THE CALENDAR

Christmas Eve Services Dec 24, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm, Three Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion Services with Ken Gennicks speaking, special music and Holy Communion. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens.

Crystalize Your Intentions for 2011 Jan 01, 6pm, Take the power of the crystal bowl vibrations to crystallize your intentions for the new year. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 217-523-5897.

Fast Away the Old Year Passes Jan 02, 10:30am, Rodd Whelpley presents ideas from writers such as Fitzgerald, Elliot and Faulkner on the concepts of beginnings, endings and the passage of time. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.

Unity’s Burning Bowl Ceremony Jan 02, 10am, Everyone literally sets fire to outdated and unneeded beliefs, thoughts and habits in this Sunday morning ritual. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 217-523-5897.

Sports & Fitness

Free Skating Clinic Jan 08, 9:45am-1:30pm, Springfield Figure Skating Club hosts free clinic including 30minute skating lesson from professional skating coaches, demonstration and exhibition from skaters of various levels, refreshments, games, prizes, and free public skate for participants all part of U.S. Figure Skating’s “National Skating Month.” Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St, 553-7708.

Harlem Globetrotters Jan 06, 7pm, 4 Times the Fun World Tour marks the 85th season of this fun, wholesome family entertainment. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

Sangamon Table Tennis Club (Ping Pong) Dec 22-23, 28-30, Jan 04-06, 11-12, 6-10pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Level of play ranges from beginner to advanced, ages 12-77. Lessons available. 553-1913. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue.