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            April 2013 
 
            
			 
            Through April 8 
            
			Summer baseball and softball sign-upSPONSOR: 
			Lincoln Park District
 WHO: 
			Kids 5-14
 DETAILS: 
			
			Baseball  | 
			
			Softball
 (See 
			publicity.)
 WHERE: 
			1400 Primm Road
 
            
			Through April 27 
            
			Prom dress driveSPONSORS:
			Logan County Love, New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe,
			DonateMyDress.org
 WHO: 
			Community
 DETAILS: 
			Donate your gently used prom dress.
 WHERE: 
			Drop off at New Beginnings Thrift Shoppe, 201 S. 
			Sangamon
 
            
			Friday, April 5 
            
			Behind the Scenes program with Mikhail "Misha" Istomin SPONSOR: 
			Atlanta Public Library 
			program sponsored by 
			Atlanta National Bank and the city of Atlanta
 WHO: 
			Public. Ticket admission.
 DETAILS: 
			(See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			North Greens Golf Course Community Room, Atlanta
 WHEN: 
			Reception at 6:30 pm; presentation at 7 pm
 
            
			Saturday, April 6 
            
			Ham and bean dinnerSPONSOR: 
			Lincoln First United 
			Methodist Church
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			Ham and beans, cornbread, dessert, beverage. All you can eat. All 
			proceeds go to the Volunteers in Mission program of Lincoln First 
			United 
			Methodist Church. Bake sale sponsored by Young United 
			Methodist Men.
 WHERE: 
			First United Methodist Church, Zollars Hall, 302 
			Broadway
 WHEN: 
			11 am-1 pm
 
            
			Animal rescue fundraiser in memory of Ray FulkSPONSOR: 
			Logan County 
			Animal Rescue
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			Celebrate the eccentric life of Ray Fulk and meet two Hollywood 
			celebrities he felt a connection with: Kevin Brophy, who starred in 
			the television series “Lucan,” and Peter Barton, who starred in the 
			series “The Powers of Matthew Star.” Silent auction. Donations 
			accepted at the door, with all proceeds going to Logan County Animal 
			Rescue.
 (See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Elks Lodge
 WHEN: 
			6 pm-?
 
            Sunday, April 7 
            
			Bowling partySPONSOR: 
			
			
			Healthy Communities Partnership
 WHO: 
			Families
 DETAILS: 
			(See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Logan Lanes
 WHEN: 
			
			Noon-3 pm
 
            
			Annual meeting of
			Hartem FFA alumniSPONSOR: 
			
			Hartsburg-Emden FFA Alumni
 WHO: 
			Hartsburg-Emden FFA Alumni members
 DETAILS: 
			(See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Hartsburg American Legion
 WHEN: 
			6 pm
 
            Monday, April 8 
            
			Landscape waste pickup in Mount PulaskiSPONSOR: 
			
			City of Mount Pulaski
 WHO: 
			Mount Pulaski residents
 DETAILS: 
			(See
			
			article.) (See city notice.)
 WHERE: 
			Mount Pulaski
 WHEN: 
			7 am
 
            Tuesday, 
			April 9 
            
			General electionWHO: 
			Registered voters
 WHERE: 
			
			Logan 
			County polling places
 WHEN: 
			6 am-7 pm
 
            
			Blood pressure screeningsSPONSOR: 
			
             
			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 am-noon
 
            
			Writing club meetingSPONSOR: 
			Lincoln Writer's Club
 WHO: 
			All welcome
 DETAILS: 
			(See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Alumni Room of Lincoln College student center
 WHEN: 
			6:30 pm
 
            Wednesday, April 10 
            
			Quarterly meeting of DeWitt-Logan retired teachersSPONSOR: 
			
			DeWitt-Logan unit of Illinois Retired Teachers Association
 WHO: 
			Members
 DETAILS: 
			(See 
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Ted's Garage Restaurant, Clinton
 WHEN: 
			10:30 am
 
            
			Breastfeeding support groupSPONSOR: 
			
             
			Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
 WHO: 
			New mothers
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Weekly 
			breastfeeding support group. Participants will weigh their babies 
			and have an opportunity to share stories and ask questions of a 
			certified lactation consultant. Bring your lunch.
 http://www.almh.org/About-ALMH/News/NewsDetail.aspx?id=306
 WHERE: 
			
			
			
			Steinfort B at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
 WHEN: 
			Noon-1:30 pm
 
            
			"Woyzeck"SPONSOR: 
			
			
			
			Lincoln College Theater 
			Department
 WHO: 
			Because of language and subject matter, viewer discretion is 
			advised.
 DETAILS: 
			Spring theater production by Lincoln College theater majors.
			
			
			
			Reservations advised because it is being presented in the smaller 
			space of the Hostick Theater. For reservations, call 217-732-3155, 
			ext. 280.
 (See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing 
			Arts
 WHEN: 
			
			7:30 pm
 
            Thursday, April 11 
            
			Bereavement support groupSPONSOR: 
			
			
			
			Memorial Home 
			Services Hospice
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			First meeting. 
			
			
			
			“Our support group will provide an 
			opportunity for people to be able to mutually share and support each 
			other,” said Bitsy Knepler, bereavement coordinator for Memorial 
			Home Services Hospice. “Those who have suffered a loss can discuss 
			their feelings, gain support from others in a similar situation and 
			know that they are not alone.” Meetings are geared for adults and 
			are planned for the second Thursday 
			of each month at the same time and place.
 (See 
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			
			
			
			Steinfort Meeting Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive in Lincoln
 WHEN: 
			5 pm
 
            
			"Woyzeck"SPONSOR: 
			
			
			
			Lincoln College Theater 
			Department
 WHO: 
			Because of language and subject matter, viewer discretion is 
			advised.
 DETAILS: 
			Spring theater production by Lincoln College theater majors.
			
			
			
			Reservations advised because it is being presented in the smaller 
			space of the Hostick Theater. For reservations, call 217-732-3155, 
			ext. 280.
 (See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing 
			Arts
 WHEN: 
			
			7:30 pm
 
            
			Friday, April 12 
            
			Diabetes support groupSPONSOR: 
			
             
			Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			
			April topic: Diabetes medications.
			
			ALMH 
			dietitian Jennifer DiPasquale, RD, LD, leads the session, providing 
			nutrition education and diabetes-related general health information. 
			This is open to all ages with all types of diabetes and their 
			support teams. For more information, email Jennifer DiPasquale at 
			diabetes@almh.org.or call 
			217-605-5535. Note: This is a date change from April 19 to April 12.
 (See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			ALMH, Wombacher Room, 200 Stahlhut Drive
 WHEN: 
			11 am-noon
 
            
			Open Arms Christian Fellowship anniversary celebrationSPONSOR: 
			Open Arms
			Christian Fellowship
 DETAILS: 
			Friday-Sunday celebration
 (See 
			publicity.)
 WHERE: 
			311 Broadway
 WHEN: 
			6:30 pm
 
            
			"Woyzeck"SPONSOR: 
			
			
			
			Lincoln College Theater 
			Department
 WHO: 
			Because of language and subject matter, viewer discretion is 
			advised.
 DETAILS: 
			Spring theater production by Lincoln College theater majors.
			
			
			
			Reservations advised because it is being presented in the smaller 
			space of the Hostick Theater. For reservations, call 217-732-3155, 
			ext. 280.
 (See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing 
			Arts
 WHEN: 
			
			7:30 pm
 
            
			Saturday, April 13 
            
			Running with the Mustangs 5KWHO: 
			Registered participants
 DETAILS: 
			(Registration)
 WHERE: 
			NH-M Middle School, Middletown
 WHEN: 
			8 am
 
            
			Electronics recyclingSPONSOR: 
			 Habitat for 
			Humanity of Logan County
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			
			http://www.habitatlogan.org/Events.html
 WHERE: 
			Habitat for Humanity warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
 WHEN: 
			9 am-noon
 
            
			Open Arms Christian Fellowship anniversary celebrationSPONSOR: 
			Open Arms
			Christian Fellowship
 DETAILS: 
			Friday-Sunday celebration
 (See 
			publicity.)
 WHERE: 
			311 Broadway
 WHEN: 
			6:30 pm
 
            
			Spring concertSPONSOR: 
			Lincoln Area Music Society
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			Chorale and orchestra concert. Free.
 (See
			
			publicity.)
 WHERE: 
			Lincoln Community High School auditorium, 1000 
			Primm Road
 WHEN: 
			7 pm
 
            
			"Woyzeck"SPONSOR: 
			
			
			
			Lincoln College Theater 
			Department
 WHO: 
			Because of language and subject matter, viewer discretion is 
			advised.
 DETAILS: 
			Spring theater production by Lincoln College theater majors.
			
			
			
			Reservations advised because it is being presented in the smaller 
			space of the Hostick Theater. For reservations, call 217-732-3155, 
			ext. 280.
 (See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing 
			Arts
 WHEN: 
			
			7:30 pm
 
            
			Sunday, April 14 
            
			Open Arms Christian Fellowship anniversary celebrationSPONSOR: 
			Open Arms
			Christian Fellowship
 DETAILS: 
			Friday-Sunday celebration
 (See 
			publicity.)
 WHERE: 
			311 Broadway
 WHEN: 
			9 am, 11 am, 6:30 pm
 
            
			Spring barbecueSPONSOR: 
			Boy Scout Troop 102
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			(See publicity.)
 WHERE: 
			Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit St.
 WHEN: 
			10:30 am-2:30 pm
 
            
			Prenatal classSPONSOR: 
			
             
			Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
 WHO: 
			Expectant families
 DETAILS: 
			Free class. To register, call 217-732-2161, ext. 55231.
 (See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Steinfort A at ALMH
 WHEN: 
			1-4 pm
 
            
			Spring concertSPONSOR: 
			Lincoln Area Music Society
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			Chorale and orchestra concert. Free.
 (See
			
			publicity.)
 WHERE: 
			Lincoln Community High School auditorium, 1000 
			Primm Road
 WHEN: 
			2 pm
 
            
			"Woyzeck"SPONSOR: 
			
			
			
			Lincoln College Theater 
			Department
 WHO: 
			Because of language and subject matter, viewer discretion is 
			advised.
 DETAILS: 
			Spring theater production by Lincoln College theater majors.
			
			
			
			Reservations advised because it is being presented in the smaller 
			space of the Hostick Theater. For reservations, call 217-732-3155, 
			ext. 280.
 (See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing 
			Arts
 WHEN: 
			
			2 pm
 
            
			Tuesday, April 16 
            
			National Healthcare Decisions DaySPONSOR: 
			
             
			Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
 WHO: 
			
			
			Anyone 
			18 and over
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			The 
			ALMH Care Management team will be on hand for free consultation and 
			assistance to complete or update advance directives, including the 
			durable power of attorney for health care and living wills. Make 
			your wishes known now and protect your family from making difficult 
			decisions for you.
 (See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			
			
			Steinfort A 
			at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
 WHEN: 
			7-11 am and 1-4 pm
 
            
			Blood pressure screeningsSPONSOR: 
			
             
			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 am-noon
 
            
			Water main flushing in Mount PulaskiSPONSOR: 
			
			City of Mount Pulaski
 WHO: 
			Mount Pulaski residents
 DETAILS: 
			(See
			
			article.) (See
			city notice.)
 WHERE: 
			Mount Pulaski
 WHEN: 
			10 pm-4 am
 (First of two nights)
 
            
			This Golden Age Tech Talk programSPONSOR: 
			 Atlanta Public Library 
			series
 sponsored by Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home
 WHO: 
			Public. Topics of particular interest to people over 50.
 DETAILS: 
			Topic: "Simple Social Networking"
 (See
			
			article.) (See 
			info on library website.)
 WHERE: 
			Atlanta Public Library, 100 Race St., Atlanta
 WHEN: 
			6:30-8 pm
 
            Wednesday, April 17 
            
			Breastfeeding support groupSPONSOR: 
			
             
			Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
 WHO: 
			New mothers
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Weekly 
			breastfeeding support group. Participants will weigh their babies 
			and have an opportunity to share stories and ask questions of a 
			certified lactation consultant. Bring your lunch.
 http://www.almh.org/About-ALMH/News/NewsDetail.aspx?id=306
 WHERE: 
			
			
			
			Steinfort B at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
 WHEN: 
			Noon-1:30 pm
 
            
			Water main flushing in Mount PulaskiSPONSOR: 
			
			City of Mount Pulaski
 WHO: 
			Mount Pulaski residents
 DETAILS: 
			(See
			
			article.) (See
			city notice.)
 WHERE: 
			Mount Pulaski
 WHEN: 
			10 pm-4 am
 (Second night)
 
            
			Friday, April 19 
            American Red Cross Illinois 
			Capital Area Chapter Heroes Breakfast SPONSOR: 
			Bank of Springfield
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			Eighth annual 
			American Red Cross Illinois Capital Area Chapter Heroes 
			Breakfast fundraiser. All proceeds from this special event, which 
			honors a group of of central Illinois residents who have done 
			extraordinary things, benefit American Red Cross Local Disaster 
			Relief. Buy your advance tickets by visiting:
			
			http://american.redcross.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=103162.
 WHERE: 
			Crowne Plaza, Springfield, 3000 S. Dirksen, 
			Springfield
 WHEN: 
			8-10 am
 
            
			Saturday, April 20 
            
			Project SunshineSPONSOR: 
			Woven Together
 WHO: 
			Community
 DETAILS: 
			Help breathe new life into the visitation rooms at the Lincoln CYFS, 
			formerly Catholic Charities, by installing carpet, painting, 
			replacing dated furniture, and updating the toys and books. Sign up 
			for a work crew or make a donation. Call 217-445-2018 or go to
			
			www.woventogetherlogancounty.org for more information.
 WHERE: 
			Center for Youth and Family Solutions, 2100 W. 
			Fifth St., Lincoln
 WHEN: 
			10 am-4 pm
 (Continues in the evenings April 22-25)
 
            
			Spring for TeaSPONSOR: 
			
			Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
 DETAILS: 
			10th anniversary event. Tickets sold in advance, beginning Feb. 1 in 
			the Lincoln Christian Church office. Visit the office, 204 N. 
			McLean, or call Vera Thomas at 732-7618.
 (See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center
 WHEN: 
			
			Doors open at 10:45 am; tea served at 11:30 am
 
            
			Dinner for honored alumni of District 27SPONSOR: 
			
            Lincoln 
			Elementary School District 27
 DETAILS: 
			(See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			American Legion
 
            
			3rd Saturday Community MealSPONSOR: 
			Logan County Love
 WHO: 
			
			
			Open 
			to the public
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Free 
			meal provided to the public. Everyone welcome. Bring a friend or 
			come alone and enjoy good company among your neighbors and friends.
 WHERE: 
			
			
			St. 
			John United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh St.
 WHEN: 
			5-6:30 pm
 
            
			Lincoln College spring dance concertSPONSOR: 
			
			Lincoln College Fine Arts
			Department
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			Annual Lincoln College spring semester dance concert with Dance 
			Force and jazz class dancers
 (See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing 
			Arts
 WHEN: 
			7:30 pm
 
            Sunday, April 21 
            
			Lincoln College spring dance concertSPONSOR: 
			
			Lincoln College Fine Arts
			Department
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			Annual Lincoln College spring semester dance concert with Dance 
			Force and jazz class dancers
 (See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing 
			Arts
 WHEN: 
			2 pm
 
            Monday, April 22 
            
			Project SunshineSPONSOR: 
			Woven Together
 WHO: 
			Community
 DETAILS: 
			Help breathe new life into the visitation rooms at the Lincoln CYFS, 
			formerly Catholic Charities, by installing carpet, painting, 
			replacing dated furniture, and updating the toys and books. Sign up 
			for a work crew or make a donation. Call 217-445-2018 or go to
			
			www.woventogetherlogancounty.org for more information.
 WHERE: 
			Center for Youth and Family Solutions, 2100 W. 
			Fifth St., Lincoln
 WHEN: 
			5-9 pm
 (Continues in the evenings through Thursday)
 
            Tuesday, April 23 
            
			Blood pressure screeningsSPONSOR: 
			
             
			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 am-noon
 
            
			Project SunshineSPONSOR: 
			Woven Together
 WHO: 
			Community
 DETAILS: 
			Help breathe new life into the visitation rooms at the Lincoln CYFS, 
			formerly Catholic Charities, by installing carpet, painting, 
			replacing dated furniture, and updating the toys and books. Sign up 
			for a work crew or make a donation. Call 217-445-2018 or go to
			
			www.woventogetherlogancounty.org for more information.
 WHERE: 
			Center for Youth and Family Solutions, 2100 W. 
			Fifth St., Lincoln
 WHEN: 
			5-9 pm
 (Continues in the evenings through Thursday)
 
            Wednesday, April 24 
            
			Christian Women's ConferenceSPONSOR: 
			
			Lincoln Christian University
 WHO: 
			Christian women
 DETAILS: 
			(See
			
			publicity.)
 WHERE: 
			Earl C Hargrove Chapel Auditorium, Lincoln Christian University, 100 
			Campus View Drive
 WHEN: 
			Registration at 8 am; conference 9 am-4 pm
 
            
			Breastfeeding support groupSPONSOR: 
			
             
			Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
 WHO: 
			New mothers
 DETAILS: 
			
			
			Weekly 
			breastfeeding support group. Participants will weigh their babies 
			and have an opportunity to share stories and ask questions of a 
			certified lactation consultant. Bring your lunch.
 http://www.almh.org/About-ALMH/News/NewsDetail.aspx?id=306
 WHERE: 
			
			
			
			Steinfort B at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
 WHEN: 
			Noon-1:30 pm
 
            
			Project SunshineSPONSOR: 
			Woven Together
 WHO: 
			Community
 DETAILS: 
			Help breathe new life into the visitation rooms at the Lincoln CYFS, 
			formerly Catholic Charities, by installing carpet, painting, 
			replacing dated furniture, and updating the toys and books. Sign up 
			for a work crew or make a donation. Call 217-445-2018 or go to
			
			www.woventogetherlogancounty.org for more information.
 WHERE: 
			Center for Youth and Family Solutions, 2100 W. 
			Fifth St., Lincoln
 WHEN: 
			5-9 pm
 (Continues in the evenings through Thursday)
 
            Thursday, April 25 
            
			Blood driveSPONSOR: 
			
			
			
			Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
 WHO: 
			
			
			Open 
			to the public
 DETAILS: 
			
			 
			Central Illinois 
			Community Blood Center blood drive. 
			
			For 
			more information or to sign up, call 
			
			
			1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), 
			ext. 5158, 
			or sign up through 
			
			www.bloodcenterimpact.org, Walk-ins are welcome.
			
			
			Bring 
			donor ID or a photo ID.
 WHERE: 
			
			
			ALMH, 
			200 Stahlhut Drive. Registration will be in the Wombacher Room.
 WHEN: 
			11 am-4 pm
 
            
			Office Professionals LuncheonSPONSOR: 
			
             Lincoln/Logan County
            Chamber of Commerce
 WHO: 
			Office professionals, by reservation
 DETAILS: 
			
			http://www.lincolnillinois.com/Events_OfficeProfessionalsLuncheon.aspx
 (See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit St.
 WHEN: 
			11:30 am-1:30 pm
 
            
			Project SunshineSPONSOR: 
			Woven Together
 WHO: 
			Community
 DETAILS: 
			Help breathe new life into the visitation rooms at the Lincoln CYFS, 
			formerly Catholic Charities, by installing carpet, painting, 
			replacing dated furniture, and updating the toys and books. Sign up 
			for a work crew or make a donation. Call 217-445-2018 or go to
			
			www.woventogetherlogancounty.org for more information.
 WHERE: 
			Center for Youth and Family Solutions, 2100 W. 
			Fifth St., Lincoln
 WHEN: 
			5-9 pm
 
            Friday, April 26 
            
			Jazz concertSPONSOR: 
			
			Lincoln College
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			Lincoln College annual spring jazz concert. Ticket admission.
 (See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing 
			Arts
 WHEN: 
			7:30 pm
 
            
			Saturday, April 27 
            
			Concert by Lincoln College Chorale and Chamber SingersSPONSOR: 
			
			Lincoln College
 WHO: 
			Public
 DETAILS: 
			Tickets at the box office the evening of the concert.
 (See
			
			article.)
 WHERE: 
			Lincoln College, Johnston Center for Performing 
			Arts
 WHEN: 
			7:30 pm
 
              
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