[email protected].
Spring into Safety May 04, 10am-1pm, Free car seat inspection and health fair put on by SIU’s ThinkFirst. Police department obstacle course. 545- 9112. Simmons Cancer Institute, Carpenter and Rutledge St.
Auditions
Altar Boyz Auditions May 01, 1pm, Jacksonville Theatre Guild show runs July 22-25 and July 29-August 1. E- mail [email protected]. Sophie Leschin Theatre, 1201 S. Main St, Jacksonville, 245-1402.
No Exit Auditions May 04-05, 8-10pm Tue, 5-8pm Wed, For Nov 3-6 production with two men and two women. Also seeking costume designer, stage manager and a running crew. 786-4942. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
SBC Auditions May 02, 12-1:30pm, Open to advanced dancers 13 years and older. $20. 544-1967. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Faith & Philosophy
Healing Crystal Bowl Meditations May 06, 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.
Labyrinth Walk May 01, 11am-1pm, Sign up at the house, get a brochure and explanation, then walk the labyrinth for this free Liturgical Fine Arts Festival event. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 553-8694.
Objects of Devotion Exhibit May 03, 5-9pm, Various faith representatives on-hand to explain and discuss the uses of objects in various faith traditions. Free. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Walnut St, (217) 522- 4415.
Sacred Shelters:
Synagogues, Mosques and Churches May 03, 7:30pm, Dr Larry Shiner lectures on how religion and culture interact to shape architectural forms, and how architecture adapts to local cultures and needs. Free. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Walnut St, (217) 522-4415.
Sports & Fitness
Abe’s Army Training Program Apr 29-30, May 01-12, Register for 12-week 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.
Ryukyu Kempo East Asian Martial Arts Seminar May 01, 10am-3pm, Martial Arts Expo featuring Seibushi Steven Stark and Koubushi Bill Gossett. www.unante.com, Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.
Sangamon Table Tennis Club (Ping Pong) Apr 29, May 04-06, 11-12, 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 Long Nine Game May 02, 12pm, Vintage baseball team takes on Decatur Ground Squirrels and St. Louis Unions. Center Park, Lake Springfield, 632-4000.
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