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July 2014
Monday-Wednesday, July 14-16
Lady Railer Junior High Volleyball Camp
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Community
High School
WHO:
Girls entering pre-K through eighth grade
DETAILS:
(See
brochure.)
WHERE:
LCHS, 1000 Railer Way
WHEN:
9-10 am for pre-K to fourth grade; 10 am-1 pm for fifth to eighth
grade
Monday-Thursday, July 14-17
Plant Sale Encore' to benefit Harvest of
Talents for World Hunger
HOSTED BY:
Judy Monts
WHO: Public
DETAILS:
Harvest of Talents fundraiser (see
Close up)
WHERE:
512 & 520 Decatur Street
WHEN:
Reasonable daytime hours
Monday, July 14
Ready Readers Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 5 to 7
DETAILS: Enjoy stories, and book-related activities and crafts.
Registration is required for proper planning. Please call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
2 p.m.
Logan County Arts & Crafts Guild July
meeting
HOSTED BY:
Logan County Arts & Crafts Guild
WHO: Members and guests are welcome
DETAILS: See Close up
WHERE: 792 Prairie Street, Lincoln
WHEN:
6 p.m.
Relay For Life meetings
HOSTED BY:
Relay
For Life of Logan County
WHO:
Committee and team members
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church
WHEN:
Committee meeting at 6 pm, team meeting at 7 pm
Tuesday, July 15
Blood pressure screenings
HOSTED BY:
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
Free Concussion Screening
HOSTED BY:
Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation
WHO: All youth athletes, ages 10 & up
REQUIRED FOR ALL INCOMING FRESHMEN ATHLETES
DETAILS: The ImPACT program is a research-based, scientifically
proven method of concussion management. The computerized
baseline test is facilitated by an Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
Trained Athletic Trainer. (See
Flyer)
WHERE:
Lincoln Junior High School, Computer Lab, 208
Broadway, Lincoln
WHEN:
9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Book buddies Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 3 to 4.
DETAILS: Enjoy stories, and book-related activities and crafts.
Registration is required for proper planning. Please call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 a.m.
Little Listeners Lapsit Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 6 mos. to 2 yrs.
DETAILS: Enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and more. Registration
is required for proper planning. Please call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 a.m.
Ready Readers Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 5 to 7
DETAILS: Enjoy stories, and book-related activities and crafts.
Registration is required for proper planning. Please call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
2 p.m.
Red Cross Blood Drive
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Park District
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Close-up
WHERE: 1400 Railer Way, Lincoln
WHEN:
Noon to 5 p.m.
Program on Alzheimer's: "Know
the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters"
HOSTED BY:
Alzheimer's Association
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
The warning signs of Alzheimer's disease are often dismissed as side
effects of normal aging. If you or someone you know is experiencing
memory loss or behavioral changes, it's time to learn the facts.
Early detection gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in
clinical studies and plan for the future. Attend this training to
learn the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease. We'll separate
the myth from the reality and address commonly held fears about
Alzheimer's in America. Hear from people who have the disease and
find out how to recognize the signs in yourself and others. To
register, contact 217-605-5008.
WHERE:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 200 Stahlhut
Drive, Steinfort A/B
WHEN:
3-4 pm
Wednesday, July 16
Book buddies Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 3 to 4.
DETAILS: Enjoy stories, and book-related activities and crafts.
Registration is required for proper planning. Please call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 a.m.
Little Listeners Lapsit Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 6 mos. to 2 yrs.
DETAILS: Enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and more. Registration
is required for proper planning. Please call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 a.m.
Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO:
Rotary members
DETAILS:
Weekly meeting
WHERE:
Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN:
Noon
Breastfeeding support group
HOSTED BY:
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
ALMH Diabetic Class
HOSTED BY:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public/registration required
DETAILS: If you’re diabetic and looking to lead a healthier
lifestyle, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital is offering a popular
class that is covered by insurance. There are two sessions
available. Each session includes four, two-hour classes.
Classes will meet through July 23. (See
article)
WHERE:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Baldridge Education Room
WHEN:
2 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Lincoln Farmer's Market
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Scully Park
WHEN:
2:30-5:30 pm
Railsplitter Coin Club meeting
HOSTED BY:
Railsplitter Coin Club
WHO:
Open to everyone
DETAILS:
Monthly meeting on the third Wednesday of each month
WHERE:
Friendship Manor, meeting room
Entry to the meeting room is through the side door of the visitor
parking lot.
WHEN:
7-9 pm
Thursday, July 17
Free Concussion Screening
HOSTED BY:
Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation
WHO: All youth athletes, ages 10 & up
REQUIRED FOR ALL INCOMING FRESHMEN ATHLETES
DETAILS: The ImPACT program is a research-based, scientifically
proven method of concussion management. The computerized
baseline test is facilitated by an Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
Trained Athletic Trainer. (See
Flyer)
WHERE:
Lincoln Junior High School, Computer Lab, 208
Broadway, Lincoln
WHEN:
9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Silly Safaris Animal Program
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: All ages
DETAILS: Registration required for proper planning.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 a.m.
Mount Pulaski Rotary lunch
HOSTED BY:
Mount Pulaski Rotary Club
WHO:
Approved, dues-paying members
DETAILS:
Weekly lunch
(More information)
WHERE: TBA
WHEN:
Noon-1 pm
Caregivers Together
HOSTED BY:
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
Arts & Crafts at the library
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 8 to 12
DETAILS: Enjoy creating cool crafts, each week a different project.
Registration is required for adequate planning and is on a
week-by-week basis. Please call 732-5732 for details.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
2 p.m.
CICBC Blood Drive
HOSTED BY:
Elkhart Christian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: As a Thank-you all donors will receive a free Summer
Holiday Tee-shirt.
For your convenience, please call the blood center toll-free to sign
up at 1-866-GIVE-BLD or schedule an appointment online at
www.bloodcenterimpact.org
WHERE:
113 S. Gillett, Elkhart
WHEN:
3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
TFL Pork Chop dinner fundraiser
HOSTED BY:
Together for Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Drive-thru pork chop dinner with pork chop, au gratin
potatoes, greenbeans and roll. Proceeds go to Together for
Lincoln projects
WHERE: Lincoln IGA, Pulaski Street, Lincoln
WHEN:
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, July 18
Diabetes support group
HOSTED BY:
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
Saturday, July 19
Lincoln Farmer's Market
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Scully Park
WHEN:
7 am-noon
LARC Saturday morning run
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Area Running Club
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Membership to LARC is not required. If you want to come run
with a group, please join us!
WHERE: Lincoln Park District
WHEN:
7:45 a.m.
Family Fun Day 2014
HOSTED BY: Open
Arms Christian Fellowship
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
See
Publicity
WHERE:
Scully Park
WHEN:
11 a.m. - ??
Sunday, July 20
Fundraiser to benefit Lincoln Junior High
School Supply Fund
HOSTED BY:
Culver's & St. John's United Church of Christ
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Close up
WHERE: Culver's Restaurant, 2530 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday, July 21
Ready Readers Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 5 to 7
DETAILS: Enjoy stories, and book-related activities and crafts.
Registration is required for proper planning. Please call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 22
Blood pressure screenings
HOSTED BY:
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
Free Concussion Screening
HOSTED BY:
Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation
WHO: All youth athletes, ages 10 & up
REQUIRED FOR ALL INCOMING FRESHMEN ATHLETES
DETAILS: The ImPACT program is a research-based, scientifically
proven method of concussion management. The computerized
baseline test is facilitated by an Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
Trained Athletic Trainer. (See
Flyer)
WHERE:
Lincoln Junior High School, Computer Lab, 208
Broadway, Lincoln
WHEN:
9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Book buddies Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 3 to 4.
DETAILS: Enjoy stories, and book-related activities and crafts.
Registration is required for proper planning. Please call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 a.m.
Little Listeners Lapsit Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 6 mos. to 2 yrs.
DETAILS: Enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and more. Registration
is required for proper planning. Please call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 a.m.
Ready Readers Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 5 to 7
DETAILS: Enjoy stories, and book-related activities and crafts.
Registration is required for proper planning. Please call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 23
Book buddies Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 3 to 4.
DETAILS: Enjoy stories, and book-related activities and crafts.
Registration is required for proper planning. Please call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 a.m.
Little Listeners Lapsit Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 6 mos. to 2 yrs.
DETAILS: Enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and more. Registration
is required for proper planning. Please call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 a.m.
Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO:
Rotary members
DETAILS:
Weekly meeting
WHERE:
Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN:
Noon
Breastfeeding support group
HOSTED BY:
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
ALMH Diabetic Class
HOSTED BY:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public/registration required
DETAILS: If you’re diabetic and looking to lead a healthier
lifestyle, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital is offering a popular
class that is covered by insurance. There are two sessions
available. Each session includes four, two-hour classes.
Classes will meet through July 23. (See
article)
WHERE:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Baldridge Education Room
WHEN:
2 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Lincoln Farmer's Market
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Scully Park
WHEN:
2:30-5:30 pm
Reception for our new director!
HOSTED BY: Castle
Manor
WHO: Everyone is welcome
DETAILS: Come join us in welcoming our new director, Lisa Devers
WHERE: 1550 Castle Manor Drive
WHEN:
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Victim Impact Panel
HOSTED BY:
Healthy Communities Partnership
WHO:
Anyone
DETAILS:
The Victim Impact Panel is a program for offenders of driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs. The panels are a
nonconfrontational presentation given by victims of DUI crashes who
speak about the impact the DUI crash has had on their lives. The
panel presents an often unheard perspective to DUI offenders. Judges
often include the requirement to attend a VIP as part of a sentence,
in the hopes that offenders will benefit from learning firsthand
about the trauma, physical pain, emotional suffering and
devastation, financial loss, anger and frustration that DUI victims
and family members commonly experience. See more at
http://www.madd.org/.
Cost is $10
cash or money order required, with 100 percent of the profits
supporting the Safe Ride program.
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN:
5:30 pm
Thursday, July 24
Free Concussion Screening
HOSTED BY:
Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation
WHO: All youth athletes, ages 10 & up
REQUIRED FOR ALL INCOMING FRESHMEN ATHLETES
DETAILS: The ImPACT program is a research-based, scientifically
proven method of concussion management. The computerized
baseline test is facilitated by an Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
Trained Athletic Trainer. (See
Flyer)
WHERE:
Lincoln Junior High School, Computer Lab, 208
Broadway, Lincoln
WHEN:
9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Miller Park Zoo Animal Program
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: All ages
DETAILS: Registration required for proper planning.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 a.m.
Mount Pulaski Rotary lunch
HOSTED BY:
Mount Pulaski Rotary Club
WHO:
Approved, dues-paying members
DETAILS:
Weekly lunch
(More information)
WHERE:
TBA
WHEN:
Noon-1 pm
Arts & Crafts at the library
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 8 to 12
DETAILS: Enjoy creating cool crafts, each week a different project.
Registration is required for adequate planning and is on a
week-by-week basis. Please call 732-5732 for details.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
2 p.m.
Friday-Saturday, July 25-26
Relay For Life of Logan County
HOSTED BY:
Relay For Life of
Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
www.relayforlife.org/loganil
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Lincoln College
WHEN:
6 pm Friday to 6 am Saturday
Saturday, July 26
Lincoln Farmer's Market
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Scully Park
WHEN:
7 am-noon
LARC Saturday morning run
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Area Running Club
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Membership to LARC is not required. If you want to come run
with a group, please join us!
WHERE: Lincoln Park District
WHEN:
7:45 a.m.
July 27-Aug. 3
Logan County Fair
HOSTED BY:
Logan County Fair Association
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
http://www.logancountyfairil.com/
(See article on
Aug. 2
show:
Thomas Rhett, with opening by Brushville)
WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds
Tuesday, July 29
Blood pressure screenings
HOSTED BY:
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
Free Concussion Screening
HOSTED BY:
Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation
WHO: All youth athletes, ages 10 & up
REQUIRED FOR ALL INCOMING FRESHMEN ATHLETES
DETAILS: The ImPACT program is a research-based, scientifically
proven method of concussion management. The computerized
baseline test is facilitated by an Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
Trained Athletic Trainer. (See
Flyer)
WHERE:
Lincoln Junior High School, Computer Lab, 208
Broadway, Lincoln
WHEN:
9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Free Seminar on Discussing End-Of-Life Wishes
HOSTED BY:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital and Memorial
Home Services Hospice
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
See article
WHERE:
Steinfort meeting room, ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive, Lincoln
WHEN:
6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 30
Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO:
Rotary members
DETAILS:
Weekly meeting
WHERE:
Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN:
Noon
Breastfeeding support group
HOSTED BY:
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
Lincoln Farmer's Market
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Scully Park
WHEN:
2:30-5:30 pm
Thursday, July 31
Free Concussion Screening
HOSTED BY:
Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation
WHO: All youth athletes, ages 10 & up
REQUIRED FOR ALL INCOMING FRESHMEN ATHLETES
DETAILS: The ImPACT program is a research-based, scientifically
proven method of concussion management. The computerized
baseline test is facilitated by an Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
Trained Athletic Trainer. (See
Flyer)
WHERE:
Lincoln Junior High School, Computer Lab, 208
Broadway, Lincoln
WHEN:
9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Mount Pulaski Rotary lunch
HOSTED BY:
Mount Pulaski Rotary Club
WHO:
Approved, dues-paying members
DETAILS:
Weekly lunch
(More information)
WHERE:
TBA
WHEN:
Noon-1 pm
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