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March 2013
March 4-April 8
Summer baseball and softball sign-up
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Park District
WHO:
Kids 5-14
DETAILS:
Baseball |
Softball
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
1400 Primm Road
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
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
Lincoln Jaycees meet
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Members; open to everyone
DETAILS:
Monthly membership meeting
WHERE:
Lincoln Jaycees Center, 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Saturday, March 16
Ham and bean lunch
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Kiwanis
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Proceeds to fund local youth programs.
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN:
11 am-2 pm
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
Fundraiser breakfast
SPONSOR:
LCHS Baseball Boosters
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Annual pancake, sausage, biscuits and gravy breakfast
WHERE:
American Legion Hall, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN:
8 am-noon
Oasis fundraiser auction
SPONSOR:
Oasis Senior
Center
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
White Auction House, 501 S. Kickapoo
WHEN:
Doors open at 10:30 am; auction at 1 pm
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.) (See
publicity.)
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
Meeting with candidates in Atlanta
SPONSOR:
Atlanta Public Library Civic Connections program
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Meeting with candidates for city council, library board and parks
board in Atlanta.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
North Greens Golf Course, Atlanta
WHEN:
7-8 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
Manufacturers & Distributors Leadership Council
SPONSOR:
Lincoln & Logan County
Development Partnership
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Dowling Auditorium in Restoration Hall, Lincoln
Christian University
WHEN:
1-4 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
Cancer support group dinner meeting
SPONSOR:
Logan County Breast Cancer Support
WHO:
All cancer survivors and anyone who loves them
DETAILS:
Monthly dinner meeting for survivors (and caregivers_ of all types
of cancer
WHERE:
Steak 'n Shake
WHEN:
6-7:30 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.) (See latest
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
Pancake and sausage breakfast
SPONSOR:
West Lincoln-Broadwell School PTO
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
All-you-can-eat annual pancake and sausage breakfast. Families are
welcome to browse the silent auction and basket raffle with over 100
prizes to win. All proceeds from the breakfast and raffle are used
to help fund future school activities. Tickets may be purchased at
the door.
WHERE:
West Lincoln-Broadwell School
WHEN:
7 am-noon
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
Easter egg hunt
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Ages 1-3 , 4-5 , 6-7, 8-10
DETAILS:
http://lincolnjaycees.com/easter-egg-hunt/
WHERE:
Latham Park, downtown Lincoln
WHEN:
1 pm
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
Monday, March 25
Holocaust discussion with Michael Rothberg
SPONSOR:
Atlanta Public Library
Worldviews book group
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Informal discussion with Michael Rothberg, founder and director of
the Holocaust, Genocide and Memory Studies Initiative at the
University of Illinois. Free.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
North Greens Golf Course, Atlanta
WHEN:
7-8:30 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
Training for weather spotters
SPONSOR:
Logan County Emergency Management Agency
WHO:
People interested in becoming weather spotters
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean
WHEN:
6:30-8:30 pm
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.
(See
article.)
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
LCHS FFA Alumni meeting
SPONSOR:
LCHS FFA Alumni
DETAILS:
Anyone who is interested in joining the organization is encouraged
to contact Tracy Rawlings at
drawling@speednet.com or ag teacher and FFA adviser Penny
Haase-Wittler at
pwittler@lchs.K12.il.us.
WHERE:
Ag room at Lincoln Community High School, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN:
6:30 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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