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July 2014

Tuesday, July 1

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

Elks orthopedic clinic
SPONSOR: Lincoln Elks, Illinois Elks and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public, by appointment only
DETAILS: Dr. Olysav, an orthopedic surgeon with Springfield Clinic, will conduct the clinic. The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development. Children can be seen at the clinic if they have an uncorrectable deformity; back, knee, leg or ankle pain; or a back curvature. No medical referral is necessary for the clinic; however, physicians are welcome to refer patients to the clinic for a specific reason or second opinion. School nurses are also welcome to refer children and families to the clinic. To make an appointment for the clinic, call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 1-800-272-0074 anytime between 9 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday. There are no charges for any services performed at the clinic.
(See article.)
WHERE: ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive, Lincoln
WHEN: 1-3 pm

Wednesday, July 2

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, July 3

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

Monday, July 7

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, July 8

Wednesday, July 9

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

Thursday, July 10

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

Saturday, July 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

Glass recycling collection
SPONSOR: Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Woman's Club and Verallia Saint-Gobain Containers
WHO: Open to public
DETAILS: Only container glass (originally held a food or beverage item) will be accepted. Clear glass as well as amber, green and blue will be accepted. Unacceptable items include ceramics, dishware, light bulbs, linear fluorescent lights, window glass and mirrors. Glass preparation: Rinse all containers thoroughly. Remove ALL metal and plastic lids and rings from the container. Labels may be left on the containers. The glass recycling program reserves the right to refuse any glass that does not meet preparation guidelines. FOR SAFETY REASONS, NO BROKEN GLASS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Collection will be canceled in case of inclement weather. The Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency DOES NOT accept glass at any of its collection sites.
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds, main entrance
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Monday-Wednesday, July 14-16

Lady Railer Junior High Volleyball Camp
SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: Girls entering pre-K through eighth grade
DETAILS: (See brochure.)
WHERE: LCHS, 1000 Railer Way
WHEN: 9-10 am for pre-K to fourth grade; 10 am-1 pm for fifth to eighth grade

Monday, July 14

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, July 15

Program on Alzheimer's: "Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters"
SPONSOR: Alzheimer's Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: The warning signs of Alzheimer's disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it's time to learn the facts. Early detection gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. Attend this training to learn the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease. We'll separate the myth from the reality and address commonly held fears about Alzheimer's in America. Hear from people who have the disease and find out how to recognize the signs in yourself and others. To register, contact 217-605-5008.
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 200 Stahlhut Drive, Steinfort A/B
WHEN: 3-4 pm

Wednesday, July 16

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

Thursday, July 17

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

Friday, July 18

Diabetes support group
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: People with diabetes and their support system
DETAILS: Diabetes support group meets monthly on the third Friday. Free educational session. Participants have the opportunity to share stories and ask questions of a certified diabetes educator. More information available at www.almh.org.
WHERE: Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 11 am-noon

Tuesday, July 22

Wednesday, July 23

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

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, July 24

Friday-Saturday, July 25-26

Relay For Life of Logan County
SPONSOR: Relay For Life of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: www.relayforlife.org/loganil
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College
WHEN: 6 pm Friday to 6 am Saturday

July 27-Aug. 3

Logan County Fair
SPONSOR: Logan County Fair Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.logancountyfairil.com/
(See article on Aug. 2 show: Thomas Rhett, with opening by Brushville)
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds

Tuesday, July 29

Wednesday, July 30

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

Thursday, July 31

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