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ness. Topics will include preparing
a business plan, financing
your business, what legal form
to choose (proprietorship, partnership,
corporation), how to get
a business name registered,
taxes and more. Jacksonville
Chamber of Commerce,
Jacksonville. For more info or to
register, call 245-2174.

ISBDC Workshop
Starting Your Own
Business Workshop
Jan 8, 6-8pm, The Illinois Small
Business Development Center
(ISBDC) at Lincoln Land
Community College is offering a
“Starting Your Business in
Illinois” workshop designed for
those who are considering owning
a business. Topics will
include preparing a business
plan, financing your business,
what legal form to choose (proprietorship,
partnership, corporation),
how to get a business
name registered, taxes and
more. LLCC’s Springfield East
Campus, 1507 E. Cook. For
more info or to register, call
ISBDC at 544-7232.

LLCC Extended Registration
Hours
Jan 6, 7:30-9:30pm, Lincoln
Land Community College will
offer special extended hours for
spring semester registration.
Lincoln Land Community
College, Menard Hall, 5250
Shepherd Rd. For more info, call
786-2218.

Mothers of Preschoolers
Every second and fourth Wed, 9-
11:30am, An organization offering
support, fellowship, and
education for mothers and children
ages 0-5. Hope Evangelical
Free Church, 3000 Lenhart Rd.
For more info, call 529-3365.

Nar-Anon
Th, 7pm and Tu, 6:30pm, 623
North Grand Ave. E.

Open 12-Step Meeting
Every Sa, 9-10:30am, Unity
Church, 417 Cordelia.

Sex Addicts Anonymous
For those seeking freedom from
compulsive sexual behavior.
Twelve-step meetings on M &
Th evenings. Serious inquiries
only. Provide first name only,
and where you can be reached.
Contact
[email protected].

Stamps 4 Soldiers Project
Route 66 Hotel, Sixth Street &
Stevenson Drive is a drop-off
point for donating unused
stamps or money for postage to
ship items to troops through
www.siyellowribbon.com.

Vigil for Peace
Every Sa, 12-1pm, Federal
Bldg., Sixth & Monroe.
Sponsored by Pax Christi
Springfield with support of the
Mary Wood Branch of Women’s
International League for Peace
and Freedom, 544-3997.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

Abundant Faith Christian
Center
Su, 9 & 11am, W, 6:30pm (Bible
Study), 2525 Taylor; Sa, 6pm
(Young Adult Bible Study), 301
W. Reynolds. For info, call 585-
4000 or go to www.abundantfaith.org.
Blessing of the Bowls
Every first Th, 6-7pm, The
Healing Tones of the Crystal
Bowls with Peggy Patty.
Donations accepted. Unity of
Springfield, 417 Cordelia. For
info, call 523-5897 or go to
www.unityofspringfield.com.
love offering/donation

Buddhist Meditation
Every Th, 6:45-9pm, Abraham
Lincoln Universalist
Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd.

Classes For Exceptional
People
Every Wed, 6:30-7:30pm,
Religion classes for the developmentally
disabled. Classes open
to adults and children ages 7
and up . Blessed Sacrament
school library. For info or to
RSVP, call 585-0478.

Divining the Body
Beginning Jan 14, Every Wed, 7-
9pm, Pat Meeter takes participants
on a journey starting
inward, a brave, gentle step
within where one finds the
Divine. The compassion we
learn will carrying on into our
daily lives. Love offering and
donation. Unity of Springfield,
417 Cordelia. For more info, call
523-5897 or go to www.unityofspringfield.com.

Eastview Baptist Church
Every Su, 10:30am, Kingdom
Kids Worship Service, child-centered
worship service (ages 2-
6th grade) with clowns, puppets,
music, crafts, Bible stories &
age-appropriate small groups.
Eastview Baptist Church, 2277
E. Black.

Empowering the Spirit
Jan 11, 2-4pm, Judith Corvin
Blackburn, LCSW, will use the
exercises from her book,
“Empowering the Spirit,” to tap
into participants’ innermost
essence to emerge with tools
and insights for life. $20 materials
fee/love offering for participation.
Unity of Springfield, 417
Cordelia. For more info, call
523-5897 or go to www.unityofspringfield.com.

Freedom Seekers
Every M, 6:30pm, For anyone
suffering from any addictions to

alcohol, gambling, shopping, or
any other obsessive behaviors.
iWorship Center, 3200 Shaler
Rd. www.lifelinecounseling.com

Fresh Visions Community
Church
Every Su, 11am. Worship
Service, Every W, 6:30pm,
prayer. Bible study for family.
Fresh Visions Church, 2400
North Grand Ave. E.
www.freshvisionschurch.org.

Gearing Up for 2009
Through April 4, Unity is offering
a series of classes and events
designed to empower, unleash
and enlighten your inner compass
in facing this challenging
new year. Love offering/donation.
Unity of Springfield, 417
Cordelia. For more info, call
523-5897 or go to www.unityofspringfield.com.

Holy Apostles Skete of the
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of
America
Every Su, 9:30am, Holy Apostles
Skete of the Ukrainian Orthodox
Church in America, has Liturgy
in its chapel. Visitors welcome.
204 S. Maple St., Nokomis. 563-
2899.

Immanuel Lutheran Church
and Preschool
Every Su, 9am Service, 10:15
Sunday School, 10:30 adult
Bible study. Immanuel Lutheran
Church, 2750 Sangamon Ave.
For more info, call 528-5232.

Inquiring Minds Bible Study
Every W, 6:30pm, every Th,
8am, First Congregational United
Church of Christ, 2100 Bates
Ave. For info, call 546-7170.

Making a Difference
Jan 4, 10:30am, “Making a
Practical Difference in World
Health”. Janet Dobrinksi speaks
and shares visuals on behalf of
the Hospital Sisters Outreach of
St. Francis. This group, based in

Springfield, gathers and ships
good quality, used medical
equipment all over the world to
fill specific requests. Abraham
Lincoln Unitarian Universalist
Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd.
For more info, call 585-9550.

Quaker Meeting
Every Su, 10:30am, Worship. For
location, call Peggy at 585-
8023.

The Artist’s Way
Every Thu beginning Jan 15, 7-
9pm, This very popular class, is
once again being offered by Pat
Meeter. As you open yourself up
to creativity in this class, you
open yourself up to God. No
artistic skills needed. Love offering/donation.
Unity of
Springfield, 417 Cordelia. For
more info, call 523-5897 or go
to www.unityofspringfield.com.

The Bible at Floyd’s
Every Tu, through May 19, 7pm,
A discussion of faith and life for
adults. Floyd’s Thirst Parlor, 205
S Fifth St. For more info, call
494-1122 or go to www.rollingprairie.org.
The Church of Khidr
Services & sacraments of a
cannabis ministry. Ordainment &
anointing by appointment. 309-
282-3657.

Worship Service
Every Su, Jun 22-Jan 1, 9am,
10:30am, Nursery and Sunday
School available for kids ages
infant through sixth grade.
iWorship Center, 3200 Shaler
Rd. www.iworshipcenter.org

Zen Meditation
Every Sa, 9-11:30am, Abraham
Lincoln Unitarian Universalist
Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd.

POLITICS

Drinking Coffee Liberally
First and Third Saturdays, 9am,

Enjoy coffee, breakfast and conversation
with fellow progressives.
Free. Trout Lily Cafe, 218
S. Sixth St. For more info, call
391-0101

Drinking Liberally
Every Thurs, 6;30pm, Share
some drinks and discussion with
fellow progressives. Free.
Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington.
For more info, e-mail [email protected]

HISTORY

All of Us Are Related, Each of
Us is Unique
Through Jan 11, Featuring an
18-panel exhibition. Illinois State
Museum, 502 S. Spring St. Free.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Free Exercise Class
Every Mon, Tu, and Thu, through
Apr 23, 5:30-6:15pm, Different
high impact DVD workouts such
as Biggest Loser, Hip-Hop Abs
and Turbo Jam. Free. West Side
Christian Church, 2850 Cider
Mill Lane. For more info, call
793-2800 or go to
www.wschurch.org/aerobics.

Go Kart Expo and Swap
Meet
Jan 4, 10am-2pm, Go Kart
Expo and Annual Swap Meet.
Learn about Springfield’s track.
Ages 5 and up. $5 at the door.
Eagle’s Club, 2700 E. Ash St. For
more info, call 553-3613.

Harlem Globetrotters
Jan 13, 7pm, See the basketball
wizardry of the
Harlem Globetrotters. Featuring
Special K Daley, Scooter
Christiansen, Hi-Lite Bruton, Ant
Atkinson, Blenda Rodriguez adn
El Gat Melendez. $18. Prairie
Capitol Convention Center. For
more info call 788-8800 or go to www.harlemglobetrotters.com.