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August 2017
Thursday, August 17
Suicide Prevention and Awareness fundraiser at
Culver's
HOSTED BY: Culver's Restaurant and
Kelli Allison
WHO: Public / fundraiser
DETAILS: See Story in Lincoln
Daily News
WHERE: Culver's Restaurant, Lincoln
WHEN:
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Loads of Fun at the Laundromat
HOSTED BY:
St. John's United Church of Christ
WHO: Public
DETAILS: The church missions members will be on hand feeding coins
into washers and dryers for the family wash needs of those who have
budget struggles. The event will begin at 5 p.m. and run until
7 p.m. or funds are exhausted, whichever comes first
WHERE: Lincoln Laundromat, Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, August 18
Diabetes Support Group
HOSTED BY:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital/Oasis Senior
Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Timely topics are discussed each month. Led by a Registered
Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator.
For details, call 217-605-5535
WHERE:
Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN:
11 a.m. to Noon
American Legion Schnitzel Fest
HOSTED BY:
American Legion Post 263
WHO: Public/cost
WHERE: 1740 Fifth Street, Lincoln
WHEN:
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
3rd Fridays Downtown Lincoln
HOSTED BY:
City of Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: An evening of fun, games, live music, food, and special
themes, held monthly throughout the summer
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln
WHEN:
5:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 19
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
Relay for
Life IGA
Sandwich Sale
HOSTED
BY: Relay for Life of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: All proceeds will be for the 2017 Paint Your World
Purple Relay for Life of Logan County.
WHERE: Lincoln IGA Parking Lot
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Third
Annual Ice Cream Social at Eminence Church
HOSTED
BY: Eminence Church Family
WHO: Public/fundraiser
DETAILS: Sloppy Joe, Chips, Cole Slaw, Homemade Desserts,
beverage, PLUS Schwan's Icre Cream Sundae with assorted toppings.
All proceeds will benefit Eminence Ladies Aid Missions
WHERE: Eminence Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 1605 2500th
Street, Atlanta
WHEN: 4 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!
Admission fee charged. Drinks & snacks, door prizes, and 50/50
raffle
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, August 20
Culver's Fundraiser for Narcan Kits
HOSTED BY:
St. John's United Church of Christ and Culver's REstaurant
WHO:
Public / fundraiser
DETAILS: Ten percent of evening receipts will be donated to
the Narcan Fund for the purchase of kits to go in Lincoln Police
Squad Cars
WHERE:
Culver's Restaurant
WHEN:
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday, August 21
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.
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, August 22
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
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: Whiskers at the Elks County Club
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
Wednesday, August 23
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
Thursday, August 24
No events on the calendar
Friday, August 25
LINCOLN BALLOON FESTIVAL
Friday and
Saturday at the Logan County Airport
American Legion Walleye & Chicken Fry
HOSTED BY: Lincoln American Legion
Post 263
WHO: Public/cost
WHERE: American Legion Post 263, 1740 Fifth Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, August 26
LINCOLN BALLOON FESTIVAL
Friday and
Saturday at the Logan County Airport
Gigi's Playhouse
GiGi's Program
Agenda for Saturday, August 26th
Saturday downtown events
2017 Lincoln
Balloon Festival expands back to the downtown area with Art,
Crafters, and Home-based business shows
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Lincoln
Masonic Lodge 210
WHO: Public/ Fundraiser - cost applies
DETAILS:
After the early
morning balloon fly-in, stop in for a hearty breakfast. All
you can eat!
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Lodge, 2022 N. Kickapoo Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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
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.
Sunday, August 27
LINCOLN BALLOON FESTIVAL
Sunday downtown
events
2017 Lincoln
Balloon Festival expands back to the downtown area with Art,
Crafters, and Home-based business shows
ALMH Prenatal Class
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial
Hospital
WHO: Free, registration requested
DETAILS:
What is covered? When to Come to the Hospital, What to Expect During
Labor and Delivery, Pain Relief Options, Breathing Techniques,
Family Maternity Suites Tour. Register by calling 217-605-5233
WHERE: ALMH Steinfort Room A
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, August 28
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.
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. All presenting
donors will receive a voucher for a FREE football themed t-shirt and
be entered into a drawing for a $2,500 vacation package.
WHERE: ALMH Steinfort Rooms A & B, 200 Stalhut Drive, Lincoln
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, August 29
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
CICBC Blood Drive
HOSTED BY: Elkhart Christian Church
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. All presenting
donors will receive a voucher for a FREE football themed t-shirt and
be entered into a drawing for a $2,500 vacation package.
WHERE: Bloodmobile - Elkhart Chrisitan Church, 217 S. Gillett
Street, Elkhart
WHEN: 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.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
Wednesday, August 30
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
Thursday, August 31
No events on the calendar
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