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
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.
Fundraisers
COLEEN’S CANCER FIGHT FUNDRAISER Saturday, May 22, 4pm at Capital City Bar and Grill (3149 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield). $10 requested donation/$5 for children under 12. Donations include food. Fundraiser for Coleen Schweska Ishmael. 50/50 raffle, cash bar, silent auction. Music by The Edge of Gezzer & Thornhill.
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.
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.
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.