CLASSES & FUNDRAISERS
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 Nan – 217/753-2226 x129
Art & Crafts
HERITAGE KNITTING RETREAT The weekend focuses on mid-to-late 1800s knitting techniques, patterns and modern resources. June 18-20 at RiverBank Lodge. Weekend costs $195 plus hotel. 522 S. 6th, Petersburg. Additional information at www.wandagraysondesigns.com.
SPRING INTO ART! Classes for ages 5 to 95 of all skill include ceramics, jewelry, painting, papermaking & photography. Saturday workshops, open studios too! More information, full listings on www.springfieldart.org. To register, 523-2631.
Cooking
COOKING CLASSES Thursday, March 25th, 5:30pm “Italian Homemade Pasta” Sunday, March 28th, 3pm “Healthy Cooking” Thursday, April 1st, 5:30pm “Pies & Pastries” Monday, April 5th, 5:30pm “Bread Making” $55/person. Susan @ 314-9125, [email protected]. (www.ciecatering.com)
EASTER BREADS CLASS Saturday, March 27, from 9A.M. to 1P.M.The class will be baking three breads that can be frozen and served on Easter Sunday. $40. For more information call Nancy, 381-3468.
Dance
AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE Traditional African Drum and Dance classes. Toddlers, Thursdays; Kids and Adults, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Flexible start dates. 318 E. Monroe. 544-1289. [email protected]
BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES Nelson Center at Lincoln Park. Wednesdays, April 14 thru May 19. Basic Ballroom-6:00-7:00pm Ballroom II-7:15-8:15pm (Prereq: Basic Ballroom) East Coast Swing I-8:30-9:30pm (Prereq: Basic ECS) Ron & Paula’s Ballroom Dancing. 553-0446 (www.RonAndPaulaDance.com).
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
THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE 6pm: Beginning Ballroom (Foxtrot, Waltz, Rhumba, Swing) 7pm: Beginning Latin (Salsa, ChaCha, Tango) 8pm: Latin 1 (must have had beginning Latin) Pat Lyttakker. 566-2498. Eagles Club, 2700 E. Ash.
Health & Wellness
JACK MEDINA HEALTH LECTURE The Juice Plus Company brings world-renowned speaker and author Jack Medina to Springfield for a lecture on health and conditioning. Free. Tuesday, March 30, 7p.m. Hilton Garden Inn, 3100 S. Dirksen Parkway. RSVP by Friday, March 26th.
Fundraisers
CRASH BAND FUNDRAISER Spaghetti dinner, 5- 8pm. Friday, March 26. Drive-up and carryout available. Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, cake & drink. Suggested donation: $6. Northside UMC 2400 N. Grand Ave. East. 523-2293.
EAGLES AERIE #437 RAFFLE Raffle Drawing March 27 2010 $10 per ticket. 1st prize $3500, 2nd 1000, 3rd 500. Chicken Fry serving 12:00- 7:00 $7.00 for half a chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, roll. Elvis & Lonely Street Band at 8:00. 2700 E Ash 544-9849
“GO GREEN” NIGHT for St. Patrick Catholic School. Saturday, March 27th 6-10pm. Dinner specials available. Auction - 6pm. Trivia - 7pm. Tables of 10 - $10/person. Acoustic music by Mike Burnett. Cash bar. Route 66 Hotel, 625 East St. Joseph. Call Michelle to register - 217-523- 7670.
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.
PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE BREAKFAST March 27 and 28. 8:00-12:00. Pancakes, sausage and maple syrup from the Garden’s sugar maples. Annual Silent Auction proceeds benefit Garden operations. $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children under 12. Reservations required, 529-1111.
Miscellaneous
FRENCH FOR KIDS Saturdays. Conversational French for travel, business and fun. Flexible start dates. 318 E. Monroe. 544-1289. [email protected].
RENEW YOUR SELF RESPECT! Realize Your Inner Goddess April Workshop: Renew Your Self- Respect! Starts April 1st. Call 217-381-3822 or visit www.innergoddessrealization.com for details.
Spiritual
ELEMENTAL CLASSES Earth-based classes begin April 6 & 7. Call Ruth at 217-341-2768, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.astarsjourney.com for more information.
TAROT CLASSES New sessions of Tarot begin April 6. Call Ruth at 217-341-2768, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.astarsjourney.com for more information.
