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Backgammon Tournament Dec 16, 6pm, Every Wed, firsttime entry is free, thereafter $5. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Avenue.
Brother James Court Raffle Dec 10, 8am-4pm, Support residential educational and health needs with a 50/50 mega raffle ticket. $100, chance to win 8 cash prizes from $500-$1000 to one-half the balance of proceeds. Stop by any Security Bank branch, call 747-5905 or go to www.brotherjamescourt.com. Security Bank, 217-747-5905.
Expressions in the Dark Dec 11, 9:30pm, Xplicit and DJ 76 Kid host this open mic for poets, singers and comedians. $10. After party following. The Arizona Room. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.
Feline Adoptions Dec 19, 11am-2pm, Forever Home Feline Ranch holds off site adoption with several cats and kittens. For more info call 679-1593. Ace Hardware, 214 N. Walnut St.
Fundraiser Dec 12, 11am-4pm, Oreck Fundraiser to benefit the Forever Home Feline Ranch. Raffle baskets, 50/50, cat/dog mats, Gold Canyon candles and adoptable cats. Stop by and meet the board. For more info call 679-1593. Oreck Clean Home Center, 2933 W Iles.
Giant Flea Market Dec 13, 8:30am-4:30pm, Indoor market. $1.25, age 12 and under free with adult. Illinois Building. For more info call 529-6939. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
Springfield Chess Club Dec 16, 6:30-9pm, Weekly meetings on Wednesdays. White Oaks Mall food court. Also, twice a month meetings at Barnes and Noble. For more info, call David Long at 726- 2584. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave.
Springfield Social Club Dec 16, 5:30-9:30pm, Bring canned goods to benefit Senior Services of Central Illinois. For info call 546-2955. Frankie’s 49’er Steakhouse and Saloon, 518 Chatham Rd.
Springfield Vegetarian Association Dec 14, 7pm, “Osteoporosis and the Broken Bone Business” video by Dr. John McDougall. Free and open to public. For info call 787-0014. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St.
Start Your Business Lunch Dec 11, 12-1pm, Valerie Ross, Branch Manager for US Small Business Administration, speaks over lunch about things you’ll need to know to turn your concept into a business. $16. Reservations required. Call 544-1723. Maldaner’s, 222 S. Sixth St.
Starting Your Business in Illinois Dec 16, 1:30-3:30pm, The
