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May 2017

Wednesday, May 3

WLB Culver's Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Culver's & WLB PTO
WHO: Public
DETAILS: 10 percent of all receipts for the entire day will go to the West Lincoln-Broadwell PTO. YOU MUST TELL YOUR CASHIER THAT YOU WISH TO SUPPORT THE WLB PTO WHEN YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER. THERE IS ALSO A SHEET POSTED ON THE DOOR OF THE RESTAURANT THAT YOU MAY TAKE A COPY AND SUBMIT TO YOUR CASHIER.
WHERE: Culver's Restaurant, Lincoln
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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

Student-Owned Business Tradeshow
Land of Lincoln CEO
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News

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, May 4

American Red Cross Blood Drive
HOSTED BY: Hartem Senior Beta Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Schedule an appointment through American Red Cross website or app, or by emailing John Robinson (jrobinson@hartem.org).
WHERE: Hartsburg-Emden High School Gym
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

National Day of Prayer
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See announcement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Logan County Courthouse Rotunda, Lincoln
WHEN: Noon to 1 p.m.

CICBC Blood Drive
HOSTED BY: Atlanta Community
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: Church Hall, 805 Pearl Street, Atlanta
WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m.

VFW Fried Chicken Dinner
HOSTED BY: Cronin Brothers VFW
WHO: Public with paid ticket
DETAILS: Dine in or Carry-out For carry-out call ahead to 217-737-9590
Menu includes 2-piece fired chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable, salad, dinner roll and a dessert. Dine-in option includes beverage choice of coffee, iced tea or lemonade.
Dine in option, food will be served upstairs in Freedom Hall, which is ADA accessible with a brand new ramp.
WHERE: Cronin Brothers VFW, Freedom Hall, Fifth Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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.

National Day of Prayer
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See announcement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Faith Assembly, 1225 Nicholson Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday, May 5

No events on the calendar

Saturday, May 6

Walk for Life
HOSTED BY: Pregnancy Resource Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Silent auction, bake sale, Funtastic Balloon Man, face painting, cake walk, coloring contest, food, fun, and fellowship. Fundraiser to benefit the local Pregnancy Resource Center in Lincoln
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 9 a.m. Registration Walk begins at 10 a.m.

Maifest at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Maifest in English is the traditional celebration of the arrival of spring. The Oasis is going to mark the arrival of spring with a Schnitzel meal. Included with the pork Schnitzel will be special sauce, onions, pickles, mayo or ketchup; chips and drink, if dining in. Carry-out available. Advance tickets will be sold at the Oasis
WHERE: 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m.

Sunday, May 7

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.

Lincoln MS Walk
HOSTED BY: Lincoln MS Walk
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Music, Silent Auction and Face Painting, MS Walk
WHERE: Kickapoo Creek Park, Lincoln (if rain or high water conditions then the walk will move to Lincoln College)
WHEN: 12 Noon - Check in begins --- 1 p.m. Team Pictures -- 1:30 p.m. Walk begins

Monday, May 8

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.

Low Vision Support Group
HOSTED BY: Low Vision Support Group
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Guest speaker
WHERE: Lincoln Christian Church, enter into the door off the parking lot under the canopy.
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Tuesday, May 9

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, May 10

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, May 11

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, May 12

Lincoln Scholarship Scramble
HOSTED BY: Heartland Community College
WHO: Fundraiser - all invited to participate - fees apply
DETAILS: Join us May 12 for an afternoon of fun and camaraderie in support of the Heartland Community College scholarship fund benefiting Logan County students. Four person scramble format Golf cart and greens fee Prizes and raffle Competition awards Catered lunch and dinner.
WHERE: Lincoln Elks Country Club 1020 1520th St. Lincoln
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 13

Learn about the Power of Produce
at ALMH Market
HOSTED BY: ALMH Market, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Opening day will feature several free events: 8am Ribbon Cutting 8am-12pm Free Power of Produce (POP) Club for kids 5-12 years old, participating children earn $2 Market tokesn 8am-12pm Free Health Screenings including lipid profile and sugar - for best results fast 8 hours before the test. 8am-12pm Bloodmobile on site 8am - 12pm Free inflatables for kids of all ages 8am - 12p Free Face Painting by Zoo Lady 9am Free Zumba Fitness Class taught by Janell Wollard of Reps 9am Free Cooking Demonstration.

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

Master Gardener Plant Sale
HOSTED BY: Master Gardeners of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See announcement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Logan County Fairground
WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.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

Bark for Life fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Best Friends Animal Hospital, Greenhaven Animal Clinic and Prairiehaven Animal Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Please call or stop by one of our three clinics for details. There will be a raffle for a hot air balloon ride, petting zoo, adoptable pets and much more! Proceeds will benefit Logan County Humane Society, Mason County Pets without Parents, Taps and Sangamon County Animal Control
WHERE: Kickapoo Creek Park, Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 14

No events on the calendar

Monday, May 15

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, May 16

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, May 17

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, May 18

No events on the calendar

Friday, May 19

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

First Third Friday of the season in Lincoln
Bike Rodeo
Details to be announced

Saturday, May 20

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, May 21

Blessing of the Bikes at Open Arms
HOSTED BY: Open Arms Christian Fellowship
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Blessing of the bikes. Prayer and fellowship with hotdogs, chips, and pop provided. Rain date will be Sunday June 4th
WHERE: Open Arms parking lot at 813 Woodlawn Road in Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m.

Monday, May 22

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. FREE T-SHIRTS!!
WHERE: ALMH Steinfort Rooms
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tuesday, May 23

Wednesday, May 24

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, May 25

No events on the calendar

Friday, May 26

No events on the calendar

Saturday, May 27

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, May 28

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, May 29

Tuesday, May 30

Wednesday, May 31

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Meyer-Evans Student Center, Lincoln College
WHEN: Noon

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