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November 2025


Wednesday, November 19th

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

Jolly Seniors
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Christian Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Meeting features a devotion by Jim Allen, entertainment and a catered turkey lunch. The program will be given by Heaven Bound. Attendees may bring sweet treats 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.

Lincoln Rotary Club Scoops for Scholarships
HOSTED BY: Top Hat Creamery and Rotary Club of Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: We are raising funds to help with two scholarships that will be awarded at the end of the 25-26 school year for LTEC. We will have Celebrity Scoopers! From 5-6 p.m. Tim Searby & Ryan Murphy, 6-7 p.m. Dawn Musick & Donnie Bowman, 7-8 p.m. Chris Allen & Mike Workman.
WHERE: Top Hat Creamery, 513 Pulaski St. #9, Lincoln
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous
HOSTED BY: Land of Lincoln Recovery Group
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free and encouraged!
WHERE: Hope on 5th, 200 Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: 6 p.m.

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, November 20th

ImpactLife Community Blood Drive
HOSTED BY: Hartsburg-Emden High School
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission, form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo ID is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, please call ImpactLife at 800-747-5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before 9/25/25 are eligible to give at this drive.
WHERE: Hartsburg-Emden High School Gymnasium, 400 W. Front St., Hartsburg
WHEN: 9 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.

Thanksgiving Story Time and Book Show & Tell at the Mt. Pulaski Library
HOSTED BY: Mt. Pulaski Public Library District
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Bring your favorite book, listen to some Thanksgiving stories and have a little fun.
WHERE: Mt. Pulaski Public Library District, 320 N Washington St., Mt. Pulaski
WHEN: 3:30 p.m.

Bingo at the Eagles
HOSTED BY: Fraternal Order of the Eagles #2708
WHO: Public/Fundraiser
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.

Chess Night at Guest house
HOSTED BY: Guest House Coffee and Pastries
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Whether you know your openings or just want to learn, you're welcome at the table. Boards are provided. Not an official Guest House event. No RSVP needed.
WHERE: Guest House Coffee and Pastries, 113 S. Kickapoo St., Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m.

Open Mic Night by Silas Tockey
HOSTED BY: Silas Tockey
WHO: Public
DETAILS: The goal is to cultivate friendship, support and good times amongst musicians, comedians, poets and artists of all kinds. At this time we ask that performers bring their own instruments. Hand drums and percussion equipment only, no drum sets.
WHERE: Spirited Republic, 509 Pulaski St., Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday, November 21st

Alcoholics Anonymous
HOSTED BY: Land of Lincoln Recovery Group
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free and encouraged!
WHERE: Hope on 5th, 200 Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: 6 p.m.

Saturday, November 22nd

Alcoholics Anonymous
HOSTED BY: Land of Lincoln Recovery Group
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free and encouraged!
WHERE: Hope on 5th, 200 Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: 9 a.m.

Pokémon League at Epicenter
HOSTED BY: Epicenter Gaming
WHO: Public
DETAILS: All players are welcome: if you are new and would like to learn how to play we can help you! We have decks to use and people to help you learn the game.
WHERE: Epicenter Games and More, 501 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous
HOSTED BY: Land of Lincoln Recovery Group
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free and encouraged!
WHERE: Hope on 5th, 200 Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: 6 p.m.

Sunday, November 23rd

Alcoholics Anonymous
HOSTED BY: Land of Lincoln Recovery Group
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free and encouraged!
WHERE: Hope on 5th, 200 Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: 9 a.m.

Sign and Dine Club
HOSTED BY: Sign & Dine Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: A
group that promotes American Sign Language (ASL) and Sign English for the hard of hearing and the deaf.  We are happy to teach ASL or sign English.
WHERE:  Contact Ken Benham at 217-732-8101
WHEN:  2 p.m.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Open Arms
HOSTED BY: Open Arms
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Join us for a dine-in Thanksgiving style meal where all are welcome
.
WHERE: Open Arms, 1321 IL-10, Lincoln
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday, November 24th

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 & more. Register by calling 217-605-5233
WHERE: LMH Steinfort Room A, 200 Stahlhut Dr., Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Community Thanksgiving Service with Local Churches
HOSTED BY: Sonrise Fellowship Church of God
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Community Thanksgiving Service - Join local churches in a service of Thanksgiving.
WHERE: Sonrise Fellowship Church of God, 601 Pulaski St., Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Tuesday, November 25th

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.

Knitting & Crochet Group at Guest House
HOSTED BY: Guest House Coffee and Pastries
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just picked up your first hook, you’re welcome to join. Not an official Guest House event. No RSVP needed. Just bring your yarn and your project!
WHERE: Guest House Coffee and Pastries, 113 S. Kickapoo St., Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m.

Lego Club at the Mt. Pulaski Library
HOSTED BY: Mt. Pulaski Public Library District
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Join Jaden for Lego Club and let your imagination run wild. We have everything you need for the event, so just stop in and join us.
WHERE: Mt. Pulaski Public Library District, 320 N Washington St., Mt. Pulaski
WHEN: 5 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous
HOSTED BY: Land of Lincoln Recovery Group
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free and encouraged!
WHERE: Hope on 5th, 200 Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: 6 p.m.

Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public/Fundraiser
DETAILS:  We will offer jackpots! Refreshments available for purchase. Doors at 5 p.m., bingo at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 26th

Alcoholics Anonymous
HOSTED BY: Land of Lincoln Recovery Group
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free and encouraged!
WHERE: Hope on 5th, 200 Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: 6 p.m.

Thursday, November 27th

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.

Chess Night at Guest house
HOSTED BY: Guest House Coffee and Pastries
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Whether you know your openings or just want to learn, you're welcome at the table. Boards are provided. Not an official Guest House event. No RSVP needed.
WHERE: Guest House Coffee and Pastries, 113 S. Kickapoo St., Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m.

Lincoln Woman's Club Culver's Fundraiser 
HOSTED BY: Culver's & Lincoln Woman's Club
WHO: Public/Fundraiser
DETAILS: 10% of all receipts for the evening will go to the Lincoln Woman's Club. You must fill out a slip to designate the class to which the donation is to be credited; those ordering via DoorDash can call Culver’s to designate how the donation should be allocated.
WHERE: Culver's Restaurant, 2530 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Open Mic Night by Silas Tockey
HOSTED BY: Silas Tockey
WHO: Public
DETAILS: The goal is to cultivate friendship, support and good times amongst musicians, comedians, poets and artists of all kinds. At this time we ask that performers bring their own instruments. Hand drums and percussion equipment only, no drum sets.
WHERE: Spirited Republic, 509 Pulaski St., Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday, November 28th

Santa at the C.H. Moore Homestead
HOSTED BY: C.H. Moore Homestead & DeWitt County Museum
SPONSORED BY: DeWitt County Museum Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Santa will be greeting youngsters. Bring the little ones or the entire family for a holiday photo. For more information, call 217-935-6066 or go to chmoorehomestead.org.
WHERE: Carriage Barn, 219 E. Woodlawn St., Clinton
WHEN:  5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Candlelight Tour of the C.H. Moore Homestead
HOSTED BY: C.H. Moore Homestead & DeWitt County Museum
SPONSORED BY: DeWitt County Museum Association
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Each year, the C.H. Moore Homestead & DeWitt County Museum are illuminated by candles and filled with music. Guests are asked to enter at the front door. Tours are self-guided. For details, call the museum at 217-935-6066. Doors close at 7:30 pm.
WHERE: 219 E. Woodlawn St., Clinton
WHEN:  5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous
HOSTED BY: Land of Lincoln Recovery Group
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free and encouraged!
WHERE: Hope on 5th, 200 Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: 6 p.m.

Saturday, November 29th

Alcoholics Anonymous
HOSTED BY: Land of Lincoln Recovery Group
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free and encouraged!
WHERE: Hope on 5th, 200 Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: 9 a.m.

Pokémon League at Epicenter
HOSTED BY: Epicenter Gaming
WHO: Public
DETAILS: All players are welcome: if you are new and would like to learn how to play we can help you! We have decks to use and people to help you learn the game.
WHERE: Epicenter Games and More, 501 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous
HOSTED BY: Land of Lincoln Recovery Group
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free and encouraged!
WHERE: Hope on 5th, 200 Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: 6 p.m.

Sunday, November 30th

Alcoholics Anonymous
HOSTED BY: Land of Lincoln Recovery Group
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free and encouraged!
WHERE: Hope on 5th, 200 Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: 9 a.m.


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