'Freedom Works' art show, MP Boy Scout lunch, art from recycled materials, Deer Creek bridge closure, mobile pantry in Mount Pulaski, Ales for Tails, Herb Guild, blood drive at Faith, Princess Tea, 5K at Mount Pulaski Street Festival

[June 24, 2013]  ^"Freedom Works" art show to open Thursday

Logan County Arts will present its new show, "Freedom Works," with an opening reception on Thursday, June 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lincoln Art Institute, on the historic courthouse square in downtown Lincoln.

Local artists and members of Logan County Arts have interpreted the theme in a number of ways. Contributors may include Nate Artisco, Georgie Borchardt, Lee Hahn, Wilbert "Bert" Hill, Jason Hoffman, Bonnie Mayo, Moses Pinkerton, Kerry Rolewicz, Nancy Saul, Chris Tice and Randy Washam.

Media used include everything from acrylic paint, graphite pencil, ink and metal to textiles and more. Many of the pieces are for sale.

Admission is free and donations are accepted. Light refreshments will be served.

The show runs through Aug. 3, so there's time to bring the kids and come on down to see how many ways "Freedom Works" has been depicted. The Lincoln Art Institute, 112 S. McLean, is open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment.

For more information, contact Georgie Borchardt at 217-819-6801 or [e-mail].

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2nd annual Mount Pulaski Boy Scout lunch on the 4th of July

MOUNT PULASKI -- The Boy Scouts of Troop 122, Mount Pulaski, will host their second annual pork chop lunch on Thursday, July 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be two locations for purchasing sandwiches: the East Park pavilion, next to the pool, and Johnson's Food Center.

Sandwiches are only $4. Water will also be available.

The boys are earning money to help fund future camping adventures.

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Logan County Fair Fine Arts will once again include recycled materials category

The Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency and the Lincoln Woman's Club will again sponsor the recycled materials medium in the Fine Arts Division of the Logan County Fair. The medium will include recycled materials such as glass, metal, plastics, wood and paper. Artists are encouraged to use their imaginations in their choice of recycled materials and their application in an art project.

Recycled artwork will be sponsored in the following age divisions: adults, 18 years and over; young people, 13 years through 17 years; and children, 10 years through 12 years.

Entries must be made to the Logan County Fair office by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24. Artwork must be delivered to the Fine Arts Exhibition Building between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday, July 29.

Award premiums for the artwork are being furnished from proceeds generated by the monthly glass collections co-sponsored by the Joint Solid Waste Agency and the Women's Club.

For more information on the Fine Arts Division, contact the Logan County Fair Association at 732-3311.

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Primm Road to be closed for Deer Creek bridge repairs

County Highway 9, also known as Primm Road or 1250th Avenue, will be closed for several weeks. The closure will be at the bridge over Deer Creek, south of the Lincoln Park District headquarters.

Repairs will be made to the Deer Creek bridge so that it can carry vehicles safely. Traffic will not be allowed across the bridge until the repairs have been made.

The public's cooperation and patience is always appreciated as the highway department maintains local roads.

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Mount Pulaski to host mobile food pantry June 29

MOUNT PULASKI -- The Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation will host a mobile food pantry on Saturday, June 29, beginning at 10 a.m., in conjunction with the Central Illinois Foodbank. The mobile pantry will be parked at the Mount Pulaski American Legion Post 447 parking lot.

The food pantry is available to anyone in the Mount Pulaski community and surrounding area who is in need of food.

Those who do need groceries are encouraged come out and to bring with them bags and boxes for their supplies.

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Humane Society of Logan County to host 5th annual Ales for Tails

The Humane Society of Logan County's fifth annual Ales for Tails will be on Friday, July 12. This year's event will be at Elks Lodge 914, 1020 1525th St. in Lincoln, from 6 to 10 p.m.

The evening will include food catered by Mr. Lincoln's on the Green, seasonal wine and beer, and music by Door 3. There will also be a 50-50 drawing, door prizes and more.

Tickets are $25 and are available from any HSLC board member, at the HSLC shelter at 1801 E. Lincoln Parkway or by calling 732-4805.

Proceeds of all Humane Society of Logan County projects benefit the homeless animals of Logan County and support the daily operation of the shelter.

For further information on Ales for Tails and to see what the Humane Society of Logan County is accomplishing, visit www.hslclincoln.org.

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Logan County Herb Guild to meet June 25

The June meeting of the Logan County Herb Guild will be at Karen Lowery's house, 1250 2175th, Beason, on Tuesday, June 25, at 6:30 p.m. The program will be a tour of her garden, with lots of tips and suggestions.

Lowery and Mary Ellen Martin will be the hostesses.

For the cookbook that the group will be putting together, members are to bring a paper copy of recipes containing an herb or spice.

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Faith Lutheran Church to sponsor blood drive

To help ensure an adequate blood supply for the region, Faith Lutheran Church, 2320 N. Kickapoo, is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, June 25, from noon to 6 p.m.

For your convenience, call Alexis to sign up toll-free at 1-866-GIVE-BLD, ext. 5158, or schedule an appointment online using sponsor code 60175 at www.bloodcenterimpact.org. Walk-ins are also welcome and appreciated.

Central Illinois Community Blood Center, a not-for-profit organization, is the provider of lifesaving blood for 14 central Illinois hospitals, including Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln and Memorial Medical Center and St. John's Hospital in Springfield. CICBC is a division of the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, which collects over 180,000 units of blood annually and serves 87 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin.

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Princess Tea planned for June 29

This year's theme: 'Over the Rainbow'

"Over the Rainbow" has been chosen for the theme of this year's Princess Tea, sponsored by the Harvest of Talents for World Hunger. The tea is planned for Saturday, June 29, in the Fellowship Center of Lincoln Christian Church. Doors to the tea will open at 10:45 a.m., with tea served at 11:30 a.m.

The Princess Tea is a very special event for the sweet young ladies of our community and their guests. If you have a special young lady in your life -- perhaps a daughter, granddaughter, niece or a young friend -- this is the perfect event for you to attend. You will be provided an opportunity to spend some quality time together in a lovely setting, and your young ladies will be the center of attention.

Young ladies -- princesses for the day -- are invited to dress in their Sunday best or perhaps a princess costume. They will be served refreshments from glass plates and tea cups at a brightly decorated tea table. Each tea table will be decorated by and presided over by a table hostess. Tasty food and beverages will be served with the tastes of young ladies in mind. The event will feature fun, food and favors.

Young ladies ages 3 to 12 are invited to attend and must be accompanied by at least one adult guest.

Tickets are $10 each and are available in the church office. The tickets must be purchased in advance, with ticket sales to close on June 26. Seating is limited, so you are urged to pick up your tickets as soon as possible.

Questions may be directed to July King at 314-9413. If you would like to be a hostess for a tea table, she can provide you with the particulars.

She points out that those attending will have a most enjoyable time, with the event serving the dual purpose of providing food for "special" children around the world who are experiencing hunger needs.

"Pretty little ladies, we will look forward to seeing you and your guests at this event which is planned especially for each of you," Ms. King says.

All funds raised at "Over the Rainbow" will become a part of the 30th annual Harvest of Talents for World Hunger on Saturday, Oct. 26. Every penny raised at the Princess Tea will be used to meet hunger needs worldwide.

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Runners will be 'Glowin' for Michael' at Mount Pulaski Street Festival

MOUNT PULASKI -- The Mount Pulaski Street Festival this year is scheduled for Friday, June 28, on the courthouse square.

Among the many attractions of the evening, a new event is being added: a 5K run and walk with proceeds to benefit 7-year-old Michael Stauffer.

Michael is the son of David and Cynthia Stauffer of Mount Pulaski. He has a brother, Thomas, and a sister, Alyssa. He is a student at Zion Lutheran School in Mount Pulaski.

Late last year he was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma and has been undergoing treatment ever since. The proceeds of the race will go to assist the family with their financial concerns.

The race will begin at 8 p.m. in front of the Mount Pulaski Courthouse, on the town square. Along the route there will be luminaries and live street guides to assist with the twists and turns of the route. The race will be self-timed.

Registrants have a choice of price levels for the race. The $25 registration will include a "glow shirt" and glow gear so runners will stand out during the race. If runners aren't interested in the glow gear, they can pay the basic registration fee of $15.

Registration packets can be picked up at the Farmers Bank between noon and 5 p.m. on the day of the race.

In addition to the 5K, the street fair will offer a wide variety of entertainment options, and the Mount Pulaski Courthouse will be open for tours. The Hair Cut Actual Band will perform live on stage, and Audra's Studio of Dance will have cloggers performing. There will also be an Abe Lincoln impersonator.

The "Balloon Lady" will be on hand, face painting by Chauntea Mason and plenty of children's games with prizes.

Hilltop Caterers will serve brats, hot dogs and soda for a donation, and the American Legion will have a beer station.

For those who need a cool spot to rest a spell, the air-conditioned VFW, the historical museum and the courthouse will all be open and cool.

Anyone who would like to preregister for the race can do so by visiting the Mount Pulaski website at http://www.mtpulaskiil.com/. Questions about the event can be directed to Angie Cyrulik at 217-962-1055.

All proceeds from the race will go to assist the Stauffer family. Proceeds from other street fair activities will go to the Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation for the upkeep of the historical courthouse.

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