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February 2014

Monday, Feb. 3

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Lincoln Elks Club
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: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: Noon-6 pm

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.
(See article.)
WHERE: Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Health Concerns class
WHO: Everyone welcome
DETAILS: Monthly class on the first Monday night. This month Dr. Dan Freesmeier will talk on brain nutrition, cholesterol and Alzheimer's.
WHERE: Faith Lutheran Church, 2320 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: 6 pm

Relay For Life of Logan County kickoff
SPONSOR: Relay For Life of Logan County
WHO: (See article.)
DETAILS: Rescheduled from Jan. 27 due to weather. Potluck supper. Share ideas for this year's event. Sign up for teams and committees.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean
WHEN: 6 pm

Tuesday, Feb. 4

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

Wednesday, Feb. 5

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, Feb. 6

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

Friday, Feb. 7

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Farmers Bank, Mount Pulaski
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: Farmers Bank, 130 S. Washington, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Atlanta dinner program
SPONSOR: Atlanta Public Library and Museum
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: "Illinois Office of Tourism Update," with Jen Hoelzle. Free program.
(See article.)
WHERE: Palms Grill, 110 SW Arch St., downtown Atlanta
WHEN: 5:30 pm dinner, 7 pm program

Saturday, Feb. 8

Meet the candidate: Michael Geriets for Logan County sheriff
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free coffee and doughnuts
WHERE: Stagecoach Inn, 104 S. Madison, Middletown
WHEN: 8-10 am

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

Mount Pulaski celebration of Abraham Lincoln's birthday
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski Courthouse State Historic Site
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.) (See publicity.)
WHERE: Mount Pulaski Courthouse
WHEN: 9:30 am-4 pm; speaker at 10 am; children's crafts and games 10 am-2 pm

Meeting of Logan County Democrats
SPONSOR: Logan County Democrats
WHO: All Logan County Democrats are welcome to attend.
DETAILS: Shirley McCombs, 18th Congressional District State Central Committee member, is scheduled to attend.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library, downstairs meeting room
WHEN: 10 am

Postville Courthouse celebration of Abraham Lincoln's birthday
SPONSOR: Postville Courthouse State Historic Site
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Postville Courthouse, 914 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon-4 pm

Kaylee Helton Benefit
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Pulled pork meal, live and silent auctions, live entertainment, 50-50 drawing. T-shirts, cozies and bracelets available.
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit
WHEN: 3 pm-?

Sunday, Feb. 9

Soup meal
SPONSOR: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: 1140 N. State
WHEN: 11 am-1 pm

Chicken dinner
SPONSOR: Slackers Bar & Grill, New Holland
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Proceeds to the Mason City Arlee Theater’s "Beyond 77" digital projector fund. To place orders, call Slackers at 217-445-2561 Tuesday through Sunday from 2 to 8 pm or the Arlee at 217-482-9999.
WHERE: Pick up meals at Slackers or at the Arlee, or dine in at Slackers, 103 W. Lincoln, New Holland.
WHEN: 11 am-1 pm

Spaghetti dinner
SPONSOR: Logan County 4-H Foundation
WHO: Public
DETAILS: 16th annual dinner. Spaghetti and meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, dessert, and drink. Carryouts available. Meal by donation only. Silent auction. All proceeds to benefit the Logan County 4-H Foundation.
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit
WHEN: 11 am-1:30 pm

Sweetheart Dance
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Parents and children
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Park District, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 1:30-3:30 pm

Monday, Feb. 10

Lincoln Low Vision Support Group meeting
SPONSOR: Lincoln Low Vision Support Group
WHO: Members and guests
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean
WHEN: 1-2 pm

Tuesday, Feb. 11

Lincoln Writer's Club
SPONSOR: Lincoln Writer's Club
WHO: All welcome
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College Alumni Room, student center
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Wednesday, Feb. 12

Musical play: "Guys and Dolls"
SPONSOR: Lincoln College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Tickets available at the Johnston Center box office or at the theater the day of the performance. To reserve tickets, call 217-732-3155, ext. 280.
WHERE: Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln College
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Thursday, Feb. 13

Friday, Feb. 14

Behind the Scenes program: Brian Davis
SPONSOR: Atlanta Public Library
WHO: Public, with tickets
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: North Greens Golf Course, 901 NE First St., Atlanta
WHEN: 6:30 pm reception, 7 pm program

Saturday, Feb. 15

Sunday, Feb. 16

Pancake and sausage breakfast
SPONSOR: Lincoln FFA
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Annual fundraiser breakfast. Auction at 10 am.
(See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Community High School, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN: 7 am-1 pm

Tuesday, Feb. 18

Wednesday, Feb. 19

Lincoln Day Dinner
SPONSOR: Logan County Republican Party
WHO: By advance ticket purchase
DETAILS: Bill Brady, Bruce Rauner, Kirk Dillard and Dan Rutherford, Republican candidates for governor, and other GOP candidates will attend. For tickets, contact Dave Bender at 217-871-2525 or davebender25@gmail.com.
WHERE: Lincoln Elks Club
WHEN: 6-8 pm

Thursday, Feb. 20

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

Bereavement support group
SPONSOR: Memorial Home Services Hospice
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Meetings are geared for adults. “Our support group will provide an opportunity for people to be able to mutually share and support each other,” said Bitsy Knepler, bereavement coordinator for Memorial Home Services Hospice. “Those who have suffered a loss can discuss their feelings, gain support from others in a similar situation and know that they are not alone.” Meetings will be the third Thursday of each month at the same time and place.
WHERE: Steinfort Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive in Lincoln
WHEN: 6-8 pm

Friday, Feb. 21

Atlanta dinner program
SPONSOR: Atlanta Public Library and Museum
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: "Wheels of Change: The History of Bicycles in Atlanta." Free program.
(See article.)
WHERE: Palms Grill, 110 SW Arch St., downtown Atlanta
WHEN: 5:30 pm dinner, 7 pm program

Tuesday, Feb. 25

John M. Webb Lectureship on Preaching
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian University, Earl C Hargrove Chapel and Dowling Auditorium
WHEN: 9:30 am

Wednesday, Feb. 26

Soil and Water Management Seminar
SPONSOR: University of Illinois Extension
WHO: By registration
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: University of Illinois Extension building, 980 N. Postville Drive
WHEN: 9 am-2:30 pm

John M. Webb Lectureship on Preaching
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian University, Dowling Auditorium, Restoration Hall
WHEN: 9:30 am

Thursday, Feb. 27

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

Friday, Feb. 28

Atlanta dinner program
SPONSOR: Atlanta Public Library and Museum
WHO: By reservation
DETAILS: "It's a Mystery to Me: The Bucket of Blood." Free program.
(See article.)
WHERE: Palms Grill, 110 SW Arch St., downtown Atlanta
WHEN: 5:30 pm dinner, 7 pm program

"Mom's Night Out — Leading Your Family to Health"
SPONSOR: Healthy Communities Partnership, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, ALMH Auxiliary, Memorial SportsCare at ALMH
WHO: Logan County and eastern Mason County moms with young children
DETAILS: This event is a chance for moms of young children to celebrate their role in leading their families to health. All participants will enjoy healthy snacks, a cooking demonstration, tips on changing behaviors and ways to incorporate healthy behaviors into the lives of their entire family. Space is limited. Call 605-5008 to reserve your spot. Make it a girls' night.
(See article.) (See article on related grant.)
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Steinfort A/B, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 6-9 pm

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