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February 2014
 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
Kiwanis Chocolate Festival
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Kiwanis
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
American Legion Post 263, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN:
11 am-2 pm
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.
(See
article.)
(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.
(See
article.)
(Poster)
WHERE:
Johnston Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln
College
WHEN:
2 pm
Monday, Feb. 17
CICBC blood drive
SPONSOR:
Lincoln College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Central Illinois Community Blood
Center blood drive.
All donors who register to donate blood at this blood drive will
receive a T-shirt compliments of CICBC. For your convenience, call
Alexis toll-free to sign up at 1-866-GIVE-BLD
(1-866-448-3253),
ext 5158, or schedule online using sponsor code 60095 at
www.bloodcenterimpact.org. Walk-ins are also welcome and
appreciated.
Bring
donor ID or a photo ID.
WHERE:
Student center, 900 N. Ottawa
WHEN:
10:30 am-3:30 pm
Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society meeting
SPONSOR:
Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society
WHO:
Members and guests
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
114 N. Chicago St.
WHEN:
6:30 pm
Film: "Prince Among Slaves"
SPONSOR:
McKinstry Library at Lincoln College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
For more information, contact Mike Starasta at
mstarasta@lincolncollege.edu or call 217-732-3155, ext. 290.
RSVPs are not required but would be appreciated.
WHERE:
McKinstry Library, Lincoln College
WHEN:
7 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/.
(See
article.)
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
Legion Auxiliary Unit 263 meeting
SPONSOR:
American Legion Women's Auxiliary Unit 263
WHO:
Members
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln American Legion, Mary Pat Room
WHEN:
7 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
Reading group discussion
SPONSOR:
McKinstry Library at Lincoln College
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
The McKinstry Library will host a reading group to discuss the book
"Muhammad: A Very Short Introduction," by Jonathan A.C. Brown. For
more information, contact Mike Starasta at
mstarasta@lincolncollege.edu or call 217-732-3155, ext. 290.
RSVPs are not required but would be appreciated.
WHERE:
McKinstry Library, Lincoln College
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
Saturday, Feb. 22
Chili and vegetable soup luncheon
SPONSOR:
Humane Society of Logan
County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Friendship Manor, 925 Primm Road
WHEN:
11 am-2 pm
4-H trivia event
SPONSOR:
Logan
County 4-H
WHO:
Registered teams of six
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Logan County Extension office, 980 N. Postville
Drive
WHEN:
2 pm
Mondays, Feb. 24-April 7
Ready Readers
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children ages 5-7
DETAILS:
Story time.
Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30 pm
Monday, Feb. 24
Sale of Rusty's equipment
SPONSOR:
Senior Citizens of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
2810 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
9 am-noon
(Continued Tuesday afternoon)
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
Sale of Rusty's equipment
SPONSOR:
Senior Citizens of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
2810 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
1-4 pm
(Continued from Monday morning)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 25-April 10
Little Listener Lapsit
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 6 months - 2 years
DETAILS:
Story time.
Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 am
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Feb. 25-April 9
Book Buddies
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO:
3- and 4-year-olds; also 5-year-olds not in kindergarten
DETAILS:
Story time.
Registration required for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 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
Thursdays, Feb 27-April 10
Art and craft classes
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS:
Registration required one week prior to each class for planning
purposes. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30 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/.
(See
article.)
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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