Saving Money on Health Care Apr 23, 7-8:30pm, Ideas for consumers to save money on health care costs. HD Smith’s Training Center, one block northeast of Baker and Stevenson. Free, register by Apr 15, call, 891-0896.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
After 5 Christian Women’s Connection Apr 21, 6:30-8pm, Mark Davis, Hilltop Gardens & Nursery, offers gardening advice. Inspirational speaker Lois Nyhuis presents “Confessions of a Pack Rat”. Program and dinner. $13. All ladies welcome. Northfield Inn, 3820 Northfield Drive, Connie, 528-4273. http://groups.google.com/group/after-fivechristian-womens-club
Church Service Apr 19, 10:30-11:30am, “Lose 5000 Pounds in a Month: Practical Steps to Reduce Our Impact on the Earth.” In celebration of 39th Earth Day, topics include how to reduce your carbon footprint. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, Cheryl, 585-9550.
Holy Ghost Evangelist Ray Martin Apr 18, 7pm, Signs, wonders, and miracles ministry of Evangelist Ray Martin. Rt. 66 Hotel and Conference Center, 625 E St. Joseph St. www.evangelistraymartin.com
Saving Jesus Sunday School Elective Apr 19, 9:15am, 12-week program includes a CD with facilitator and participant guides with readings, quotes and discussion questions. Fellowship Hall. For more info, call 528-3407 or visit livingthequestions.com or 1stchristian.org.
The Third Jesus Apr 8-Jun 8, 1:30-3:30pm Weds, Ongoing class with Cindy Luton explores Depak Chopra’s book, The Third Jesus where we reconcile the historical Jesus, the Jesus of the Bible and the universal Christ Spirit within us all. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, Cindy Luton, 523-4595. www.unityofspringfield.com POLITICS
Drinking Coffee Liberally First and Third Sat, 9am, Enjoy coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. Free. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St. For more info, e-mail [email protected].
HISTORY
“Prisoners of Conscience in the Modern Era” Apr 16, 7-9:30pm, Historical lecture by UIS Emeritus Professor, Cullom Davis. Open to public. Reception follows in PAC Restaurant.
UIS, Brookens Auditorium.
Illinois Army National Guard During the Cold War Apr 18, 1-4pm, Display showing uniforms, equipment and weapons used by Illinois Army National Guard from 1946 through 1991. Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd, Richard Schachtsiek, 761- 3910.
Lincoln Programs Apr 17-19, 2pm, “Was Lincoln Forced into Glory,” “Prelude to a Presidency” and “Living in Lincoln’s Shadow.” Lincoln Visitor Center. For info, call 391-3221 or visit www.nps.gov/LIHO.
