WORKSHOPS
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. Arts & Crafts
ART AT HOME Third Thursdays of the month. Advanced registration required. $6 per 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.
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.
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 SPRING- FIELD) Nelson Center at Lincoln Park. Wednesdays, October 20 - December 1, 2010.
Nite Club 2-Step - 6:00-7:00pm 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. 217-816-9658 or 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 info, 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.
TUESDAY NIGHT DANCE CLASSES Tuesday night dance classes begin Tuesday, November 2. 6:00pm- Beginning Ballroom. 7:00pm- Ballroom I. 8:00pm- Advanced Samba/Bolero. At the Eagles Club (2700 East Ash) in Springfield. $40 per couple. Pat Lyttaker 217-566-2498.
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.
WARRIOR ACADEMY Fall Session starting soon! November 1-24. Warrior Academy: M/T/F 5:30-6:30am at Gold’s Gym. Crossfit Instinct: Th 6:00am at Gold’s Gym. Members: $149 Non-members: $179. Call 217-789-GOLD to register by October 29th. Warrior Academy is led by A Team certified personal trainers.
Fundraisers
APL ANNUAL CHILI SUPPER & PAWPAW PATCH BAZAAR Sunday, October 24 from 11:00am-5:30pm at Knights of Columbus (2200 Meadowbrook - corner of West Iles and Meadowbrook). Tickets: $7 each. Dine-in or carry-out. ALL proceeds benefit Animal Protective League’s homeless cats & dogs.
BEAUTIFUL BRAS During the month of October, come to The Wardrobe (830 South Grand Avenue West) and vote for the most Beautiful Bra. Only $1.00 per vote. All proceeds will support The American Cancer Society MAKING STRIDES Against Breast Cancer. Call 217-528-5785 for more information.
BOOK SALE Saturday, October 30 from 8:00am-1:00pm at Laurel United Methodist Church (631 South Grand Avenue West). Large selection of books: fiction, non-fiction, children’s, and more. Benefits LUMC Scholarship Committee.
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 www.stpaulspringfield.com
RUN FOR THE RED SHOE 5K Saturday, November 6th, 9:00am, Lost Bridge Trail. Kids Fun Run 10:00am. 217-528-3314 or www.rmhc-centralillinois.org. Benefits Ronald McDonald House. Sponsored by St. John’s Children’s Hospital.
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.
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. Carry-outs 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
PUBLISH YOUR WORK Saturday, November 6 at 9:00am. Learn how to publish your work. For more information, call 217-364-4031 or e-mail tishcook1@yahoo.com. Last day to register is Monday, November 1st.
