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May 2014
Monday, May 12
Lincoln Low Vision Support Group
SPONSOR:Lincoln
Low Vision Support Group
WHO:
Members and general public
DETAILS:The
next meeting of the Lincoln Low Vision Support Group will be on
Monday, May 12, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N.
McLean. Use the door off the parking lot, under the canopy. The
speaker will be Kay Chambers, a blind lady on sewing, quilting.
This will be our last meeting until next fall as we always take the
summer months off. Those attending are welcome to bring guests.
For more information, contact Sandy at 732-6528.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church
WHEN:
1 - 2 p.m.
Artist's talk and critique
SPONSOR:
Logan County Arts
WHO:
Members and general public
DETAILS:
Brian K Simpson will
present a talk, "Discussing Techniques of Life Drawing."
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Salvation Army Keest Center, 307 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
7 pm
Tuesday, May 13
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
Lincoln Writer's Club
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
The Lincoln Writer's Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Alumni Room
of Lincoln College. Suggested topics for this month are
Mother's Day, a time I put my foot in my mouth, or foods I love/hate
All are wlecome. For more information call 732-2723.
WHERE:
Alumni Room, Lincoln College
WHEN:
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14
HSLC Garage Sale Drop off
SPONSOR:
Humane Society of Logan County
WHO:
Rotary members
DETAILS:
Those who wish to donate items to the HSLC may do so on Wednesday’s
and Saturday’s from now through June 7. Items should be
brought to the Logan County Fairgrounds using the south entry.
Anyone who needs items picked up can call 217-732-1979 or
217-732-7853.
WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds, south entrance.
WHEN:
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO:
Rotary members
DETAILS:
Weekly meeting
WHERE:
Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN:
Noon
Prayer in the park
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Join others from the area as we come together to pray for our local
government, school system, businesses, churches and families
WHERE:
Latham Park Bandstand, Lincoln
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
Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Scully Park
WHEN:
2:30-5:30 pm
Thursday, May 15
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
Quarter Auction to benefit St.
Jude's
SPONSOR:
Lincoln to Peoria St. Jude Runs
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., auction begins at 6:30. Hot dog meal
with chips and sode will be offered for sale. Will offer
quarter auction and silent auction items. Quarter auction
intems include Thirty-One, Tastefully Simple, Origami Owl, Pink
Zebra, Scentsy, Cloth Penguin, Roni B Photography, Tupperware,
Pampered Chef and many more. Silen Auction items will include
4 CUBS tickets and a processed pork bundle. 100% of the
proceeds from the auction benefits the St. Jude's Children's
Research Hospital.
WHERE:
Lincoln Knights of Columbus Hall
WHEN:
5:30 p.m.
Friday, May 16
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
Saturday, May 17
Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Scully Park
WHEN:
7 am-noon
Plant sale
SPONSOR:
Logan County Master
Gardeners
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Perennials, houseplants, ornamental grasses, heirloom tomatoes,
peppers, and a small selection of annual flowers and shrubs
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds, Special Events Building
WHEN:
9 am-noon
HSLC Garage Sale Drop off
SPONSOR:
Humane Society of Logan County
WHO:
Rotary members
DETAILS:
Those who wish to donate items to the HSLC may do so on Wednesday’s
and Saturday’s from now through June 7. Items should be
brought to the Logan County Fairgrounds using the south entry.
Anyone who needs items picked up can call 217-732-1979 or
217-732-7853.
WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds, south entrance.
WHEN:
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 18
Relay for
Life fundraiser breakfast
SPONSOR:
Relay
For Life of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Starting the day with a
good breakfast goes with this years theme: “Cookin Up A Cure For
Cancer”. Tickets can be obtained in advance from any team captain or
member with tickets or by calling Devon Vannoy: 217-737-8295 or
Tonita Reifsteck: 217-855-1645. Tickets will also be available
at the door.
WHERE:
Lincoln College Meyers Evans Student Center (see
article)
WHEN:
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sign and dine
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Sign language is another
way to communicate without words. It is like another language
without speaking. Those interested in knowing more about sign
language and learning the skill are invited to attend this event.
There will be trained and skilled instructors who will offer a class
on the subject. Guests and beginner signers are welcome.
WHERE:
Lincoln Burger King
WHEN:
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday, May 19
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, May 20
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, May 21
Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO:
Rotary members
DETAILS:
Weekly meeting
WHERE:
Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
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
Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Scully Park
WHEN:
2:30-5:30 pm
Railsplitter Coin Club meeting
SPONSOR:
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, May 22
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
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
Saturday, May 24
Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Scully Park
WHEN:
7 am-noon
Blood drive
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Hampton Inn
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. As a thank-you for donating around a
holiday weekend, all donors will receive a free shirt.
WHERE:
Lincoln Hampton Inn, 1019 N. Heitmann Drive, behind Cracker Barrel
WHEN:
11 am-2 pm
Tuesday, May 27
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, May 28
HSLC Garage Sale Drop off
SPONSOR:
Humane Society of Logan County
WHO:
Rotary members
DETAILS:
Those who wish to donate items to the HSLC may do so on Wednesday’s
and Saturday’s from now through June 7. Items should be
brought to the Logan County Fairgrounds using the south entry.
Anyone who needs items picked up can call 217-732-1979 or
217-732-7853.
WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds, south entrance.
WHEN:
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO:
Rotary members
DETAILS:
Weekly meeting
WHERE:
Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
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
Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Scully Park
WHEN:
2:30-5:30 pm
Thursday, May 29
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
Saturday, May 31
Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Scully Park
WHEN:
7 am-noon
HSLC Garage Sale Drop off
SPONSOR:
Humane Society of Logan County
WHO:
Rotary members
DETAILS:
Those who wish to donate items to the HSLC may do so on Wednesday’s
and Saturday’s from now through June 7. Items should be
brought to the Logan County Fairgrounds using the south entry.
Anyone who needs items picked up can call 217-732-1979 or
217-732-7853.
WHERE:
Logan County Fairgrounds, south entrance.
WHEN:
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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