BUY SELL TRADE

EXERCISE ROWING MACHINE For Sale: exercise rowing machine. Like new! Call 217-741-5394.

VENDORS NEEDED Vendors needed for Fall & Holiday gift fare November 20-21 and December 4-5 at the Travel Lodge in Springfield. $50/day gets booth space. Call Gloria at 217-529-5511 or e-mail blyglo@wynhg.com for details.

WURLITZER PIANO Wurlitzer piano, mahogany. Good condition. $250. Call 217-496-3127 for more information.

FC DOUBLE VIDEO GAME SYSTEM Systems, controls and connections for two types of Nintendo games: $100 OBO. Other game controls also for sale: best offer. Nintendo games: $8 each. For more information, call 217-638-9159 or e-mail marissa6_62626@yahoo.com

LIGHT GOLD WEDDING GOWN Maggie Sottero's "Mischa" wedding gown for sale. Bought, worn, and cleaned in March 2007; $1,050 OBO. Call 217-638-9159 for more information or to purchase.

GARAGE SALE Saturday, October 16, 7:00am-? at 2508 Manchester (Westchester Subdivision). Tons of variety! Lawn mowers, collectibles, kitchen items (including food processor), commercial deep fat fryer, large inflatable boat, albums and cds, two new ceiling fans with lights, and much more!

Lost and Found

LOST MALE GOLDEN RETRIEVER Near Bunker Hill Road on October 5th. 217-836-3078.

STOLEN TREK 4500 BIKE Reward for TREK 4500 black mountain bike, Judy Rox shocks. Stolen 9-29-2004, Decatur Transit Center, serial #ww0269815, Decatur Police Report #04-49520. Telephone: 217-422-0725.

Health

CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Cash paid for diabetic test strips! Up to $10 per unopened, unexpired box of 100’s. Most brands. Local pickup. Call Jean at 217-473-4575.

WORKSHOPS

CLASSES & FUNDRAISERS

Arts & Crafts BEGINNER’S BRACELET CLASS Wednesday, October 20 from 5:30- 7:00pm at La Bead, Oh! (Corner of Sixth and Pine, one block South of South Grand). $15. 217-544-8473 to register. Learn basic techniques such as using crimp beads and adding a clasp to a strung bracelet. Kit: $10.00. www.labeadoh.com

DRAGONFLY ART STUDIO Elkhart art classes for children and adults. Landscape, still life, portraits and wildlife in acrylic or watercolor. All materials provided. Beginners welcome! To receive schedule call 217-732-7771 or e-mail dragonfly.art@live.com.

HALLOWEEN THEMED RING Thursday, October 14 from 5:30-8:30pm at La Bead, Oh! (Corner of Sixth and Pine, one block South of South Grand). $30. Beginners welcome! Call 217-544-8473 to register. www.labeadoh.com

VIKING KNIT BRACELET Thursday, October 28 from 5:30-8:30pm at La Bead, Oh! (Corner of Sixth and Pine, one block South of South Grand). $30. 217-544-8473 to register. Weave a chain out of fine wire wrapped around a dowel rod. Kit available: $22. Level: beginner. www.labeadoh.com Communication

FRENCH LESSONS Start today, speak today! Conversational French for adults and kids. Fashion Afrique. 318 East Monroe. 217-544-1289. FashionAfrique.net Dance, Music, Theater, FIlm

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES(IN SPRINGFIELD) Nelson Center at Lincoln Park. Wednesdays, October 20 - December 1, 2010.

Nite Club 2-Step - 6:00-7:00pm (Prereq: None) West Coast Swing I - 7:15-8:15 pm (Prereq: Basics) Ballroom IV - 8:30 -9:30pm (Call for Requirements) Ron & Paula’s Ballroom Dancing. 217-553-0446 (www.RonAndPaulaDance.com)

BELLYDANCE WORKSHOP WITH SALWA Saturday, October 23 from 12:00-3:00pm at Karidaís School of Orientale Dance (1432 East Sangamon Avenue). $50. $10 OFF advance registration by October 19th! Director of Aalim Dance Academy in St. Louis will present a 3-hour workshop on fun/funky ‘drum solo’ choreography. www.karidazahava.com for more information.

DANCE LESSONS FOR LINCOLN ERA BALL Mondays, October 25-December 27 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. The Springfield International Folk Dancers will offer lessons to prepare for a historic ball on New Year's Eve in the Old State Capitol. Previous dance experience not necessary, partners not required. For more information, e-mail sifolkdancers@gmail.com or visit www.sifolkdancers.org

IRISH DANCE FOR ADULTS Join us for the rhythm of Irish Dance, without the bouncing, jumping or leaping. Ages 13 and up. Seven week session starting Friday, October 29th at 5:15pm. Red School Mall. 217-381-3822.

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

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 - fitness that engages the body, mind and spirit.

Fundraisers CANCER SUCKS: A BENEFIT FOR JERI PRENTICE Saturday, October 16 from 4:00-9:00pm at Floyd’s Thirst Parlor (210 South Fifth Street). $10 at door. Music by Sarah Schneider Band and Cabin Fever. Silent Auction & 50/50 Raffle. Proceeds help fund medical bills for Jeri Prentice. For more info, contact amprentice9@yahoo.com

CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. PAUL ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL Saturday, November 6, 4:30-8:30pm at 815 South Second Street (Second & Lawrence). $15.00. Lasagna dinner, live/silent auction, country cupboard, 50/50, kids’ zone, wine wall, music by Springfield Choral Society. 217-544-5135 or stpaulspringfield@comcast.net.

SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION FALL FESTIVAL & BOOK FAIR Saturday, October 23 from 11:00am-6:00pm at Barnes and Noble (3111 South Veterans Parkway). Story time, face painting, music, “Are You Smarter than a Middle School Student?”, performances, and more. Costumes welcome. Proceeds support Springfield Public Schools Foundation. For more information, call Julie at 217-525-4406.

SPRINGFIELD/SANGAMON COUNTY OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK Sunday, October 10 at Washington Park. Registration 11:00am; walk at 12 noon. For more information visit www.outofthedarkness.org or call Linda Williams Hammer at 217-787-3250. Benefits American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL 6TH ANNUAL CHILI LUNCHEON Saturday, October 23 from 11:00am-4:00pm at St. Katharine Drexel Parish Basement (1720 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield). $5 in advance / $6 at door. Meal includes chili, hot dog, drink, and dessert. Carryouts available. For more information, call 217-523-7670 or e-mail marley2557@gmail.com

Health & Wellness IMPROVE YOUR SELF ESTEEM Self esteem down the drain? Select changes you want to make, resolve issues, create your new path! Four week sessions, $50. Mondays at 3:30pm or 5:15pm. Pre-registration required. 217-381-3822.

Miscellaneous HOLD YOUR OWN CLASSES... or group gatherings. Join the independent instructors at the Red School Mall and affordably build your clientele. Writing, fitness, massage, yoga... Only $20 a week.

www.RedSchoolMallStudio.com Contact Terri at evensongs@juno.com

LIVING DOWNSTREAM SCREENING, Q&A SESSION, AND BOOK SIGNING Sunday, October 17, 7:00pm at Hoogland Center for the Arts. $8.00. Tickets available online (www.scfta.org), in person & via phone (217-523-2787). Screening of documentary Living Downstream, which explores connections between chemicals in our environment & cancer followed by Q&A session & book signing with cancer survivor and Illinois native Dr. Sandra Steingraber & filmmaker Chanda Chevannes. www.livingdownstream.com