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May 2017
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
Vinegar Hill Market Day
See story in Lincoln Daily News
Logan County Democrats
HOSTED BY:
Logan County Democrats
See announcement in Lincoln Daily
News
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library
WHEN: 10 a.m.
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.
Benefit for Stacy Presswood Peacock
HOSTED BY:
Friends and Family of Stacy Presswood Peacock
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Benefit for Stacy will include Kids activities, Bake
Sale, 50/50, Raffles Meal and live Auction at 6:30
We will have a meal, that is
provided by Lincoln College and a huge raffle as well as a live
auction for bigger items like a whole house generator, cubs and
cardinal tickets, and so much more.
See story
in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Knights of Columbus, 217 N. Limit Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 10 p.m..
Lincoln Community High School Spring Play
7 p.m.
See
advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
Sunday, May 14
Breakfast Fundraiser for Humane Society of
Logan County
HOSTED BY:
American Legion Post 263 & HSLC
WHO: Public
DETAILS: All you can eat Buffet Style breakfast with proceeds
going to the Huame Society of Logan County. Don't forget the
PIE SALE! Visit the pie tables and pick out a Mother's Day
dessert for later!
WHERE: American Legion Post 263, Fifth Street, Lincoln
8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Lincoln Community High School Spring Play
2 p.m.
See
advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
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.
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, May 16
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, May 17
RFL
fundraiser at Country Aire in Atlanta
HOSTED
BY: Northern Lites Relay Team
WHO: Public
DETAILS: for the entire day, 10 percent of all sales will be
donated to the Northern Lites fundraising efforts
WHERE: County Aire Restaurant, Atlanta
WHEN: 5:30 a.m. to 9 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
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
See story in Lincoln Daily
News
Bike Rodeo
See story in Lincoln Daily News
Saturday, May 20
FREE Salvation Army disaster services training
HOSTED BY:
Salvation Army
WHO: Public with PRE REGISTRATION REQUESTED
DETAILS: See story in
Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Salvation Army Keest Center, 307 N. Kickapoo, Lincoln
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.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
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
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. FREE T-SHIRTS!!
WHERE: ALMH Steinfort Rooms
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, May 23
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 24
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, May 25
No events on the calendar
Friday, May 26
No events on the calendar
Saturday, May 27
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, 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
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, May 30
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
Wednesday, May 31
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
RFL
fundraiser at Culver’s in Lincoln
HOSTED
BY: Purpose Driven People Relay Team
WHO: Public
DETAILS: 10 percent of all sales will be donated to the
Purpose Driven People Relay Team
fundraising efforts
WHERE: Culver’s Restaurant, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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