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October, 2021


Friday, October 1

Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society Fundraiser Sale
HOSTED BY: LCG&HS
WHO: Public / fundraiser
DETAILS:  See details in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: 114 N. Chicago St.
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

LCHS Homecoming Parade
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Enjoy this year's theme of "Space - out of this world"
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 2

Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society Fundraiser Sale
HOSTED BY: LCG&HS
WHO: Public / fundraiser
DETAILS:  See details in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: 114 N. Chicago St.
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

United Way of Logan County Ribbon Cut
HOSTED BY: United Way of Logan County and Lincoln Daily News
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See details in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: 120 South McLean Street, Lincoln
WHEN:  10 a.m.

HSLC Open House and Blessing of the Animals
HOSTED BY: Humane Society of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See details in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: 1801 East Lincoln Parkway
WHEN:  OPEN HOUSE - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
PET BLESSING:  11 a.m.

Jefferson Street Church 50th Anniversary celebration
HOSTED BY: Jefferson Street Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See details in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Jefferson Street Church and Exchange Park, Lincoln
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

BSA Mount Pulaski Troop 122 Sandwich fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Mount Pulaski Troop 122
WHO: Public / fundraiser
DETAILS: Drive through meal which includes a porkchop sandwich, baked beans, chips, and dessert.
WHERE: The alley of the Mt Pulaski Christian Church
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, October 3

Monday, October 4

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, October 5

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, October 6

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 and infants - no siblings
DETAILS: Weekly meeting.  COVID protocols observed.

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.  COVID protocols observed -  bring your own lunch.
WHERE: CONTACT PRESIDENT DENNIS CAMPBELL - dcampbell@lincolncollege.edu.
WHEN: Noon

WLLM Monthly reunion
HOSTED BY: Bill Dolan
WHO: For those who use to work at or listen to WLLM, Lincoln's former Christian radio station.
DETAILS: This is a chance for former WLLM staff and listeners (2004 to 2016) to keep in touch. This monthly meeting provides an opportunity for fellowship. Refreshments will be served.

WHERE: Hope Chapel (formerly Lincoln Church of the Nazarene) Woodlawn Road Lincoln
WHEN: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

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, October 7

Lincoln Luau Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Heartland Community College Lincoln Center
WHO: Public / Fundraiser
DETAILS:  See details in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE:  2201 Woodlawn Road outdoors
WHEN:  6 p.m. to 8 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.

Friday, October 8

No events on the calendar

Saturday, October 9

Knapp Chestnut Becker Library Museum Open House
HOSTED BY: KCB Historical Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Get to know what we have to offer. Take a tour of the Library Museum. Some books for sale and enter to win one year free membership to the organization. Light refreshments will be served.
WHERE:  101 S. Clinton St. Middletown, IL 62666
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, October 10

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, October 11

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, October 12

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: Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
WHEN: Noon

Virtual Breast Cancer Support Group
HOSTED BY: Memorial Medical Center
WHO: All breast cancer warriors, survivors, support teams
DETAILS:  The 90-minute meetings will begin at 5 p.m. and conclude at 6:30 p.m.
Anyone can tune into these virtual meetings via telephone or using the WebEx app on their cell.
Call in at 1-415-655-0001.
Join the app on your cell with 1450176122@roomready.webex.com
The meeting number is 145 017 6122 and the password is mcli
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Zonta Club monthly meeting
HOSTED BY: Zonta Club of Lincoln
WHO: Members and guests
DETAILS:  Open to anyone who is interested in attending or joining. Fellowship/social time begins at 6:00 p.m.; meal begins at 6:30 p.m.; meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1409 Pulaski Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.   

Wednesday, October 13

Breastfeeding support group
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New mothers and infants - no siblings
DETAILS: Weekly meeting.  COVID protocols observed.

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.  COVID protocols observed -  bring your own lunch.
WHERE: CONTACT PRESIDENT DENNIS CAMPBELL - dcampbell@lincolncollege.edu.
WHEN: Noon

Thursday, October 14

Drive Thru Health Expo
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Logan County Department of Public Health, Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Free to public
DETAILS: See details in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center parking lot, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 6 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.

Friday, October 15

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.

Saturday, October 16

St. Thomas Aquinas Germanfest Meal
HOSTED BY: Saint Thomas Aquinas Parishioners
WHO: Public / fundraiser
DETAILS:  This is a drive through meal serving Grilled Brats, Kraut, German Potato Salad, Red Cabbage, Chunky Applesauce, and German Chocolate Cake or Apple Strudel.  A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the door. To purchase tickets in advance, please visit the Logan County Catholic Community Office in Lincoln, call or text Jennifer at 217-871-5302, or call Jeanie at 217-871-5966 
WHERE: 321 S Lafayette St. Mount Pulaski , entering the south side of the alley
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, October 17

No events on the calendar

Monday, October 18

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, October 19

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.

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, October 20

Breastfeeding support group
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New mothers and infants - no siblings
DETAILS: Weekly meeting.  COVID protocols observed.

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.  COVID protocols observed -  bring your own lunch.
WHERE: CONTACT PRESIDENT DENNIS CAMPBELL - dcampbell@lincolncollege.edu.
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:  All About Fun Inflatables/Tactical Bunker, 129 S. Sangamon St., Lincoln
Entry to the meeting room is through the side door of the visitor parking lot.

WHEN: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Thursday, October 21

No events on the calendar

Friday, October 22

No events on the calendar

Saturday, October 23

No events on the calendar

Sunday, October 24

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, October 25

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, October 26

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: Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
WHEN: Noon

Wednesday, October 27

Breastfeeding support group
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New mothers and infants - no siblings
DETAILS: Weekly meeting.  COVID protocols observed.

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.  COVID protocols observed -  bring your own lunch.
WHERE: CONTACT PRESIDENT DENNIS CAMPBELL - dcampbell@lincolncollege.edu.
WHEN: Noon

Thursday, October 28

No events on the calendar

Friday, October 29

No events on the calendar

Saturday, October 30

Mount Pulaski Trunk or Treat
HOSTED BY:  
WHO: Public
DETAILS: 
Come in costume and go trunk to trunk collecting treats
WHERE: Washington Street on the Mount Pulaski Courthouse Square
WHEN:  4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, October 31

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.

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