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October 2015

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

Carroll Carnival
HOSTED BY: Carroll Catholic School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Fun, games, food
WHERE: Carroll Catholic School, Lincoln
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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.

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

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

4-H Alumni Fall Fling
HOSTED BY: Logan County 4-H Alumni group
WHO: All 4-H Alumni
DETAILS: See Article
WHERE: New Holland Community Center
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday, October 19

Tuesday, October 20

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

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.

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

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

Tuesday, October 27

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

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

Lunch and Learn at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Area Agency on Aging of Lincolnland and Oasis Senior Center
WHO: All informal caregivers
DETAILS: See Article
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: Noon

Thursday, October 29

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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