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October 2014

Saturday, Oct. 4

Lincoln Farmer's Market
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
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.

HSLC Pet Blessing
HOSTED BY: Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Close up
WHERE: HSLC Shelter, 1803 E. Lincoln Parkway
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Mary Todd Lincoln: Taking Leave
A Dramatic Portrayal of Leaving the White House
HOSTED BY: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See article
WHERE: Elkhart Christian Church, 113 South Gillett Street, Elkhart.
WHEN: 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Honor Flight Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Kronin Brothers VFW Post 1756
WHO: Public
DETAILS: 3 pc. Chicken dinner with potatoes & Gravy, green beans, dinner roll, dessert and drink. There will be several raffle baskets on display with all the proceeds from the baskets going to the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight.
WHERE: VFW Freedom Hall, Fifth Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 5

Light & Siren Parade
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rural Fire Protection and city of Lincoln Fire Departments
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Close up
WHERE: parade ends at the new Big R location on Woodlawn
WHEN: line up at 11 a.m., start time at 11:30 a.m.

3rd Annual Tanzania Tea
HOSTED BY: Love Repeated
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Publicity
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, Lincoln
WHEN: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 6 thru Thursday Oct. 9

Halloween Costume exchange/donations accepted
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See October Library Notes
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: During regular library hours

Monday, Oct. 6

CICBC Blood Drive
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Masonic Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: 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 Walk-ins are also welcome and appreciated.
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo, Lincoln
WHEN: Noon to 6 p.m.

Ready Readers
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 5 thru 7
DETAILS: Registration is required for adequate planning
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 7

Free 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

2014 James D. Strauss Worldview Lectureship
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See article (two-day event)
WHERE: Earl C Hargrove Chapel & Dowling Auditorium
WHEN: beginning at 9:30 a.m. (see article for details)

Little Listeners Lapsit
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children 6 mos. thru 2 years with their caregivers
DETAILS: Please choose the Tuesday OR Wednesday session
Registration is required for adequate planning
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Book Buddies Story Time
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 3 and 4 (also age 5 if not in kindergarten)
DETAILS: Please choose the Tuesday OR Wednesday session
Registration is required for adequate planning
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Elks orthopedic clinic
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Elks, Illinois Elks and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public, by appointment only
DETAILS: See article
WHERE: ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive, Lincoln
WHEN: 1-3 pm

Wednesday, Oct. 8

Free Wellness Check-ups
HOSTED BY: Symphony of Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: We will check your blood pressure and glucose FREE OF CHARGE. All public is welcome if you have any question you may call Terra White 217-735-1538
WHERE: Symphony of Lincoln, North Kickapoo, Lincoln
WHEN: 9 a.m. to Noon

2014 James D. Strauss Worldview Lectureship
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See article (two-day event)
WHERE: Dowling Auditorium at Restoration Hall, LCU
WHEN: 9:30 a.m.

Prayer in the Park
WHO: Open to all
DETAILS: Join others from the area as they come together to pray for the local government, school system, businesses, churches and families
WHERE: Latham Park, Lincoln
WHEN: Noon

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.
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
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 2:30-5:30 pm

Thursday, Oct. 9

Library Youth Art/Craft classes
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 8 thru 12
DETAILS: Weekly registration is required for adequate planning
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Mount Pulaski Rotary lunch
HOSTED BY: Mount Pulaski Rotary Club
WHO: Approved, dues-paying members
DETAILS: Weekly lunch
WHERE: TBA
WHEN: Noon-1 pm

Grief support group
HOSTED BY: Memorial Home Services Hospice
WHO: Those who have experienced a loss.
DETAILS: Our grief support group offers a private setting for individuals to share, discuss feelings, receive support and offer comfort to others who have shared a similar experience. Attendance is free and open to the public.
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 5-6:30 pm

Friday, Oct. 10 & Saturday, Oct. 11

Halloween Costume Exchange
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See October Library Notes
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: Friday 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
WHEN: Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 11

Lincoln Farmer's Market
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 7 am-noon

2014 Moving Forward Walk/Run
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation and Memorial SportsCare
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See article
WHERE: Madigan Park, Lincoln
WHEN: 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m.

Household hazardous waste collection
HOSTED BY: Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Illinois EPA
WHO: Open to public
DETAILS: See Close up
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds, South entrance on Short 11th Street
WHEN: 8 am-3 p.m.

Electronics recycling collection
HOSTED BY: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS:
WHERE: Habitat for Humanity warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Glass recycling collection
HOSTED BY: Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Lincoln Woman's Club and Verallia Saint-Gobain Containers
WHO: Open to public
DETAILS: See Close up
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds, main entrance
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Logan County Democrats meet
HOSTED BY: Logan County Democrats
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Meeting will include distribution of signs and campaign materials
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 12

Carroll Carnival
HOSTED BY: Carroll Catholic School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Gondola's, chili, games for kids of all ages, inflatable's, and more
WHERE: Carroll Catholic Schol
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday, Oct 13

Lincoln Low Vission Support Group
HOSTED BY: Low Vision Support Group
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Close up
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Ready Readers
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 5 thru 7
DETAILS: Registration is required for adequate planning
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 14

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

Wednesday, Oct. 15

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon

Lincoln Farmer's Market
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
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, Oct. 16

Library Youth Art/Craft classes
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 8 thru 12
DETAILS: Weekly registration is required for adequate planning
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Mount Pulaski Rotary lunch
HOSTED BY: Mount Pulaski Rotary Club
WHO: Approved, dues-paying members
DETAILS: Weekly lunch
WHERE: TBA
WHEN: Noon-1 pm

Caregivers Together
HOSTED BY: The Christian Village
WHO: Caregivers and their families
DETAILS: Recognizing the need caregivers have for support in the challenges they face, the Christian Village offers a caregiver support group, open to all caregivers.
WHERE: Christian Village Senior Apartments, 1500 Seventh St.
WHEN: 1:30-3 pm

Friday, Oct. 17

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.
WHERE: Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 11 am-noon

Saturday, Oct. 18

Lincoln Farmer's Market
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Logan County Arts & Crafts Guild Field Trip
HOSTED BY: Logan County Arts & Crafts
WHO: Members and guests
DETAILS: Field trip to Funk's Grove for Sugar Creek event. Will carpool
WHERE: meet at 792 Prairie Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 9:30 a.m.

Fall Fitness Festival at the Lincoln Park District.
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Close up
WHERE: Lincoln Park District Recreational Center
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

15th Annual Germanfest
HOSTED BY: St. John's United Church of Christ & Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See article
WHERE: St. John's UCC
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 20

Ready Readers
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 5 thru 7
DETAILS: Registration is required for adequate planning
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 21

Free 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

Wednesday, Oct. 22

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon

Lincoln Farmer's Market
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 2:30-5:30 pm

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, Oct. 23

Library Youth Art/Craft classes
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 8 thru 12
DETAILS: Weekly registration is required for adequate planning
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Mount Pulaski Rotary lunch
HOSTED BY: Mount Pulaski Rotary Club
WHO: Approved, dues-paying members
DETAILS: Weekly lunch
WHERE: TBA
WHEN: Noon-1 pm

Friday, Oct. 24

Palms Grill Dinner Program
HOSTED BY: Atlanta Public Library & Palms Grill
WHO: Public/reservations required
DETAILS: Friday night dinner with special guests speakers. See Close-up
WHERE: Palms Grill, Atlanta
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. program

Saturday, Oct. 25

Lincoln Farmer's Market
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 7 am-noon

Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Christian Church, Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO: Public
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean

If only these walls could talk
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Historic Preservation Commission
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Close up
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Monday, Oct. 27

Ready Readers
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 5 thru 7
DETAILS: Registration is required for adequate planning
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 28

Public meeting regarding outdoortrails
HOSTED BY: Healthy Communities Partnership & Logan County Regional Planning Commission
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Close up
WHERE: Lincoln Park District
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 29

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon

Lincoln Farmer's Market
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Farmer's Market
WHO: Public
WHERE: Scully Park
WHEN: 2:30-5:30 pm

Thursday, Oct. 30

Library Youth Art/Craft classes
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children ages 8 thru 12
DETAILS: Weekly registration is required for adequate planning
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Mount Pulaski Rotary lunch
HOSTED BY: Mount Pulaski Rotary Club
WHO: Approved, dues-paying members
DETAILS: Weekly lunch
WHERE: TBA
WHEN: Noon-1 pm

Trick or Treat at Symphony
HOSTED BY: Symphony of Lincoln & Lincoln Park District
WHO: All area youngsters
DETAILS: See Publicity
WHERE: Symphony of Lincoln, 2202 N. Kicakpoo
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Halloween FunFest
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Park District & Symphony of Lincolm
WHO: All area youngsters
DETAILS: See Publicity
WHERE: Lincoln Park District
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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