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August 2014

Monday, Aug. 4

CICBC Blood Drive
HOSTED BY: Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For more information or to make an appointment please call the Central Illinois Community Blood Center at 217-241-7550
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2202 N Kickapoo, Lincoln
WHEN: Noon to 6 p.m.

Habitat night at Culver's
HOSTED BY: 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, Aug. 5

Blood pressure screenings
HOSTED BY: 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, Aug. 6

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

Breastfeeding support group
HOSTED BY: 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

Lincoln Farmer's Market
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 2:30-5:30 pm

Thursday, Aug. 7 & Friday Aug. 8

Free bread distribution
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Southern Baptist Church
WHO: Everyone
DETAILS: We give away free bread to anyone who walks in the door, no one is turned away.
WHERE: 777 Feldman Drive, Lincoln
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days

Thursday, Aug. 7

Mount Pulaski Rotary lunch
HOSTED BY: 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

Saturday, Aug. 9

Lincoln Farmer's Market
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 7 am-noon

LARC Saturday morning run
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Area Running Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Membership to LARC is not required. If you want to come run with a group, please join us!
WHERE: Lincoln Park District
WHEN: 7:45 a.m.

CICBC Blood Drive
HOSTED BY: Atlanta Rotary Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For more information or to make an appointment please call the Central Illinois Community Blood Center at 217-241-7550
WHERE: Atlanta Public Library, 100 S.E. Race Street
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Electronics recycling collection
HOSTED BY: 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
HOSTED BY: 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

Chamber Volunteer Recruitment Party
HOSTED BY: Lincoln/Logan county Chamber of Commerce
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See article
WHERE: Wal-Mart, 825 Malerich Drive, Lincoln
WHEN: 11 a.m.

Sunday, Aug. 10

Met Singer at First Presbyterian Church
HOSTED BY: First Presbyterian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Close up
WHERE: Corner of Pekin and Ottawa streets
WHEN: 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 12

Wednesday, Aug. 13

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

Lincoln Farmer's Market
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 2:30-5:30 pm

Thursday, Aug. 14

Grief support group
HOSTED BY: 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

Friday, Aug. 15

Diabetes support group
HOSTED BY: 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

Saturday, Aug. 16

Lincoln Farmer's Market
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Monday, Aug. 18

CICBC Blood Drive
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For more information or to make an appointment please call the Central Illinois Community Blood Center at 217-241-7550
WHERE: ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive, Lincoln
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 19

Wednesday, Aug. 20

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

Lincoln Farmer's Market
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 2:30-5:30 pm

Railsplitter Coin Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Railsplitter Coin Club
WHO: Open to everyone
DETAILS: Monthly meeting on the third Wednesday of each month
WHERE: Friendship Manor, meeting room
Entry to the meeting room is through the side door of the visitor parking lot.
WHEN: 7-9 pm

Thursday, Aug. 21

Caregivers Together
HOSTED BY: 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-Sunday, Aug. 22-24

Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
HOSTED BY: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://lincolnillinois.com/events/art-and-balloon-festival/
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln and Logan County Airport

Saturday, Aug. 23

Lincoln Farmer's Market
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 7 am-noon

3rd Annual ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease Awareness 5K
HOSTED BY: Stag-R-Inn
WHO: Public
DETAILS: see Close up
WHERE:
WHEN:

Monday, Aug. 25

CICBC Blood Drive
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Kiwanis
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For more information or to make an appointment please call the Central Illinois Community Blood Center at 217-241-7550
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2202 N Kickapoo, Lincoln
WHEN: Noon to 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 26

Wednesday, Aug. 27

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

Lincoln Farmer's Market
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 2:30-5:30 pm

Thursday, Aug. 28

Saturday, Aug. 30

Lincoln Farmer's Market
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Fifth Saturday Opry
HOSTED BY: Eagle's Lodge
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Classic Country music show featuring central Illinois musicians! Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm, tickets are $10. Concessions available, 50/50 Drawing, FREE Popcorn!
WHERE: 1621 N. Kickapoo, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m.

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