Promote your class, workshop or fundraiser here. Up to 30 words $10 per week; additional words .35 per word, per week. Contact your display ad rep OR email your ad (and contact info) to [email protected]. Deadline Monday, 10am for Thursday’s paper; all ads appear in print and in our online classified section. Pre-payment required – Visa, MC, Discover or by check. Questions? Call Courtney – 217/753-2226 x139
Art & Crafts
CHOOSING THE BEST Photographic workshop with Michael A. Shapiro - sorting, ranking, and editing images. Saturday, 3/6, 10:00am - noon, $25 OR 10:00am-3:00pm $65. For more information www.springfieldart.org . To register, 523-2631.
DRAGONFLY ART STUDIO Elkhart art classes for children and adults. Landscape, still life, portraits and wildlife in acrylic or watercolor. All materials provided. Beginners welcome! To receive schedule call 217-732-7771 or email [email protected].
LINCOLN LAND WOODTURNERS is meeting Wednesday, March 17 at 6:30 PM. We will discuss finishes and finishing techniques for turners. Visitors are welcome. For more information call Dan at 529-0061or email to: [email protected]. Computer
MARCH COMPUTER CLASSES Lincoln Library will offer the following free, hands-on computer workshops in March. Preregistration is required. Call 753-4900, extension 227. http://www.lincolnlibrary.info Cooking
COOKING CLASSES For Adults and Youth: Thursday, March 11th, 5:30pm “Healthy Cooking” Thursday, March 18th, 5:30pm “Homemade Donut Crazy” Monday, March 22nd, 5:30pm “Homemade Soups & Sammies” $55/person. Susan @ 314-9125, [email protected]. (www.ciecatering.com)
Dance
LEARN IRISH DANCE Start dancing your first day! No experience necessary. Achill Irish Dancers. Red School Mall. Saturdays 10-11:30 AM. [email protected] 217-381-3822
SELF-EXPRESSION THRU DANCE Learn to dance, be it for fun, fitness, creating art, or connecting with the divine. Register NOW for upcoming Bellydance and Bollywood classes. Rediscover the beauty of motion! www.karidazahava.com 217-241-8370
Fundraisers
24TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION of the Illinois Central Blues Club Featuring music from blues man Robert Sampson and Eric “Guitar” Davis and the Troublemakers. Saturday, March 6. $8 for ICBC members, $10 for guests. KC Hall, 2200 S Meadowbrook Road , Springfield.
KC FISH FRY Knights of Columbus Council #4179 hosts Lenten fish fries every Friday through March 26. 6:00pm-8:00pm. Near the Lake Springfield Marina, 141 N Lakewood Drive, Chatham. 483-3013.
MARCH FOR BABIES Saturday March 6, signup to walk at March for Babies (to be held April 17th at the Fairgrounds). Free food will be provided by Bella Milano, as well as free prizes and giveaways.11:00am-3pm at Green Toyota, 3901Wabash Ave.
POLAR PLUNGE Knights of Columbus Council #4179 hosts the Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics, Saturday March 6. All are welcome. Near the Lake Springfield Marina, 141 N Lakewood Drive, Chatham. To plunge or for donation info, call Chris Reichert (415-9654) or Jerome Themig (971-7758).
SHG MOSTACCIOLI DINNER 51st Annual Mostaccioli Dinner. Bakery, exhibits, and drawing for $10,000 cash. March 7. $10 adults / $5 children. Carry-out available. SHG West Campus, 1601 W. Washington.
USED BOOK SALE Friends of the Rochester Public Library used book sale. March 6, 9am- 4pm Huge selection of books at bargain prices are available. 498-8454. Community Room, Rochester Public Library/Village of Rochester Building, #1 Community Drive, Rochester.
Mind, Body, Spirit
UNITY IN MARCH SoulCollage with Kathleen Adams: March 6, 9am-4pm. Access inner wisdom with personalized soulcards. Dreamworks with Sandra McKenna: Thursdays, 1:30pm, March 4-22. Decode, utilize your dreams. Register: www.unityofspringfield.com/ 217-523-5897.
REALIZE YOUR INNER GODDESS Re-discover your self, your dreams, and your purpose! March 4, 11, & 18- Your Life: Better. April 8, 15, & 22- Self Respect: Renew! May 6, 13, & 20- Mindfulness. Workshops start at 7:45pm at Red School Mall. $39 per workshop. Call Sharon Stidham at Springfield Hypnosis for more information: 381-3822 ww.springfieldhypnosis.net
