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November 2013

Friday, Nov. 1

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

CICBC blood drive
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski High School
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. For more information or to sign up, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253) toll-free, or schedule an appointment online using sponsor code 60076 at www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor ID or a photo ID.
WHERE: 206 S. Spring, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 8 am-3 pm

Spaghetti dinner
SPONSOR: Kiwanis
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: 4-7 pm

Quarter auction
SPONSOR: Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Knights of Columbus, 217 Limit St.
WHEN: Doors open at 5:30 pm. Auction at 6:30 pm.

Haunted house
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://lincolnjaycees.com/haunted-house/
(See article.)
WHERE: 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN: 7-11 pm

Saturday, Nov. 2

Pancake and sausage breakfast
in Armington
SPONSOR: Armington Park District
WHO: Public
DETAILS: 37th annual breakfast. Freewill offering accepted, with proceeds going to support the programs of the Armington Park District.
Craft vendors will display their wares.
WHERE: Armington Park District Gymnasium, 402 S. Griffin St., Armington
WHEN: 6 am-noon

Pancake and sausage breakfast
in Lincoln
SPONSOR: Lincoln Junior High School
WHO: Open to the community
DETAILS: Golden fluffy pancakes and savory sausage breakfast served with fresh brewed coffee, milk or juice. Tickets can be purchased from an LJHS student or at the door. Free for children 5 and under. If you don't have time to come in and enjoy, you can still support LJHS by picking up a breakfast meal to go in the back alley drive-thru.
WHERE: Lincoln Junior High School, 208 Broadway
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Seminar: "A Woman's Guide to Money Matters"
SPONSOR: Edward Jones
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Alumni Room, Lincoln College student center
WHEN: 9 am-1 pm

Haunted house
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://lincolnjaycees.com/haunted-house/
(See article.)
WHERE: 325 S. Chicago St.
WHEN: 7-11 pm

Sunday, Nov. 3

Fall brunch
SPONSOR: Middletown Presbyterian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Menu will be bacon, ham, sausage, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, ham and beans and cornbread, sausage gravy and biscuits, breakfast pizza, coffeecakes, cheese tray, and drinks. All you can eat.
WHERE: Middletown Presbyterian Church
WHEN: 10 am-1 pm

Turkey dinner
in Lincoln
SPONSOR: Zonta Club of Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Community High School, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 11 am-1:30 pm

Turkey dinner
in Latham
SPONSOR: Latham United Methodist Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: The meal includes turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, a roll, salad bar and dessert. The money will be used for mission work and church repairs. There is a lift for those who cannot make the stairs. For more information, the phone number is 217-674-3749.
WHERE: 241 Walnut St., Latham
WHEN: 11 am-1 pm

Book and bake sale
SPONSOR: KCB Library Museum
WHO: Community is invited
DETAILS: Come browse the KCB Library Museum book and bake sale after you have enjoyed brunch at the Presbyterian Church. Special baked goods requests may be made by calling any KCB member or leave a message at 445-2050.
WHERE: 101 S. Clinton, Middletown
WHEN: 11 am-2 pm

Dinner and dance for veterans
SPONSOR: St. John United Church of Christ Youth Group
WHO: Veterans who deployed from Logan County or are now residing in the county
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: 5-7:30 pm

Monday, Nov. 4

Landscape waste pickup in Mount Pulaski
SPONSOR: City of Mount Pulaski
WHO: Mount Pulaski residents
DETAILS: (See article.) (See city notice.)
WHERE: Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 7 am

Red Cross blood drive
SPONSOR: American Red Cross
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian University, Route 10
WHEN: 10 am-3 pm

CICBC blood drive
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
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 60057 at www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor ID or a photo ID.
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

Ready Readers Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 5-7
DETAILS: Mondays through Nov. 4. Preregistration is needed for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Habitat night at Culver's
SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Habitat receives 10 percent of the food sales at Culver's from 5 to 8 pm.
WHERE: Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Tuesday, Nov. 5

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

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

Little Listener Lapsit Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 6 months through 2 years old
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 6. Preregistration is needed for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies Story Time
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 3 and 4; also age 5 if not enrolled in kindergarten
DETAILS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 6. Preregistration is needed for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Wednesday, Nov. 6

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

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.
WHERE: Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln College
WHEN: 7:30 pm
(Evening performances through Saturday and a 2 pm matinee on Sunday)

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

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

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: http://www.habitatlogan.org/Events.html
WHERE: Habitat for Humanity warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Evening of Christian performers
SPONSOR: Open Arms Christian Fellowship
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Christian singers, poets, comedians, etc. Come prepared to be blessed and to bless others
WHERE: 311 Broadway
WHEN: 5:30-8 pm

Sunday, Nov. 10

Monday, Nov. 11

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

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

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

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.
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

Tuesday, Nov. 19

Public meeting on Lincoln Historic District
SPONSOR: Lincoln Historic Preservation Commission
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
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

Thursday, Nov. 21

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

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

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.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 6-7 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

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

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

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

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

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