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            April 2012 
 
            					
            	 
            	 
            
			 Tuesday, April 10 
            
			Writing club meetingSPONSOR: 
			
			Lincoln Writer's Club
 WHO: 
			All welcome
 DETAILS: 
			(See information in 
			Close Up.)
 WHERE: 
			Lincoln College dining hall, Alumni Room
 WHEN: 
			6:30 pm
 
            
			Bioethics conversation with Mailee Smith SPONSOR: 
			
			
			Lincoln 
			Christian University bioethics program
 WHO: 
			Open
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Mailee Smith, staff counsel for Americans United for Life, will lead 
			the discussion. This is a rescheduled event.
 (See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			
			
			Lincoln Christian University, Restoration Hall, R49
 WHEN: 
			7-8:30 pm
 
            Wednesday-Saturday, April 
			11-14 
            
			Consignment sale of children's itemsSPONSOR: 
			Woven Together
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Quality children's clothing, toys, books and other items at 
			family-friendly prices. One-stop shopping for all your summer gear. 
			Accepting consignors for spring and summer children's items. 60-40 
			split. Proceeds to benefit the Woven Together Adoption Scholarship. 
			Note the new sale location.
 http://butterfliesconsignment.blogspot.com/
 WHERE: 
			
			
			Shew's model home next to Jake's Furniture, 1100 Woodlawn Road
 WHEN: 
			10 am-6 pm Wednesday-Friday; 8 am-1 pm Saturday
 
            Thursday, April 12 
            
			St. Clara's Manor 40th anniversarySPONSOR: 
			
			St. Clara's Manor
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			Open house with balloon release, recognition of longtime employees, 
			entertainment, refreshments.
 (See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			200 Fifth St.
 WHEN: 
			2-4 pm
 
            
			Swiss steak dinnerSPONSOR: 
			
			
			Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary 1756
 WHO: 
			Public welcome
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Meal: Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, dessert and 
			drink. Serving upstairs. Handicapped accessibility. Carryouts 
			available. Call ahead for orders if you would like: 217-737-9590.
 WHERE: 
			
			
			915 Fifth St.
 WHEN: 
			
			4-6:30 pm
 
            
			VFW meetingSPONSOR: 
			
			
			Cronin Brothers Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756
 WHO: 
			VFW members
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			April VFW meeting to nominate and vote on officers for the upcoming 
			year. Members, please attend and be prepared to nominate and vote on 
			the upcoming elections.
 WHERE: 
			
			
			915 Fifth St.
 WHEN: 
			
			7:30-9 pm
 
            
			Friday-Sunday, April 13-15 
            
			Wildflower WeekendWHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			
			(See 
			article.) 
			(See another
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Elkhart
 
            
			Friday, April 13 
            
			Run for Your Life: 2-mile run/walkSPONSOR: 
			
			
			Lincoln 
			Christian University
 WHO: 
			
			
			Open to the community
 DETAILS: 
			Annual event
			
			
			promoting health and wellness.
 www.lincolnchristian.edu/runforyourlife
 (See
			
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			
			
			Starts and ends on LCU campus
 WHEN: 
			
			4 pm
 
            
			Dinner-lectureSPONSOR: 
			Elkhart
			
			Historical Society
 WHO: 
			By reservation
 DETAILS: 
			Presentation by David Schroder: "The Wildflowers of Logan County"
 http://www.wildharecafe-elk-il.com/LectureSeries/Lectures.htm
 (See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Gov. Oglesby St., Elkhart
 WHEN: 
			5:30 pm dinner, 6:45 pm lecture
 
            
			"Seussical the Musical, Jr." SPONSOR: 
			
			Mount Pulaski High School Drama Club
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			(See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Mount Pulaski High School, new gym
 WHEN: 
			
			7 pm
 
            Saturday, 
			April 14 
            Electronics recycling 
			collectionSPONSOR: 
			
			Logan County 
			Habitat for Humanity
 WHO: 
			Open to public
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Year-round electronics recycling on the 
			 
			
			second Saturday of each month. 
			
			Accepting working and non-working items including COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 
			such as laptop and desktop personal computers, hard drives, 
			monitors, keyboards, printers, scanners, CD-ROM/DVD/ZIP/tape drives, 
			cords and cables; ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT such as TVs, radios, 
			stereo and game systems, game controls, VCR & DVD players, and 
			cameras; SMALL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT such as phones, copiers, pagers, 
			typewriters, fax machines and calculators. Also accepting SMALL 
			HOUSEHOLD/COUNTERTOP APPLIANCES and aluminum, copper, brass and 
			stainless steel items. For more information, contact the Logan 
			County Habitat for Humanity Office at 732-6412 or visit the website 
			at www.hfhlogancounty.com.
 (See 
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Habitat warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
 WHEN: 
			
			9 am-noon
 
            
			Glass recycling collectionSPONSOR: 
			
			
			Logan County Joint Solid 
			Waste Agency, Lincoln Woman's Club and Verallia Saint-Gobain 
			Containers
 WHO: 
			
			
			Open to public
 DETAILS:  
			Glass collection on the
			
			
			second Saturday of each month -- May through October. Only container 
			glass (food, beverage containers) will be accepted. Clear glass as 
			well as amber, green and blue will be accepted. Unacceptable items 
			include ceramics, dishware, light bulbs, fluorescent bulbs, window 
			glass and mirrors. FOR SAFETY REASONS, NO BROKEN GLASS WILL BE 
			ACCEPTED.
 Glass preparation: Rinse containers thoroughly. Remove all metal or 
			plastic lids and rings from the container. Labels may be left on 
			containers.
 Glass will only be accepted on designated collection dates. 
			Collection will be canceled in case of inclement weather. The Logan 
			County Joint Solid Waste Agency DOES NOT accept glass at any of its 
			recycling sites.
 WHERE: 
			
			
			Logan County Fairgrounds, main entrance
 WHEN: 
			9 am-noon
 
            
			Mower clinicSPONSOR: 
			Lincoln Jaycees
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			Service available to get your push mower ready for the season. Fee. 
			Also, Schwan's food products available for purchase 9 am-noon.
			
			http://lincolnjaycees.com/lawnmower-clinic/
 (See information in 
			Close Up.)
 WHERE: 
			Lincoln Jaycees Center, 325 S. Chicago St.
 WHEN: 
			
			9 am-3 pm
 
            
			Wildflower Nature Walks on Elkhart HillSPONSOR: 
			Elkhart
			
			Historical Society
 WHO: 
			By reservation
 DETAILS: 
			
			http://www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org/2012Schedule_files/Apr14&21/Apr14-21-reservation.htm
 (See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Elkhart Hill
 WHEN: 
			9:30 am and 1:30 pm
 (Meet in downtown Elkhart about a half-hour before the walk.)
 
            
			Grilled rib-eye and pork sandwich saleSPONSOR: 
			
			
			Walk MS - Lincoln
 WHO: 
			
			
			Everyone is welcome
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			We will gladly deliver sandwiches to downtown businesses. Call 
			737-7506 to place your order. A bake sale of assorted cookies, 
			breads and other goodies will also be available. Proceeds will be 
			included with the Walk MS fundraising event on Sunday, May 6, at 
			Kickapoo Creek Park.
 WHERE: 
			
			
			Lincoln IGA parking lot, 713 Pulaski St.
 WHEN: 
			10 am-3 pm
 
            
			"Mindreading Show"SPONSOR: 
			
			Masonic Lodge 210
 WHO: 
			Public, with tickets
 DETAILS: 
			Performance by Stefan Alexxis: "Comedy & Cool Stuff Mindreading 
			Show."
 (See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			2022 N. Kickapoo
 WHEN: 
			
			1 pm
 
            
			Mostaccioli dinnerSPONSOR: 
			
			Mount Pulaski High School Drama Club
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			(See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Mount Pulaski High School
 WHEN: 
			4-7 pm
 
            
			"Seussical the Musical, Jr." SPONSOR: 
			
			Mount Pulaski High School Drama Club
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			(See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Mount Pulaski High School, new gym
 WHEN: 
			
			3 and 7 pm
 
            
			Sunday, April 15 
            
			Presentation and book signing by Jason EmersonSPONSOR: 
			
			Lincoln Heritage Museum
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			Free presentation by Jason Emerson, author of the recently released 
			biography "Giant in the Shadows: The Life of Robert T. Lincoln."
 (See 
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Lincoln Heritage Museum, Lincoln College
 WHEN: 
			7 pm
 
            
			Tuesday, April 17 
            
			Breast cancer support group meetingSPONSOR: 
			
			
			Logan County Breast Cancer Support
 WHO: 
			
			All
			cancer survivors
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			An informal meeting where veteran survivors can share encouragement 
			with each other, those more recently diagnosed, plus family members 
			and caretakers.
 WHERE: 
			
			
			Wombacher Room, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
 WHEN: 
			7-8:30 pm
 
            
			Bioethics conversation with Dr. Michael SleasmanSPONSOR: 
			
			
			Lincoln 
			Christian University bioethics program
 WHO: 
			Open
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Dr. Sleasman is the managing director and research scholar for the 
			Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity.
 WHERE: 
			
			
			Lincoln Christian University, Restoration Hall, R49
 WHEN: 
			7-8:30 pm
 
            
			Friday-Sunday, April 20-22 
            
			Wildflower WeekendWHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			
			(See 
			article.) 
			(See another
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Elkhart
 
            
			Friday, April 20 
            
			Breakfast buffet for 25th anniversary of tourism bureauSPONSOR: 
			
			Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of 
			Logan County
 DETAILS: 
			For reservations, call 217-732-8687.
 WHERE: 
			Lincoln American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
 WHEN: 
			7:30 am
 
            
			Seminar: "Clinical Perspectives on Burnout Issues for Clinical and 
			Ministry Leaders"SPONSOR: 
			
			
			Lincoln Christian 
			University and Illini 
			Christian Ministries
 WHO: 
			
			
			Therapists, ministry leaders
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Tony Merritt and Elisha Hamilton will provide insights for 
			practicing therapists, clinicians and ministry leaders who feel 
			their health, marriage or family life is being negatively impacted 
			by constant care for others. The seminar will also show the value of 
			self-monitoring principles and seeking outside objective reality 
			checks to help prevent burnout. Attendees will learn how to assess, 
			assist and restore clients and their family members who are 
			experiencing burnout. The registration deadline is April 13. For 
			more information or to register, contact Illini Christian Ministries 
			at 217-469-7566 or 
			seminar@icmfamily.org.
 (See
			
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			
			
			ClearView Church, 1503 E. College Ave., Suite G, Normal
 WHEN: 
			9 am-4 pm
 
            
			Seminar: "Staying on Your Own 2 Feet"SPONSOR: 
			
			The Christian Village
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			Free seminar and luncheon. Join us for a light lunch and learn 
			safety tips from a certified occupational therapist on how you can 
			prevent falls at home.
			
			
			RSVP to Marcia Cook by April 18. Seating is limited. Reserve your 
			spot today: 217-732-2189 or
			mcook.tcv@christianhomes.org.
 WHERE: 
			
			
			1507 Seventh St. (nursing home)
 WHEN: 
			
			Noon-1 pm
 
            
			Scrapbook nightSPONSOR: 
			
			
			Woven Together, Jefferson Street 
			Christian Church
 WHO: 
			
			
			Scrapbookers and crafters
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Join us for a night of fun and fellowship as we make scrapbook pages 
			for the Woven Together Ministry. These pages are combined to make 
			books for children in the foster system. We desire to bring hope to 
			the hopeless. Bring your creativity, a friend and a snack to share. 
			Donations according to whether you work on Woven Together pages or 
			your own projects. All proceeds go to the Woven Together Ministry 
			Fund, which supports fostering and adopting families in our 
			community.
 WHERE: 
			
			
			Jefferson Street Christian Church Fellowship Center, 1700 N. 
			Jefferson
 WHEN: 
			6 pm-midnight
 
            Saturday, 
			April 21 
            
			Wildflower Nature Walks on Elkhart HillSPONSOR: 
			Elkhart
			
			Historical Society
 WHO: 
			By reservation
 DETAILS: 
			
			http://www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org/2012Schedule_files/Apr14&21/Apr14-21-reservation.htm
 (See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Elkhart Hill
 WHEN: 
			9:30 am and 1:30 pm
 (Meet in downtown Elkhart about a half-hour before the walk.)
 
            
			Dog washSPONSOR: 
			
			Humane Society of Logan County
 DETAILS: 
			(See information in 
			Close Up.)
 WHERE: 
			Graue Inc., 1905 N. Kickapoo
 WHEN: 
			10 am-1 pm
 
            
			Hop to Shop ExtravaganzaSPONSOR: 
			
			
			Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Featuring Tastefully Simple, 31, Discovery Toys, Scentsy, 
			Longaberger Baskets, Turning Leaves jewelry, Babyations, Giggles & 
			Gab gift baskets, Jamberry Nails, and much more.
 WHERE: 
			
			
			Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 N. Limit
 WHEN: 
			10 am-2 pm
 
            
			Easter Seals benefitSPONSOR: 
			
			
			RJD 
			Hobbies and Raceway
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			A day of racing with all proceeds going to Easter Seals. There will 
			a live auction of RC goods and autographed items from pro drivers, a 
			raffle, and a 50-50 drawing.
 WHERE: 
			
			
			RJD Hobbies and Raceway, 1302 State Route 10
 WHEN: 
			
			
			Track opens at 10 am and races start at 1 pm
 
            
			Spring for TeaSPONSOR: 
			
			
			Harvest of Talents for World Hunger,
			Lincoln Christian 
			Church
 WHO: 
			
			
			Open to women from this and other communities
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Spring for Tea is a premier Logan County spring event. Tea and a 
			variety of sweet and savory delicacies are served from tables 
			tastefully appointed with silver, china and crystal. A perfect event 
			for a ladies' day out. Hats are encouraged but not required. Limited 
			seating. Tickets go on sale Feb. 1 at the office of Lincoln 
			Christian Church during regular office hours. For more details call 
			Vera Thomas in the church office.
 WHERE: 
			
			
			Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean
 WHEN: 
			
			
			Doors open 10:45 am; tea served at 11:30 am
 
            
			3rd Saturday Community MealSPONSOR: 
			Logan County Love
 WHO: 
			Open to the public
 DETAILS: 
			Menu: pork chops, garlic roasted potatoes, corn, green beans, 
			pudding parfait with cookie. Free. Donations are accepted but not 
			necessary. Food donations go 
			to local food pantries.
			
			
			Carryouts and Lincoln deliveries accepted. For delivery, call 
			217-671-3339.
 WHERE: 
			St. John United Church of Christ, Seventh and 
			Maple St.
 WHEN: 
			5-7 pm
 
            
			Trivia NightSPONSOR: 
			
			
			Knights of Columbus Auxiliary
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Snacks provided. Proceeds benefit Carroll School and K of C 
			Auxiliary Scholarship Fund.
 WHERE: 
			
			
			Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 N. Limit
 WHEN: 
			6:30 pm
 
            
			District 27 Wall of Fame dinnerSPONSOR: 
			
			Lincoln District 27
 WHO: 
			By reservation
 DETAILS: 
			(See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			American Legion, 1740 Fifth St.
 
            
			Wednesday, April 25 
            
			Christian Women's ConferenceSPONSOR: 
			Lincoln Christian 
			University
 WHO: 
			Women
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			"Spaghetti for the Soul: A Feast of Faith, Hope, and Love," served 
			by Kathy Troccoli and Ellie Lofaro. Schedule: 8-9 am, registration 
			in chapel foyer;  9-10:15 am, Session One with Ellie Lofaro; 
			10:15-10:35 am, break; 10:35-11:30 am, Session Two with Kathy 
			Troccoli; 11:30 am-12:55 pm, lunch in Laughlin Center; 12:55-1 pm, 
			slide show and giveaways; 1-1:25 pm, "Banter" with Kathy and Ellie; 
			1:25-2:15 pm, Kathy Troccoli concert; 2:15-2:35, break; 2:35-3:25, 
			Session Three with Ellie Lofaro; 3:35-4 pm, closing thoughts, prayer 
			and worship. Discount for registration received before April 18.
 For more information and registration:
			
			http://www.lincolnchristian.edu/cwc/.
 WHERE: 
			Lincoln Christian University, Hargrove Chapel
 WHEN: 
			9 am-4 pm
 
            Through April 27 
            
			Prom clothes donations to Logan County DazzleSPONSOR: 
			
			
			Logan County Love, New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe, Lincoln Area YMCA
 WHO: 
			
			
			Community
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Donate your gently used prom dress, shoes and accessories to Logan 
			County Dazzle. The items will go for a good cause. Drop them off at 
			New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe in Lincoln now through April 27. Make 
			sure you tell them it’s for the prom dress drive. Girls from the 
			community will shop for the dress of their dreams in the evenings 
			from April 27 to May 4. Hours will be 6-9 pm April 27-28 and 6-8 pm 
			April 29-May 4. There will be a day of glamour for the girls on May 
			5 at the Lincoln YMCA gym. Call for your appointment: Cathy Sanders, 
			217-828-0075. Every girl going to prom is invited, no matter what 
			your financial situation. Bring your school ID.
 WHERE: 
			Drop off at
			
			
			New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe, 201 S. Sangamon
 
            
			Friday-Saturday, April 27-28 
            
			Prom clothes shopping with Logan County DazzleSPONSOR: 
			
			
			Logan County Love, New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe, Lincoln Area YMCA
 WHO: 
			
			
			Girls going to prom
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Girls from the community will shop for the dress of their dreams in 
			the evenings from April 27 to May 4. There will be a day of glamour 
			for the girls on May 5 at the Lincoln YMCA gym. Call for your 
			appointment: Cathy Sanders, 217-828-0075. Every girl going to prom 
			is invited, no matter what your financial situation. Bring your 
			school ID.
 WHERE: 
			
			
			New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe, 201 S. Sangamon
 WHEN: 
			6-9 pm
 
            
			Friday, April 27 
            
			LJHS spring play: "Murder at the Orient Express!"SPONSOR: 
			
			Lincoln Junior High School
 WHO: 
			
			
			Open to public
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			A comedy by Craig Sodaro: "Murder at the Orient Express!" Can you 
			solve this mystery before the cast does?
 WHERE: 
			LJHS gymnasium
 WHEN: 
			
			7 pm
 
            
			Saturday, April 28 
            
			Cruise-inSPONSOR: 
			
			Railsplitter 
			Antique Auto Club
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			
			http://railsplitterantiqueautoclub.webs.com/events.htm
 WHERE: 
			Downtown Lincoln
 WHEN: 
			5-8 pm
 
            
			LJHS spring play: "Murder at the Orient Express!"SPONSOR: 
			
			Lincoln Junior High School
 WHO: 
			
			
			Open to public
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			A comedy by Craig Sodaro: "Murder at the Orient Express!" Can you 
			solve this mystery before the cast does?
 WHERE: 
			LJHS gymnasium
 WHEN: 
			
			7 pm
 
            
			Sunday-Friday, April 29-May 4 
            
			Prom clothes shopping with Logan County DazzleSPONSOR: 
			
			
			Logan County Love, New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe, Lincoln Area YMCA
 WHO: 
			
			
			Girls going to prom
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Girls from the community will shop for the dress of their dreams in 
			the evenings from April 27 to May 4. There will be a day of glamour 
			for the girls on May 5 at the Lincoln YMCA gym. Call for your 
			appointment: Cathy Sanders, 217-828-0075. Every girl going to prom 
			is invited, no matter what your financial situation. Bring your 
			school ID.
 WHERE: 
			
			
			New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe, 201 S. Sangamon
 WHEN: 
			6-8 pm
 
              
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