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July 2014

Tuesday, July 1

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

Free Concussion Screening
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation
WHO: All youth athletes, ages 10 & up
REQUIRED FOR ALL INCOMING FRESHMEN ATHLETES
DETAILS: The ImPACT program is a research-based, scientifically proven method of concussion management. The computerized baseline test is facilitated by an Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Trained Athletic Trainer. (See Flyer)
WHERE: Lincoln Junior High School, Computer Lab, 208 Broadway, Lincoln
WHEN: 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Book buddies Story Time
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 3 to 4.
DETAILS: Enjoy stories, and book-related activities and crafts. Registration is required for proper planning. Please call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Little Listeners Lapsit Story Time
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 6 mos. to 2 yrs.
DETAILS: Enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and more. Registration is required for proper planning. Please call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Elks orthopedic clinic
HOSTED BY: 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

Ready Readers Story Time
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 5 to 7
DETAILS: Enjoy stories, and book-related activities and crafts. Registration is required for proper planning. Please call 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 2 p.m.

Wednesday, July 2

CICBC Blood Drive
HOSTED BY: Town & Country Bank
WHO: Public
DETAILS: As a Thank-you all donors will receive a free Summer Holiday Tee-shirt.
For your convenience, please call the blood center toll-free to sign up at 1-866-GIVE-BLD or schedule an appointment online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org
WHERE: 303 Pulaski Street, Lincoln
WHEN: Noon - 3 p.m.

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

Hot Topics for Seniors session four
HOSTED BY: Young Professionals of Logan County
WHO: Senior Citizens
DETAILS: Join the Young Professionals of Logan County as they conclude their “Hot Topics for Seniors” summer seminar series. The final topic of these “quality of life” seminars will be Burial Planning Process presented by Don Peasley of Peasley Funeral Home.
WHERE: Castle Manor, 1550 Castle Manor Drive, Lincoln: Logan County Room, First Floor
WHEN: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

ALMH Diabetic Class
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public/registration required
DETAILS: If you’re diabetic and looking to lead a healthier lifestyle, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital is offering a popular class that is covered by insurance. There are two sessions available. Each session includes four, two-hour classes. Classes will meet through July 23. (See article)
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Baldridge Education Room
WHEN: 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.

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, July 3

State Bank of Lincoln Customer Appreciation Day
HOSTED BY: State Bank of Lincoln
WHO: All our customers
DETAILS: See publicity
WHERE: State Bank West, 818 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mount Pulaski Rotary lunch
HOSTED BY: Mount Pulaski Rotary Club
WHO: Approved, dues-paying members
DETAILS: Weekly lunch
(More information)
WHERE: TBA
WHEN: Noon-1 pm

Arts & Crafts at the library
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 8 to 12
DETAILS: Enjoy creating cool crafts, each week a different project. Registration is required for adequate planning and is on a week-by-week basis. Please call 732-5732 for details.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 2 p.m.

Friday, July 4 & Saturday, July 5

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

Friday, July 4

4th of July Cookout at St. Clara's
HOSTED BY: St. Clara's Manor
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Cookout, Car Show, Yard Sale, Bake Sale, Live music
WHERE: 200 Fifth Street
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Mount Pulaski 4th of July events
HOSTED BY: City of Mount Pulaski
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Close up
WHERE: Various locations
WHEN: All Day

Saturday, July 5

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.

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

Sunday, July 6

LAMS concert in the park
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Publicity See also Woman's Club Ice Cream Social
WHERE: Latham Park Bandstand
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Monday, July 7

CICBC Blood Drive
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
WHO: Public
DETAILS: As a Thank-you all donors will receive a free Summer Holiday Tee-shirt.
For your convenience, please call the blood center toll-free to sign up at 1-866-GIVE-BLD or schedule an appointment online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2202 N. Kickapoo St., 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, July 8

Lincoln Writers Club July Meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Writers club
WHO: All are welcome to join in
DETAILS: See Close up
WHERE: Alumni Room of Lincoln College
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 9

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

Prayer in the park
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Join others from the area as we come together to pray for our local government, school system, businesses, churches and families
WHERE: Latham Park Bandstand, Lincoln
WHEN: Noon

Citizens Utility Board Consumer Clinic
HOSTED BY: Citizens Utility Board and Senator Bill Brady
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Close up FREE but registration requested
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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, July 10

Mount Pulaski Rotary lunch
HOSTED BY: Mount Pulaski Rotary Club
WHO: Approved, dues-paying members
DETAILS: Weekly lunch
(More information)
WHERE: TBA
WHEN: Noon-1 pm

Logan County Democrats Annual Chicken Dinner
HOSTED BY: Logan County Democrats
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Close up Entertainment at 4:30 p.m., speakers at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Knights of Columbus, 217 N. Limit, Lincoln
WHEN: 4:30 p.m.

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, July 11

Intrepid Fallen Soldiers Night at Lincoln Speedway
HOSTED BY: Charron's Auto Repair
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Close up
WHERE: Lincoln Speedway at the Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 12

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

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

Latham Firefighters 65th annual Ice Cream Social
HOSTED BY: Latham Firefighters
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Car Show and a Antique tractor show starts at 12 noon with judging for car show at 2:30 P.M.. Jr. Olympics kids through High School at 2:00 P.M.. Jr. Kids pedal tractor pull at 4:00 P.M. Entertainment by Tennessee Borderline Country Band at 5:00 P.M.. Firefighters Large Prize Drawings at 8:30 P.M.. Serving of sand witches, ice cream, cake and soft drinks at noon.
WHERE: Latham Firehouse 271 N. Macon Latham
WHEN: Noon until 8:30 P.M.

Oasis 30 year Anniversary open house
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Come tour the new facility and help the oasis celebrate it's 30th year. (see publicity)
WHERE: The new Oasis Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday-Wednesday, July 14-16

Lady Railer Junior High Volleyball Camp
HOSTED BY: 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
HOSTED BY: 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"
HOSTED BY: 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
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, July 17

Mount Pulaski Rotary lunch
HOSTED BY: Mount Pulaski Rotary Club
WHO: Approved, dues-paying members
DETAILS: Weekly lunch
(More information)
WHERE: TBA
WHEN: Noon-1 pm

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

CICBC Blood Drive
HOSTED BY: Elkhart Christian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: As a Thank-you all donors will receive a free Summer Holiday Tee-shirt.
For your convenience, please call the blood center toll-free to sign up at 1-866-GIVE-BLD or schedule an appointment online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org
WHERE: 113 S. Gillett, Elkhart
WHEN: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

TFL Pork Chop dinner fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Together for Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Drive-thru pork chop dinner with pork chop, au gratin potatoes, greenbeans and roll. Proceeds go to Together for Lincoln projects
WHERE: Lincoln IGA, Pulaski Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday, July 18

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, July 19

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

Family Fun Day 2014
HOSTED BY: Open Arms Christian Fellowship
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Publicity
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 11 a.m. - ??

Monday, July 21

Tuesday, July 22

Wednesday, July 23

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

Reception for our new director!
HOSTED BY: Castle Manor
WHO: Everyone is welcome
DETAILS: Come join us in welcoming our new director, Lisa Devers
WHERE: 1550 Castle Manor Drive
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Victim Impact Panel
HOSTED BY: 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

Mount Pulaski Rotary lunch
HOSTED BY: Mount Pulaski Rotary Club
WHO: Approved, dues-paying members
DETAILS: Weekly lunch
(More information)
WHERE: TBA
WHEN: Noon-1 pm

Friday-Saturday, July 25-26

Relay For Life of Logan County
HOSTED BY: 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

Saturday, July 26

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

July 27-Aug. 3

Logan County Fair
HOSTED BY: 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
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, July 31

Mount Pulaski Rotary lunch
HOSTED BY: Mount Pulaski Rotary Club
WHO: Approved, dues-paying members
DETAILS: Weekly lunch
(More information)
WHERE: TBA
WHEN: Noon-1 pm

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