THE CALENDAR
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Sunday morning series with Rev. Leslie Bradshaw on Wendy Craig Purcell’s book for the first Sunday of each month. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 217- 523-5897.
Easter and Ostara: A UU Perspective Apr 04, 10:30am, A look at various religious meanings Easter and its historical counterparts can hold for Unitarian Universalists. Presented by Jim Parrish. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
Good Friday Way of the Cross Apr 02, 12-2pm, Two hour prayerful walk remembering Jesus’ passion and its connection with sufferings of injustice experienced in God’s people in world today, Outside of Supreme Court of Illinois building, 200 E. Capitol Ave. 546- 5454.
Healing Crystal Bowl Meditations Apr 01, 6pm, Every first Thursday of the month, Peggy Patty leads a meditation using the tones of Unity’s crystal bowls. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 217-523-5897.
Holy Week Services Apr 01-04, Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. April 1; Good Friday, 7 p.m. April 2; Easter sunrise, 6:30 a.m. Sunday, April 4; Easter festival, 9 a.m. April 4. Rev. Jon Berg and Rev. Jackie Linden-Schade officiate. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St.
The Gospelmen Apr 11, 10am, Enjoy Southern gospel music by nationally known group. Love offering. 525-1978 or 416-1301. Edinburg Baptist Church, 416 Ricks St, Edinburg.
The Peeks Apr 11, 10:45am, 2pm, Public invited to two concerts by Springfield group. Heritage Free Will Baptist Church, 3436 S. Douglas Ave , (217) 691- 8968.
SPORTS & FITNESS
Abe’s Army Training Program Apr 01-14, Register for 12week program that begins May 24 sponsored by Springfield Road Runners Club, for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to train for Abe’s Amble. $75-$60. www.getmeregistered.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
Sangamon Table Tennis Club (Ping Pong) Apr 01, 06-08, 13-14, 6-10pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Level of play ranges from beginner to advanced, ages 12-77. Lessons available. 553-1913. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue.
Springfield Celts Rugby Apr 10, 10am, Springfield Celts Field Day at home. www.celtsrugby.com. Kennedy Park, 3101 J David Jones Parkway.
Springfield Long Nine Game Apr 11, 1pm, Watch Springfield’s vintage baseball team take on the Decatur Ground Squirrels. springfieldlongnine.com. Center Park, Lake Park.
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