Food Addicts Anonymous Jan 23, 30, 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 Jan 26, Feb 2, 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 in IL Mental Health Support Group Jan 25, Feb 1, 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.
HIV/Aids Testing Jan 21, 10am-12pm, Testing on Thursdays. For more info call 557-0045 or 557-0047. Springfield Community Federation, 501 S. 13th Street.
Mini Medical School Jan 27, 7-8:30pm, Wednesday evenings Jan 27-Feb 24, learn about medical topics in an enjoyable and easy-to-understand format. SIU faculty physician presentations on: breast cancer, infertility treatments, childhood obesity, influenza, chronic diseases, new treatments for stroke, colon cancer, health care reform, depression, preventive medicine and new treatments. Open to all adults. $10 includes refreshments. Diploma for completion of program. South auditorium (2nd floor). Pre-register, call 545-2860, 9am- 4:30pm weekdays. SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge.
Sex Addicts Anonymous Jan 21, 25, 28, Feb 01, Inquire about times, For those seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Twelvestep meetings. Serious inquiries only. Provide first name only, and where to reach you to [email protected]. Various locations.
St. John’s Hospital Support Groups Jan 21-31, Feb 01-04, 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.
Auditions
Auditions for Drama Jan 30-31, 9am-12pm Sat, 1-4pm Sun, The Jacksonville Theatre Guild holds auditions for the community theater’s upcoming production of “Wait Until Dark,” directed by Springfield resident Paul Carey March 26-28 through April 2-4. For more info, call 245-1402 or visit www.jaxtg.com. Jacksonville Theatre Guild, 210 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
Open Auditions Jan 31, Feb 1, 7-10pm, UIS Theatre invites theater artists to audition on one night for roles or offstage work in its Spring 2010 production of The Runner Stumbles by Milan Stitt. April 23, 24, 25 & April 29, 30, May 1 production team auditions. For more info contact Director Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson at [email protected] or 206-8307. UIS Studio Theatre, UIS.
Faith & Philosophy
A Course In Miracles Jan 27, Feb 3, 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.
Court Madonna Meeting Jan 21, 6:30pm, Court Madonna, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, invites members, and Catholic women of the area, to enjoy a potluck and silent auction at the regular meeting. For more info call 522-6339. St. Agnes Parish Hall, 245 N. Amos St.
Ruminations on Rumi Jan 24, 10:30am, As UUs commonly appreciate mysticism, in this service Rev. Martin Woulfe will ponder the gifts and lessons of Rumi, the Sufi poet-saint of the 13th century. For more info call 585-9550. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd.
Sports & Fitness
City Basketball Tournament Jan 21-23, 6:30pm and 8:30 pm Thu- Sat, Watch as Lanphier, Sacred Heart Griffin, Southeast and Springfield High School battle it out for the 2010 City Basketball Crown. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza.
Fight Night: Springfield vs St. Louis Jan 30, 6-9pm, Springfield amateur boxing at its best, at least 12 fights including weight classes ranging from light to heavy weight. For more info call 381-7979. Lanphier High School, 1300 N. 11th St.
Free Martial Arts Class Jan 27, Feb 3, 6:45-8pm, Every Wed, Simplified, low impact training for fun, fitness and minimum force violence deflection. Train at 5 belt levels. Adult and co-ed. For more info call 523- 5433. People’s Church, 1109 E. Ash St.
Jr. Blues Games Jan 29-30, 7pm, Springfield Jr. Blues take on St. Louis. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth.
Organized League Play - Disc Golf Jan 23, 27, 30, Feb 3, Wed afternoons and 10am Sat, Springfield Disc Golf Club League Days. Alternate between Lincoln and Douglas courses. Check site for time and courses. $1. For more information, call 385-4990 or e-mail [email protected]. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave.
Sangamon Table Tennis (Ping Pong) Club Jan 27, Feb 3, 6-10pm Weds, Level of play ranges from beginner to advanced, ages 12-77. Lessons available. For info, call 553-1913. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue.
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