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February 2014
 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
Meeting of Lincoln Woman's Club with DAR
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Woman's Club and Abraham Lincoln Chapter of the Daughters of
the American Revolution
WHO:
Members
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
230 McLean St.
WHEN:
1 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
"Mason City Live!" variety show
SPONSOR:
Arlee Theater
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Fundraiser to pay down loan for digital projector.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Arlee Theater, 139 S. Main, Mason City
WHEN:
Doors open at 6 pm; show at 7 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)
Craft beer tasting
SPONSOR:
Young Professionals Network
WHO:
By reservation; 21 or older
DETAILS:
Fundraiser for Young Professionals Network.
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Guzzardo's Italian Villa
WHEN:
6:30 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
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
Lunch Mob at Culver's
SPONSOR:
Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
11 am
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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