CLASSES & FUNDRAISERS
Promote your class, workshop, or fundraiser here! Just $10 per week for up to 30 words; any additional words are just $0.35 per word. To place your ad, contact your display rep or e-mail your ad and contact information to [email protected]. Deadline is Monday, 12N for Thursday’s paper. Ads will appear in print and in our online classified section. Pre payment required- Visa, MC, Discover. Questions? Call Nan at 217-753-1724.
Art & Crafts
SUMMER ART CAMPS Register now for weeklong, art-filled camps for pre-K through Grade 5; specialized classes for 6-8th graders! Visit www.springfieldart.org or call 217-523-2631 for session themes and information.
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
BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES Nelson Center at Lincoln Park. Wednesdays, April 14 through May 19. Basic Ballroom-6:00-7:00pm Ballroom II- 7:15-8:15pm (Prerequisite: Basic Ballroom) East Coast Swing I-8:30-9:30pm (Prerequisite: Basic ECS) Ron & Paula’s Ballroom Dancing. 217-553-0446 (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. 217-553-0446 (www.RonAndPaulaDance.com).
BOLLYWOOD WORKSHOP Saturday, May 8, 12:00pm-4:00pm. Trutter Center LLCC. www.LearnToBollywood.com/events.aspx Pallavi is bringing her fabulous Jai Ho, 4-hour workshop to Springfield! It’s cultural, invigorating and most of all, FUN!
LEARN IRISH DANCE Achill Irish Dancers. Red School Mall. Saturdays 10-11:30 AM. [email protected] 217-381-3822. Start dancing your first day! No experience necessary.
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
BOLLYWOOD BELLYDANCE SHOW May 08, 7:00pm. Trutter Center, LLCC. Tickets $10 in advance. www.DanceWithMeSpringfield.com Beautiful and talented dancers are bringing a fabulous show featuring Pallavi! Profits used to end violence against women.
BREAKFAST AT THE LAKE Sunday, April 18, 2010. 8:00am to 11:00am. Knights of Columbus 141 North Lakewood Drive, Chatham, IL. $7 per adult; $4 per child. All you can eat buffet.
CUT-A-THON Sunday, April 18th 12pm-5pm A New You Salon Spa 2760 West Jefferson, Springfield. 217-698-8220. No appointments necessary. Look great for a cause! Free hair cuts in exchange for donations for Sojourn Shelter and Services.
NIGHT IN VIENNA Sunday, April 18. 5pm at the Crowne Plaza. 217-522-2838. $100. Night in Vienna fundraiser for the Illinois Symphony Orchestra. Each paid ticket will be entered into drawing for one trip to Vienna, including airfare.
ST. JUDE GOLF OUTING Monday, May 3 at 8am. Edgewood Golf Course, Auburn. $50/person. All proceeds to St. Judes. To sign up or sponsor call Crystal - 494-1529 or Mel - 725-6100. 1st Annual St. Jude Golf Outing, sponsored by Bergner’s at White Oaks Mall. 18 holes, lunch and golf cart provided, drawing and prizes.
WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES April 17th. Registration: 9:30 am at Caitie Girl’s, 400 East Jefferson. March begins at 10:45am. Minimum donation: $35 per walker. Call 217-744-2560 or visit www.firstgiving.com/pcasa for more information. International men’s march to stop rape, sexual assault, and gender violence. Benefits the Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault. Everyone welcome!
Miscellaneous
BATHROOM BASICS COMMUNITY CLASS Saturday, April 24, 9am-11am at DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen. 4823 Rodger Street, Springfield, IL. 217-529-9300. Free class for anyone interested in remodeling their bathroom and would like help considering where to start. Register in advance by calling showroom.
CELEBRATION FOR PAT MEETER Sunday, April 18, 2 - 4 p.m. at Unity of Springfield. 217-523-5897. www.unityofspringfield.com. Long time Artist’s Way teacher Pat Meeter’s 80th birthday party. (Pat has also been known as Pat Fulgenzi, Pat Baldwin, Pat Burgess). Any “types” of cards will be appreciated, but please do not bring presents. Stories on Pat will be shared at 2:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
FORECLOSURE PREVENTION WORKSHOP Saturday April 24 from 10-11:30am and 1-2:30pm. Illinois Association of Realtors. 522 South Fifth Street, Springfield. 1-800-370-6697. http://www.pfho.org Designed to help those dealing with problematic mortgages, falling home values, and foreclosure. Sponsored by the Illinois Association of Realtors, the American Foreclosure and Mortgage Relief Foundation, and the Partnership for Home Ownership.
SPRINGFIELD WRITERS WEEKLY WORKSHOPS Begins May 07, 9:30-11:00 AM. $20 per month. Contact Terri at [email protected] or visit www.RedSchoolMallStudio.com Get serious about your goals in a supportive/encouraging setting. Writing exercises and more.
