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October 2016

Saturday, October 8

11:30 a.m. - Olympia South PTO Golf Tournament
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News

Learn about the Power of Produce
at ALMH Market
HOSTED BY: ALMH Market, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS Each week the market will offer the Power of Produce program free for youngsters, along with free fitness classes, a walking trail, and other offerings such as free health screenings, free cooking demonstrations, and "Community Day." The Market will be not just a place to shop, but a destination to spend a great morning on a healthy family outing.
WHERE: Logan County Fairground
WHEN: 8 a.m. to Noon

ALMH Walk/run
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See article in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Edward Madigan State Park, Lincoln
WHEN: 9 a.m.

Vinegar Hill Market
HOSTED BY: City of Mount Pulaski & Mount Pulaski Merchants Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Various vendors gathered around the square in Mount Pulaski. the Courthouse Foundation is inviting everyone to come into the Courthouse and sign up for four drawings. Prizes are local Gift Certificates and sweet rolls from Calm Creek Café. Drawings will be held at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. ,Noon, and 1 p.m.
WHERE: Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

National Motorcycle Day at Christian Village
HOSTED BY: Chrisitan Village
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Give the residents something they will never forget...donuts and Drinks provide...Raffle
WHERE: Christian Village, north side of Alzheimer Unit
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Cruise-in at the Mill on Route 66
HOSTED BY: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS See article in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: The Mill on Route 66, 738 S. Washington, Lincoln
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sandwich fundraiser at IGA
HOSTED BY: Military Order of the Purple Heart
WHO: Public with paid meal ticket
DETAILS: Pork Chop or Rib Eye Sandwich. Proceeds to benefit work of the Military Order of the Purple Heart
WHERE: Lincoln IGA
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Middletown Presbyterian Church
WHO: Public with paid meal ticket
DETAILS: MENU: Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, green beans, salad bar, cake and drinks ALL YOU CAN EAT!! Kids 3 and under eat free!
WHERE: Middletown Presbyterian Church
WHEN: 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 9

No events on the calendar

Monday, October 10

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 10:45 a.m.

Ready Readers Storytime
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children, K through 2nd grade
DETAILS: See September Library Notes in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex, Lincoln
WHEN: 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 11

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

Book Buddies Storytime
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children, ages 3 to 4, 5 if not in Kindergarten
DETAILS: See September Library Notes in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex, Lincoln
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Little Listeners Storytime
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children, ages 6 months to 2 years
DETAILS: See September Library Notes in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex, Lincoln
WHEN: 10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. choose Tuesday or Wednesday

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: Logan Lanes
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
WHERE: 813 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Lincoln Writer's Club
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Writer's Club
WHO: Members and prospective members
DETAILS: See announcement
WHERE: Lincoln college, Meyer-Evans Student Center, Alumni Room
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 12

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 to 1:30 p.m.

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Meyer-Evans Student Center, Lincoln College
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. In case of rain, the meeting will be in the Lincoln Public Library, in the Pegram Room downstairs.
WHERE: The Bandstand in Latham Park
WHEN: Noon

Thursday, October 13

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.

Explorer Club
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Grades 3 through 5
DETAILS: See September Library Notes in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex, Lincoln
WHEN: 3:30 p.m.

Friday, October 14

Diabetes Support Group
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital/Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Meets monthly on the third Friday of the month
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 11 a.m. to Noon

Saturday, October 15

Spook-tacular Vendor Show fundraiser for YMCA
HOSTED BY: Lynnette Hurley
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Vendor Market with losts of home based business vendors. Fundraiser to benefit the local YMCA
WHERE: YMCA Activity Center, 719 Wyatt Avenue, Lincoln
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Joyful Paintings for adults and youth - Pumpkin Painting
HOSTED BY: Adults and Children ages 6 to 12 and older
WHO: Public
DETAILS: This is a fun family pumpkin painting party! Pumpkins will be provided to all along with food and beverage. There will be a variety of options and styles to choose from along with other activities as well. Advance registration required. When you call to register please let the park district know what color of pumpkin you would like: white, black, or orange!
WHERE: Lincoln Park District
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Atlanta Rescue Squad Chili Supper Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Atlanta Rescue Squad
WHO: Public/Donation only
DETAILS: 2nd annual Chili Supper Fundraiser. Chili soup meal. Hot dogs available also
WHERE: Atlanta Fire House
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Chicken Dinner fundraiser for Honor Flight
HOSTED BY: VFW Post 1756
WHO: Public/Donation only
DETAILS: VFW Chicken Dinner fundraiser for Land of Lincoln Honor Flight. Menu: 3 pieces of chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes & gravy, salad, roll, and your choice of tea or lemonade plus dessert. Carry out available. Raffle baskets of great items donated by local merchants and artisans. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Foxhole Pub & Grub, or from any VFW member or they can be purchased at the door that evening.
WHERE: 915 Fifth Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Germanfest Meal fundraiser
HOSTED BY: St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Mount Pulaski
WHO: Public/with paid meal ticket
DETAILS: Germanfest Meal including fresh Brats/hotdogs, German Potato Salad, Red Cabbage, Applesauce Spatzel, Strudel or German Chocolate Cake. Come enjoy fellowship and homemade German food. Carry-outs available.
WHERE: 321 S Lafayette St, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

3rd Saturday Dance at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public with paid admission
DETAILS: Do you like to dance? Have you found it hard to find a dance hall these days? Well, the Oasis is the place for you! DJ provided. Admission fee will include drinks and popcorn. Come on out on the 3rd Saturday for food, fun and fancy foot work!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, October 16

No events on the calendar

Monday, October 17

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.

Tuesday, October 18

Grief Share Community Group
HOSTED BY: Open Arms Christian Fellowship
WHO: Public
WHERE: 813 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Spooky Cupcakes!
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Youth ages 12 and up
DETAILS: Come join us at the Lincoln Park District for a spooktacular evening decorating cupcakes! Registration due by October 12th
WHERE: Lincoln Park District
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 8 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, October 19

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Meyer-Evans Student Center, Lincoln College
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 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Thursday, October 20

5 p.m. - Logan County Quail & Upland Game Alliance 35th Annual Banquet
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News

Explorer Club
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Grades 3 through 5
DETAILS: See September Library Notes in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex, Lincoln
WHEN: 3:30 p.m.

Joyful Painting for kids
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Park District
WHO: children ages 8 and up
DETAILS: This is a fun after school activity where children will be painting a mysterious owl silhouette for the Halloween season. Snack will also be included! Registration due by October 17th.
WHERE: Lincoln Park District
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Friday, October 21

No events on the calendar

Saturday, October 22

Superheros in the Stacks
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Public
DETAILS Calling all superheroes! Join us at the library and try your hand at trivia, participate in our costume contest, test your superhero skills with games and activities, munch on super goodies---and more! This event is free, but please register to participate by calling 732-5732.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, October 23

No events on the calendar

Monday, October 24

Tuesday, October 25

Grief Share Community Group
HOSTED BY: Open Arms Christian Fellowship
WHO: Public
WHERE: 813 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 26

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Meyer-Evans Student Center, Lincoln College
WHEN: Noon

Thursday, October 27

Explorer Club
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Grades 3 through 5
DETAILS: See September Library Notes in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex, Lincoln
WHEN: 3:30 p.m.

Friday, October 28

No events on the calendar

Saturday, October 29

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.

Annual United Methodist Soup Supper Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Middletown United Methodist Church
WHO: Public with paid meal ticket
DETAILS: All you can eat chili or vegetable soup, relishes, drink and dessert. Hot dogs & Mac & cheese sold as separate items. Bake sale & Bazaar table .
WHERE: 407 2nd Street, Middletown
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

5th Saturday Opry
HOSTED BY: 5th Saturday Opry
WHO: Public with paid admission
DETAILS: Classic Country Music show. Pam Kilmer & Bob Krouse will be our guests tonight. As always, we will have FREE popcorn, the Eagles will be selling concessions, and we will have a 50/50 drawing for a special charity. Come in Halloween costume and you could win a prize!
WHERE: Lincoln Eagles Lodge
WHEN: 6 p.m. - doors open 7 p.m. show starts

Sunday, October 30

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, October 31

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