Old Capitol Farmers Market Through Oct 28, 8am-12:30pm Wed and Sat, Features fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, plants, flowers and bakery items. Chef demonstrations (3rd Sats), artisan area (1st & 3rd Sats), live entertainment (3rd Sats). Adams St. For more info, contact 544- 1723 at or visit downtownspringfield.org
Springfield Chess Club Wednesdays, 6:30-9pm, Weekly meetings. White Oaks Mall food court. Also, twice a month meetings at Barnes and Noble. For info, call David at 726-2584.
Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop Aug 6, 6-8pm, Business plan, financing, legal form choice, name registered, taxes and more. Registration required. LLCC Springfield East, 1507 E. Cook St. To register call 544-7232. (Also, Aug 10, 9- 11am, in Jacksonville, call 245-2174.)
Vigil for Peace Every Sat 12-1pm, Vigil for Peace, all are welcome. Outside the Federal Building, Sixth and Monroe. For info, 544-3997.
World Breastfeeding Walk Aug 1, 8:30am-12pm, Clowns, face painting, music, door prizes and admission to zoo. Symbolic walk at 10am. Free. Henson Robinson Zoo
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 info, [email protected].
HEALTH
Alcoholics Anonymous Every Sun, 3pm, Adult children of alcoholics/dysfunctional families recovery group. 24-hour answering service, 525- 9423. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St. For info go to www.adultchildren.org.
Freedom Seekers Every Mon, 6:30pm, For anyone suffering from any addictions to alcohol, gambling, shopping, or any other obsessive behaviors. iWorship Center, 3200 Shaler Rd or visit www.lifelinecounseling.com
GROW in Illinois Mental Health Support Group Every Mon, 7-9pm, GROW is a weekly 12-step program for anyone experiencing mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Free, anonymous, confidential, open to all. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 S. Grand Ave. West. For info, call 622- 7953 or go to www.growinamerica.org.
HIV Anonymous First Tues monthly, 6:30-8:30pm, first Sat monthly 2:30-4:30pm. Free 12-step support group for people living with HIV and AIDS, Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence, 528-5253.
HIV Free Testing & Counseling Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, Linkage to free health services providing medication though ADAP. Edwin A. Lee Resource Center, 501 S. 13th. For info, 557-0045.
Memorial Medical Center Classes Lamaze (fee), Birth & Beyond, Get Real Breastfeeding Guide, Infant Safety, Baby Sign Language. For info, call 788-3333. Lactation Consultation (fee), Adoptive Families. For info, call 788-3378. I’m Going to Be a Big Brother/Sister, For info, call 788-3352. Other classes see www.memorialmedical.com.
MGF Support Group Meeting Through Nov 15, 2-4pm, MGF of Illinois support group meeting. SIU School of Medicine Library, Dirkson Room on the 4th Floor, 801 N. Rutledge. For info, 800- 888-6208 or www.myastheniagravis.org.
Natural Health Discussion Group First Thur, 7-9pm, Topics include natural ways to increase health and the immune system. Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St.
Sex Addicts Anonymous For those seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Twelve-step meetings M & Th evenings. Serious inquiries only. Provide first name only, and where to reach you to [email protected].
St. John’s Hospital Classes & Support Groups Free: New mothers support group, grief support group, blood pressure screenings, sibling class, survivors of suicide, baby care basics and more. Fee: yoga, tai chi, pilates, meditation, computers and more. Call 544-5483 or 544-6464, ext 44308 or visit www.st-johns.org.
STD Screening, HIV Testing & Support Group Every second and fourth Tue, 4-6pm, Receive STD screening and HIV testing. Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm, Free HIV testing. Every first and third Wed, 1pm, HIV Support Group, open to both men and women who are HIV positive. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave. For more info, call 528-5253.
Woman to Woman Mentoring Program Once a month, day and time varies, call at the end of each month for info on the next session. Blessed Hope Educational Sessions, sponsored by Church-Parish Nursing Program, St. John’s AME Church- Annex, 1519 E. Capitol, 523-3969.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
Bringing Out Your Inner Writer Aug 4-25, 7-9pm Tuesdays, Sandra McKenna, Millikin Writing Professor, offers 4-week course in freeing up your inner writer, uncovering buried gold in your creative soul. Come to all or one session. Love offering/donation. 417 Cordelia. For info, contact Sandra at 523- 5897 or visit www.unityofspringfield.com
Camabodia Through Fresh Eyes Aug 2, 10:30-11:30pm, Dr. Jeff and Mrs. Tina Bennett presentation on Cambodia with slides of their trip. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd. For info, contact ALUUC at 585-9550 or visit www.aluuc.org
Springfield Hindu Temple’s 1st Vaarshiktsavam Celebrations Aug 2-4, Public invited to commenerate first anniversary of temple and Sri Maha Shiva Linga Praana Prathistha. 1001 W. Walnut St. Chatham. For info visit springfieldtemple.org for detailed list of times and events or e-mail [email protected] or call 697-8174 or 553- 7772.
Union Baptist Scholarship Banquet Aug 8, 6pm, “Excellence is not a Skill, it is an Attitude.” Keynote speaker, Rev. Wesley McNeese, M. D. $25. T. Ray McJunkins Family Life Center, Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe St. For info, call 544-8115.
SPORTS & FITNESS
Free Martial Arts Class Every Wed, 6:45-8pm Simplified, low impact training for fun, fitness and minimum force violence deflection. Train at 5 belt levels. Adult and co-ed. People’s Church, 1109 E. Ash St. For more info call 523-5433.
Junior Open Tennis Tournament Jul 31, Aug 1-2, Junior players, sanctioned by USTA. Washington Park. www.springfieldtennis.org.
Prairie Lake Potluck & Moonlight Paddle Aug 7, 7:30-10:30pm, Sponsored by the Sangamon Paddlers, potluck at 7:30. Paddle begins around 9pm. Visit sangamonpaddlers.wordpress.com for directions and info. Free. Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Park
Sangamon Table Tennis (Ping Pong) Club Wednesdays, 6-10pm, Come play table tennis with us. Level of play ranges from beginner to advanced, ages 12-77. Lessons available. For info, call 553- 1913 or go to request.www.sttc.us.
Springfield Junior Football League Fundraiser Aug 6, 4-9pm, For equipment and scholarships. No player is turned away. Kick’s, 2744 S. Sixth St. For more info, contact Mary at 971-2953
