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October 2015
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.
Culver's Night to benefit local
classrooms
HOSTED BY:
St. John United Methodist Outreach Ministry & Culver's
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Article
WHERE: Culver's Restaurant, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday, October 19
CICBC Blood Drive
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln
Memorial Hospital
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: ALMH, Steinfort Rooms A/B, Lincoln
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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.
Hike in Kickapoo Creek Park
HOSTED BY:
University of Illinois Master Naturalists
WHO: Kids age 8 to 16 with adult
DETAILS: See Article
Pre-register please
WHERE:
Kickapoo Creek Park, Lincoln
WHEN:
4 p.m.
Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society
HOSTED BY:
Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Article
WHERE: LCGHS, 114 N Chicago St., Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 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.
Lincoln Kiwanis
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Kiwanis
WHO: Members and prospective members
DETAILS: Kiwanis is a service organization working to serve
the children of the world.
WHERE: American Legion, Lincoln
WHEN: Noon
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
Coffee with the Superintendent
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Communtiy High School Superintendent Robert Bagby
WHO: Parents and Community
DETAILS: See Article
WHERE: Railsplitter Conference Center, 427 Pulaski Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 a.m. to 8 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.
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
Coffee with the Superintendent
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Communtiy High School Superintendent Robert Bagby
WHO: Parents and Community
DETAILS: See Article
WHERE: Railsplitter Conference Center, 427 Pulaski Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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.
Hike in Kickapoo Creek Park
HOSTED BY:
University of Illinois Master Naturalists
WHO: Kids age 8 to 16 with adult
DETAILS: See Article
Pre-register please
WHERE:
Kickapoo Creek Park, Lincoln
WHEN:
4 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
CICBC Blood Drive
HOSTED BY:
Mount Pulaski Community
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: Bloodmobile at Farmer's Bank, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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.
Hike in Kickapoo Creek Park
HOSTED BY:
University of Illinois Master Naturalists
WHO: Kids age 8 to 16 with adult
DETAILS: See Article
Pre-register please
WHERE:
Kickapoo Creek Park, Lincoln
WHEN:
4 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.
Lincoln Kiwanis
HOSTED BY:
Lincoln Kiwanis
WHO: Members and prospective members
DETAILS: Kiwanis is a service organization working to serve
the children of the world.
WHERE: American Legion, Lincoln
WHEN: Noon
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
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
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.
Hike in Kickapoo Creek Park
HOSTED BY:
University of Illinois Master Naturalists
WHO: Kids age 8 to 16 with adult
DETAILS: See Article
Pre-register please
WHERE:
Kickapoo Creek Park, Lincoln
WHEN:
4 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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