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April 2014
 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.) (See another
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”
RSVP by calling ALMH at 217-605-5008.
(See
article.)
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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