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October 2015
Thursday, October 8
Explorer Club
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children grades third through fifth
DETAILS: Complete a hands-on project or meet a challenge in the
areas of science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Registration is on a week to week basis, with registration for week
one beginning Thursday, Sept. 10. Call us at 732-5732 or email
youthlpld@gmail.com
to sign up.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Community Night at Ray White Park
HOSTED BY:
city of Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Article
WHERE: Ray White Park, 901 Short 11th Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.
Fill Your Cup Coffee and fellowship
HOSTED BY: Lincoln
Church of the Nazarene
WHO: Adult Public
DETAILS: See Close up
(First Thursday of the month)
WHERE: Lincoln Church of the Nazerene, Lower
Level
WHEN:
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Emblem Club #443 Monthly meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln
Elks Lodge
WHO: Members and anyone interested in joining
DETAILS: The Lincoln Emblem Club meets monthly on the first Thursday
of the month. Meetings are held at the Lincoln Elks Ballroom at 7
p.m. New members are always welcome. Contact club president
Judy Smith at 217-732-3788.
WHERE: Lincoln Elks Lodge
WHEN:
7 p.m.
Life Banquet
HOSTED BY:
Pregnancy Resource Center
WHO: Public with reservation
DETAILS: Dinner by Guzzardo's. Please make reservations
by calling 735-4838
WHERE: Lincoln Park District Recreational Center
WHEN: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, October 9
No events on the calendar
Saturday, October 10
Elkhart Country Fair - See
Publicity
Moving Forward 5K/10K
HOSTED BY:
Abraham Lincoln Hospital, ALFH Foundation, Memorial SportsCare
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Moving Forward 5K/10K is a run/walk event held to
inspire a healthy Logan County. For more details visit
www.ALMH.org. Registration
price increases $5 after September 16.
WHERE: Edward Madigan State Park, Lincoln
WHEN: 9 a.m. Race Start Time, arrive early for registration
Paper Shredding and Hard Drive Destruction
HOSTED BY:
Logan County Joint Solid Waste and State Bank of Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Article
WHERE: Logan County Fairground - use main gate
WHEN: 9 a.m. to Noon
Electronics recycling collection
HOSTED BY: Habitat for
Humanity of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS: See
Close-up
WHERE:
Habitat for Humanity warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
9 a.m. to Noon
Glass recycling collection
HOSTED BY: LCJSW,
Lincoln Woman's Club &
Ardagh Group
WHO:
Public
DETAILS: See Article
WHERE: Logan County Fair Grounds - Main Gate Entry
WHEN:
9 a.m. to Noon
Meet the Authors
HOSTED BY: Lincoln
Public Library
WHO: Adults
DETAILS: See Article
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN:
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
2015 Blessing of the Animals
HOSTED BY: Humane Society of Logan
County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS: See Article
WHERE: HSLC Forever Pet Cemetery, 1801 East Lincoln Parkway, Lincoln
WHEN:
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Cosmic Bowling
HOSTED BY:
Center for Youth and Family Services
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Benefit for the CYF.
WHERE: Logan Lanes
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Owl Painting Party
HOSTED BY:
American Legion, Lincoln & Joyful Painting
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See
Publicity
WHERE: American Legion Mary Pat Room, Lincoln
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 11
No events on the calendar
Monday, October 12
Ready Readers Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children grades Kindergarten through Second
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired
with music, movement, crafts, and other hands-on learning
activities. For details and to register, call 732-5732 or email
youthlpld@gmail.com.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 13
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
Little Listeners Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Ages six months to two years
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired with music, finger plays,
gross motor movement, and other activities. For details and to
register, call 732-5732 or email
youthlpld@gmail.com.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.
Book Buddies Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Ages Three to four years (five if not in Kindergarten)
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired with music, movement, crafts
and other hands-on learning activities. For details and to register,
call 732-5732 or email
youthlpld@gmail.com.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.
Tuesday Night Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY:
Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public (membership not required)
DETAILS: Come early for dinner then enjoy an evening of Bingo.
We will offer large jackpots and a great atmosphere!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. Dinner service; 6:30 p.m. Bingo
Grief Share Community Group
HOSTED BY:
Open Arms Christian Fellowship
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See
Publicity
WHERE: 813 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
Lincoln Writer's Club
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Writer's Club
WHO: Members and guests
DETAILS: Suggested topics: A Halloween story (fiction or
non-fiction), 5 things to describe who you are, or A memorable trip.
For more information, please call 732-2723. All Welcome!
WHERE: Alumni Room, Meyer-Evans Student Center, Lincoln College
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
Free Christian College Fair
HOSTED BY:
NACCP
WHO: All prospective students and family
DETAILS: Lincoln Christian University, Greenville College,
Johnson University, and many others. See
Article
WHERE: Cornerstone Christian Academy, 22017 E. 1200 N. Road,
Bloomington
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Safety Plan Summit
HOSTED BY:
Logan County Emergency Management Agency
WHO: All Logan County churches and faith based organizations
DETAILS: See
Publicity
WHERE: Lincoln Park District Ball Room
WHEN: 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 14
Technology Talk at the Oasis
HOSTED BY:
Rep. Tim Butler, AT&T Technology Division & The Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Seniors
DETAILS: The main purpose of the program is to educate senior
citizens about how to use smart phones, talk about apps that can
improve their lives and answer general questions about their phones.
BRING YOUR PHONE!
WHERE: 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Little Listeners Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Ages six months to two years
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired with music, finger plays,
gross motor movement, and other activities. For details and to
register, call 732-5732 or email
youthlpld@gmail.com.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.
Book Buddies Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Ages Three to four years (five if not in Kindergarten)
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired with music, movement, crafts
and other hands-on learning activities. For details and to register,
call 732-5732 or email
youthlpld@gmail.com.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.
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 Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO:
Rotary members
DETAILS:
Weekly meeting
WHERE:
Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN:
Noon
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
Thursday, October 15
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
Explorer Club
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children grades third through fifth
DETAILS: Complete a hands-on project or meet a challenge in the
areas of science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Registration is on a week to week basis, with registration for week
one beginning Thursday, Sept. 10. Call us at 732-5732 or email
youthlpld@gmail.com
to sign up.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
NaNoWriMo Prep
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Grades 6 - 12
DETAILS: Learn how you can join teens around the world in the
writing adventure of a lifetime by writing a novel in November!
Teens that meet their reading goal for November qualify for a free
print copy of their book. Please register by calling 732-5732 or
emailing youthlpld@gmail.com.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 6 p.m.
Safety Plan Summit
HOSTED BY:
Logan County Emergency Management Agency
WHO: All community organizations
DETAILS: See
Publicity
WHERE: Lincoln Park District Ball Room
WHEN: 7 p.m.
Friday, October 16
Diabetes support group
CHANGE OF DATE FOR THIS MONTH ONLY
MOVED TO OCTOBER 23
Saturday, October 17
Grand Opening and Chamber Ribbon Cut
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Public, All Ages (Adults too!)
WHAT: Practice your light saber and blaster skills, stretch
your brain with trivia, make your own Star Wars poster---and much
more. Please register by calling 732-5732 or emailing
youthlpld@gmail.com.
Costumes are welcome!
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Star Wars Party
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Public, All Ages (Adults too!)
WHAT: Practice your light saber and blaster skills, stretch
your brain with trivia, make your own Star Wars poster---and much
more. Please register by calling 732-5732 or emailing
youthlpld@gmail.com.
Costumes are welcome!
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, October 18
Community Breakfast
HOSTED BY:
Love Repeated
WHO: Public/monetary donations accepted
DETAILS: See Article
See
Publicity
WHERE: Carroll Catholic School
WHEN: 8 a.m. to Noon
Monday, October 19
Ready Readers Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children grades Kindergarten through Second
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired
with music, movement, crafts, and other hands-on learning
activities. For details and to register, call 732-5732 or email
youthlpld@gmail.com.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 20
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 a.m. to noon
Little Listeners Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Ages six months to two years
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired with music, finger plays,
gross motor movement, and other activities. For details and to
register, call 732-5732 or email
youthlpld@gmail.com.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.
Book Buddies Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Ages Three to four years (five if not in Kindergarten)
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired with music, movement, crafts
and other hands-on learning activities. For details and to register,
call 732-5732 or email
youthlpld@gmail.com.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.
Tuesday Night Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY:
Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public (membership not required)
DETAILS: Come early for dinner then enjoy an evening of Bingo.
We will offer large jackpots and a great atmosphere!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. Dinner service; 6:30 p.m. Bingo
Grief Share Community Group
HOSTED BY:
Open Arms Christian Fellowship
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See
Publicity
WHERE: 813 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21
Little Listeners Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Ages six months to two years
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired with music, finger plays,
gross motor movement, and other activities. For details and to
register, call 732-5732 or email
youthlpld@gmail.com.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.
Book Buddies Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Ages Three to four years (five if not in Kindergarten)
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired with music, movement, crafts
and other hands-on learning activities. For details and to register,
call 732-5732 or email
youthlpld@gmail.com.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.
Red Cross Blood Drive
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Park District
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Donors with all blood types are needed, especially
those with types O negative, B negative, A negative and AB blood. To
make an appointment to donate blood, download the Red Cross Blood
Donor App from app stores or text BLOODAPP to 90999 to receive a
download link, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS
(1-800-733-2767).
WHERE: Lincoln Park District
WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m.
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 Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO:
Rotary members
DETAILS:
Weekly meeting
WHERE:
Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN:
Noon
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 p.m.
Thursday, October 22
Explorer Club
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children grades third through fifth
DETAILS: Complete a hands-on project or meet a challenge in the
areas of science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Registration is on a week to week basis, with registration for week
one beginning Thursday, Sept. 10. Call us at 732-5732 or email
youthlpld@gmail.com
to sign up.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
MS Walk "Meet and Greet"
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Chapter - Multiple
Sclerosis Society
WHO: Public
TOPIC: See Article
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Steinfort Rooms A & B,
Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m.
Friday, October 23
Diabetes support group
HOSTED BY:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: People with diabetes and their
support system
TOPIC: Blood Sugar Pattern Identification See
Article
WHERE: Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 11 am-noon
Saturday, October 24
32nd Annual Harvest of Talents
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Christian Church
WHO: Public/fundraiser
DETAILS: See
Publicity
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church
WHEN: Doors open at 7 a.m., Live Auction at 2 p.m.
Atlanta Rescue Squad Chili Fundraiser
HOSTED BY:
Atlanta Rescue Squad
WHO: Public/fundraiser
DETAILS: The funds raised will assist in purchasing new
equipment and training materials for the Rescue Squad. Menu
will include chili and hot dogs.
WHERE: Atlanta Fire House
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 25
No events on the calendar
Monday, October 26
Ready Readers Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children grades Kindergarten through Second
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired
with music, movement, crafts, and other hands-on learning
activities. For details and to register, call 732-5732 or email
youthlpld@gmail.com.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 27
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 a/m/ to noon
Little Listeners Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Ages six months to two years
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired with music, finger plays,
gross motor movement, and other activities. For details and to
register, call 732-5732 or email
youthlpld@gmail.com.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.
Book Buddies Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Ages Three to four years (five if not in Kindergarten)
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired with music, movement, crafts
and other hands-on learning activities. For details and to register,
call 732-5732 or email
youthlpld@gmail.com.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.
Tuesday Night Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY:
Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public (membership not required)
DETAILS: Come early for dinner then enjoy an evening of Bingo.
We will offer large jackpots and a great atmosphere!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. Dinner service; 6:30 p.m. Bingo
Grief Share Community Group
HOSTED BY:
Open Arms Christian Fellowship
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See
Publicity
WHERE: 813 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 28
Little Listeners Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Ages six months to two years
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired with music, finger plays,
gross motor movement, and other activities. For details and to
register, call 732-5732 or email
youthlpld@gmail.com.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.
Book Buddies Story Time
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Ages Three to four years (five if not in Kindergarten)
DETAILS: Children enjoy stories paired with music, movement, crafts
and other hands-on learning activities. For details and to register,
call 732-5732 or email
youthlpld@gmail.com.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.
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 Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO:
Rotary members
DETAILS:
Weekly meeting
WHERE:
Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
WHEN:
Noon
Thursday, October 29
Explorer Club
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children grades third through fifth
DETAILS: Complete a hands-on project or meet a challenge in the
areas of science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Registration is on a week to week basis, with registration for week
one beginning Thursday, Sept. 10. Call us at 732-5732 or email
youthlpld@gmail.com
to sign up.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Halloween Party at Symphony
HOSTED BY:
Symphony of Lincoln and Lincoln Park District
WHO: Children with adult escort
DETAILS: See
Publicity
WHERE: Symphony of Lincoln, 2202 N. Kickapoo St., Lincoln
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
LPD Halloween FunFest
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Park District
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Our annual evening of fun and games. Come in costume,
and bring your bag or basket for treats. See
Publicity
WHERE: Lincoln Park District, Rec Center, 1400 Railer Way, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m..
Friday, October 30
No events on the calendar
Saturday, October 31
New Holland Family FunFest
HOSTED BY:
Village of New Holland
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See
Publicity
WHERE: New Holland Community Center
WHEN: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
5th Saturday Opry
HOSTED BY:
Eagles Lodge
WHO: Public/Admission charged
DETAILS: See
Close up
WHERE: 1621 N. Kickapoo, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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