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May 2013


Thursday, May 23

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

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Atlanta Christian Church
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. To make an appointment, call Alexis toll-free at 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: St. Mary's Catholic Church, 805 Pearl St., Atlanta
WHEN: Noon-6 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 call Alexis toll-free at 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: Elkhart Christian Church, 113 S. Gillett, Elkhart
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Saturday, May 25

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesdays 3-6 pm, Saturdays 7 am-noon, through Oct. 26
http://www.lincolnfarmersmarket.org/
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Elkhart Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: West side of Horsefeathers, Elkhart
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Family Fun Day 5K
SPONSOR: Open Arms Christian Fellowship, Lincoln Area Running Club, Anytime Fitness
WHO: By registration
DETAILS: Proceeds support July 20 Family Fun Day.
(Registration form)
WHERE: Open Arms Christian Fellowship, 311 Broadway
WHEN: 8 am

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Hampton Inn
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. To make an appointment, call call Alexis toll-free at 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: Hampton Inn, 1019 N. Heitmann Drive
WHEN: 11 am-2 pm

Sunday, May 26

Running group
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Running Club
WHO: Runners
DETAILS: The group meets at Postville Park on Sunday mornings. All ages, paces and ability levels are welcome. More information available at runninglincoln.webs.com.
WHERE: Meet at Postville Park, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 am

Hartsburg Memorial Day service
SPONSOR: Hartsburg American Legion Post 1146 with assistance from Lincoln American Legion Post 263
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Officiating will be Chaplain and U.S. Navy Cmdr. Jim Cravens
WHERE: Hartsburg Cemetery, Hartsburg
WHEN: 1 pm

Monday, May 27

Mount Pulaski Memorial Day observances
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski American Legion Post 447
WHO: Public
DETAILS: There will be multiple activities in Mount Pulaski in honor of Memorial Day, with cemetery services and a free lunch. The keynote speaker for the day will be Lt. Col. Stan Manes, U.S. Army National Guard.
WHERE: Mount Pulaski Cemetery, Steenbergen Cemetery and American Legion Post 447, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 10 am service at Mount Pulaski Cemetery; 11:30 am service at Steenbergen Cemetery; 11 am-2 pm lunch at Legion Post 447

Lincoln Memorial Day observance
SPONSOR: Lincoln American Legion Post 263
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Pastor Mark Thompson of Zion Lutheran Church in Lincoln will be the guest speaker and will give the invocation and benediction. The Legion Auxiliary will lay a wreath. Following the service, the Legion will host its annual ham and bean lunch.
WHERE: Legion Hall, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: 10:30 am ceremony followed by lunch

May 28-June 1

Summer Reading Program sign-up
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services
WHO: Children 6 months to 12 years
DETAILS: Register to read and earn prizes throughout June and July. Sign up for story times, art and craft classes, and Thursday family events  WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: Regular library business hours

Tuesday, May 28

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 program
SPONSOR: Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland in cooperation with Senior Citizens of Logan County
WHO: Family caregivers
DETAILS: Topic: What Assistance is Available for Caregivers in Danger of Losing Their Home”
(See article.)
WHERE: Oasis, 501 Pulaski St
WHEN: Noon-1 pm

Quarter auction
SPONSOR: LifePointe Church of God
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Vendors include Lemongrass Spa, Cloth Penguin, Pampered Chef, Paparazzi, Tupperware, Dove Chocolate Discoveries, Lia Sophia, Babyations, Jamberry Nails, Scentsy, Pink Zebra, Celebrating Home, It Works, Clever Container Lady, Faith Jewelry, BeautiControl and many more. Come eat and enjoy all the fun. For more information, call Terri at 737-0739.
WHERE: LifePointe Church of God, 601 Pulaski St. (former Courier building)
WHEN: Doors open at 5:30 pm; auction at 6:30 pm

Wednesday, May 29

Farmers' Market
SPONSOR: Farmers' Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8-noon, through October.
WHERE: Latham Park
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Square Talk
SPONSOR: Main Street Lincoln and Jacy Group
WHO: Business owners
DETAILS: Topic: 7 Steps to Small Business Marketing ... Practiced effectively, marketing is simply a system.
(See article.)
WHEN: 11:30 am-1 pm

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

Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Market open Wednesdays 3-6 pm, Saturdays 7 am-noon, through Oct. 26
http://www.lincolnfarmersmarket.org/
WHERE: Scully Park, 316 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 3-6 pm

Thursday, May 30

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

Community Action board meeting
SPONSOR: Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 1800 Fifth St.
WHEN: 7 pm

Friday, May 31

Concert by Perry County Lutheran Chorale
SPONSOR: Zion Lutheran Church, Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 215 Pulaski St.
WHEN: 7 pm

 

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