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            March 2013 
 
				
            	 
            
			 
            
			March 4-April 8 
            
			Summer baseball and softball sign-upSPONSOR: 
			Lincoln Park District
 WHO: 
			Kids 5-14
 DETAILS: 
			
			Baseball  | 
			
			Softball
 (See 
			publicity.)
 WHERE: 
			1400 Primm Road
 
            
			Through April 27 
            
			Prom dress driveSPONSORS:
			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
 
            Saturday, March 16 
            
			Ham and bean lunchSPONSOR: 
			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 MealSPONSOR: 
			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 breakfastSPONSOR: 
			
			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 auctionSPONSOR: 
			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 PlungeSPONSOR: 
			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 meetingSPONSOR: 
			
			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 AtlantaSPONSOR: 
			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 screeningsSPONSOR: 
			
             
			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 LearnSPONSOR: 
			
            
			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 driveSPONSOR: 
			
			
			
			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 meetingSPONSOR: 
			
			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 DaySPONSORS: 
			
			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
 
            
			Lincoln Woman's Club breakfast meetingSPONSOR: 
			
			Lincoln Woman's Club
 WHO: 
			Lincoln Woman's Club members
 DETAILS: 
			(See 
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			230 N. McLean
 WHEN: 
			9:30 am
 
            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 lunchSPONSOR: 
			
			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 classSPONSOR: 
			
			
			
			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 FairSPONSORS: 
			
			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 MissionsSPONSOR: 
			
			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 breakfastSPONSOR: 
			
			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 FairSPONSORS: 
			
			Lincoln Park District 
			and
			
			
            
			Logan County Department of Public 
			Health
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			
			http://www.lincolnparkdistrict.com/Special-Events/Community-Health-Fair
 (See 
			article.) 
			(See latest
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Lincoln Park District Sports Center, 1400 Primm Road
 WHEN: 
			9 am-1 pm
 
            
			Prom fashion showSPONSORS: 
			
			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 huntSPONSOR: 
			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 ParadiseSPONSOR: 
			
			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 frySPONSOR: 
			
			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 RothbergSPONSOR: 
			
			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 screeningsSPONSOR: 
			
             
			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 spottersSPONSOR: 
			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 groupSPONSOR: 
			
             
			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 lunchSPONSOR: 
			
			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 classSPONSOR: 
			
			
			
			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 meetingSPONSOR: 
			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 ShadowsSPONSOR: 
			Lincoln Christian 
			Church
 DETAILS: 
			(See details in church announcements.)
 WHERE: 
			Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean
 WHEN: 
			7 pm
 
            Friday, March 29 
            
			Babysitter's TrainingSPONSOR: 
			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 huntSPONSORS: 
			
			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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