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November 2013
 Saturday, Nov. 16
Holiday bazaar
SPONSOR:
Chester-East Lincoln Community Club
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Holiday bazaar at Chester-East Lincoln School. Over 40 vendors and
crafters; product raffles; bake sale; children's activity room.
Proceeds go toward supporting students and staff at CEL.
WHERE:
1300 1500th St.
WHEN:
9 am-1 pm
Open house at Lincoln Park District's Fit Zone
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Park District
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Free fitness assessments and mini fitness classes. Free body fat
tests, 11 am-1 pm.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
1400 Primm Road
WHEN:
10 am-2 pm
Senior Feast
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Jaycees
WHO:
Senior citizens age 65 and up, by reservation
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo St.
WHEN:
11 am-1 pm
Veterans' benefit and spaghetti dinner
SPONSOR:
Fraternal Order of Eagles 2708
WHO:
Open to the public
DETAILS:
Fourth annual veterans' benefit and spaghetti dinner. Dinner ticket
price includes garlic bread, salad, dessert and drink. Carryout and
delivery available. All proceeds go to veterans' organizations.
WHERE:
Eagles Lodge, 1621 N. Kickapoo St.
WHEN:
Serving 11 am-7 pm. Shuffleboard and bags tournament start at noon.
Auction starts at 7 pm.
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
Sunday, Nov. 17
Chestnut tour of homes
SPONSOR:
Chestnut Geographical Center of Illinois
WHO:
Public, with tickets
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Four homes in Chestnut area
WHEN:
4-7 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
CICBC blood drive
HOST:
Elkhart Christian Church
WHO:
Open
to the public
DETAILS:
Central Illinois Community Blood
Center blood drive.
For
your convenience, call Alexis to sign up at 241-7545, call toll-free
1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253)
or schedule an appointment online using sponsor code 60017 at
www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome.
Bring
donor ID or a photo ID.
WHERE:
CICBC donor bus at Elkhart Christian Church, 113 S. Gillett, Elkhart
WHEN:
3-6 pm
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
Cancer support group dinner meeting
SPONSOR:
Logan County Breast Cancer Support
WHO:
Survivors of all types of cancer, and anyone who loves them
DETAILS:
Monthly dinner meeting. Come for good food and great company. A
recent study shows that cancer patients who participate in a support
group do better.
WHERE:
Steak 'n Shake
WHEN:
6-7:30 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
Herb Guild potluck
SPONSOR:
Logan County Herb Guild
WHO:
Members
DETAILS:
Christmas potluck and gift exchange
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Faith Lutheran Church, 2320 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 20-Wednesday,
Nov. 27
"Wall of Unreached Peoples"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian
Church
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian
Church, 204 N. McLean
WHEN:
(See
article.)
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.
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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)
Vendors at Christmas on
Vinegar Hill
SPONSOR:
PASE organization, People Acting for Students and Education
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Mount Pulaski Grade School
WHEN:
8 am-5 pm
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
Christmas in Greenview
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Christmas shopping in and around the town of Greenview.
WHERE:
12 locations and 30-plus vendors. Maps will be available at area
Casey's.
WHEN:
9 am-2 pm
"Wall of Unreached Peoples"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian
Church
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Open time for prayer
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian
Church, 204 N. McLean
WHEN:
9 am-6 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
"Wall of Unreached Peoples"
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Christian
Church
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Open time for prayer
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian
Church, 204 N. McLean
WHEN:
8 am-6 pm
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, 101½ 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 juried show with folk art and crafts.
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
1400 Primm Road
WHEN:
8 am-3 pm
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