Illinois Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) at Lincoln Land Community College program. Registration required. To register call 544- 7232. Capital City Training Center, 130 W. Mason.
Teen Scene Dec 11, 7-11pm, Teens can hang out and play games, sing to karaoke, listen to music, eat food and have fun. $2. For more info, call 306-2592. Holy Ground Coffeehouse, 304 W. Allen.
Vigil for Peace Dec 12, 12-1pm, Vigil for peace on Saturdays, all are welcome. Outside the Federal Building, Sixth and Monroe. For more info, call 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.
POLITICS
Drinking Coffee Liberally Dec 19, 9am, First and third Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. For info visit [email protected]. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Drinking Liberally Dec 10, 17, 6:30pm Thursdays, Informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. For info visit [email protected]. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington St.
HISTORY
Illinois Stories Dec 10-24, 9am-5pm, A series of temporary exhibits exploring the complex history of Illinois. Museum admission. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
HEALTH
Alcoholics Anonymous Dec 10-24, Meetings daily. Various times. 24 hour answering service (217)525-5795, or toll free 1-866-525-5795. Various locations.
Food Addicts Anonymous Dec 12, 9-10am, Saturdays, Tools of recovery, food plan and program. $1 donation accepted. For more info, call 245-7974. First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville, 870 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
Free Women Self Defense Classes Dec 15, 6:15-7:30pm, Springfield Goju Ryu Karate Club offers free women self defense classes each Tuesday. For more info, call 891-6242. First Church of the Nazarene, 5200 S. Sixth St.
GROW Mental Health Support Group Dec 10, 17, 7:15-9:15pm, Free 12-step program for anyone experiencing mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential, open to all. For more info, call 622- 7953. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.
GROW in IL Mental Health Support Group Dec 14, 5:30pm, Free weekly 12-step program for anyone experiencing mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential, open to all. First United Pentecostal Church, 600 W. Mason, 217- 622-7953.
GROW in Illinois Mental Health Support Group Dec 10, 17, 4-6pm, Free weekly 12-step program for anyone experiencing mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential, open to all. For more info, call 622- 7953. People’s Church, 1109 E. Ash St.
HIV Free Testing & Counseling Dec 10, 17, 10am-12pm, Every Thursday, linkage to free health services providing medication though ADAP. (Closed Dec. 31, but open Dec. 30.) For more info, call 557-0045. Lee Resource Center, 501 S. Thirteen St.
Memory Loss 101 Dec 10, 6-7pm, Free program with basic overview of memory and how it works, normal agerelated memory changes, more serious memory changes and Alzheimer’s disease. To register call 726-5184 or visit www.alz.org/illinois. Alzheimer’s Association Greater Illinois Chapter, 2921 Greenbriar Dr, Suite C.
Petersburg Vegetarian Association Dec 17, 6:30pm, Potluck then video programs about health, nutrition or animal rights at 7:30 p.m. For info, call Leona at 415-5975 or e-mail [email protected]. Various locations.
Prairie Heart Classes Dec 10-11, 14-18, 21-24, Various, Yoga, T’ai Chi and massage therapy. Continuous. St. John’s Prairie Heart Institute Center for Mind-Body Medicine, First Floor Prevention Center, 619 E. Mason. For info, 527- 5537. St. John’s Hospital, 800 E. Carpenter St.
Relay for Life Committee Meeting Dec 21, 6pm, American Cancer Society Relay for Life welcomes volunteers to help plan and organize the 2010 Sangamon County Relay for Life. Fore more info call 624-3771. Real Life Church, 2450 Taylor Ave.
Sex Addicts Anonymous Dec 10, 14, 17, 21, Inquire about times, For those seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Twelve-step meetings. Serious inquiries only. Provide first name only, and where to reach you to [email protected]. Various locations.
Silent Epidemic Dec 12, 8:30-11am, Informative presentation on teen suicide open to anyone. Registration and free continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Free childcare, door prizes. For more info call 899-2867. Springfield High School, 101 S. Lewis St.
St. John’s Hospital Support Groups Dec 10-24, Free: New mothers support group, grief support group, blood pressure screenings, sibling class, survivors of suicide, baby care basics and more. Call 544-5483 or 544- 6464, ext 44308. St. John’s Hospital, 800 E. Carpenter St.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
A Course In Miracles Dec 16, 5:30-7pm Wednesdays, Book study & discussion group that offers tools to use on your path for inner peace. Love offering. For more info, contact Ron at 720-2614. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia.
Celebration of the Nativity Dec 18-20, 5-9pm Fri, 9am- 5pm Sat, See over 700 nativity displays from around the world made of glass, stone, wood and horsehair. Groups welcome. For more info call 525-3940. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens.
Fit with Faith Dec 16, 5:30pm, Weight loss group every Wednesday. For info call 544-5135. Cathedral of St. Paul, 812 Second St.
Inner City Mission’s Celebration Service Dec 18, 7pm, The Gift Worth Celebrating service features a
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