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April 2025


Tuesday, April 15th

Logan County Breastfeeding Support Group
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Parent's Center and Logan County WIC
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Do you have any questions or concerns about your breastfeeding journey? You will be able to ask a certified lactation consultant and/or a peer counselor any questions you may have about latch, positioning, engorgement, pumping, etc. It will also be a great opportunity to connect with other breastfeeding mothers in our community.
WHERE: Lincoln Parent's Center, 121 N. Kickapoo St., Lincoln
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to Noon

Mahjong at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Newly introduced Mahjong group!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m.

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 third Tuesday of the month indefinitely.
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: 1:30 p.m.

Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  We will offer large jackpots and a great atmosphere! Delicious refreshments will be available for purchase. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 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 St., Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 16th

Lincoln Rotary Club Meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary Members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting. 
WHERE: Administrative Office, District 27 Elementary School, 304 8th St, Lincoln
WHEN: Noon

American Legion 263 Auxiliary Meeting
HOSTED BY: American Legion 263 Auxiliary
WHO: Members
DETAILS: Monthly meeting
WHERE: American Legion Hall, 1740 Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Thursday, April 17th

Everyday Nutrition Class
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Public
DETAILS:
Led by Kevin Londe, DO, a physician with Memorial Care in Lincoln, the “Everyday Nutrition” class will introduce participants to basic nutrition and calorie counting, foods to avoid with certain health conditions, exercise needed per day and different types of exercises to benefit cardiovascular and muscle mass. For more information, call 217-605-5014. To register, visit: https://memorial.health/LMH-nutrition-course.
WHERE:
Lincoln Park District, 1400 Primm Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

State Senator Sally Turner's Traveling Office Hours
HOSTED BY: Mt. Pulaski City Hall
WHO: Public
DETAILS: District office staff will be available to help individuals and businesses with questions about state services, as well as gather input about state activities and legislation. For any questions, please call 217-651-8291. PLEASE STOP BY AND SAY HELLO!
WHERE: Mt. Pulaski City Hall, 113 S. Lafayette St., Mt. Pulaski
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Free Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free Bingo!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m.

Bingo at the Eagles
HOSTED BY: Fraternal Order of the Eagles #2708
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Bingo with snacks available.
WHERE: The Eagles #2708, 1621 N. Kickapoo St., Lincoln
WHEN: Doors Open at 5 p.m., Bingo at 6:30 p.m.

Railsplitter Coin Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Railsplitter Coin Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month
WHERE:  American Legion Post 263, 1740 Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday, April 18th

K of C Fish Fry
HOSTED BY: Knights of Columbus, Council #1250
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Whole catfish, shrimp or walleye meals available. Includes baked potato and coleslaw. Dine in or carry out.
WHERE: Knights of Columbus, Council #1250, 217 Limit St, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 19th

Hilltop Club Easter Egg Hunt
HOSTED BY: Hilltop Club of Mt. Pulaski
WHO
: Public
DETAILS: Age Groups: Toddler, Pre-K, K-1st, 2nd-3rd. Prizes for each age group!
WHERE: Frazier Park, 620 S. Spring St., Mt. Pulaski
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Timber Creek Village Car Show
HOSTED BY: Timber Creek Village
SPONSORED BY: Railsplitter Car Club, Gentiva Hospice, Copper Creek Cottages
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Rev up your engines and cruise on over to be a part of our residents car show! Whether you're a car enthusiast, a collector, or just someone who appreciates the beauty of finely crafted automobiles, this event is for you! Enjoy the show with Snow-cones, popcorn, and more!
WHERE: Timber Creek Village
, 201 Stahlhut Dr., Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday, April 20th

Easter Breakfast & Servcie
HOSTED BY: Atlanta United Methodist Church
WHO
: Public
DETAILS: Please plan to attend as we celebrate our risen Savior. Handicap accessible.
WHERE:
Atlanta United Methodist Church, 200 S.W. 2nd St., Atlanta
WHEN: Breakfast at 7 a.m., Service at 8 a.m.

Monday, April 21st

Electronic Recycling
HOSTED BY: Christian Village
SPONSORED BY: City Of Lincoln
WHO: Logan County Residents - Residential Only, No Commercial
DETAILS: Items Accepted: Computers/ Monitors, Televisions (Limit of 4 per day), Printers, Fax machines & Scanners, DVD Players/Recorders & VCRs, Video Game Consoles, Digital Convertor Boxes, Cable/Satellite Receivers, Electronic Keyboards/Mice & Portable Digital Music Players -- NO ITEMS BROKEN INTO PIECES. You must unload your electronics yourself. Please call the Lincoln Street Department at 217-732-4655 or the Building & Safety Office at 217-732-6318 with any questions.
WHERE: Lincoln Municipal Services Building, 313 Limit St., Lincoln
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Senior Fitness Class
HOSTED BY: Christian Village
WHO: Public
DETAILS:
Entrance through the main entry, currently labeled Grace Point.
WHERE: Christian Village Chapel, 1500 Seventh St., Lincoln
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Culver's Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Culver's
SPONSORED BY: Habitat for Humanity
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Join us in supporting Habitat for Humanity of Logan County, as 10% of all sales will be donated. There's no limit to how much heart you can put into the community - join us and consider giving what you can to our local cause today.
WHERE: Culver's, 2530 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 8 p.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 Rd., Springfield
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 22nd

Electronic Recycling
HOSTED BY: Christian Village
SPONSORED BY: City Of Lincoln
WHO: Logan County Residents - Residential Only, No Commercial
DETAILS: Items Accepted: Computers/ Monitors, Televisions (Limit of 4 per day), Printers, Fax machines & Scanners, DVD Players/Recorders & VCRs, Video Game Consoles, Digital Convertor Boxes, Cable/Satellite Receivers, Electronic Keyboards/Mice & Portable Digital Music Players -- NO ITEMS BROKEN INTO PIECES. You must unload your electronics yourself. Please call the Lincoln Street Department at 217-732-4655 or the Building & Safety Office at 217-732-6318 with any questions.
WHERE: Lincoln Municipal Services Building, 313 Limit St., Lincoln
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Logan County Breastfeeding Support Group
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Parent's Center and Logan County WIC
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Do you have any questions or concerns about your breastfeeding journey? You will be able to ask a certified lactation consultant and/or a peer counselor any questions you may have about latch, positioning, engorgement, pumping, etc. It will also be a great opportunity to connect with other breastfeeding mothers in our community.
WHERE: Lincoln Parent's Center, 121 N. Kickapoo St., Lincoln
WHEN: 10:30 to Noon

Mahjong at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Newly introduced Mahjong group!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m.

Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  We will offer large jackpots and a great atmosphere! Delicious refreshments will be available for purchase. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 23rd

Electronic Recycling
HOSTED BY: Christian Village
SPONSORED BY: City Of Lincoln
WHO: Logan County Residents - Residential Only, No Commercial
DETAILS: Items Accepted: Computers/ Monitors, Televisions (Limit of 4 per day), Printers, Fax machines & Scanners, DVD Players/Recorders & VCRs, Video Game Consoles, Digital Convertor Boxes, Cable/Satellite Receivers, Electronic Keyboards/Mice & Portable Digital Music Players -- NO ITEMS BROKEN INTO PIECES. You must unload your electronics yourself. Please call the Lincoln Street Department at 217-732-4655 or the Building & Safety Office at 217-732-6318 with any questions.
WHERE: Lincoln Municipal Services Building, 313 Limit St., Lincoln
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Jolly Seniors
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Christian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Meetings feature a devotion, entertainment and a lunch catered by Guzzardo's. Attendees may bring finger foods to share and a small donation to cover lunch.
WHERE:
Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. Mclean St., Lincoln
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 24th

Electronic Recycling
HOSTED BY: Christian Village
SPONSORED BY: City Of Lincoln
WHO: Logan County Residents - Residential Only, No Commercial
DETAILS: Items Accepted: Computers/ Monitors, Televisions (Limit of 4 per day), Printers, Fax machines & Scanners, DVD Players/Recorders & VCRs, Video Game Consoles, Digital Convertor Boxes, Cable/Satellite Receivers, Electronic Keyboards/Mice & Portable Digital Music Players -- NO ITEMS BROKEN INTO PIECES. You must unload your electronics yourself. Please call the Lincoln Street Department at 217-732-4655 or the Building & Safety Office at 217-732-6318 with any questions.
WHERE: Lincoln Municipal Services Building, 313 Limit St., Lincoln
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Free Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free Bingo!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m.

College Athlete and Armed Forces Signing Day
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: Public
DETAILS:
Athletes:
Talon Horton - Blackburn College - Golf
Reece Winebrinner - Illinois College - Trap Shooting
Piper Whiteman - John Wood Community College - Basketball
Frank Sanders - Quincy University - Football
Blake Horn - Blackburn College - Basketball
Parker Campbell - Grand Valley State University - Track and Field
Mallory Short - Illinois Wesleyan University - Track and Field
Paytan Bunner - Quincy University - Football
Dawson McConnell - University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Peyton Sasse - Marshall University - Volleyball
Armed Forces:
Samuel Maka - United States Marine Corps
Rebecca Burge - United States Navy
WHERE: LCHS Auditorium, 1000 Railer Way, Lincoln
WHEN:
3:20 p.m.

Bingo at the Eagles
HOSTED BY: Fraternal Order of the Eagles #2708
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Bingo with snacks available.
WHERE: The Eagles #2708, 1621 N. Kickapoo St., Lincoln
WHEN: Doors Open at 5 p.m., Bingo at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, April 25th

Electronic Recycling
HOSTED BY: Christian Village
SPONSORED BY: City Of Lincoln
WHO: Logan County Residents - Residential Only, No Commercial
DETAILS: Items Accepted: Computers/ Monitors, Televisions (Limit of 4 per day), Printers, Fax machines & Scanners, DVD Players/Recorders & VCRs, Video Game Consoles, Digital Convertor Boxes, Cable/Satellite Receivers, Electronic Keyboards/Mice & Portable Digital Music Players -- NO ITEMS BROKEN INTO PIECES. You must unload your electronics yourself. Please call the Lincoln Street Department at 217-732-4655 or the Building & Safety Office at 217-732-6318 with any questions.
WHERE: Lincoln Municipal Services Building, 313 Limit St., Lincoln
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Elkhart Historical Society Dinner Lecture
HOSTED BY: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Janet Roney is the featured speaker for the dinner lecture, presenting "How Racoons Saved Illinois from Canada, and Other Frontier Tales." The evening includes the lecture and dinner featuring an entree choice of Baked Chicken or Pork Loin with gravy. For a complete menu, cost, and reservation form, please see the website: www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org or click here. Reservations are required and must be made by calling 217-947-2238. The deadline for reservations is April 18.
WHERE: Fellowship Community Center, Elkhart Christian Church, 206 South Gillett St., Elkhart
WHEN: Doors at 5 p.m., Dinner at 5:30 p.m.

MPCC Community Volleyball
HOSTED BY: Mt. Pulaski Christian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Contact Nathan Sowers for more information at nathan@mtpulaskicc.org or 660-988-6646
WHERE: Family Life Center, Mt. Pulaski Christian Church, 114 N. Lafayette St., Mt. Pulaski
WHEN: 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 26th

Sunday, April 27th

"Abraham Lincoln & Ann Rutledge: Is the Story True?"
HOSTED BY: C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Join us in welcoming author and historian, Guy C. Fraker, as he shares his insight regarding the story of Abraham Lincoln and Ann Rutledge. Mr. Fraker’s presentation is admission-free and open to the public, courtesy of Mr. Fraker and the DeWitt County Museum Association. No reservations are necessary. Additional parking is available in the lot across from the museum. For more information, please contact the C.H. Moore Homestead & DeWitt County Museum by calling 217-935-6066.
WHERE: C.H. Moore Homestead, 219 E. Woodlawn St., Clinton
WHEN: 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Sign and Dine Club
HOSTED BY: Sign & Dine Club
WHO: Public
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. 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, April 28th

Senior Fitness Class
HOSTED BY: Christian Village
WHO: Public
DETAILS:
Entrance through the main entry, currently labeled Grace Point.
WHERE: Christian Village Chapel, 1500 Seventh St., Lincoln
WHEN: 10 a.m.

LMH Prenatal Class
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public (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: LMH Steinfort Room A, 200 Stahlhut Dr., Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, April 29th

Logan County Breastfeeding Support Group
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Parent's Center and Logan County WIC
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Do you have any questions or concerns about your breastfeeding journey? You will be able to ask a certified lactation consultant and/or a peer counselor any questions you may have about latch, positioning, engorgement, pumping, etc. It will also be a great opportunity to connect with other breastfeeding mothers in our community.
WHERE: Lincoln Parent's Center, 121 N. Kickapoo St., Lincoln
WHEN: 10:30 to Noon

Mahjong at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Newly introduced Mahjong group!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m.

Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  We will offer large jackpots and a great atmosphere! Delicious refreshments will be available for purchase. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30th

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