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April 2014

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

Culver's night for Dominican Republic mission trip
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian Church
WHO: All are welcome
DETAILS: Fundraiser for Lincoln Christian Church high school mission trip. At the Lincoln Culver's, 10 percent of all proceeds from 5 to 8 pm will go to help send the group to the Dominican Republic. Eat in, take home or drive-thru. Invite your friends, family, teachers and co-workers for this fundraiser.
WHERE: Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Community Action board meeting
SPONSOR: Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
DETAILS: (See announcement.)
WHERE: 1800 Fifth St.
WHEN: 7 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

Lincoln College alumni awards program
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Open to the public by reservation
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Center at Lincoln College
WHEN: Cocktail reception at 5 pm, dinner at 6 pm, followed by awards program

Count Basie Orchestra
SPONSOR: Arlee Theater
WHO: Public
DETAILS: The legendary Count Basie Orchestra live in concert with guest vocalist Patti Deener. Tickets at the Arlee, City Hall in Mason City, or call 217-691-7229. More Arlee info at 217-482-9999.
(See article.)
WHERE: Arlee Theater, 139 S. Main St., Mason City
WHEN: 7 pm

Lincoln College jazz concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Meyer Theatre, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 7:30 pm
(Another concert Saturday night)

Friday-Saturday, April 25-26

Lincoln College Alumni Reunion
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: All Lincoln College alumni and friends welcome
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College campus
WHEN: (See schedule.)

Saturday, April 26

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

RobinStrong 5K Walk/Run
SPONSOR: Family and friends
WHO: Registered participants
DETAILS: (See publicity.) (Register)
WHERE: Kickapoo Creek Park
WHEN: Registration at 8 am; race at 9 am

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

Quilt show
SPONSORS: Castle Manor and Quilters At Heart Quilt Guild
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Annual quilt show. Over 40 quilts on display. Vote for your favorite quilt. Door prizes. 
WHERE: 1550 Castle Manor Drive
WHEN: 9 am-3 pm

Lincoln Heritage Museum reopening
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.) (See latest article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College, Lincoln Center
WHEN: 10 am

Wildflower Nature Walks
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public, by registration
DETAILS: (See article.) (See latest 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

Benefit for Robin Ingram
SPONSOR: Family and friends
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: Pulled pork dinner, bake sale and DJ starting at 11 am; bags tournament at 11:15 am; silent auction at 11:30 am; mouse races at 1 pm; live auction at 4 pm

Lincoln College jazz concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Meyer Theatre, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Sunday, April 27

Highway cleanup
SPONSOR: Salt Creek A.B.A.T.E.
WHO: Salt Creek Chapter
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Meet at empty lot by bowling alley
WHEN: 8 am

"Breakfast with the Stags"
SPONSOR: Hartem Athletic Boosters Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Emden Grade School
WHEN: 10 am-12:30 pm

"Blessing of Bikes"
WHO: Motorcyclists
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Zero Tolerance, 421 N. Chicago
WHEN: 1 pm

Mount Pulaski VFW 45th anniversary
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Veterans of Foreign Wars Scroggin-Gee Post 777
WHO: Current and former VFW members and families, past commanders and families, and families and loved ones of the charter members are invited.
DETAILS: Guest speaker: Madison Haley, 2014 Illinois VFW and National VFW Voice of Democracy winner
(See article.)
WHERE: Mount Pulaski VFW Hall
WHEN: 2-4 pm

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

Open house at Zion Lutheran School
SPONSOR: Zion Lutheran School, Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 1600 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 6:30-8 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

Logan County Herb Guild
SPONSOR: Logan County Herb Guild
WHO: Members and guests
DETAILS: Program: "Marvelous Milkweeds"
WHERE: Faith Lutheran Church, 2320 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: 7 pm

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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