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November 2013
 Thursday, Nov. 7
Ward 1 leaf pickup
SPONSOR:
City of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Ward 1
WHEN:
Bags of leaves to be at the curb by 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:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Youth ages 8-12
DETAILS:
Classes on Thursdays through Nov. 7. Preregistration is required for
accurate planning of materials. Register one week prior to each
class.
WHERE:
Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30-3:50 pm
Meet Kirk Dillard, candidate for governor
SPONSOR:
Logan County for Dillard
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Knights of Columbus, 217 Limit
WHEN:
5-7 pm
Trivia Night
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
(See homecoming
article.)
WHERE:
Davidson-Sheffer Gymnasium, Lincoln College
WHEN:
Doors open at 6 pm. Contest at 7 pm.
Lincoln College play: "Rumors"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Public, with viewer discretion due to mature language
DETAILS:
Lincoln College production of
Neil Simon's "Rumors." Ticket office opens reservations at 217-732-3155, ext. 280,
one week prior to the production, or get tickets at the box office
the day of the show.
(See
article.)
(See most recent
article.) (See homecoming
article.)
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln
College
WHEN:
7:30 pm
(Evening performances Wednesday-Saturday and a 2 pm matinee on Sunday)
Friday, Nov. 8
Red Cross blood drive
SPONSOR:
American Red Cross
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Hartsburg-Emden Jr./Sr. High School, 400 W. Front
St., Hartsburg
WHEN:
9 am-1 pm
Lincoln College Athletic Hall of Fame banquet
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Open to the public by reservation
DETAILS:
Induction for first members of the Lincoln College Athletic Hall of
Fame: Jan Bowers, Matt Hughes, Tom Flynn, Joni B. Comstock, Charles
“Chuck” Lindstrom, Jack D. Nutt, Dominic “Doc” and John Guzzardo
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Davidson-Sheffer Gymnasium
WHEN:
5:30-6:30 pm cocktail reception, followed by dinner and awards
program
Atlanta dinner program
SPONSOR:
Atlanta Public Library and Museum
WHO:
By reservation
DETAILS:
"About Bees: The Story of an Apiarist," with Joe Sibley. Free
program.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Palms Grill Cafe, 110 SW Arch St., downtown Atlanta
WHEN:
5:30 pm dinner, 7 pm program
LC play: "Rumors"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Public, with viewer discretion due to mature language
DETAILS:
Lincoln College production of
Neil Simon's "Rumors." Ticket office opens reservations at 217-732-3155, ext. 280,
one week prior to the production, or get tickets at the box office
the day of the show.
(See
article.)
(See most recent
article.) (See homecoming
article.)
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln
College
WHEN:
7:30 pm
(Evening performances Wednesday-Saturday and a 2 pm matinee on Sunday)
Saturday, Nov. 9
Pancake breakfast
SPONSOR:
United Methodist Men
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
All you can eat. Sausage, pancakes and drink. Bulk sausage for sale.
Carryout and delivery available.
Call 737-6507 before Nov. 9 for delivery. Proceeds go for United
Methodist Men missions: church camps, Together for Lincoln and youth
mission trips.
Bake sale sponsored by United Methodist Women: cookies, pies and
cakes.
WHERE:
Lincoln First United Methodist Church, 302
Broadway, Zollars Hall
WHEN:
7-11 am
Electronics recycling collection
SPONSOR:
Habitat for
Humanity of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Habitat for Humanity warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
9 am-noon
Logan County Democrats meet
SPONSOR:
Logan County Democrats
WHO:
All Logan County Democrats welcome
DETAILS:
Open meeting. All Democratic precinct captains need to attend. There
will be no meeting in December due to the holiday season. Monthly
meetings will resume in January.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library, downstairs
WHEN:
10 am
Tour of Creekside Center
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Free tour of Creekside Outdoor Center for Environmental Education in
connection with Lincoln College Homecoming.
(See homecoming
article.)
WHERE:
Bus leaves from Lincoln Center parking lot.
WHEN:
10-11 am
Lincoln College women's alumni basketball game
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Former Lincoln College women’s basketball players versus the 2013
Lady Lynx.
(See homecoming
article.)
WHERE:
Jack D. Nutt Arena, Lincoln Center
WHEN:
11 am
Homecoming basketball game at Lincoln College
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Lincoln College men's team vs. Kirkwood Community College. Lynx fans
are asked to wear white.
(See homecoming
article.)
WHERE:
Jack D. Nutt Arena, Lincoln Center
WHEN:
2 pm
Christian Open Mic Night
SPONSOR:
Open Arms Christian Fellowship
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Christian artists -- musicians, stand-up comedy, poetry and more.
This is a great opportunity to display your talent or reach out to
others and invite them for a fun-filled night of laughter, praise
and worship, and fellowship. Desserts will be served throughout the
evening. Bring your family and friends.
WHERE:
311 Broadway
WHEN:
6-8 pm, following sign-ups at
5:30 pm
LC play: "Rumors"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Public, with viewer discretion due to mature language
DETAILS:
Lincoln College production of
Neil Simon's "Rumors." Ticket office opens reservations at 217-732-3155, ext. 280,
one week prior to the production, or get tickets at the box office
the day of the show.
(See
article.)
(See most recent
article.) (See homecoming
article.)
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln
College
WHEN:
7:30 pm
(Evening performances Wednesday-Saturday and a 2 pm matinee on Sunday)
Sunday, Nov. 10
LC play: "Rumors"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Public, with viewer discretion due to mature language
DETAILS:
Lincoln College production of
Neil Simon's "Rumors." Ticket office opens reservations at 217-732-3155, ext. 280,
one week prior to the production, or get tickets at the box office
the day of the show.
(See
article.)
(See most recent
article.) (See homecoming
article.)
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln
College
WHEN:
2 pm
Monday, Nov. 11
Quilt show
SPONSOR:
Quilters at Heart Quilt Guild
WHO:
Open to the community
DETAILS:
Quilt display for Quilts of Valor Foundation
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Castle Manor, 1550 Castle Manor Drive
WHEN:
9 am-5 pm
Veterans Day observance
SPONSOR:
Cronin Brothers Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Annual Lincoln community Veterans Day observance. Traditional ham
and beans will be served following the program.
WHERE:
Freedom Hall Events Center, home of VFW Post 1756, 915 Fifth St.
WHEN:
10:30 am
Tuesday, Nov. 12
Ward 2 leaf pickup
SPONSOR:
City of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Ward 2
WHEN:
Bags of leaves to be at the curb by 7 am
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:
Everyone is welcome to attend.
DETAILS:
Suggested topics: organization that is special to you; favorite
birthday memory; treasured gift from family; or a Thanksgiving
story. For more information, call 732-2723.
WHERE:
TV room at Meyer-Evans Student Center, Lincoln College
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 13
Breastfeeding support group
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
New mothers
DETAILS:
Breastfeeding support group
meets weekly. Participants 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, Nov. 14
Ward 3 leaf pickup
SPONSOR:
City of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Ward 3
WHEN:
Bags of leaves to be at the curb by 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
CICBC blood drive
SPONSOR:
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Atlanta
WHO:
Open
to the public
DETAILS:
Central Illinois Community Blood
Center blood drive.
For
more information or to sign up toll-free, call
1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253),
or schedule an appointment online using sponsor code 60005 at
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
Friday, Nov. 15
Atlanta dinner program
SPONSOR:
Atlanta Public Library and Museum
WHO:
By reservation
DETAILS:
"Through the Lens: The Photography of Mike Johnson." Free program.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Palms Grill Cafe, 110 SW Arch St., downtown Atlanta
WHEN:
5:30 pm dinner, 7 pm program
Jazz concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Jazz concert featuring the Lincoln College Jazz Big Band, Lab Jazz
Band, Saxophone Quartet and Jazz Quartet. Tickets available at the
LC box office, 217-732-3155, ext. 280, or at the ticket office on
the day of the concert.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing
Arts
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Saturday, Nov. 16
3rd Saturday Meal
SPONSOR:
Logan County Love
WHO:
Open to everyone
DETAILS:
Logan County Love will once again provide a free meal to anyone
wishing to join. If you are interested, please stop by and introduce
yourself as the group would love to see everyone in the community.
Come hungry and leave fulfilled. If you are unable to drive but
would like a meal, call the church, 217-732-6957, between 5 and 6
pm.
WHERE:
St. John UCC, corner of Seventh and Maple
WHEN:
5-6:30 pm
Monday, Nov. 18
Ward 4 leaf pickup
SPONSOR:
City of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Ward 4
WHEN:
Bags of leaves to be at the curb by 7 am
Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society annual meeting
SPONSOR:
Logan County
Genealogical & Historical Society
WHO:
Open to the public. Call in advance.
DETAILS:
Program by Illinois State Military Museum director.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Blue Dog Inn, 111 S. Sangamon
WHEN:
6 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 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 program
SPONSOR:
Area Agency on Aging for
Lincolnland with Senior Citizens of Logan
County
WHO:
Informal caregivers of older adults and grandparents raising
grandchildren
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Temporary Oasis location, 210 Seventh St.
WHEN:
Noon-1 pm
Public meeting on Lincoln Historic District
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Historic Preservation Commission
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
(See
meeting notice.)
WHERE:
Lincoln City Hall, upstairs council chambers.
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Ward 1 leaf pickup
SPONSOR:
City of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Ward 1
WHEN:
Bags of leaves to be at the curb by 7 am
Breastfeeding support group
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
New mothers
DETAILS:
Breastfeeding support group
meets weekly. Participants 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
Red Cross blood drive
SPONSOR:
American Red Cross
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District Sports Complex, 1400 Primm
Road
WHEN:
Noon-5 pm
Thursday, Nov. 21
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
Caregivers Together
SPONSOR:
The Christian Village
WHO:
Caregivers and their families
DETAILS:
(See introductory
article from May.) (See publicity.)
WHERE:
Christian Village Senior Apartments, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN:
1:30-3 pm
Schnitzel dinner
SPONSOR:
Lincoln FFA Alumni
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Schnitzel dinner includes sandwich, pickle, lettuce, onion and
chips. Drive-thru only. Purchase tickets from FFA Alumni and FFA
members.
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN:
4:30-6:30 pm
Ye Olde Madrigal Dinner
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Community
High School
Music Department
WHO:
Public, with tickets
DETAILS:
Dinner, dessert and performance
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Maple Club, 1458 Route 121
WHEN:
Doors open at 6 pm. Meal at 6:30 pm.
(Performances also on Friday evening and Sunday afternoon)
Family Reading Night
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO:
Families
DETAILS:
Wear your pajamas and come play board games or read with your
family. Call 732-5732 to register.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
6-7 pm
Bereavement support group
SPONSOR:
Memorial Home
Services Hospice
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Meetings are geared for adults. “Our support group will provide an
opportunity for people to be able to mutually share and support each
other,” said Bitsy Knepler, bereavement coordinator for Memorial
Home Services Hospice. “Those who have suffered a loss can discuss
their feelings, gain support from others in a similar situation and
know that they are not alone.” Meetings will be the third Thursday
of each month at the same time and place.
WHERE:
Steinfort Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive in Lincoln
WHEN:
6-8 pm
Friday, Nov. 22
Ward 2 leaf pickup
SPONSOR:
City of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Ward 2
WHEN:
Bags of leaves to be at the curb by 7 am
Christmas open house
SPONSOR:
Aper's Crafts
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Handcrafted items.
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
105 N. Peoria St., New Holland
WHEN:
8 am-7 pm
(Continued Saturday)
Ye Olde Madrigal Dinner
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Community
High School
Music Department
WHO:
Public, with tickets
DETAILS:
Dinner, dessert and performance
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Maple Club, 1458 Route 121
WHEN:
Doors open at 6 pm. Meal at 6:30 pm.
(Performances also on Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon)
Behind the Scenes program: Dudley Cocke
SPONSOR:
Atlanta Public Library
WHO:
Public, with tickets
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
North Greens Golf Course, 901 NE First St., Atlanta
WHEN:
6:30 pm reception, 7 pm program
Saturday, Nov. 23
Christmas open house
SPONSOR:
Aper's Crafts
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Handcrafted items.
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
105 N. Peoria St., New Holland
WHEN:
8 am-3 pm
(Continued from Friday)
Holiday Market
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Farmer's
Market
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Vendors will be on hand with fall produce, baked goods, handmade
crafts and direct-sale items.
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
American Legion Post 263, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN:
9 am- 2 pm
Lincoln statue fundraiser
SPONSOR:
West Lincoln-Broadwell School
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Art Institute, 112 S. McLean
WHEN:
10 am-2 pm
Lincoln College Dance Concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Tickets available at the LC box office on the day of the concert.
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing
Arts
WHEN:
7:30 pm
(Another performance Sunday afternoon)
Sunday, Nov. 24
Ye Olde Madrigal Dinner
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Community
High School
Music Department
WHO:
Public, with tickets
DETAILS:
Dessert and performance
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Maple Club, 1458 Route 121
WHEN:
Doors open at 2 pm. Event begins at 6:30 pm.
(Last of three performances)
Lincoln College Dance Concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Tickets available at the LC box office on the day of the concert.
WHERE:
Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing
Arts
WHEN:
2 pm
Thanksgiving meal
SPONSOR:
Open Arms Christian Fellowship
WHO:
Community
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
311 Broadway
WHEN:
4-7 pm
Monday, Nov. 25
Ward 3 leaf pickup
SPONSOR:
City of Lincoln
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Ward 3
WHEN:
Bags of leaves to be at the curb by 7 am
Tuesday, Nov. 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, Nov. 27
Square Talk
SPONSOR:
Main Street Lincoln and Jacy Group
WHO:
Business owners
DETAILS:
Topic: "Sales Targets & Measure the Effectiveness of Each Channel and
Sales Resource"
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Main Street Lincoln office, 101˝ S. Kickapoo St., Suite 13
WHEN:
11:30 am-1 pm
Community Thanksgiving service
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area Ministerial Association
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
The service is expected to last approximately an hour. This will be
an opportunity to start the holiday season off right by pausing to
give thanks for all that God has given us as a community.
WHERE:
LifePointe Church of God, 601 Pulaski St., in the
former Courier building downtown
WHEN:
7 pm
Saturday, Nov. 30
Pride of the Prairie
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Park District
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Annual folk art and craft show
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
1400 Primm Road
WHEN:
8 am-3 pm
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