Labor Movement - Now More Than Ever Jul 31, 10:30am, Ed Schultz and Kathy McGuire, ALUUC congregants, focus on why labor unions may be more important now than any time in U.S. history. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
Silent Meditation Group Jul 29, Aug 05, 5:30pm, Every Friday, meditation focusing on the light and sound of God within. Randy Roller facilitates. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 217-523-5897.
St. Paul AME Church 168 Year Celebration Aug 06, 11am-2pm, Contemporary Jazz Brunch with food and Comedian Davey Davey. Tickets at
[email protected]. Abe’s Southside Cafe & Pub, 3751 S. Sixth St, 217-529-5511.
SPORTS & FITNESS
Fitness in the Park Jul 28, Aug 02, 04, 09, 6-7pm Tuedays and Thursdays, Walking program. Hosted by Andy Dickerson, CPT and Springfield Park District. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 414-7015.
Iron Abe Triathlon Jul 30, 7:30am, Join in this .9mile swim, 24.8-mile bike, 6.2mile run. Men’s and women’s size shirts, new courses, new awards and unique awards for all finishers. Lake Springfield Beach House, 100 Long Bay Dr, 217-341-1309.
Springfield Sliders Jul 30, 6:35pm, Springfield Sliders take on the Slippery Rock Sliders. Robin Roberts Stadium, Lanphier Park, N. Grand Ave and Michigan Ave.
Stoneman Sprint Triathlon Jul 30, 8am, 500-yard swim, 12-mile bike and 3.1-mile run. Mens/womens size shirts, new courses, new awards, immediate splits and unique awards for all finishers. Lake Springfield Beach House, 100 Long Bay Dr, 217-341-1309.
Ultimate Frisbee Pickup Game Jul 28, 31, Aug 04, 07, 1:30pm Sun, 5:30pm Thu, Bring both white and dark shirt for making teams. Grant Middle School, 1800 W. Monroe St, 217-408- 0091.
