:
Logan County Love
WHO:
Open
to the public
DETAILS:
Free
meal provided to the public. Everyone welcome. Bring a friend or
come alone and enjoy good company among your neighbors and friends.
WHERE:
St.
John United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh St.
WHEN:
5-6:30 pm
Tuesday, April 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, April 24
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, April 25
Blood drive
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
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:
ALMH,
200 Stahlhut Drive. Registration will be in the Wombacher Room.
WHEN:
11 am-4 pm
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