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
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 South 6th, Petersburg. Information and registration at [email protected] or call 217-793-3646.
SUMMER ART CAMPS Register now for week-long, 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
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.
MENARD ANIMAL PROTECTION RUMMAGE SALE Saturday, April 24, 8am-12:30pm. Petersburg Senior Center (indoors), west side of the square during Petersburg City-Wide Yard Sale. Proceeds support MAP’s spay and neuter program and Menard County Animal Shelter.
Health & Wellness
DEFEAT DYSLEXIA: A NEW UNDERSTANDING Saturday, April 24, 9:00am-4:30pm at Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield. An inside look at the causes, development, and symptoms of dyslexia. Illinois State Board of Education is offering 6 CPDU points to teachers attending. Register at 217-786-2292 by Friday.
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.
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.
