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February 2014
 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
CICBC 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
(Canceled) Meeting of Logan County Democrats
New date: Feb. 15
SPONSOR:
Logan County Democrats
WHO:
All Logan County Democrats are welcome to attend.
DETAILS:
Meeting rescheduled to Feb. 15.
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.
(See
article.)
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.
(See
article.)
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
Quarter auction
SPONSOR:
St. John United Church of Christ
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Proceeds to Angel Tree project. Snacks available.
WHERE:
St. John United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh St.
WHEN:
Doors open at 1:30 pm; quarter auction at 2 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
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
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
Prayer in the Park (in courthouse)
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Join others from the area in praying for local government, schools,
businesses, churches and families.
WHERE:
Logan County Courthouse, county board room, first
door on the left after security
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
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.
(Poster)
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln
College
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Thursday, Feb. 13
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
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.
(Poster)
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln
College
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Friday, Feb. 14
Fish fry dinner
SPONSOR:
Knights of Columbus
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
K of C will start their pre-Lent and Lent fish fry dinners on Feb.
14, continuing every Friday until April 18. Choice of catfish or
walleye served with baked potato, french fries, baked beans,
coleslaw, and bread and butter.
WHERE:
K of C ballroom, 217 Limit St.
WHEN:
5:30-7 pm
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
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.
(Poster)
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln
College
WHEN:
7:30 pm
Saturday, Feb. 15
Meeting of Logan County Democrats
SPONSOR:
Logan County Democrats
WHO:
All Logan County Democrats are welcome to attend.
DETAILS:
Meeting rescheduled from Feb. 8.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library, downstairs meeting room
WHEN:
10 am
CEL drawdown fundraiser
SPONSOR:
Chester-East Lincoln Community Club
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
A drawdown fundraiser involves participants purchasing tickets that
make them eligible for a grand prize. During the event, ticket
holders are eliminated, and the last ticket drawn wins the grand
prize. Cash prizes will be drawn every 30 minutes from 7 to 10 pm.
This fundraiser will replace the door-to-door fundraising sales
sponsored by CEL Community Club. For tickets, contact Candice Toft,
618-477-1128; Stephanie Brandt, 217-737-0430; Erica Maynard,
217-871-3205; Cindy Stauffer, 217-737-6049; Tara Morris,
217-828-0370; or call the CEL office staff.
WHERE:
Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit St.
WHEN:
6-10 pm
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.
(Poster)
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln
College
WHEN:
7:30 pm
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
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.
(Poster)
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln
College
WHEN:
2 pm
Tuesday, Feb. 18
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. 19
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
Red Cross blood drive
SPONSOR:
American Red Cross
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
To make an appointment or for more information, call 1-800-RED CROSS
(1-800-733-2767) or visit
http://www.redcrossblood.org/.
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District sports complex, 1400 Primm
Road
WHEN:
Noon-5 pm
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.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Elks Club
WHEN:
6-8 pm
Thursday, Feb. 20
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
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
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
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
Fish fry dinner
SPONSOR:
Knights of Columbus
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
K of C pre-Lent and Lent fish fry dinners every Friday until April 18. Choice of catfish or
walleye served with baked potato, french fries, baked beans,
coleslaw, and bread and butter.
WHERE:
K of C ballroom, 217 Limit St.
WHEN:
5:30-7 pm
Tuesday, Feb. 25
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
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
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. 27
Red Cross blood drive
SPONSOR:
American Red Cross
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
To make an appointment or for more information, call 1-800-RED CROSS
(1-800-733-2767) or visit
http://www.redcrossblood.org/.
WHERE:
Hartsburg-Emden Jr.-Sr. High School, 400 W. Front
St., Hartsburg
WHEN:
9 am-1 pm
CICBC 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
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. 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
Fish fry dinner
SPONSOR:
Knights of Columbus
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
K of C pre-Lent and Lent fish fry dinners every Friday until April 18. Choice of catfish or
walleye served with baked potato, french fries, baked beans,
coleslaw, and bread and butter.
WHERE:
K of C ballroom, 217 Limit St.
WHEN:
5:30-7 pm
"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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