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π± Xtreme Bar Bingo and 10 more events
Also check out SMART (Self-Management and Recovery Training) recovery meetings at Hope on 5th in Lincoln on the Atlanta Patch calendar

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Coming up on the calendar:
- Xtreme Bar Bingo
- Wednesday night trivia at Spirited Republic in Lincoln
- Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Atlanta Community House in Atlanta
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- Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 52 and low of 16 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
- Friday: Breezy and much colder, temps: high: 30, low: 27.
- Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 48 and low of 23 degrees.
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- SMART (Self-Management and Recovery Training) recovery meetings at Hope on 5th in Lincoln
200 5th St, Lincoln
6:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- Xtreme Bar Bingo
The Next Stop Saloon , E Cooke St , Mt Pulaski
2:00 pm - Wednesday night trivia at Spirited Republic in Lincoln
Spirited Republic/Limerick Brewing Company , 509B Pulaski St , Lincoln
7:00 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Atlanta Community House in Atlanta
Atlanta Community House , 106 SW 6th St , Atlanta
7:00 pm - Music bingo at Copper & Oak Bourbon & Craft Beer Bar in Lincoln
Copper & Oak Bourbon & Craft Beer Bar , 227 N Kickapoo St , Lincoln
6:00 pm - Wednesday night trivia at Spirited Republic in Lincoln
Spirited Republic/Limerick Brewing Company , 509B Pulaski St , Lincoln
7:00 pm
Sunday December 21
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Monday December 29
Wednesday December 31
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π Events Nearby
- 12 Days of Crafts: Dec. 18-20 Glowing Mason Jar
Vespasian Warner Public Library District , 310 N Quincy St , Clinton
9:00 am - Boys Basketball
Lincoln Junior High School Lincoln, IL 62656
5:00 pm - Wrestling @ Auburn
Lincoln Junior High School Lincoln, IL 62656
5:00 pm - Historic Preservation Commission
Bloomington Public Library , 205 E Olive St , Bloomington
5:00 pm - GS Christmas Program @ Hartsburg
Hartsburg-Emden Community Unit School District 21 , IL, USA
6:30 pm - Xtreme Bar Bingo
Rusty Rail Pub , 405 Pulaski St , Lincoln
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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π¬ Chatter
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- Cracker Barrel posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Lincoln. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Lincoln. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Atlanta here.
π Nearby News
Lincoln
- Illinois Conservation Foundation unveils 2025 Lincoln ornament (lincolncourier.com)
- Lincoln's beloved 'Coach E' builds up players and beats cancer on his way to Hall of Fame (wglt.org)
Clinton
- License renewed for Clinton nuclear facility; Constellation investing millions (wcia.com)
- DeWitt County Board met Dec. 18 (maconreporter.com)
Bloomington
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