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March 2014


Saturday, March 1

Ducks Unlimited banquet
SPONSOR: Logan County Ducks Unlimited
DETAILS: Annual Ducks Unlimited banquet includes all-you-can-eat prime rib buffet, raffles, auctions and games. Available items include numerous guns, DU prints, decoys and more. For more info, call Merlin Horath, 217-737-8708.
WHERE: Lincoln Knights of Columbus, 217 Limit St.
WHEN: Doors open at 4 pm; dinner at 6 pm

Monday, March 3

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Zonta 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.
WHERE: Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Tuesday, March 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, March 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

Dominican Republic mission trip Culver's night
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian Church
WHO: Public welcome
DETAILS: Lincoln Christian Church high school mission trip is having a fundraiser. Come out to the Lincoln Culver's from 5 to 8 pm and 10 percent of all proceeds go to help send the group to the Dominican Republic. Eat in, take home or drive-thru. Invite your friends, family, teachers and co-workers for this fundraiser.
WHERE:
Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 5-8 pm

Thursday, March 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, March 7

Fish fry dinner
SPONSOR: Knights of Columbus
WHO: Public
DETAILS: K of C Lenten 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, March 8

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

Teresa Rekart (Robinson) Benefit
HOSTS: Benjamin Rekart, Amy Birdwell, Whitney Haynes
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln VFW
WHEN: 11 am-10 pm

Kaylee Helton Benefit Run
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Running Club
WHO: Runners, walkers, virtual runners
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Kickapoo Creek Park
WHEN: 2 pm

Tuesday, March 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

Wednesday, March 12

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, March 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

Friday, March 14

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski High School FCCLA students
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: Mount Pulaski High School, 206 S. Spring
WHEN: 8 am-3 pm

Fish fry dinner
SPONSOR: Knights of Columbus
WHO: Public
DETAILS: K of C Lenten 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, March 15

Russel Allen Garden Day
SPONSOR: Logan County Master Gardeners
WHO: Public invited
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Meyer-Evans Student Center at Lincoln College.
WHEN: Registration 8-8:45 am, sessions 9 am-1 pm

Tuesday, March 18

General primary
WHO: Registered voters
DETAILS: (See article.)
http://www.co.logan.il.us/county_clerk/election_dates.php
WHERE: Logan County polling places
http://www.co.logan.il.us/county_clerk/polling.php .

WHEN: 6 am-7 pm

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, March 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

Thursday, March 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

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Elkhart Christian Church
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: Elkhart Christian Church, 113 S. Gillett, Elkhart
WHEN: 3-6 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, March 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

Fish fry dinner
SPONSOR: Knights of Columbus
WHO: Public
DETAILS: K of C Lenten 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, March 22

Polar Plunge
SPONSOR: Special Olympics Illinois
WHO: Registered participants
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Lakes
WHEN: Noon

Tuesday, March 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

Wednesday, March 26

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, March 27

Ag Scholarship Breakfast
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Lincoln Christian University, Laughlin Center
WHEN: 7 am

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, March 28

Fish fry dinner
SPONSOR: Knights of Columbus
WHO: Public
DETAILS: K of C Lenten 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, March 29

Community Health Fair
SPONSORS: Lincoln Park District and Logan County Department of Public Health
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Theme: “5 2 1 0 – Be a Healthy Hero”
Updates on Facebook at Community Health Fair Logan County
WHERE: Lincoln Park District, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 9 am-1 pm

Blood drive
SPONSOR: Logan County Department of Public Health and Lincoln Park District
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: Central Illinois Community Blood Center blood drive during the Community Health Fair. 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 Park District, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Spring concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Lincoln Area Music Society Chorale and Orchestra concert
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Community High School auditorium
(Also presented on Sunday, March 30)

Sunday, March 30

Spring concert
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Lincoln Area Music Society Chorale and Orchestra concert
(See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln Community High School auditorium
(Also presented on Saturday, March 29)

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