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JULY 2017

Saturday, July 1

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

Sunday, July 2

Free Lunch at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
HOSTED BY: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
WHO:  Public
DETAILS:  Complete meal free to all
WHERE: 1140 N. State Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday, July 3

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, July 4

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

Summer Food Program for Youth
HOSTED BY: District 27 Schools,  First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln, University of Illinois Extension 4-H, and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: All youth under the age of 18
DETAILS:   the program will provide free lunches to children 18 or younger on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All meals will take place at the Lincoln Junior High from 12pm to 1pm. No to-go meals are available. Adults attending with the children may purchase a lunch for $3. Participants are also invited to take part in free activities from 11:30am-12pm. On Tuesdays the University of Illinois-Extension office will be providing a free educational activity and on Thursdays the Crazy CATCH Lady will lead participants in fun gym activities to promote physical fitness.
WHERE: Lincoln Junior High School
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.  activity time,  Noon to 1 p.m. lunch

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, July 5

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

VFW 1756 Auxiliary meeting
HOSTED BY: VFW 1756 Auxiliary
WHO: Members
DETAILS: Monthly meeting
WHERE: Freedom Hall, Cronin Brothers VFW 1756, 915 Fifth Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Thursday, July 6

Summer Food Program for Youth
HOSTED BY: District 27 Schools,  First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln, University of Illinois Extension 4-H, and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: All youth under the age of 18
DETAILS:   the program will provide free lunches to children 18 or younger on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All meals will take place at the Lincoln Junior High from 12pm to 1pm. No to-go meals are available. Adults attending with the children may purchase a lunch for $3. Participants are also invited to take part in free activities from 11:30am-12pm. On Tuesdays the University of Illinois-Extension office will be providing a free educational activity and on Thursdays the Crazy CATCH Lady will lead participants in fun gym activities to promote physical fitness.
WHERE: Lincoln Junior High School
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.  activity time,  Noon to 1 p.m. lunch

Emblem Club #443 Monthly meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Elks Lodge
WHO: Members and anyone interested in joining
DETAILS: The Lincoln Emblem Club meets monthly on the first Thrusday of the month. Meetings are held at the Lincoln Elks Ballroom at 7 p.m.  New members are always welcome. Contact club president Judy Smith at 217-732-3788.
WHERE: Lincoln Elks Lodge
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Friday, July 7

No events on the calendar

Saturday, July 8

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

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
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

Sunday, July 9

No events on the calendar

Monday, July 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.

Tuesday, July 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

Summer Food Program for Youth
HOSTED BY: District 27 Schools,  First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln, University of Illinois Extension 4-H, and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: All youth under the age of 18
DETAILS:   the program will provide free lunches to children 18 or younger on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All meals will take place at the Lincoln Junior High from 12pm to 1pm. No to-go meals are available. Adults attending with the children may purchase a lunch for $3. Participants are also invited to take part in free activities from 11:30am-12pm. On Tuesdays the University of Illinois-Extension office will be providing a free educational activity and on Thursdays the Crazy CATCH Lady will lead participants in fun gym activities to promote physical fitness.
WHERE: Lincoln Junior High School
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.  activity time,  Noon to 1 p.m. lunch

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, July 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

Thursday, July 13

Summer Food Program for Youth
HOSTED BY: District 27 Schools,  First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln, University of Illinois Extension 4-H, and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: All youth under the age of 18
DETAILS:   the program will provide free lunches to children 18 or younger on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All meals will take place at the Lincoln Junior High from 12pm to 1pm. No to-go meals are available. Adults attending with the children may purchase a lunch for $3. Participants are also invited to take part in free activities from 11:30am-12pm. On Tuesdays the University of Illinois-Extension office will be providing a free educational activity and on Thursdays the Crazy CATCH Lady will lead participants in fun gym activities to promote physical fitness.
WHERE: Lincoln Junior High School
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.  activity time,  Noon to 1 p.m. lunch

Weight Loss Support Group
HOSTED BY: Memorial Weight Loss and Wellness Center
WHO: Free to public
DETAILS: Small group discussion followed by a short presentation on a variety of topics.  For details, call 217-605-5500
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Steinfort Room A. 
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Let it Grow Garden Club
HOSTED BY: Let it Grow Garden Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Come enjoy a guest speaker, question and answer sessions, and a chance to share your gardening experiences with others.  NO MEMBERSHIP FEES, EVERYONE WELCOME
WHERE: Lincoln Rural Fire Protection District, North Postville Drive, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Friday, July 14

No events on the calendar

Saturday, July 15

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

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, July 16

No events on the calendar

Monday, July 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, July 18

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

Summer Food Program for Youth
HOSTED BY: District 27 Schools,  First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln, University of Illinois Extension 4-H, and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: All youth under the age of 18
DETAILS:   the program will provide free lunches to children 18 or younger on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All meals will take place at the Lincoln Junior High from 12pm to 1pm. No to-go meals are available. Adults attending with the children may purchase a lunch for $3. Participants are also invited to take part in free activities from 11:30am-12pm. On Tuesdays the University of Illinois-Extension office will be providing a free educational activity and on Thursdays the Crazy CATCH Lady will lead participants in fun gym activities to promote physical fitness.
WHERE: Lincoln Junior High School
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.  activity time,  Noon to 1 p.m. lunch

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, July 19

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

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.

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, July 20

Summer Food Program for Youth
HOSTED BY: District 27 Schools,  First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln, University of Illinois Extension 4-H, and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: All youth under the age of 18
DETAILS:   the program will provide free lunches to children 18 or younger on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All meals will take place at the Lincoln Junior High from 12pm to 1pm. No to-go meals are available. Adults attending with the children may purchase a lunch for $3. Participants are also invited to take part in free activities from 11:30am-12pm. On Tuesdays the University of Illinois-Extension office will be providing a free educational activity and on Thursdays the Crazy CATCH Lady will lead participants in fun gym activities to promote physical fitness.
WHERE: Lincoln Junior High School
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.  activity time,  Noon to 1 p.m. lunch

Friday, July 21

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

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, July 22

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

Sunday, July 23

No events on the calendar

Monday, July 24

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, July 25

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

Summer Food Program for Youth
HOSTED BY: District 27 Schools,  First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln, University of Illinois Extension 4-H, and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: All youth under the age of 18
DETAILS:   the program will provide free lunches to children 18 or younger on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All meals will take place at the Lincoln Junior High from 12pm to 1pm. No to-go meals are available. Adults attending with the children may purchase a lunch for $3. Participants are also invited to take part in free activities from 11:30am-12pm. On Tuesdays the University of Illinois-Extension office will be providing a free educational activity and on Thursdays the Crazy CATCH Lady will lead participants in fun gym activities to promote physical fitness.
WHERE: Lincoln Junior High School
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.  activity time,  Noon to 1 p.m. lunch

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, July 26

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, July 27

Summer Food Program for Youth
HOSTED BY: District 27 Schools,  First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln, University of Illinois Extension 4-H, and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: All youth under the age of 18
DETAILS:   the program will provide free lunches to children 18 or younger on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All meals will take place at the Lincoln Junior High from 12pm to 1pm. No to-go meals are available. Adults attending with the children may purchase a lunch for $3. Participants are also invited to take part in free activities from 11:30am-12pm. On Tuesdays the University of Illinois-Extension office will be providing a free educational activity and on Thursdays the Crazy CATCH Lady will lead participants in fun gym activities to promote physical fitness.
WHERE: Lincoln Junior High School
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.  activity time,  Noon to 1 p.m. lunch

Friday, July 28

No events on the calendar

Saturday, July 29

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.

Fifth Saturday Opry
HOSTED BY: Eagles Lodge
WHO: Public with paid admission
DETAILS:  Join the 5th Saturday Opry Band for an evening of classic country music. Doors open at 6pm with show at 7pm. Tickets sold at the door. Concessions sold by the Eagles Lodge. Free popcorn ! Use the entrance near the pavilion.
WHERE: Eagles Lodge, 1621 N. Kickapoo, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 30

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, July 31

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.
 

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