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, 12N 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 – 217/753-1724
Art & Crafts
SPRING INTO ART! Classes for ages 5 to 95 of all skills include ceramics, jewelry, painting, papermaking & photography. Saturday workshops; open studios too! More information, full listings on www.springfieldart.org. To register, 523-2631. Computer
APRIL COMPUTER WORKSHOPS AT LINCOLN LIBRARY In April, Lincoln Library, 326 South 7th Street, will offer the free, hands-on computer workshops listed below. Due to space limitations, participants must pre-register and may only attend two classes per month. Register by calling 753-4900, extension 227, or visiting www.lincolnlibrary.info and clicking on the calendar icon below the menu area. Lincoln Library reserves the right to cancel 24 hours in advance. Workshop descriptions can be obtained by phoning the library or visiting the Program/Event section of the library website. Dance, Music, Theater, Film
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).
BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES The Dance Factory, Taylorville. Tuesdays, April 13-May 18, 2010. Nite Club 2-Step - 6:00-7:00 pm West Coast Swing II/Workshop - 7:15-8:15 pm (Prerequisite: 6-count & 8-count patterns) East Coast Swing I - 8:30-9:30 pm (Prerequisite: Basics of 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 CLASSES Beginning April 8th. 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. Fitness
KICKBOXING AND MORE 45-minute classes only $5. Tuesdays/Thursdays 8:30am and 12:15pm. Cardio, Strengthening, Balancing, Stretching. MidAmerica Karate, 3720 Hollis Drive, next to Midstate Gymnastics. Call 971-2544 or e-mail [email protected]. Fundraisers
EXPRESSIONS IN THE DARK Open mic fundraiser to benefit March of Dimes. Poets, comedians, musicians, vendors, and more! Wear purple to support the cause. 50/50 raffle. $10 admission. April 2, 2010. 9 PM at Route 66 Hotel and Conference Center. 217-529-6626.
NIGHT IN VIENNA ‘Night in Vienna’ fundraiser Illinois Symphony Orchestra. Each paid ticket will be entered into drawing for one trip to Vienna, including airfare. $100. Sunday April 18, 5pm (Crowne Plaza) 217-522-2838.
ST. JUDE GOLF OUTING 1st Annual St. Jude Golf Outing, sponsored by Bergner’s at White Oaks Mall. 18 holes, lunch and golf cart provided, drawing and prizes. $50/person. All proceeds to St. Judes. To sign up or sponsor call Crystal - 494-1529 or Mel - 725-6100. Edgewood Golf Course, Auburn. Monday, May 3 - 8am.
WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES International men’s march to stop rape, sexual assault, and gender violence. Benefits the Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault. Everyone welcome! April 17th. Registration: 9:30 am at Caitie Girl’s, 400 E Jefferson. Minimum donation: $35 per walker. March begins at 10:45am. Call 217-744-2560 or visit www.firstgiving.com/pcasa for more information.
Health & Wellness
HELP FOR ADD Chronic Brain Distress looks like ADD/ADHD. See what causes the overwhelmed condition. New ways to help the brain learn to function better. 217-414-6541. Wednesday 4/7/10 at 5:30 pm at UIS in PAC Room F.
Miscellaneous
DISCOVERY TRIP - ARTHUR, THE AMISH AND THE SPRING QUILT SHOW Saturday, April 24, leaves 8:30 a.m. from LLCC Trutter Center parking lot, returns 6 p.m., lunch included. LLCC Community Learning - register by 4/21/10, 786-2292. Fee: $79
FRENCH FOR KIDS Saturdays. Conversational French for travel, business and fun. Flexible start dates. 318 E. Monroe. 544-1289. [email protected].
LLCC COMMUNITY LEARNING STARTING SOON Ghosts, Hauntings, and the Unexplained, 4/5; Montessori in the Home, 4/7; How to Avoid Foreclosure, 4/10; Using Hand Tools, 4/12; Silk Painting I & II, 4/6 & 7; Reiki, 4/17; You and Your Money, 4/23/10; and more. Register in advance, 786-2292.
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.
SHEDDING THE LIGHT ON THE MAYAN CALENDAR 2012 With Peggy Patty. Saturday, April 10, 2-4 pm. $25 suggested love offering at Unity of Springfield. 217-523-5897. www.unityofspringfield.com
TRY FLYING A RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANE! Saturday, April 3, 9 -11 a.m., LLCC Cass Gym. Open to all ages. LLCC Community Learning— register in advance, 786-2292. Fee: $12.
Spiritual
TAROT AS SELF-MEDITATION Learn to use Tarot as a meditation tool to access a deeper sense of self. Begins Wednesday, April 7, 6:30-7:45, $56 for 8 weeks. Red School Mall, 1275 Wabash, Springfield. Call 217-341-2768 or visit www.astarsjourney.com
