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February 2016


Wednesday, February 10

Secret Valentines
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children all ages
DETAILS:  Drop by the Youth Services department and create handmade valentines to be distributed to our older friends at an area care facility.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: During regular hours

CICBC Blood Drive
HOSTED BY: Lincoln 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 The Christian Village, 1507 7th Street, Lincoln
WHEN:  11 a.m. to 2 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

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: Lincoln Public Library, Pegram Room
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

Thursday, February 11

Secret Valentines
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children all ages
DETAILS:  Drop by the Youth Services department and create handmade valentines to be distributed to our older friends at an area care facility.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: During regular hours

Oasis Potluck lunch
HOSTED BY: The Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public and members
DETAILS:  Bring a dish to pass or pay a small admission and join us for a great meal and loads of fellowship!  We also award prizes.  Come join us for food and fun.
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.

Friday, February 12

Secret Valentines
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children all ages
DETAILS:  Drop by the Youth Services department and create handmade valentines to be distributed to our older friends at an area care facility.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: During regular hours

Lincoln Birthday Celebration in Mount Pulaski
HOSTED BY: Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  See Article
WHERE: Mount Pulaski Courthouse
WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m.

Honest Abe Interactive Dinner
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Land CEO
WHO: Public with paid admission
DETAILS:  See Article
WHERE: Lincoln Christian University Henderson Hall
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Valentine's Day Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser
HOSTED BY: First Baptist Church Youth Group
WHO: Public with paid meal ticket
DETAILS:  See Article
WHERE: 101 Broadway Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 13

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

Logan County Democrats
HOSTED BY: Logan County Democrats
WHO: All Democrats
DETAILS:  See Article
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library
WHEN:  10 a.m.

Honest Abe 5K run/walk
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Land CEO
WHO: Public with paid admission
DETAILS:  See Article
WHERE: Starts at Latham Park in Lincoln
WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m..

Valentine Ball
HOSTED BY: Jefferson Street Church & Lincoln Christian Church
WHO: Public with paid admission
DETAILS:  The evening includes dancing and desserts, raffle of various gift baskets.   This is a dance open to the community and the proceeds will benefit short term mission trips to Haiti and the Dominican Republic in the summer of 2016.   Tickets can be purchased at MKS Jewelers or online at LincolnCharityBall.com.
WHERE: Lincoln Knights of Columbus
WHEN:  6:30 p.m. doors open, swing dance lessons at 7 p.m.

Sunday, February 14

4-H Foundation Spaghetti Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Logan County 4-H
WHO: Public/donation requested
DETAILS:  See Article
WHERE: Lincoln Knights of Columbus
WHEN:  11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Monday, February 15

Senior Fitness Class
HOSTED BY: Christian Village/Silver Fox Fitness
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Free of charge and is open to the public. Due to construction, entrance and parking is only from Short 8th St.
WHERE: Christian Village Congregate Building
WHEN: 10:15 a.m. to 10:45a.m.

Military order of the Purple Heart
HOSTED BY: Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 159 and Auxiliary 159
WHO: Members
DETAILS: Monthly meeting of both the chapter and the auxiliary.  For questions about the chapter, auxiliary or membership call Melanie 217-871-8254. 
WHERE: VFW Post 755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.

Monthly meeting of the Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society
HOSTED BY: Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Special guest speaker.  See Article
WHERE: 114 N. Chicago Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 16

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

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.

Lincoln Masonic Lodge meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Masons Lodge 210
WHO: Members
DETAILS:  Regularly scheduled meeting
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Lodge 210, 2022 N. Kickapoo Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 17

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

American Legion 263 Auxiliary meeting
HOSTED BY: American Legion 263 Auxiliary
WHO: Members
DETAILS: Monthly meeting
WHERE: American Legion Hall, 1740 Fifth Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 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 pm

Thursday, February 18

Book Oscars Night
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Young Adults - grades 6 through 12
DETAILS: Always wanted to walk the red carpet? Here’s your chance! Get dressed up, join us for some fancy refreshments and hear which books have received the coveted awards. For more information and to register, please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com. Want to nominate your favorite books for our Book Oscars? Drop by the Youth Services department and find out how easy it is!
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Friday, February 19

Fall Prevention Lunch and Learn
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Free to the public - RSVP requested
DETAILS: Free lunch and a presentation of Fall Prevention given by Lori Haynes, Physical Therapist Assistant.  To RSVP, please call 217-732-6132
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center
WHEN: Noon

Saturday, February 20

2016 Wellness Expo
HOSTED BY: Healthy Communities Partnership, Logan County Department of Public Health, and the Lincoln Park District
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Join us as we celebrate wellness with fun activities, giveaways, great door prizes, free screenings and more at the 2016 Wellness Expo. A 65 foot inflatable obstacle course for all ages will be available for unlimited activity, free drug recycling and so much more. Food by Peggy's Place available for purchase.
WHERE: Lincoln Park District, 1400 Railer Way, Lincoln
WHEN:  9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

CICBC Blood Drive
HOSTED AT: The 2016 Wellness Expo
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, Lincoln Park District, 1400 Railer Way, Lincoln
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Soup Supper Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Atlanta Christian Church Guatemala Mission Team
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  See Article
WHERE: Atlanta Christian Church fellowship hall, corner of 3rd & Maple, in Atlanta.
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, February 21

Culver's Night to purchase Overdose Reversal Kits
HOSTED BY: Culver's Restaurant and St. John United Church of Christ
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  See Article
WHERE: Culver's Restaurant
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday, February 22

Senior Fitness Class
HOSTED BY: Christian Village/Silver Fox Fitness
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Free of charge and is open to the public. Due to construction, entrance and parking is only from Short 8th St.
WHERE: Christian Village Congregate Building
WHEN: 10:15 a.m. to 10:45a.m.

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.   Walk ins welcome!
WHERE: 200 Stahlhut Drive, Steinfort Rooms A & B
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 23

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

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, February 24

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, February 25

Godspell
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Public with paid admission
DETAILS:  See Article
WHERE: Hargrove Chapel, Lincoln Christian University
WHEN:  TBA

Friday, February 26

Diabetes support group
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: People with diabetes and their support system
TOPIC:  See Article
WHERE: Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 11 am-noon

Elkhart Dinner Lecture Series
HOSTED BY: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public with paid reservation
DETAILS:  See Article
WHERE: Wild Hare Cafe, Elkhart
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.

Godspell
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Public with paid admission
DETAILS:  See Article
WHERE: Hargrove Chapel, Lincoln Christian University
WHEN:  TBA

Saturday, February 27

Free Community Yoga Class
HOSTED BY: REPS Gym
WHO: Public
WHERE: REPS Gym, 300 S. McLean, Lincoln
WHEN: 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Godspell
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Christian University
WHO: Public with paid admission
DETAILS:  See Article
WHERE: Hargrove Chapel, Lincoln Christian University
WHEN:  TBA

Sunday, February 28

Prenatal Class at ALMH
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public with reservation required
DETAILS:  Join us for a free prenatal class to learn about when to come to the hospital, who to expect during labor and delivery, pain relief options, breathing techniques PLUS receive a tour of the Family Maternity Suites at ALMH.   To register, please call the ALMH Obstetrics Department at 217-605-5233.
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Family Maternity Suites, 200 Stahlhut Drive, Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, February 29

Oasis Quarter Auction
HOSTED BY:  The Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Bring your quarters to the Oasis for a Quarter Auction.  We will have loads of fun.  A light meal will also be sold.  Interested vendors should call 217-732-6132
WHERE:  Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN:  Doors open at 5 p.m. for dinner, auction at 6:30 p.m.

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