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March 2017

Friday, March 3

CICBC Blood Drive
HOSTED BY: Mount Pulaski High School
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: Old Gymnasium, Mount Pulaski High School
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

LLCA Concert: Vignola and Raniolo
See article in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Hargrove Chapel, Lincoln Christian University
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 4

Chicken Noodle Lunch at Cumberland Presbyterian Women

SPONSOR: Cumberland Presbyterian Women
WHO: open to public
WHAT: Chicken Noodle Lunch - Handicap accessible Carry outs available - 732-7568
WHERE: 110 Broadway
WHEN: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Susan B. Anthony visits Lincoln Heritage Museum

SPONSOR: Lincoln Heritage Museum
WHO: open to public
WHAT: See article in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Lincoln Heritage Museum
WHEN: 2 p.m.

Latham Firefighters Soup Supper Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Latham Fire Department
WHO: Public with donation
DETAILS: Latham Firefighters will be holding a Chili and Vegetable Soup Supper with deserts and drinks on Saturday March 4th from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.. The cost will be a donation. There also will be a 50/50 drawing. Proceeds will be used for firefighting small tools.
WHERE: Latham Firehouse 271 North Macon Street
WHEN: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Wellderly Dance

See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday, March 5

Middletown Presbyterian Soup Buffet fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Middletown Presbyterian Church
WHO: Public with paid admission
DETAILS: ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET On the menu: Vegetable beef, homemade chicken noodle, chili, cheesy broccoli, relish tray, cake or pie, drinks. Kids under three eat free, discounts for kids age 4 to 12. Quarts of soup also available for carry out.
WHERE: Middletown Presbyterian Church
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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.

FREE Bowling Party
HOSTED BY: Healthy Communities Partnership & Crime Stoppers
WHO: Public
DETAILS: ALL FREE - bowling and shoes, plus free food, giveaways, and child fingerprinting. Celebrate a substance-free, healthy and safe Logan County
WHERE: Logan Lanes
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday, March 6

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.

Pinochle Class
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Woman's Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: weekly classes running through March. For questions or additional information please call Joanne Toft at 217-737-9750 or Sandy Johnson at 217-732-6528.
WHERE: Lincoln Woman's Club Building
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuesday, March 7

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

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, March 8

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
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Pegram Room downstairs
WHEN: Noon

Thursday, March 9

Explorer Club Circuitry with BB-8
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children grades 3rd through 5th
DETAILS: Use beginning coding concepts in the program Scratch to design a board game. (BB-8 will make an appearance!) Please call 732-5732 to register.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

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.

Your Voice Matters!
HOSTED BY: Logan County 4-H
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See article in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Logan County Extension Office, 980 N. Postville Drive, Lincoln
WHEN: 6 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, March 10

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 11

The Ultimate All-you-can-eat Pancake Fundraiser
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHEN: 6:30 a.m. to Noon

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

Cosmic Bingo
HOSTED BY: Carroll Catholic School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Knights of Columbus, 217 Limit Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 6 p.m.

Sunday, March 12

No events on the calendar

Monday, March 13

Tuesday, March 14

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

Wednesday, March 15

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, March 16

No events on the calendar

Friday, March 17

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

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Robots, Circuits and Videogames!
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Teens sixth through 12th grades
DETAILS: Play videogames with your friends, check out the library\\\'s new robots and experiment with beginning electronics kits. Snacks will be provided. Please register by calling 732-5732 or emailing youthlpld@gmail.com.
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, March 18

WLB Pancake Breakfast fundraiser
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHEN: 7 a.m. to noon

Logan County Polar Plunge
HOSTED BY: Special Olympics Illinois
WHO: Public
DETAILS: The Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge® is a unique opportunity to support Special Olympics athletes by taking a flying leap – a leap into the frigid waters of an Illinois lake. Participants raise at least $100 in donations from friends, family and co-workers in exchange for jumping into the icy waters in the middle of winter. Each plunger receives a Polar Plunge sweatshirt and entrance into a Post-Plunge Party, plus the chance to win additional prizes for raising more money. All proceeds collected by Plungers benefit Special Olympics Illinois athletes. In 2016, nearly $1.9 million was raised by 6,480 plungers. In 18 years, $16.4 million has been raised by more than 60,000 plungers! Attire: Anything but a wet suit. Shoes are recommended and costumes are encouraged. Don’t forget a towel with which to dry off! No head-first diving is allowed!
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, Lincoln Lakes Private Beach
WHEN: Noon

Lincoln Legion Baseball Team fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Legion Baseball
WHO: Public with paid admission (adults 18+ children accompanied by an adult)
DETAILS: The team will be hosting a fun filled night with 7 rounds of mouse races with chances to win numerous prizes! Other raffles will include a liquor wagon, 50/50, and lottery ticket tree! Tickets include entry, dinner, raffle tickets, and beer tickets. Tickets can be bought at the Legion or by contacting Jason O'Brien at 217-671-9707 or jason.obrien@prudential.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
WHERE: Lincoln Banquet Center
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. to 9 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, March 19

LCHS Railer Baseball Breakfast
HOSTED BY: Railer Baseball & American Legion
WHO: Public with paid admission
DETAILS: See Advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: American Legion, Lincoln
WHEN: 8 a.m. to Noon

Boy Scout Troop 102 Spring BBQ
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

FREE Zumba Class
HOSTED BY: Logan County Zumba
WHO: Public
DETAILS: FREE Zumba Dance Party Dance along with 5 local, certified Zumba Instructors: Liz Staton, Chris Thomas, Rachael Welker, Bethany Rademaker, Janell Woolard. Come, try it out. Stay for all or just a portion of the afternoon. Free water & healthy snacks -- check out the Zumba wear! Leave with a coupon for another free class!
WHERE: Lincoln VFW, 915 Fifth Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, March 20

Chair Exercise Class at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Looking to be more active in 2017? Well look no further. Beginning March 20th and continuing every 3rd Monday at 10:00 a.m., you can join Amanda Kollman, Physical Therapist, for chair exercises at The Oasis. Each free class will be one hour in length. The first 30 minutes will consist of all sitting exercise and the second half will challenge your balance, as well as work on strengthening in standing. Class is open to everyone, so put on your tennis shoes and join us for one or more of these sessions!
WHERE: The Oasis Senior Center
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 11 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, March 21

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, March 22

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, March 23

18th Annual Ag Day Breakfast
HOSTED BY: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: **NEW LOCATION** Jack Nutt Arena, Lincoln College
WHEN: 7 a.m.

Friday, March 24

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Ladies Night Out
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Free, registration requested
DETAILS: What you Truly Hunger for: A Holistic approach to improved self-care for life. Janet Cook who is a Body Transformation Expert will lead this program. other talks include Health Hack by Nicole Florence MD and Go, Slow, Whoa your way to health with Angela Stoltzenburg PRE-REGISTRATION REQUESTED BY MARCH 15TH REGISTER ONLINE AT https://www.almh.org/About/Calendar/Detail/v/2000/ev/6803
WHERE: Lincoln Center, Lincoln College
WHEN: 5 p.m.

Saturday, March 25

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, March 26

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.

Superhero Family Fun Day
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Families and Children ages 4 to 10 years
DETAILS: Superhero Family Fun Day will be filled with lots of games, crafts, and activities for all! Children are encouraged to dress up as their favorite superhero as well. There will be a photo station, your child could receive a Superhero Training Certificate, there will be a giveaway game, capes and treats to take home too! Pre-register by Wednesday, March 15th by calling the Lincoln Park District! CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. $5 REGISTRATION FEE/PER CHILD
WHERE: Lincoln Park District
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday, March 27

Tuesday, March 28

Weather Spotter Training
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 29

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, March 30

No events on the calendar

Friday, March 31

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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