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May 2014
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.
Prayer
vigil for children in Foster Care
SPONSOR:
Woven Together
WHO:
Public
DETAILS: May is National Foster
Care Month and Woven Together will be joining churches across the
country in organized prayer vigils for children in foster care.
Several national organizations including Focus on the Family, Hope
for Orphans, a ministry of FamilyLife, and Show Hope (founded by
Grammy winning singer/songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife
Mary Beth) are encouraging people to gather together to pray for the
more than 500,000 children growing up in the foster care system
during the month of May.
Several hundred prayer vigils for children
and youth in foster care are expected to be held across the country.
This will provide an opportunity for communities all over America to
remember and pray for the children and families as well as the
caseworkers and judges working to help them find loving homes.
To
learn more about the prayer vigil being held here locally at Lincoln
Christian Church please contact Lisa at 445-2018. To learn more
about this national movement visit
www.FosterCarePrayerVigil.org
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church
WHEN:
3 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
Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society
SPONSOR:
Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society
WHO:
Members and Public
DETAILS:
Guest speaker will be Mary Kelley
(See article.)
WHERE:
LCGHS Research Center, 114 N. Chicago St, Lincoln
WHEN:
6:30 p.m.
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:
St. Mary's Catholic 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:
St. Mary's Catholic Church, 805 Pearl Street, Atlanta
WHEN:
Noon - 6 p.m.
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
Monday, May 26
Atlanta Public Library Rededication Exercises
SPONSOR:
Atlanta Public Library
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
The Atlanta Public Library “Rededication Exercises” have been
designed to celebrate completion of its recent and extensive
restoration project. It will follow a program similar to the
“Dedicatory Exercises” held in 1908 when the Atlanta Public Library
building was first opened.
WHERE:
Atlanta Library Lawn
WHEN:
1 - 1:30 p.m.
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
Friday, May 30
Hunter Education Course
SPONSOR:
Logan County Quail and Upland Game Alliance
WHO:
public
DETAILS:
hunting instruction (see
article)
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District, Lincoln
WHEN:
6 p.m. -- 10 p.m.
Saturday, May 31
Lincoln Farmer's Market
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
Scully Park
WHEN:
7 am-noon
Hunter Education Course
SPONSOR:
Logan County Quail and Upland Game Alliance
WHO:
public
DETAILS:
hunting instruction (see
article)
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District, Lincoln
WHEN:
9 a.m. -- 3 p.m.
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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