CLASSES & FUNDRAISERS
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Deadline Monday 12N for Thursday’s paper. Questions? Call Nan at 217-753-1724.
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
DRUMFEST Sunday, May 16, 11am-5pm at Frankie’s 49’er. No cover - donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. A celebration of drums! Lessons, seminars, and jams by some of central Illinois’ finest musicians! Prizes and giveaways.
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.
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.
ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE Saturday, May 15 8:30am - 3:00pm at 1430 Loveland Avenue. Freedom in Holiness Mission Annual Rummage Sale. Dishes, clothing for men/women/children/infants, and much more! GREAT prices! Raises operational funds for the Freedom in Holiness Mission.
BREAKFAST TO SUPPORT SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC. Saturday, May 15, 8- 10am at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar 2554 Sunrise Drive, Springfield. Tickets $5. Call 217-528-7021 for more information. Breakfast to support Sigma Gamma Rho, Epsilon Sigma chapter. 80% of proceeds will be donated to the foundation.
JAZZERCISE/BACK IN THE SWING Saturday, May 22 9-10am at Douglas United Methodist Church (501 South Douglas Avenue). $10 to participate. For more information, visit www.backintheswing.org. All proceeds will benefit Back in the Swing, USA to provide awareness for breast cancer survivorship programs/academic medical research.
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.
PRAIRIE WILDFLOWER SALE Saturday, May 16th, 9am-4pm & Sunday, May 17, 1-4pm at Lincoln Memorial Gardens Nature Center. For more information, call 217-529-1111. Annual small prairie wildflower sale.
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 Patís 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; Writersí Journey.
Spiritual
CHAKRA CHANTING: A VIBRATIONAL BALANCING ACT Saturday, May 22 1-4pm at Namaste Yoga Center (907 Clocktower Drive). To register/more information, call 217-698-8177. Workshop led by David Cain - Chopra Center certified instructor - about the intentions (vibrations) of chanting. All participants will receive a workbook.
