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April 2013

Through April 27

Prom dress drive
SPONSORS: 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

Wednesday, April 10

Quarterly meeting of DeWitt-Logan retired teachers
SPONSOR: DeWitt-Logan unit of Illinois Retired Teachers Association
WHO: Members
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Clinton United Methodist Church
WHEN: 10:30 am

Breastfeeding support group
SPONSOR: 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 group
SPONSOR: 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

Friday, April 12

Garage sale
SPONSOR: Lincoln Woman's Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 230 N. McLean
WHEN: 8 am-5 pm

Diabetes support group
SPONSOR: 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

Iota Chi Trivia Night
SPONSOR: Lincoln College Iota Chi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
WHO: Public, with registered teams competing
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Lincoln College, Meyer-Evans Student Center
WHEN: Snack bar opens at 6; trivia contest at 6:30 pm

Open Arms Christian Fellowship anniversary celebration
SPONSOR: Open Arms Christian Fellowship
DETAILS: Friday-Sunday celebration
(See publicity.)
WHERE: 311 Broadway
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Saturday, April 13

Open houses at Emden businesses
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Downtown Emden businesses
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Garage sale
SPONSOR: Lincoln Woman's Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: 230 N. McLean
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Running with the Mustangs 5K and Family Fun Day
SPONSOR: NH-M Community Supports Education
WHO: Registered participants
DETAILS: (See article.) (Family Fun Day publicity) (5K publicity) (5K registration)
WHERE: NH-M Middle School, Middletown
WHEN: 8 am-1 pm activities; 5K at 8 am; Phyllis Blaum memorial at 10:30 am

Electronics recycling
SPONSOR: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
http://www.habitatlogan.org/Events.html
WHERE: Habitat for Humanity warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Elkhart Wildflower Nature Walks
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public, by reservation
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Elkhart Hill. Meet at Birdsong Books & Vintage Shoppe, 111 Gov. Oglesby St., downtown Elkhart.
WHEN: 9 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm and 3 pm

Elkhart Vintage Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Downtown Elkhart
WHEN: 9 am-4 pm

Meeting of Logan County Democrats
SPONSOR: Logan County Democrats
WHO: Logan County Democrats
DETAILS: (See announcement.)
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library, Pegram Room
WHEN: 10 am

Aeolian String Duo recital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Birdsong Books & Vintage Shoppe, 111 Gov. Oglesby St., downtown Elkhart
WHEN: 4:15 pm

Open Arms Christian Fellowship anniversary celebration
SPONSOR: Open Arms Christian Fellowship
DETAILS: Friday-Sunday celebration
(See publicity.)
WHERE: 311 Broadway
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Spring concert
SPONSOR: 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

Sunday, April 14

Lincoln Youth Football fundraiser breakfast
SPONSOR: Lincoln Youth Football
WHO: Public
DETAILS: All-you-can-eat buffet-style breakfast. Proceeds will go to support Lincoln Youth Football activities for the coming season.
WHERE: Maple Club, 1548 Route 121
WHEN: 8 am-noon

Open Arms Christian Fellowship anniversary celebration
SPONSOR: Open Arms Christian Fellowship
DETAILS: Friday-Sunday celebration
(See publicity.)
WHERE: 311 Broadway
WHEN: 9 am, 11 am, 6:30 pm

Elkhart Vintage Market
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Downtown Elkhart
WHEN: 9 am-4 pm

Spring barbecue
SPONSOR: 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 class
SPONSOR: 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

Talk by author Holly Labisky
SPONSOR: Elkhart's "Celebrate Spring!"
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Speaker: Holly Labisky, of Champaign, author of "Cemeterying With Hope." Free. Space limited.
(See article.)
WHERE: St. John the Baptist Chapel, Elkhart Cemetery
WHEN: 1:30-2:30 pm

Tuesday, April 16

National Healthcare Decisions Day
SPONSOR: 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 screenings
SPONSOR: 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 Pulaski
SPONSOR: 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)

Breast cancer support group meeting
SPONSOR: Logan County Breast Cancer Support
WHO: Any cancer survivor and those who love them.
DETAILS: Monthly dinner meeting
WHERE: Hibachi Grill, Lincoln
WHEN: 6-7:30 pm

Lincoln Junior High School play
SPONSOR: Lincoln Junior High School
WHO: Open to the public
DETAILS: An adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women"
WHERE: LJHS gym
WHEN: Doors will open at 6:30 pm; performance begins at 7 pm

This Golden Age Tech Talk program
SPONSOR: 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

Water main flushing in Mount Pulaski
SPONSOR: 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

Container Herb Gardening class
SPONSOR: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Public, by registration
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Craft room at the park district administration building, 1400 Primm Road
WHEN: 8 am

Elkhart Artisan Craft Fair
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Downtown Elkhart
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

Project Sunshine
SPONSOR: 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 Tea
SPONSOR: 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

Mostaccioli lunch
SPONSOR: Logan County Relay For Life Bosom Buddies team
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Carryout lunch raises funds for Logan County Relay For Life.
(See article.)
WHERE: Jefferson Street Christian Church, 1700 N. Jefferson St.
WHEN: 11 am-1 pm

Dinner for honored alumni of District 27
SPONSOR: Lincoln Elementary School District 27
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: American Legion

3rd Saturday Community Meal
SPONSOR: 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 concert
SPONSOR: 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

Elkhart Artisan Craft Fair
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Downtown Elkhart
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

Talk by Bob McCue on A.H. Bogardus
SPONSOR: Elkhart's "Celebrate Spring!"
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Speaker: Bob McCue on "The Life of Captain A.H. Bogardus." Free. Space limited.
(See article.)
WHERE: Near the Bogardus gravesite, Elkhart Cemetery
WHEN: 1:30-2:30 pm

Monday, April 22

Tuesday, April 23

Workforce Readiness Expo
SPONSOR: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: By registration
DETAILS: http://www.lincolnillinois.com/Documents/WRE_Registration_Form.pdf
WHERE: Jefferson Street Christian Church, 1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN: 8 am-1:30 pm

Wednesday, April 24

Christian Women's Conference
SPONSOR: 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

Thursday, April 25

Blood drive
SPONSOR: 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 Luncheon
SPONSOR: 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

Friday, April 26

Jazz concert
SPONSOR: 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

Elkhart Artisan Craft Fair
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Downtown Elkhart
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

Retirement party for Darlene Wick
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See publicity.)
WHERE: Friendship Manor dining room, 925 Primm Road
WHEN: 2-4 pm

Concert by Lincoln College Chorale and Chamber Singers
SPONSOR: 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

Sunday, April 28

Elkhart Artisan Craft Fair
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE: Downtown Elkhart
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

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