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April 2014


Saturday, April 5

Open house at Colaw House, Atlanta
SPONSOR: Atlanta Betterment Fund
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.) (See latest article.) (Album)
WHERE: 204 NW Vine St. in Atlanta
WHEN: 10 am-2 pm

Trivia Night
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Zion Lutheran School Parent Teacher League
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Up to 10 people per table. Mulligans (free answers) will be available for sale as well as bonus games (Heads or Tails and Dead or Alive). Cash prizes for the top three teams. Call 217-792-5715 or email ajdoherty1980@gmail.com to reserve your table. Cash bar available and bring your own snacks. There will also be a basket raffle. All proceeds from this event will go toward the Zion playground.
WHERE: American Legion in Mount Pulaski
WHEN: Doors open at 6 pm; trivia starts at 7 pm

Open Arms anniversary celebration
SPONSOR: Open Arms Christian Fellowship
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: 311 Broadway
WHEN: 7 pm
(Continues Sunday)

Sunday, April 6

Open Arms anniversary celebration
SPONSOR: Open Arms Christian Fellowship
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: 311 Broadway
WHEN: 10 am and 7 pm

Soup meal
SPONSOR: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: 1140 N. State
WHEN: 11 am-1 pm

Substance-free bowling party
SPONSOR: Healthy Communities Partnership
WHO: Families
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Logan Lanes
WHEN: 11 am-2 pm

Spring dinner
SPONSOR: Latham United Methodist Church members
WHO: Public
DETAILS: The meal will consist of beef or chicken and noodles, salad bar, dessert, a vegetable, a roll, and a drink. It will be served from 11 am until 1 pm. Everyone is invited. Tickets can be purchased at the door, with discount rates for children under age 11. There is a lift at the church, so don't let the steps stop you Carryouts are available. For more information, call 217-674-3749.
WHERE: 241 Walnut St., Latham
WHEN: 11 am-2 pm

Monday, April 7

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Lincoln Woman's Club
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. For more information or to make an appointment, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253) or sign up through www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor ID or a photo ID. 
(See article.)

WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

Ready Readers
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Children ages 5-7
DETAILS: Story time for registered participants. Last session.
WHERE: Lincoln Public 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

Public hearing
SPONSOR: City of Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Public hearing on taxicab license request by Alpha & Omega Transit.
(See notice.)
WHERE: City Hall, council chambers
WHEN: 7 pm

Tuesday, April 8

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
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Story time for registered participants.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: 3- and 4-year-olds; also 5-year-olds not in kindergarten
DETAILS: Story time for registered participants.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Free children's orthopedic assessment clinic
SPONSOR: Lincoln Elks 914 Lodge, in cooperation with Illinois Elks Children's Care Corp. and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: (See article.)
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHEN: By appointment, 1-3 pm

Lincoln Writer's Club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Writer's Club
WHO: Public invited
DETAILS: Speaker: Paul Boatman, chaplain of Safe Haven Hospice
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College, Alumni Room in student center
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Zion Lutheran School Early Childhood Roundup
SPONSOR: Zion Lutheran School, Lincoln
WHO: Families of children ages 2-5. All are welcome.
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: 1600 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 6:30-7:30 pm

Wednesday, April 9

Little Listener Lapsit
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS: Story time for registered participants.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Book Buddies
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: 3- and 4-year-olds; also 5-year-olds not in kindergarten
DETAILS: Story time for registered participants.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 am

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon

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

Prayer in the Park
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Join others from the area to pray for local government, school system, businesses, churches and families
WHERE: At bandstand in Latham Park
In case of rain or temperatures under 50 degrees, meet in the County Board Room in the Logan County Courthouse.
WHEN: Noon

Lincoln College play: "Talking With..."
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public (audience discretion advised)
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College, Hostick Theatre
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Thursday, April 10

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Logan County Department of Public Health
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. For more information or to make an appointment, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253) or sign up through www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor ID or a photo ID. 
(See article.)

WHERE: Logan County Department of Public Health, 109 Third St.
WHEN: 10 am-2 pm

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

Social media help session
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce and Young Professionals Network of Logan County
WHO: Senior citizens
DETAILS: More than 14.8 million users are represented on social media and 11 percent are seniors. Studies show that most seniors join social media to connect with family and old friends, share photos, social gaming, and for staying connected with community news and events. Let the Young Professionals Network of Logan County help you better connect and understand social media. Refreshments will be provided and a chance to win a Wal-Mart gift card.
WHERE: Castle Manor, 1550 Castle Manor Drive
WHEN: 1:30-2:30 pm

Art and craft class
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO: Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS: Registration required one week prior to each class for accurate planning. Call 732-5732. Last session in series.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 pm

Grief support group
SPONSOR: Memorial Home Services Hospice
WHO: Those who have experienced a loss.
DETAILS: Losing a loved one is difficult. Dealing with feelings of grief and sorrow can be overwhelming in the midst of a loss. Our grief support group offers a private setting for individuals to share, discuss feelings, receive support and offer comfort to others who have shared a similar experience. Attendance is free and open to the public. No appointment or sign-up is necessary. All are welcome to come, share and receive support.
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 5-6:30 pm

Lincoln College play: "Talking With..."
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public (audience discretion advised)
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College, Hostick Theatre
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Friday, April 11

Fish fry dinner
SPONSOR: Knights of Columbus
WHO: Public
DETAILS: K of C Lenten fish fry dinners every Friday until April 18. Choice of catfish or walleye served with baked potato, french fries, baked beans, coleslaw, and bread and butter.
WHERE: K of C ballroom, 217 Limit St.
WHEN: 5:30-7 pm

Lincoln College play: "Talking With..."
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public (audience discretion advised)
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College, Hostick Theatre
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Saturday, April 12

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

Running with the Mustangs 5K run/walk
SPONSOR: NH-M Community Supports Education
WHO: Public
DETAILS: NH-M CSE is hosting the second Running with the Mustangs 5K run/walk and children's fun run.
To participate, register at https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=9958.
(See publicity.)
WHERE: New Holland-Middletown School, Middletown
WHEN: 9 am

Wildflower Nature Walks
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public, by registration
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Depart from Gov. Oglesby Street, downtown Elkhart, for walk on Elkhart Hill.
WHEN: 10 am and 2 pm

Meeting of Logan County Democrats
SPONSOR: Logan County Democrats
WHO: Logan County Democrats
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library, downstairs meeting room
WHEN: 10 am

Rib-eye and pork sandwich sale
Bake sale
SPONSOR: Walk MS - Lincoln
WHO: Everyone is invited
DETAILS: Proceeds will benefit the MS Walk on Sunday, May 4, at Kickapoo Creek Park.
WHERE: IGA parking lot
WHEN: 11 am-3 pm

Lincoln College play: "Talking With..."
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public (audience discretion advised)
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College, Hostick Theatre
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, April 13

Fish fry
SPONSOR: Chestnut Fire and EMS
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Annual fish fry. Tickets available at the door with discount rates for children ages 4-12, and kids 3 and under eat free.
WHERE: Chestnut Firehouse
WHEN: 11 am-1:30 pm

Lincoln College play: "Talking With..."
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public (audience discretion advised)
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College, Hostick Theatre
WHEN: 2 pm

Monday, April 14

Lincoln Low Vision Support Group meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Low Vision Support Group meets
WHO: Those attending are welcome to bring guests.
DETAILS: Speaker: Krystal Connolly with the Illinois Assistive Technology program. For more information, contact Sandy at 732-6528.
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean
Enter through the north door, under the canopy.

WHEN: 1-2 pm

Tuesday, April 15

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

Red Cross blood drive
SPONSOR: American Red Cross
WHO: Public
DETAILS: To make an appointment or for more information, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit http://www.redcrossblood.org/.
(See article.)

WHERE: Lincoln College, 300 Keokuk
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

Lunch and Learn
SPONSOR: Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland in cooperation with Senior Citizens of Logan County
WHO: Caregivers
DETAILS: Presentation: "46 Decisions You Need to Know When a Loved One Dies."
(See article.)
WHERE: St. John United Church, the temporary location of the Oasis Senior Center, 210 Seventh St.
WHEN: Noon-1 pm

Family Bedtime Story Hour
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Families
DETAILS: Wear your PJs and bring your favorite stuffed friend. Enjoy bedtime stories and a simple craft. To provide for proper planning, call 732-5732 to register.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 6-7 pm

Wednesday, April 16

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon

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, April 17

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 last year.) (See publicity.)
WHERE: Christian Village Senior Apartments, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN: 1:30-3 pm

Presentation on shoulder and knee problems and treatment
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital and Orthopedics of Central Illinois
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Topic: “Management of Shoulder and Knee Problems”
Watch for related article Monday in LDN.
RSVP by calling ALMH at 217-605-5008.
WHERE: ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive, Steinfort A/B
WHEN: 6-7 pm

Friday, April 18

Fish fry dinner
SPONSOR: Knights of Columbus
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Last K of C Lenten fish fry dinner. Choice of catfish or walleye served with baked potato, french fries, baked beans, coleslaw, and bread and butter.
WHERE: K of C ballroom, 217 Limit St.
WHEN: 5:30-7 pm

Saturday, April 19

Wildflower Nature Walks
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public, by registration
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Depart from Gov. Oglesby Street, downtown Elkhart, for walk on Elkhart Hill.
WHEN: 10 am and 2 pm

Tuesday, April 22

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, April 23

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon

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

Victim Impact Panel
SPONSOR: Healthy Communities Partnership
WHO: Anyone
DETAILS: The Victim Impact Panel is a program for offenders of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The panels are a nonconfrontational presentation given by victims of DUI crashes who speak about the impact the DUI crash has had on their lives. The panel presents an often unheard perspective to DUI offenders. Judges often include the requirement to attend a VIP as part of a sentence, in the hopes that offenders will benefit from learning firsthand about the trauma, physical pain, emotional suffering and devastation, financial loss, anger and frustration that DUI victims and family members commonly experience. See more at  http://www.madd.org/. Cost is $10 cash or money order required, with 100 percent of the profits supporting the Safe Ride program.
WHERE: Lincoln Park District, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 5:30 pm

Thursday, April 24

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive. For more information or to make an appointment, call 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253) or sign up through www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome. Bring donor ID or a photo ID. 
WHERE: ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 11 am-4 pm

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

Friday, April 25

Kelly Miller Circus
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Community Pride Fund
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Mount Pulaski
WHEN: Shows at 4:30 and 7:30 pm

Saturday, April 26

Bird Watcher Walks
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public, by registration
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Depart from Gov. Oglesby Street, downtown Elkhart, for walk on Elkhart Hill.
WHEN: 6 am and 4 pm

Recycling collection of waste oil and vehicle batteries
SPONSOR: Charron's Auto Repair
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 929 S. Kickapoo
WHEN: 9-noon

Wildflower Nature Walks
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public, by registration
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Depart from Gov. Oglesby Street, downtown Elkhart, for walk on Elkhart Hill.
WHEN: 10 am and 2 pm

Spring for Tea
SPONSOR: Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO: By advance ticket purchase in the Lincoln Christian Church office
DETAILS:
(See article.) (See latest article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean
WHEN: Doors open at 10:45 am; tea served at 11:30 am

Monday, April 28

Relay For Life meetings
SPONSOR: Relay For Life of Logan County
WHO: Committee and team members
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church
WHEN: Committee meeting at 6 pm, team meeting at 7 pm

Tuesday, April 29

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, April 30

Christian Women's Conference
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Women, by registration
DETAILS: Theme: "Fear Not Tomorrow... God Is Already There"
Program features Dr. Ruth Graham and Gwen Smith
https://www.lincolnchristian.edu/news-and-events/christian-women/
WHERE: Earl C Hargrove Chapel Auditorium, Lincoln Christian University
WHEN: 9 am-4 pm

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon

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

 

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