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SEPTEMBER, 2019


FRIDAY, SEPT 13

Mount Pulaski Fall Festival
See story:  Celebrate the 2019 Fall Festival in Mount Pulaski Sept. 13-14

Mount Pulaski Friday Night Street-Fest  
HOSTED BY: City of Mount Pulaski, Mount Pulaski Business Association, the Economic Development and Redevelopment Board, and the Hilltop Club
WHO: Free to public
DETAILS: Children’s activities, various local vendors, delicious food, live music, plus much more! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a nice Friday night out in downtown Mount Pulaski.
WHERE: Mount Pulaski Courthouse Square
WHEN:
Market:  5 p.m.
Live Music:  7 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT 14

Mount Pulaski Fall Festival
See story:  Celebrate the 2019 Fall Festival in Mount Pulaski Sept. 13-14

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

Lincoln Masons Second Annual Classic Car Show
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Masonic Lodge 210
WHO: Public
DETAILS Come Check out classic cars, music, concessions available. Vote for your favorite car to get the people's choice award.  Free admission for the public.
WHERE:  Lincoln Masonic Lodge, 2022 N. Kickapoo Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPT 15

Noon - Fall Farm Day at Gail's Pumpkin Patch

Culver's / St. John UCC fundraiser for Bahama relief efforts
HOSTED BY: Culver's REstaurant and St. John United Chruch of Christ
WHO: Public / fundraiser
DETAILS:   A fundraiser at Culver’s restaurant in Lincoln will be held on Sunday, September 15 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The sponsors, St.John United Church of Christ will be given 10% of all sales from all purchases: drive-thru, carry-out or diners in to be sent to Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts for the Bahama’s.
WHERE:  Culver's Restaurant, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

MONDAY, SEPT 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.

TUESDAY, SEPT 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

Logan County Cancer Support
HOSTED BY: Logan County Cancer Support
WHO: Anyone with cancer, a cancer survivor or their friends or family
DETAILS:  For all cancer patients, survivors and anyone who loves them. Men and women are encouraged to come and share information, tips and stories.
WHERE: September 18th - Daphne's in Lincoln (location changes monthly)
WHEN:  6 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

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, SEPT 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

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, SEPT 19

Sidewalk Chalk Art
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Park District and Lincoln Community High School
WHO: Open to everyone
DETAILS: For details contact the Lincoln Park District
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln

Logan County Career Fair
HOSTED BY: Logan County Education Coalition
WHO: Open to everyone
DETAILS:
WHERE: Lincoln Banquet Center
WHEN:  4 p.m. to 7 p.m.


FRIDAY, SEPT 20

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: Eagles Lodge, 1621 N. Kickapoo, Lincoln
WHEN:  5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Lincoln Community High School Homecoming Parade - TBA
 

SATURDAY, SEPT 21

WORLDS MOST ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S EVENT
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Art Institute & Logan County Tourism Bureau
WHO: Men, women, children 4-years and older
DETAILS: 
See Story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE:  Logan County Courthouse lawn, 601 Broadway, Lincoln
WHEN:  8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (registration) Official count and photos at 3 p.m.

Forty-Ninth Annual Railsplitter ribbon cutting ceremony
HOSTED BY: Logan County Railsplitter Association & Lincoln Daily News
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Join us in kicking off the 49th annual Railsplitter Festival with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Postville Courthouse.
WHERE:  Postville Courthouse
WHEN: 9 a.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

SUNDAY, SEPT 22

Sign and Dine Club
HOSTED BY: Sign & Dine Club
WHO: Open to all
DETAILS: 
Sign and Dine” is a group that promotes American Sign Language (ASL) and Sign English for the hard of hearing and the deaf. We meet the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month @ 2:00 p.m. at different restaurants on Woodlawn Street, Lincoln, IL. We are happy to teach ASL or sign English. We have a lot of fun!
WHERE:  Contact Ken Benham at 217-732-8101
WHEN:  2 p.m.

MONDAY, SEPT 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, SEPT 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, SEPT 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, SEPT 26

No events on the calendar

FRIDAY, SEPT 27

No events on the calendar

SATURDAY, SEPT 28

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

Second Annual Alzheimer's Walk
HOSTED BY: Logan County Senior Issues Task Force
WHO: Public
DETAILS Help us raise awareness!  Registration @ 8:30 a.m.; Warm up/Opening ceremony - 9 a.m.; Step-off at 9:30 a.m.
WHERE:  Oasis Senior Center Walking track
WHEN: 8:30 a.m.

SUNDAY, SEPT 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, SEPT 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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