Electronics recycling, 'Date With a Book,' Dr. Dan's class, Logan Democrats, Red Cross blood drive, HSLC garage sale

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[April 09, 2014]  Monthly electronics recycling Saturday

Habitat for Humanity of Logan County will have its monthly electronics recycling collection on Saturday, April 12, at the Habitat for Humanity warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road, from 9 a.m. to noon. The collection is offered free of charge to the public.

The Logan County Habitat affiliate continues to collect televisions for recycling.

Additionally, the following items will be accepted:

• Computer equipment, including laptop and desktop personal computers, hard drives, monitors, keyboards, printers, scanners, cords and cables, and CD-ROM, DVD, zip and tape drives.

• Entertainment equipment, including TVs, radios, stereo and game systems, game controls, VCR and DVD players, and cameras.

• Small business equipment, including phones, copiers, typewriters, fax machines and calculators.

• Small household and countertop appliances will also be accepted, as well as aluminum, copper, brass and stainless steel items.

Electronic equipment is not to be left at the site and is not collected outside the hours of the collection.

Information on the electronics recycling program is available through Habitat for Humanity of Logan County by contacting the office at 217-732-6412 or by visiting www.habitatlogan.org.

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Go on a blind date with a book at the Lincoln Public Library

The Lincoln Public Library District's "Blind Date With a Book Contest" runs throughout the month of April.

1. Read the clues on the specially wrapped books in the Annex and choose the book that interests you.

2. Check out the book at the circulation desk.

3. Tear off a piece of the wrapper and enter your name in the drawing for the Prairie Years gift certificate.

4. Unwrap the book at home and enjoy!

The drawing will take place on May 1. The only books eligible to read for the contest are those specially wrapped with clues on the outside.

For more information, visit the library or call 732-8878.

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Dr. Dan's health classes canceled until further notice

Until further notice, Dr. Dan Freesmeier has canceled his health classes that have met at Faith Lutheran Church in Lincoln on the first Monday night of the month.

The hope is that he will resume his informative classes in September.

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Logan Democrats to meet April 12

The Logan County Democrats will meet on Saturday, April 12, at 10 a.m. in the downstairs meeting room at the Lincoln Public Library.

The Logan County Democrats are sponsoring a raffle for a 50-inch RCA TV with HDTV and LED. Tickets are $5 each. The drawing will be at the Logan County Fair in August. For more information or tickets, contact Rebecca Drake, chair, at 217-796-3519.

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Lincoln College to host Red Cross blood drive April 15

PEORIA — Potentially lifesaving blood donations can only come from generous volunteers. This April, during National Volunteer Month, the American Red Cross invites eligible donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and help meet the constant need for donated blood.

Approximately 5,600 times a day someone receives blood donated through the Red Cross. While all types are needed, donors with type O-positive or negative, B-negative, and A-negative are especially encouraged to give.

Visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to learn more and schedule an appointment.

Upcoming blood donation opportunity in Logan County:

• April 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Lincoln College, 300 Keokuk

How to donate blood

Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

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HSLC seeks donations for annual garage sale

The Humane Society of Logan County will have its fundraising garage sale this year on June 13, 14 and 15, in conjunction with the Logan County Route 66 Garage Sale. The Humane Society's sale will again be at the Logan County Fairgrounds.

A wide variety of items will be available, including home décor, books, toys, furniture, sporting goods, clothing, shoes, belts, purses and much more. Food will also be available.

Spring cleaning time? Make extra space at home and help Logan County animals too.

Donations of clean, gently used items may be dropped off each Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning May 7. Please enter through south gate. Electronics cannot be accepted.

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