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August 2017
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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
Cub Scout Pack 101 Get together
HOSTED BY: Cub
Scout Pack 101
WHO: current cub scouts, and those interested in joining
DETAILS: See story in Lincoln
Daily News
WHERE: Kickapoo Creek Park
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
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
See story in Lincoln
Daily News
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
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