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March 2014
 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
Coffee with Rob
SPONSOR:
Logan County Democrats
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
The Logan County Democrats announce "Coffee with Rob,"
featuring special guest Rob Mellon, 18th District Democratic candidate for U.S.
Congress. Cinnamon
buns made by Tracy Farmer and coffee will be served. Rob will make a few
comments and answer questions. The regular monthly meeting
will follow immediately after
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library
WHEN:
9 am
Electronics recycling collection
SPONSOR:
Habitat for
Humanity of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Habitat for Humanity warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
9 am-noon
Hop to Shop
SPONSOR:
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
K of C Hall, 217 N. Limit
WHEN:
10 am-2 pm
Consignment auction
SPONSOR:
Hartsburg-Emden
FFA
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Orvil Township machine shed
WHEN:
Breakfast 7-9 am; aucftion at 10 am
Teresa Rekart (Robinson) Benefit
HOSTS:
Benjamin Rekart, Amy Birdwell, Whitney Haynes
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
Lincoln VFW
WHEN:
11 am-10 pm
Prom and party dress sale
HOST:
St. Peter Lutheran Church, Emden
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
St. Peter Lutheran Church, 120 Market St., Emden
WHEN:
11 am-2 pm
Kaylee Helton Benefit Run
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area Running Club
WHO:
Runners, walkers, virtual runners
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Kickapoo Creek Park
WHEN:
9 am
Note the time has been changed on this event.
Chili and vegetable soup supper
SPONSOR:
Latham Firefighters
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Latham Fire Department annual supper. Donations to eat, plus a 50-50
drawing at the event. Fundraiser proceeds this year will be used
toward purchase of new vehicle extrication cutting tool.
WHERE:
Latham Firehouse, 271 N. Macon, Latham
WHEN:
3-7 pm
Monday, March 10
Low Vision Support Group
SPONSOR:
Low Vision Support Group
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
The March meeting will include guest speaker Bill Dolan, a blind man
and radio station manager for the Christian Radio Station in
Lincoln. Special Note: The group is in need of envelopes
for sending out letters for the meetings, Please bring a few.
For more information contact Sandy at 732-6528
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean Street, Lincoln
WHEN:
1 p.m.
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
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
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
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, March 12
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
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
Prayer in the Park
(inside the courthouse this month)
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Join others from the area to pray for local government, school
system, 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
Diabetes class begins
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO:
Registered participants
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Baldridge Education Room at ALMH
WHEN:
2-4:15 pm
Wednesday evenings through April 23
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
Art and craft class
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS:
Registration required one week prior to each class for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30 pm
"3rd Annual St. Pat's Day
Fundraiser"
SPONSORS:
Tom Cross for Illinois State Treasurer, State Representative Rich Brauer, city of
Lincoln Treasurer Chuck Conzo, Logan County GOP, U.S. Representative Aaron Schock
WHO:
Logan County Circuit Clerk
Mary Kelley, Logan County Treasurer Vicki Dugan, Logan County Clerk
and Recorder Sally Litterly-Turner
DETAILS:
Republican fundraiser. Serving Irish potato
soup, rolls, dessert and drink. Donations taken at the door. Come
and meet state and local Republican candidates.
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Knights of Columbus, 217 N. Limit
WHEN:
5-7 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.)
(See latest
article.)
WHERE:
Meyer-Evans Student Center at Lincoln College.
WHEN:
Registration 8-8:45 am, sessions 9 am-1 pm
Ham and bean lunch
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Kiwanis
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Proceeds to fund local youth programs.
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN:
11 am-2 pm
Monday, March 17
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
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
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
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, March 19
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
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
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
Kickoff meeting for St. Jude Lincoln to Peoria Run
SPONSOR:
St. Jude Lincoln to Peoria Run
WHO:
Everyone is invited
DETAILS:
Come to the meeting and learn about the Lincoln to Peoria Run, the
run team and the commitment to the St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital. New faces are always welcome. If you're not a runner,
there still may be a place for you on the team. Find out how you can
help.
WHERE:
American Legion, Lincoln
WHEN:
6 pm, for approximately one hour
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
Art and craft class
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS:
Registration required one week prior to each class for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30 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
San Jose UMC fish fry
SPONSOR:
San Jose United Methodist Women and the men of the church
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
San Jose United Methodist Church, 601 S. First
St., San Jose
WHEN:
4-7 pm
K of C fish fry
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
Sunday, March 23
Spring barbecue
SPONSOR:
Boy Scout Troop 102
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit St.
WHEN:
10:30 am-2 pm
Monday, March 24
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
Relay For Life meetings
SPONSOR:
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, 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
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
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
Weather spotters training
SPONSOR:
Logan County Emergency Management Agency
WHO:
By registration
DETAILS:
Class taught by National Weather Service, Lincoln
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean
WHEN:
6:30-8:30 pm
Wednesday, March 26
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
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
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
article.)
(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
Art and craft class
SPONSOR:
Lincoln
Public Library, Youth Services Department
WHO:
Children 8-12 years old
DETAILS:
Registration required one week prior to each class for accurate planning. Call 732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
3:30 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”
(See
article.)
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.)
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School auditorium
(Also presented on Sunday, March 30)
WHEN:
7 pm
Sunday, March 30
Spring concert
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Lincoln Area Music Society Chorale and Orchestra concert
(See
article.)
(See publicity.)
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School auditorium
(Also presented on Saturday, March 29)
WHEN:
2 pm
Monday, March 31
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
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