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October 2015


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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