$10 a week for 30 words. To place your ad, contact your display rep or e-mail your ad and contact information to [email protected]. Deadline Monday 12N for Thursday’s paper. Questions? Call Nan at 217-753-1724.
Arts & Crafts
FLOWER GARDEN RING Thursday, August 12, 5:30- 8:30pm at La Bead, Oh (1500 South Sixth Street). $30.00. 217-544-8473 to register. Make a brightly colored seed bead & Czech glass ring with lots of movement. Level: beginner.
BEGINNER’S BRACELET CLASS Wednesday, August 18, 5:30–7:00 pm at La Bead, Oh (1500 South Sixth Street) $15.00. 217-544-8473 to register. Learn basic techniques such as using crimp beads and adding a clasp to a strung bracelet. Kit: $10.00.
Dance, Music, Theater, FIlm
BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES Nelson Center at Lincoln Park. Wednesdays, September 1-October 6, 2010. Basic Ballroom - 6:00-7:00pm (Prereq: None) Basic West Coast Swing - 7:15-8:15pm (Prereq: None) ChaCha/Tango I - 8:30-9:30pm (Prereq: Basics) Ron & Paula’s Ballroom Dancing. 217-553-0446 (www.RonAndPaulaDance.com).
PIANO WORKSHOP WITH DENNIS ALEXANDER Saturday, September 11 9:00am-3:30pm at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (2645 Old Jacksonville Road). Fee is $20 and includes lunch. Registration deadline: September 3. For information, contact Al Murphy at 217-787-7788 or [email protected]
THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE CLASSES Thursday night dance classes begin August 12. 6:00pm - Beginning Ballroom. 7:00pm – Beginning Latin. 8:00pm – Samba & Night Club 2 Step. Located at the Eagles Club (2700 East Ash) in Springfield. $40 per couple. Pat Lyttaker 217-566-2498.
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 [email protected]. Cardio, Strengthening, Balancing, Stretching. First class is FREE!
THE NIA TECHNIQUE Ongoing classes on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Fitness with soul! Visit www.NiaSpringfield.com and take a peek at what’s waiting for you- cardio fitness that engages the body, mind and spirit.
Fundraisers
FLEA MARKET FOR DOGS Sunday, August 8 11:00am-3:00pm at Capitol Canine Training Club (209 East Walnut, Chatham). More information: 217-483-2530 or www.capitolcanine.com Gently used dog items: toys, bedding, equipment, leashes, clothing, tasty homemade treats, and more.
FRONTIERS INTERNATIONAL GOLF OUTING Saturday August 28, 1:00pm shotgun start at The Rail Golf Course. $100 registration fee. E-mail your registration to Robert at [email protected] Proceeds fund scholarships for deserving Sangamon County students.
THE PRICE IS RIGHT HPC GARAGE SALE Friday, August 6 & Saturday, August 7. 8:00am-1:00pm. Hope Presbyterian Church (2211 Wabash). 217-546-6951. Make your selections; set your own price! Proceeds help purchase a Gift Ark for Heifer International.
Health & Wellness
5 WEEK WEIGHT LOSS WORKSHOP Monday, August 9, 16, 23, 30, September 6 at 5:30pm. Hypnosis included. Limited class size; call to pre-register. Fee $195. Golden Heart Hypnosis, Chatham, IL. 217-483-7200. Visit www.goldenhearthypnosis.com for more information.
Miscellaneous
WRITERS WEEKLY WORKSHOP Why go it alone? This is a supportive, FUN environment devoted to helping everyone truly improve their writing. Membership is monthly or just drop-in. Prices, days, and times at www.RedSchoolMallStudio.com
Spiritual
THE ARTIST’S WAY Beginning Wednesdays, August 18th at 7:00pm with Pat Meeter. Change your thinking, change your life by nurturing the divine within. Class size limited, please call. (www.unityofspringfield.com/217-523-5897).
Sports
LEARN TO FLY! Professional flying lessons at nearby Jacksonville Municipal Airport. Relaxed atmosphere, flexible scheduling. Introductory flight is $50 plus discount on your first 10 lessons. 217-243-5824 www.jacksonvillemunicipalairport.com