GROW in Illinois Mental Health Support Group Oct 06, 13, 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.
HIV/Aids Testing Oct 06-07, 10-14, 17-19, 9am- 4pm Mon-Fri, Testing throughout the week. 670-2259. Springfield Community Federation, #52 Brandon Drive.
Heads Up Group Oct 16, 2-4pm, Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217- 523-2587 v/tty.
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. [email protected], 638-3439. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur .
Memorial’s Be Aware Women’s Fair Oct 15, 9am-2pm, Informative, fun day devoted to women’s physical, emotional and financial health and fitness. Orr Building. $4. MemorialMedical.com/Womens Fair. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 788-7086.
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 challenges posed by mental illness. Wedeberg Conference Center. Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Oct 19, 6:30-8:30pm, Third Wednesday of each month. New members and care partners welcome. Information, Sister Marie, 787-0481, ext. 3107 or Debi-Lynn, 522-3132. Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe.
NAMI Support Group- Mental Health Oct 19, 7-9pm, Third Wednesday of each month, for family, friends and persons with mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891-5570.
Faith & Philosophy
2011 SJH City Ornament Unveiling Oct 08, 12:30pm, 24-karat gold-plated with signed and numbered certificate of authenticity for Saint Joseph’s Home. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 529-5596.
ChiliFest and Raffle Oct 16, 2-6pm, Dine-in or carry-out. Grand prize $5,000. Drawing at 6 p.m. Tickets at front office. 529-5596. St. Joseph’s Home, 3306 S. Sixth Street Road.
Court Madonna Meeting Oct 15-16, 12pm Sat, 9:30am Sun, Sat. Rosary Rally, State Capital steps, Second and Capitol. Sun. State regional workshop and program, St. Agnes Parish Hall. 523-2908.
Greater Springfield Interfaith Association Fall Welcoming Banquet Oct 11, 11:45am-1:30pm, Includes GSIA Humanitarian of the Year Award and vegetarian potluck. RSVP [email protected] or 788-3589. Islamic Society of Greater Springfield, 3000 Stanton Street.
Healing Crystal Bowl Meditation Oct 06, 6pm, Peggy Patty leads with healing sounds of Unity’s crystal bowls every first Thursday. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 217-523-5897.
Illinois College Services Oct 09, 10:30am and 2:30pm, Morning interdenominational service. Afternoon memorial service for David Koss, Scarborough professor emeritus of philosophy and religion.
Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-245-3000.
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.
Joyous Meditation w/ Teri Freesmeyer Oct 13, 11am, Designed to uplift the soul and heal the heart every second Thursday. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 217-523-5897.
Pet Blessing Oct 08, 11am, Animals must be leashed or crated and under owners control. 522-3965. Grace Lutheran Church, 714 East Capitol Ave, 217-891- 1680.
Raising Our Girls Oct 09, 10:30am, Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
Silent Meditation Group Oct 07, 14, 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.
The Right of Conscience Oct 16, 10:30am, Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
Sports & Fitness Fitness in the Park Oct 06, 11, 13, 18, 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.
Route 66 Sprint Series Oct 15-16, Regional kart racing series that attracts over 200 entries. Free admission for spectators. Only six miles east of Springfield. 553-3613. route66kartracing.com. Midstate Kart Club, 160 Kender Lane, Dawson.
Run for the Red Shoe 5K & Fun Run Oct 15, 8am, $25, $30 day of race. $15 for kids 12 & under. Register at www.rmhc-centralillinois.org. Ronald McDonald House, 610 N. Seventh Street.
Snowmobilers Club Oct 19, 7:30pm, Central Illinois Ditch Riders, of Illinois Association of Snowmobile Clubs meets third Wednesday of each month. 364-5900. Bunkers, 220 Old Route 36, Illiopolis, 217-486-5100 .
Springfield Long Nine Game Oct 08, 1pm, Springfield’s vintage baseball team takes on a regional team. springfieldlongnine.com. Center Park, Lake Park.
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