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JANUARY 2017
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14
Electronics recycling collection
HOSTED BY: Habitat for
Humanity of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS: See story in Lincoln
Daily News
WHERE:
Habitat for Humanity warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
9 a.m. to Noon
Family Lego Day at the Library
HOSTED BY: Lincoln
Public Library
WHO:
Public - all ages
DETAILS: Bring your own Legos or use the library’s and build
and create to your heart’s content. You’ll have your own space to
build so your Legos don’t get mixed up with other participant’s
materials. Need to use ours? No worries! We have lots of fun new
Legos that have been donated to the library. Choose to complete a
building challenge during the event and be entered in a special
prize drawing! This event is free, but please register by calling
732-5732.
WHERE:
Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN:
10 a.m. to Noon
Joyful Painting for kids
HOSTED BY: Lincoln
Park District
WHO: Second Grade up
DETAILS: Spend the morning painting Olaf! Adults are
welcome to join in this fun paint day event
Please register by January 13th to reserve
you spot
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District
WHEN:
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15
LCHS Winter Play - Snap Judgments
HOSTED BY: Lincoln
Community High School Theater Dept.
WHO:
Public with paid admission
DETAILS: See story in
Lincoln Daily News
WHERE:
Lincoln Community High School Auditorium
WHEN:
2 p.m.
Culver's Fundraiser - Heroin Addiction Support
and Transportation program
HOSTED BY: LCHS National Honor
Society, St. John's United Church of Christ &
Culver's
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See story
in Lincoln Daily News
WHEN:
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
MONDAY, JANUARY 16
Joyce Kinzie/Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast
HOSTED BY: Lincoln
College
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Buffet breakfast and entertainment from the 2nd
Baptist Youth Choir and the Lincoln College Chorale along with
remarks by this year’s MLK Scholarship recipient Ty Whitetree, and
keynote speaker Dr. David Gerlach, the 22nd president of Lincoln
College
WHERE:
Davidson-Sheffer Gymnasium on the Lincoln
College campus
WHEN:
Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and the program begins at 8:00 a.m.
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.
Logan County Genealogy and Historical Society
monthly meeting
HOSTED BY: Logan
County Genealogy and Historical Society
WHO: Members & public
DETAILS: See announcement in
Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: LCG&HS Center, Lincoln
WHEN:
6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17
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
Homework Helpers
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children grades three through six
DETAILS: Lincoln Christian University students will return to
assist children (grades 3-6) with homework in the Library Annex,
Mondays through Thursdays from 3:30-4:45pm. Please call 732-5732 or
email youthlpld@gmail.com
for more information.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 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
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, JANUARY 18
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
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.
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.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19
Explorer Club: Tiny Terrariums
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children grades 3rd through 5th
DETAILS: Make your own mini-garden and learn about the
importance of the ecosystem. Please register by calling 732-5732.
(You can register for the full 8 week session of Explorer Club or
for individual classes.)
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
LCHS FFA Alumni meeting
HOSTED BY: LCHS FFA
Alumni
WHO: Members and any alumni of LCHS FFA
DETAILS: Monthly meeting
WHERE: Lincoln Community High School Ag Room
WHEN:
6 p.m.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20
Diabetes Education Class
HOSTED BY:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital/Oasis Senior
Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See story in
Lincoln Daily News
WHERE:
Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN:
11 a.m. to Noon
Victim Impact Panel
HOSTED BY: Abraham
Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Open to public with admission
DETAILS:
This educational event is open to the public. An opportunity to hear
from those personally affected from the decision to drive while
under the influence. For details, call 217-605-5008
Walk-ins welcome
WHERE: ALMH, Steinfort Rooms A & B
WHEN:
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21
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, JANUARY 22
No events on the calendar
MONDAY, JANUARY 23
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
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24
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: 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
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25
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, JANUARY 26
Explorer Club: Sew Much Fun Week 1
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children grades 3rd through 5th
DETAILS: Learn some basic hand-sewing from our guest
seamstress and create your own pillow to take home. Please register
by calling 732-5732. (You can register for the full 8 week session
of Explorer Club or for individual classes.)
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27
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.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28
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, JANUARY 29
No events on the calendar
MONDAY, JANUARY 30
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.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31
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
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
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