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
ACID ETCHED ALUMINUM PENDANT EARRINGS Sunday, November 14 from 1:00-4:00pm at La Bead, Oh! (Corner of Sixth and Pine, one block South of South Grand). $35. Make beautiful earrings featuring hand drawn designs on metal. Call 217-544-8473 to register. www.labeadoh.com
BUBBLES BRACELET Tuesday, November 2 from 5:30-8:30pm at La Bead, Oh! (Corner of Sixth and Pine, one block South of South Grand). $30. Make a two-drop peyote bracelet. Call 217-544-8473 to register. www.labeadoh.com
CHRISTMAS CHARM BRACELET Monday, November 8 from 6:00-8:00pm at La Bead, Oh! (Corner of Sixth and Pine, one block South of South Grand). $20. Festive and fun! Featuring Swarovski crystals. Call 217-544-8473 to register. 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.
LEARN TO KNIT $10/CLASS when you sign up for four or more classes. Look for our ad on page 45. Nanncy’s Knitworks. 1305 Wabash (across from Sonic). 217-546-0600. Come browse our wide selection of yarns.
SOLDERED PENDANT Monday, November 15 from 5:30-8:30pm at La Bead, Oh! (Corner of Sixth and Pine, one block South of South Grand).. $30. Make a pendant using your favorite pictures or other flat items by sandwiching them between glass & surrounding the glass with solder. 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. One of our most popular classes! Beginners welcome. Call 217-544-8473 to register. www.labeadoh.com
WATERCOLOR EXHIBIT & DESSERT RECEPTION Saturday, November 6 from 5:30-7:30pm in Third floor Boardroom at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. Admission is free & open to the public. Hosted by Sangamon Watercolor Society. www.sangamonwatercolor.com
Dance, Music, Theater, FIlm
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
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
ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN BUILDING 2010 WINE TOUR Friday, November 19. Bus leaves Meijerís parking lot at 1:00pm. Tickets: $105/full tour; $60/dinner only. Wine tour at Ridge View Winery, wine tour/dinner theater at Hill Prairie Winery. $5 per ticket will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. To register, visit www.springfieldareahba.com or call 217-698-4941
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.
STEEL JUSTICE BENEFIT Saturday, November 6 from 2:00pm-10:00pm at the Chatham Legion Hall. $10.00. Free food, soda and beer. Live music and auction to help Darryl (Lockup) Taylor, who was involved in a motorcycle accident.
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
KITCHEN STARTER COMMUNITY CLASS Saturday, November 6 from 9:00- 11:00am at 4823 Rodger Street, Springfield. Register in advance by calling showroom 217-529-9300. Free class for anyone interested in remodeling their kitchen and would like help considering where to start.
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.
Spiritual
THE SECRETS OF SOUND HEALING Change your thinking, change your life. Nurture the divine within through classes, meditation, workshops, and worship at Unity. Coming in November: The Secrets of Sound Healing November 13th with Peggy Patty. www.unityofspringfield.com 217-523-5897)
