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August 2014 

Friday, Aug. 15

Diabetes support group
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: People with diabetes and their support system
DETAILS: See article
WHERE: Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 11 am-noon

Atlanta Library Book Sale
HOSTED BY: Atlanta Public Library
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Featuring a wide range of children’s books, history, adult and junior fiction and non-fiction, the sale is sure to offer something for everyone’s taste.  Join us for a cup of coffee, browse the books, and learn about our Fall and Winter Porgrams for adults and children
WHERE: Atlanta Public Library
WHEN: 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

Atlanta Library Book Sale
HOSTED BY: Atlanta Public Library
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Featuring a wide range of children’s books, history, adult and junior fiction and non-fiction, the sale is sure to offer something for everyone’s taste.  Join us for a cup of coffee, browse the books, and learn about our Fall and Winter Porgrams for adults and children
WHERE: Atlanta Public Library
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 17

HSLC Adopt-a-thon
HOSTED BY: Big R and Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Close up
WHERE: Big R Store, Heritage Plaza, Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

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.

Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society monthly meeting
HOSTED BY: LCGHS
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See article
WHERE: 114 N. Chicago Street
WHEN: 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 19

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. 20

American Red Cross Blood Drive
HOSTED BY: American Red Cross & Lincoln Park District
WHO: Public
DETAILS:
WHERE: Sports Complex, 1400 Railer Way
WHEN: 12 Noon to 5 p.m.

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 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

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

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:

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.

ALMH Diabetic Class
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public/registration required
DETAILS: See article
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Baldridge Education Room
WHEN: 2 p.m.

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

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. 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

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. 28

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, Aug.29 thru Monday, Sept 1

Delevan Fall Festival
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Publicity
WHEN: See Schedule

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

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.

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.

Sunday, Aug. 31

HSLC Adopt-a-thon
HOSTED BY: Ace Hardware and Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Close up
WHERE: Ace Hardware, North Kickapoo, Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

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