GROW in Illinois Mental Health Support Group Sep 29, Oct 06, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, 12-step program for anyone with mental health issues, emotional problems, difficulties coping or addictions. Anonymous, free, confidential and open to all. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W, 217-622-7953.
GROW in Illinois Mental Health Support Group Sep 29, Oct 06, 3-5pm, Free weekly 12-step for those with mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential. 622-7953. People’s Church, 1109 E. Ash St.
Hope for Families - Treatment & Parenting for Severely Disturbed Children Oct 06-07, 9:30am-3:30pm, Presented by Forrest Lien, LCSW. $60-$35. Advance registration required. centralillinoisrad.org. tjhille@yahoo.com, 638- 3439. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur.
Mental Illness Awareness Week: In Our Own Voice Oct 06, 11:30am-1pm, Two trained In Our Own Voice speakers share testimonies of living with and overcoming the chal lenges posed by mental illness. Wedeberg Conference Center. Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St.
Nutrition Program for Cancer Patients Oct 05, 12-1pm, Open to all cancer patients. Sponsored by SIU Simmons Cancer Institute and Memorial Medical Center. Register 545-0798 or www.siumed.edu/cancer. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
Greater Springfield Interfaith Association Fall Welcoming Banquet Oct 11, 11:45am-1:30pm, Includes GSIA Humanitarian of the Year Award and vegetarian potluck. RSVP victor.dawn@mhsil.com or 788- 3589. Islamic Society of Greater Springfield, 3000 Stanton Street.
Jessie Mae Finley Musical Concert Oct 09, 4pm, Voices of Love, Joy and Peace, Inc. free concert featuring The Four Sopranos. Zion Baptist Church, 1601 E. Laurel Street, 217-528-6113.
Mental Illness Awareness Candle Light Service Oct 03, 5:30-7:30pm, For mental health recovery and understanding. St. Cabrini, 1020 N. Milton.
Pet Blessing Oct 08, 11am, Animals must be leashed or crated and under owners control. 522-3965. Grace Lutheran Church, 714 East Capitol Ave.
SPORTS & FITNESS
September Critical Mass Sep 30, 5:30pm, Promoting bicyclists’ right to the road. 45minute easy riding for all ages and skill levels. Helmets strongly encouraged. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Sts at Adams.
Springfield Long Nine Game Oct 08, 1pm, Springfield’s vintage baseball team takes on a regional team. springfieldlongnine.com. Center Park, Lake Park.
Wildcat 5K Race & Fun Run Oct 01, 8am, Prizes awarded in 17 different categories in this timing chipped race. www.getmeregistered.com. Springfield Christian School, 2850 Cider Mill Laned, 217-725-3029.
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