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APRIL 2018


SATURDAY, APRIL 14

Electronics recycling collection 
HOSTED BY: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See details in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Habitat for Humanity warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 9 a.m. to Noon

Confidential Paper Shredding
HOSTED BY: Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency and State Bank of Lincoln
WHO: Open to all Logan County residents
DETAILS:  See story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds
WHEN: 9 a.m. to Noon

IGA Sandwich Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Masonic Lodge # 210
WHO: Public / Fundraiser
DETAILS:  Stop by for ribeye steak and pork chop sandwiches cooked by Lincoln Masonic Lodge.
WHERE: Lincoln IGA Parking Lot
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Elkhart Wildflower Walk
HOSTED BY: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public - preregistration and fee applied
DETAILS:  See Story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Elkhart
WHEN: 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

St. Mary's Catholic Church Spaghetti Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: St. Mary's Catholic Church, Atlanta
WHO: Public / Fundraiser
DETAILS:  See announcement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: St. Mary's Catholic Church, Atlanta
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

2018 Spring Gala for Mount Pulaski Courthouse
HOSTED BY: Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation
WHO: Open to the Public Tickets must be purchased
DETAILS:  2018 Spring Gala Gourmet dinner provided by Hilltop Catering. Live entertainment provided by Sojourn Rocs. 50/50 raffle, silent auction, Primo Grill Master raffle. Tickets are $40.00 each and are available INB Mt. Pulaski, Farmers Bank Mt. Pulaski, Salt Creek Attic, and Johnson True Value. Only 200 tickets being sold and must be purchased in advance. All proceeds benefit the Mount Pulaski Courthouse renovation and restoration projects. This year the Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation has been tasked with raising $75,000.00 to complete repairs to the East Wall of the Courthouse. Please help us reach this goal.
WHERE: Mt. Pulaski American Legion Hall, 103 E. Scroggin Ave.
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.  

Topdog/Underdog at Lincoln College
HOSTED BY: Lincoln College Theater
WHO: Public / Admission charged
DETAILS: See story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE:   Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 15

Topdog/Underdog at Lincoln College
HOSTED BY: Lincoln College Theater
WHO: Public / Admission charged
DETAILS: See story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE:   Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing Arts
WHEN: 2:30 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 16

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.

LCG&HS April meeting
HOSTED BY: Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society
WHO: Members and Public
DETAILS: See announcement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: LCH&HS Center, 114 North Chicago Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 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

Alzheimer's Support Group
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public (membership not required)
DETAILS:  Hosted by Julie King and Dr. Paul Boatman.  A support group for those suffering from dementia and those concerned about possible dementia.  Will meet on the thrid Tuesday of the month indefinitely.
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 1:30 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, APRIL 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

Sensory Friendly Playtime at the Library
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children with special needs and their families
DETAILS: See April Library Notes
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 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.

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, APRIL 19

No events on the calendar

FRIDAY, APRIL 20

Peep Diorama Contest (month long event)
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: All Ages
DETAILS: See April Library Notes
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: during regular library hours

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: ALMH Wombacher Room
WHEN: 11 a.m. to Noon

Chili Cook off Fundraiser for Woven Together
HOSTED BY: Carissa Davis and Jefferson Street Church
WHO: Fundraiser
DETAILS: See Story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Jefferson Street Church
WHEN:  3 p.m.

Eagles Chicken Fry
HOSTED BY: Eagles Lodge
WHO: Fundraiser
DETAILS: Three piece Chicken, masked potatoes w/Gravy and Vegetable.  Dine in, Carry out, or Delivery call 217-732-2708
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN:  5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21

IGA Sandwich Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Lincoln MS Walk
WHO: Public / Fundraiser
DETAILS:  Stop by for ribeye steak and pork chop sandwiches.  There will also be a bake sale going on inside the store
WHERE: Lincoln IGA Parking Lot
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Elkhart Wildflower Walk
HOSTED BY: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public - preregistration and fee applied
DETAILS:  See Story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Elkhart
WHEN: 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 22

Sign and Dine Club
HOSTED BY: Sign & Dine Club
WHO: Open to all
DETAILS: 
Learn sign language or improve your skill.  We are willing to teach beginners as well as knowledgeable ASL users.  We actually use ASL signs with English grammar, therefore we Sign English.
WHERE: Lincoln McDonald's
WHEN:  2 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 23

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, APRIL 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: Whiskers at the Elks County Club
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, APRIL 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, APRIL 26

No events on the calendar

FRIDAY, APRIL 27

Peep Diorama Contest (month long event)
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: All Ages
DETAILS: See April Library Notes
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: during regular library hours

SATURDAY, APRIL 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.

Elkhart Wildflower Walk
HOSTED BY: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public - preregistration and fee applied
DETAILS:  See Story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Elkhart
WHEN: 6 a.m., 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29

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, APRIL 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.
 


 

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