CLASSES & FUNDRAISERS
$10 a week for 30 words. To place your ad, contact your display rep or e-mail your ad and contact information to nbulli@illinoistimes.com. Deadline Monday 12N for Thursday’s paper. Questions? Call Nan at 217-753-1724.
Art & Crafts
ART AT HOME Third Thursdays of the month. Advanced registration required. $6/person. Contact Katie Rasmussen, 217-523-2631, education@springfieldart.org Springfield Art Association invites all area home school organizations to a guided presentation and craft project.
Computers
MAY COMPUTER CLASSES In May, Lincoln Library, 326 South 7th Street, will offer a series of free, hands on computer workshops. Due to space limitations, participants must pre-register and may only attend two classes per month. Customers can begin registering immediately, by calling 217-753-4900, extension 227, or visiting www.lincolnlibrary.info and clicking on the calendar icon below the menu area. If fewer than three people register for a class, 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 web site.
Dance, Music, Theater, Film
DANCE FITNESS! Bellydance, Nia and Gypsy Bellydance classes start soon! Come discover a world of sisterhood, fitness, and fun! Centrally located on Wabash. Free Nia class Monday, May 10th. www.DanceWithMeSpringfield.com or Evensongs@juno.com
LEARN IRISH DANCE Achill Irish Dancers. Red School Mall. Saturdays 10-11:30 AM. AchillAcademy@yahoo.com 217-381-3822. Start dancing your first day! No experience necessary.
Fitness
KICKBOXING AND MORE Tuesdays/Thursdays 8:30am and 12:15pm. MidAmerica Karate, 3720 Hollis Drive, next to Midstate Gymnastics. 45-minute classes only $5. No Contracts. Call 217-971-2544 or e-mail kicksalot@gmail.com. Cardio, Strengthening, Balancing, Stretching. First two classes are FREE!
Fundraisers
ACCESS 4 PRODUCERS GROUP FUNDRAISER Monday, May 17, 5:30pm. Caitie Girl’s (400 East Jefferson). Tickets $11 advance/$15 door. Entertainment and hor d’oeuvres provided. Proceeds will raise funds for expenses incurred during formation of a 501(C3) non profit as well as securing a physical meeting/production space for Access 4. Visit http://www.access4.tv for more information.
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.
PARKWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH GARAGE SALE Saturday May 15, 7am to 1pm. Parkway Christian Church, 2700 Lindbergh Boulevard. Part of Westchester Subdivision Annual Sale. Proceeds support church mission work. Rental space available; call Gayle at 217-787-4702.
SAVE SAINT PAT’S SCHOOL Sunday, May 30. 12pm- 12am at North VFW on Stockyard Road (Behind Halls Harley Davidson). Open mic music/comedy event to save Saint Pat’s school. Food will be provided. Sign up that day or reserve your slot in advance. POC Dan Laurenzana 217-698-6137.
Kids
LLCC COLLEGE FOR KIDS Three one-week sessions in July for children in grades 1-2, 3-5; 6-8. Registration closes June 3. $97 per child, per week. Read more online at www.llcc.edu/commed. For information: 217-786-2432. To register: 217-786-2292. Each child registers for three classes in a variety of subjects: music, origami, yoga, international cultures, poster making; science; puzzles; drumming; cards; scrapbooking and more! Class sizes are limited; some selections are almost full!
LLCC COLLEGE FOR KIDS INTENSIFIED Workshops for children in grades 6-8, July 26-29. Fee for each student for one workshop is $97. Read more online at www.llcc.edu/commed. For information: 217-786-2432. To register: 217-786-2292. Business Boosters; Lights, Camera, Action; Murals in the Making; Science Success; Writers’ Journey.
Miscellaneous
LLCC NON-CREDIT COMMUNITY LEARNING IN MAY Read more online at: www.llcc.edu/commed To register: 217-786-2292. A Brush With Watercolor begins 5/5; A Sundae for Mom (flower arranging), 5/8; Central Illinois Wildflowers, 5/8 in Taylorville; Mexican & South American Dance with Springfield International Folk Dancers 5/10 and 5/17; Try Storytelling Around a Campfire, 5/12; Retirement Planning, 5/13 and 5/20 or 5/18 and 5/25.
